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Those of you who do FAWM know that we write them pretty fast (good and bad songs) to complete 14 songs in February. Hoped to get the music to some of these, however if anyone else likes the lyrics, have at it. Just give me credit for the lyrics. You are welcome to edit the lyrics and arrangement as necessary to fit your music.
Prompt: FAWM18 Write a Song without a Chorus
Title Mindin’ Her Time DJE 2/2/18
Verse 1 Not gonna’ sign on that dotted line Marrying would be a crime Booking flights to see the world A wanderlust kind of girl Mindin’ Her Time
Verse 2 She’s got lots of social fans Doesn’t need a man Writin’ her travelin’ blog Deserts to the London fog Mindin’ Her Time
Bridge Her girlfriends grew up too fast She wants freedom to last
Verse 3 Someday she’ll find a special one Today she’s nobody’s woman Reads all the budget advertisers She gets from trip advisors Mindin’ Her Time Mindin’ Her Time
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Song Lyrics #2 FAWM
Title Quit Livin’ on that Black Cloud DJE 2/3/18 Verse 1 I’ve heard all your reasons Your dreams didn’t come easy You’re havin’ a melt down The muse is out of town So pack up and move out Quit livin’ on that black cloud
Verse 2 Lines and frowns on your face You need some savin’ grace You’re hurtin’ what you love Life doesn’t wear kid gloves Shout your blues out loud Quit livin’ on that black cloud
Bridge Courage comes to announce What you do is what counts
Verse 3 What matters in the end Kind words of a friend Change the things you can Give the rest to THE MAN Wrap yourself in his shroud Quit livin’ on that black cloud Quit livin' on that black cloud
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Your on a roll, Donna! I admire everyone who takes on this task. It's a very daunting adventure!
All the best with FAWM Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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This is my second FAWM. I also did a 30 Songs in 30 Days where they would send you a picture in an email everyday with some information about the picture and you would have to come up with a song. It was really fun and taught me I could write about almost anything and write a song every day. Not really getting to put the music to them, but in a couple months hope to have more time. I also did the 50/90 this summer but only got about 30 songs. I have written total over 250 songs in about five years. If anyone wants to put any of these to music that would be great. Thanks for your comment.
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This is my second FAWM. I also did a 30 Songs in 30 Days where they would send you a picture in an email everyday with some information about the picture and you would have to come up with a song. It was really fun and taught me I could write about almost anything and write a song every day. Not really getting to put the music to them, but in a couple months hope to have more time. I also did the 50/90 this summer but only got about 30 songs. I have written total over 250 songs in about five years. If anyone wants to put any of these to music that would be great. Thanks for your comment. Every way I look at the above, it's amazing what you've accomplished in such a short space of time. I'm looking forward to hearing what you do with your lyrics and BIAB when you get a bit of time. Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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Thanks Noel. Hope to get to the music soon.
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Song #3
Title Down in Little Big Town DJE 2/4/18 Verse 1 She came from a small WV town Bright eyes and a style that smiled The age when you take on the world She’s ready for the miracle mile
Chorus She’s down in Little Big Town Hanging out on Music Row Sleepin’ on sofa’s, makin’ the rounds Meetin’ all the big cats to know And she knows how to roll Lookin’ for nuggets of gold Down in Little Big Town
Verse 2 Blue Bird nights playin’ her songs Wants to light up the marquee But fate can be a dead ringer Getting’ a break in the industry
Chorus
Bridge In time, she’s hoping to find A man with a like mind Who’ll put the gold on her finger
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Nice lyrics! I've never done FAWM but have a several friends who do. I just don't have the time. But I sure do admire the folks who can!
Of the two lyrics, I'm particularly fond of the second one - "Quit living On That Black Cloud". if i can find the time between my wife's doctors' visits and all the domestic chores, I'll see what I can do with it.
Good luck with the challenge and keep writing!
Alan
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Al-David, thanks for your complements. So sorry your wife is not well, but send her prayers. That would be awesome if you could do the music. It's so nice to hear other's creativity.
