Many of you know I love to use midi but for those of you who prefer Real Tracks, I have a treat...
No midi on this one...
BTW... I hope you assume the background source for this song is purely fictional but...
For anyone who has been there, you may end up smiling in sympathy ...
I hope you enjoy this one...



Technical:

RealStyle
Style is _CBALAD1.STY (Slow Ctry Bal w PedSteel (65 RS))
Style Instruments are :
RealTracks in style: 366:Bass, Electric, Country Ev 065
RealTracks in style: 364:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 065
RealTracks in style: 368:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 065
RealTracks in style: 369:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 065
RealDrums: NashvilleEven16^5-HiHat,Ride
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Lyrics:
Give Me a Second © J Hughes
Intro: 4 Bars

Chorus:
Give me a second to catch my breath
Give me a second to take a rest
Give me a second I'll do my best
To be ready to go
Give me a second I need a break
Give me a second that's all I'll take
Give me a second for goodness sake
I'll be ready to go

Verse 1:
Life with you girl is like riding a whirlwind
I never know what we're gonna do
But I sure am glad I've got you for a girlfriend
Cause life is much more fun when I'm with you

Chorus:
Middle: 4 Bars

Verse 2:
When I'm with you it's like driving a race car
And I don't know how its gonna end
Guess I'll hold on tight and hope I find the brakes for
This young cow girl who takes me for a spin

Chorus:

Hi Jim. This is a catchy tune. I like how you've used harmony through out the song.
Good work and production this. Rob

Jim,

Really like the intro—and the chorus is catchy, with a subtle but sweet harmony there. There something Beach Boy reminiscent about this one—an inviting listen. Nice job on this!

BTW, I don’t think I’ve ever used MIDI or even quite know what that is . . . but you did just fine with the Real Tracks.

All the best,

Deej

Jim,
Ahhh those real tracks! Very cool, clever and happy tune! Every time I listen to one of yours, it plays in my head for quite some time after I leave my computer alone

Jim, I like midi too I usually try to use a combination of Midi and Real tracks.

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

Hi Jim ...

Love it! Catchy and fun. I strongly prefer Real Tracks - bit I sometimes blend a midi bass or drums with Real tracks - strings, too.

Loved the listen ... soothing and laid back, yet captivating. Wishing you the very best
..

Alan

Very catchy melody! And fun lyrics too, I like the verse with the racecar analogy especially, and nice chorus.

Good stuff, Jim!

Jim,

You have a real knack for writing songs with catchy melodies paired with simple, memorable lyrics. Nicely done.

Nice use of the RealTracks!

Enjoyed.

fj

Jim,

I really enjoyed this. Cool set of lyrics and awesome melody.

Stays with you!

Bob

Another "catchy" tune Jim!! You seem to have a knack for coming up with a chorus that sticks with the listener for a while! The track sounds great! Thanks, Torrey

Hello Jim,

I listened to your song a couple of times and liked it more and more.
In the beginning it felt a bit awkward, I think because of the midi, but that feeling quickly disappeared.
And that pedal steel guitar is fitting nicely (untill now I never used this instrument, so maybe now?)
The lyrics I liked the most. Basic and so sweet.

Nice day,
Hans

There's a Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" feel to this...a good thing, indeed, in our book!

We really like Al's comment, "soothing and laid back, yet captivating." Yep.

The nice production, write and vocal performance all contribute to the "catchy" vibe that folks have mentioned. It does stick with you!

Nice....

J&B

Jim,

Your writing style is like a lost art, they don't write em like that anymore...

I mean that as a compliment of course

catchy as all get out, could be country, could be Beach Boys

I certainly enjoyed the listen,

Kenny

Nice work on this As others pointed out, it's delightfully catchy and a great throwback to a classic style you don't hear much any more. I really enjoyed my listen.

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, Rob...
I appreciate your comments & support!

Thanks, Deej...
I appreciate your comments & support...
For me, Midi is great but it can have a steep learning curve for others.

Thanks, Misha...
I thought of you as I made the comment about Midi
Hope you know I always appreciate your comments & support!

Thanks, Alan...
Its nice to know I can always look forward your comments & support...
Thanks!

Another good country singer, wish I could sing. The song gave me a laugh, I liked it and it did earworm me after a while. I felt there was something about the mix or production that didn't work well, it seemed quite lo-fi or something like that, but I got what you were after here and you did it well.

Thanks, Dave...
I really appreciate your kind comments & support.

Thanks, Floyd...
Those are very high compliments...
I really appreciate them.

Hey, Bob...
I'm happy you enjoyed it...
Comments like yours makes songwriting much more fun!

Loved that chorus. Very funny. I guess I hear it mostly as a country song, and in a bar setting that chorus is definitely sing-along-worthy. Great listen.

Thanks, Torrey...
For the listen and your kind words

Thanks, Hans...
I’m glad you enjoyed the listen...

I don't know what caused the awkwardness at the beginning...
There was no midi on this tune...
I played the intro on my acoustic...
But its nice to know a real acoustic guitar can sound like a midi steel string guitar.

Very enjoyable song Jim. Loved the harmonies. Really cool backtrack and vocal..

Hi Jim,

This is a restful, very pleasant listen. I'm enjoying it.

I'm a fan of the AAAX rhyme scheme that you've used in the chorus. It's such an excellent asymmetric rhyme pattern. At the moment, I'm sitting here listening and typing and your song is bringing into my mind images of all that's good in life. Thank you heaps for that!

All the best,
Noel

Thanks guys...
I always appreciate your warm supportive comments.

Thanks, Kenny...
I appreciate your wonderful comments & support...
Honestly, it seems like the good Lord just gives them to me & I write them down.

I'm liking the melody on this! Nice vocal and harmony.

Thanks, Deryk...
I really appreciate you taking the time to listen & comment...

Thanks, Bob...
For your listen, your comments, & your support...
Like you & probably others, I have always been self-critical of my own singing abilities...
I remember the expression & I think it applies to me...
"I sing like I tune my guitar... Just close enough (to being in tune)"

Thanks for taking the time to listen & for your wonderful compliments.

Thanks, Scott...
I always appreciate your support & warm compliments...
When will I get to hear another one of your compositions?
I'm eagerly looking forward to it!

Thanks, Noel...
For your continued compliments & support...
I hadn't really considered the "AAAX rhyme scheme" before you mentioned it...
I was just going with what the good Lord gave me

Thanks, Scott...
I really appreciate your continued comments & support.

Sweet song Jim!! Nice video too. Enjoyed! Take care. Greg

Thanks, Greg...
I appreciate you continued comments & support!