Turtles Away From Traffic

from Fly Over Country by Michael Shynes

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I’ve been writing down funny things that you say
As you’re getting bigger and I’m going grey
And though I don’t catch them all
They’ll be good company
On a day when I need a smile

Can we make every day a Saturday, covered in chocolate
Can we move turtles away, where they’ll be safe from traffic

I called you by name on the day you were born
Cried out to you on the way to the hospital room
Please remember that fact when you think that I’m crazy
For worrying about you, for never letting go of you

Can we make every day a Saturday, covered in chocolate
Can we move turtles away, where they are safe from traffic
Can we make tomorrow stay a day away, Just close your eyes
I will keep monsters away, so you’ll be safe, As you’re sleeping darling

Gonna keep writing down funny things that you say
As you’re growing up and I’m going gray
And though I don’t catch them all
I realize someday they’ll be good company to me

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from Fly Over Country, released December 30, 2022

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Michael Shynes Minneapolis, Minnesota

"Musically, I'm in love. His light, accessible, passionate sound is one that had me hitting the repeat button on one song for almost an hour." -Rebecca Cicione A & R Columbia Records

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