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A Day Short of Disaster My goal was just to write a three chord song, but then I couldn't resist adding them there extra chords.  I don't know if this would be considered rock or country or a little of both. The Wrecking Crew: 2757 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RockHeavy8thsCr 2758 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RockHeavy8thsM 4323 Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RockNRollFastKevin 4421 Guitar, Lap Steel, Background CountryPopGritty 4055 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightHi 995 Bass, Electric, HardRockLA RealDrums-RockHardModernEv Last Monday night I went to Sunday’s Bar I talked til Tuesday. I didn’t get very far Got home at 3:15; my wife was waiting at the door She said don’t bother coming home any more I can’t stop the sky from falling on my head I can’t go down hill any faster My mouth don't follow anything I've said I'm always a dollar late and a day short of disaster Early Wednesday morn, I was cruising in my truck Sheriff McCallister said that I was out of luck He’s gonna seize my vehicle, gonna lock it in the pound Ain’t got no license for driving myself around I can’t stop the sky from falling on my head I can’t go down hill any faster My mouth don't follow anything I've said I'm always a dollar late and a day short of disaster I stumbled from my job And I don’t know where to land I’m doing what I can’t When I think I can Spending all my time Running from the repo man I can’t stop the sky from falling on my head I can’t go down hill any faster My mouth don't follow anything I've said I'm always a dollar late and a day short of disaster
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I would call it Nashville country!
A great vocal with very good lyrics
"I'm always a dollar late and a day short of disaster", what a great line!
Super backing band and mix
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Little of both for sure. Heck, a LOT of both is even closer. Super vocals and harmonies/BGVs. Like the down-on-my-luck-but-still-kickin' lyrics. Lots of energy in the band and vocals to push this into a real pleasing overdrive. Super song, no matter how many chords. 
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Nice one Scott,
good band, good story and excellent vocals.
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Scott, A good Poor-Little-Me song. Sounds like solid 70's Rock to me, with a little shake of Country. Good vocals. Nice mix. Love those little call-an-response BGVs. fj
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Cool rock song with the 70's feel. Nice lines like "I can't go down hill any faster". Catchy groove and the band is very tight. The piano is excellent choice, I wish it would be even louder. I would say that "Three chords good, more chords better." Enjoyable vocals and very nice harmonies. Janne
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It definitely has a bit of Bonnie Raitt with the slide guitar peeking in and out between the lyrical phrases. Very enjoyable, Scott. I always seem just short of disaster myself, so I really enjoyed the lyrics too.
Na zdrowie!
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I would call it Nashville country!
A great vocal with very good lyrics
"I'm always a dollar late and a day short of disaster", what a great line!
Super backing band and mix Thanks, Mario. I came up with that line back in May and finally had time to build a song around it.
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Little of both for sure. Heck, a LOT of both is even closer. Super vocals and harmonies/BGVs. Like the down-on-my-luck-but-still-kickin' lyrics. Lots of energy in the band and vocals to push this into a real pleasing overdrive. Super song, no matter how many chords. Thanks, Ron. I appreciate the positive feedback.
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Nice one Scott,
good band, good story and excellent vocals. Thanks much, Ray!
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Scott,
This is awesome! Absolutely my new favorite from you. Love the song and LOVE the vocal!
Superb mix and arrangement.
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Good stuff, Scott, love the groove and excellent vocal! Love the call and response BGV's too.
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Good to hear you rockin' out Scott. Sounds like a mix of BTO & Lynyrd. The main character is a bit of a villain and the perfect object of ridicule to the songs' narrative. I think I know him <sly grin>. Good band and mix. Fun song and entertaining listen. Not autobiographical I hope Well Done.
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Scott, A good Poor-Little-Me song. Sounds like solid 70's Rock to me, with a little shake of Country. Good vocals. Nice mix. Love those little call-an-response BGVs. fj Thanks, Floyd. Just writing about some people I've known all rolled into one character.
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Cool rock song with the 70's feel. Nice lines like "I can't go down hill any faster". Catchy groove and the band is very tight. The piano is excellent choice, I wish it would be even louder. I would say that "Three chords good, more chords better." Enjoyable vocals and very nice harmonies. Janne Thanks, Janne. I tweak that piano.
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It definitely has a bit of Bonnie Raitt with the slide guitar peeking in and out between the lyrical phrases. Very enjoyable, Scott. I always seem just short of disaster myself, so I really enjoyed the lyrics too.
Na zdrowie!
Dewey Dewey, Thanks! Sometimes, I feel that way too, especially when the checking account balance gets low.
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Hi, Scott. Classic country lyrics, classic rock sound. And a very '60s BGV! Fun listen!
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Scott,
This is awesome! Absolutely my new favorite from you. Love the song and LOVE the vocal!
Superb mix and arrangement.
Bob Thanks, Bob. Glad you liked it.
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Good stuff, Scott, love the groove and excellent vocal! Love the call and response BGV's too.
Excellent! Thanks, Dave. I was channeling my inner Beatle on the BGVs.
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Good to hear you rockin' out Scott. Sounds like a mix of BTO & Lynyrd. The main character is a bit of a villain and the perfect object of ridicule to the songs' narrative. I think I know him <sly grin>. Good band and mix. Fun song and entertaining listen. Not autobiographical I hope Well Done. Thanks, Izzy. You got the character right on the spot. He's a fool who's a victim of his own choice. Definitely not autobiographical, although I occasionally make some stupid choices too.
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