Feb 2022 fuc girl-with-ukulele s022722
Boof. Song #29 might have squeezed me dry. Good skirmish though. The theme was "show up" and in a way I was saying this to myself as a pep talk to make myself finish.
You can’t win the game if you don’t show up
Don’t gotta work a miracle
Or move a mountain
Or shake the earth
Don’t gotta lasso the moon
Just to prove to anyone
What you’re worth
We all wanna do big things
But we’re afraid of the scope and the scale
The worst thing to do is nothing at all
Just because you might fail
Cuz everybody fails
The difference is when you say ready or not
In the face of your fear, you roll with what you got, because
You can’t win the game if you don’t show up
It don’t gotta be perfect
Or presentable, or even good
Don’t twist on all the things you’d differently
If you only could
Some people get the glory
They don’t work for it, and it’s not fair
But we’ve all got our strength and our style
So it’s neither here nor there
Just sit down in that chair
School is in session, the muse is taking roll
Who cares about greatness when presence is the goal, because
You can’t win the game if you don’t show up
It’s only ever halfway up to you
The muse is gonna do what muses do
But if she’s rubber then you are glue
And nothing can stick to you if you don’t show up
@resonut123 Mar 2022
Cool Groove with your sweet vocals, like how you start with the harmonies. Has a good Old Tyme feel, kind of Gospel, Jazz or Blues.
You showed up and you Won! (but also so did I, for listening to this fine tune).
#tit4tat1
@nancycunning Feb 2022
So glad you showed up for this and every one of your songs. You’re a winner in my book. Looking forward to rest of your songs. Thank you for making one with me.
@mikeb Feb 2022
I thought I would hear another Carley-with-uke song, instead, a fully produced bluesy tune that would be at home live on stage with a 3-piece jazzy backing band! Solid writing again!
@mariekevinkmusic Feb 2022
Your songs have been one of the nights of this FAWM for me. They are so well crafted and you make it seems effortless. I love this song. I actually think this has a James Taylor quality to it. I can totally hear his guitar and vocals on this.
Mind you, I prefer your vocals :-)
@erbaer Feb 2022
Sweet! This is fantastic! I love how you bring this to a irresistible crescendo of soul! And then a gently fade into the ear worm museum. Lovely!
@dudachris Feb 2022
Really love this take too! We're definitely pulling the same threads. Your sweet country gospel delivery is ON POINT <3 <3 <3
Thanks for sharing :D
@dzdandcunfsd Feb 2022
What a great refrain! beautiful harmonies and melody here all throughout... the bridge really made me smile... the muse is gonna muse, she can sometimes be fickle if she isn't fed! I enjoyed this a lot!
@jwhanberry Feb 2022
Outstanding. Your melody is really well thought? out. The backing supports the song all the way. Aside from all that, it's just a great tune. Super job.
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
Ohhh this is so great! Love the cool jazzy swing feel with the claps and your wonderful vocals… especially those layered harmonies. Awesome lyrics! I love the honesty and insight recognizing the role of the muse AND the importance of being there
@keithcuts Feb 2022
oh im all about this kind of writing!
these are quality calories my ears are consuming!
lovely harmonies back the catchy chorus melody :)
easy to vibe and rock with the tune and vocals in this ditty!
So fun and well fleshed out. bridge and all. Quality!
excelelnt!
Im cheering for your sprint to triple! I have to live stream and have two shows tomorrow so im consiously not taking on that goal. but im watching YOUj! lesssgoo bear. Youre slaying it.