We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Cherry Red Guitar

from The Dahlia Sessions by Ed D'Alessandro

/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.
    Purchasable with gift card

      name your price

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

lyrics

Cherry Red Guitar
By Ed D’Alessandro

I got home from high school one day
A box was on my bed
I opened it and found a Kay guitar
And damn it was cherry red

My dad had bought it new for me
He knew I liked to play
I tuned it up and strummed a song
I get chills even today

I shined bright as a star
When I sang and played
That cherry red Kay guitar

I learned the chords, I learned the licks
I learned mostly on my own
I played with friends and my stereo
The latest greatest songs

The cherry red took me on a trip
We traveled far and wide
On the songs and music that I rode
Like a magic carpet ride

I shined bright as a star
When I sang and played
That cherry red Kay guitar

I went to a house with a rising sun
I never did think twice
I met Ruby and Suzanne
A Cinnamon girl full of spice

I found a restaurant Alice owned
A devil who had a friend
A wizard who played the silver ball
A Da Vida without an end

I shined bright as a star
When I sang and played
That cherry red Kay guitar

I walked a stairway to heaven and back
I walked in early morning rain
I found out just what it’s worth
From a well-respected man

I saw a blackbird learn to fly
A Mary who was Proud
In the jingle jangle morning
The sound of silence was so loud

I shined bright as a star
When I sang and played
That cherry red Kay guitar

I’m still playing, and I still sing
I still love the sound
Of that Kay that I lost long ago
And all the music that I found

I shined bright as a star
When I sang and played
That cherry red Kay guitar

credits

from The Dahlia Sessions, released September 21, 2022

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Ed D'Alessandro image

Ed D'Alessandro Seattle, Washington

I’m a singer/songwriter following my passion to make music and share it with others. I’ve been playing guitar and making music since my teens, and now as a retired father of three I have the time to devote to crafting songs and being a full-time artist. I'm glad you can join me on my journey. Peace. ... more

contact / help

Contact Ed D'Alessandro

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Ed D'Alessandro, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Seafood Sam joins the show to discuss his newest album, " Standing On Giant Shoulders".
listen now