If 1970s pop ever comes back into fashion, I might be in business.

Did a little songwriting this weekend, and this is the result. The demo is merely me and the piano. Like I always say when I issue my demo caveat: I don't purport to be a singer. Hell, I just pray I stay on key without gasping for air.

However, I'll just shut up now, post the lyrics and a link to the song.

Here's the song: Lonely People.

Here are the lyrics:

Lonely People
c 2006 William R. Welton

Verse 1:
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i should've known
that the best of my years were behind me<
i should've grown
up instead of bein' a baby
i should've thrown
in the towel to signal surrender
Maybe I should
but i won't ...

chorus:
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i've been wonderin'
whatever happens to the lonely people
with lonely hearts like mine?
do they hover undercover looking for another?
or do they just quit trying?

i've been thinkin'
whatever happens to the lonely people
i hope they find their peace
'cause whatever happens to them
could happen to me

Verse 2:
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we shouldn't grieve
look at all of the art it inspires
we can believe
that our passions are all we require
should I be relieved
that I haven't experienced heartache?
maybe I should
but I'm not ...

Return to chorus ...

Bridge:
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Is there something I can do or buy
That could give me the natural high
Of two people who are deep in love
There's nothin' I can think of ...

Return to the chorus 2x