Fogelberg, Dan - When You're Not Near Me Lyrics






When you’re not near me
The time don’t seem to move as easy
When you’re not near me
The sun don’t seem to feel the same
The days don’t shine as brightly
And the nights don’t taste as sweet
And this soul of mine feels
lost and incomplete
When you’re not near me

When you’re not near me
I make the sound of one hand clapping
When you’re not near me
I leave no footprints in the sand
And I can find no solace
in the lonely silver sea
I’m only half as strong and half as free
When you’re not near me
When you’re not near me

Don’t be long my love
Oh, don’t be long my love
It won’t be long until
I hold you in my arms again

When you’re not near me
There is no laughter in my spirit
When you’re not near me
There is no spirit in my laugh
You are like a magnet to that iron part in me
And this longing never seems to let me be
When you’re not near me
When you’re not near me





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  1. n.... o....

    So young to die and so talented, His heart and and soul will live among us forever!

  2. n.... o....

    Dan Fogelberg is so missed for his songs and his feelings form love and for life! He died so too young! Missing you.

  3. L.... B....

    Is there a live version of this song? It would be so great to see Dan singing this song ❤️♥️♥️♥️

  4. P.... D....

    Tunescribers has created sheet music for this, you can find it here: http://www.tunescribers.com/2520/more-work-samples/half-moon-bay-when-youre-not-near-me-piano-solo-only

  5. I.... T....

    Full Circle is one of my favorite albums of Dan's.

  6. M.... S....

    How does one write a piece that lasts less than a minute and a half and make it one of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard? Dan had limitless talent.

  7. M.... L....

    My GOD what a loss ,56 years old is there any justice ! The only comfort we have ,that we will hear your music again DAN someday on a perfect stage ,until then R.I.P. to a musical and lyrical genius thank you for all the memories.

  8. C.... S....

    I lived in Half Moon Bay California, on the Coastside in Northern California for many wonderful years, as did many of my friends. Funny to read that Dan said ""It's just a place in my mind, a nice title, just a name that came into my head one night." It is still a place in my mind that was one of the nicest places I ever lived!

    C.... S....

    I thought the same thing. We lived in San Mateo and came over the hill to ride horses in Half Moon Bay. Still lives on in my mind....

  9. B.... P....

    the caliber of Dan's artistic ability I hope is not gone and yesteryears generation his music Still Moves In My Heart a and I hope somewhere there's someone that will carry on ever on Dan

  10. I.... ....

    Happy Birthday Dan!

    But in retrospect (and for the benefit of the young folks in the peanut gallery) maybe "the smoke, the bottle, and the thin white line" - weren't such good friends to hang with.

    We miss you!

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  11. T.... A....

    Such talent!!!

  12. J.... ....

    @Mariaglenn Dan’s lyrics and melodies have inspired me to come forward to create tribute videos to him after his passing, and I am glad I have done it and accomplished many. May his timeless music and boundless love continue to heal us through the toughest times, bring joy and happiness to you and stays in our hearts for ever on... God bless you always!

    J.... ....

    JMEagle101 thank you again Jim your art is like a spirit journey , visit me.

  13. b.... ....

    It's amazing how many old Dan Fogelberg fans never heard this wonderful, great, new material! It is simply lovely! BobbyK

  14. P.... F....

    I go and watch your videos for the beautiful way you make Dan's music come to life. Please keep making videos - you have a wonderful talent. Thnaks Bill!

    P.... F....

    Paula Frick h

  15. J.... ....

    Thank you Charlne, when ever you are running on the half moon bay, just remember that I think of you, may Dan's music inspire you and keep on running...

  16. c.... ....

    Just BEAUTIFUL!!! ***** : )

  17. h.... ....

    Such beautiful music and that wonderful voice...


    We miss you, Dan...

  18. M.... T....

    Agreed~beautiful images and well done !
    Thankyou JMEagle101 !
    ~Half Moon Bay and When Youre Not Near Me are 2 of the best songs on Full Circle,save for the title track(Full Circle)which reminds me of my Texan boyfreind~lolS !~I hope to have Half Moon Bay on the playlist for our wedding cause its a beautiful song & every note talks about us and Alaska.~~"Missing You" Dan Fogelberg.. rip

  19. B.... ....

    Beautiful, beautiful images to go with a wonderful song!!! I love Dan Fogelberg!!!!

  20. T.... ....

    Half Moon Bay reminds me of "The Minstrel" - which I love. I enjoy all of your videos! Happy Birthday, Dan!

  21. c.... ....

    So beautiful!!! Thank you so very much for this video,Bill.
    Dan...even though you`re not with us anymore, you`re in our hearts...everyday...everyminute! Thank you for all what you gave to us! Happy Birthday Dan !!!!

  22. d.... ....

    Absolutely Love this wondrously BEAUtifull creation to Dan's incredible voice ! Thanks for sharing this Spirited Birthday release :)))) Gratitude, Peace and Love 4ALL !

  23. I.... ....

    Another beautiful video, Bill! Even though Dan's not near us in person, he'll always live in our hearts and souls. The angels in heaven will be singing Happy Birthday to him today (13th August)!

  24. b.... ....

    Love these songs! Listened to them a thousand times at work because half moon bay instantly soothes me.....thanks Bill....many more to do! haha

  25. h.... ....

    Such beautiful pictures, Bill! To go with such a beautiful voice! Thank you, brother!

    Dan, we miss you so...!

  26. c.... ....

    Another great job. Thanks!

  27. M.... ....

    And here I was thinking it would be a great song for you to do Bill...smiling..great minds think alike...
    It's lovely...so well sequenced..
    Bingo..Bill's Done It Again!!!
    Hugs,
    River...