Some words.
Some music.
Some other stuff.

Co-write.
With that Snyder guy.


The BAND:
Style is _BTGBOOG.STY (Baritone Guitar Boogie)

RealTracks in style: 2421:Bass, Acoustic, RockabillySlapBoomChicka Ev16 100
RealTracks in style: 2625:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm BluesBoogieBassAndLicks Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 2677:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm BluesStraightBrent Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 2626:Guitar, Resonator, RhythmPlus Blues8thsRandy Ev 085
RealDrums in style: BluesRockSlowEv^4-a:Snare , b:Snare, HiHat
Beat created in Studio One

Solo - David Snyder
Harmonies: Janice Merritt


GRIT

woke up this morning and my house was gone
my truck was swimming right across the lawn
called up my daddy "what's going on"
better move fast son been another storm
best not be crying i raised you strong
somehow someway we'll get along
and lord knows i don't need no shrink
all i need is a second to think
   
   cause i got grit, i got grit
   i don't talk pretty i'm full of it
   i got grit, i got grit
   you won't knock me down get used to it
   i got grit

woke up this morning and the sky was black
yelled up at god what the hell is that?
he said don't worry son i'm coming back
i said hurry up then cut me some slack
i won't cry i'm made strong
just like a little light with my dawn
you know i don't need no shrink
just need a second to think
   
   cause i got grit, i got grit
   i don't talk pretty but i'm full of it
   i got grit, i got grit
   you won't knock me down get used to it
   i got grit
   
lord says we both need a drink
i need a second to think
   
   cause i got grit, i got grit
   i don't talk pretty but i'm full of it
   i got grit, i got grit
   you won't knock me down so get used to it
   you won't knock me down get used to it
   i got grit


© 2017 David Snyder and floyd jane.
Words and music. All rights reserved.

Grit is a hit!

Everything is spot on. The mix, backing tracks, guitar lead, vocals and harmonies.

Floyd, Janice and that Snyder guy has a hit on their hands.

Two thumbs up.

floyd, David, Janice

Heck of a vocal! and tight spot on harmonies. Immediately engaging and full of (well) Grit....
Top notch songwriting team - and a nice guitar solo from David.
Wonderful work all round. (Hope you guys have broken the back of the Hurricane clean up).

Peter

Jerry Reed lives!

is there a movie comin' to feature this un'

awesome awesome awesome!!!

I've been waiting patiently to hear this

it was worth the wait

chicken picking finger licking Texas southern fried goodness

great vocals too

yes!

Kenny

Wow, the Snyder metal head guy, can play a decent guitar solo... kidding aside... This is a great collaboration. Well done.

Floyd,
Wow, now that`s a lead vocal to part the waters!
Love the humour in the lyrics.
Super backtrack and harmonies and David`s guitar intro and solo
reminded me of Steven Stills at his best.
Marvellous collaboration.

Robert

Love it.

Fun fun fun smiling. Modern day version of how high's the water Poppa?
Very clever guys, excellent.
What a way to dip the headlights.
Still smiling
Rob

Another great tune from the master, great tune guys, love it.............

Love it! Such a fun song, great write and performance by all involved.

Tip of the hat to David for his guitar work too (tele?)

Collaborations are the best, and you three rock!

Thanks, Mario. We appreciate that...




Thanks, Peter. This is a great group of people to work with!

Very cool tune. Super vocal and lyric Floyd. Janice's harmonies were excellent. David did an awesome guitar solo. Loved this tune.. Very cool mix.

Not usually my style of music to listen to, but really enjoyed this one. Thnaks for sharing

Wow - you guys nailed this! It's perfectly catchy, and sounds professionally mixed. I wouldn't bat an eyelash hearing this on the radio beside other southern classics. Not to mention David killed it on the guitar!

Thanks so much for sharing

Hi there Floyd, David and Janice.

Yeah, great - I mean, what's not to like?

A fabulous groove going on, spot-on vocals, a HOT mix and fun story line.

I need to play that one loud in the car.

ROG.

Thanks everybody! (And yeah Dave that was a Tele plugged straight into a Fender Tube Amp, man. No frills.)

It is funny the way this song went down.

I was on the phone with Floyd talking about something else and I said:

"I think I might have another one man."

"What's it called?"

"Grit."

"How does it go?"

"Well, that's all I got right now man. Grit. I got grit and I'm full of it."

"You need more words."

"I know. Let me work on that."

Two hours later I send Floyd some more words.

Floyd emails back:

"I can take it from here."



I love this group. You couldn't possibly have more fun even if you were sitting in a room in Nashville.

