Miss Katie Peterson, if you wrote this song based a real life experience I assure you that your "almost man" is the one who lost the most! And this is such a sweet, emotional song.
Yes. He may never live down his loss. I do feel so sorry for him! Dammit, I just fell in love tonight! I have committed a sin of Idolatry. May the Lord have mercy on my soul, should I outlive this fabulous queen of Uke. I am frankly STUNNED!
I thought it was a James Taylor song when I heard it !! I thought it was something he may have sung with Carly Simon or some one like that! its not only that the Petersons are a higher music class above 99% of music produced today. But its almost like they are travelling back in time and bringing back unwritten classics form another era !
Katie, I know this is late since you submitted this a long time ago, but as I listened to this, it reminded me of the fact that God has blessed in you so many ways. God made you beautiful on the outside, but most importantly on the inside, too. The songs that you compose, and come from your heart, are second only to Hymns. From your many family videos, you are fun to be with, but there's also a very deep and strong faith in The Lord, and love that you have, that comes across to everyone. We all appreciate you deeply Katie, and I hope you continue with peace and joy in Christ...
I can't understand why this song hasn't gone to #1 on one of the charts for some artist, even if it is an opportunistic imitator, rather than The Petersen's themselves. It apparently can be adapted to almost any style of music. It is so very honest, as well as beautifully poetic about the pain felt in a failed relationship. All of us have experienced that, except for my two friends who fell in love with each other in middle school and made the relationship work and look easy for the last 5 decades. However, they are an exception to be envied. The rest of us get our hearts broken at least once, and we buy beautiful, sad songs to find comfort. There really should be a gold record hanging on Katie's wall for writing this great song.
Music played simply on piano is special to me. I fell in love with my wife as she played the piano in her parents home, while my non-musical self sat nearby and read or just gazed at her. We celebrated 30 years of marriage last week and it still warms my heart so to hear her play. #Blessed
WOW! What a beautiful and talented young lady you are and what a lovely song. Why aren't you a huge star? With all the garbage that's foisted on us daily it's such a joy to see that genuine musical talent is still out there. I wish you every happiness and success.
Beautiful and sad at the same time. This song really touched my heart. I pray The Lord will bless you with someone who will truly love you for the rest of your life. God Bless you my sister. I love you and your beautiful family.
What an awesome rendition of the song. It is always a treat to hear the song writer perform a song the way they originally meant it to be before it was "produced" into what is believed to be a more commercial version. This is the way the song should be performed at all times. Once again, Katie you are AMAZING.
So a friend of mine linked me to this video. I was commenting "C / Em / F / F sus 2" on your "California" video and they brought me here. I really love this song. Going to watch the video now, wish me luck! :)
This is a hit song Katie. Congratulations. I'm sure you know its good too and proud. I am a songwriter too and a recording engineer and it really feels amazing when a song comes together like that,, doesn't happen very often but when it does its pure magic. This song has it all and really hits the heart capturing the emotion of a love that almost was,, yet never to be. You seem like a truly wonderful person with abundant talent and I wish you and your family great success in your music careers.
So obvious you are singing about yourself and some hard felt loss. I hope you get over it at some point, you are not yet, that's so easy to see. Where are no lows, they are no highs. Time heals the wounds, but it can take years. Life will be good again to you. I am sure. You are a wonderful person and musician. Your are loved by many.
@@katiepetersen Je m'appel François je vous adresse petit bonjour de France je vous admire et vous écoute tous les jours, vous êtes charmante et talentueuse votre famille sympathique continuez à nous enchanter bisou à tous.
Katie, I love all your songs but especially I like “Falling for You”. March 14 would have been my wife’s 66th birthday. I lost her 2 days after Christmas. When you sing about silver hair and gray hair I tear up every time. Thank you for making a sad day yesterday a little easier. By the way I am a big Don Williams fan, you and your families harmony on “Tulsa Time “ is amazing.
Dear Katie, this version was even more moving for me than the collective version I heard before discovering this video. I say it again: this is a song that ANY legendary songwriter would be proud to have written. Above and beyond that, every single man or woman on the Earth has his or her own almost, and you expressed them all. Young miss, you are a beautiful soul, and you deserve to have that almost turned into a always...
Having listened to this dozens of times - and to it many times as an earworm - I don't know what to say other than it is beautiful and meaningful. A wonderful piece of music.
