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Sometimes You Have to Steal #658464 06/02/21 04:53 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina	Back in March, Floyd put out a song (Lovers' Secrets) with a cute guitar riff, and I told him I was going to steal it. Well, I mixed it up a bit when I started it, but it was fun. I played it on my old Yamaha. It's about a guy stealing his buddy's riff and his girl, because that's what you do in Nashville. To survive. But for some reason I just can't write love songs like Floyd. I think there may be something terribly, terribly wrong with me. https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/sometimes-you-have-to-steal Sometimes You Have to Steal By David Snyder V1 My buddy had a secret chord He played to make his girlfriend cry Her name was Dawn One night after a Bluebird show I kissed her down on music row And she said he’s your best friend, so tell me why And I said CH It’s hard to make it right Working every day, just to make it pay, trying to keep it real And when you’re hungry living here in Nashville Just to cut a song or even get a girl Sometimes you have to steal Sometimes you have to steal V2 So I snuck into the Grammy show Saw Taylor Swift and I said oh no She won again So I ran right up onto the stage Took that award in a fit of rage Saw the tears in her eyes and she said why And I said, Taylor CH It’s hard to make it right Working every day, just to make it pay, trying to keep it real And when you’re hungry living here in Nashville Just to cut a song or even get a Grammy girl Sometimes you have to steal Sometimes you have to steal Bridge And if anyone here knows what I’m saying Just raise your hands and sing along CH Words and Music copyright 2021 by David Snyder ASCAP/Day of Faith Records David Snyder: Vocals, Guitars, Synths, Production, Engineering Mixing and Mastering RealTracks in song: ~701:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1856:Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085 RealTracks in song: ~508:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Dire Ev 085 RealDrums [in Song:NashvillePop16^5-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Hihat David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #658468 06/02/21 05:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,831 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,831 Florida	HAHAHAHAHA!! It's actually a steal of a steal. Nice guitar stuff! And a nice build. Love the outro (has an early Springsteen vibe to it) A good write. Clever. Nice. Loved it!! fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #658485 06/02/21 06:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,277 Midwest HearToLearn Veteran
HearToLearn Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,277 Midwest	I'm not sure I heard a song before that was sad AND made me laugh like this did! One thing that I couldn't pin-point until now was something about your voice. You know I love your tone; but it was more than that. I knew it was with your delivery; but still wasn't sure what. I've got it! You have a unique ability to both sing and have it almost like you're talking. It's very conversational AND melodically pleasing. I like that! Great job (as ALWAYS) David! -C Chad (Hope that makes it easier) TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #658492 06/02/21 07:14 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,945 United States rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,945 United States	David, This is AWESOME! Now you need to do it as a duet with Tater Totts... Loved it! Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Music Channel

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #658577 06/02/21 01:58 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,639 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,639 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Very well done David. Loved the acoustic on this. Super vocal and very creative lyric. Well done.... Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #658628 06/02/21 05:36 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2019 Posts: 708 Canberra, Australia Leon1 Journeyman
Leon1 Journeyman Joined: Apr 2019 Posts: 708 Canberra, Australia	Great hook line (well sung) and a really nice feel to the song, David, even if you did steal Taylor's Grammy! Regards, Leon

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #658670 06/03/21 01:40 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 420 G Gary Weder Journeyman
Gary Weder Journeyman G Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 420	Hi David I like your anguished , compelling vocals on this . Your "band" is perfect and the build in the song demonstrates your considerable production talents . I am trying to make the connection between Dawn , the riff and Taylor Swift ? Regardless , it's a very good song David. Your songs always have refreshing variety and never disappoint. cheers Gary

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #658686 06/03/21 02:38 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 2,360 Netherlands, Haarlem Birchwood Veteran
Birchwood Veteran Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 2,360 Netherlands, Haarlem	Hello David, Here in the Netherlands we are not used to stealing. And you have Dutch roots. So, how can you justify stealing? Especially that award from Taylor. Did you gave it back after your song? And is Nashville really that bad? No, I will stop this nonsense now. You made a very nice, sensitive song. In his post Hear to Learn gave a good observation on your vocals. I can agree with him. And the style of the song is so typical you; whatever angle you choose in your songs they keep the same vibe. Wake me up with a song and I know when it is yours. You often put humour in your lyrics, even when they are sad. Or maybe it looks that way for me, but I like that. So, all together this is another good song you made, David. I think you can keep that award. You earned it (at least, to my opinion...)! Have a nice day, Hans Hans Berkhout (Birchwood) https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #658743 06/03/21 06:30 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,232 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,232 Ontario, Canada	Hi David, Funny and sad at the same time, like Caaron said. Brilliant writing in my book, and I really like your vocal. I've said it before recently but I'll say it again, it's great having you back here posting music again Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal floyd jane #658806 06/03/21 01:49 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina	Thanks Floyd, Anything to make you laugh man! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #658824 06/03/21 03:34 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois CaptainMoto Expert
CaptainMoto Expert Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois	That's It! I'm locking down all my secrets I guess this could be a musicians anthem. moto An Old Man Make'n Music https://sites.google.com/view/captainmoto-com/home?authuser=0

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal HearToLearn #658984 06/04/21 03:29 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina	Hey Caaron, Thanks so much Maydosunn. I'm glad you liked it brother! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #659000 06/04/21 04:36 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,145 Maryland TuneMonger Veteran
TuneMonger Veteran Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,145 Maryland	Hilarious, but also pretty good music. Nice work! Windows 10, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 6i6, Komplete keyboard, Sony Acid Music Studio 11, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #659012 06/04/21 06:11 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,576 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,576 Sydney Australia	David Clever amusing and also poignant. All wrapped up in a really nice song. Good stuff. Peter

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal rsdean #659053 06/05/21 04:42 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina	Thanks Bob! Yes, I think it might be time for Tater to do a comeback!! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #659059 06/05/21 05:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2020 Posts: 1,572 Belgium Derochette Expert
Derochette Expert Joined: May 2020 Posts: 1,572 Belgium	Hi David, We can visualize the scenes written in your lyrics. The musical arrangement is very good as well as your very pleasant voice. It's a good composition. I appreciated. Kindly regard Derochette alias JaniJackFlash Kindly regards Derochette alias JaniJackFlash

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #659122 06/05/21 10:47 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,378 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,378 GA USA	Funny and sad as it relates to the N'ville scene ... but how does that Grammy look on the mantle? One helluva funny emotive write and vocal and, man, that guitar sparkles. Excellent mix. Great listen! J&B Our Music - Audio & Videos

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #659184 06/05/21 07:17 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 7,566 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David Veteran
Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 7,566 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Hello David ... I think this is one of your very best in recent years. Strong vocal to some pretty darn good tracks. A humorous storyline yet squeezes out some truths worth considering. I got somewhat of a Dylan feel as I listened - except you don't slur your words! Some really good stuff here! Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1116GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal David Snyder #659257 06/06/21 08:26 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 1,869 Mill Valley, California USA D Deej56 Expert
Deej56 Expert D Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 1,869 Mill Valley, California USA	David, Well, I’m not sure just what was “stolen” . . . but that opening and the guitar throughout is magnetic—really resonates. I like the write a ton—very creative and fresh—and your vocal is delivered with emotion, sitting perfectly in the mix. Excellent work, David—enjoyed it! All my best to you, Deej

Re: Sometimes You Have to Steal Scott C #659364 06/07/21 03:58 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina	Thanks Scott. Yeah, that acoustic is pure. No effects! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

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