Songster. Original song.

[@FrankWatkinson]

G C AM7 G G C AM7 G C D7F# G C D7F# G C D7F# G EM AM7 D7F# G/C He writes his songs , sometimes holding back tears, plays them on his old guitar, but that's not all that he hears, He hears percussion , he hears the strings , and every now and then angels voices join in. songs of sadness, heartache and pain , takes him to places he said he'd never go to again all those memories , he tries to forget , but the dark clouds haven't finished with him yet. He doesn't write love songs , doesn't need them anymore the only one he could ever love , the one he saved his heart for, was taken by angels one cold rainy day, that's when the dark clouds came drifting his way he'll keep writing sad songs , heartache and pain, go back to the places he said he'd never go to again. And all of those memories ,he's tried to forget, but still those dark clouds haven't finished with him yet. He writes each song now as if it's his last, he thinks it helps him to forget the times past, if only he'd let in the sunshine and chase away the grey, then maybe in time the dark clouds would fade away he'll keep writing sad songs , heartache and pain, go back to the places he said he'd never go to again. And all of those memories ,he's tried to forget, and still those dark clouds haven't finished with him yet. He writes his songs , sometimes holding back tears, plays them on his old guitar, but that's not all that he hears

[@MrPaulgroom]

Hi Frank. In my humble and honest opinion this is your best yet. It's wonderfully melodic. While it's sad and thoughtful it's also very appropriate for those of us of an age that can feel this way. Well done pal.

[@FrankWatkinson]

@@MrPaulgroom Thank you .

[@MrPaulgroom]

I asked a friend of mine in Belgium to put this one on UG. Hope you don't mind.

[@FrankWatkinson]

@@MrPaulgroom i don't mind at all.

[@Notbackk111]

This is beautiful Mr.Frank ❤ I love this song !

[@kelseylumpkins3986]

I found your page just a few minutes ago, yet feel like you've touched me in a deep way like we've had a conversation or two. Frank, be the light that pushes those dark clouds away. Life gives us so much to bear, but I hope sharing it with us helps release it. Keep going, your voice and soul is heard and seen. Thank you!

[@BeefMcLargeBig]

What a lovely song. ‘The one he saved his heart for was taken by angels’. Such a sad and beautiful lyric. Keep up the good work

[@potofrandom]

Hi, Frank. I was idly looking around the internet and stumbled upon your channel and I think your music is the message and inspiration that I have been asking from the Universe. Thank you for being a blessing and being the instrument for such a moving message.

[@kash4319]

This is absolutely beautiful!! I’m in tears listening. The timbre of your voice, the way the melody blends seamlessly with your lyrics, the tap-tap-tap on the guitar when you said “percussion”… Fantastic.

[@manfoetusproductions790]

This piece has weight to it. A lovely song. Wish you the best!

[@dreal_pyramus1401]

he doesn't right love songs, he doesn't right them anymore... damn that broke my heart, of knowing how much pain he went through losing the love of his life, and his loyalty and love for her still remains...❤

[@brooklynnrandall6921]

i'm sobbing this is the most beautiful thing i've ever heard 🙁🙁🙁♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lawrence2087]

Morning Frank, lyric - melody blend perfect for the feeling of this song. Excellent. And I don’t think Marshall moved a single muscle during your performance! 🙂

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thanks Larry , i did notice that as well , he must have liked it.

[@smooth50590]

I love this song, it brings back memories of my wife...

[@MikaylaPauline]

So so so beautiful

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@willemslevi]

Thank you Frank. You are a gift and an inspiration. Love to you and God bless.

[@jaquelineprado2222]

Presa nesse vídeo!!! Essa música é tão linda!!! Obrigada, Frank!!! ❤

[@FoxyAndLu]

I was holding back tears while listening to this song. Its so well written and your voice is so amazing. I just found this page just a few minutes ago and I already love this so much. Please keep singing for us and make our days better. All the best wishes from Germany

[@stranger9774]

i love this! it's so beautiful and calming... makes me want to cry

[@daniellemarques2272]

sometimes when memories about the loved ones i've lost come by i get sad...but i came to the conclusion that if i have the chance to do it all again for them and love them again i would, that's what conforts me.... What a beautiful song Sr.! hope you're doing well. God bless you.

[@lunewaii]

Another one of his songs on my playlist. You have the rhythm and the voice of the gods, writes like an angel

[@WeitoGo919]

Beautiful!

[@pola6634]

this song was the first thing in a while that made me stop and just listen with no worries or thoughts.. beautiful!

[@anas-su6rh]

Hi Frank! I'm one of "your number one fans" and I come to thank you once again for this beautiful lyrics and performance. You are a hardworking gifted "heartist". Actually, yr sad songs bring us joy and peace, because your lyrics touch our ❤️. Big 🫂

[@xoamira]

Hey Frank! This song is so deep and just touches on different levels. It is a truly beautiful song.

