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Posted By: David Snyder WHAT I BELIEVE - 06/30/20 05:52 PM

All I have is a Stratocaster, a few dozen chords, and a copy of BIAB 2020. But I plan to take on the world.

WHAT I BELIEVE
By David Snyder

https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/what-i-believe

V1

Well I believe in harmony
And I believe in Destiny
I believe in living free
And I believe in you and me
I believe in white and black
I love everybody I ain’t takin’ it back
And I believe in sayin’ grace
And being thankful for just having a place
And I believe in red, white and blue
Yeah I believe in me and you
And I believe there’s a God above
I believe it because it’s true
And I believe we should get along
And it all begins with a song
I believe in being honest
And I believe in being strong

CH

Yeah, it’s what I believe
It’s what I believe
It's what I believe


V2

And I believe in telling the truth
And I believe in showing some proof
And I believe there’s hope for everyone
Under each and every roof
But I don’t believe in shame
And calling one another names
And I don’t believe our families deserve
Even one more second of pain

CH

Yeah, it’s what I believe
It’s what I believe
It's what I believe
The world will be good
If our hearts are good
And I will not be deceived
It’s what I believe
Yeah, it’s what I believe

V3

I believe in showing love
And you can never show enough
And I believe in giving the love of God
Whenever things
Get rough
Cause I believe in what I say
Won’t say it any other way
Cause everybody
Will have to answer
On their own
Come Judgment Day

CH

Rideout

All music and lyrics copyright 2020 by David Snyder
ASCAP/Day of Faith Records

David Snyder, guitar, vocals, production, engineering
mixing and mastering

RealTracks in style: 3501:Bass, Electric, NashvilleRadioBalladAB Ev16 075
RealTracks in song: 2403:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FunkyFolk Ev16 110
RealTracks in style: 2643:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopHardHighMurray Ev16 075
RealTracks in style: 2644:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopHardMurray Ev16 075
RealDrums [in style:RockThrashHalfTimeEv16^7-a:Snare , Tom Groove , b:Snare, Bell Ride
RT Mandolin

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Posted By: Guitarhacker Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 06/30/20 06:21 PM
That's a good time. Love the lyrics. And a great job with the recording.

Question. Is this a new version of a song because I seem to recall this song a while ago.
Posted By: David Snyder Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 06/30/20 06:25 PM

Thanks Herb!

I played the rough draft for you two weeks ago at our NSAI meeting online.

Y'all told me it had too many words and needed an e minor chord, which I gave you.

smile
Posted By: Guitarhacker Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 06/30/20 06:27 PM
Yep.... Wow is my memory slipping
Posted By: edshaw Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 06/30/20 09:17 PM
Awesome punch David!
Posted By: floyd jane Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 06/30/20 11:09 PM
David.

I believe I like it!

A huge ear-filling sound. The mandolin was a great addition.

As is always the case, the passion in your vocal is unndeniable.

Truth be told. Amen.

fj
Posted By: rayc Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/01/20 05:56 AM
This rocks and it's a cool arrangement.
Mandolin certainly gives it a sense of authenticity too.
The bell hits on the cymbal in the chorus are LOUD though.
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/01/20 07:21 AM
Yeah!

Huge sound, passionate vocal. I really dig the mandolin in there, sounds great.

Nice one, David smile
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/01/20 09:54 PM
Love it!!

I believe in showing love
And you can never show enough

I believe that!!!

Really wonderful, passionate, and well-written song!!

Take care. Greg
Posted By: MarioD Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/01/20 10:21 PM
I believe this is your best to date David!

I liked your chord progression, your passionate vocal, and your mix. What took this over the top were those outstanding lyrics!

Fantastic job on this song!
Posted By: Birchwood Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/02/20 06:02 AM
Hi David,

On your SC site I wrote you have a lot you believe in and I believe it being a good song!
When the song ended another one from you started: Praying for Something. I liked that song too.
Especially the guitar played very nice in it. In 'What I Believe' the guitar is the opposite of this. You nearly mistreated your stratocaster (but needed for this song of course).
In a way the songs are in line, but maybe now you know the name of the one you're praying to and -maybe- believe in?
Nice lyrics...!

