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Sat Watching late night TV and this tune came into my head,granted I was watching Preacher at the time .Hope you enjoy

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Title: BACKWOODS CHURCH
File:BACKWOODS CHURCH.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 95, Length (m:s)=4:30
No intro. 104 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 104. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _HVLNPOP.STY (Violin Background Country)

RealTracks in style: 366:Bass, Electric, Country Ev 065
RealTracks in style: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 2033:Mandolin, Soloist CountryAndy Ev 065
RealTracks in style: 2337:Violin, Background, PopHigh Ev 085 (1TrackStringSection)
RealTracks in song: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~363:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 085
RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven8^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat

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BACKWOODS CHURCH

His hands were held above his head
A smell of liquor on his breath
This could be his last chance yet
He hoped to pull it through

A sorry sinner among many saints
Some who believed and some who'd wait
To see if this old man and his faith
Just what they could do

Tabbacco stains on fingers long
A three day growth and a saviours song
More hallalujahs then ever before
around him in them pews

The beads of sweat on his furrowed brow
A glance towards that old cross now
A throat so dry he wondered how
He'd ever get on through


But he faith more now than then
And with his soul he prayed again
Dear lord forgive us for our sins
For we all trust in you

But he believed in everything that good book said
He believed in every word that he read
He found his strength and how
In that backwoods church that day

A brand new start from way up above
Once again he'd found gods love
He remembered that when he was lost
Somehow he found a way
In that backwoods church that day


A sunday morning a brave new world
Here comes daddy with his little girl
The tears that fall can all be heard
Above that wedding tune

Twelve months ago when he held her hand
The doctord said she'd never walk again
But he faith faith and he had a plan
And with the good lord saw it through


But he believed in everything that good book said
He believed in every word that he read
He found his strength and how
In that backwoods church that day

A brand new start from way up above
Once again he'd found gods love
He remembered that when he was lost
Somehow he found a way
In that backwoods church that day

A fine tune, and a good story to boot Thanks for sharing! A very engaging tune, and the arrangements are on point too.

You should be proud of this, Biglad

Thank You Deryk ,Kind words I aprreicate the feedback

WHAT a lovely song, my kinda country for sure. Nice melody, and nicely arranged

Nothing better than a well crafted lyric.
Great story telling as well.
Lets hope you do some more late night TV watching.
Thanks for listing.
Rob

Thank you Rob .I always seem to stay up late and watch rubbish really lol,but if it inspires me im all for it
Cheers Brad

Super story in the lyrics. Delivered perfectly in an excellent country song. Well done

Hey, I watch "Preacher"

Good visuals in the verses that I could see from that show,

I often write from inspirations of tv shows

I enjoyed this, my only suggestion is that I would move

the chorus up to come sooner in the song.

Kenny

Thanks scott I appreciate the feedback

Thanks kenny I was thinking the same thing its a bit long winded before the chorus hits .ill give it a go when ive more time
cheers Brad

HI Brad,

Storytelling is an art. Music is an art. One is difficult enough to master. But mastering both and then melding them into one super project is exceedingly difficult. Congrats on a job well done!

Alan

Thank you alan that's so kind of you.cheers brad

Story songs seem to elude me. I can barely make it through writing two or three verses. But I do admire those that can lyrically and musically tell a story with the imagery that helps you live it.

As Bill Monroe would call it...a true life story.

Well done!

J&B

Brad, you always deliver a great country song! Good story telling and putting this one together! Take care, T

Cheers torrey ,I appreciate the kind words
Brad

Thank you J n B .I Try to tell a story ,sometimes it works .I Appreicate the feedback
Take Care Brad

A classic Country sound to this, Brad.

A real Jerry Jeff Walker feel to the whole thing...

"A three day growth and a saviours song" - nice touch....

fj

Hey Brad, I liked this story song. Has a real good country melody. Enjoyed, Tom

Thank you Floyd ,appreciate the feedback. glad you enjoyed it

Thanks Tom ,glad you enjoyed the song ,appreciate the feedback