I've struggled with different versions of this song, made one with full orchestration, I think simpler is better. The strings in the memo did not make it through the mix, replaced with a single cello and some pizzicatos.

https://soundcloud.com/willrockwell/dont-let-go-3


DON'T LET GO
CGCEm FAmDmG
CGAm FGC

CAm I have loved you in the rain
EmAm through the sunshine and the pain
EmAm Morning leaves colored gold
FG As the summer grows old

CAm So we wandered through the park
EmAm and stayed till after dark
EmAm Painted leaves beneath your head
FG as the sunset turned red

CAm I remember in the moonlight
FG Watching clouds scatter by
CEm and reflections on the water
AmG caught the light from your eyes, and you said

C GC Em Don't let go
FAmDmG Hold me close and do it slow
CGAm Don't let go
FG See the water flow

CAm Life moves sudden, takes possessions
FG and nothing seems to last
CEm Just to hold you till forever
AmG Is all, all I ask

C GC Em Don't let go
FAmDmG Hang on and watch it grow
CGAm DonYt let go
FG Believe in what you know

CGF don't let go
CGF Don't let go
CGF Don't let go
CGF Don't let go

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Don't Let Go
File:Don't Let Go3.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 100, Length (m:s)=5:36
No intro. 137 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 137. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _VILNLWP.STY (ViolinLow Background Pop8)

RealTracks in song: 2337:Violin, Background, PopHigh Ev 085 (1TrackStringSection)
RealTracks in song: 1681:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1681:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 2511:Violin, Background PopEvenHigh Ev 120 (1TrackStringQuartet)
RealTracks in song: 2337:Violin, Background, PopHigh Ev 085 (1TrackStringSection)
RealTracks in song: 2511:Violin, Background PopEvenHigh Ev 120 (1TrackStringQuartet)
RealDrums in style: CountryEven8: a: Brushes, HiHat b: Snare, Ride
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Nicely done Will!! A little more of a ballad than your usual style. I think the arrangement works very well. Nice job! Take care. Greg

Really like this one Will. Excellent vocal and lyric

Thank you. I'm developing confidence in my vocals, though I had to do quite a few before I was happy with it. I don't like to comp the vocals, I feel you can get in the groove and deliver a passable vocal if you are in tune with the song. Speaking of which, I am trying not to use the autotune, it always seems to introduce garbage.

Bingo! We never comp or autotune vocals and typically use the first take. I think it was on the Circle album that Roy Acuff said that you loose a little something each time you repeat a take.

I think your vocals are just fine as is the entire production.
Like Greg said a ballad from you is a bit of a departure.

We enjoyed the spin!

J&B

Will, you have created a beautiful mix of sounds here. Really liked the cello coming in! It makes the song. Take care, Torrey

Thanks Torrey, a well placed cello can add a lot to a song. I tried using the BB cello, but it didnt stand out enough

Hi Will Rockwell, nice work on this song! this definiately took me to a flashback! very easy listening. Great job!