Katie Petersen as a song stylist and multi-instrument musician reminds me of Karla Bonoff. And that, to me, is the highest of praise. Thank you for sharing.
Miss Katie I have a six year old granddaughter who has started singing lessons with a voice coach and she decided she was going to do a one song recital for her parents and my wife and I,and what song do you think she chose,this one,so I wanted to thank you so much for inspiring my granddaughter,your beautiful voice has touched all our hearts and just to say thank you isn't nearly enough.
You’re an amazing talent... Keep writing... that is an absolutely beautiful song, sung by a beautiful young lady with a beautiful heart and family ... Your family have put my faith in humanity back up a few notches...
What a sweet girl you are.This song is so deep and beautiful especially on piano! It hits deep in my soul. I pray God you get comfort and peace. You deserve the best!
This is a beautiful song! This worthy of getting picked up song in a RomCom. I can feel your heart and soul in the lyrics and I can get lost in the music. Great work!
Katie you have such a beautiful voice in addition to lots of talent.You sing,you write songs,you play a great fiddle,and now you show us the piano.Sorry if this was a real life experience but just keep going your day will come.
well, I am late to the Peterson Party. I discovered your RUclips channel along with the Family's Channel. I love the music. I'm playing along, learning the mandolin so thank you and the family so much for the inspiration.
Not only beautiful; but so talented. You are an inspiration as well as your family to so many people. The world needs more precious families like yours. God bless you and keep sharing with us.
That was lovely, Katie! You are such a blessing to us. The love which you have for our Lord shines forth from your beautiful soul and manifests itself in the joy which you bring to your music and the joy you bring to those who are blessed to listen. Thank you and God bless you!
Just wonderful Katie! Your (and of course your family's music) is such a great discovery for me. Its like the Lord sent your music to me right when I needed it most. How thankful I am for His blessings and your gifts. Much love to you all.
After I met the Petersens family, my days were never the same. Thank you so much Katie for giving us such a wonderful voice and music that it is indescribable how much your music fills us with love and lightness. When this pandemic ends I will make a point of going to the USA to see up close the Petersens. Hugs with very love from Brazil!!! Thanks !!!
Hello Katie. Today I traslated the song into Italian. I know there are automatic tranlators but I wanted to do it myself to understand the feeling and get into the theme. It's not the usual song with two verses and the refrain repeated over and over, this is a story that goes on and makes you wonder, who knows how it will end...it intrigues you but at the same time makes you think about the sadness felt. Thank you Katie for your work that you share with us...😉😉😉
Couldn't resist the urge, took out my guitar, and jammed along. Love the way the Fmaj7 was positioned at the end of the lines-did not bring emphatic closure but maintaining continuity...WOW! Also, the Fmaj7 to F modulation was so subtle but powerful, Amazing Katie! Perceive it as a genuinely Rock Ballad too ( Oh maybe it's just me a die-hard, Jurassic gurnger,🎸🦖) Amazing things can happen in your outro. Just my humble opinion. You are an abundantly gifted Young Lady👋👋👋👋👋👋
You bring Peace, Hope and Joy to the World. You made an old man like me happy in very hard times. I am singing your wonderful song in the desert. May God bless you. Regards from Patagonia, Argentina. Patagonia sounds almost like California :)
Katie I just discovered your family videos about a month ago. I've been playing everything I can find on RUclips, but especially California. This an amazingly haunting song. I'm a 55 year old man and a musician all my life. This song brings me to tears (or near to it) every time I listen. I'm not kidding! I want so badly to visit Brandon and see you all in concert. One day! Monty Parks, Chattanooga, TN.
I've lost count on how many times I've listened to this song. The story line breaks my heart every time. You and your family have been blessed with such gifts. Thank you for sharing them with the world.
Omg Katy does it again. Sad sweet song, love it any you sing it. Brought the darn tear to my eye again. Ps I hope the guy that broke your heart realizes what he missed! Stay safe.
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. You can feel the emotions as she sings. You can see on her face that she is feeling what she is singing. You can even feel the sadness. The hurt. Every time I listen and watch the video, I get tears in my eyes. Thank you Katie Petersen for writing this song. Thank you for singing it. I doubt I will ever get to see the Petersen's in concert, but I will still love your music.
