Name: The Greatest Tool
Duration: P00H01M37S
Description: This song was prompted by the rise of technology and specifically the prominence of cellphones in society, They can be a great assistance to us, yet they may just be the entire downfall of us all. Myself included

The Greatest Tool

from Tales of Nostalgia by Rich Chris

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This song was prompted by the rise of technology and specifically the prominence of cellphones in society, They can be a great assistance to us, yet they may just be the entire downfall of us all. Myself included

lyrics

I remember back in the day
We used to go out and play
We used to talk to each other
When we had something to say
And then the Internet came and it took it all away
Now the kids born today won't know life any other way

We have the whole world at our fingertips
And we're hooked on flat screens and microchips
The world's greatest tool becomes a toy in the hands of a fool
Say goodbye to face to face

Our ancestors could never believe we can order pizza online
And contact our friends worldwide on an app called Facetime
And we'll never ever get lost with Google Maps and Wi-Fi
But a room full of friends aren't being social with their phones on the network

We have the whole world at our fingertips
And we're hooked on flat screens and microchips
The world's greatest tool becomes a toy in the hands of a fool
Say goodbye to face to face

Say goodbye to face to face

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from Tales of Nostalgia, released May 1, 2018
written and performed by Rich Chris

percussion performed by Zoltek

recorded, mixed and mastered by Zoltek @ Steal! Records

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Rich Chris Ottawa, Ontario

been playin guitar since i was 12 years old. played in a bunch of bands, and now i wanna do the solo acoustic thing for fun

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