Reflections in My Mind

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"Reflections in My Mind" is a song about looking back over a life well-lived with gratitude and quiet wonder.

It’s told from the perspective of an older man who has more years behind him than ahead — yet instead of dwelling on loss or regret, he chooses to focus on the simple, beautiful moments that made his life rich: the warmth of morning sunlight, the aroma of fresh coffee, a breeze through an open window, the love of his wife, and the countless memories they’ve shared.

The inspiration came from that universal moment of pause we all experience sooner or later — when the rush of life slows, and we truly see the kaleidoscope of moments that shaped us. The song blends warmth and uplift with an undercurrent of melancholic gratitude, acknowledging that time has passed, but that those years are filled with joy, laughter, and love.

The fingerpicked acoustic guitar represents the quiet intimacy of personal reflection, while the fiddle’s counter-melody acts almost like memory itself — weaving in and out, answering the singer’s lines like echoes from the past. Together, they create a conversation between the present and the past, between the man and his own memories.

At its heart, this song is about finding peace in knowing that even as time moves on, the moments that matter most remain vivid and alive in our minds.

Reflections in My Mind
E major

[Verse 1] (soft, almost spoken; guitar picking slow arpeggios, fiddle enters halfway)
E               F#m
Morning light spills across the kitchen floor
Aadd9           Emaj7
Steam rising gentle from the coffee I pour
E               C#m
The breeze through the curtains, whispers my name
F#m             Bsus4   E
Every little moment, somehow feels the same

[Chorus] (fingerpicking opens up, fiddle harmonizing on long notes)
A               E
Reflections in my mind, they shine like morning gold
C#m             Aadd9
Years have slipped behind, but their stories still get told
F#m              Emaj7
The laughter, the heartache, the way your hand fit mine
F#m             Bsus4   E
I see it all so clearly, in the reflections in my mind

[Verse 2] (guitar and fiddle in call-and-response phrases)
E               F#m
We danced in the rain, under silver streetlamps
Aadd9           Emaj7
Built a little life on faith and second-hand lamps
E               C#m
Now the mirror shows the lines time drew in my face
F#m             Bsus4   E
But I’m still the young man who found his rightful place

[Bridge] (fiddle takes short solo over chord progression before vocals come in; a touch more intensity)
C#m          Aadd9
Not every road was easy, not every night was kind
F#m              Emaj7
But every turn just brought me back to you in time
C#m             Aadd9
And if tomorrow never comes, I’d still be satisfied
F#m          Bsus4      E
For the life we’ve lived together, will never leave my side

[Chorus – Repeat, soft to strong]
A               E
Reflections in my mind, they shine like morning gold
C#m             Aadd9
Years have slipped behind, but their stories still get told
F#m              Emaj7
The laughter, the heartache, the way your hand fit mine
F#m             Bsus4   E
I see it all so clearly, in the reflections in my mind

Lyrics, arrangement, and production © 2025 James M Sims. All Rights Reserved.

About James
James brings nearly five decades of professional experience as a technology and strategy executive in industries including food and beverage manufacturing, grocery retail and distribution, worldwide augmentative staffing, heavy construction, home building, structural engineering, transportation, and healthcare. His creative pursuits have been equally diverse, spanning a career as a black-and-white fine art photographer, furniture designer and builder, custom Stratocaster guitar craftsman, culinary content creator, and digital marketing professional.

Following a 14-year journey caring for his late wife, who lived with early-onset Alzheimer’s, James discovered his purpose for this stage of life as a senior care advocate and journalist. His mission is to create meaningful content for caregivers and their families—through long-form and op-ed articles, photography, videos, and songs—offering insight, support, and a voice for those navigating the challenges of care.

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