Absolutely great. There is a wonderful purity in your voice that reminds me of Karen Carpenter (I am dating myself), who was taken from us too soon. The bittersweet lyrics are also arresting, although I hope we can have a "California: Part II" with happier lyrics sometime in the future. :) BTW, I hope you are registering your songs with the US Copyright Office. Copyright protection does not depend on registration, but you need a registration certificate to enforce your rights. While I hope no one begins using your compositions without your permission, the world is unfortunately filled with a few bad actors, and a copyright registration can protect your work. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Neil! And that’s a huge compliment. I looove Karen carpenter. My dad and I listen to her often 😊and thanks for the input! I’ve been working on copyrights this week!
Beautiful and from the heart. Brings back memories of days in the military, looking up at the stars, and thinking “ how can I be so sad looking up at these beautiful stars”. Knowing my chances of getting home again were, at the least, questionable. At the same time knowing I had found the one true woman in my life. Fate brought me home to her, and we have spent the rest of our lives loving each other. I realized then that I was just a small piece of God’s overall plan. Life is good! Thank you Katie for sharing your soul, and your talent.
Refreshing human being music. Composition is an amazing gift and alot of work, when a piece comes from creative inspiration and meets the right tone (so beautiful) the piece will eventially become a musical classic and for many of us your already there, safe journeys to all always and God bless
Hi Katie, I always enjoyed this song when you sing it with your family. This version is just as beautiful with just you and the piano. It really is a very very nice song of very high quality.
Oh and one more thing you are a super nice person as well.Love the music from your whole family as well as I just luckily picked you all up on you tube.
Random chap here from Lincolnshire UK.......... Not sure that I found the Petersens so much as they found me and ultimately led me to this song. This song is nothing short of a masterpiece, it sits there right up with 'Jolene' by Dolly Parton, when it played to the full family ensemble it is as powerful as 'Brothers in arms' by Dia Straits. I have a taste for music that spans many many genres but until The Petersens found me I had never understood what Bluegrass music was nor its meanings. For that, I thank you. You really do have the magic bond that just ties in the performances, its a rare thing to see (Carpenters & Jackson 5 spring to mind) I see your music touching people far and wide. I know it has given me much comfort in the current times. Katie, never stop writing songs and never let your amazing creativity be tamed. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece with the world. Please extend my thanks to your entire family for their gift and 'The Dobro Dude!' Andy
I fell in love with this song when I first heard it. Thanks so much for sharing the chords and words with us. I enjoyed playing and singing it along with you. Lol.
I genuinely thought this was a cover of an obscure classic song that I, somehow, had never heard before. I was pleasantly surprised to learn you wrote this. Superbly arranged and sang -- sure to be a timeless hit.
The emotion of what you’re feeling is evident in this song. It’s like you have bitter-sweet memories of someone you loved but only look back at it as a fond memory now, of what could have been. Usually it takes years to see something that way. We have to trust God that He knows what is best for us. And He does. And I can tell He is with you as He says He will be. I love your music. I love your whole family and all your music for that matter. You guys are a blessing to so many, probably more than you’ll ever know. God Bless and thanks for sharing your talent!
They say a songwriter has to experience love and loss before they can write a song with true feeling. Whatever that experience was for you, it certainly worked. This song is beautiful in every way, as are the soulful vocals. Congratulations on an incredible composition. And may I say, whoever it was that was “almost” your man made a very big mistake. Keep writing and singing, Katie - you have an incredible future awaiting you!
God created so much beauty in you. Everything about you is beautiful, voice, heart, soul, mind and appearance. You are a blessing to all of us.
Miss Katie Peterson, if you wrote this song based a real life experience I assure you that your "almost man" is the one who lost the most! And this is such a sweet, emotional song.
Yes. He may never live down his loss. I do feel so sorry for him! Dammit, I just fell in love tonight! I have committed a sin of Idolatry. May the Lord have mercy on my soul, should I outlive this fabulous queen of Uke. I am frankly STUNNED!
Nutzlos gefuhl.
That's for sure 💯%! Gary from FL😊
I know tis 2 years ago but I love this song. I just lately discovered the Petersen. It seems that Katie is my favorite!
I originally thought it was someone's cover.
Who votes for making this a musical standard?
Yep, it's that good.
Someday another musician will cover this song, but they will replace "California" WITH "Ohio".
That’s a beautiful song Katie.
"California" written and when sung by Katie is as good as anything written by John Denver or James Taylor.
