End of times. Original song.

[@FrankWatkinson]

C Em F G C Em F G F G C to Am F G C G Verses F G C to Am F G C C7 F G C to Am F G C G Chorus I heard sirens scream out into the night I saw missiles leaving streaks of light , I saw balls of fire growing higher and higher, can't help wonder if this is the end of times, I heard the people shout , all trying to get out , as the building's fell , like a scene from hell. And the children crying, as their families lay dying , just before an eerie silence fell. How all those wretched screams have started to haunt my dreams, as this horror story is slowly unfurled , until my radio alarm greets a brand new dawn and Satchmo sings what a wonderful world. I'll never understand i'm just an average man , trying to do right for my own family , but there is so much pain caused by political games , how long I wonder before this happens to me. When will my silent night be lit up by missile strikes , and clouds of ash start falling from the sky, will I be the one that's dying, listening to my own children crying, all of us asking the same question, why? How all these wretched screams have started to haunt my dreams, as this horror story is slowly unfurled , until my radio alarm greets a brand new dawn and Satchmo sings what a wonderful world. There are no trees of green.

[@cindr78]

Love how you tell a story in your own words. Thank you for sharing your music with us. ❤❤❤

[@kfrockabillycashtrash4917]

A song much needed...in these crazy times....thanks for giving us all your voice...our voice...thank you Frank for this song of war and peace....giving a voice to our fears...yet there s hope for us all...as long as there s like- minded people...out there...thank you...😢❤

[@tysonkestner03]

Amazing song, I think its a perspective we all share these days, I just hope that we one day get to figure out why, so that the trees of green may one day return.

[@ronnieberringer5734]

Absolutely beautiful and brilliant. You put so much feelings into your songs and I admire them. Thank you for sharing ✌️🍀

[@MBOkcmo]

Frank, you sing the words that are inside my heart. Thank you so very much for expressing what I cannot verbalize. I know I speak for many others, too. You are a precious, special and brave man. I love you!

[@Schrolnort]

This song really hits the heart, especially in today’s world

[@chumdog90]

I was thinking the same thing

[@BoOgieAndMelodysVarietyShow]

Exactly 💯

[@rustywinchester782]

This reminds me so much of Leonard Cohen. Your talent is timeless.

[@NormalGuyBrandon]

Did KZbin just randomly recommend the Radiohead cover to you? I'm checking out all of his songs now. I wish I could buy an album or a t-shirt and support this man.

[@FrankWatkinson]

@@NormalGuyBrandon More chance of a t shirt than an album.

[@272attwell]

I get Jonny Cash vibes...

[@technana3.141]

I thought of Leonard too. 😘

[@sleve76]

@@FrankWatkinsonbut if some producer came along and offered to record you would you do it? (I’m not a producer but I could see that happening)

[@W84W8]

This spoke to my soul. Thank you Frank. Your soft voice soothes my troubled heart in these brutal times. Your music shines a light in all this darkness, helps me hold on to hope. Hoping for peace ❤

[@HomeNGardening]

I’m a Palestine advocate. I lost a friend he was so young. None of this makes sense any more. This song makes me think of all the people who are gone, my friend, and my own pain is so intense. I dummy even know if fighting is worth it anymore.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Politicians are for it, the people are not.

[@user-jn6jm4bb6f]

It's not just there, it's everywhere. In every continent, in every country, and everywhere on earth. A kind of contagious madness of myopic vision without thinking about the future. And if a person tries to ask: "How will this help our child's future?" He is immediately declared as one who opposes the general cause and for the agitated masses, he is in fact a traitor. Albert Einstein said: "The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it". But I see that the situation made people stand up and do: spread truth, spread connection, spread faith in my ability to think independently, spread harmony, spread inclusion, spread listening, and overall, teach (or maybe remind) people how to be human again.

[@Smigsmacker]

The zionist empire gets weaker every day, keep going.

