Everything is Alright

I wrote this some some years back when I was suffering greatly from depression. I lived alone and in a place where I didn't know many people. At that time my guitar was my best friend and one day this song just came out. I polished it and cared for it and turned it in to what you find here.

These days I still live alone but not really. I have a great dog named Maxwell and he is like a son to me. The only child I've ever had.

When things seem bad or you feel depressed, remember This: There is One True Magic that will take your depression away and it works every time. And what is that One True Magic? It is the act of CREATION. Creation can mean writing a poem or a note to a friend. Creation can mean cooking a meal - even a simple meal like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or spaghetti with only garlic, butter, salt, pepper.

Creation can mean reading something. When we are reading our minds are busy creating images as our eyes grab the symbols from the page and turn those symbols into our very own unique images, emotions and feelings.

Creation can also mean creating a smile. If I smile at someone and they smile back, I am a creator of smiles! If I help a neighbor with a simple task, I can create a smile. I can also be a creator of frowns, of anger or of resentment. But I find that creating smiles makes me feel better about myself and better about my world.

This all may sound crazy and maybe I am crazy.
But today I'm happier than I was before I knew about the One True Magic.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We all know that when it comes to life, "Everything is Alright" is not really true. But I wrote this song to encourage myself to be strong and I hope it brings some strength to you too.

Peace,
JB

Everything Is Alright
Words & Music by John Barrett & JW Brown

Picture skies of brighter blue
And find yourself there in tune
Then look around and hear the news
Everything Is Alright
Everything Is Alright
Everything Is Alright

The other day I had the blues
So bad I swear I was out of tune
When all around I heard the news
Everything Is Alright
Everything Is Alright
Everything Is Alright

Everything Is Alright
Everything is gonna be better in time
You’ve never been in love well that’s alright
And it’s alright to cry – but baby don’t cry

Just picture skies of brighter blue
And find yourself there in tune
Then look around and hear the news
Everything Is Alright
Everything Is Alright
Everything Is Alright