Dear Friend - Original Song (Marie Digby)

** My debut album is in all stores and on iTunes now !! **
New song.... :)
I've been playing this while out on tour and it's received such great responses from you all that I decided to do a video for youtube!
The story goes - I had a very dear friend who lived out here in Los Angeles. We did just about everything together for the few years she lived out here in L.A. Then one day, she vanished. Not a phone call, ... not a word about where she went and why. Still haven't heard from her ... So this is my letter to her.
PS - I did another video of this with my guitarist (lance) while in Japan but there were bugs in the trees that were making so much noise, they almost overpower the music! I might still put it up.. just for fun. what do you think?
lyrics -
dear friend i haven't heard from you in ages
i wonder how you're making out
last time we talked i felt the space growing
between us
i didn't think you'd go so far
tell me how could you just vanish
without giving me any reasons
what were you thinking
and does this all make sense to you?
it's hard when you dont say anything
when i gave you everything
and still you slip right through my fingers
its hard when you dont say anything
is this how you finish things?
because to me, this doesn't feel like the end.. dear friend
it's not like me to put my trust in somebody
but to you i gave it all
and if you'd asked me i would soften all your falls
but now it's me who's stumbling
tell me how could you just vanish
without giving me any reasons
what were you thinking?
and does this all make sense to you?
its hard when you dont say anything
when i gave you everything
and still you slip right through my fingers
it's hard when you don't say anything
is this how you finish things
cause to me this doesn't feel like the end... dear friend..

[@CandaceCosen]

I used to listen to this so much that I still have the lyrics memorized to this day. How nice of a song this is.

[@Kristamariexx]

Had to come right back to the beginning. Loved her since she posted her first video 💜

[@DavidErickRamos]

Wow...such an interesting chord progression! Great job :)

[@alexandrawu]

marie i just want to say that it's so rare today to see new artists with talent, skill, depth AND beauty all in one person! PLEASE don't even let anyone or anything in this industry to change the way you are!! i really really enjoy listening to your music and your lyrics :)

[@iFame8]

Finally you put this beautiful song into your album!! Love it! :D

[@viktoriabolonina]

i can relate to this 100 percent.............really good song Marie thank you

[@blues5000]

Still original. Still fantastic. Still beautiful!

[@AdmrlLocke]

I have a friend who just got blocked by two friends, and I think this is the perfect song for her. A decade later and it's still touching lives.

[@RogueCorps]

Beautiful Marie... You really deserve to be where you are now and more. Keep on doing what you're doing.

[@mistifyed]

That was beautiful. It's such a relatable song, I think everyone has at least been through that same feeling at least once in their life. And the way you delivered it, you could sense the feeling right there. Thanks for posting it.

[@AdmrlLocke]

I just love this song. I wish she's put it on her second album. This is one of those songs that just reached out and grabbed me from the first chord and has never let go. This is Marié at her virtuoso, genuine, expressive best.

[@BigMTBrain]

Beautiful song, beautifully sung by a beautiful songstress. Very compelling lyrics. I hope your friend reappears, all is explained and forgiven, and your friendship can recover stronger than ever. Great success to you, Marie.

[@yeheyz]

It is good. A good song, a good melody, a good message, and a beautiful lady singin' her song to the world. I hope she can hear that.

[@harmonyaddict]

Your songs are so relatable, that's part of their magic. I think most of have experienced this kind of situation at some point in our lives. It's amazing how music can soothe past pain and help us heal. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us, Marie. :)

[@LostInnocenz]

I cried listening to this... ; ___; It feels like a part of me that had died inside of me years ago was tapping at the edge of my heart and mind, reminding me of that girl I used to know so well... The one who was so close to me when I was in elementary with her... But she's gone now. I haven't heard from her in ages, and I don't know how she's doing these days... Thank you for making this beautiful song, though. Maybe I needed to be reminded just one more time, so I don't completely forget.

[@tiegang2002]

Dear Marie, you touched yourself in this song and everybody who watched it. I hesitated many days to write down this comment, because between my friends and me, I am the one who vanished without saying anything. What a shame...

[@amantdesinge]

wow this is an amazing song, i keep listening to it over and over again

[@DiedYesterday87]

This song is like a slap in the face for me. I was that kind of friend, but I just couldn't be there allways... It hurt to much and I was to scared. I listen to this song to motivate me to keep going. To make a mend. Thank you.

[@ilsemendozamx]

thanks for sharing your experiences with us, your fans. I had a similar experience, i hadn`t seen a friend for about 7 years and your song make me see that there's more people that feel the same as i feel. thanks for sharing this with us, again.

[@eatsleepdance13]

this is the best song ever written, i was crying, so amazing. love you marie

[@jillhazelnut]

it's a good thing to have someone who has gone through the same path in life as mine and that someone is able to write songs out of it.and for me that someone is marie digby.most of your songs really fit in my life story.I'm not good at songwriting but I am working on it now.I have started to write a song but it's not completed yet.so meanwhile I'll just play your songs if want to pour my heart out. :)

[@Ariellex182]

I just Googled the lyrics "I haven't heard from you" and came up with this song... you are an amazing artist and you just voiced everything I'm feeling right now... Tres impressionnant.