[@_c0tt0ntail_x]

Beautiful voice and guitar playing. Truly enchanting song sang by an incredibly talented man.🎵😁🎶

[@JJ-vs2gi]

Your guitar strings always pulls on my heart strings. And your voice, absolutely mesmerizing! Love from 🇿🇦

[@jipsigal]

I thank God I am in this world while you are here, Frank. You are truly a spot of transcendent conscience in this crazy, increasingly-alien world we no longer recognize… Your musical versions and originals keep me grounded. In the midst of the turmoil and medical issues surrounding me, I can breathe and remember better times when I am holding your hand through your music and voice. God LOVES you, Frank. Because YOU are His GIFT to millions of us. Thank you. I LOVE YOU, FRANK WATKINSON. 🥹❤️🎶❤️

[@luckyk7978]

I'm 28 & the last 5 years really have me thinking this way. Thank you for articulating all those feelings in such a beautiful song. You are a comfort to listen to, sir ❤

[@cameronberg3302]

Just wait man. Those thoughts get louder

[@MrMarkS-lg7yk]

What a beautiful/touching song, Frank. Thank you very much. All your original songs are spectacular. Sadly, It makes me think of the millions of people slowly starving to death in Gaza in what has become a concentration camp. It's all so wrong.

[@FrankWatkinson]

I don't know anyone who thinks it's right.

[@MrMarkS-lg7yk]

@@FrankWatkinson - It's hard to believe that in 2024, an entire culture is being obliterated, and the world seems to do nothing but watch but do nothing. It's horrifying.

[@batmanplaysrocknroll]

This was phenomenal, Frank. I’m so glad KZbin recommended your channel to me. All the best!

[@spanoxiii]

NEVER CLICKED SO FAST OMGGG i'm soooo happy to hear you sing, i absolutely adore you and your voice !! thank you so much grandpa :))

[@lindaschaefer5499]

Yes, I enjoy your singing and playing as much as everyone else. What I enjoy most, though, is you singing your original music. It seems to come naturally for you to be able to come up with a new song and your style is perfect for these profound words. Thank you for doing this and sharing with the rest of the world.

[@MeeraGammoh-l8h]

you are truly astonishing. I've never felt more peaceful while listening to anything. you have the voice of an angel

[@kabukitheatre3796]

They say it’s darkest before the dawn. Thank you, Frank 🎵🎶❤️

[@angel-w4k1f]

Very good!!

[@bartbluemusic]

Another wonderful original. Love your music. :)

[@arrynmorris2608]

You remind me so much of the great Leonard Cohen, my friend said I should add a splash of Johnny Cash to that statement. Bravo. Timeless, beauty. My 14 year old loves you as much as my 53 year old ears.

[@slider762002]

What an extremely poignant song Frank. Thank you for sharing what we're all feeling

[@bellabong8862]

So grateful for the day you decided to create your channel and share your beautiful songs with the world , sir. They never fail to move me, usually to tears. Thank you so much.

[@LaboriousMeanie]

You are current proof of life on earth. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@eseaysay]

Mucha Admiración Maestro Frank, Mi sueño es vivir de la música como ustedes trabajo de 7am a 8pm y invierto mi dinero a la música y algún día grabar con grandes artistas, he trabajado pase lo que pase por lograrlo y confio en Dios que tarde o temprano mi sueño será realidad, mientras tanto te felicito y yo seguiré luchando.

[@bakedfortgod8241]

Don’t ever stop😊

[@Katherine_koheiri]

Я желаю вам удачи!!!!

[@laisrocha1123]

This song is so touching, and at the same time so necessary! It portrays the world we live in today very well. I just want us to live in peace!

[@James_Doletski]

Beautiful song. I had goosebumps while listening, especially since the song also partially describes the situation in my native Ukraine.

[@franciscohuber5264]

i rarely cry during music but your voice just hits me in a very special but heavy way! God bless you!

[@pascalc.9387]

Je suis sur le cul !!!! Comme on dit en France 🇫🇷…. Bravo !!!! Thanks

[@kitty_catra]

I love you music so much, it always seems to evoke so much emotions in me, it's a great talent to be able to hit people's emotions like that, I am so glad you decide to share your music

[@Katherine_koheiri]

Это просто потрясающе. Как я рада, что ютуб рекомендовал мне ваше видео. От каждой песни моё сердце разрывается. Я из России и понимаю слова через раз, но ваша музыка проходит через моё сердце. Фрэнк, мы хотим альбом с вашими песнями!!!❤❤❤

[@linusozz]

Frank. I just discovered your channel and can't stop going from song to song. Thanks for sharing your talent and emtions with us!

