Ever run into a chord progression that just hits a sweet spot and makes you happy? That's this song.
I had written this progression the first week of FAWM and the words "You're gonna do it 'cause you could" popped in. From there we tried to figure out what inadvisable thing was happening and then built this weird little goofy song about Extended Warranties
We're not sure what we're going to do with this song, but it was certainly fun!
We had debated about adding a lead guitar line to this, but weren't sure if it's really needed. What do you think?
You're gonna do it
Cause you could
And hang the price to pay
You’re not sure if you should
Buy you’ll do it anyway
And you’re sure it will turn out right
Some day
You’re gonna buy
Gonna buy
Gonna buy
That extended warranty
And if it dies
If it dies
If it dies
You’ll get a new
One for free
You bought this nifty
McGuffin thing
That will come up in Act 3
But the story will be much shorter
Thanks to that warranty
You’re gonna buy
Gonna buy
Gonna buy
That extended warranty
You’re gonna do it cause you could
Despite the warnings
From the start
Your gonna add bling to this thing
Though that probably isn’t smart
You are gonna break the seal
And take this thing apart
You’re gonna void
Gonna void
Gonna void
The extended warranty
And when it dies
It’ll die
At the worst time
You’ll see
That McGuffin was the special bit
That the heroes need
And now this saga’s
Three hours longer
Thanks to no warranty
You’re gonna void
Gonna void
Gonna void
The extended warranty
And a bonus you made a friend for life
Your warranty friend calls you all the time
I mean really all the time
Like 300 times a day
You're gonna do it
Cause you could
Though the budget might be tight
You’re going to get another one
And pay attention to it’s lights
And maybe this time
It will all come out
Right
You’re gonna buy
Gonna buy
Gonna buy
That extended warranty
Cause it died
Cause it died
And brought your plans
To their knees
Who could have ever known
That McGuffin would be blown apart
Time to get another crew
And make a fresh start…
You’re gonna buy
Gonna buy
Gonna buy
That extended warranty
@audrey Mar 2022
Ha ha ha! This is so funny! Very catchy song. I can see why you like this chord progression. Love the chorus and how its lyric changes with the story. Clever and very entertaining.
@toddnorem Mar 2022
Extended Warranty...great title. And just the other day when my TV was acting up I remembered my very own EW. Not that I usually buy them. I think it came with the credit card I used. The warranty friend is a great observation too. Nice work.
@tspoon Feb 2022
Very fun! No lead guitar necessary IMO. Sounds great as is Guaranteed.
@wsharper69 Feb 2022
I will always think of this when it comes to a warranty. Great song.
@ductapeguy Feb 2022
Pure pop perfection.
Congrats on your 19th FAWM Finish.
@thefifthsister Feb 2022
I'm gonna think of you everytime I buy any electronics now. This is wonderful. Relatable and whimsical.
@nancyrost Feb 2022
I love that we're never told what the McGuffin thing is that the warranty was for. The warranty has a life of its own! This is super catchy and a fun story. I don't think it needs a lead guitar line - sounds complete on its own. Well done, relatable track!
@timfatchen Feb 2022
But the story will be much shorter
Thanks to that warranty! Sheer delight. "Do not press this big red button!" Press. Bang! All you need to know about humanity.
@edwardsmusic Feb 2022
Interesting chord progression. That chorus is quite catchy! Great imagery in the lyrics.
Funny how the bridge (and also the very end of the song) contains some spoken-word interjections!
@sw1n3flu Feb 2022
YES!!!
Agree about the chords and overall upbeat sound of this song.
But it's the theme, the lyrics and the bloody chorus that I now have stuck in my head!! Bridge is hilarious!!!