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The Lights Went Out

by Brookfield North

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This is a healing song for my elementary school friends who still carry the weight of those days.

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The Lights Went Out

We were brothers back then
In the fields of pretend
Before the school yard wars
Before the leather on skin

And we were taught to believe
Like so many before
That who we were
Could be no more

And the lights went out
In my little town
Something deep inside
Turned dark as night

So we hide away
Through the times of change
With their voice in our heads
That forever remains

And the lights went out
In my little town
Something deep inside
Turned dark as night

So here we are
Just a voice in the crowd
So near yet so far away

And the lights went out
In my little town
Something deep inside
Turned dark as night

©Fredrick Brooks

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released June 6, 2022
Fredrick Brooks - Vocals / Acoustic Guitar
Joy Brooks - Harmonies
Katherine Brooks - Harmonies
Chris Pezzarello - Drums
Robbie Grunwald - Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Hammond organ

Written and recorded by Fredrick Brooks
Mixed by Robbie Grunwald
Mastered by Justin Gray
Cover photo by Jean Pretty (1960) from Archives at Whitby Public Library

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Brookfield North Whitby, Ontario

Brookfield North is Fredrick Brooks (vocals/songwriter/guitarist), Jeff Brackett (guitars/mandolin/harmonies), Joy Brooks (vocals/percussion/flute) and Chris Pezzarello (drums). Their vast original catalogue of songs includes folk, blues and jazz with a hint of Celtic and roots.
Brookfield North is back in the studio working on a new record.
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