Youtube video: In paradise (when you smile)
Song title: In paradise when you smile
I wrote this song back in 2006 (or maybe even earlier? - still writing songs today) and originally recorded it with an earlier version of BIAB using an imported midi as the style. In October 2023, I re-recorded it with amended lyrics (the link between the verses and the chorus was obscure), sped it up a little, and with changed accompaniment. The song is about my partner.

The drums and piano were generated by Band-in-a-Box and I recorded my bass, ukulele, lead guitars and vocals.
The BIAB style used is _BRITPOP.STY (Classic British Pop)
I output a wav file for each track and imported into Cakewalk by Bandlab, then replaced tracks other than drums and piano with my own recordings, sometimes inspired by the BIAB track. For vocals, I usually triple track the main vocal and push two of the tracks hard left and right with the volume dropped on each to sit behind my chosen main vocal. In this song, I have also double-tracked the lead guitars.

Song Lyrics
INTRO
VERSE 1
As the curtains come down and the sun’s fingers caress the carpet
Like a headache dissipating after long cool drinks of water
PRE-CHORUS 1
I can feel it pass – I can feel it slippin’ away it’s slipping away…
VERSE 2
My worries and fears are replaced by contentment and peace
My greatest joy is to see you safe and at ease
PRE-CHORUS 2
I can feel it pass – I can feel the worry slippin’ away it’s slipping away…
CHORUS
I’m in paradise when you smile
I’ve ascended to the gates of heaven for a while
Experiencing life on a permanent high
I’m in paradise when you smile
SOLO over VERSE 1 (first line only)
PRE-CHORUS 2
Do you feel it pass – do you feel worries slippin’ away? They’re slipping away…
CHORUS
I’m in paradise when you smile
I’ve ascended to the gates of heaven for a while
Experiencing life on a permanent high
I’m in paradise when you smile
BRIDGE
The days of trouble are beyond me
Replaced by your love with me
Do you feel it pass too – do you feel trouble slippin’ away? It’s slipping away…
CHORUS
I’m in paradise when you smile
I’ve ascended to the gates of heaven for a while
Experiencing life on a permanent high
I’m in paradise when you smile
OUTRO

Regards,
Andrew D
Adelaide, Sth Aust
Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/SQE4btVvNVkLq74e9
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewoftheantipodes