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The Needle In His Arm

by Chet Nichols

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Inspired by his years of touring and watching fellow artists slide down the "rabbit hole" of addictions and the sad demise waiting at the bottom, Chet was inspired to write this vivid and poetic song. It has been selected as a two-times finalist in The Hollywood Music In Media Awards in the Acoustic/Americana genres. The lyrics are posted so you can follow along with the song while listening to this very powerful song.

Chet had this idea brewing for a couple of years, until the sad demise of Philip Seymour Hoffman "sparked" the song "to life". The thought of Philip's newborn son with out his dad... flipped the switch and Chet sat down and wrote this song in an hour.

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“The Needle In His Arm”
Words and Music by Chet Nichols
Copyright 2014/2019 by Chet Nichols/Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
Please contact: Chet Nichols, 1225 Anthony Ct, Antioch, IL 60002
Magic Garage Music, PO Box 2398, Northbrook, IL 60065 http://www.chetnichols.net
chet@chetnichols.net :: chetnichols@me.com
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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VERSE 1
He went from earned abundance to the depths of total waste
Pushed away all he had worked for, just to have a little taste
Perhaps he never planned how he would celebrate success
So when that day arrived, he chose to feed his joy distress
CHORUS
Why was he thinking, he wasn’t doing any harm?
While his soul was crying, crying, crying from the needle I his arm

VERSE 1
Now, all of the accolades and all the awards
From the movers and the shakers, now only sound like empty chords
And all of the flicker shows will be playing back his past
But, all we’ll see is an empty space at the a reunion of the cast
CHORUS
Why was he thinking, he wasn’t doing any harm?
Till he woke up dreaming, dreaming, dreaming with a needle in his arm

BRIDGE
Now, what about the children that this evil leaves behind
As it steals away the most precious gift, the choice to give our time
Push back all these demons who lust to steal our precious love
Poisoning sweet futures with the back-side of a glove

VERSE 1
Friends and family they gather to cry and shake their heads
As they pay their last respects to him reclining on his final bed
Then they drift in single file out to a field that’s filled with stones
Touch his box with one last wish then turn away and he’s finally alone
CHORUS
Why was he thinking, he wasn’t doing any harm
Till he woke up dying, dying, dying with a needle in his arm
Why was he thinking, he wasn’t doing any harm?
Till he woke up dreaming, dreaming, dreaming with a needle in his arm

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Copyright © 2014/2019 ® by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) & Chet Nichols Creative Services (Magic Garage Music Division): Publisher (ASCAP)

All US and Global Rights are reserved. This song or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals) may not be reproduced in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the writer and the publisher.

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MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com
Or addressed to:
"Attention: Permissions Coordinator, (at the address below)
Chet Nichols/Magic Garage Music, PO Box 2398, Northbrook, IL 60065”
http://www.chetnichols.net.

More information at:
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http://chetnichols.bandcamp.com
Email: MagicGarageMusic@prtonmail.com
Email: ChetNichols@me.com
Email: Chet@chetnichols.net

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released January 30, 2022
Chet Nichols - Songwriter, singer, musical instrumentation, production and arrangement.

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Chet Nichols

Chet Nichols is a singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, producer and recordist. His poetic lyrics, & variety of singer- songwriter & instrumental tracks are inspired by the ever-changing world around us.

Chet is an inductee in The Kansas Music Hall Of Fame. He joins artists like Pat Matheny, Melissa Ethridge, and Martina McBride. His touring bio includes the "Who's Who" in the music industry. ... more

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