"Progress" genre: Rock
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	This is pretty much a straight ahead modern rock song featuring an electric guitar solo by Laird Townsend. Along with Roma, this is one of the best songs that I've written.
	Credits: written, produced, recorded, mixed by Josh Arthur. All instruments played by Josh Arthur except guitar solo by Laird Townsend, and guitar solo auxiliary by Sam Arthur. BGV's: Laura Wright and Josh Arthur.
	Story Behind the Song I wrote this song in response to a 300 year old allegory called "Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan. So if you haven't read the book (or listened to the book on tape like me), some of it might not make sense. If you have, you can feel smart because you should be able to get some of the literary allusions. Keep in mind though, this is just a response. It is only loosely based on the book. Lyrics Progress Verse: C#m G# A E (F#m after each fourth line) So now I’ve walked across these stones Years have passed, now I’m old and so worn So many bruises on these hands So many times my flesh has felt these thorns But I’ve learned how to survive To love this narrow road of life that I’m on I’ve entered through the wicket gate I fear the war, but know the battle’s been won Chorus: E A F#m B (end on F#m) I’ve waited all my life for this Climbing up and out of the abyss To see the sun against the sky To live is you, to gain’s to die Verse: There were some times when I was lost Maybe this road was the mistake of my life I needed you to point me home When I was blind, you uncovered my eyes Bridge: F#m E B F#m E B F#m A B Right now I’m breaking free I know I’m breaking free Solo: A C#m F#m A B Outro: F#m A F#m A B To gain’s to die To gain’s to die I’m coming home. . . Road map: V V C V C B V C S C O

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