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Colin James Hay is a Scottish-born Australian musician and actor who made his mark during the 1980s as lead vocalist of the band Men at Work and subsequently as a solo artist.

Singer/Songwriter Colin Hay is the former front-man of the classic Australian band Men at Work. Since the group disbanded he has released several solo albums, including Man at Work, which featured re-recordings of classic Men at Work songs in an acoustic environment.

Hay has also been involved with the NBC TV series Scrubs Read Full BioColin James Hay is a Scottish-born Australian musician and actor who made his mark during the 1980s as lead vocalist of the band Men at Work and subsequently as a solo artist.

Singer/Songwriter Colin Hay is the former front-man of the classic Australian band Men at Work. Since the group disbanded he has released several solo albums, including Man at Work, which featured re-recordings of classic Men at Work songs in an acoustic environment.

Hay has also been involved with the NBC TV series Scrubs, lending several songs to the sitcom, including "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin," "My Brilliant Feat" and "Beautiful World." He also starred as a troubadour in the first episode of season two, "My Overkill," performing his song "Overkill," which was also the basis for the episode's title.

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I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You
Colin Hay Lyrics

I drink good coffee every morning
It comes from a place that's far away
And when I'm done I feel like talking
Without you here there is less to say

Don't want you thinking I'm unhappy
What is closer to the truth
Is that if I lived till I was a hundred and two
I just don't think I'll ever get over you

I'm no longer moved to drink strong whiskey
I shook the hand of time and I knew
that if I lived till I could no longer climb my stairs
I just don't think I'll ever get over you

Your face it dances and it haunts me
your laughter is still ringing in my ears
I still find pieces of your presence here
even after all these years

I don't want you thinking that i don't get asked to dinner
cause I'm here to say that I sometimes do
and even though I may seem to feel a touch of love
I just don't think I'll ever get over you

if I live till I was a hundred and two
I just don't think I'll ever get over you

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: COLIN JAMES HAY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Tony Cultreri

3y↑126

I drink good coffee every morning
It comes from a place that's far away
And when I'm done I feel like talking
Without you here there is less to say
Don't want you thinking I'm unhappy
What is closer to the truth
Is that if I lived till I was a hundred and two
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
I'm no longer moved to drink strong whiskey
And I shook the hand of time and I knew
That if I lived till I could no longer climb my stairs
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
Your face it dances and it haunts me
Your laughter is still ringing in my ears
I still find pieces of your presence here
Even, even after all these years
But I don't want you thinking that i don't get asked to dinner
'Cause I'm here to say that I sometimes do
And even though I may seem to feel a touch of love
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
Yeah, if I live till I was a hundred and two
I just don't think I'll ever get over you

All comments from YouTube:

Skip Taylor

3y↑969

Lost my wife of 37 years 2 years ago. I have never felt a song like this before... rips me up in a memorable way. Thank you Colin.

Tina Wizi

15w

Oh Skip. Your love of her is the sweetest. ❤

Krista E

16w

i'm here for the same - it's been almost 3 years for me - I cry every time I hear this. It's so beautiful.

Sue Meginley

19w

Lost my husband of 33 yrs 8.5 yrs ago. I’ll never get over him.

Lucio Moret

19w

profoundly agree with you. 💙

Lucio Moret

19w

I profoundly agree with you. 💙

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ttny60

16w

The tone of his guitar is beautiful, along with his vocals. Awesome performance.

Dennis Pescitelli

1y↑117

This rendition should be released as a standalone single. It's the best I've seen or heard anywhere, including the original cut on Transcendental Highway. Colin's guitar and vocals are so powerfully elegant. Masterpiece level.

Byron Johnson

27w↑2

Couldn't agree more - this version is incredible and deserves its own release!

Lee Barrineau

47w↑9

Transcendent. I just saw Colin Hay in person only hours ago in Atlanta. And while his performance of the song was incredible, I couldn't help but think of this recording, and this variation of his song. The phrasing on the line, "I just don't think" is unlike any other recording, and it is... transcendent. And the slower pace of the song is like a confession.

But in the end, I guess it doesn't really matter, I was still in tears before the end of the song.

