https://soundcloud.com/kfl44/a-card-in-fates-right-hand

Thanks for listening,
Kenny


A Card In Fate’s Right Hand
© 2015 K Leverett

From the day you were born you were trapped
With these black Kentucky hills at your back
Even before the strip miners took so much away
It never seemed to go your way
Still waiting for a better day

And you say that your life
Hasn’t turned out like you planned
Darlin’ you must be a card in fates right hand
When you put all your trust
In an angry man
Darlin’ you are just a card in fates right hand

And you keep betting on a long shot to come in
Then wonder why it is you never can win
Settled for a mining man
Thought he had bigger plans

With all the dirt beneath your painted fingernails
You’ve long since given up on any fairy tales

And you say that your life
Hasn’t turned out like you planned
Darlin’ you must be a card in fates right hand
When you put all your faith
In an angry man
Darlin’ you are just a card in fates right hand

Darlin’ you must be a card in fates right hand


Bass: 366
Drums: Nashville Even 8
Guitar: 365 Acoustic Fingerpicking
Guitar: 2448 Electric Pop Dreamy
Guitar: 2444 Electric Baritone
Pedal Steel: 363

Hi,

Nice song, melody and voice.
Good real tracks chosen.

Hello.

Thanks for posting. This is a really nice song and performance and the lyrics are well written. Good emotion in your vocals and backing vocals were a nice added touch. I thought the overall mix was good. Look forward to hearing more from you soon.

Charlie

Kenny,

everything about that is beautiful for what appears to be a sad subject.
nice harmonies.

enjoyed that, an extremely good 1st post

Alyn

Kenny,

Welcome to the Showcase! Nice entrance!

I really liked this. Some strong writing! Interesting title.

"With all the dirt beneath your painted fingernails
You’ve long since given up on any fairy tales"

... that's especially nice...

Nice mix, good choice of instruments - presented the lyric well.
You have a cool vocal sound!

Look forward to hearing more from you!

floyd

Hi Kenny,

welcome to the Showcase.
This is a really nice first post. The lyrics are well written. Very emotional vocals and harmonies.
Good mix. Enjoyed my listen.

Guenter

Welcome Kenny!!

And you keep betting on a long shot to come in
Then wonder why it is you never can win

Absolutely love that! There are some other very good lyrics in here. All in all, musically and lyrically a very cool song. You have a nice, comfortable, natural, laid back style. Really enjoyed it!! Take care. Greg

Welcome Kenny,



I agree with Alyn. I really liked the vocals and lyrics. The mix was excellent also.

This is an extremely excellent first post!

I really enjoyed how you put this together. All the background parts creating a soup of sounds and the drum and your vocals propelling the story through it. your vocal phrasing reminded me of Tommy Petty which is meant as a compliment as I like how he can sound urgent and laid back all at the same time. Great job.

Thanks to all for such a warm welcome, I look forward to posting more and listening to others songs.
Kenny

Hi Kenny,

Welcome to the forum.
A very nice first contribution. Indeed, your voice reminds us of Tom Petty, like Patrick said. Good vocals.

Rob and Anne-Marie

Hi Kenny.

THIS IS QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST THING I'VE HEARD FOR SUCH A LONG TIME.

The lyrics are brilliant. "When you put all your faith in an angry man". Just brilliant.

The backing is exactly right for the mood of the song and the vocal delivery is full of emotion. The mix is good and the whole package is extremely professional.

Welcome to the Showcase and please post some more like this.

ROG.

Welcome to the forums Kenny.

This is a great song. Your voice is spot on and your lyrics are great.

" And you keep betting on a long shot to come in
Then wonder why it is you never can win" and " With all the dirt beneath your painted fingernails
You’ve long since given up on any fairy tales" are great lyrics.

I can see someone like John Prine singing this.

Ps - your backing tracks fit the song perfectly also.

+1. You have a great feel on this one. Looking forward to more. Tom

Welcome aboard.

We liked everything
about this -- especially the soulful vocal.

Nice mix and choice of RT's.

Enjoyed it.

J&B