[@aurevoirchu6313]

Itll take me a couple replays to fully get the lyrics, but Im so thankful you keep sharing your original songs. You have an incredible mastery to evoke goosebumps, even with a language barrier. Truly, even painfully beautiful.

[@arianaponce6355]

What a wonderful song. So talented. Greetings from Peru🇵🇪

[@emgb89]

So beautiful and sad… life is so fast… sometimes so hard. Makes me think about my time here. Thank you mr. Frank 🙏🏼

[@heathrobertj]

A beautiful start to my morning, Frank. Thank you.

[@garbagecan52]

Your music beautifully articulates feelings I've held and am tired of holding, that is to say your music resonates with my soul on a deep level. Your music helps me connect with myself, let myself feel my feelings. Thank you (I know this comment might not make sense, I haven't been sleeping well so it's sort of hard to articulate)

[@thanhvan6921]

Hi Grandpa, your music is beautiful. I didn't expect to bump into your page here in youtube. you don't know how much i need it. i truly wish you all the best

[@cupcake24p]

The lyrics literally resonated within me...

[@taylorontheinternet]

i can see a rich lifetime of both experience and skill! thank you for another original song.

[@liz-pf3iv]

dear frank, ive just found your channel and you have a talent akin to leonard cohens, elvis costello’s and john cales at least. your voice, lyrics, and guitar are such a pleasure to hear and it is utterly regrettable that you were not professionally successful in your youth. i am, however, unimaginably delighted that you post so frequently here. needless to say, i’ll be using youtube a lot more. i hope you do find some solace in your songs.

[@tortno6578]

Your music never fails to bring a tear to my eye. I was already a little teary-eyed from listening to a couple of your other videos, but I’m currently typing this with tears running down my face and dripping off my chin, and I had to get a tissue for this one. Your voice, your guitar, the lyrics, everything fits together in such a raw and powerful way. Even when you make a cover for a song, your performance is completely transformative and makes it touch the heart. I think the repetition of the first lyric at the end is what ultimately brought me to tears because of how much the meaning of it changed after hearing the rest of the song. Every song of yours is a beautiful, emotional, and moving journey. Thank you, Mr. Watkinson.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@myrnellej]

I think I need to listen to all your originals before choosing a favourite because this is now up there with "I was in love once"

[@Freeek89]

Hello Frank ! I found you on my KZbin Homescreen - and just thought - give it a try to hear what this "old man" is singing about - and DUUUUUDEEE you are great! I love your own Style in the Song for your friend ( System of a down - lonely day ). Its so great to hear your voice - making me calm down! Stay healthy and nice! Greetings from germany!

[@anniemae8325]

Growing up my dad always played guitar and sang to me. Beautiful song, Frank! Thank you for sharing.

[@auchhaus]

Thank you so much Frank. I needed this song

[@mm-rj3vo]

As always, simply lovely 🌹

[@8rainbowcaterpillar]

So beautiful thank you 💕❤

[@rafaellatondo8425]

frank, I really love your page and your songs. you have so much sensitivity, passion and pain, and you express it in such a poetic and sonorous way; It's so beautiful to read, hear and see this. you are an artist, a poet. keep doing it!!

[@veitchimages]

Beautiful words Uncle Frank , Absolutely Beautiful

[@jameseiner]

This is utterly beautiful, and it really calmed me down.

[@chendanisa3741]

I want to play a guitar like you , write and sing a song from our feeling and memories with our soul involved ,, anyway all of your song are so beautiful and touching, love u Frank

[@alienlapdance]

absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bbbbKeJodddd]

Found you via the Fear cover. Absolutely enraptured by your original songs. 🙏

[@ominayu]

Thank you Frank, God bless you.

[@jonimaricruz1692]

Beautiful and touching, my friend. Thank you, Frank. Best wishes and good luck!🫶✌️

[@Remmy-iq3bs]

Frank you are a Gem. A Blessing. Thank you ❤

[@Laura-fc2dc]

This song made my day, its so beautiful. Thanks so much for making me realize there is so much in life to keep experiencing ❤️ ❤️

[@PLiamaa]

I love listening to you ❤❤

[@ainsleyleaman3021]

Hi Frank, your videos bring me so much comfort. I found a song that made me think of you. It is Fine On The Outside by Priscilla Ann from When Marnie Was There. It would make my world if you sang it. I also suggest watching When Marnie Was There, it is beautiful just like you.

[@aaliyahluvh]

i wish the best of the best for you with your comforting voice, thank you so so very much!

[@Maxilover1000]

what a beautiful original song

[@belle4464]

I love how you know how to play the guitar so well!! ❤ you are very gifted and talented. Listening to your videos make me sad for some reason. Probably because of your amazing talent. Keep it up ❤❤

[@gabrielbk4117]

I loved your song. Hugs from Brazil. ❤🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@abhinash2469]

love you pops, to many more covers

[@leftypick4854]

Loved it. More original stuff, pweeze.

