She Knows The Way

by Christopher P. Werle and John E. Ford
(c) 2001 by Christopher P. Werle and John E. Ford

NOTE: I updated the post with the song lyrics, as requested.

I took this song my buddy Chris and I wrote quite a while back and redid it using one of the XTRA styles. This song now uses the _ELPASO style, which is in the Country Collection of the XTRA styles, although the song is more Singer-Songwriter.

Chris sings the vocal and I did the arrangement.

The _ELPASO style itself is used completely throughout the song, although the levels have been adjusted somewhat; it consists of:

RealTrack 1253: Bass, Electric, PopShiningHeld Ev 120
Loop: Pop-Soul-RnB\R n B - sweet_75_a drums ev16.wav
RealTrack 2499: Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm PopCountryBrent Ev 120
RealTrack 2508: String Quartet, Rhythm PopEvenHall Ev 120
RealTrack 405: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealTrack 692: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming AcRockBright Ev 120 (A:sync)
RealDrum: NashvilleEven8^4-a,b:Sidestick, HiHat

Then added to the song is the guitar solo:
RealTrack T511: Guitar, Electric, Soloist Dire Ev 140

And also some brass:
RT2113:Trumpet, Background, R&B Ev16 110 (1TrackHornSection)
RT2112:Sax, Tenor, Background, R&B Ev16 110 (1TrackHornSecti
RT2111:Sax, Baritone, Background, R&B Ev16 110 (1TrackHornSection)

Everything was done with a combination of BIAB and RealBand; however, final touchout to the audio file was done using Diamond Cut DC8.5 audio editor.

Hope you enjoy it!

Lyrics:

VERSE 1
She brightens my day with the light of her smile,
And she knows the way, in-to my heart.
Want her to stay, just for a while
Before this delay can keep us apart. [to CHORUS]

CHORUS
And she knows the way to find love lost,
Doesn't matter what the cost,
She never gives up, that's just not her style.
And she knows the way to make love grow,
We'll just have to take it slow.
It won't matter 'cause she knows the way.

VERSE 2
Bright city lights, warm summer nights,
Mem'ries of her, so close to my heart.
Both unaware of dreams that we share.
No more holding back, no more playing the part. [to CHORUS]

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO

Repeat CHORUS

VERSE 3
Found out today, forever she'll stay,
Sharing with me, each moment in time.
Loving our way, longing to say,
'Til eternity ends, I pray you'll be mine. [to CHORUS]

INSTRUMENTAL ENDING

John,

I'm sitting here listening on headphones...

This is such a great, polished sound. The backing is perfect. Chris's singing is great and your arrangement and mix are top notch. I congratulate you both on a really fine song.

Very, very enjoyable.

Regards,
Noel

Very nice John. Chris did a fine job singing it as well. Could you post the lyrics?


Regards,

Bob

John,

This is a great sounding track. Good job. Definitely sounds like a pro production!

I'm on headphones too. Noel stated my thoughts exactly.

Charlie

I really appreciate the nice comments on this song. The lyrics are a love song that Chris wrote for his wife. As requested, I have added the lyrics to the original post.

Great job on this John & really enjoyed the vocal by Chris.


The arrangement, choice of instruments for the tracks and performance was not only calm and relaxing but very professional my friends.

As i am typing this the song is playing thru my headset.

Will play it later thru my 100 watts speakers.


Thank you guys.

Hi john
A really lovely listen. Good job. Enjoyed the relaxed vocal style of this.

Hi John,
very catchy vocals , sound without defects ,
a production studio.

John and Chris

Absolutely perfect use of the marvelous flexibility of the Xtra Styles.

Great lyrics, well performed, outstanding backing.

Musically very pleasing, no question.

Good luck!

Guys,

This sounds like some good easy listening!
Detect a subtle Gordon Lightfoot influence in it.
Good work.

Rob

John and Chris,

A truly professional production.
I am listening to this outside in the sun having my morning coffee and it is a perfect backdrop for the start of another day.

This requires more than one listen

Well done to both

Alyn

A very well written, played and sung track. Well done John and Chris!

You have managed to expertly combine the original style with other RTs which works perfectly and sound so beautiful together. Reminded me of Dire Straits in some ways. The production is also first class.

Excellent job.

Rec