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Topic: My Hourglass of Sand

This is a song I just wrote about a little rift that is going on between my daughter and me. Fingerpick song somewhere between 60-80 bpm (haven't settled yet) 4/4 time. I'll try and get it recorded soon.

My Hourglass of Sand Jeff Gilpin


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[C]Upstairs writing words


[G]Whatever comes to mind


[C]What I’ve gained what I’ve lost


And [F]what I’ve left behind


[C]Trying, thinking of what to say


[G]To drive her hurt away


But [F]words are sitting here to stay


Until she comes back a[C]round


~


[C]Problem’s that she’s far away


[G]Yet she’s in my thoughts to stay


[C]Taking up her residence


My [F]mind her unmade bed


[C]I see her just sitting there


[G]Me, she doesn’t want to hear


[F]But it keeps her picture near


Refreshing my mind’s [C]eye


~


And [F]I know that she knows


[C]But that’s just how it goes


While the [F]days just flow on and on


My [G]hourglass of sand [F]



~


Wonder [C]when or if she’ll come around


[G]Maybe come on back to town


[C]Hopefully I’m a little spry but


[F]Likely tired and catching five


[C] The continent divides


[G]But I’m not trying to hide


[F]She knows where she can find


Her old man growing [C]older


~


Solo on chorus F C F G F


~


[C]Until that time I guess


[G]I’ll stay here in my mess


[C]Where only I can find


[F]A way to mend this tear


[C]I’m good at fixing stuff


[G]Hoping that I’m good enough


To [F]fix the gulf between us


And to make us whole a[C]gain


~


Chorus x 2 end fade on verse chords



 

J  E  T  S
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Re: My Hourglass of Sand

look forward to hearing it jets     

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Re: My Hourglass of Sand

Thanks Brian - Should have it up sometime this weekend.     

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Re: My Hourglass of Sand

Beautifully written

Having three daughters myself- been there.,  and know exactly what you are saying.

Nice one Jeff

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Re: My Hourglass of Sand

Brought a tear to my eye. I have a love-hate relationship with my daughter which upsets me, though she lives just 50 feet away and we speak every day but she gets annoyed at my (inane) humour and forgetfulness. I tell her I'm threatening 71 and I'm only going to get worse so have some patience with me. Sorry I digress.
This song is beautifully written and I'm sure you'll make a great recording of it.     

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Re: My Hourglass of Sand

Thanks you two. Yeah, relationships with daughters can be tricky. Hopefully, she'll get over it. She asked for time which led to the song title.     

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Re: My Hourglass of Sand

Inspiration can come from many sources. Hope you can sort out your differences.     

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

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Re: My Hourglass of Sand

I had some time tonight and was able to get a good enough recording. Hope you all like it. https://soundcloud.com/jets60/my-hourglass-of-sand     

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Re: My Hourglass of Sand

jets, that was a very touching song, lyrics, musically and vocally.  It touched my heart for sure.     

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Re: My Hourglass of Sand

Thank you, Jan.     

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