12 Notes

12 Notes - Alec Benjamin

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Read an article about particles while I was sitting at the bar

How several dozen elements from several dozen stars

Made several combinations, and that made us who we are

What starts out small and simple may become a work of art

So, baby, I went home to play these notes on my guitar

I sat down at the keys and tried to speak straight from my heart

Started small and simple, tried to make a work of art for you

And after having sat there with my eyes closed

All night at my piano

I've come to find that twelve notes