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https://soundcloud.com/user-619066495-714650428/sidewalk-beggars-blues-vocals

Sidewalk Beggar's Blues

Verse 1
People pass right by that man
On the street every day
They pretend they don't see him
Turn and look the other way
Oh Lord, people's hearts have waxed cold

Verse 2
It shouldn't surprise me
Cause I believe we're living in the last days
It's still pretty scary
How the world just throws people away
The way it is, it is what was foretold

Chorus 1
If not for the grace of God
You could have been in his shoes
Begging with a sign
Sleeping under the Daily News
Just a poor, wretched soul
Singing those sidewalk beggar's blues

Verse 3
Sometimes, I wonder
What could have brought him to this state
Does he think he's no longer worth saving?
Has he lost all of his faith?
Oh Lord, have mercy on his soul

Chorus 1
If not for the grace of God
You could have been in his shoes
Begging with a sign
Sleeping under the Daily News
Just a poor, wretched soul
Singing those sidewalk beggar's blues

Bridge
Meanwhile, some preacher got a sermon
On how to live your best life
Goes home to a multi-million dollar mansion
And his pretty little wife
Preacher, I wonder how many people
All that money could feed
What if a so-called man of God
Actually helped people in need
You might ask yourself
Why do I even care
Let me tell you

Chorus 2
If not for the grace of God
I could be in his shoes
Begging with a sign
Sleeping under the Daily News
Just a poor, wretched soul
Singing those sidewalk beggar's blues

Sidewalk beggar's blues

Band: _LNGSHOT Demo - Longshot Acoustic Solo Blues Pop
Kay of G Tempo 102
Bass: 1417 Bass, Electric, Roots Rock
Piano: 2906 Piano, Electric Vintage
Drums: Real Drums=Blues Rock Funky16ths
Guitar1: 3202 Guitar, Acoustic, Soloist
Guitar2: 2634 Guitar, Electric Rhythm Country Blues Rock
Harmonica: 578 Harmonica, Background Blues

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Bawb,

An excellent write. A good message.

"Preacher, I wonder how many people
All that money could feed
What if a so-called man of God
Actually helped people in need"

Well said.

The BAND is just the thing (Wished you had listed the RealTracks).

Love your vocals (I'm sure you know that by now). They are mixed a bit more "up front" than I think they need to be (just slightly "above" the mix)...which makes the rhythm guitar seem "too soft". And the telephone vocal of the bridge seems a bit too loud, as well.

I enjoy your music. A lot.

fj

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Thanks so much Floyd. I really appreciate your help and encouragement since I've come on board here.
I adjusted the music tracks up 2 db.

I also listed the band info.
Thanks again

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Another great song!

Man, I can't say enough good things about your vocals! Awesome.

And another great message in this song too, really, really good writing IMHO.

Very happy you are posting your music here, I'm a fan.

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