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Topic: Somethings Aint Easy.

This is an example of fitting words to music rather than the other way round. There is sense to the words, which may not be at first apparent...
This song can be found on my web page, click web on the left...

Somethings Aint Easy.Undefined


[RIFF] Somethings, somethings aint easy.


I've told you [Am] before, if you were to [RIFF] go.


Living, living aint easy.


I've told you [Am] before, if you were to [RIFF] go.


I'm [G] tired of the [Gmaj7] night. I've [Am] tired of the [D] lies.


I've [G] held back the [Gmaj7] tears. They wont [Fmaj7] help me this [Am] night.




[RIFF] Sleeping, sleeping aint easy.


I've tried to [Am] before. When you had [RIFF] gone.


Pleading. Beging you baby.


When you came [Am] home. I know I was [RIFF] wrong.


I'm [G] tired of the [Gmaj7] night. I've [Am] tired of the [D] lies.


I've [G] held back the [Gmaj7] tears. They cant [Fmaj7] help me this [Am] night.


(CHORUS).


[C] How can you [G] stand there. [C] How can you [G] smile?


There's [C] pain all around [G] you, and my [Am] tears...





[RIFF] Playing. Playing with someone.


Don't play with my [Am] heart. Don't break my [RIFF] heart.


[RIFF] Sadness. Sadness is easy.


My worlds gone so [Am] dark. Since we've been [RIFF] apart.


I'm [G] tired of the [Gmaj7] night. I've [Am] tried all the [D] lies.


I've [G] let go the [Gmaj7] tears. They won't [Fmaj7] help me [Am] tonight.




(REPEAT CHORUS)


[RIFF]


Somethings aint easy.


Somethings aint easy.


Somethings aint easy.





Words and Music by Phill Williams. 25th October 2009



***[RIFF; D-Asus-Dsus-Asus]***

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Re: Somethings Aint Easy.

Phill I liked the song it seems like it could be the soundtrack for a film revolving around a couple having relationship problems nice feel and lyrics smile

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Re: Somethings Aint Easy.

hi phill not connected up properly yet so i'll take a raincheck and listen asap....stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

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Re: Somethings Aint Easy.

Howdy Phill, just had a listen to this and "Don't Turn Away". Two real nice pieces. Good mix and vox as per usual. big_smile: Do you usually write the music first? Just shows to go ya, good songs can be written either way.

Kenny

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Re: Somethings Aint Easy.

hi guys,

Kenny, no I usually get the words first, but for some reason as I've been strumming lately, riffs and chord sequences have made themselves known and then I've had to struggle with words. I keep a file with crap songs that I've had for about 30 years [no joke] so I just look through until I find a good line from all the dross, then try and make something from it!

no probs daddy, can I help at all?

Russ, if you have an idea for a film, I'd like to be part of it in any way I can. cos if there's someone who can do it...it's you

may the peace of the angels be upon you

Phill

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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  • From: derbyshire
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Re: Somethings Aint Easy.

hi phill thanks its just a matter of getting everything up and running after moving back home,the comp crashed a week ago just got it back but a lot of things missing with it being cleaned,we'll get there eventually....stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

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Re: Somethings Aint Easy.

Very nice Phil!  Thank you very much for sharing.

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What constitutes excellent music is in the ears of the listener.

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Re: Somethings Aint Easy.

Hi Phill
Another good one from the man with dulcet tones smile great stuff Phill..
Ever thought about giving Ourstage a go..
How's the new job working out.
ark

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Re: Somethings Aint Easy.

Hello Mr Ark,

Jobs a gonner, couldn't cut it I'm afraid. loads of work, tons of pressure and little or no rewards, so I told `em to stuff it. Not all bad news though, the new car comes tomorrow....Ourstage? I'm sure I joined up, I'll have to check it out again. Thanks for the thumbs-up, working on a new song with Russ at moment, I think it sounds good, let you know when it's ready.

Mekidsmom,

and thank you for listening. I tend to get a bit rock'n'rolly at times, countryfied at others and sloppy quite a lot. hope to hear more from you on the poetry section.

Phill

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Re: Somethings Aint Easy.

As always Phil,

very enjoyable. I agree with Ark
you have a very pleasant voice to listen to.

Having no work has an upside lol means more time to write and record !

Gods blessings on you and yours.

Old Doll.

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