Gregg Allman came down for another visit so we had to bust out another one. He showed me a few cool chords.

https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs2/hallelujah-shes-my-baby

Hallelujah
(She's My Baby)

CH

Hallelujah
She’s my baby
So I want
For nothing more
Hallelujah
She’s my baby
So I want
For nothing more

V1

Crosswinds and hurricanes
Daylight ain’t that a shame
The hurt that we all feel
Broke sky and a shattered heart
Days that rip your dreams apart
And you think your wounds wont’ heal
But I think one day they will
Cause she walks beside me
Up every hill


CH

Hallelujah
She’s my baby
So I want
For nothing more

V2

Shipwrecks on human soil
What do you get for all your toil
You wonder a lot sometimes
Broke dreams and a battered soul
Every day takes its toll
Sometimes you almost lose your mind
But if I ever make it to those gates
Here is what I plan to say

CH

Hallelujah
She was my baby
So I wanted
For nothing more
So I wanted
For nothing more


Inst

Chorus

All Music and Lyrics copyright David Snyder, ASCAP/Day of Faith Records 2019

David Snyder, Guitars, Vocals, Production, Engineering


MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2831:Piano, Rhythm GospelSlowBalladMike Ev 085 (run through Garritan Abbey Road Grand)

RealTracks in song: 3267:Cello, Background CelticAirFlowingNatalie Ev 085

I really like how you sang this and the passion

Your vocals are the perfect conduit for the emotion of the lyrics. Thanks. I enjoyed this.

Hey David. Reminds me of something Rays Charles would write. nicely done. Rob

sounds like Randy Newman dropped by

love the vocal

Ray Charles said if you wanna write a successful song

then you need to praise a woman

good job!

Excellent and inspired David Synder

quite a song!

Kenny

David,

An excellent write. Another typical stir-together-my-influences-to-produce-a-snyder-original write... cool.

Nice to hear piano-based songs on the forum now and again. Nice production and a good mix.

A typically emotional vocal - one of your super powers...

Liked.

fj

Wow - really well done, David Very poignant and very emotional. You can really feel the passion in this one. Love the chord progressions, and love love love your vocal performance on this one. You can really feel the heart behind it.

Thanks for sharing!

Leonard Cohen? Like the vocals. Has a Sunday morning church feeling. Can we all sing Hallejulah? Thank the Lord!! Good write.

David,

This is absolutely beautiful... A great blend of gospel, pop & soul.

You are KILLING IT!

Bob

Another great & delivery...
I agree with Kenny...
It sounds like Randy Newman dropped by to visit with you & Gregg Allman...
Whoever was there, you all created a splendid composition...
I enjoyed listening.

Wow, David ... you pulled out all the good tricks to weave this into a great song and presentation. I really enjoyed this more "reserved" but emotional vocal delivery. That piano really cemented the backing tracks. This is one of your very best, as far as I am concerned. Raw emotion with the perfect musical bed to let it flourish. great song!

Wishing you the best ...

Alan

The treatment did a great job making the piano sound real.
The fragility of the vocal delivery sells the story really well.
A little de-essing'd be useful but not essential.
Nice story.

David, this is a really good write and a emotionally delivered vocal. Good job on the piano based choice. Sounds great,Tom

That is a powerful write and you delivered it with soul and passion....

That covers it for us. Right in our wheelhouse.

Well done...very well done.

J&B

Love this style David, so laid back giving the atmosphere to the song, and putting me in front of the piano. Cliff

What a cool vocal David. Piano was so nice in the backtrack. Super mix. Excellent to listen to on the headphones..

David

A lovely emotive piece, beautifully presented.
Excellent overall sound,and performance.
Nice work.

Peter

Chording, that thick piano sound and your powerful vocals make this enjoyable listening experience.

Janne

Thanks Bob!

Ezekiel,

Thanks so much sir. I am glad you liked it!

YES!!! Wonderful! Passionate! BEAUTIFUL!!! Reminds me a little of You Are So Beautiful......chorus with few lyrics, sweet melody, and emotional delivery. As Bob said, a great blend!! Take care. Greg

Dear Rob, Kenny and Floyd,

Thanks so much! Those are all kind words. I am really glad you enjoyed it!

David, Gregg Allman and Leonard Cohen got together and produced this song.

David, you put a lot of passion into this one. This is an excellent write and production. Everyting is spot on and your lyrics are super. But your vocal is outstanding.

David,

Yes, this is Ray Charles.
I agree with Janne.
Chording, that thick piano sound and your powerful vocals make this enjoyable listening experience.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

David,

I'm late to the party with listening to this one. It's great! The piano is the perfect choice for backing. Those chords that came and landed with your inspiration are wonderful. In addition, these lyrics are terrific. I love the way that they flow and how you've used pace to separate verses and choruses... really, REALLY well done.

I have to say that beginning the song with two choruses is very effective.... inspired arranging!

All the best,
Noel

David, this is a really beautiful song. Well written, and tastefully arranged. Everything is in its place, to impact the message of the song.

I can definitely hear the Ray Charles references. Also hear just a little Leon Russell in there.

Really like this one!

Steve

Hey Kenny, Mario, Floyd, Donna. Noel, Janne, Ezekiel, Shigeki, Janice and Bud and Everybody else,

Thanks so much. I am glad you enjoyed it!!

Very nice song. It is a song that somehow makes me happy while listening to it - which is nice!


Thanks a lot for sharing!

Will

Wow David! That had to take quite a bit of time to put that together! There is such a sweet emotional vibe underlying this great arrangement! Your vocal expressed some great soul that reminds me so much of Ray Charles! No one could tell me that he didn't have a HUGE influence on you! You are a treasure in this forum community! By the way, I have been hearing rumors of a surprise appearance by the Peebles on the forum in the not too distance future! I'll keep you posted Thanks, Torrey

Beautiful song. Simple and simply well-written and delivered with emotion. Just right.

Yeah brother.... this is a good one. Very point on emotional.