Stay safe,
Hans
Posted By: Tangmo Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/02/20 10:16 AM
The three most common "commandments" in the New Testament: Love.
Don't fear. Don't be deceived. Hang in there, as none of those are easy. Powerful stuff. Great ebb and flow in power.
Posted By: jannesan Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/02/20 01:39 PM
This sounds very much like a new hit from one of the greatest rock stars on Earth, true big rock sound stadion antheme with simple great sing-a-long message. Why is this missing in the top 10 listing then? Maybe this is a hit in a parallel universe, on some other Earth?

Janne
Posted By: EdZ314 Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/02/20 03:01 PM
David - this is one rockin' song! You really put everything into this - great sound, great energy, excellent lyrics which really delivered. I applaud the way you took your energy and applied it to something positive and uplifting like this song. This one's going to be resonating in my mind for a while!
Posted By: Leon1 Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/02/20 08:48 PM
Hi David
Great sound. Really enjoyed your vocal on this one.
All I have is a stratocaster and a few chords...hmmm...sounds like a song idea in there.
Regards,
Leon
Posted By: David Snyder Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/03/20 12:06 PM

Thanks Ed!
Posted By: David Snyder Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/03/20 12:07 PM
Thanks Floyd buddy! I am glad you liked it. Happy 4th!!
Posted By: David Snyder Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/03/20 12:08 PM
Thanks Ray.

Let me listen to those drums again. Have a nice weekend.
Posted By: Scott C Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/03/20 01:51 PM
Well with those tools in place David you are locked and loaded. Very cool tune. Excellent lyric and vocal...
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/03/20 02:01 PM
Originally Posted By: Tangmo
The three most common "commandments" in the New Testament: Love.
Don't fear. Don't be deceived. Hang in there, as none of those are easy. Powerful stuff. Great ebb and flow in power.


We can't say anything that better illustrates our opinion than the above.

Great performances and RT choice.

Excellent!

J&B
Posted By: animarorecords Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/03/20 08:48 PM
David,

Very nice rock song!
Awesome punch!
The pedal point in the first half of the melody is wonderful.
Great performance!
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi
Posted By: Deej56 Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/04/20 01:19 AM
David,

Terrific write and great sound to this one. Agree with others that the mandolin is just killer on this—just the right accent the tune needed—great choice! Good stuff!

All my best to you,

Deej
Posted By: Tano Music Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/04/20 09:41 AM
David--hard to "believe" that all this energy came from just a Stratocaster and some software-but it's your conviction and genuineness that makes it all come together into a great track.

Enjoyed listening and second-guessing how you put it together with the RT's, etc.

Now that is a personal manifesto, right there in song--all that you hold dear. Great!
Posted By: Robertkc Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/05/20 01:12 PM
David,
It all begins with someone proclaiming the heart of things with passion like this!
Love it... including that euphoric falsetto at the end.

Robert
Posted By: PeterF Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/07/20 11:03 PM
David

Great chorus and a huge sound (nice mandolin).

Really well done all round.

Peter
Posted By: David Snyder Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/08/20 05:47 PM

Thanks Dave! I appreciate that man!
Posted By: Charlie Fogle Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/09/20 09:25 AM
like the lyrics and your vocals. The band for this worked and everything comes together really well and I'm sure I'll be back for more listens.
Posted By: David Snyder Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/11/20 02:00 PM

Thanks Greg! I have been loving your stuff too!!

smile
Posted By: musician17 Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/11/20 05:43 PM
First thought: Bob Dylan, but with the ability to actually sing.

Bravo, loved it. Superb job, great message, brilliantly executed. It's a standing ovation from me.
Posted By: Torrey Bliss Re: WHAT I BELIEVE - 07/14/20 09:24 PM
Big sound David! Really fills the room! The minor chords set in motion IMO! Nice work! T
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