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First song with the 2021 BIAB.
Just thinking about the things some of us do for financial reward but some of us would do them anyway. A little twist in the tail.

Vic

https://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold/doing-it-for-nothing

Doing it for nothing ©2020 Vic Arnold
V.1
See him with the guitar
sitting on a stool,
bathing in the spotlight,
looking kinda cool.
Room's half empty.
Everyone is quiet.
Turns up the amplifier,
starts a little riot.
V.2
Writes a few love songs,
Blues and serenades.
Local promoter says
"Son, you got it made".
Come and light up my bar room
any night or day.
Free beer but
you don't get paid
Ch.1
Doing it for nothing.
Guitar and shades.
Doing it for nothing.
"Son, you got it made".
Doing it for nothing.
Don't get paid.
Doing it for nothing
but you'd do it anyway .
V.3
See her with her friends
walking 'cross the sand,
picking up the plastic,
needles and cans.
Gets a nod of thanks
and a picture in the press.
Mentioned in the church mag.
for cleaning up the mess.
Ch.2
Doing it for nothing.
Bagging up the trash.
Doing it for nothing.
No a whiff of cash
Doing it for nothing
on a rainy day.
Doing it for nothing.
She'd do it anyway.
V.4
Had a reputation
for dealing in dope.
Got a little problem
on a slippery slope
Now he stands on the corner
smoking his weed.
Looking for a handout.
Mind gone to seed.
Ch.2
Doing it for nothing.
White cane and shades.
Doing it for nothing.
No job, no trade.
Doing it for nothing.
Don't get paid.
Doing it for nothing.
He'd do it anyway.

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Hi, Vic:

You may want to double-check your song uploaded correctly. For me, it's not playing anything on Soundcloud. I can play pretty much anything else on Soundcloud, including Aces and Eights, so it might just be an upload issue. Then again I'm on retreat in the mountains with slow internet, so it could be me.

Cheers,

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Sorry Deej.
Updated now.

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I like the three character vignettes, which support your some theme. Catchy chorus!

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Hi Vic ...

Another great song from you. I always enjoy what I hear when I click onto one of your songs. I liked the "quiet" and "riot" rhyme. I agree with Ez about the chorus - really nice!

Best to you. Take care ...

Alan


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Thanks Ez.
Yes. I suppose there could have been more verses too.

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Hi Al.
Your support is always there.
Thank you.

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Clever slice-of-life images fit well into your song. Nice work, I enjoyed it.


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Hi TuneMonger.
Thanks for taking the time. There is an updated version with different guitar sounds since this morning.

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Vic,

Glad I came back for the listen. Definitely in ear worm territory with that chorus. Nice write and pjroduction—particularly like that lead solo. The whole song has a Mark Knopfler vibe to it, but totally you in the execution. Solid, solid tune.

Have a Happy. New Year!

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Hi Deej.
Happy new year to you too.
I am a MK fan so the influence would likely creep in.

Thank you for returning.

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Excellent. Well done! Really enjoyed it.

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That's paints some interesting lyrical scenes!
Nicely put together.
Well done1

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Thanks for the support, Musician17.

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Hi Moto.
Glad of your appreciation.

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