Sam Johnson

4y↑514

“Your face it dances, and it haunts me. Your laughter still ringing, in my ears. I still find pieces of your presence here... even...even after all these years.” - Unbelievable

Michael T Cricco

16w

@Sharon Maberry-Bourke perfectly stated !

JOHN L SULLIVAN

@Richard Hughes I heard that bro, tuff one not to .

Sharon Maberry-Bourke

1y↑2

tragic... that one can't even say these words to those they are meant for~

Richard Hughes

1y↑6

No kidding. This song and this performance are masterpieces. I should admit this but I’m having trouble writing this because tears and snot are landing on my phone.

Dark-O

2y↑1

Im reporting you bcz its to powerfull...

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Lindsay Muse

3y↑69

I heard this song for the first time on the Garden State soundtrack in 2004, when I was 18 years old. A few months later, my dad died of a massive heart attack. To this day, 15 years later, I can’t listen to this song without thinking of him and completely breaking down into tears. “Your face, it dances, and it haunts me.. your laughter still ringing in my ears. I still find pieces of your presence here, even after all these years.”

Michael White

19w↑2

God bless you

Eric

33w↑4

Late to this, but I feel the same way about my mama. She died of liver cancer about a month after diagnosis. Came out of nowhere, she never drank a drop in her life, just went for a checkup and her bloodwork was way off, no other family members had ever gotten cancer. But I think of her and my dad when I hear this. He passed in 09, her in 15. I was in my mid 20s and early 30s, and I miss them both terribly. I was the youngest and stayed back to help them as they were older and both had issues getting around. My older brothers left the state, so it was me and them since I was around 12.

Ed Merkel

26w↑27

Just stumbled onto Colin Hay today. I know, I'm late to the game...I'm just glad I got here. Not every musician affects us on an emotional level, This song succeeds in doing that. Truly beautiful.

Marco D

14w↑1

Never too late Ed. Sometimes you just have to thank the fates for peeling back the onion to reveal exactly what you need for a particular moment in time. Enjoy. We're in the company of a true legend here.

RItchie Valens

22w

Better late than never
Welcome

Martin Flint

4y↑252

I've given up drinking for a couple of years now and every time I feel like a drop of "strong whiskey" I watch this video and it just makes me feel good about myself. Thanks Colin.

Remind

1y↑1

@Martin Flint hang in there!! be proud of yourself man. youve come so far!

Richard Hughes

1y↑1

Congratulations on dropping the booze Martin. Still one day at a time, right. You should feel good about yourself. It takes a strong person to beat that demon.

Pepper Jane

2y↑2

@Martin Flint Ah, bless you. I came to a parallel conclusion a few years ago when I realised "if I could take something, in order to treat people with more love and respect, I would - so if I can achieve that by stopping taking something, then that's as good if not better". Took me another 7 years to make the decision permanent and haven't looked back :)
Stay safe and caring for yourself and others, right back atcha :)

Martin Flint

2y↑5

@Pepper Jane Thankyou for your kind words. I stopped again about a month ago now! I had my two Covid vaccinations and suddenly realised that I was doing so much to avoid taking a deadly virus that could kill me into my body while gladly taking on board a deadly chemical that I knew would kill me! Everyone is taking different lessons from this pandemic and I suppose this was my lesson, my wake up call. Take care and stay safe!

Pepper Jane

2y↑1

@Martin Flint Peace be with you. There's more for you out there. Hope you've got two good legs to stand on now

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Fire Marshal Bill

2y↑38

Can we all stop for a second and appreciate the lovely tone that acoustic puts out and the playing that accompanies it. Tremendous.

DaveDexterMusic

I actually really dislike the sound, it sounds plastic and processed. Despite the fact that it seems to be miked up, it sounds like a cheap onboard acoustic pickup to me.

70snut Todd

20w↑2

@Michelle Notherday , sorry for your loss, music and love is the healer

Michelle Notherday

20w↑2

@70snut Todd I heard he usually plays with a “drop D”, which I think adds fullness to the sound. My son, before he passed away a few years ago, tried to get me to tune down and learn using it, but I never tried until I heard this acoustic version and followed the video Colin did on playing it in drop…such an awesome and under rated musician he is! And my son was right. I love it Tu Ed that way now…

70snut Todd

21w↑2

Was thinking the same, I play acoustic and this sound grabbed me, beautiful tone and chimey like I had to look closely because it sounds like a 12 string or 9 string guitar, his music is powerful

Doug Loggie

2y↑1

a beautifully built Maton

Mac campbell

14w

The guys a musical genius...about time folk realized that.

