Still remember when country music She was my one and only friend I can see it all so well The hell we used to raise back then Floyd Jane was still in Nashville Writing songs about the rain Kim Williams was still trying to get into That Nashville Hall of Fame Then tree wooden crosses Popped up beside the road Randy Travis said give me that And that bank account she turned to gold Pre Chorus
But storm clouds started brewing And I knew that things were bound to change I just had no idea that people were going to get so strange Some evil men came along and put hip hop inside my song I looked up at heaven and said hey God! What the hell is going on!
Ch:
And I’m still prayin’, still prayin’ Oh Lord please make it end Still prayin’, still prayin’ God I hope you’re still my friend Still prayin’, still prayin’ Oh Lord please make it end Oh Jesus I’m calling out to you What else is a country boy to do Oh Jesus make it end I want my country back again
V2
Back then when things were safe Taylor Swift was only 12 years old We’d never seen any platinum All we’d ever seen was gold Garth Brooks was on vacation Taking care of family I never saw that Florida Georgia Line Unless the cops were after me Then Garth he went back on the road And my heart stopped being cold I thought for just one second I was back inside the fold Pre Chorus
Then the Big Machine started blowing smoke And things would never be the same I just didn’t realize That there would be quite that much pain Somebody started smoking crack inside my song I looked up at heaven and I said hey God What the hell is going on! Ch:
And I’m still prayin', still prayin' Oh Lord please make it end Still prayin’, still prayin’ God I hope you’re still my friend Still prayin’, still prayin’ Oh Lord please make it end Oh Jesus I’m calling out to you What else is a country boy to do Oh Jesus make it end I want my country back again
Words and Music by David Snyder copyright 2018, ASCAP/Day of Faith Records
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This song definitely sounds like the kind of country music that could be on the top country billboards. I think you did a really good job on this one. I especially loved "But storm clouds started brewing and I knew that things were bound to change." Awesome stuff.
Last edited by Ember - PG Music; 05/13/1811:45 AM.
At the end this journey, I sat here thinking... wow! that was really good.
It's a very engaging presentation from top to bottom. I liked everything about it... your writing and singing, the way you arranged the music, and the mix (the opening guitar used for the foundation sounded first class to me).
I really like the Dylanesque vocal. The thing that would really put this over the top IMO is some sort of personalized instrumental track. Dylan had his harmonica to add punch.
This is a really strong folk tune IMO but could be made better with a personalized touch. The funky synth is... funky. Maybe you could have someone add real synth fills etc?
Anyway, I really enjoyed this but I'm seeing more potential...
Ok, I only have all of 10 minutes this morning to finally post a very few things.
First, really well done. The contrast and irony are great!
"Then the Big Machine started blowing smoke" Ha ha ha! What a great line. Are you including this song with your submission for internship? Still laughing...didn't see that one coming.
Nice hand claps. Very "current" sounding
I can just picture a bunch of 20-somethings singing along in agreement; but missing "it." Or a current country artist for that matter.
Great job David.
Chad (Hope that makes it easier)
TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.
Hi David Snyder I love how you do a cross between Tom Petty & Bob Dylan, and still make an original you. Good song production & Lyrics. Glad you're getting the recognition with hot tracks. All the best LPman
Wow - you really did an amazing job here. Some really strong stand out lyrics here as well, but truly that chorus is what did it for me. Very, very catchy. And very, very well mixed. An interesting choice of RealTracks as well, and it works extremely well.
You outdid yourself on this one - thanks for sharing
This is an super write throughout. Terrific references covering the bases. Clever, clever, clever.
Catchy chorus. The synth stabs work nicely. The "modern" beat track later on, too. Nice "sparse" production... As always, a passionate vocal. Good mix.
"...unless the cops were after me." HA!
Being mentioned in the song is a cool experience. Being mentioned in the same one as Kim Williams, Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift - well that is a high point.
Super job on this, Mr. Snyder... guess I need to write one about you!
Sheeesh man, what a great write! There are enough killer lines in there for three or four good songs.
Biting satire, parody, sincerity all in one package and then there's "I never saw that Florida Georgia Line Unless the cops were after me" hahaha
And like HTL said; "I can just picture a bunch of 20-somethings singing along in agreement; but missing "it." Or a current country artist for that matter."
Wow!
J&B
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I especially loved "But storm clouds started brewing and I knew that things were bound to change." Awesome stuff. 
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