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Five Fingers is a perfect example of how I write music. Organically. I don't rush the song writing process. I wrote Five Fingers hoping it would be on my 2012 Album 'Blue Shirt.' I had the whole song written except for one very important piece .... where were my missing fingers going to be?? I tried every combination of where those two pesky fingers might turn up but nothing seemed to fit right. In frustration, I put the song aside and almost two years later it came to me! I immediately went into the studio and recorded it. Like my other new songs I am really happy with it. I hope you all enjoy.
lyrics
Five Fingers
I’ve got five fingers 1, 2, 3,
I’ve got five fingers
but I only count three
I don’t know where the other two are
But I’ve got three here so they can’t be far
When I find them, I’m gonna glue them
So I will have them when I need to use them
I looked up high and I looked down low
I don’t know where those fingers could go
I looked behind the couch, I looked behind the chair
But I couldn't seem to find those fingers anywhere
I think I’ll call the Army, maybe call the Navy
Because they’re the kind of people
who will know where fingers maybe
I tell you what I’m in quite a mess
Because I am missing my f-i-n-g-e-r-s
I don't know how I am ever going to manage
Without my lovely phalanges
My missing fingers really make me sad
When I think of the fun that we have had
Like crossing, snapping and wiggling them too
Without them I don’t know what to do
I need my ten fingers
I need my two thumbs
I don’t want to be without them
I need every one
I’ve got five fingers 1, 2, 3
Wait a minute, there's the other two I see
I was giving you all the I love you sign.
And the other two have been here the whole time
Think I will take some finding finger classes
Or maybe just get a new pair of glasses
I really can't believe they've been here all along
And that’s the end of my five fingers song
credits
released March 24, 2014
Written and Produced by Mr. Harley
Mr. Harley: Vocals, Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Omnichord,
Bob Colwell: Organ, Toy Piano, Mandolin
Webber Sylvester: "Mr. Harley, What's Phalanges?"
Recorded at Root Cellar Studio in Hallowell Maine
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by the handsome, Bob Colwell
Mr. Harley has been rocking and rolling for kids for 12 years. His music has been featured in NBC's the Today Show as well
at radio stations across the country. Mr. Harley has released two CD's: 2007's Toast and Jelly and 2012's Blue Shirt. His music is engaging, fun, and always entertaining and will be sure to put a smile on anyone's face! Enjoy the music folks. You are the best!...more
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