Brandon Murray

2y↑154

What I love about this song, and all of his songs really, is how unassuming the lyrics are. There’s no pretense, he says exactly what he means. He says it plainly and earnestly. And it’s still incredibly moving and deep.

The-DooM-Doctor

18w

@Vonbare Thats fine but he's stated already it's about his prior love for alcohol. Now he may well of sung it in tribute to his dad that night and thats fine. But it isn't what the song is about. Clear distinction.

Vonbare

18w

@The-DooM-Doctor just repeating what he said

The-DooM-Doctor

18w

@Vonbare Incorrect.

Vonbare

18w

@The-DooM-Doctor I saw him perform last night. He’s singing about his Father.

Hunter Moore

37w

You would like Hemingway.

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Kenny Swain

3y↑281

I have been on YouTube for several years and have never commented on a video.....at least not until now. This is one of the most masterful performances I have ever seen. At the same time, it's genuine. My hat is off.....

Luis Martins

1y↑1

You are not a YouTube virgin anymore, welcome to the team, becarefull commenting in YouTube is addictive...
As you can see.....
Congrats Kenny and welcome to a new world

justin huff

2y↑12

Keep commenting on things that move you. YouTube could use more real comments instead of garbage that fills our day.

S Rebergen

2y↑7

Don't lie, I can clearly see your hat is on, sir.

Andy Robertson

5y↑808

He draws from a deep well of sorrow and doesn't spill a drop on the way up.

ZuperFlax

Wow this is such a profound and beautiful comment. Well put!

Newstreet Bridge

@Danny McCaffrey you know it’s about giving up booze?

1957bluebird

There was a reason I was drawn to this beautiful song today and it resonates within my heart. Andy Robertson your words are so true and ones I will remember as much as this amazing track.

Jessie Still

Well said

Science of Defiance

Those words are tragic and truth.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Ghost

5y↑347

Colin has what some rightfully call a "signature voice." There are so many amazing singers, but then there are those whose voices have a truly unique signature. It's simply something you're either born with, or you're not. It is a rare gift. I could listen to him sing from the phone book.

John Smith

38w

You have it right on the mark!! His voice, and his character precedes many singers out there!! He always tells a story in his music!!! Theres always a lesson to be learned!!! He is such an AMAZING SOUL,AND PERSON!!! Just hearing him talk is gratifying!!! But His music he shares and his voice is captivating!!! He touches the heart and soul of people!!

Tobin's Art Trading

44w

It's unmistakenly Scots with a touch of Aussie thrown in here and there!

Michael Gagliotti

3y↑2

Jason Furlong Drops you to your knees! Who else ca. Do that??

gato ryak

3y↑1

From Colin Hay, my ears hear a distinctive, but not great voice. They also hear a fantastic singer. Whatever he was born with, I'm sure that he has worked long and hard to add to it and become what he is today.

jcac11

4y↑2

@Sally O'Donnell Aussie/Scots.

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Adolph Oliver Bush

5y↑105

Colin, in the September of his years, sober and strong, is finally getting his deserved recognition.

Love ya, mate, since way back in '82.

Andrew Santarsiero

6y↑435

certain songs stop you in your tracks. This song did just that. Incredibly haunting, a .masterpiece.

C Powderly

God bless you brother.

Ismael Montalvo

So true andrew it hit me in the chest i cried when I heard this

G OLin

2y↑1

@steven tasca i stayed the night at my moms and she had this playing in the morning. And I layed there and was brought to tears and just started sobbing. What a masterpiece! His voice shook me.

steven tasca

2y↑2

This song came on my Spotify while I was working in my backyard. I dropped everything and had to find out what it was. Absolutely beautiful

Greg Gardner

3y↑3

Saw him and had not heard this prior to the show. I was standing in front of the stage and he could not have missed me, newly divorced, with tears streaming down my face. Haunting indeed.

