|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Oct 2025
Posts: 165
Apprentice
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Oct 2025
Posts: 165 |
I wrote this song a couple of years ago when I realized that so many people are glad that the year ends , thinking that the new year will somehow be better. It happens EVERY YEAR , which means that every year brings good times and bad. So, that's what this songs is about..........doing the same thing over and over and thinking that things will get better. Now don't get the impression that I think that's a bad thing. It's just an observation about human behavior. I enjoyed having some Christmas songs in the background at times in this song. By the way, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday.
season.https://youtu.be/EZc6aWCate0
THE CHRISTMAS TREE IS TAKEN DOWN, THE GIFTS ALL PUT AWAY
THE YEAR IS FINALLY OVER, WITH A NEW ONE ON THE WAY
WE HAD GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES...JUST LIKE EVERY YEAR
SO WHY DO FOLKS THINK BETTER TIMES WILL COME WITH THIS NEW YEAR
THE DECORATIONS EVERYWHERE THAT MADE OUR HOMES SO NICE
THE KNICKKNACKS AND THE CHRISTMAS WREATH, THE OUTSIDE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
THEY'RE TAKEN DOWN AND ALL BOXED UP TO WAIT A YEAR AND THEN
WE'LL TAKE 'EM OUT AND SET "EM UP FOR CHRISTMAS ONCE AGAIN
YEAH THE CHRISTMAS TREE IS TAKEN DOWN AND FOLKS THINK THINGS WILL CHANGE
BUT A NEW YEAR DOESN'T CHANGE A THING SO THINGS REMAIN THE SAME
IT'S LIKE GROUNDHOG DAY, YEAR AFTER YEAR...WITH HABITS WE CAN'T BREAK
SO THE RESOLUTIONS DISAPPEAR AND LEAVE US IN THEIR WAKE
SO CHRISTMAS TIME IS OVER AND WE'LL REPEAT IT ALL NEXT YEAR
WHEN OUR BETTER ANGELS SHOW THEIR FACE AND FOLKS SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER
WE'LL GATHER WITH THE ONES WE LOVE...OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
AND SO IT JUST GOES ON AND ON, THE CYCLE NEVER ENDS
BUT IT SURELY WOULD BE NICE IF WE COULD BOTTLE CHRISTMAS CHEER
AND TAKE IT OUT AND SPREAD IT 'ROUND, EVERY DAY OF EVERY YEAR
WE NEED THOSE BETTER ANGELS 'CAUSE THERE'S LOTS OF WORK TO DO
'CAUSE THE WORLD IS KIND OF MESSED UP AND THE BILL IS COMING DUE
YEAH THE CHRISTMAS TREE IS TAKEN DOWN AND FOLKS THINK THINGS WILL CHANGE
BUT A NEW YEAR DOESN'T CHANGE A THING SO THINGS REMAIN THE SAME
IT'S LIKE GROUNDHOG DAY, YEAR AFTER YEAR BUT WHO KNOWS WHAT WILL BE
THOSE BETTER ANGELS JUST MIGHT STICK AROUND AND CHANGE OUR DESTINTY
****** Song Summary *************
Title: THE CHRISTMAS TREE IS TAKEN DOWN
File:THE CHRISTMAS TREE IS TAKEN DOWN.SGU
Key=D , Tempo 100, Length (m:s)=4:26
4 bar intro, 105 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 109. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _CSWINGA.STY (Country Swing w/ Acoustic Guitar)
RealTracks in style: ~~535:Bass, Electric, Pop Sw 085
RealTracks in style: ~~527:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Hank Sw 085
RealTracks in style: ~~530:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 085
RealTracks in style: ~370:Pedal Steel, Background Hank Sw 120
RealDrums in style:NashvilleSwing8^5-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat
UCburjOr7ODdYKgiTfoEhxVA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2025
Posts: 1,063
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Mar 2025
Posts: 1,063 |
Hi Sol!
You’ve made some insightful observations of Christmas human behaviour here - in fact, a lot of your songs have insights on human behaviour. I love the BV sneaky line ‘You better watch out, you better not cry’ - well done.
Andrew
PS the URL for you video is touching/immediately following the word ‘season.’ so it’s not easy to click on a hyperlink.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Oct 2025
Posts: 165
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Oct 2025
Posts: 165 |
Hi Sol!
You’ve made some insightful observations of Christmas human behaviour here - in fact, a lot of your songs have insights on human behaviour. I love the BV sneaky line ‘You better watch out, you better not cry’ - well done.
Andrew
PS the URL for you video is touching/immediately following the word ‘season.’ so it’s not easy to click on a hyperlink. Thanks for the feedback. I think that a lot of my songs are thoughtful and philosophical........at least I try. Thanks for you comments.
UCburjOr7ODdYKgiTfoEhxVA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!
If you're already using Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, make sure to grab the latest update! Build 904 is now available for download and includes the newest additions and enhancements from our team.
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!
Already a Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows user? Stay up to date and download the build 1237 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
PowerTracks Pro 2026 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks 2026 is here—bringing powerful new enhancements designed to make your production workflow faster, smoother, and more intuitive than ever.
The enhanced Mixer now shows Track Type and Instrument icons for instant track recognition, while a new grid option simplifies editing views. Non-floating windows adopt a modern title bar style, replacing the legacy blue bar.
The Master Volume is now applied at the end of the audio chain for consistent levels and full-signal master effects.
Tablature now includes a “Save bends when saving XML” option for improved compatibility with PG Music tools. Plus, you can instantly match all track heights with a simple Ctrl-release after resizing, and Add2 chords from MGU/SGU files are now fully supported... and more!
Get started today—first-time packages start at just $49.
Already using PowerTracks Pro Audio? Upgrade for as little as $29 and enjoy the latest improvements!
Order now!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.
Another exciting new addition is the new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!
Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!
We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can process an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Happy New Year!
Thank you for being part of the Band-in-a-Box® community.
Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!
Season's Greetings!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season—thanks for being part of our community!
The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.
Team PG
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,050
Posts799,411
Members40,020
| |
Most Online44,367
Mar 4th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean