Second String.......
Intro.....
E|---------------------|
B|-3-3p2p0------0------|
G|---------2-0----2----|
D|-----------------2-0-|
(repeat)
(D) I know I'm just an (G)old gui(A)tar,
And (G)you're the world-(A)famous rock'n (G)roll (D)star,
But an old fiddle still (G)plays a good (A)tune,
So (G)don't cast (A)me aside (G)too (D)soon.......
(Bm)I'm (Em)tired of playing a (Bm)minor (Em)role,
I (D)want to be a (G)major (A)part of your (D)plans,
(D7)Then I'd be in (G7)seventh (D7)heaven,
G7/A7/D
'Cause I don't want to play (G)second (A)fiddle,
(G)Don't want to (A)be no se(G)cond (D)string,
(D)I know we could still (G)play sweet (A)music,
(G)You could ca(A)ress me (G)while (A)you (D)sing......
repeat intro.......
(D)Don't treat me like a (G)piece of (A)wood,
(G)Cast me a(A)side like you just (G)don't (D)care......
You needed me be(G)fore you (A)made it,
You (G)needed (A)someone, (G)who (A)was (D)there?
(Bm)I'm (Em)tired of playing a (Bm)minor (Em)role,
I (D)want to be a (G)major (A)part of your (D)plans,
(D7)Then I'd be in (G7)seventh (D7)heaven,
G7/A7/D
'Cause I don't want to play (G)second (A)fiddle,
(G)Don't want to (A)be no se(G)cond (D)string,
(D)I know we could still (G)play sweet (A)music,
(G)You could ca(A)ress me (G)while (A)you (D)sing......
Play intro again and fade out........
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
I like that Vic. Simple and fun with a nice commentary on forgetting where we came from. This is the type of tune I'd like to be able to get down on paper.
I don't have a guitar in my hand , but the first line of the chorus (with all the minors) seems like it might be a little "dark". What'd you think?
I like it a lot.
Thank you for it.
Paul
"You want WHAT on the *&%#ing ceiling?" - Michelangelo, 1566
Vic,
I think this is the first time I've seen someone post an assignment here that came complete with the chord progressions. Can't wait to get home and try it out.
Good song, I think the only thing I'd try to change (were it mine) is the fade out at the ending. It's probably just my own personal quirk, but to me, fade-outs are akin to cop-outs. I mean, you've got a catchy little intro riff there, and obviously put some effort into coming up with the chords and melody, so why not finish it off? Fade-outs are a musician's way of saying "good enough for government work." Give it the final touches.
But of course, that's just my $0.02. Your mileage may vary.
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It might be just me, but I find it a little difficult holding a squirming, wriggling grandson and a guitar at the same time.......
Excuses, excuses, I know, but he is a demanding little so-and-so.......
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
And I thought the reasons for the minor / major / 7th chords were pretty obvious.......? or does the word "Smartarse" fit here, trying to be too clever.....?
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
hey vic,
i like this one. most people are trying to be subtle about what the object is in their song and you just come out and say it. you did a great job, it is nice and simple. i like the "second fiddle" and "second string".
as far as how picky i am actually looking and trying to find things that i think need to be changed or tweeked. you have finally stumped me. i can't find anything that coudl be changed.
i don't actually know anything about music so i can't comment about the notes. but i think scratch does have a good point about the fade out thing at the end of the song. you should end your song as strongly as you started.
keep up the good work.
-CheapThrill
hi vic :)
after I played your song with my guitar(and my clumsy fingers :wink: ) I liked it a lot more, it's a good one.
I don't know which rhythm you have but the one I used made it a sweet song...like the feel I get from it:)
best wishes
bluenightangel
P.S.:I'm still laughing...'hmmm breakfast':)))
"oh, eventually it will break your heart" - anders wendin
For the ending, I had thought of using the same riff as the intro, slightly extended:
E|----------------------|
B|-3-3p2p0-------0------|
G|---------2-0----2-----|
D|-------------4----2-0-|
E|-------------------------------------|
B|-3-3p2p0---------0-------------------|
G|---------2-0---0---2h4p2p0-----------|
D|-------------4-------------4h5p4p2-0-|
A|-------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------|
(And noticed I tabbed the original intro slightly wrong, sounds better now....)
The top part is now the intro, repeated twice......
The whole of the above would be repeated several times for the ending.......the rhythm would be played on acoustic, the lead on electric with just a little gain.......
Vic.
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Vic,
This is great! I finally had a chance to try it out. I'm glad you had a chance to put the demanding little bundle-o-delight down long enough th wrap it up. It sounds good to me, although I totally suck at picking and hammer-ons and pull-offs and such. (getting better though). I love the chords. And the maj / min / 7ths were obvious, but even more clever when you hear them. I've really enjoyed this one, mate.
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