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Much Simpler Days

from Fall River Mill by Andrew Doss

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I remember the first time I saw that old mill
In awe of it then, in awe of it still
As I rounded the bend, the building stood tall
Then a great paddle wheel appeared past one wall

On the bank of the creek was perched the great mill
On the bank of the creek it perches there still
I rode on a horse, sack of corn on its back
I left with cornmeal which filled that same sack

Turning the wheel was the task of Clear Creek
I can still see it turn, I can still hear it squeak
In my mind it was a marvelous machine
I never grew tired of watching that scene

I would stand there in wonder as the mighty stones ground
Or watch as the paddle wheel slowly turned round
My horse carried me many times to that place
In my heart that old mill still has its own space

We made many trips but it wasn’t a chore
I loved it back then, I love it now more
For years the mill served all the farmers around
With tons and tons of materials ground

Progress and electricity left it behind
Sometimes man’s progress can be quite unkind
Though made obsolete by modern day ways
It stands as a tribute to much simpler days

Much simpler days
Much simpler days
Much simpler days
Much simpler days

It still sits there proudly as the creek rushes past
A symbol that back then, they built things to last
I pay it a visit at least once a year
I still get choked up, and perhaps shed a tear

Though made obsolete by modern day ways
It stands as a tribute to much simpler days
There may many things happen that I say never will
But I’ll never forget the Fall River Mill

Much simpler days
Much simpler days
Much simpler days
Much simpler days

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from Fall River Mill, released September 22, 2022
Lyrics by Larry Hillhouse
Guitars by Ed Rogers
Mixed and mastered by Ed Rogers

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Andrew Doss Atlanta, Georgia

My music is electronic. Inspired by 80s synthpop and new wave, and influenced by artists like Duran Duran, Howard Jones, Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, The Art Of Noise, Alan Parsons, Thomas Dolby, Devo, Jean-Michel Jarre and 80s movie soundtracks.

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