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Song Lyrics #4 FAWM
Title What Happened to Good Vibrations? DJE 2/5/18 Verse 1 If you saw me when I was eighteen Beaded sandals, bell bottomed jeans Thought I could change the world Peace signs and a free lovin’ girl We marched to a different drum Lived in a commune on a farm Our kids were safe au natural We had those good vibrations?
Bridge Now air waves float bad news Hate camps of opposing views Identity politics is a closed loop What you think’s fed by a group Sense and logic’s gone extinct Freedom’s drained down the sink
Verse 2 My long hair is gray and I’m 68 I still smoke a joint and contemplate Why the world changed and went to hell Young folks don’t listen to stories we tell Was our visionary movement an anomaly Just a Woodstock generation in history Did we open minds and advance spiritually What happened to good vibrations?
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Nice work. As I always say I struggle to write one lyric a month.
Kudos on the challenge and the quality!
J&B
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Thanks Bud & Janice. Trying to keep by lyric chops honed. You both always come up with a nice song even if it's once a month. I usually like to put more time and effort into a song, but at this time I'm just writing lyrics and will get to better songs later.
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Song #5 FAWM
Title Mama’s Always Here DJE 2/7/18 Verse 1 Walking this dark road A traveler a lone Never fit into this world No rest for my bones Someday I’ll be happy Where the angels play I’ll finally be home One bright sunny day
Chorus She rocks me in her arms Her comfort's sublime Gives me hope for tomorrow No better friend can I find As I pour out my sorrows She wipes away my fears Says come to Mama Mama’s always here
Verse 2 My spirit is willing But my resolve fails often I crawl back on the wagon Seems to be hauling my coffin I’m holding on to hope Mama’s tied a rope on me Someday I’ll overcome And fly the flag of victory
Chorus
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Donna,
Some really great stuff here - love the lyrics in #4.
Bob
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Thanks Bob. Yeah! my generation, maybe a lot of people here. You write some nice lyrics also. Always like to read them and get the visuals.
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Song #6 FAWM
Title Grandma’s Place DJE 2/4/18 Verse 1 The March wind rips down the hill At her place it’s warm and cozy still Sycamore trees with wooden flowers Big trellis’ covered with grapevine boughs I’ld hear her singing baking bread A wood fired cookstove was all she had She’ld let me grind the chicken feed Put out the hay in the evenings
Chorus It’s been sixty years and it’s hard to find Where the house used to be and the barn The land was sold, it’s a subdivision now Bittersweet memories follow me around Shower me with the love I found At Grandma’s Place
Verse 2 After supper she’ld say that’s enough She’ld play her banjo on the porch Whippowills and insects sang in the night Rarely heard a car or saw headlights I was five, evenings I could walk home I lived next door on an old dirt road She was my hero, my second mom A country woman tough and strong
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You sure are writing some cool stuff here Belladonna!
Good luck!
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Donna, I' liking #5! Those words will speak to some folks! Best of luck with all of these! Thanks, Torrey
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Thanks David and Torrey. Very interesting to see what appeals to different people. Also, interesting to see other's creativity and interpretations. BIAB has a really great community of talented folks. I will be doing some more music soon, but writing just now.
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Song #7 FAWM Halfway through. Stay away from this woman.
Title pyRomancer Amber DJE 2/08/18 Verse 1 She’s aglow with sooty lashes Does a strip show in naughty fashion They say she’s a hot mama If you can tolerate the drama PyRomancer Amber
Verse 2 She’s a hot July Roman Candle More than most guys wanna’ handle Has no qualms about burnin’ bridges You’ll regret if you think she’s kiddin’ PyRomancer Amber
Bidge If she’s headed your way Might wanna’ back away slow Run like hell cause you know
Verse 3 She’s a master at stoking desire She’s sexy, beautiful and on fire Collects trophies on her mantel Preys on innocent infantiles PyRomancer Amber
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