Bit late this week, Hilch/Trev/Barnabus/Batman kind of pre-empted the topic.......so I had to have a re-think, and had a go at it from a different angle.....it's pretty much the story of this year, hence the title....
2006
Put new strings on, tuned 'em in,
I was ready to rock'n'roll,
I fell over the dog, top of the stairs,
And landed not quite whole,
Oooh, I miss my guitars, they're all gathering dust,
Oooh yeah, I miss my guitars, strings are turning to rust,
It's going to be a while before I hear my amp blast,
My arm's in a plaster cast......
I got money troubles, bills piling up,
And no money to pay,
The perfect time, for singing the blues,
But I can't afford to play,
Oooh, I miss my guitars, they're all gathering dust,
Oooh yeah, I miss my guitars, strings are turning to rust,
It's going to be a while before I can rock,
My guitars are all in hock.....
Well I was just about ready to roll again,
My guitars are back in the fold,
Till a disagreement with a pane of glass,
Put all my plans on hold,
Oooh, I miss my guitars, they're all gathering dust again,
Oooh yeah, I miss my guitars, strings are turning to rust again,
It's going to be a while before I hear my amp blast,
My arm's back in a plaster cast......
(just in case one particular line isn't universal slang, "in hock" = at the pawn shop)
:D :D :D
Vic
PS This is just a rough first draft - I can see a couple of places where it's a bit forced, but I wanted to get it in before the deadline.....I can always work on it later.....)
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Hi Vic
When I saw the theme this week I thought of you and how you must have felt about not having your guitars so in away I guess we both sort of helped each other :lol: :lol: ...
I reckon you could add a very disgusting expletive to this line which would would add to your anguish ..
My arm's in a F!@@#$ing plaster cast
I'm hearing sort of Screw the Neighbours sort of style here mate ..
I love these 2 lines
Oooh, I miss my guitars, they're all gathering dust
Oooh yeah, I miss my guitars, strings are turning to rust
Maybe I couls offer this suggestion { it might not be what your looking for though }
Oooh yeah, I miss my guitars, strings are Starting to rust
Really does paint a picture of your guitars in a Hock shop unloved and just sitting there ...
Well done Vic
{ no mention of the Cricket ,,,,,,hides under desk hopeing Vic might have slept last night ..}
Trev..
Here is to you as good as you are
And here is to me as bad as I am
As good as you are and as bad as I am
I'm as good as you are as bad as I am
Thanks for the suggestion Trev.....works better than my line....I did say it was a rough first draft though.....but I think I'll have that line, if that's OK with you.....
And yes I did stay up all night watching the cricket - just don't mention Tri-Nations Rugby...... :oops:
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Not a problem
Glad I could offer something useful
Here is to you as good as you are
And here is to me as bad as I am
As good as you are and as bad as I am
I'm as good as you are as bad as I am
Hey Vic,
no cotton socks round here mate, bare feet today, well Jandalls actually its hot for change.
As for your song, Trevs is on to it with his line change, much better IMO.
Im not that keen on these 2 lines:
It's going to be a while before I hear my amp blast,
My arm's in a plaster cast......
well the last one actually. The "My arm's ... " for me makes me feel that the line should end quite abruptly. But Im not sure it should. Something like
"Cos this old arm's in a plaster cast ....." for me has a smoother feel to it .
Just an idea anyway, I enjoyed the song, thanks
cheers
Paul
Vic
Hope you have a better 2007.
I think Trevor's idea is BRILLIANT. The only thing I might suggest
would be some slow sad harmonica. Maybe as an intro or outro or both.
Good Job
John
This is my favorite verse:
I got money troubles, bills piling up,
And no money to pay,
The perfect time, for singing the blues,
But I can't afford to play,
Well done. Hope you get your guitars back soon. I'm sure we'd all like to hear this.
Joe
