Just Being Here by Ian Stokes published on 2023-01-15T17:34:29Z ℗ © Copyright Ian Stokes. All Rights Reserved Recorded, mixed and mastered in Logic. Guitars played: Morris Nylon String in standard tuning. Photography: Thanks go to Nigel and Libby Hume at Hume Photography. LYRICS: London Town is a place to see That's what I've been told Maybe I should go Before I get too old Look through the gates of the Palace Or even … number 10 Stroll down by the river Thames And look up at Big Ben Or..... I could sit here in the sunshine Upon my garden swing Maybe write a song For somebody to sing Just sit back, relax And watch my worries disappear The more I think it through I like……. just being here I could walk along the South Bank Visit a gallery Go down to the Tower Take in all that history Maybe a museum See a dinosaur or two Then go up a tall glass building And just take in the view Or..... I could sit here in the sunshine Upon my garden swing Maybe write a song For somebody to sing And when the evening comes Just drink an ice cold beer The more I think it through I like……. just being here Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter Comment by Alan Hamilton A fantastic storyline Ian and performance. Bringing a huge smile to my otherwise sombre face. Thank you for this gem. 2023-12-20T09:28:23Z Comment by Steve Low That's an internal conversation so real - shall I make all that effort . . .nah! 2023-08-08T21:15:20Z Comment by cosmic keanu Amazing song -- so cool, folky, and chill! 2023-07-11T16:27:43Z Comment by Pa' Shot The Canary so infectious man, wonderful writing and absolutely masterful playing. 2023-07-03T08:31:59Z Comment by Philleann Love this song Ian, I can picture you writing it as I listen. Brilliant! 2023-05-24T04:07:59Z Comment by Sean Drysdale Really dig this. Great job 2023-04-05T19:32:13Z Comment by RocKey Pro. Guitarist wOwww youare 2023-04-05T06:13:16Z Comment by Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary) great playing, signing, and production on this, man. system wonderful composition, as well. very enjoyable listen. great job! 2023-03-01T19:23:18Z Comment by Mountain Songs Another splendid song, Ian. I live in the big smoke and haven't done any of those things for years - you're not missing out mate. Love this. 2023-02-24T12:43:59Z Comment by Anibal Seminara Nice work!, Love it! 2023-02-21T09:41:38Z Comment by FarOut-music-studio What a lovely bouncy walk in your thoughts. ;) 2023-02-18T07:42:32Z Comment by David Dunham Another sweetheart of a tune extolling the simple life--probably why I've never been to D.C. Fine guitar work with a Gypsy Jazz flair. You know how to write an enjoyable song:) 2023-02-17T18:57:41Z Comment by Davy Vance Wonderfully jaunty. Well played and sung Ian. 2023-02-16T20:48:45Z Comment by IPG1 Awesome guitar playing and singing…fantastic performance!!! 2023-02-13T10:48:55Z Comment by betterlate Great stuff, echoes of The Third Man in that intro 😊👌 2023-02-09T14:52:37Z Comment by Midisound great melodic reflection 2023-02-04T10:13:33Z Comment by Dave Orestes 1 guitar melody and vocals nail this sort of carefree "jaunt" to London. well done 2023-01-29T17:00:06Z Comment by Chris O (2) The gypsy guitar swing is perfect accompaniment to the featured songwriting swing. 2023-01-28T08:54:23Z Comment by Chris O (2) Thanks for bringing my one and only smile today Ian (Memphis murder really got to me) 2023-01-28T08:53:08Z Comment by Tea R. Sea It's been a while, I'm going to have to catch myself up on your page, always quality! 2023-01-27T18:58:44Z Comment by 3.Zero Great lyrics, vocals and guitar! 🎸🎶🎤 2023-01-27T12:55:58Z Comment by Mark Sartori Sooo cool Ian ! love the intro to this !! 2023-01-23T10:28:51Z Comment by Florian Lüthi Lol. Lyrics with dinosaurs always welcome. Awesome tune, thanks for bringing good mood! 2023-01-20T08:35:05Z Comment by John Buckle Reminds me of a walk with Burt in Mary pop ins love it 2023-01-20T08:11:50Z Comment by Neno J. Nice happy guitars and singing 2023-01-19T11:03:08Z Comment by Steve Matthews Nice one Ian. Looks like you've got your priorities set just right! 2023-01-18T23:57:29Z Comment by IMRE LODBROG Me too. And I'll be back! 2023-01-18T22:17:18Z