[@punkrockgoth1988]

There was a point in time when I lost touch with a friend of mine in California and forever I was stressing over trying to get ahold of her because I was gonna be visiting. It turned out that just as I found out I wasn't gonna be able to go down at the time I had planned, she got ahold of me via MySpace. It was a blessing to see the message from her... I love your song!

[@greengurlluvzanime]

This is a beautiful song, every time I listen to it, I tear up. I hope you find your friend. You are super talented and awesome, I love listening to your CD and your other music.

[@Simpledreamer]

Thank you! Each time I heard it during your live performances, Dear Friend struck a chord with me. Most of my friends also felt a connection with the song. In some way or another, it seems the scenario in Dear Friend has happened to all of us. Thank you so much for the music, Marie'. :)

[@robticrj]

so so so beautiful!!! excelent singer!!! I love your music...

[@jbm2685]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@aAlLeExXize]

I cried when I heard this song! It´s very touching...

[@pjpai0420]

i love this song. it make me recall the time with my dear friends. makes me listen it again and again. great songs with great memorise.

[@marshmallowseal234]

this song just really hit me like a train. been struggling with a friend and these words are exactly what i want to say to her. i've sent her the link to your vid and maybe.. just maybe, she'll realize how much it's hurting me. thanks. this is a beautiful and emotional song. i love your lyrics and your voice. don't stop. you're on a roll.

[@isftish]

Beautiful...another great song, Marie. And I find that your talent shines best in this environment.....live, unplugged, no mike no sound-crew, no sound-tuned studio, just you and your piano. You should do an unplugged show...

[@Xavieur]

This is one of the most beautiful and rawly honest songs out there. Heard it first on Jack Diamond show in DC. Lovely. Dan

[@AdmrlLocke]

I've loved this song since I first heard the opening piano riff. It's just one of those songs that grabs you by the emotions from start to finish. It's hard, you don't say anything. I gave you everything. Still you slipped right through my fingers...

[@rehumanizeXX]

I LOVE IT! BEAUTIFUL!

[@howtoletsplayccrs]

This is great AND has deep meaning to. I mean, this song has sorrow on it, which makes it intrinsicly sweet and worth five stars by itself, but when i sang the song, that's when the magic happened! I really like this!

[@Berlinerkatze]

i love this song. its wonderful..feelings in every word!!

[@darkshadows3]

There's no words to describe how beautiful this song is

[@ivyelderwood]

dear lord marie you are going to make me cry. this is so what i needed to get over a friendship of mine that ended. this is lovley!!!

[@rcmj23]

The chord changes are telling (e.g., around "vanish") and really shows depth in what music can do. I concur with peacelovecali. Life stories are what really hits home. Keep it up with the powerful vocals, too.

[@AlainHubert]

Simply stunning! True natural talent!

[@RionaChan]

Thank you.... Thank you for this song, It helped to prevent happening the same between me andmy best girl friend. Just thank you, keep writing inspiring songs.

[@xxXeyelashXxx]

this song is amazing! i actually got chills listening to it...

[@XoxCheer247]

You are truly an ispirational artist!! I hope to see u live soon!! YOu're an amazing artist and this song is soooo amazing!!

[@kentc81]

Beautiful and moving song! Thanks for posting, Love it so much

[@gibo316]

Such an applicable song to either what you meant it for - a friend moving away all of a sudden - or a break up song! 5 stars!

[@sonofsaintjames8292]

Hell yeah. I dig this song. Your chord choices are excellent!

[@jonohan491]

WOW..I think it so cool how you still do youtube videos while you tour..It's nice to see you don't forget about your fans on youtube..I love this song 5 stars

[@perfectshadeofblue]

You are a great singer!!! I love how you put your heart in your music!!! Its really cooL!!!

[@asraiSOA]

WOW, you are so amazing Marie. Bad situations always yield the best material. I hope your friend is okay and finds you again someday.

[@msahisthebest]

Marie, I'm amazed at how realistic this song is. A lot of songs refer to a the imaginative world, but this can actually happen to someone. A very deep song in my opinion, and the lyrics go well with the song. I hope to see this piece be crafted into another great song. (:

[@RuiVGMarinho]

Great song...and we can see that you sing with your heart. Your a great Singer

[@the18thhours]

Another beautiful piece by a well renown artist.

[@Onalem]

Hey, Marie, you came back to your Home, it is nice see you there again. This song is so good in your voice. Rememeber, u got a Fan in Argentina. See you, and take care. XOXO.

[@StarryClaud]

Truly beautiful, I can relate to the song, but I was the "dear friend" for a period of time, and also the friend waiting for a word... =(...LOVE your songs!! They're simply true.

[@nikki276]

Marie i want you to know that i think your journey is absolutely amazing and im happy to see you gettin the recognition you deserve. I love this song, wish it was on the album. Im proud of you and also im happy u were on tour with justin nozuka, i love him, along with eric lol.

[@gatz010]

what can i say ??? outrageously outragious your MANA from heaven dear.. first time i heard you,,, my daughter and i loved you ever since.

[@anitck0077]

FANTASTIC SONG!!! really touched my heart..