@@lesbsocal9107 lol it works
I thought it was a James Taylor song when I heard it !! I thought it was something he may have sung with Carly Simon or some one like that! its not only that
the Petersons are a higher music class above 99% of music produced today.
But its almost like they are travelling back in time and bringing back unwritten classics form another era !
Katie, I know this is late since you submitted this a long time ago, but as I listened to this, it reminded me of the fact that God has blessed in you so many ways. God made you beautiful on the outside, but most importantly on the inside, too. The songs that you compose, and come from your heart, are second only to Hymns. From your many family videos, you are fun to be with, but there's also a very deep and strong faith in The Lord, and love that you have, that comes across to everyone. We all appreciate you deeply Katie, and I hope you continue with peace and joy in Christ...
I can't understand why this song hasn't gone to #1 on one of the charts for some artist, even if it is an opportunistic imitator, rather than The Petersen's themselves. It apparently can be adapted to almost any style of music. It is so very honest, as well as beautifully poetic about the pain felt in a failed relationship. All of us have experienced that, except for my two friends who fell in love with each other in middle school and made the relationship work and look easy for the last 5 decades. However, they are an exception to be envied. The rest of us get our hearts broken at least once, and we buy beautiful, sad songs to find comfort. There really should be a gold record hanging on Katie's wall for writing this great song.
You know a quality song when you go back to listen to it after a few weeks and love it more than the first time you heard it.Keep writing Katie .
Love this song…and this version, thank you!
Beautiful song, beautiful singing. I'm a fan.
Music played simply on piano is special to me. I fell in love with my wife as she played the piano in her parents home, while my non-musical self sat nearby and read or just gazed at her. We celebrated 30 years of marriage last week and it still warms my heart so to hear her play. #Blessed
Tears. This will be one that becomes a classic.
Katie, you are so blessed with so much talent. Thanks for sharing.
I don't know how this song isn't on regular rotation on every country station in the world.
WOW! What a beautiful and talented young lady you are and what a lovely song. Why aren't you a huge star? With all the garbage that's foisted on us daily it's such a joy to see that genuine musical talent is still out there. I wish you every happiness and success.
Beautiful and sad at the same time. This song really touched my heart. I pray The Lord will bless you with someone who will truly love you for the rest of your life. God Bless you my sister. I love you and your beautiful family.
Katie, this is a beautiful song and thank you for writing it. Your singing is so genuine that the pain of the story is.... omnipresent.
Kudos to your parents for raising such a talented and beautiful daughter.
Beautiful love song . I have already told. You are too strong, and all your songs are really true. With friendship Gianfranco. Italy.
One of the most beautfull songs I’ve ever heard.
What an awesome rendition of the song. It is always a treat to hear the song writer perform a song the way they originally meant it to be before it was "produced" into what is believed to be a more commercial version. This is the way the song should be performed at all times. Once again, Katie you are AMAZING.
Aw thank you!
@@katiepetersen you have a real musical talent there katie,keep it up!!!!! Love from n.Ireland
Tears tears tears down my face when I hear this song😥....I Love It, and I’m so sorry, but I know that God has the perfect soul for YOU!!
So a friend of mine linked me to this video. I was commenting "C / Em / F / F sus 2" on your "California" video and they brought me here. I really love this song. Going to watch the video now, wish me luck! :)
Honestly, this is one of my all-time favorite songs. It just hits me different.
Katie, That is a very pretty song & I thank you for sharing it with everyone.
This is a hit song Katie. Congratulations. I'm sure you know its good too and proud. I am a songwriter too and a recording engineer and it really feels amazing when a song comes together like that,, doesn't happen very often but when it does its pure magic. This song has it all and really hits the heart capturing the emotion of a love that almost was,, yet never to be.
You seem like a truly wonderful person with abundant talent and I wish you and your family great success in your music careers.
So obvious you are singing about yourself and some hard felt loss. I hope you get over it at some point, you are not yet, that's so easy to see. Where are no lows, they are no highs. Time heals the wounds, but it can take years. Life will be good again to you. I am sure. You are a wonderful person and musician. Your are loved by many.
You are such a joy to behold, and sooo talented. I can imagine GOD looking down at you with such a proud smile!
Goodness that would be the biggest goal 😊♥️
@@katiepetersenimo,goal achieved
Katie Petersen Christ is seen in you. Please do not allow the vanity of this world to dim His glow in you.
absolutly you can really see she is in contact with our lord
@@katiepetersen Je m'appel François je vous adresse petit bonjour de France je vous admire et vous écoute tous les jours, vous êtes charmante et talentueuse votre famille sympathique continuez à nous enchanter bisou à tous.
