Ita been ten years this month since I lost my hero.my dad was and always will be the man I want to be.i hope you enjoy this song ,I Miss You Dad xx

I Wrote this in the early hours then mixed it in BIAB .transferred the complete mix to Cubase and added vocals

https://soundcloud.com/brad-stevens-uk/the-man-i-want-to-be


File:THE MAN I WANT TO BE.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 75, Length (m:s)=4:09
No intro. 74 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 74. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _WOEFUL.STY (Woeful Songwriter Fingerstyle)

RealTracks in style: 1825:Bass, Electric, PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075
RealTracks in style: 2334:String Quartet, Rhythm PopChamber Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 2552:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Songwriter16ths Ev16 075
RealTracks in style: 1837:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075
RealTracks in song: ~409:Fiddle, Background George Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1946:Mandolin, Rhythm ModernCountrySync Ev16 100
RealDrums in style: BluesRockSlowEv^3-a:SideStick , b:Snare, Ride

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THE MAN I WANT TO BE 26/07/2017

AT SIX YEARS OLD HE WAS BY MYSIDE
HOLDING ME CLOSE WHILE I RODE THAT BIKE
SAYING C'MON YOU CAN DO IT SON
HE LET GO AND I WAS GONE
AT TWELVE YEARS OLD I SAW HIM CRY
THAT WAS THE DAY HIS MAMA DIED
WE HELD HANDS AND SAID A PRAYER
LET THE GOOD LORD LOOK AFTER HER

BUT TIME IT PASSES
LIKE A LEAF BLOWN IN THE WIND
AND ALL TOO SOON
WE HOLDING HANDS AGAIN

OH HOW THE YEARS FLY BY
BUT HE WAS ALWAYS BY MY SIDE
STRONG AND PROUD FOR EVERYONE TO SEE
MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE
BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING
MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE

2 BAR BREAK

ONE STORMY NIGHT WHILE ASLEEP I LAY
INTO MY ROOM MY DADDY CAME
HELD ME TIGHT AND KEPT ME SAFE
DADDY WAS MY HERO AGAIN


BUT TIME IT PASSES
LIKE A LEAF BLOWN IN THE WIND
AND ALL TOO SOON
WE WERE WHISPERING I LOVE YOU AGAIN

OH HOW THE YEARS FLY BY
BUT HE WAS ALWAYS BY MY SIDE
STRONG AND PROUD FOR EVERYONE TO SEE
MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE
BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING
MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE


AT EIGHTEEN YEARS IN AN OLE CHEVOROLT
HE TAUGHT ME HOW TO DIP AN BRAKE
MORE MILES ON THE DASH THEN ID EVER SEEN
BUT DADDY BOUGHT ME
MY FIRST DREAM


OH HOW THE YEARS FLY BY
BUT HE WAS ALWAYS BY MY SIDE
STRONG AND PROUD FOR EVERYONE TO SEE
MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE
BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING
MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE

MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE
BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING
MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE

Brad, this is my favorite from you to date. A fine tribute to your late father. Very well written and sung with great conviction. The melody fits the lyric like a glove. Great job, Tom

Thank you tom , iappreicate your kind words .cheers brad

Brad,

A very nice remembrance of your of your Dad. Nicely written and a good supportive production. Sung from the heart.

Well done.

fj

From the heart and soul -- the places from which good country music comes from. Janice used the word "soothing."

Great tribute and a nice production.

J&B

Brad,

Very beautiful and moving...

Bob

What a beautiful and moving tribute, Brad. You can hear in your voice and the music that this comes from the heart. I absolutely love sincere country like this.

You should be very proud of this one - thanks so much for sharing

thank you Floyd I appreciate the comment

thank you so much appreciate the feedback cheers brad

thank you

thank you so much cheers brad

Brad,

This is a song to be proud of. You've written fine words and have set them against an equally fine melody. Your singing is a perfect fit and the arrangement is skillfully woven. As I listened to your singing, the sincerity and the honesty in your voice shone. This is an excellent journey of remembrance for your dad.

Regards,
Noel

MANY THANBKS NOEL
I appreciate your input
cheers brad

This song made me cry. This is such a wonderful tribute piece! Very moving.

THANK YOU Im sorry for the upset but im glad my tribute moved you
god bless cheers brad

Touching performance.
I feel you put across the passion this tune deserves.
Great story and good production.
Appreciate you posting this.
Miss my Dad too.
Thank you. Rob

Wonderful, touching song Brad. You did a great job on this! Could feel the sincerity in the vocal. Thanks, Torrey

Thank You Torrey,i glad you enjoyed it
cheers brad