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I'm With You All The Way

from Singles by Bill Milford

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Barb Siftar and I had the pleasure of being invited to sing at our friend Gene Robinson's commitment ceremony to his partner. Barb and I worked with Gene for many years in the Episcopal Church's Youth system and were so proud of his elevation to the Bishop of New Hampshire, based on the strong relationships he had built with so many people in New Hampshire. This is a light hearted tune based on musical stylings of the Chad Mitchell Trio, who I grew up listening to at home. They were known for their humor, harmony, and political messages in the great 60's folk revolution. I am happy to say that this song is now out of date, although I still believe in the lyrical argument that we may be better served in striving for civil unions in marriages...;)

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I’m With You All The Way

I’ve known many couples,
Couples straight and couples gay,
Who look forward to that moment,
On that very special day,
When they look each other in the eye,
And say the words “I do”,
And then list off all the stuff,
That they do say “I do” to…

Chorus:
In good times and in bad times,
In sickness and health,
For better and for worser,
In poverty and wealth,
To have and to hold,
To love and cherish everyday,
Until death do us part,
I’m with you all the way,


Now some people go and take issue,
With who is loving who,
They need to start a trip to the heart,
To think this matter through,
I say no matter who the people are,
As long as their love is true,
It doesn’t matter who you “I do” to,
It just matters what you two do.

Now some argue a civil union,
Isn’t what it ought to be,
When two folks love each other,
Then word out to be “married”,
And I agree on grounds of equality,
That we all should be treated the same,
But I ask you for a moment,
To think what’s in that name….

Cause marriage has got a reputation,
Of starting right then going wrong,
Cause I know lots of married couples,
Who don’t quite get along,
They argue and they battle,
And then come back for more,
It’s less a civil union,
And more a civil war,

So until that day when both straight and gay,
Can marry whom they choose,


So my final words I share with you,
Is on this issue, be not disparaged,
So I toast that your union be civil,
Cause it when it’s not, you’ve got a marriage!

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from Singles, released February 1, 2019
All instruments and vocal - Bill Milford

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Bill Milford Tallahassee, Florida

Bill Milford lives in Tallahassee, FL. He performed professionally during his 20's and still plays out occasionally. He has performed with Barb Siftar, Lindy Hearne, Lynn
Adler, Chris Peters, Gail Nickse, Fred Griffeth, Richie Summa, and many other fine artists. He made dozens of dollars during his folk career so he offers his recordings without charge. ... more

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