[@jaedbago4373]

i wish i could hug you right now. this song made me cry the first time I listened. so so beautiful and so much talent.

[@PodcastsClips-qs6ps]

Dude is a rock star

[@cherylkazee9936]

There are not enough superlatives to express the effect of this song on me. And that last line!!! Wow. Wiping tears.

[@TheChrisBroussard]

You brought me to tears, Mr. Watkinson.

[@garthland]

Beautiful and on point,We're both lucky and unlucky to live in these times!

[@yeezyeezy1]

Yet another absolute banger from Frank, God Bless you my friend

[@lemortegames]

beautiful and haunting.. very good Frank... love it.. thank you for sharing with us!

[@im2enchanting01]

💫 Sir Frank, this is sorrowfuly beautiful......... 💫 💜

[@mgirl6628]

The way the guitar sounds with your voice over it is so beautiful.

[@Ribbons-hn3rt]

You're amazing Grandpa 🫶🏼

[@paulagonzalez7502]

Que interpretación tan preciosa ❤

[@heyy.belly31]

You are just truly talented and have a voice of an angel. You are from heaven im convinced, this song has a sad meaning but creates a powerful message, yet I think you portrayed it beautifully. Keep doing what you do because the world should be able to hear your enchanting voice ❤

[@RedRocksMusic73]

Wow! How relevant this song is to what’s happening in the world right now but what also seems to have happened for countless yesterdays. They say if you don’t learn from history you’re doomed to repeat it. Sadly, it’s apparent the powers that be are quite dense as countries around the world have been repeating history over and over again. When will they smarten up and let there be peace?

[@FrankWatkinson]

They won't.

[@meganzobeni1563]

This is radical, another great song. Thank you Mr. Watkinson!

[@caroline-nw5vt]

Thank you for this song. Love and peace.💖🌈

[@defkross]

Thanks, You've soothed and inspired this metalhead. Keep em coming. We need someone to sing the songs of our times.

[@s.f.morris7331]

once again you stopped my life for 4:30 seconds. this was really deep Frank.

[@Anarchyinthe603]

This song is hitting me in the ways that The Dubliner's performance of "The Sun Is Burning" did, nearly 40 years ago when i first heard it. Your ironic reference to Louis Armstrong in the chorus and at the end...oof, my heart! Beautifully, heartbreakingly written and performed as always, and this one will really be sticking with me a while.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@cookingwithsilence]

My dreams have been haunted as well Frank.

[@sandrabarros7498]

❤❤ smooth Frank ia a poet to love you and Im 44 and Im a metal fan but i respect you very much kises

[@spiralmouse]

you are incredibly talented sir, thank you for blessing us with this beautiful performance 🤍

[@smeagol92055]

So incredibly haunting. I resonate with the deep, numb fear in the lyrics.

[@jakefisher1638]

this is so unreasonably good. wtf i just discovered you and this one is just unbelievable. your guitar sounds like an orchestra of fucking angels i dont even understand how you get such an amazing sound out of your instrument. ill just chalk that up to incredible writing. the tears are rolling sir ill personally keep this number alive for the rest of my life

[@MountainMan941]

I will be 16 in 2 months, glad I found this great channel 😊

[@agoodspotheadscratcher]

Deeply thoughtful lyrics, sung wonderfully. Thank you.

[@dalinap25]

I love everything about this video sound,colors and quality 👏🏻😌 Thank you man for putting this up

[@StudioLifeWithMel]

This gave me goosebumps. I do believe we are in the end times 😢

[@Jesse-1980]

Wow! I am just sitting here in awe but I also have such a sad demeanour at the same time with the thought that it's just so terrible that this is such an honest truth in these times we are living in. This is a sad reminder that while some of us (who aren't living in war-torn places) feel safe and secure, there are many people who don't have that same security and to them it is as if they are living in hell. Beautiful song that really causes you to look at things from painful standpoint. Well done.

[@alyssavocadoo]

Another beautiful original. The lyrics are so moving!

[@gixstix]

Beautiful touching lyrics, especially at this time where violence and death seem to be so normalized and everyone seems to have forgotten that after all, we’re all human and feel the same pain. Also beautiful voice and interpretation, as always, thank you Frank 🤍

[@prime-mate]

Love you, Frank...❤

[@spiralmouse]

this is so hauntingly beautiful

[@aniamaee]

Beautiful!!