Katie thank you for all your inspiration songs it helps me find closer with life.😊
Katie, I love all your songs but especially I like “Falling for You”. March 14 would have been my wife’s 66th birthday. I lost her 2 days after Christmas. When you sing about silver hair and gray hair I tear up every time. Thank you for making a sad day yesterday a little easier. By the way I am a big Don Williams fan, you and your families harmony on “Tulsa Time “ is amazing.
She sounds like was and still is a beautiful part of your life ♥️thank you for sharing this ♥️
Very touching song. I felt the loss, the sadness and the depth of emotion you put into each note. God bless you
Dear Katie, this version was even more moving for me than the collective version I heard before discovering this video. I say it again: this is a song that ANY legendary songwriter would be proud to have written. Above and beyond that, every single man or woman on the Earth has his or her own almost, and you expressed them all. Young miss, you are a beautiful soul, and you deserve to have that almost turned into a always...
The candles add a beautiful touch to a beautiful woman playing piano.
Having listened to this dozens of times - and to it many times as an earworm - I don't know what to say other than it is beautiful and meaningful. A wonderful piece of music.
Katie Petersen as a song stylist and multi-instrument musician reminds me of Karla Bonoff. And that, to me, is the highest of praise. Thank you for sharing.
Miss Katie I have a six year old granddaughter who has started singing lessons with a voice coach and she decided she was going to do a one song recital for her parents and my wife and I,and what song do you think she chose,this one,so I wanted to thank you so much for inspiring my granddaughter,your beautiful voice has touched all our hearts and just to say thank you isn't nearly enough.
You’re an amazing talent... Keep writing... that is an absolutely beautiful song, sung by a beautiful young lady with a beautiful heart and family ... Your family have put my faith in humanity back up a few notches...
I love your song Katie, thank you so much for sharing this personal version, wonderful ❤
Wow! Beautiful Song... Thank you for this Arrangement. Greetings from Germany
What a sweet girl you are.This song is so deep and beautiful especially on piano! It hits deep in my soul. I pray God you get comfort and peace. You deserve the best!
This is a beautiful song! This worthy of getting picked up song in a RomCom. I can feel your heart and soul in the lyrics and I can get lost in the music. Great work!
Every time I watch you and your siblings sing, I try to imagine how proud your parents must be. I sure would be.
😊😊😊
Thats a great song you rock !!!!
Katie you have such a beautiful voice in addition to lots of talent.You sing,you write songs,you play a great fiddle,and now you show us the piano.Sorry if this was a real life experience but just keep going your day will come.
well, I am late to the Peterson Party. I discovered your RUclips channel along with the Family's Channel. I love the music. I'm playing along, learning the mandolin so thank you and the family so much for the inspiration.
I have no words to describe this song, but the melody still resonates within me and my soul is still singing it. Thanks Katie
Thanks to have red my comment; I would like to listen to you live
Not only beautiful; but so talented. You are an inspiration as well as your family to so many people. The world needs more precious families like yours. God bless you and keep sharing with us.
Thank you ☺️
That was lovely, Katie! You are such a blessing to us. The love which you have for our Lord shines forth from your beautiful soul and manifests itself in the joy which you bring to your music and the joy you bring to those who are blessed to listen. Thank you and God bless you!
Thank you so much for your encouragement, Joshua 😊
You have taken something difficult and made it a piece of art. That takes strength. Lord bless you .
Just wonderful Katie! Your (and of course your family's music) is such a great discovery for me. Its like the Lord sent your music to me right when I needed it most. How thankful I am for His blessings and your gifts. Much love to you all.
I am so thankful and encouraged to hear that. Thank you ♥️
She plays piano and fiddle, composes, sings, dances, paints and has a gorgeous smile. Katie you are a Star.
After I met the Petersens family, my days were never the same. Thank you so much Katie for giving us such a wonderful voice and music that it is indescribable how much your music fills us with love and lightness. When this pandemic ends I will make a point of going to the USA to see up close the Petersens.
Hugs with very love from Brazil!!! Thanks !!!
Falling for You PLEEEAASSSEE! 😍😁
I've been trying to play it on my piano ever since you guys put it up and I love it soo much
Darn this has all the makings of a modern classic imo :)
Thank you 🙂
You are great The Petersen´s and thank you for your music.
