Although blinded by eye cancer at the tender age of one, Jeff picked up his first guitar when he was three years-old and defied the odds and became a gifted and successful artist. He developed his own unique style of playing the guitar while it lay flat on his lap. Jeff quickly became a local guitar legend in his own right with his virtuosity. The group played around small Toronto-area clubs for a few years before eventually signing with BMG Canada and Arista Records for the rest of the world, and releasing their debut album See The Light in 1988, which featured the top charting hits "Angel Eyes" and "See The Light".
The Jeff Healey Band played and recorded Blues/Blues Rock-infused music along with many original-flavored covers. The band officially released five studio albums and one live recording including the sophomore Hell To Pay (1990), Feel This (1992), Cover To Cover (1995), Get Me Some (2000), and Live At Montreux 1999 (2005). There have also been some recent unofficial compilation releases without the consent of the artists.
Jeff and his band also performed a cameo role in the Patrick Swayze movie "Roadhouse" and they are featured in its official soundtrack.
The group split up in the late 2000, but Jeff continued performing as a solo artist and would later front Jeff Healey & The Jazz Wizards playing trumpet. He died on March 2, 2008 after a long battle with lung cancer, and is survived by his wife, Cristie, and two children.
Don't Let Your Chance Go By
The Jeff Healey Band Lyrics
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The girl's in love with you
But you just seem to ignore her
Tell me what you tryin' to do
Instead of looking the other way
You outta give her the eye
'Cause if she wants to love you
Well, now look at her, man
She got blue eyes and long blonde hair
And you know pretty girls like that
You just don't see everywhere
Yeah, start cashin' in on your good fortune, boy
Go on and give her a try
'Cause if she wants to love you
Don't let your chance go by
Well, I've known you for a long time
You know I don't give no jive
And I know she's got some loving
That'll help keep you alive
Now if you turn that poor little girl down
You're gonna make her cry
Because if she wants to love you
Don't let your chance go by
Yeah, if she wants to love you
Don't let your chance go by
Whoa
Yeah, she wants to love you
Don't let your chance go by
I say it again, don't let your chance go by
One more time
Don't let your chance go by
The Jeff Healey Band's "Don't Let Your Chance Go By" is a song about a man who is oblivious to the affections of a woman who is in love with him. The song encourages the man to take notice of the woman, who has "blue eyes and long blonde hair," and to give her a chance to love him. The lyrics urge the man not to let his chance slip away, as the woman's love could be the key to his happiness.
The song's message is straightforward and simple: if someone loves you, don't let the opportunity for happiness pass you by. The singer's friend, who is singing the song, advises him not to turn down the woman's love, as doing so will only hurt her and could leave the singer without someone to love him.
The song is catchy and upbeat, with a bluesy rock sound that is characteristic of The Jeff Healey Band. The guitar riffs are both memorable and easy to recognize, making this song a fan favorite. Overall, "Don't Let Your Chance Go By" is a classic love song that urges listeners not to take love for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, in case you haven't noticed
I'm pointing out that the girl is in love with you and you might not have realized it.
The girl's in love with you
The girl has feelings for you.
But you just seem to ignore her
You are not acknowledging her feelings.
Tell me what you tryin' to do
I'm asking you what your intentions are.
Instead of looking the other way
You should pay attention to her instead of ignoring her.
You outta give her the eye
You should show her some interest.
'Cause if she wants to love you
She has romantic feelings for you.
Don't let your chance go by
Don't miss out on the opportunity to be with her.
Well, now look at her, man
I'm drawing your attention to the girl's physical appearance.
She got blue eyes and long blonde hair
She has specific physical attributes that are attractive.
And you know pretty girls like that
Attractive girls like her are not easy to come by.
You just don't see everywhere
Girls like her are rare.
Yeah, start cashin' in on your good fortune, boy
Take advantage of the good opportunity you have.
Go on and give her a try
Take a chance with her.
'Cause if she wants to love you
She has feelings for you.
Don't let your chance go by
Take the opportunity to be with her.
Well, I've known you for a long time
I have a long history with you.
You know I don't give no jive
I don't lie to you.
And I know she's got some loving
The girl is capable of giving you love and affection.
That'll help keep you alive
Being loved and having a romantic relationship can be emotionally fulfilling and make life better.
Now if you turn that poor little girl down
If you reject her advances.
You're gonna make her cry
It will hurt her and make her upset.
Because if she wants to love you
She desires a romantic relationship with you.
Don't let your chance go by
Don't miss out on the opportunity to have a romantic relationship with her.
Yeah, if she wants to love you
She has feelings for you.
Don't let your chance go by
Take the opportunity to be with her.
Whoa
Emphatic expression of strong feelings.
Yeah, she wants to love you
She has feelings for you.
Don't let your chance go by
Don't miss out on the opportunity to have a romantic relationship with her.
I say it again, don't let your chance go by
I'm reiterating the importance of not missing out on this opportunity.
One more time
One last emphasis on the importance of taking this opportunity.
Don't let your chance go by
Don't miss out on the opportunity to have a romantic relationship with her.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jeff Healey
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