[@mypupiscool]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is like one of the most beautiful songs from you Marie! I think this just became easily one of my favorites if not my favorite by far! ..so far!!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I luvers it!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *goes insane*

[@TheKiraKiwi]

This song relates so much to my life and so many people. You rock Marie Digby! This song is amazing!:)

[@esmandap]

love it! sure with this song you can make it to the top charts! Felicitation pour ton composition, j'adore!!!

[@DemonicMorgra]

This is amazing. I can't stop listening to it!

[@Betrisse]

this was a really beautiful song. I almost get tears in my eyes, I'm sorry your friend just dissappeared,,i hope your friends comes back someday. Your lyrics in this song touched me. It's not that often i take the time to listen to the lyrics¨, but in this song i had to.. Great video and song!

[@jefflow1986]

bravissimo.... lovely girl with a lovely voice! hope to see more from you, Marie! =)

[@CrazyInLoveWithBooks]

3-4 years since i obsessed-listened to this song, and now that i found it again I can't stop pressing the repeat button >.

[@NickiViso]

another incredible song! your lyrics are filled with so much emotion. pure amazingness

[@GiantCalzone]

Absolutely brilliant. I love how much expression and emotion you put into your singing. You are beautiful! mwa

[@catie052]

I love it:) sad ofcourse; but beautifully sad

[@imaturtlegurl]

what a beautiful song...i can't imagine what you went through trying to locate your "dear friend."

[@Octoergirl1316]

Amazing song! I lmost cried! U have an amazing voice going to buy ur album right nw!

[@uchooze1]

Another great song. Thanks Marie

[@dreiaisme]

i love this song. everything about it. especially piano.

[@iluvcandy569]

What a sad song i hope your old friend watches this Great song!!

[@Loorsey]

You just stole the words from my mouth. I would have given this song to my first best friend. You are amazing.

[@messytessy88]

this is one of the first songs i heard from you, and ive been a fan ever since., i can really relate to this song and the way you perform it has a lot of emotion in it. beautiful!

[@dddddangel]

wooooooooooooow that is wow.. i'm still shivering

[@23xang23]

i love this song very much....its my favorite now.....GOOD JOB MARIE....!!

[@sonofsaintjames8292]

This is really beautifully written and performed. 🙏🏼

[@eschelar]

A great example of recent 'small time' musicians putting out some truly excellent music. Nice stuff girl!

[@philkwon81]

this is exactly the way that i felt after i told a girl that i was in love with her for about 17 years. we were really good friends. to date, i haven't talked to her since that day (thanksgiving of 2007). kind of sad, right? i don't mean to be a downer. you just wrote a great song, and that's what great songs are supposed to do, right? they're supposed to say the things for us that we can't say ourselves. great job.

[@corndog1868]

That's some good song writing Marie!!!! Love your style.

[@lilac310]

You're amazing! your songs inspire...they're just lovely!

[@iceyhearted]

omg that was amazing! Thank you for sharing it, I really love it.

[@WatchYourAttitude]

what a beautifull song! I absolutely love this. this is probably gonna be my addiction for the next few days.

[@1Kingdomite]

Another beautiful song. I'll be checking out your album.

[@karebinha]

You song is very very beutifull..love..love!!

[@tricialuvsjoe92]

this song is sooooooo deep and is making me cry...I LUV IT!!!

[@Moki1123]

Really liking this song. Great lyrics. Cant wait for your next cd!!

[@veggiegrlrox]

I love it so much. as a songwriter, i am TOTALLY jealous you are so good and your voice is beautiful!!!!!

[@drkbart]

Like this one Marie, just you and the piano a wonderful song.

[@charlescandelario]

wow.... I love it....

[@dknguyen18]

You're amazing! Would love to hear the version with Lance. :-) Can't Wait Until Dear Friend comes out in your next album!!! hoping!

[@faye0003]

whoah.. i can really relate to this song. one of my friend also left me without even saying anything upto now.. this is a nice song, i hope you could see your friend now.. your so sweet, u composed a song for her.. i wish sumone would also waste little of their time to compose me something so special.! keep it up marie digby! :)

[@vangmk]

i can't get enough of this song!

[@junebunnie94]

your voice is amazing!! This song is absolutely beautiful~ I hope you go far in the music industry and continue to write these songs ♥

[@zerobio]

WOW! First time I've seen you and just wow. I love the production in your "Say it Again" video and the intimacy of this home video! In particular, I really like the lyric "is this how you finish things?" in this song. Great choice. Best regards from a fellow musician.

[@xav3x]

Thank you. I love your piano playing. I'm so inspired!

[@johnny195607]

Very Professional Brilliant Classy well written song right from the heart. Hope she turns up one day regards Johnny

[@zPunkee]

well this song is EXACTLY what i needed to send a friend of mine ...and i'll be sedning it to her right now AWESOME , Marie :) U're Awesome !

[@tadowjonez]

WOW! I thnk this might be your best.. The chord structure / melody / and of course lyrics all go ta'getha' so perfectly. 5 Stars!!

[@TheFleurification]

beautiful lyrics. beatiful voice. you inspire me!