Here is my first write of 2026, When Life Deals You Duces, this was a bit of a personal journey and hopefully the lyrics will send you in the right direction.............This is a rough demo and will need the vocals refining as I sound a bit rough lol, just wanted to get it down and see the reaction.
Thanks for taking the time to listen, all comments appreciated.
Much love all
Pete
BAIB 2026 Mixcraft Pro Studio 10 Various effects Masterd with AAMS
[Verse 1] The jukebox hums in the corner, low and slow, As I nurse this glass, just watchin' the shadows grow. She packed her bags when the dawn kissed the sky, Left me with questions and no reasons why.
[Chorus] When life deals you deuces, you have to search for an ace, Pick up the pieces, find a brand-new place. It's a gamble of hearts, but the cards don't lie, You can't win the hand if you don’t even try.
[Verse 2] Her perfume lingers like a ghost in the air, Every corner of this house still whispers she was there. But the queen of my heart, she laid her hand down, Now I'm just a king, alone with his crown.
[Prechorus] The deck keeps shufflin', the river runs wild, You gotta hold your nerve, play it soft, play it mild.
[Chorus] When life deals you deuces, you have to search for an ace, Pick up the pieces, find a brand-new place. It's a gamble of hearts, but the cards don’t lie, You can't win the hand if you don’t even try.
[Bridge] The dealer’s smile, it cuts like a knife, Luck is a stranger in this game of life. But somewhere in the shuffle, there's hope to be found, A hand worth playin’ when the chips are down.
****** Song Summary ************* Title: When Life Deals You Deuces (You have To Search For An Ace) File:When Life Deals You Duces.MGU Key=E , Tempo 158, Length (m:s)=4:48 No intro. 251 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 251. Repeat x1 chorus Fadeout ending bars =12. Melody has 783 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0) No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,RealDrums Changes, Style is _HVMERCY.STY (Have Mercy Fast Country Waltz)
RealTracks in style: ~1423:Bass, Electric, PopWaltz Ev 180 RealTracks in style: ~1432:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopWaltz Ev 180 RealTracks in style: ~1426:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming PopWaltz Ev 180 RealTracks in style: 2544:Pedal Steel, Background ModernWaltz Sw 140 RealTracks in song: 3195:Guitar, Acoustic, Soloist WaltzMellowBrent Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ~1424:Fiddle, Background PopWaltz Ev 180 RealTracks in song: 1107:Fiddle, Background BluegrassWaltz Ev 140 RealTracks in song: 4152:Guitar, Electric, Soloist NashvilleWaltzBrent Sw 120 RealDrums in style:RockModernWaltz^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride, Busy Kick
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Last edited by PeteMcN; 12 hours ago. Reason: Add all software info
Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
Hi Pete! Happy New Year to you - or I should say, hoping for a better year for you, genuinely.
The emotion really comes out of your vocal - that emotion (to my ears anyway) is saying ‘Why did you?’ Your vocal (well done on the high notes - it adds rawness) was aided greatly by the steel guitar, fiddle and that good choice of lead solo on the fade out. Your choice of waltz style adds to the perplexity because it is a dance normally performed by two.
As usual, thanks for the video of BIAB - it’s good to look ‘under the hood’, and good to see you already putting BIAB2026 to work!
Hi Pete! Happy New Year to you - or I should say, hoping for a better year for you, genuinely.
The emotion really comes out of your vocal - that emotion (to my ears anyway) is saying ‘Why did you?’ Your vocal (well done on the high notes - it adds rawness) was aided greatly by the steel guitar, fiddle and that good choice of lead solo on the fade out. Your choice of waltz style adds to the perplexity because it is a dance normally performed by two.
As usual, thanks for the video of BIAB - it’s good to look ‘under the hood’, and good to see you already putting BIAB2026 to work!
Hoping to hear more from you, Pete.
Andrew
Hi Andrew,
Wow, what a lovely review. You got the whole gist of the song and for that I'm truly grateful. Your comment is more than appreciated.
Best wishes
Pete
Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
A big number there, full of emotions and passion. You have a big, dare I say, C&W sounding voice there, is that your preferred genre? I agree, you were a bit pitchy in places but like all of us, we push to see how much we can get away with. But I'm sure you have it in you to clean those up.
A good production and mix, enjoyed my listen. Kind regards
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