Songwriting Zen

I Wish I Wrote That #4 – “Under The Milky Way” By The Church

This song by Australian band The Church is a great example of what can happen when a bolt of “divine” inspiration comes your way.

Apparently this song was written in about 15 minutes from start to finish, not a bad day at the office

I remember when I first heard this song saying to myself “this has got to be a hit” and sure enough, it was their only international hit.

What I love about this song is its simplicity, its tasty blend of shimmering 12 string guitar and mandolin and that 2 chord chorus.

Even though Under The Milky Way was written in 1988 it still seems relevant now in its production values and arrangement.

For me it’s a real joy to play. I hope that this song is a real joy to listen to. Unfortunately the original video of the song has been taken down from YouTube but I found the audio.

Enjoy…

Under The Milky Way – The Church

Sometimes when this place gets kind of empty,
Sound of their breath fades with the light.
I think about the loveless fascination,
Under the milky way tonight.

Lower the curtain down in Memphis,
Lower the curtain down all right.
I got no time for private consultation,
Under the milky way tonight.

Wish I knew what you were looking for.
Might have known what you would find.
Wish I knew what you were looking for.
Might have known what you would find.

And its something quite peculiar,
Something shimmering and white.
Leads you here despite your destination,
Under the milky way tonight

Chorus

Instrumental

And its something quite peculiar,
Something shimmering and white.
Leads you here despite your destination,
Under the milky way tonight

Chorus

Under the milky way tonight
Under the milky way tonight
Under the milky way tonight
Under the milky way tonight

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Until next time, happy writing,

Corey Stewart
Singer/Songwriter/Musician

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