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The only reason I wrote this song was to play the Strat. And because it made me laugh while I was doing it.

I have to sneak one of these in every once in a while. Hope you don't mind.

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CRYING IN MY SLEEP
BY DAVID SNYDER


[Super long solo...]

V1

Ever since you left me
I can hardly breathe
Ever since you left me
I can't sleep a wink
Ever since you left me
My heart is bleeding on my sleeve
I got nothing to live for
Nothing to hope for
and nothing to believe

CH

No ever since you left me
I been crying
I been crying in my sleep
oh Lord now

another long solo

V2


Ever since you left me
My body feels the pain, from head to toe
Ever since you left me
I been sleeping in the rain, and in the snow
Ever since you left me
My soul is dying, and there’s no relief
I got nothing to live for
Nothing to hope for
and nothing to believe

CH

No ever since you left me
I been crying
I been crying in my sleep
Oh Lord now

Yet another solo

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I'm pleased you had a laugh David.
This is one of your better realized vocal melodies - you nailed it.
The lead stuff is fine - a couple of very cool moments when the inspiration really kicks on.
The chord progression & arrangement work a treat.
Get some rest now.


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Nice playing, David, and love the passionate vocal too.

Can't beat a strat in my book, most versatile guitar ever made IMHO.

Maybe sneak one of these in more often? wink

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I hear ya.

A vocal with a James Brown intensity.

A lead guitar with a Neil Young twang.

Cool combination.

Nice mix.

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Thanks Ray!

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I can feel the pain too, from head to toe. Vocals are full of passion and that guitar playing has even more heartbleeding than Prince had in his Purple Rain - makes me both laugh and cry at the same time smile Nice gospel chord progression and the band is very lush. But could you add another one minute solo to the end wink

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A bit whiny cry, but this is pretty cool stuff, excellent and very intense and emotional vocal performance smile

My only minor nit is that in the first verse you resolve the chord progression on "breath" and "sleeve" which removes the tension a bit too early. I would leave that open for more drama.

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Man, your vocal was spot on for this song, I could feel your pain.
I liked your chord progression in this one.
Super vocal.
You did a good job on that Strat.


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Lovely song David. Love the sound of the strat. You really had the tone dialed in and really well played. Super vocal and lyric. Really well done David. One of my favs of yours..


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David,
passionate tune. Actually very good for: the only Strat reason...
Good mix & good listen. Thank you for sharing,
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P.S. Sneak more of these smile

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Now how could you laugh after singing such a sad lyric?! wink

Good one David, and the passion burns fully in the vocal and the guitar performances.

You know that we blues lovers enjoyed it!

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Passionate vocals and good guitar work.
Nicely done.


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Dave,

I will try! It is what I enjoy the most!!

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Thanks Floyd.

As my spirit guide James Brown once said:

I may not know Karate, but I do know crazy!

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Strat sounds good.

I like the melody.

One of your best vocal performances. Emotion packed.

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You can't sneak anything passed me, David. I watch for you. Man, that strat sounds so good. I really like the feel on this one. What a fun chord progression, and the perfect melody to fill it with your words. So much passion in there. Wait. Why were you laughing? It's a sad song with a dirge-like tempo and that guitar pours out the tears.


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David,
Sung and solo`ed like you mean it; cry whenever you like,I`ll listen!

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Well . . . when it comes to guitars I'm a "Tele" guy but, that's a pretty good tune. You definitely sing and play with feeling!


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Thank you Scott!

I am really glad you enjoyed it!

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