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What Could've Been

from Life of the Party by Richard Turgeon

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This was one of those songs that came together very organically and easily, from the writing to the mix. It's basically a late '60s Laurel Canyon-style folk rock song but with more alt-rock edge—kind of like the Byrds and Foo Fighters mashed into one.

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You came into my life and some would call it fate
True love will take its time but us, we couldn’t wait
We’ll never reach the end and struggle down this road, cuz

No matter what I do today
you’ll never let me in

And I know we just weren’t good enough
to be what could’ve been

Lookin’ back, I know there’s things I could’ve said
To get you closer to the visions in my head
It used to feel so right but now there’s something wrong, cuz

No matter what I do today
you’ll never let me in

And I know we just weren’t good enough
to be what could’ve been

Just say the word and I will follow
A bitter pill that’s hard to swallow
Let’s take our time when none is given, ‘cuz

No matter what I do today
you’ll never let me in

And I know we just weren’t good enough
to be what could’ve been

They say that love is just like heaven
It hits you hard you just don’t know when
And things keep changing’ over time

Except my love for you
Cuz you’re mine

No matter what I do today
you’ll never let me in

And I know we just weren’t good enough
to be what could’ve been

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from Life of the Party, released November 18, 2023
Richard Turgeon - All noises, recording, mix, master
Ron Guensche - Tasty bass

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Richard Turgeon San Francisco, California

I'm a suburban dad who writes, performs, and produces original rock songs. I play most of the instruments myself.

My new EP, 'Campfire Songs,' is available now on all digital outlets and on Kool Kat Records (CD).

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