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I see a lot of people have been doing some lonesome cowboy anthems, and I wanted to write a heart-rending, heart-twisting, gut-wrenching, soul-bustin’, tear-jerkin’, and all-night-drinkin’ and sobbin’ Allman Brothers type song for the Xtra Styles contest.

I might have one finally but there’s a back story.

https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs2/tahoma

After struggling and struggling and getting nowhere, I got down on my hands and knees and prayed to God to help me. Then, suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I opened my eyes and looked. It was Gregg Allman. God let him out of heaven to come down for a session!! Thank you Jesus! Then Gregg said:

“Get off that piano bench. I’m gonna show you the chords on this one. We’re playing this as slow as it goes. 40 BPM. And we’re playing it clean. Duane couldn’t make it. You’ll have to keep up.”

Thank you God.

Genre: Rock-Pop/Americana, Style: ABSENT.Sty

Tahoma

by David Snyder

V1

A patchwork of bruises
and a suitcase that's fallin' apart
no place to run
from the scars you put on
my trusting heart
This J-45 has barely survived
the songs I've been trying to sing
cause you left me with nothing
but a loss of my faith
though you promised me everything

CH

And I've run out of places to go
and I've run out places to hide
cause I've lost my religion
since you made your decision to
tear me up inside
I'll forget Oklahoma, drive to Tahoma
Lake Tahoe is where I might die
last stop is Tahoma
last song on a J-45

V2

Wringing my heart out
but I can't get nothing to start
My motor won't run
it's all the damage you've done to these
worn out parts

Bridge:

This is my last waltz
I cry when I'm trying to sing
'cause you left me nothing
but you walked off with our wedding ring

CH

And I've run out of places to go
and I've run out places to hide
cause I've lost my religion
since you made
the decision to tear me up inside
I'll forget Oklahoma, drive to Tahoma
Lake Tahoe is where I might die
last stop is Tahoma
last song on a J-45
last stop is Tahoma
last song on a J-45

All music and lyrics copyright 2018 by David Snyder, ASCAP/Day of Faith Records

Genre: Rock-Pop/Americana

Style is _ABSENT.STY (Absent 12-8 Americana Slow Pop)

David Snyder: Acoustic Guitar and Vocals

RealTracks in style: 2873:Bass, Acoustic, AmericanaSlow128Byron Sw 040
RealTracks in style: ~1701:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryWaltz Sw 110
RealTracks in style: 2874:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaGrittySlow128Brent Sw 040
RealTracks in style: 2875:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaTremoloSlow128Colin Sw 040
RealDrums in style: AmericanaSlow128^02-a:Brush, b:RdBrs

My goodness, as if the tempo wasn't slow enough and the chords all jangly and ragged, you just had to sing, didn't you? Anger, heartache, uncertainty, AND leaving Oklahoma? You took no prisoners. Outstanding. Praise Gregg.

I'm going to go eat some left-over curry and see if that makes me cry less.

beautiful David

and it was just like visiting Lake Tahoe listing to you sing your song

that was a very strong performance my friend

Wow, David!

Talk about pulling your heart out and making it suffer - this would do it. Passion, compassion and enough heartache to last a lifetime. You always shine and this is further proof. The chord arrangement is terrific, the tracks are perfect - but it's Snyder touch that makes it magic.

Good luck - this sounds like a winner.

Alan