Miley Cyrus-Look What They've Done To My Song (The Backyard Sessions)


I used to be an older man
Oh god when did i get so young
I had a tremor in both hands
and ashes in my lungs

Is that my daughter speaking
I’d like to talk to my son
They tell me i’ve been dreaming
My life has just begun

But i once was a man
I once was a father
And i could cook you dinner like no other

In our house in the country
With a pocket full of dollars
And you couldn’t have been a better mother

I was older then
Back when i was your man

I caught myself looking for
Those old boots beside my door
That you gave me
In a place so far away

They were all worn in
The sole was getting thin
And full of holes
But i loved them anyway

Where are you now my darling
Do the children know i’m gone
Can you hear my singing 
Or did i only know you in a song

But I once was a man
I once was a father
And i could cook you dinner like no other

In our house in the country
With a pocket full of dollars
And you couldn’t have been a better mother

I was older then
Back when i was your man

(interlude)

I once was a man
I once was a father
And i could cook you dinner like no other

In our house in the country
With a pocket full of dollars
And you couldn’t have been a better mother

I was older then
Back when i was your man


I Once Was A Man

In honor of her flawlessly executed recital, I thought I'd share one of my favorite Sarah Tubbesing solos. 

Eric Whitacre's Alleluia is one of the composer's first sacred pieces. Alleluia is a choral version of his own piece "October," which was originally composed for wind band.

Performed by the University of Louisville Cardinal Singers, conducted by Dr. Kent Hatteberg.
Tyler Dippold - Bass.
Sarah Tubbesing - Soprano.

Part of the Malmgren Concert Series in Hendrick's Chapel at Syracuse University in March of 2014

Special thanks to the Syracuse University Singers and our friends The Ottotunes for their wonderful hospitality and amazing space  for singing!

This is one of my favorite recordings, because you can (literally) hear a pin drop. Again, congratulations Sarah on the best recital ever. It was an honor to sing with you.

Alleluia - Eric Whitacre

Don't Know Why - Norah Jones (Cover)

Mind my effort trying to hit the low notes but enjoy?

High Hopes - Kodaline (cover)

Higher Love - James Vincent McMorrow (Short Cover)

no lah. my guitar did not suddenly become so zai. 

HAHA made with the instrumental version by David Dieci on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4JtziDtHNQ) I had lots of fun recording this & doing random backup singer trills HAHA (tell me if they are excessive)

Crave You - Flight Facilities (Cover)

我爱上了云 爱上你 多么希望像你 自由来去

made with instrumental guitar by Simon Zhan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JoTNoF2Qjg

Lemon Tree（中文版 Cover）

it's december the 24th (*: this is to the boy i love. 

instrumental track from James Bartholomew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPegQLx1J9A

I Was Made For Loving You - Tori Kelly (Cover)

一吻之间

I have nothing good to record with, so I hope my piano and my voice will do.

一吻之间

The Dolce Aria

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