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Released:

30th December 2023 (Jeff Lynne's birthday)

Began Writing:

12th June 2011

Recorded:

6th June 2023 - 2nd December 2023*

*Recordings produced from sessions dated between 24th February 2021 - 8th October 2021 did occur as part of the original acoustic project in efforts for this release, however the project was eventually abandoned. None of these earlier recordings feature in this release.

Studio:

Length:

4:10

Label:

Joel Dobbins Music

Credits:

Thank You Joel Dobbins You Know Who You Are

Back Story:

"Often in life we don't pause and reflect and appreciate the people, opportunities and luxuries we do have. This song was originally written in 2011 as I was self reflecting on my life and the people in my life that I can always count on."
- Joel Dobbins

Lyrics:

I thought I could do it all
Didn’t think I'd needed anyone
Took myself too seriously
Always kept myself number one

We all get tired of giving
Down goes the standard of living
The less I have the more I
Want to let go
I want to let it go

Thank you for all the time you give me
Thank you for all you've taught me
The less I have the more I want to let go
Will do my best so all is not in vain

Oh lead me from the curve
Drive straight and not swerve
Be no more than a slave to win
Before it's broken it's ready to begin
Thank you for all the time you give me

Thank you for what all you've taught me
Thank you for all the things again
Will do my best so all is not in vain
I thank you hmm thank you

I thank you for everything again
Will do my best so all is not in vain

Hmm hmm thank you for the time you give me
Thank you for what all you've taught me

Thank you, ladies and gentlemen
We'll be here for four more nights
Maybe we'll see you again sometime
Goodnight!