puts us right in the moment with you, poignant and clear

You write your lyrics with a crayon? So that's the secret! Your voice seems particularly fine on this, James, too!

What a beautiful way to start again. This overflows  fresh hope and joy -eyes wide open. (I was also playing along on salt shaker from v 2)

I really like how you play and perform this track James.

I don't know how you do it - such simple lyrics, but I was hooked from start to finish.  Great writing!

Love how you weave those two lines (younger self and top of the list) as end of chorus

"Me I'm just lucky to count my blessings anytime I can find the words" - I feel that.

Would echo what Kent said. As always great writing, (the sun, the  coat, the blue crayon, the mittens) 

"Top Of The List" (#428, 210104)

Quiet all along the highway
Sun peeking over the trees
Wind picked up but I wore my coat
And it feels alright to me

Come out here every morning
Sit quiet and listen clear
Blue crayon and a piece of paper
And I watch these lines appear

Some people seek salvation in heaven
Other folks build it here on earth
Me I'm just lucky to count my blessings
Anytime I can find the words
Younger self well I never woulda' guessed
What's always on the top of the list

Get an early start tomorrow
Pack a little bag to bring
Blanket and a pair of mittens
Winter's gonna' turn to spring

Week 01 - Top Of The List (210104)

Nashville songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Godin Guitars Official Artist and Founder of www.songaweek.org.

His catalog of 500+ titles includes collaborations with hit writers Mark Narmore, Elliott Park, Steve Dean, and Pete & Pat Luboff, among others internationally from England to Australia.

Redding's music has landed cuts by numerous recording artists including Dan Whitehouse, Emma Gale, and David Easterling.

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