This song spoke to my heart when I found you wrote it I started to understand why. Your beauty shows in all I've seen of you. Keep smiling
she is very talented woman.
Hello Katie. Today I traslated the song into Italian. I know there are automatic tranlators but I wanted to do it myself to understand the feeling and get into the theme. It's not the usual song with two verses and the refrain repeated over and over, this is a story that goes on and makes you wonder, who knows how it will end...it intrigues you but at the same time makes you think about the sadness felt. Thank you Katie for your work that you share with us...😉😉😉
Couldn't resist the urge, took out my guitar, and jammed along. Love the way the Fmaj7 was positioned at the end of the lines-did not bring emphatic closure but maintaining continuity...WOW! Also, the Fmaj7 to F modulation was so subtle but powerful, Amazing Katie! Perceive it as a genuinely Rock Ballad too ( Oh maybe it's just me a die-hard, Jurassic gurnger,🎸🦖) Amazing things can happen in your outro. Just my humble opinion. You are an abundantly gifted Young Lady👋👋👋👋👋👋
I must listen to this at least once a week. I feel like its making me a better person.
so simple and yet so effective. i can't help but love this song.
You've written a beautiful song and it's constructed perfect , not everyone can do that themselves , lucky girl Katie this is quality / God bless
You have a beautiful voice, God bless you
You bring Peace, Hope and Joy to the World. You made an old man like me happy in very hard times. I am singing your wonderful song in the desert. May God bless you. Regards from Patagonia, Argentina. Patagonia sounds almost like California :)
What an incredible song. It makes me cry almost every time I listen to it.
This should be song of the year.
Such a beautiful song
You are such a warm soul . Your music caught my ears first and my heart was soon to follow.
Katie.. thats was absolutely beautiful. Well done young lady....
Katie I just discovered your family videos about a month ago. I've been playing everything I can find on RUclips, but especially California. This an amazingly haunting song. I'm a 55 year old man and a musician all my life. This song brings me to tears (or near to it) every time I listen. I'm not kidding! I want so badly to visit Brandon and see you all in concert. One day! Monty Parks, Chattanooga, TN.
Oh my goodness what a compliment! Thank you so much! Would love to see you in Branson sometime!
I've lost count on how many times I've listened to this song. The story line breaks my heart every time. You and your family have been blessed with such gifts. Thank you for sharing them with the world.
Key of C...my favorite key...I did not this was an original. This is a very good song
Omg Katy does it again. Sad sweet song, love it any you sing it. Brought the darn tear to my eye again.
Ps I hope the guy that broke your heart realizes what he missed!
Stay safe.
Aw thank you... ♥️
Think the Guy who broke Katy's heart must realy needs a Frontal Labotamy what a Muppet he must have been
The UPS GUY??????? :-[
@@rockinjerry OMG let's hope not!! :D
@@SuperGliderman there's no need to be psycho about it
Sweet son katie, everything happens for a reason. You were meant for bigger and better things.
Love this song and Katie as well...what a charming song and joyful woman.
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. You can feel the emotions as she sings. You can see on her face that she is feeling what she is singing.
You can even feel the sadness. The hurt. Every time I listen and watch the video, I get tears in my eyes.
Thank you Katie Petersen for writing this song. Thank you for singing it. I doubt I will ever get to see the Petersen's in concert, but I will still love your music.
i'm in love with the petersens. all of them. this family is americana to the core. nothing like them any where else in the world.
I really love this song. Pierrot from France
Absolutely great. There is a wonderful purity in your voice that reminds me of Karen Carpenter (I am dating myself), who was taken from us too soon. The bittersweet lyrics are also arresting, although I hope we can have a "California: Part II" with happier lyrics sometime in the future. :) BTW, I hope you are registering your songs with the US Copyright Office. Copyright protection does not depend on registration, but you need a registration certificate to enforce your rights. While I hope no one begins using your compositions without your permission, the world is unfortunately filled with a few bad actors, and a copyright registration can protect your work. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Neil! And that’s a huge compliment. I looove Karen carpenter. My dad and I listen to her often 😊and thanks for the input! I’ve been working on copyrights this week!
This song sounds like a #1 Country hit to me... played and sang beautifully...
