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Something to Believe In #403828 03/26/17 03:38 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	I don't know if it is just me, but I think these 2017 Audiophile Tracks are just outright gorgeous. Some huge advances in sound quality. What a joy to work with these. Hope you enjoy this. Kept it simple. https://soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel/something-to-believe-in Something to Believe In David Snyder V1 There’s a reason I’m driving on 95 Why I told my city friends goodbye I’m tired of the asphalt under these boots My country heart can’t shake its roots Designer dresses can be deceiving When there’s nothing inside and nothing worth keepin’ But there’s a girl in church in my home town Who sings like no one else around Not a thing about me she can’t mend And when she kisses me that’s how I win Don’t need this world or what it pays Take a heart of gold any day CH: Cause she gives me something to believe in Yeah, she gives me something to believe in You know the right girl can set you free And her small town is big enough for me So I ain’t leaving, no I ain’t leaving V2 There’s a reason I’m walking in through this door I was raised ‘round here and I been through war Seen the very worst that the world can do I know the difference now between a lie and the truth Never put much faith in a bar of gold Knew that much when I was eight years old And when I met her on one moonlit night By amazing grace I saw the light It’s got nothing to do with guilt or sin You just compare the places that you’ve been My daddy told me when I was ten Son the best you can do is marry your friend CH And she gives me something to believe in Yeah, she gives me something to believe in you know the right girl can set you free And her small town is big enough for me So I ain’t leaving, no I ain’t leaving Bridge: By the grace of God, I’m on this road, and you can’t change what my heart knows I’m not waiting ‘til I’m fifty or a hundred years old, I’m betting right now on this heart of gold CH: And she gives me something to believe in Yeah, she gives me something to believe in Yeah, she gives me something to believe in And her small town is big enough for me So I ain’t leaving, no I ain’t leaving Music and Lyrics copyright 2017 by David Snyder Produced, Arranged, Recorded and Engineered by David Snyder. All rights reserved. RealTracks in song: ~535:Bass, Electric, Pop Sw 085 RealTracks in style: 625:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Rascal Sw 075 RealTracks in song: ~969:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountrySwingCleanHeld Sw 085 RealDrums in style: NashvilleSwing16^4-a:HiHat, Sidestick , b:Snare, Hihat Vocals and Additional Instrumentation, David Snyder ******************* David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Something to Believe In David Snyder #403837 03/26/17 06:49 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,647 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David Veteran
Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,647 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Hi David' Cool Song! On first listen, your songs Sound a bit raw asdn not quite finished. Thern, on subsequent listen, we hear this sing that is indeed finished but passed on the whistles and bells because the indigenous qualities were all that was needed.You always manage to sat the most with the least amount of whistles anb bells. A good guitar, a good tune and a perfectly natural voice to ble3nd it in to a magical piece ofr music, Works for us, We loved it a bunch, Wishing you the best, David. We love your music! Alan & Di BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Something to Believe In David Snyder #403845 03/26/17 08:13 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia	David You keep pumping out good ones - nice set of lyrics to a pared back band that sounds great. Peter

Re: Something to Believe In David Snyder #403859 03/27/17 01:10 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,062 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,062 Ontario, Canada	Love the lyrics, David! And there is something about your voice, it has a real "honest" quality if that makes sense. Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: Something to Believe In David Snyder #403870 03/27/17 02:01 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,866 South Carolina C Charlie Fogle Veteran
Charlie Fogle Veteran C Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,866 South Carolina	David, you've added a whole new dimension to the forum. You are an excellent writer, producer and performer. You can be as soft as you are edgy. Another great song. Enjoyed listening to your latest. Charlie BIAB 2026:RB 2026, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.

Re: Something to Believe In David Snyder #403876 03/27/17 02:24 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,858 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,858 Middlesex, NC	You're quickly becoming one of my favorite lyricists on this website. (and a few others too) Just one of several lines that hit me .... Quote: Designer dresses can be deceiving When there’s nothing inside and nothing worth keepin’ damn! ... just good writing You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

Re: Something to Believe In David Snyder #403897 03/27/17 04:22 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,921 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,921 Florida	Nice one, David. I like the simple production for this. Really nice, sing-able chorus. Positive love songs - what it's all about... Like. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Something to Believe In David Snyder #403898 03/27/17 04:24 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,330 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,330 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Another awesome tune David. Agree with Herb. You certainly have an impressive catalogue of lyrics. Super vocal super lyric and awesome backtrack.... Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Something to Believe In David Snyder #403900 03/27/17 04:35 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA. 44kfl Veteran
44kfl Veteran Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA.	That 2nd verse is killer! A great write and great song Kenny

Re: Something to Believe In Al-David #403907 03/27/17 05:12 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Thanks Alan and Di! Yeah, I was going to add more stuff to this, then I sat back and said: Why? Why add in a bunch of useless stuff and ruin a perfectly good song? I'm really trying to boil it down to 4 instrumental tracks now, and only add other tracks if I really, really need them and they don't get in the way of the vocals. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Something to Believe In PeterF #403908 03/27/17 05:13 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Thanks Peter! "Pared back" is becoming more appealing to me these days. Glad you liked it!! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Something to Believe In BlueAttitude #403910 03/27/17 05:17 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Thanks Dave! I really appreciate that. I have been working mighty hard on it and I know exactly what you mean. I read an interview with John Mayer sometime back and he was talking about how vocals are "devilish" and the "hardest part." He says he can play the guitar in his sleep but he has to work hard on the vocals. I can't remember the exact phrasing but he said something to the effect that you have to relax and not "try too hard" but that was a lot harder than it seems. I think he nailed it. It is hard. But thanks for the kind words!!! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Something to Believe In Charlie Fogle #403911 03/27/17 05:18 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Thanks Charlie! That means so much coming from YOU man. Thanks for the kind comments! I am really glad you liked it! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Something to Believe In Guitarhacker #403912 03/27/17 05:20 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Thanks Herb!!! That means an awful lot coming from a pro like you. You have been one heck of a mentor Herb. I wouldn't be here without ya man. Thanks for the kind words. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Something to Believe In floyd jane #403913 03/27/17 05:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Thank ya buddy!! I really loved your last one as well. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Something to Believe In Scott C #403914 03/27/17 05:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Thank you Scott! That means a lot. I am so glad you enjoyed it. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Something to Believe In 44kfl #403915 03/27/17 05:22 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Thanks Kenny!! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Something to Believe In David Snyder #403930 03/27/17 06:44 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida tommyad Veteran
tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida	David, I like the chorus melody and the laid back, simple production. Nice vocal and some really great lines in the lyrics. Good one. Tom

Re: Something to Believe In David Snyder #403962 03/27/17 09:59 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,067 The Netherlands RnAM Veteran
RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,067 The Netherlands	like I said in my SoundCloud comment: very nice and folky! Rob We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos http://rnam.net/

Re: Something to Believe In David Snyder #403979 03/27/17 11:11 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	David, This one just rings true from first to last -the great sounding strummed guitar to your fine vocal... and above all a really good write. Great instinct to keep it simple! Robert

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