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BioMachinist

5y↑77

This is one of those songs that you love from the first moment until you realize you love it even more later. Anybody still pumping blood can relate, and can we take a moment to appreciate the incredibly warm guitar? I don't know what he paid for that instrument, but its sound is worth more than the purchase price.

DS S

3y↑6

Great instruments help, but the life of the instrument is the person playing it.

Paul Hennessy

4y↑3

What a song what a voice

Lori Smith

25w↑24

I lost my 15 year old son in 2009 , I will never get over him 💔

Richard Ferris

16w↑2

❤

Mary Mem

18w

That is heartbreaking 💔 You never completely heal from that.

Michael White

19w↑1

God bless you and comfort you !

MrTibbs90

3y↑189

I've been divorced for 14 years. I still haven't gotten over my ex. She was the most wonderful part of my life and gave me the most wonderful daughter. I don't know how I've been so blessed to still be in contact with her. Nowadays, I just feel blah because I do miss my ex, her smile, her laughter, her singing. If you ever have issues in your marriage don't be afraid to get counseling. I wish I would have, but I was a different person back then.

xxtemujinxx

11w

we're kindred souls, @MrTibbs90. and many of those who commented below. i feel all of you. sometimes, it makes me question the, "better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all" stuff. for the nostalgic, sentimental, romantic, it's a blessing and curse. i have two kids with the ex. i see ghosts of her in them on the reg. trauma is real. jim beam probably wasn't the best solution. much love to all of you. hopefully, your suffering has made all of you much more humane.

T 1878

30w

Ditto mr tibbs,

12 years on & it still kills me every day, I had a wonderful family life with our three beautiful children, but I took it all for granted, we still get on brilliant for the sake of our kids, though knowing that we will never be together again is tough going, she has a new partner now that makes her happy like I used to.

If you ever feel comfortable in your relationship think again, never ever take things for granted, work harder at it to make it as good as it was from day one, the sadness I felt when I had to sit down with my 3 kids to tell them I was leaving the family home, will haunt me forever, I’ve never felt heartbreak on that scale ever, it has crushed me for years, still does.

John Wordhouse

33w

I don't think I could have expressed the feelings about my ex wife any better than what was said

J. J.

42w

@Matthew Smith marrying means nothing in those days, so much divorces, so much pain

Matthew Smith

The saddest comment I have read on YouTube.

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Larry

3y↑30

Colin is just like a fine whiskey, he gets better and finer with age. I remember hearing this tune in Melbourne in a small local venue, it has only improved and his guitar work too, indeed! Cheers!

Matthew Ridgway

3y↑32

How has Colin not had a proper renaissance? Good lord what heart breaking brilliance.

48tilt

Need s a bit more rock

Adam Weston

4y↑96

Such a beautiful song, I lost my girlfriend nearly five years ago and these lyrics are very meaningful to me. Thanks Colin.

Bert Conoly

49w

Yep. 4 years, 4 months and 10 days..... But who's counting....

Thomas Sullivan

3y↑2

Condolences.....to move on.....

Phillip Moshoyannis

4y↑5

I am sorry to hear that. I lost mine last year, and like you, this song means so much.

beaver fribente

4y↑10

I lost my son in 1980 and this song says it all for me crying happy

Lucitin

4y↑4

Same exact thing here. July 9, 2014.

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Charlie Farlie

3y↑45

For anyone who has loved and lost , they will feel and breathe every last syllable of this song , truly heartbreaking ❤️

luc4metal

1y↑16

what i love about DADGAD tuning is that when its played like this it sounds firm, but also has this vibration that almost makes me think of a cat purring..
these chords make me feel so melancholy too.
absolute beauty of a song :)

Tony Haines

42w↑2

How rich is the tracking on that guitar, too? Beautiful <3

Steve Gardner

43w

Never knew this was the tuning. I just played in drop D. I bet this is much easier. 🤦🏻‍♂️

D K

26w↑16

My husband passed away about 2 weeks ago. He always loved this track from the garden State soundtrack. I can't stop listening to it and it breaks my heart. it says everything I need to feel and everything I'm going through and it's really really hard right now.

