Notifications
Clear all
Topic starter
29/11/2008 1:02 pm
I guess 'words' from the previous assignment was still on my mind.
Vic, it's a protest song . . . against the assignment. :?
Just kidding of course. Excellent assignment. I'm sure it got everyone thinkin'.
Don't Ask
Don't ask me of regrets.
I have more than a few.
Far too many to remember
Even if I wanted to.
Don't ask me to remember
Those things (that) I regret.
The memories are too painful.
(Those) memories I'd rather forget.
Chorus:
And why should I recall
All of my faults and vices?
What purpose would it serve
When I'm still paying the prices?
Words I've said in anger,
Words spoken to cause pain,
Words that will forever,
Leave a hurtful stain.
And those are just the words
I've used to make mistakes.
I don't want to think of (Even more hurtful are (my))
(The) other causes of heartaches.
I don't think this belongs but it sounded nice.
But, my love, know this
Of all that I regret
One will never be of
The time we first met
The fourth or fifth verse could be the chorus . . . I'm not sure which . . . or where it should go.
KR2
It's the rock that gives the stream its music . . . and the stream that gives the rock its roll.
30/11/2008 11:00 am
And why should I recall
All my faults and vices?
What purpose would it serve
When I'm still paying the prices?
This is my favorite verse.
The title makes me feel some more plot line should be in the verses...."Don't Make Me Regret" sounds like the action will or won't take place in the future.
As it stands now, what about a title "Don't Ask"
"Don't Ask" sounds more like a response to an event(s) in the past?
Example Question:"What happened (to you)?" Answer: "Don't Ask"
Topic starter
30/11/2008 12:18 pm
Poof!
Title changed :mrgreen:
Also changed a verse from
And those are just words
I've used in my mistakes
Even more hurtful are (my)
Other causes of heartaches
to
And those are just the words
I've used to make mistakes.
I don't even want to think of
Other causes of heartaches.
I'm trying to put some chords to it. :note1:
:note2: Am, D, E sounds good. A big change from the last song of :note2: A, D, E. :roll:
Great.
I've just started and I'm already in a rut.
It's the rock that gives the stream its music . . . and the stream that gives the rock its roll.
30/11/2008 2:49 pm
Ken - I like it! Some good comments from James, too. I agree with him about the "stand-out" verse - maybe that'd make a chorus?
Anyway, there's nothing here that jumps out at me and says "I need changing".....this one's looking like a keeper! Hope the chords work out, I'll be interested to hear how it turns out.....
Great.
I've just started and I'm already in a rut.
No you're not - you're developing your own particular style. Granted, there may not look much difference on paper - but it's all in how you play the chords.
Keep 'em coming!
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Topic starter
30/11/2008 6:15 pm
I tried to pick out the tune to give an idea of what I'm aiming for.
But you're really going to have to use your imagination until my fingers learn to play a guitar.
I tried to do two (identical) verses and then the chorus or refrain . . .
Feel free to sing along . . . the lyrics are posted.
Please forgive the guitar playing . . . 14 months . . . I should be classified as a newbie :oops:
It's the rock that gives the stream its music . . . and the stream that gives the rock its roll.
01/12/2008 5:34 am
Please forgive the guitar playing . . . 14 months . . . I should be classified as a newbie
Maybe a newbie in relative terms, but hey, c'mon - don't be so hard on yourself. Chord changes could be a little cleaner, but they'll come in time. 14 months and fingerpicking already? More power to your elbow, mate. I remember the old KR2 who hummed and hahed and dithered for ages about posting a clip in the "beginner's video" thread - now you're knocking out a song a week like a seasoned pro, and the camera's like an old friend.
Slowly but surely - small steps. One piece at a time, as Johnny Cash once said. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.....you've taken those first faltering steps, now follow your feet and soon you'll be running, then flying.
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Topic starter
01/12/2008 11:42 am
Maybe a newbie in relative terms, but hey, c'mon - don't be so hard on yourself.
OK, let's just blame it on the bad recording . . . real muddy.
I worked on it afterwords until my fingers had permanent indentations.
Here are the chords for the verse and chorus . . . if anyone wants to give it a go.
I have no idea what strumming pattern to use . . . any suggestions? . . . please.Am E Am
Don't ask me of regrets.
Am E Am
I have more than a few.
D D Am
Far too many to remember
Am E Am
Even if I wanted to.
Don't ask me to remember
Those things I regret.
The memories are too painful.
(Those) memories I'd rather forget.
Chorus:
D Am
And why should I recall
D Am
All of my faults and vices?
D Am
What purpose does it serve (What good does it do)
Am E
When I'm still paying the prices?
Words I've said in anger,
Words spoken to cause pain,
Words that will forever,
Leave a hurtful stain.
And those are just the words
I've used to make mistakes.
I don't want to think of or Even more hurtful are (the)
Other causes of heartaches.
It's the rock that gives the stream its music . . . and the stream that gives the rock its roll.