[@awesomebill721]

Thank you for sharing your visions, and in such a beautiful way. Many blessings to you.

[@brynn22222]

amazing song truly. your so talented and amazing frank. sending love 💕💕

[@_unsaltedbutter__]

Best wishes to you sir

[@hosthh5806]

Oh wow, another great song, so beautiful Mr. Watkinson. Thank you very much!

[@valthedestroyer]

Happy to see this video on my feed today, Frank! Although I’m a few days late it is always a joy to listen to you sing. Much love to you!

[@happycapy4]

Please keep making music, this is hauntingly beautiful. thank you Frank.

[@tophatgeo]

this was absolutely beautiful, it brought me on the verge of tears

[@moodybunn]

Always such a pleasure to hear your original work, you're one of my biggest inspirations musically

[@trinawaynemccrory1623]

You take my breath away ❤!!!!

[@Karowskiii]

Wish you peace and love ❤

[@djmckay4869]

Just stumbled on your channel and am binge watching all your videos. Love your music. Peace :)

[@Red-Bokobin]

I love your music your like the grandfather I never had❤❤❤

[@michaelbialys]

Great Storyteller

[@halfblooddemon2970]

Thank you, Frank, for sharing your talent with us! Amazing song as always!

[@patiencestump2429]

Absolutely beautiful. Hope all is well Frank! 🫶🏻

[@ventusSJ]

Beautifull, im downloading all your songs, sir. I love it

[@keegan.october]

Saw this while trying to sleep and it really helps. Wonderful playing, grandman ❤

[@lk_miau5429]

Omg, so precious

[@ahmadshroosh]

Your original songs are the best ❤️❤️❤️

[@ahmadshroosh]

(Somewhere in the night) made me cry for days ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FrankWatkinson]

@@ahmadshroosh Sorry.

[@ahmadshroosh]

@@FrankWatkinson no worries you are great keep it up ❤️

[@Shamrock7191]

thank you for sharing this beautiful song. i hope you release it on Apple Music (so i can continue to listen to it everyday :)) i wish you a wonderful, wonderful day, you beautiful soul. thank you.

[@awol.]

Thanks for the lyrics. I have a tough time understanding lyrics in general, but if I can read while listening, it makes all the difference. Heavy stuff. Much respect.

[@ramses1261]

Beautiful song !! Keep going Frank ! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@Astraeros72]

Chill inducing

[@MelancholyMusicFromTheAttic]

What a beautiful human being you are, Frank. Absolutely love your art. I listen to them often when going to sleep at night.

[@paulputnam2305]

Thank You so much for sharing your wonderful life with us! Much Love and Hugs

[@BoOgieAndMelodysVarietyShow]

Your playing and vocals touched my heart. Sad but beautifully done ❤

[@wowsuchname1939]

Another great original, Frank! So somber yet soothing. I was listening to a song and thought you’d love it, ‘The Oldest Church in Sussex’ by Sea Power (formally, British Sea Power). Would love to hear you cover it one day :)

[@BleachMan42]

Love to see it keep up the great work man!

[@DarkBlissful]

Beautiful Frank. ❤

[@KillerMiller-83]

You inspire me. Big time.

[@SombreroDePlata]

You do magic with the guitar, I love you very much :]

[@Drave_exclamation-mark]

I'm very tempted to cover this song by just singing. Your guitar skills are wonderful, and I adore your voice, but I honestly want to have a go. But, I'll leave your masterpiece be. There's no point in changing perfection. Thank you for this wonderfully devastating piece. We all love you, Mr. Watkinson, so much.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Do it , anyway you like.

[@kayliedawn4596]

Frank. I have seen so many harrowing, soul crushing images and videos the last few months and I cannot tell you how moving this song was. Thank you

[@annaclaire1662]

very real one, Frank. beautiful as always

[@ashleybrashear506]

So Beautiful

[@lindadodd3829]

The beginning of sorrows. John 3:14-17.

[@guihgdias]

Nice papa Frank!!

[@sj3333]

I came across your cover of "My love mine all mine" and then i visited your page, subscribed and started going throug all your videos. You're so talented. This channel is my comfort place now❤❤ thank you