[@burlingtonbill4687]

What a great song! Sir you are a poet. A few years ago I covered one of yours. I'll have to revisit it and do it at our local open Mic. Burlington Bill busking on the road and on You Tube.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thanks Bill.

[@dipannitabaruah1312]

Beautiful song! Love, from India 🇮🇳

[@VanLe-bz1ss]

It's so beautiful 😭😭😭

[@marianatomregina]

So sorry for your loss, your song and voice are beautiful ❤

[@leonoremareck287]

Dear Frank, your songs are so beautiful. Just like @kelseylumpkins3986 said- Your songs touched my heart in a very deep place. Yet they make me feel calm and peaceful. Thank your for sharing yourself. Remember that you are never alone in this world and you will have wonderful moments again that are worth remembering. You don’t have to push away those Memories that remind you of loved ones gone - cause there was a lot of beauty, no? They continue living in you’re expressions of them. You keep them alive - let the dark clouds pass and there will be light again❤ I send you Frank, and everyone who is reading this so much love and the strength to shine in world. 🌊

[@pikethefish3]

i got randomly recommened this while looking for something to play in the background. i don't normally listen to music on youtube so im not exactly sure what compelled me to listen to this but im glad i did. something about your voice really reached me man. i went and listened to a bunch of your music and i love it all. i hope you're alright and i don't know how to describe the emotions your videos make me feel.

[@ceciliaparadise8468]

Beautiful lyricism.

[@Sudomanic]

I'm glad I woke up to this. The lyrics are sad but beautiful. Thank you, Frank!

[@BubbaStank]

Brought a tear to my eye. Beautiful.

[@eli-zf8bv]

You are amazing. I wish you all the best in your life!

[@BorgUnimatrixZero]

yo, such a deep and soulful voice

[@emmammemmamme]

This is heartbreaking and beautiful. Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@JustExisting821]

Read the lyrics while I listened, and I had to wipe away my tears before the video was even finished. It made me feel so emotional. Well done! This is such a good song ❤❤

[@valeriacavalieri1781]

i love your music! you have a gift

[@twicelands]

Such a comforting song. Beautiful lyrics.

[@enzofrediani3333]

beautiful song, frank

[@genuinelyg0ne]

i came upon your channel very unexpectedly, sir, but i love your work so much!! songster might be my fave song of yours so far

[@lnsegsegln6922]

It's so beautiful. The time stopped ❤

[@tr-xie9142]

your dog in the backgroud is so cute!!!!!! beautiful song also

[@3r4cha]

beautiful!

[@tendr247]

Beautiful and sad. I have many poems I’ve written but there they sit. I cannot sing well nor make music so I paint. I like to listen to you while I make art.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you, people do recite poetry as well.

[@melissathemelon9888]

Beautiful!!!

[@prestonmiller713]

Beautiful.

[@An21ya09]

You are amazing 💞💞💞

[@angelamillen8357]

The way you feel is exactly why I listen to your songs. I also use song writing or poetry every time I find myself feeling deeply. I hope you have a good day Frank

[@mexil6529]

Frank you should play Love Like You it’s really beautiful

[@njwns.luvr.-gc3gp]

Your music makes me feel so many emotions- you are such a wholesome and talented man and I hope you continue to make such stellar work.

[@angelochoa5782]

This is beautiful and soulful. It’s so calming.

[@coldairballoon1395]

Great Original Frank! Really touched me, well done.

[@nicolekouyoumdji2893]

Sweet moment thank you 🥺

[@coppeytheball-master7732]

I love your original songs mrs Frank😭❤️ keep up the amazing work

[@ashh651]

Wow, this is amazing Frank ❤

[@hanao3628]

Esta cancion me muy profundamente

[@zeborahh]

This is beautifully written... Wonderful ❤️

[@RJE6585]

Very nice!! Thank you!!!

[@sadiemartin4111]

This song was so beautiful I’m in actual tears you have so much talent!❤

[@dazarei4491]

I love your songs so much! Thank you for sharing with us

[@tacoyael6]

what a beautiful song Frank. I love the way you make the songs feel so full of emotions. also, I would like to request Soldier, Poet, King by The Oh Hellos or Juliet by Cavetown, my girlfriend loves those songs. I just thought maybe you would like them. Thank you for your music, have a great day

[@verykoolsauce5910]

I absolutely love your playing it is so comforting 😊

[@mitchg1983]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing

[@anemix0520]

hello, I warn that my English is not good, so I am sorry for spelling mistakes. How can I explain how melancholic this beautiful song made me feel? It's as if this melody has been present all my life and I didn't even know it. Thank you so much for sharing your songs and giving the world this amazing talent.

[@charlotte8119]

Lovely Frank! Thanks for sharing:)

[@MrMarkS-lg7yk]

That is a very cool song. Another good one is Frank. Your originals are super good. You have a real knack for making sad sound wonderful. :>)

[@zaneberry]

very pretty song

[@JC-uv3xd]

This is beautiful. You've made me want to pick up a guitar and learn how to make my own music!

[@Nugtown]

Beautiful!