From the recording Songs From My Dad's Old Guitar
Adeline
I probably have a little regret choosing the name Adeline. I think I would have preferred Madeline.
The softer M might have been better. Oh well.
This song was a piece of music I had written in the late 90s or early 2000s. It was originally titled “To
Subtle For Me”. The music always stuck with me but I had reservations about the lyrics. When I
revisited the song more recently a different concept came to life and fit the melody. The musical
interlude/bridge was also new. Voila
● V/C/V/C/B/V/C. One word title, one word chorus.
Lyrics
Adeline Matt Beatty
A little too young, I didn’t understand
The warmth from your flame
They say you don’t know what you’ve got
Now you’re gone, and I still call out your name
Hey……Adeline
Hey……Adeline
And now I’ve tried to make amends
Thinking bout all that could have been
No dress rehearsal, I had one chance
My dreams scattered like dust in the wind
Hey……Adeline
Hey……Adeline
(Middle 8 – SOLO)
Got some peace, set my life right.
Built a fortress from the rubble of the past
Then I see you, clearly moved on
And I crumble. Nothing good ever lasts.
Hey……Adeline
Hey……Adeline
Hey……Adeline I still call out your name
Hey……Adeline