1 Topic by jets60 (edited by jets60 2007-05-30 02:25:25)

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Topic: Mournful Cry

This idea has been floating around in my head for a few days now but this is the first chance I had to put it down so here it is and I hope you like it. It's just a bit country but I guess I am too.

Mournful Cry By Jeff Gilpin


May 29, 2007






Intro


[E] [B7] [E]




Chorus




[E]Mamas want the best for their [B7]babies


Even if they’re barely getting [A]by[E]


So [E]if their babies ever [A]come to harm


You’ll [E]hear their [B7]Mama’s mournful [E]cry




Verse 1




Her [E]baby boy seemed to have it [B7]easy


He succeeded at everything he [A]tried[E]


But she [E]couldn’t put a stop his [A]sadness


Or her [E]tears on the [B7]night that he [E]died




Chorus




[E]Mamas want the best for their [B7]babies


Even if they’re barely getting [A]by[E]


So [E]if their babies ever [A]come to harm


You’ll [E]hear their [B7]Mama’s mournful [E]cry




Verse 2




Her [E]baby girl was pretty as a [B7]flower


Everyone would look at her and [A]sigh[E]


But [E]one bad man beat the [A]beauty out of her



And her [E]Mama let [B7]out a mournful [E]cry




Chorus




[E]Mamas want the best for their [B7]babies


Even if they’re barely getting [A]by[E]


So [E]if their babies ever [A]come to harm


You’ll [E]hear their [B7]Mama’s mournful [E]cry




Break




[A]No matter what a child may [E]go through


[B7]They’re still perfect in their Mama’s [A]eyes[E]


[A]So if by chance misfortune finds her [E]precious babies


She’ll [B7]help them all she can but [A]only if she can




Verse 3




[E]So children remember your [B7]Mamas


If you’re thinking that you want to [A]die[E]


Do your very [E]best to try and make your [A]Mama proud


So you [E]wont [B7]hear her mournful [E]cry


[B7]Because...




Chorus




[E]Mamas want the best for their [B7]babies


Even if they’re barely getting [A]by[E]


So [E]if their babies ever [A]come to harm


You’ll [E]hear their [B7]Mama’s mournful [A]cry[B7] [E]



J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

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Re: Mournful Cry

such a nice song jeff...i really like it...and its true what you say....no matter what happens mothers are there at your side....keep writing and composing
your fan
saba

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Re: Mournful Cry

Nice song Jets, just love that B7 chord.I'm doing it again.Thanks.

...Badeye.

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Re: Mournful Cry

Hi Jeff,

You are a romantic and a big softy, just like me, so I really like this one.

With just three chords anyone can play it so I "Badeyed" it even before writing this.

Thank you,

Roger

"Do, or do not; there is no try"

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Re: Mournful Cry

Thank you all very much. I'm trying to come up with a harmony chorus and verse that complements this so you might see it again..or hear it if I get that far along.

J  E  T  S
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Re: Mournful Cry

Hi Jet60,
Having just read your song, Which is beautiful.. "How can a Man get so deep into the way woman feel?" You must have had a Mamma who sang to you an "Honest Lullaby" ! { Thank You Joan Baez  For that song }  Now you maybe able to help me?
My Oldest Son is 30 this month, I have written a song for him myself.  But i did sing a lovely song for him on his 21st Birthday {  My Son } I really would love  to hear  other suggestions.. We are having a Surprise Session for him to celebrate.. So something simple for guitar would suit..
Roger Guppy Please explore this avenue for me also!  That sounds like an order, Its not, Its merely a request to your vast knowledge of music!
Thank You!
Slan
Old Doll.

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7 Reply by jets60 (edited by jets60 2007-06-01 00:56:41)

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Re: Mournful Cry

My favorite song about kids grown up is Circle Game but I can't get through without balling like a big baby. But that's what I would sing if I were you.

J  E  T  S
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Re: Mournful Cry

Hi jet60,
Thank you for the Post, I had completely forgotten about that song? it is beautiful!
I found it today, on an old Cassette ? { Showing  My Age }  Going south of the tension line for a few days,   for a break, so its in my W/ E holdall!
Dia Linn { GOD TO YOU ]

Slán Old Doll

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Re: Mournful Cry

Hey Jeff, really like your song.

Don't know why, but the lryics got me to thinking about "In the Ghetto"....rspecially the verse about the son dying. In the ghetto is one of my all time favourite songs so anything that inspires thoughts and comparisons with that ain't half bad in my book!

Good job!

All I got, is a red guitar, three chords and the truth

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