It's 22:40 here, now. Been working on this song since 17:30 or thereabouts. Going loopy now from repeated listenings, to correct mistakes, etc., so here goes ... see what you think? I still think it could do with some variety in the backing track, but ... here's the first version, at least, I will indeed change it if needed.

Deepest apologies for having been away from the forum for so long, and missing so many of your stunning songs. I will make amends, PROMISE.

Maestro Nelson

NOTE: new link, as of 10:37, London (UK) time, 22 September 2025. Lesson to self: NEVER post a link late at night ... check it in the morning with fresh ears ...

and a hopefully FINAL change, at 20:56 smile

LYRICS:

Forgive me, Willie ... Maestro Nelson,
For daring to write one such a song,
You know, the words ... they do just fail me,
My chords, my timing, they are all wrong,

But when you stood upon that stage
With your guitar ... with tears so blind,
I could just swear your songs drove me crazy,
Your music-making has been always on my mind.

And so I write these notes and lyrics,
Knowing too well they will never suffice
T' express my awe ... for half your natural talent,
I'd simply pay the asking price,

For when you stood upon that stage
With your guitar ... with tears so blind,
I could just swear your songs drove me quite simply crazy,
Your music-making has been always on my mind.

And now I go; this song is almost written,
The notes are down ... and this will have to do,
It is a sketch, a thought, even, Maestro,
A way of mine to say thank you.

For when you stood upon that stage
With your guitar ... with tears so blind,
I could just swear your songs drove me crazy,
Your music-making has been always on my mind.

THE BAND:

Eleanor Forte (solo vocals) - from Synth V Studio Pro

****** Song Summary *************
Title: 21 September 2025 B
File:21 September 2025 B.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=3:48
8 bar intro, 96 bar chorus, from bar 9 to bar 104. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _FINEST.STY (Finest Vintage Country Waltz)

RealTracks in style: 4638:Bass, Acoustic, VintageCountryWaltzSlow Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 4640:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm VintageCountryWaltzTicTac Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 4639:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm VintageCountryWaltzTremolo Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 4662:Pedal Steel, Rhythm VintageCountryWaltzDoug Sw 085
RealDrums in style:CountryWaltzVintage^1-a:Brushes , b:Brushes,Sidestick

Last edited by musician17; Yesterday at 12:57 PM.
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