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#513751 12/30/18 06:54 AM
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Yes I Do.MGU
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Added RealTrack: 522:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120

I conceived the song to be duet, but my singing partner never showed
so I changed some "Is & Mes" and rewrote it for a solo performance.
Hope you enjoy it.


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Yes I Do © Jim Hughes

Do I love you Yes I do
I really love you Yes I do
There's never been a day I don't count the ways
That I love you
Do I need you Yes I do
I really need you Yes I do
There's never been a day I don't count the ways
That I love you
When I look at you hon
I am sure I found the one
And when you look at me
I know you're all I'll ever need
Do I want you Yes I do
I really want you Yes I do
There's never been a day I don't count the ways
That I love you


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nice melody

feels nostalgic

enjoyed the listen,

Kenny

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Jim,

A really nice "simple love song".

Well sung, well mixed.

Sounds like something The Everly Brothers might have done.

Nice.

fj

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Jim,

A really nice "simple love song".

Well sung, well mixed.

Sounds like something The Everly Brothers might have done.

Nice.

fj


Jim,

My thoughts exactly... Enjoyed this - great job.

Bob

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hi jim really enjoyed this tune nice vocal thanks eric


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Cool tune. I got an Everly Bros vibe on the is song. Super vocal song and backtrack. would have been nice to hear your singing partner as well on the song.


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Hello Jim,

that's exactly what we (or should I say: our darlings?) need once in a while: a lovely and soulful love song. very nice melody, well-arranged and as allways sung with a lot of feeling. Enjoyed it a lot.

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A sweet simple love song to be sung to that special person. Very heartfelt. Love the vocals, you can tell it's from the heart. Good song.

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Hi, Jim !:))


What a nice little
sweet lovesong you´ve
made and sung with
real feeling ! Nice !

Cheers
Dani

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Jim,

Heartfelt lyrics and vocal with a good melody.
Very enjoyable!

Robert

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Hello, Jim...

The lyrics of your song, "Yes, I Do", are as simple and as lovingly expressive as a lullaby. Your Real Style and additional RealTrack choices create a sound that is as gentle as a baby's heartbeart, that is open and honest in feeling, and as warm as a hug. This is all sweetness, all of it, the kind of thing you would sing straight into someone's bashful, but loving face.

I think this is the first song I'd heard from you. I hope it won't be the last.

Sincerely,

LOREN

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Simple, short and sincere, a perfect love song. What a pleasant listen! Thanks Jim!

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Originally Posted By: 44kfl
nice melody
feels nostalgic
enjoyed the listen,
Kenny

Thanks, Kenny... I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Jim,
A really nice "simple love song".
Well sung, well mixed.
Sounds like something The Everly Brothers might have done.
Nice.
fj

Floyd, thanks for your comments... I really liked the sounds of Phil & Don.

Originally Posted By: rsdean
Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Jim,
A really nice "simple love song".
Well sung, well mixed.
Sounds like something The Everly Brothers might have done.
Nice.
fj

Jim,
My thoughts exactly... Enjoyed this - great job.
Bob

Thanks, Bob... I'm glad you liked the effort.

Originally Posted By: F.M.M.
hi jim really enjoyed this tune nice vocal thanks eric

Eric, thank you for your compliment... Its muchly appreciated.

Originally Posted By: Scott C
Cool tune. I got an Everly Bros vibe on the is song. Super vocal song and backtrack. would have been nice to hear your singing partner as well on the song.

Thanks, Scott... The "singing partner" may have gotten cold feet when she heard my recording booth was a shower wink.

Originally Posted By: Crossroads
Hello Jim,
that's exactly what we (or should I say: our darlings?) need once in a while: a lovely and soulful love song. very nice melody, well-arranged and as allways sung with a lot of feeling. Enjoyed it a lot.
Stefan

Thanks, Stefan... Love songs keep songwriters in business.

Originally Posted By: Belladonna
A sweet simple love song to be sung to that special person. Very heartfelt. Love the vocals, you can tell it's from the heart. Good song.

Belladonna, thank you for lovely compliments.

Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Jim !:))
What a nice little
sweet loves one you´ve
made and sung with
real feeling ! Nice !
Cheers
Dani

Thank you, Dani, for you kind comments.

Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Jim,
Heartfelt lyrics and vocal with a good melody.
Very enjoyable!
Robert

Robert, thank you for listening & taking the time to comment.

Originally Posted By: bluage
Hello, Jim...
The lyrics of your song, "Yes, I Do", are as simple and as lovingly expressive as a lullaby. Your Real Style and additional RealTrack choices create a sound that is as gentle as a baby's heartbeart, that is open and honest in feeling, and as warm as a hug. This is all sweetness, all of it, the kind of thing you would sing straight into someone's bashful, but loving face.
I think this is the first song I'd heard from you. I hope it won't be the last.
Sincerely,
LOREN

Thank you Loren for your compliments... Hopefully I will find more time to participate in this wonderful forum.

Originally Posted By: Skyline
Simple, short and sincere, a perfect love song. What a pleasant listen! Thanks Jim!
Regards John

Thank you, John... I glad you enjoyed it.


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Very nice!

'do i love you?... yes i do', straight to the point!
the listener has no doubt what this song is about. smile


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Originally Posted By: robsmusic

Very nice!
'do i love you?... yes i do', straight to the point!
the listener has no doubt what this song is about. smile
-rob

Rob, thanks for the listening & commenting...
I appreciate it.


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Really well done! Love your vocal performance on this. Really strong, and a lot of sincerity behind it. The hook is nicely catchy too, and that groove had my foot tapping right away. Someone else mentioned a feeling akin to the Everly Brothers, and I actually think that's a decent comparison.

You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing smile


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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Really well done! Love your vocal performance on this. Really strong, and a lot of sincerity behind it. The hook is nicely catchy too, and that groove had my foot tapping right away. Someone else mentioned a feeling akin to the Everly Brothers, and I actually think that's a decent comparison.

You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing smile

Thank you Deryk for the listen & compliments.


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Straight forward and to the point...and we like what floyd said about the Everly Brothers...yep it does.

Lots of soul also!

Enjoyed it...

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Hey Jim,

This is great! There sure are a lot of beautiful love songs popping up on the forum. Must be contagious!

The simplicity of this really makes it.

Super job man.

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Straight forward and to the point...and we like what floyd said about the Everly Brothers...yep it does.
Lots of soul also!
Enjoyed it...
J&B

Thanks, guys, for your kind comments.

Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Hey Jim,
This is great! There sure are a lot of beautiful love songs popping up on the forum. Must be contagious!
The simplicity of this really makes it.
Super job man.

Thanks, David...
I think you are right...
There sure are a lot of beautiful love songs popping up on the forum!


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