Feb 2022 ss022722h superskirmish revival acoustic harmonies bluegrass gospel
I hosted this one, prompt - Revival
Started off in a totally different direction, but changed direction and this came out. I'm not a religious person, but this bluegrass-gospel thing came out anyway.
V1:
College drop-out, down and out
Not sure what he's thinkin' about
Hops a Greyhound bus to Tennessee
Doesn't know a soul in town
Can't seem to reverse his frown
If things were different, he could be you or me
PRE:
Afraid to try another way
Start all over for today
Doesn't try to keep his wolves at bay
CH:
Revival
Jump on in, the water's feelin' fine
Revival
Taste the bread and sip a little wine
Walk with me, you'll see what's yours is mine
Revival
V2:
Drops on in and shares his name
Says he's tired of his old game
Rolls the dice, snake-eyes once again
Turns around, he's out the door
Ego bruised, his conscious sore
Doesn't give himself time to mend
PRE:
Afraid to try another way
Start all over for today
Doesn't try to keep his wolves at bay
CH:
Revival
Jump on in, the water's feelin' fine
Revival
Taste the bread and sip a little wine
Walk with me, you'll see what's yours is mine
Revival
@cicpisces Feb 2022
Nice song with a sweet melody. I like the harmony in the chorus. Strong descriptive lyric that tells a good story. Nice.
@nancycunning Feb 2022
Oh, this feels so good. Like Credence Clearwater Revival, oh that's why they call themselves that...Love the scene setting specifics and the space for the listener to co-write some of the context and details. Like how you play it and sing it and those harmonies.
@scubed Feb 2022
Love the guitar! Really well-written lyrics and great vocal delivery - the harmonies in the chorus are lovely. Amazing work for a skirmish!
@lennie Feb 2022
So sweet sounding. I like how the chords and melody get happier as we go into the chorus. I'm guessing here that there's a different character in each verse?
@cindyrella Feb 2022
What a great story in this song! This is one of my favorites! That chorus! Nice one!
@tunecat Feb 2022
The song is captivating. The move towards the chorus brings that upbeat feeling. Well sung and the harmonies really add to it.
@johnstaples Feb 2022
Wow, this is a dynamite gospel song! I am also not a religious person but I went this direction in mine too! I really love the story and your guitar is just delightful for this song! Your voice is perfect! Soulful! Honest! Strong! Those harmonies are a real treat too! Really great skirmishing here!!! And thanks for the prompt!
@sw1n3flu Feb 2022
revival seems to steer many towards that kind of thing
No matter, this was an uplifting song that gives the listener some hope, I might just jump on in, you made it seem so inviting!