Feb 2022 alternative-rock collaboration backing by biab
Lyrics by Bill White
Music by Berni Armstrong
I loved the mystery and poetry of these lyrics and felt they deserved a rock treatment.
Forgive my primitive lead playing :-)
(Gm) wafers scattered on the floor
like a (Cm) drunkard's crispy chips
the (F) wine was splashed on pallid skins
(Gm) sails of pirate ships
you (Cm) fled the scene, quite like a ghost
a(Gm)cross the grieving moors
(F) chased by a vigilante mob
(Gm) frescos of holy wars
(Gm) a dozen marksmen couldn't hit you
(Cm) one by one they fell
(F) punctured through the window
of a (Gm) stained-glass citadel
you (Cm) stand among your enemies
who would (Gm) flay you like a trout
were it (F) not for the hand of justice
closing (Gm) in on your hideout
(F) drop pretences of innocence
your (Gm) lies we can see through
ad(Cm)mit your guilt and pray the judge
will (Gm) go (F) easy on (Gm) you
@timfatchen Mar 2022
Eh! @berni1954 ! What's wrong with your lead playing?! I like the almost bagpipiness of the sound, too. The disgust for the wrongdoer comes right through. Problem for a copper, they have to be (sort of) nice whatever...
@sherrylynnlee Mar 2022
Oooh love the attitude in the vocals. It really conveys the disgust for the despicable character described in the lyrics. The instrumentation also supports the song really well. Very well done!
@cleanshoes Feb 2022
I remember reading these great lyrics early in the month. Your blues-tinged rock treatment suits them well! Nice harmonies, too.
@angelinapowersuit Feb 2022
Love how it all comes together in your last chorus, with the harmonies and guitar solo. It’s also really nice when I can understand all the lyrics, very good pronunciation throughout and showcase of the lyrics.
@max Feb 2022
Loved every bit of it! Great collab.
Thanks for sharing craftsmanship, both of you.
@lifewithtomcat Feb 2022
This is a new RPG anthem. Just sayin'
@nadine Feb 2022
I loved the lyrics and how you turned them into music. You got a vivid imagination and good storytelling. Great collab
@mikeb Feb 2022
Love that fuzzy guitar lead sound!.
Intriguing lyrics, and great musical treatment of them!
@seemanski Feb 2022
Love the pace of this, I can see the music video in my head where the singer is running away from something as he sings. Nice words and I enjoyed those harmonies at the end.
@acousticmaddie Feb 2022
Great guidar. What a cool collab.great storytelling
@quork Feb 2022
I’m digging your lead guitar playing. The tone and style reminds me of 60’s acid rock, and adds a lot to the feel of the song. Great story, and the vocal harmony is great.
@jerrypettit Feb 2022
Bill's lyrics are always poetry. I'm trying to read more poetry books trying to catch up.
You found a good one Berni, and your vocal is terrific! Great collaboration, you guys!
@nahlej381 Feb 2022
This is dope. Reminds me of psychedelic era badassery super performances great collab y’all
@sheilerk Feb 2022
This rocker definitely suits the hard hitting lyrics that Bill provided. So much going on in this song! A great collaboration!
@kenmattsson Feb 2022
Great lyrics by Bill. Particularly like the trout reference (gotta get a rhyme somehow!)
Berni, great drive on the arrangement.
You guys both know you're awesome at this!
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
Berni and Bill collab! How cool! Love the level of creative talent here! Awesome story with so many wonderful phrases and vivid images. Fabulous music with a great groove, awesome guitar, and wonderful vocals. Brilliant pairing of talent!