Welcome Back

by Ralston Bowles feat. The Accidentals

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CHORUS
Welcome back, how ya been?
It seems it's been a long time, my dear friend
Now the sun is rising, a chance to start again
Welcome back, how ya been?

VERSE 1
A year of grief, a year of doubt
We learned what we could live with and without
Sometimes to sit in sorrow is what healing's all about
A year of grief, a year of doubt

VERSE 2
Here we are, you and I
Who knew it'd take so long to reach this time
Now we lift our voices, together side by side
Here we are, you and I

CHORUS
Welcome back, how ya been?
It seems it's been a long time, my dear friend
Now the sun is rising, a chance to start again
Welcome back, how ya been?

BRIDGE
Time rolls on, don't ya know
We've all walked a long and lonely road
Through the dark, into the light
But it's so good to see your face tonight

CHORUS
So welcome back, how ya been?
It seems it's been a long time, my dear friend
Now the sun is rising, a chance to start again
Welcome back, Michigan and again and again and again
Welcome back, Michigan

credits

released July 6, 2021
Written by: Savannah Buist, Ralston Bowles
Mixed by: Michael Dause
Mastered by: Richard Dodd
Recorded at: Mackinaw Harvest Studios (Grand Rapids, MI)
Artwork by: Brandon James

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The Acorn

Three Oaks, MI
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The Alluvion

Traverse City, MI
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Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA)

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