There should be liner notes. I'm sure I had some in mind. Really, I know I did. But I'm sleepy and they are just not coming out of the mental storage right now.
Played here on the 12-string in the key of D. Well, my fingers think that they're playing D, G, and A chords, but I know better. It's really the key of C. I'm rambling, aren't I? Time to post this thing and go to sleep. Or write another song...
Dead Dog Filk Song
Deirdre M Murphy
Well, they say the con is over,
But we’re not ready to be done
Before we all must go home
We’re still looking for more fun
They’re packing up the art show
And the soda’s mostly gone
But there’s still time for songs and hugs
Before we really must move on
So sing me one more song
And I’ll sing one just for you
And if you’ll all sing along
We’ll be smiling when we’re through
You can store bags at the front desk
Or stack them over there
Pull out your harps and guitars
And grab an empty chair
The people in the back are telling
tales of hours gone by
And some are selling CDs
Before they say goodbye
Chorus:
They call it a dead dog filk
Though it seems alive to me
My favorite people sharing love
That all can hear and see
And when we finally drive away
We hold each other in our hearts
Until the deeply longed-for day
When the next convention starts
Chorus:
Copyright ©2022 Deirdre M. Murphy (2/4/2022)
@ambroise Mar 2022
Conventions, festivals and parties, we should always have a time to say farewell when it ends. I get that mixed feeling in your song when you reallize what a fantastic time you just had, and you're sad it's already coming to its end. Pretty much the feeling I had after february, actually.
You chose the 12-strings which give it a wide, "angel-y" and almost harp-like feeling. It's a bold move (I would have feared it could ruin the intimacy implied by he lyrics) but in fact it works great for me because it reminded me a large place that used to be full with people and that is almost empty now.
Perfect song to discover after the FAWM !
And therefore perfect for #tit4tat !
@berni1954 Mar 2022
PS please put me out of my misery and tell me what Filk stands for...
@berni1954 Mar 2022
A great evocation of when we humans get together to celebrate the things we love and share. Oh how I have missed folk festivals and live music in general over the last two years.
@cjk Mar 2022
The title definitely draw me in, but it's the feeling in it that draws me back. I so know this. Beautiful. And I second Jane.
@janeg Feb 2022
Despitr how very far behind on listening, I had to pay attention to,that song title! It warms my heart to think of those wonderful circles. And you should be prepared to sing this at the real end of every filk convention ever.
@mandolinda Feb 2022
The sense of belonging is ever present here. It must be a wonderful community, it shows your love for it in the song. #tit4tat
@ductapeguy Feb 2022
It's been so long since I've been to a con. Thanks for taking me there.
@rwhosings Feb 2022
The warmth from the 12-string really gives depth to the lyrics.
The chorus manages to capture all the best parts of a filk circle, dead dog or otherwise.
@dragondreams Feb 2022
This makes me want to come along to a filk convention! It's been on my bucket list for ages, but you've pushed me into making a commitment.
Lovely song. Thank you. :-)