Done for the Fake It challenge - read about that here
https://fawm.org/forums/topic/12100/
I threw a lot of weird 7add11 and 9 chords in there which may or may not be outside the rules - either way it was a lot of fun! Thanks again @metalfoot for a great inspiration.
C
I checked the mailbox today
Em
And it wasn't there again
F
I checked the mailbox today
D
I know it'll come but when?
G
It's so important to me
F
So I wait impatiently
G
It's so important you see
F C
When it arrives there will be glee
C
I checked my emails today
Em
And I didn't get your reply
F
I checked my emails today
D
And I just had to sit and sigh
G
It's so important to me
F
So I wait impatiently
G
It's so important you see
F C
To hear from you would set me free
(solo) - C Em F D
C
I checked the mailbox today
Em
And it still just wasn't there
F
I checked the mailbox today
D
And life just isn't fair
G
It's so important to me
F
So I wait impatiently
G
It's so important you see
F
When it arrives then I can just let it be
C
Just let it be
Em C Em...
@darcistrutt Feb 2022
Harmonica solo! Wow you did a great job with this challenge. I've very impressed!
@odilongreen Feb 2022
I definitely know that feeling! Very relatable, and I like the soulful musical backing beneath your longing vocals. I can see this playing beneath a movie montage as the character gets more and more despondent each day over the ongoing lack of a reply.
@richaaaay Feb 2022
Enjoyed that. Great job singing. Fun progression and loved the harp.
@srcoops Feb 2022
This really hits home for me. I am of the generation that had only the telephone and snail mail. My girl and I were 1365 miles apart. Nice job on the song.
@andygetch Feb 2022
Oh this is all kinds of fun, the melody, the spirited synth, and harmonica. Weird chords FTW!
@jodv Feb 2022
The chord extensions create a real 80s vibe. I’m imagining this coming on the radio in between Men Without Hate and Spandau Ballet.
@aeye Feb 2022
Really nice production on this. That harmonica with the reverb is excellent.
@heuristicsinc Feb 2022
Digging the harmonica bits, nice vocals. This is fun.
@ductapeguy Feb 2022
Was this song recorded by Backstreet Direction, or was it Beers for Years?
That is a fantastic take on the challenge. I love the groove set by the keys.
@kenmattsson Feb 2022
Cool song. The different chords give it a ethereal feeling to me. Sort of that wistful "I wonder if anything is going to happen" vibe. Good job.
@metalfoot Feb 2022
There's no FakeIt police. It's just a chance to create! I think the chords are in the spirit of the song.
I would never have heard this melody in these chords so that's awesome.