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AFTER ALL (THE BACKSTORY)
This song was composed during the evening of 15 March 2008 following Memorial Services held earlier that day in remembrance of David W. Gathman (22 November 1916 – 11 March 2008), the writer's father.

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AFTER ALL
Music & lyrics by RWGathman (BMI)
© USAgency, Inc. (BMI)

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Lately I’ve been thinkin’ hard
About this old heart of mine
Wonderin’ ‘bout the good old days
When we’d wander off any place or time
And you know, you always seemed to know
How to reach my soul never ever dreamin’
That someday you’d just up and go

Now I’m standin’ in the pourin’ rain
Wishin’ things could somehow be the same
But you’re never comin’ back again – after all

Well I started out early this mornin’ startin’ over again
You know, I really can’t remember any time
I’ve cried so hard – anywhere or when
‘Cause you know I never ever found
The right words to say, no, I never ever showed you
What I was feelin’ and now you’ve gone away

See me standin’ in the pourin’ rain
Wishin’ things could somehow all be changed
But you’re never comin’ back again – after all

See me standin’ in the pourin’ rain
Wishin’ things could somehow all be changed
But you’re never comin’ back again…

Well, I dreamed I saw the armies marchin’
In a great golden flame
Angels all around me with dark clouds partin’ askin’
‘”What’s this warrior’s name?”
As they turned around to tell me
I swear I saw the lightnin’ begin
The gates of heaven opened
And there you were just walkin’ in

See me standin’ in the pourin’ rain
Knowin’ things can never be the same, still
I know I’ll someday I’ll see you again, after all

Yes, I’m – standin’ in the pourin’ rain
Knowin’ things will someday be the same, for
I know we’ll be together again – after all

BACKSTORY
Song composed in remembrance of the writer's father during the evening of 15 March 2008 following Memorial Services that day for David W. Gathman (22 November 1916 - 11 March 2008).

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from ANTHOLOGY – 20 Greatest Hits (2 Discs: 40 Songs), released June 17, 2022
Created By RWGathman For USAgency Entertainment.
All Songs Written Expressly For The Front Porch Country Band.
All Words, Music, Story & Lyrics © RWGathman (BMI) &
USAgency, Inc. (BMI). Produced by William John Christian.
Recorded at Green Valley Recording Studios.
Executive Producer RWGathman for USAgency.
© mmi-mmxxi. All rights reserved worldwide. Printed in USA.

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The Front Porch Country Band is the American band formed in 2001 and comprised of six seasoned stage and studio musicians brought together from successful solo careers to record and perform as one group. Their music expands the notion of "country music" with influences of rock, pop, folk and Americana, with each member playing a variety of instruments and sharing time on lead vocals. ... more

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