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Photograph (Demo)R.E.M.

Songwriter: Peter Buck Mike Mills (R.E.M.) Bill Berry Michael Stipe

Producer: R.E.M. Scott Litt

[Verse 1]
I found this photograph
Stashed between the old joist walls
In a trunk behind the attic
Desk where on something falls
Stuck between forgotten songs
Written in a foreign hand
Mass-printed for the fans
Of some forgotten big brass band

[Chorus]
Was she smiling when she said
Those are pretty photographs
Were they happy in their time?
Does the picture tell a lie?
Big smiles for the camera
They call it their own
Moment to forget your troubles
Call it your own

[Verse 2: Non-lyrical Vocalizing]

[Chorus]
Did you get ahead of it?
Movie's hadn't happened yet
Television's just a dream
Radio was soon to bring
Big smiles for your father
You call it your own
A moment to forget your troubles
Call it your own

[Interlude]
Natalie, Natalie, Natalie, Natalie, Natalie

[Chorus]
Was she willing when she said
Those are pretty photographs
Were they happy in your time?
Does the picture tell a lie?
Big smiles for your father
They call it your own
A moment to forget your troubles
Call it your own

[Outro]
Big smiles for your father
Call it your own
A moment to forget your troubles
Call it your own

R.E.M.

R.E.M. were an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry.

Berry quit the band in April 1997, as they were getting together to record demos for the album Up. He was not replaced on a permanent basis, but the band used an assortment of drummers in his place.

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