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Dear John

by A Northern Band

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A moving tribute to the memory of John Lennon. Written by Al Hovden and produced by John Roles (formerly of the great Canadian bands Chilliwack and Jerry Doucette) and now a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

YouTube: youtu.be/8iYnEevO0Rg

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Dear John

Dear John I wrote
Just to say I’m sorry
It must be years
I know you’ll be worried
Since you’ve gone we’ve been strong
Though we’ve tasted some tears

I hear your song
Your voice still moves me
It’s been so long
Since words rang so truly
I made them mine and time
Still can’t take them away

You’re still the same, John
Nothings changed, John
We still remain yours
And we send all our love to you

Once we were young
Now we’re growing old
We come undone
Just like the threads on these clothes
But we’ll keep your memory like new

We’re still the same, John
Nothings changed, John
We still remain yours
And we send all our love to you

I call your name
You turn so slowly
It’s just a dream
I have when I’m lonely
Dear John, when we’re gone
Will you be lonely too?
Til then we’ll send all our love to you

Written by: Al Hovden
Email: ahovden@gmail.com

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released December 8, 2001
Played and produced by John Roles and Al Hovden

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Al Hovden Vancouver, British Columbia

Written songs for Bruce Fairburn – producer of Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Yes and more; songs published by Bruce Allen (manager of Bryan Adams, Michael Buble and Diana Krall) and produced material for many other Canadian artists and publishers. Also wrote songs for two albums by Terry Jacks (famous for the #1 international hit Season’s In The Sun). This year placed a song in a US TV show TBA. ... more

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