Love this song what a talent sure to be a legend one day god bless stay safe Katie and family
Beautiful and from the heart. Brings back memories of days in the military, looking up at the stars, and thinking “ how can I be so sad looking up at these beautiful stars”. Knowing my chances of getting home again were, at the least, questionable. At the same time knowing I had found the one true woman in my life. Fate brought me home to her, and we have spent the rest of our lives loving each other. I realized then that I was just a small piece of God’s overall plan. Life is good! Thank you Katie for sharing your soul, and your talent.
I am speechless, your voice is incredible and you are impressive talent.❤️❤️
Thank you 😊
Refreshing human being music. Composition is an amazing gift and alot of work, when a piece comes from creative inspiration and meets the right tone (so beautiful) the piece will eventially become a musical classic and for many of us your already there, safe journeys to all always and God bless
Hi Katie, I always enjoyed this song when you sing it with your family. This version is just as beautiful with just you and the piano. It really is a very very nice song of very high quality.
Oh and one more thing you are a super nice person as well.Love the music from your whole family as well as I just luckily picked you all up on you tube.
What a beautiful song. Sung by a beautiful woman. I can't stop replaying this song.
Katie is the bomb!
Random chap here from Lincolnshire UK.......... Not sure that I found the Petersens so much as they found me and ultimately led me to this song.
This song is nothing short of a masterpiece, it sits there right up with 'Jolene' by Dolly Parton, when it played to the full family ensemble it is as powerful as 'Brothers in arms' by Dia Straits. I have a taste for music that spans many many genres but until The Petersens found me I had never understood what Bluegrass music was nor its meanings. For that, I thank you.
You really do have the magic bond that just ties in the performances, its a rare thing to see (Carpenters & Jackson 5 spring to mind) I see your music touching people far and wide. I know it has given me much comfort in the current times.
Katie, never stop writing songs and never let your amazing creativity be tamed. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece with the world.
Please extend my thanks to your entire family for their gift and 'The Dobro Dude!'
Andy
I can never understand anyone hitting the thumb down for any of the Peterson’s or Emmett.
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Probably looking at it upside down...
There is always a hater or two out there. These are malcontents who wouldn't know talent if it hit them in the face.
Jealousy I think. That could be the only explaination.
@@peterfinucane8122 Southern Hemisphere prejudice ...
I fell in love with this song when I first heard it. Thanks so much for sharing the chords and words with us. I enjoyed playing and singing it along with you. Lol.
When the Lord asked "Would anyone like to have some talent?" Katie said "Yes, please" !
Robert K That ENTIRE family has more talent than I’ve ever seen in one group of beautiful people !!
Robert Cochran Every time I watch one of their videos I think the very same thing
Yess!!!
Katie received several helpings of “talent” from God.
Ohh yeah I love this song 🎵 😍 ❤️
I genuinely thought this was a cover of an obscure classic song that I, somehow, had never heard before. I was pleasantly surprised to learn you wrote this. Superbly arranged and sang -- sure to be a timeless hit.
California is one of my favorite. Such a beautiful song from such a beautiful young lady with a loving spirit. Keep touching our hearts.🙏❤️
Wow! Totally different! I think I like this version even better actually. Thank for sharing Katie!
☺️I’m glad you like it!
The emotion of what you’re feeling is evident in this song. It’s like you have bitter-sweet memories of someone you loved but only look back at it as a fond memory now, of what could have been. Usually it takes years to see something that way. We have to trust God that He knows what is best for us. And He does. And I can tell He is with you as He says He will be. I love your music. I love your whole family and all your music for that matter. You guys are a blessing to so many, probably more than you’ll ever know. God Bless and thanks for sharing your talent!
They say a songwriter has to experience love and loss before they can write a song with true feeling. Whatever that experience was for you, it certainly worked. This song is beautiful in every way, as are the soulful vocals. Congratulations on an incredible composition. And may I say, whoever it was that was “almost” your man made a very big mistake. Keep writing and singing, Katie - you have an incredible future awaiting you!
You will have the best,dont ever settle anything less
Katie, that song could be a huge crossover hit on both pop and country charts. I have no idea why it isn't on the radio.
Beautiful ,,Thanks for all the recent videos from all of You Peterson’s and Franz
Your clear voice is the most wonderful in the world👍🏻🇯🇵
This song is so lovely, musically and lyrically. Thank you, Katie!
You have a resplendent soul, Katie. You make my heart smile. The Lord Bless & favor you all your days ~