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Hi all.
This is a re-write of a song I wrote some time ago.
All comments welcome. Rob4580

Three Chords


If I had a billy I'd bring you some water.
I'd bring you some water to take on your thirst.
I'd take it from it from mountains and deep flowing canyons.
I'd bring you some water to take on your thirst.

If I was a painter I'd paint you a landscape.
With wild rugged ranges in midst of a storm.
I'd paint you a landscape that no one had painted.
I'd bring you some water to take on your thirst.

Chorus
But all I can give you is love and a heartbeat.
To sing you a song is the best I can do.
I'll play you three chords and I'll pen down a love song.
To sing you a song is the best I can do.

Bridge

Chorus
But all I can give you is love and a heartbeat.
To sing you a song is the best I can do.
I'll play you three chords and I'll pen down a love song.
To sing you a song is the best I can do.


****** Song Summary *************
Title: Three Chords
File:Three Chords.SGU
Key=A , Tempo 100, Length (m:s)=2:52
No intro. 92 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 92. Repeat x1 chorus
Melody has 725 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Soloist track has 307 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _NEWLIFE.STY (New Life Med Nylon Country Waltz)

RealTracks in style: ~1122:Bass, Acoustic, CountryWaltz Sw 110
RealTracks in style: ~1701:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryWaltz Sw 110
RealTracks in style: 2717:Guitar, Nylon, Background WaltzBrent Sw 110
RealTracks in style: ~826:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Country Waltz Sw 110
RealTracks in song: 2119:Fiddle, Soloist CountryWaltzAndy Sw 085
RealTracks in song: 3195:Guitar, Acoustic, Soloist WaltzMellowBrent Ev 120
RealDrums [in style:NashClassicWaltzSw^6-a:SideStick, Brushes , b:Snare, Brushes

Mixed in Studio 1 All vocals myself

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Rob,

Loved the lyrics. Vocals and arrangement is top notch. Enjoyed it!

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

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Rob,
the harmony is ace.
I haven't seen/heard "billy" in a song for yonks.
It's a lovely song - I want more verses becasue I dug the way it developed and the way you tied the 1st into the last line of the 2nd.
Tres bonn.


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Very nice romantic waltz with an appropriate title. Excellent vocals and harmonies.

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Rob,

This is beautiful... Love the harmonies on the chorus.

Outstanding song.

Bob

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I like it. Simple but effective lyrics, nicely sung, well mixed.

Sounds like a classic folk song - familiar, but original. laugh


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Originally Posted By: dcuny
I like it. Simple but effective lyrics, nicely sung, well mixed.

Sounds like a classic folk song - familiar, but original. laugh


Rob - David said it perfectly, so I thought I copy his comment...

Well done.

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awesome work loved it eric


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nice one...I enjoyed it!

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Has a nice classic feel. Wonderful vocal as usual, and a very pretty song.

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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Rob,

Loved the lyrics. Vocals and arrangement is top notch. Enjoyed it!

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.


Thank you for listening Misha.

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Originally Posted By: rayc
Rob,
the harmony is ace.
I haven't seen/heard "billy" in a song for yonks.
It's a lovely song - I want more verses becasue I dug the way it developed and the way you tied the 1st into the last line of the 2nd.
Tres bonn.


Hi Ray. Thanks for listening.
I'm working on more lyrics. Rob4580

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Rob,

If you were a painter, you would have painted a lovely, lovely song—just like this one. Every element is pretty darn perfect, from vocals, mood, sentiment, production. Like this in all respects—impressive.

“I’ll pen you three chords and I’ll pen down a love song”—what a great line!

My best to you,

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What a tune - some excellent lyricism here, and your vocals are the perfect vehicle for them. It is tender, emotional, and definitely tugs at the heart a little bit.

You did a fantastic job on this one - great work and thanks for sharing smile


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Lovely.

It's written and performed with that heartfelt feel that you are a master of.

The word genuine always comes to mind when we listen to your productions.

It has a classic feel that makes the listener immediately feel right at home.

Well done all the way around!

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Originally Posted By: jannesan
Very nice romantic waltz with an appropriate title. Excellent vocals and harmonies.

Janne


Thank you for commenting Janne. Rb4580

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Rob,

This is beautiful... Love the harmonies on the chorus.

Outstanding song.

Bob


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Originally Posted By: dcuny
I like it. Simple but effective lyrics, nicely sung, well mixed.

Sounds like a classic folk song - familiar, but original. laugh


Many thanks David. Rob4580

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Good writing!

Excellent vocal, especially when the harmony comes in.

Track sounds good too, enjoyed this one.

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Originally Posted By: dcuny
I like it. Simple but effective lyrics, nicely sung, well mixed.

Sounds like a classic folk song - familiar, but original. laugh


Rob - David said it perfectly, so I thought I copy his comment...

Well done.

fj


Thanks for listening Floyd. Rob4580

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