D K

16w

@Dave Gardner I'm trying to figure it out. But it's not getting easier yet..

Dave Gardner

18w

It gets easier.
Trust me..I know

Would rather be Woodworking

23w

Prayers

Sweet Cron

24w

So sorry for your loss. 😔

david curson

24w

❤

Smokestack Studios Gembrook

4y↑75

Thank you Colin for articulating one of the most difficult things to say when you are hurting beyond belief.

Mary Donald

Chris Palmer

2y↑20

Lost my wife to a stroke last year and have grown to love this song. I’m a big Colin Hay fan, but had never heard this song until she died, and it’s provided me loads of comfort. ❤️

allthebass

4y↑12

What a perfect performance of a perfect song. His vocal phrasing is so relaxed and full of character. Absolutely beautiful.

Adrian Warren

2y↑62

Iv'e just listened to the most beautiful Song I have ever heard and just found Colin thank you Colin you made an old man very happy l lost my Partner Roger 5 years ago we were together for nearly 40 years he was the most beautiful person l have ever known and he would love this Song thank you Colin. 🎵🎶👍

Mary Hilliard

16w↑3

This just shredded me... your ability to captivate your listener is tremendous....Mr. Hay, thanks for the enlightenment.

Jose Correa

2y↑10

Years later I keep returning to this song, it contains all of the elements of my life written by a man who has never met me. And yet, knows everything about me.

Chipps Chippendale

5y↑21

My favourite Colin Hay tune. Imagine if we got Colin together with Jason Isbell for an album? Would that be the ultimate songwriting partnership? Or would we get a songwriter-standoff?

Ivyline harper

I WAS just thinking the same things !!!! It’s kismet

nelson myers2

5y↑134

I'm moved to tears every time i hear this.... every single time

al5353al5353

This and 'Waiting for my Real Life to Begin' hit me every time, and I'm here for it.

Dnj Xx

Chas N. Same here,

Chas N.

damn man , me too

Leslie

4y↑3

Me too.

piticfilms

2y↑12

One of the most hypnotizing beautiful songs out there.

Roberto Maio Dosil

47w↑5

For me this song is about my mother, I'm almost 50 years old and I still miss her every day... It's amazing how the same song can mean so many different things and at the same time so similar. Thank you Colin for all these years of music that touches people in so many different ways.

John Brace

4y↑297

the guitar work is also stellar...

Tom Gilberts Music

20w

@Jan Smrz Wrong

Mikea James

31w

@Jan Smrz Technical ability is a tiny bit of the magic in a performance. That's why everyone with six strings and a delay pedal isn't famous.

somosUS

@Jan Smrz Listen to Waiting for My Real Life to Begin. Standard tuning, phenomenal guitar work. He's just really good.

J.D. M

@mrmojo11111 I think it is a Maton.

Vince Zeller

@Jan Smrz I love how clowns on the internet go around criticizing everything that isn't Steve Vai. So now we rate everything based on degree of difficulty? Clearly you know nothing about playing dynamically. It's so easy for these keyboard warriors to flex on the internet. This troll actually isn't that bad. It's funny how the biggest trolls never have any videos of themselves doing it better....... Because they can't. Great players don't troll. They either praise talent or positively reinforce the less talented.

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Mark Gommer

10w

Such a beautiful song and an absolutely stellar delivery!❤

Robert Hunter

3y↑14

The nuances in this performance are something I hope everyone hears...it's what makes it

Rusty Upton

And only six people have figured it out, I live with one that doesn't hear anything special about songs like this...very sad

michelle dykhuizen

3y↑28

This song hits me right in the heart. A huge, straight heart punch. And I know, I will never get over you.

Shwaramaking

3y↑44

How does his guitar sound that good? It’s magical

Jordan Fredrickson

2y↑1

@mrmojo11111 guitar

mrmojo11111

Can anybody tell me what he's playing?

Thomas Martin

2y↑3

@Johhny England another way to unlock good acoustic guitar recording is to mic up the guitar in two spots: put one condenser mic 3/4 of the way down the neck, and another one south of the bridge. The sound resonates more from the fretboard and the top than it may seem. If you are using this double mic technique, you will want to avoid placing a microphone directly in front of the sound hole. It will muddy the recording, especially if your guitar has a particularly beefy sound, like that of a Gibson J45 or a Guild.

If you have a studio with good sound treatment, you may also want to set up a third microphone in the middle of the room. Ideally, this one would be a ribbon mic, but those can be very expensive. A condenser microphone will do just fine.

Johhny England

3y↑1

@VocalImpactPlays My biggest dissapointment is listening to my songs recorded. This song for example sounds like im playing a banjo and I have a Greenfield ....thank you for your insight into the recording methodology

Paul Brereton

3y↑4

I've heard orchestras that filled the room less than his single guitar.

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Tony King

5y↑22

He is a mesmerizing artist. His solo acoustic show was one of the best shows I've ever seen

Dale

3y↑8

Without doubt, the best Colin Hay performance ever. So beautiful. Well done Colin!!!!

Todd Lackey

5y↑28

Beautiful song. I've lost touch with his music until very recently. So glad for his songs. There's nothing worse, and I mean nothing, than losing true love or what you thought was true love. Still hurts. Love the song.

Kimberly Cavolo

2y↑11

That is heartbreakingly beautiful. Amazing performance.

Jarle Bernhoft Official

2y↑1

You have such a profound impact on my carrier that even the biggest thank you text would fall short to express my gratitude. Thanks for your support❤❤❤

Lori Chaudhry

14w

Shared. Beautiful. 💛🫵🏻

Tony Cultreri

3y↑126

I drink good coffee every morning
It comes from a place that's far away
And when I'm done I feel like talking
Without you here there is less to say
Don't want you thinking I'm unhappy
What is closer to the truth
Is that if I lived till I was a hundred and two
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
I'm no longer moved to drink strong whiskey
And I shook the hand of time and I knew
That if I lived till I could no longer climb my stairs
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
Your face it dances and it haunts me
Your laughter is still ringing in my ears
I still find pieces of your presence here
Even, even after all these years
But I don't want you thinking that i don't get asked to dinner
'Cause I'm here to say that I sometimes do
And even though I may seem to feel a touch of love
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
Yeah, if I live till I was a hundred and two
I just don't think I'll ever get over you

Jack B Level

I would like your comment but it's at 102

Cathy Gordon

2y↑1

My deepest gratitude. Thank you.

Sérgio Pimentel

3y↑2

So kind from you! Thank you so much ☺️🤗

Page Henkel Chance

3y↑4

Thank you

beaver fribente

2y↑1

such a lovely song

Randy Foulds

5y↑16

I listen to this over and over. the sound of his voice and guitar so beautifully captured here.

RUSS B

So do I. The guitar tone is superb

Bobby Jones

4y↑12

This is one of the most sad and beautiful songs that I have ever heard. I think this is the best Colin has ever done.

Nigel Taylor

6y↑517

One of the greatest song writers of our generation.

tom meyer

39w

I hope Colin knows how he has reached so many people with this work of art you got
live it to get it

MarsRL

@Andy Mayne Guitar Tuition No one goes close? I don't think there's a lot of artists as good as him, but there's definitely a lot of artists just as good, but just different. Bob Dylan, Warren Zevon(especially with the song he wrote and produced while dying), Bob Seger, Mark Knopfler, Vince Clarke, Cat Stevens. There's an even larger list of people who have ascended musical skill, and are now incomparable as musicians.

I don't even care if I'm 3 years late to this comment. It needs to be said.

Edward Thompson

@zen cat Gotta disagree with you about this song at least BUT that said... gotta say those were some decent recommendations.

Chris Gray

3y↑1

@Charlie Ranger he dated my girlfriend's sister...and yes he is one of the most amazing people i have ever met for so many reasons.

zen cat

@Dazza G No thanks. Get a life ya douche.

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Glen Morden

2y↑7

The older Colin seems to get, the more soulful and thoughtful the performance; this by far is the best recording of this song. Stirring bro, well done!

Gentle50113

2y↑1

My thoughts,Glen.

Alexander C

5y↑16

A slight reminder that real musicians still exist !! Mellow but yet, very enriching and emotional. Thanks

TikiGodsRule

3y↑8

One of the best performances I've ever seen. Just wow...

