Doing the Math

It doesn’t take a mathematical genius or an Einstein to conclude that the most vulnerable to this virus that all America and most of the rest of the world is under attack from, are the aged who are asked to stay in their homes.  Being 90 with an 85 year-old wife, Jean and I are isolated in our home here in Hillsborough, N.C.and are not only surviving, we are determined and praying to be around together long after a victory over this evil enemy that is attacking.

Being a native born Detroiter my new theme song is by the rock band called Rare Earth, a Motown recording,  their big hit “Stayin’ Alive!.”

I’ve printed up the John Steinbeck quote, “A sad soul can kill you far quicker than a germ.”

I’ve put one of my own songs from earlier years – titled “Bein’ Together” on my CD Player and listen to it daily. I think it fits the occasion and Jean sings alone with me. You might sing along with it too and share is with older couples who might be now confined to their homes. We all are in this together so let my song Bein’ Together life your spirits and help bring out that greatness that is in you. 

Here are the lyrics:

Bein’ Together 
Art Fettig Featuring Greg Brayton

Male
Has that old flame died out?  Is the romance gone? 
Have we been together a little too long? 
Has that old passion ebbed?  Is it over my dear? 
Or should we try it out for another year?

Chorus Duet
Bein’ together.  Bein’ together. 
Through heaven and hell and in all kinds of weather. 
Bein’ together.  Bein’ together. 
We’re just stuck with each other, but only forever. 

Verse Female
Do you love me, my Sweet Face, the way that you did, 
The day that we met, I was only a kid. 
Though you take me for granted, you still take me out. 
And if you’re askin’ do I love you, my dear, there’s no doubt.

Verse Male
We’ve survived in this marriage for so many years.

Female
And we’ve held on through the laughter and the tears.

Male
What excites us is kissin’

Female
And cuddlin’ up tight.

Duet
Yes the flame is alive, and it’s blazin’ tonight.

Repeat Chorus  Duet

Tag Duet
Yes, we’re stuck with each other

(Male) I love it! (Female)  Me too!

Duet
But only forever.