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Don’t Forget Me
The Head and the Heart Lyrics

In the wintertime, keep your feet warm
But keep your clothes on and don't forget me,
Keep the memories, keep your powder dry, too

In the summer, by the poolside
While the fireflies are all around you
I'll miss you when I'm lonely,
I'll miss the alimony, too
Don't forget me, don't forget me
Make it easy on me just for a little while

You know I think about you,
And you know you think about me too

And when we're older and full of cancer
It doesn't matter now, come on, get happy,
'Cause nothing lasts forever,
I will always love you

Don't forget me, please don't forget me,
Make it easy on me just for a little while,
You know I think about you
And you know you think about me too

Writer(s): Eileen Diamond, Don Raye, Gene de Paul, Harry Nilsson

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The Head and the Heart is an American indie-folk band which formed in 2009 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The band consists of Josiah Johnson (vocals, guitar), Jonathan Russell (vocals, guitar), Charity Rose Thielen (violin, vocals), Chris Zasche (bass), Kenny Hensley (keyboards) and Tyler Williams (drums).

Composed primarily of transplants to the Seattle area, The Head and the Heart write and play songs that speak to the newness of a fresh start Read Full BioThe Head and the Heart is an American indie-folk band which formed in 2009 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The band consists of Josiah Johnson (vocals, guitar), Jonathan Russell (vocals, guitar), Charity Rose Thielen (violin, vocals), Chris Zasche (bass), Kenny Hensley (keyboards) and Tyler Williams (drums).

Composed primarily of transplants to the Seattle area, The Head and the Heart write and play songs that speak to the newness of a fresh start, of the ghosts left behind, of moving forward, all brimming with a soulfulness and hope for a better life than the one we've all been sold.

Stylistically, think a folksy Beatles or The Avett Brothers with a little extra oomph. Catchy piano melodies stand side by side with a tight trio of harmonies, and solid minimalist drums, groovin' bass, and plenty of hand percussion and foot stomps make the live show inspiring and really goddamn fun.

After the band self-released its eponymous debut album in June 2010, the emblematic Seattle label Sub Pop re-released the album. For the Sub Pop version, the song “Sounds like Hallelujah” has been re-recorded, live favorite “Rivers and Roads” has been added, and the album has been re-mastered.

The band's second album "Let's Be Still" was released on October 15, 2013.

The band released their third studio album, "Signs of Light", in September 2016.

The band's fourth album, "Living Mirage", was released in May 2019.

Band member Josiah Johnson released his debut solo album, "Every Feeling On a Loop", in September 2020.