This forum is where it's at man.

Band in a Box University y'all!!!!!!!!

cool tune. good job to you both.

Cool song, guys! That Snyder guy knows his way around a G-string!

A little different vocal style for you, Floyd! But it sounded terrific. Good collab on the lyric and whichever of you wrote the music/melody did a great job, too.

Avant-garde Country Rock? Could be!!! I do a little Avant-garde Jazz and this has some of the same elements from a Country genesis.

That was a super listen!

And yeah, David ... "BIAB U"!

Bets to both of you. Okay, gonna go get another one ready for posting.

Alan

Thanks for the listen, Kenny... surprised that David didn't jump all over this one...




Thanks for stopping by, LPman.

Thanks Kenny!

Man, you should have heard the FIRST take.

It was so close to Amos Moses we both laughed really hard but we had to take it out.

But I am glad you liked it.

We have a movie coming out called Monster Truck Cuties and yes this will be in it, and yes there will be a lot of cute off jeans and stuff like that.

Thanks, Robert. We appreciate that... David is full of humor...

Thanks, lambada...




Thanks, Rob...

This is such an amazing collaboration! You guys really hit the nail on the head on this one. I couldn't imagine a more perfect pairing. I can hear the grit in the vocals which I think are totally befitting of the song.

Fantastic job you guys!

Hi, guys !:))

Wonderfully gritty tune indeed !:))
A super co-op that should be easy
with pros like you guys !:))

Loved it !

Cheers
Dani

Steve - always appreciate you dropping in!...




Thanks, Dave... we appreciate that..

Thanks Mario!

Thank you Peter! I sure have been enjoying your great songs this year!!

Hello, floyd

What a strong sound!
You always make such a wonderful work very easily.
I entirely agree with Mario.
Grit is a hit!
Everything is spot on. The mix, backing tracks, guitar lead, vocals and harmonies.
Floyd, Janice and that Snyder guy has a hit on their hands.
Two thumbs up.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks, Scott. For the record... most of the lyric is David.

Thanks for the listen, Graham...




Deryk - we certainly appreciate that nice review!...

Wow Floyd, David and Janice,

Really great music, captivating.
Cool harmonies.
Great collab!

Rob and Anne-Marie

Hey y’all, thanks for mentioning my small part in this fun song!

Janice

What a great collab! Love the "gritty" vocals. Definitely channeling some Jerry Reed here, and I love that! I could definitely hear this one on the radio.

Great job, guys!

Steve

Good to see ya back, ROG... was wondering where you got to... thanks for stopping by...

It occurs to me "that David Snyder guy" and that Floyd Jane guy write some great songs!! So, when they team up, you know it will be great, and sure enough, IT IS! A really cool write with just enough levity for the serious subject, and just enough....well...Grit! Cool music, cool lyrics, and some appropriate edginess in the feel of the arrangement. A lot of great lines, but I particularly like:

i won't cry i'm made strong
just like a little light with my dawn

Really well done in every way guys-a forum A-team effort!!

Take care. Greg

Thanks for stopping by, Herb...




Appreciate all that, Alan. The lyric is mostly that Snyder guy...

Ok, this is the kind of song that reminds me how I wish I was American, because only an American could write (and sing, and play) a song like this.
Just great. Simple, direct, straight to the point, superb execution. Great vocals, great guitar. And BIAB is just perfect for these kinds of tracks. Keep'em coming guys!

Thanks, Ember - we appreciate that...




Always nice to have you drop by, Dani...



Shigeki Adachi - we thank you!

Another nice tune Floyd. Great lyrics and story. I like that you can hear the grit in your voice as well.

Thanks guys.... Janice did a great job on those harmonies, eh?




We appreciate that, Steve...




I think Levity is David's middle name...

That's certainly good fun and beautifully done.
Not the usual Floyd voice at all. Gritty.
Cheers.

Thank y’all! It was so much fun to play a small part in this.

Janice

Thanks y’all! This is one that stays with me even weeks after singing my part

Janice

We thank you for that, Jon... BTW, you could pass for American, I think,,,




Thanks, Sammy. David was a big part of this...




Richard - thanks for stopping by...


DAVID - you are off the rails.

JANICE - you are the best! (Bud - you are 2nd best...)

Thanks for this Samuel. We had a great time writing it.

Your songs of late have been a country inspiration!

Floyd/David, you guys really have something going on here! You really work well together! Floyd, not a lot of folks deliver a vocal line as well as you and David brings a whole new level of energy to a tune. Fun/great song that is well worth the time to listen to. Thanks, Torrey

Thank Torrey. Happy New Year!