Craig Graham

4y↑9

He has captured something we all feel at some point in our lives and expressed it in a way we all only wish we could, this tune, is probably the reason im still existing.
It helped me cope with my darkest days after my relationship ended

Thanks Colin
Your a true legend

Richard Casper

3y↑26

Grew up w Men at Work. 40 yrs later and I stumble across Colin Hay, thanks to a Norman’s Guitar video of him playing Overkill. Then.... I find this. No words.

K S

Totes

Walter Sobchak

Same here....

lamp man

Me too.

Ed Diaz

3y↑8

This is the song that allows me to emotionally purge all the pains, hurts, betrayals and failures of my life, while at the same time helping me get up to do all over again every day. Deepn thanks Collin!

Frances Pekin

40w↑3

This sounds like velvet and the words seem to be telling me that “never getting over” is really ok and quite fine…❤

Jim Hodges

4y↑12

Learned this song. Got it down on guitar (open C) but the voice cannot be imitated. He's written some gems.

TikiGodsRule

3y↑5

Seems to be alot of disagreement over the tuning. DADGAD is another suggestion.

Kevin Docherty

5y↑65

My father was a wonderful man, this reminds me of him.

Eli Bleu

I just lost my mom and totally understand. Im really sorry for your loss 💙 I'm devastated

Halfofmyheart

4y↑1

Same here 💔

Philippe Bénas

5y↑55

What a beautiful song that lets me speechless. Enough to feel my own pains... This song is the song of a true human being.

gato ryak

@dankula007 Totally misread your tag at a glance as 'drunkula007'... Makes much more sense than the second glance.

dankula007

Totally misread that at a glance as enough to feel my own penis and I was like whoa, curveball, the fuck... Makes much more sense at second glance.

Stephen Feldman

5y↑4

"This song is the song of a true human being." Indeed!!

Octane Art LLC

3y↑21

"Don't cry because its over smile because it happen"

-Dr Seuss

For those who have loved and lost, there may be nothing that can replace what you've lost but thats also what made it so special...
Moments are gifts live in the present fully.

Andrew Sandoz

2y↑4

Oh my. Colin Hay, what a beautiful and brilliant songwriter. So gifted. A poet, troubadour, a songmiester. He creates for and about people. Thanks for sharing your craft.

Steven Pelland

6y↑40

Love this guy. Hell of a song writer and performer.

Curtis Johnson

2y↑7

This song sticks in my head for at least two days every time I hear it. One of my favorite songs ever.

Charles Veitch

37w

I just took a shotgun blast to the feels with this song

Woo Woo

3y↑2

Beautiful song,the lyrics touch my soul,absolutely wonderfully heartfelt

Mal Dodds

2y↑4

Wow, I still love listening to this song over time. For anyone who has lost the person in life that they loved and will always love. The lyrics ring so true. Thanks for one of life’s great songs.

Brendan Murphy

4y↑7

I still feel pieces of your presence here even after all these years... wow

Marla Plunk

3y↑5

Knowing that he wrote this song about his alcoholism and the life he struggled to live after giving up drinking makes me love it even that much more. Of course, we can all interpret the song as how it feels to have lost a loved one. In his words, he did lose a loved one when he quit drinking. And he had to learn to live without it. Unbelievable lyrical capture of that struggle. And as a guitar player myself, I can say that it's VERY difficult to match that kind of expression in your playing to the expression of your words and voice. He's flawless in his effort to do just that.

Jarle Bernhoft Official

You have such a profound impact on my carrier that even the biggest thank you text would fall short to express my gratitude. Thanks for your support❤❤❤

Tina Hamilton

1y↑3

I wish I could talk to this man...to let him know that no matter what his life's pathway has been he has been blessed by God. He has so much soul and talent and I've been blessed by it. Every note has a purpose. May the Lord bless and keep you Colin.

Loaded Orygun

2y↑3

Flawless, even after all these years. What a performance.

Bruce W.

3y↑1

What an Amazing performance ... of a beautiful song

Ed Green

17w↑1

Excellent and his voice is still perfect!

guitarfreak521

3y↑1

Just amazing!!

curtis britcher

5y↑9

Every listen is like the first time, unparalleled excellence!

James Elkin

3y↑118

I have to listen to this one more time for the 50th time.

Mark Adams

I'm not sure how many times for me, but I still get something 'new' out of it every time.

G OLin

I just discovered this song. I'm on number 25 of repeats!

James Elkin

3y↑7

Still here two months later. Such a heartbreaking song!

Rich Morelli

2y↑5

An amazing emotional Masterpiece.🎼... I keep coming back and listening to it over and over, only to enjoy it more each time.💖

Robert Fairman

4y↑6

This is just a beautiful and deep song. Never heard it til now. Instant favorite. The guitar just too sweet

Omar

3y↑6

Pure genius. This is music, Honest, real and relatable. Every line, every word...pure genius!

Alexander Hamilton

4y↑9

Dude, I'm really goin through it right now. Every so often, always several years apart, I just start thinking about my first love and I can't stop. I haven't seen her for 32 years -- in person -- but.....I see her every day. Don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

New Wave Dave Ultimate 80s

Don't know if it's good or bad either but I think it's pretty normal. I get the same feeling even though this song is about Colin's alcoholism.

HOMEBREW STUDIO

24w

Lovely song

Tid Bit

4y↑5

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thank you Colin.

Fuji Wags

5y↑8

Magic.. such a graceful majestic soul.. you can feel his pain, wisdom, redemption and so much more ..

Connor Morris

21w↑1

Colin Hay is without a doubt my favorite artist of all time. His talent his unlike anyone any other artist I can think of.

Steve Finnegan

2y↑15

When I sit down and try to write a song... this is the kind of song I hope I’ll write.

Benny Hale

2y↑5

You thumbs downers, what is wrong with you? Beautiful haunting song performed with passion and heart. Mr Hay, truly wonderful.

Duncan C Robertson

6y↑149

This is the best version of this song. Magical. Stunning. How is he that good?

Antti Saarikallio

Practice

MickeyKraut419

Found a lot of amazing music over the years... Something about Colin's solo work that a minutely few others have... He has such a genuine nature to his lyrics and voice... no pretentiousness, no embellishment... just him speaking from his soul.

S PA

2y↑1

It just comes from a very deep real space, from his soul.

Loaded Orygun

Right? Better than the recording, better than when he first sang it. Sublime.

Justin Lucht

2y↑3

I think a lot of the magic comes from his pure intentions..

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Lisa Fox

3y↑4

I just can’t get enough of this performance!

Christopher Hinton

3y↑1

I know right?

jake

27w↑2

This song has such a way at tugging at your heart. Between his unique voice and his open tuned guitar work it is just first class.

John Doe

5y↑10

Simply beautiful. Brings tears to my eyes.

Bobby Boykin

2y↑5

One of the most under-rated talents ever. The more I listen to his catalog and live performances, the more I get humbled by the enormous talent he has. Well done, sir.

Larry Clark

6y↑23

I just don't think I'll ever get over--- THIS SONG !! So Beautiful, so Raw. The most touching and emotional piece of music that has fallen on these ears in a long time.

art vandelay

3y↑6

hit this by accident,on one of my deep dives on a friday night,not sure which is cooler the beautiful sound of this guitar,or the understated voice of this man,wonderful performance'

sean dennis

5y↑7

What a great song. What a great artist. Truly amazing. 👏

Eli Bleu

5y↑20

Such a powerful song .. Tugs at the heart strings

matt Philemon

3y↑1

Beautiful! I have a love like this... I'll never get over her! Great song

Marc Miller

5y↑61

Just discovered this. Blown away.

Cyndy Armstrong

4y↑1

Me too!!

Renae Bettenhausen

Me 3

RaySpainPlayer

5y↑3

Yep, me too.

J W

1y↑3

This song always gives me chills. ALWAYS. Beautiful.

Robert Smith

3y↑2

Because of this song I’m inspired to start playing guitar again. Thank you Colin for providing such a great soundtrack for all of us.

Martin Flint

4y↑2

A beautiful song, beautifully sung with beautiful guitar playing. I listen to it nearly every day and always find something new. Thanks Mr Hay.

JÖHN GRAY

5y↑11

100% pure genius

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