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Whatever Makes You Happy

from There's Another Way To Where You're Going by John Flanagan

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    In Feb 2016 John released his second album, ‘There’s Another Way to Where You’re Going’ which was recorded in Nashville with producer Viktor Krauss and was nominated for best Folk/Roots Album in The Age Music Victoria Awards.

    “The music is just gorgeous, I absolutely love it” –Felicity Urquhart, Saturday Night Country ABC Radio

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lyrics

We built a home upon this solid ground
Made of bricks and wood
We settled down
We made a fire and it burned so bright so long
We watched the flames with our hearts entwined
The smell of embers roses and wine
Photographs in my memory still so strong

Whatever makes you happy
Whatever quells your fears
Whatever makes you stronger
Whatever dries your tears
You know I love you more babe
Than any jealous man could do
Whatever makes you happy
That’s what I want for you

But people change like the swell of the tide
I felt the storm brewing deep inside
As I watched you fell into his arms
You said “I’m sorry I let you down
And you don’t need me hanging around here
If I stay I will only bring you harm”

Whatever makes you happy, whatever quells your fears
Whatever makes you stronger, whatever dries your tears
Even if my heartbreak
Is the price I have to pay
If you’re happier without me
I wouldn’t make you stay

I love you more than living
You’re the air that I breathe
No matter what you’ve done
You’re the only one I need
Most men will only want you
When they’ve got you locked away
But this flame will keep on burning
If you go or if you stay

Whatever makes you happy, whatever quells your fears
Whatever makes you stronger, whatever dries your tears
If I could be the one dear
There’s nothing I won’t do
Whatever makes you happy
That’s what I want for you

credits

from There's Another Way To Where You're Going, released February 4, 2016
John Flanagan: Vocal, Banjo
Viktor Krauss: Bass, Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizers, Piano
Todd Lombardo: Acoustic Guitar
Marco Giovino: Drums
Brooke Russell: Backing vocal
Ben Abraham: Backing vocal

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John Flanagan Thornbury, Australia

From the Cygnet Folk Festival in Tasmania to the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia John Flanagan has won over fans far and wide. Audiences are drawn to the original but timeless melodies and deeply honest lyricism of the song-writing. Combining traditional old-time instrumentation with contemporary sensibilities John creates an alt-folk sound that is old and new at the same time. ... more

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