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Here is a short country song done in the style of Waylon Jennings.

Hope you enjoy. Created in BIAB and recorded and mixed entirely in RealBand. Comments welcome.

Die A Little At A Time


****** Song Summary *************
Title: Die A Little At A Time
File:Die A Little At A Time.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 114, Length (m:s)=2:37
Style is _FPBRTEV.STY (2 EvFgerpickGuitars wBand[120RS])

RealTracks in style: ~684:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~1677:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~522:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120
RealTracks in song: ~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealTracks in song: ~685:Harmonica, Background Pop Ev 120
RealDrums in Song: BossaRockPerc^1-a:Congas , b:Percussion Busy
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Die A little at a time

I wake up in the morning with no sunshine
fighting a battle I may never win
you left me with this burden on my mind
and I'll die just a little at a time

when you left you broke this heart of mine
broke it into a thousand tiny pieces
you left me with this burden on my mind
and I'll die just a little at a time

instrumental break

Well I wake up in the morning with no sunshine
fighting a battle I may never win
my heart is broken into a thousand tiny pieces
and I'll die just a little at a time
a little at a time

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Good song in a style I love. Much enjoyed. Cheers.

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Charlie

Really liked the entire song. Great introduction, good lyrics, nice feel throughout.

The harmonica was especially influential in the breaks.

Nice job all 'round.


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Charlie,

I really enjoyed this one. Great vocal and loved the harmonica.

Bob

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Hi Charlie,

I really enjoyed the listen. The mood you created with your singing, your arrangement and your production was really excellent. It's two enthusiastic thumbs up from me!

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Very very nice Charlie. The vocal on this one is great. So gentle. I enjoyed it very much.


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RichMac - Thanks for stopping by. I was very much influenced by Waylon Jennings music and wrote this song many years ago when just starting out learning and playing music.

Trevor - I appreciate you listening and taking time to comment. Glad you enjoyed it. The harmonica was heard in a lot of Waylon's early songs. I thought it fit the song well too.

Bob - Thanks for listening. This seems like a song that would catch your attention.

Noel - I always look forward to your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed this one.

Josie - Always glad to hear from you. Thanks for listening. I was probably enjoying your Facebook video of your live performance with your friends doing John Denver's "Back Home Again " about the same time you listened to this tune here on the forum. Good job on the cover.


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Hi Charlie,

very gentle song. Your voice and the nice arrangement deliver the mood of the lyrics very well.
I really enjoyed the listen.

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Very heartfelt vocal which I enjoyed and nice chord changes.

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Very nice tune!! Music and arrangement are very pleasant and sweet. As others have said, excellent vocal. Love the vibe of this one!! Take care. Greg

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Hi Charlie I also love this style of music. Excellent story. Well done


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Charlie,

Nice production. It fit the song perfectly. And a good mix.

The real standout here, though, is your vocal. You really "brought it" on this. (with a nice Waylon feel, too). Heartfelt. Or, actually... "broken-hearted-felt"...

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hi charlie this is very well done love the chord changes vocal harp everything eric


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Guenter - Thanks for listening. Glad you found it enjoyable.

Josie - I appreciate your comments. I've been singing this one a long time and I'm partial to the early Waylon Jennings style. Must have helped me out this time. ;=)

Greg - Thanks for taking time to listen and comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Scott - Thanks. This is my favorite style. Thanks for stopping by.

Floyd - Always look forward to your thoughts on a song. Thanks for listening. Using a new mic on this one. Maybe it helped...

F.M.M. - Thanks. Yep, you hear this chord progression in a lot of Americana and 70's country music. Favorite style of mine too.


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Love the intro with the staggered introduction of instruments. And the vibe from the vocals to the mix are all spot on.

Super job! much enjoyed!

Oh on second listen, I just heard the percussion that precedes the drums. Excellent touch!

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Hi Charlie,

A classic!
Sung in this introvert style this song needs. This is a great write! This is one of my favourites since I joined the forum!
Simplicity reveals the genius!

Tipping my hat,

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We miss Waylon -- a lot. I think I
have his whole catalog.

This is indeed reminiscent of his
style. Your vocal and the harp
really nail it.

Thanks for the enjoyable trip
back a few years...to a time when
country music was, well, music.

J&B


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This is indeed reminiscent of Waylon's
style. Your vocal and the harp
really nail it.

J&B[/quote]

Charlie, You've never sounded better! The restraint in the vocal brings it home. I really like the write and the mix sounds great. This is the real deal. Tom

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Gruverider - Thanks for listening. It was a fun song to do and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Even more so that you went back for seconds.

Fred - I really appreciate your nice compliment. It means a lot. It's always fun to make someone's favorite list.

Janice and Bud - Thanks for listening and commenting. Waylon was a big influence for me. I even had an old fender guitar finished in the same style as his. Of course, his songs fit right into the country rock band's playlist I played in back in the day. I'm glad I got it close enough to make your memories enjoyable.

Tommy - I always look forward to your thoughts and comments. My chest puffed out a little today and I'm still smiling. Thanks for listening. And.... I'll take a vocal compliment anytime I can get one!


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beautifull song...Il like the arrangement (Viva BIAB)

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