This is a timeless, bittersweet tune about breaking-up when a couple has to deal with the desire to go out and see the world without each other. This is a collection of two versions of this folk-based song with a solo version and a more fully produced track included.  I wrote this song back in the 1960's after my band broke up and I gravitated to write more singer-songwriter songs. The song still resonates with people today. Hope you enjoy it. This song is part of my newer album, "Laurel Canyon".  That features mostly guitar vocal tracks.

Time For Leaving (Solo and Full Tracks)

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This is a timeless, bittersweet tune about breaking-up when a couple has to deal with the desire to go out and see the world without each other. This is a collection of two versions of this folk-based song with a solo version and a more fully produced track included. I wrote this song back in the 1960's after my band broke up and I gravitated to write more singer-songwriter songs. The song still resonates with people today. Hope you enjoy it. This song is part of my newer album, "Laurel Canyon". That features mostly guitar vocal tracks.

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"Time For Leaving" 

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Music and Lyrics by Chester (Chet) Nichols, Jr (ASCAP)

Arranged, produced, recording, arranging, mixing, mastering, vocals and all instrumentation by Chester Nichols, Jr.

Copyright 1966/2020/2024/2026 by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music Division: Publisher (ASCAP) 

URL: http://www.chetnichols.net

Email::  MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com 

ChetNichols@me.com  ::  chet@chetnichols.net

chesternichols@gmail.com

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED   

ORIGINAL VERSION:

 

VERSE 1

The first time that I heard you sing, we are alone

I was laying on the bed and you were on the headphones

With songs of lovers who had taken you home

For you’d grown tired of waking Sunday’s morning’s alone

 

LIFT

The lovers filled the pages

They describe all the stages you’ve seen

The followers dream and they lift their lift their eyes

Wishing they could cause the tears

Singing….

 

CHORUS

It’s time for leaving

I hate to say goodbye

But I gave it my best try

It’s time for leaving

I hate to see you go

But there are things we must know for ourselves

 

VERSE 2

Now, I’ve heard that you’re more beautiful

Than any of your photographs

For the pictures do not capture you

Your loving or your raps

 

LIFT

The lovers filled the pages

They describe all the stages you’ve seen

The followers dream and they lift their lift their eyes

Wishing they could cause the tears

Singing….

 

CHORUS

Singing, it’s time for leaving

I hate to say goodbye

But I gave it my best try

It’s time for leaving

I hate to see you go

But there are things we must know for ourselves

 

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Copyright © 1966/2023/2026 ® by Chester Nichols, jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music : Publisher (ASCAP)

All US and Global Rights are reserved. This song or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals) may not be reproduced in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the writer and the publisher. 

For permission requests, write to the publisher at: 

MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com.com

Or addressed to: 

"Attention: Permissions Coordinator, (at the address below) 

http://www.chetnichols.net.

More information at: 

http://www.chetnichols.net

http://chetnichols.bandcamp.com

Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com

Email: ChetNichols@me.com