I am going to start a series of posts called “Song & Story”. I have written a lot of songs and released a couple of albums over the years and I might as well share them with you.
Song 1: Broken Hearted
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- Wanna play along? Get the chord sheet here
I wrote this song for my album “The Weight of Glory” and it has always been a favorite of mine and my audience. I remember writing it very quickly, but I don’t remember whether it was “words first” or “words and music together”. I almost always write the words first, but occassionally a song comes as a package. I do remember that the lyrics for this one were no struggle.
Why is it a favorite? The obvious answer is “its got a good beat and you can dance to it”. Some love the lyrics, especially the aspect of it being a tribute to doubt. Doubt has fueled both discovery and depression in me over the years. “Hello doubtful, my old friend…”
Others like the rock-a-billy feel of the music. Chris Curtis, who also produced my album, plays all the electrics on this one and provides the perfect solo.
I love it because its fun to sing, easy to play, and it has a harmonica solo that shreds.
Lyrics:
Hello doubtful, my old friend
I see you’re waking once again
Hello loneliness, my native brother
Here before me, and ever after
Welcome confusion, don’t make a mess
Still haven’t cleaned up the last one yet
Welcome intellect, my nosy neighbor
I never see you, but ask a favor
CHORUS 1
Walking down these paths and holding hands
Here in the thickest woodlands of the soul
You’ve pulled me from darkness,
but you have kept me from the light
And my overall condition is just the same as when I started
You always leave me lonely, and brokenhearted…
Hello faithful, where’s your crown?
I saw you running, leaving town
Were you chasing something you can’t see
Hope you return soon and come to see me
Welcome courage, I need your hand
To hold me up when I take a stand.
Welcome innocence, my long lost sister
I never knew her, until I missed her
CHORUS 2
Walking down these paths and holding hands
Here in the thickest woodlands of the soul
You’ve pulled me from darkness,
but you have pushed me towards the light
And my overall condition is much improved from when I started
You always leave me lonely, and brokenhearted…
Who’s Playing?
Me – vocal, acoustic guitar and harmonica
Chris Curtis - electric guitars
Peter LaForme – drums
Andrew Waugh – bass guitar
Shannon Krahn - background vocals
Shane Krahn – the most excellent tambourine player
Enjoy!
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