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If I Could Only Draw

by Eytan Mirsky

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This song is a collaboration between noted author Whitney Matheson and singer/songwriter Eytan Mirsky. Whitney shared her lyrics with Eytan, who then composed the melody.

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If I Could Only Draw
lyrics by Whitney Matheson

I’ve always been okay with words, and I can strum a decent ditty.
I’m not a bad photographer, and some would even say I’m witty.
But one thing I could never do was grab a pen or brush
And draw or paint a single thing I didn’t wanna flush.

Oh, if I could draw worth a damn I’d sketch you all over town.
I’d start with your sweet sweet face, then work my way on down.
When I was done I’d show everyone and hang you on my wall --
The galleries I’d fill with you If I could only draw.

Oh, if I could draw worth a damn I’d paint you day and night.
I’d spend hours at the easel trying to get your essence right.
My use of space and color would be the best you ever saw --
The masterpieces you’d manifest If I could only draw.

Your brain is an electric blue, your heart the smoothest line.
Your soul has an abstract shape, your smile a golden shine.
I’m sorry I just can’t express these words as works of art,
But maybe this song’ll help you see that you are in my heart.

Well, after this here song’s been sung maybe I will take a minute
To scribble one small picture, and of course you will be in it.
It might look like it was scrawled by a baby or grandpa,
But if I recall when I was small Mama said, “Everyone can draw!”

Oh, if I could draw worth a damn I’d be inking you right now.
I’d delight in all the details like your arching left eyebrow.
Each work would burst with all my love, folks would stop and stare in awe
You’d be my one eternal muse if I could only draw.

I’d quit all this other shit I do If I could only draw

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released January 4, 2023
Vocals - Eytan Mirsky
Electric Guitars - Scott Sutherland
Bass - Scott Sutherland
Organ - Tommy Mandel
Acoustic Guitar - Eytan Mirsky
Drums - Peter McDade
Mixed by Scott Sutherland
Mastered by Jon Gordon
Artwork by Elena Elennon

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Eytan Mirsky New York, New York

New York City-based singer/songwriter best known for the songs he contributed to the indie films "Happiness," "American Splendor" and "The Tao of Steve"

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