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I Built Her Up, She Tore Me Down

by Gerry O'Keefe

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It was my bit of wisdom
It was my words of praise
It was my beat of her drum
It was my helpful ways

It was my conversation
It was my selfless stare
It was my kind persuasion
It was my time to care

She took it all, left with no goodbye
Dressed me up just like a clown
I never thought with those wings she’d fly
I built her up, she tore me down

It was my best intention
It was my giving side
It was my own invention
And it’s my heart that died

She took it all, left with no goodbye
Dressed me up just like a clown
I should have known with those wings she’d fly
I built her up, she tore me down
I made her sail, she let me drown
I built her up, she tore me down

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released October 14, 2018
Features Owen O’Keefe on electric guitar and keyboard.

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Gerry O'Keefe Chicago, Illinois

Chicago-area artist Gerry O'Keefe gained notoriety in the early '90s as a member of powerpop act The Hideouts. His shamelessly melodic, Brill Building-inspired music has received national radio airplay and been featured in TV ads.

Gerry's 2013 debut solo album
"Whatever Suits You" was recognized by critics and fans for blending classic pop craft with roots- and folk-based elements.
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