The Regular Friday Post
Rando Lyric: Be sure to sing along
Last week’s rando lyrics: The lyric, “On Independence Day” is from the song "Independence Day”, written by Gretchen Peters, and recorded/performed by Martina McBride. It is Track 4 on the Martina McBride album “The Way That I Am”, released in September of 1993 on the RCA Nashville label. Produced by Paul Worley, Martina McBride and Ed Seay.
Credit Wikipedia Link: Song: Independence Day Album: The Way That I Am
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Yeah, might have thought this through a bit and had this as “A Song To Play” last week, but it all worked out. I hope you had a great day with family and friends! Plus, let’s be honest, this is only tangentially a Fourth of July song, and really is more of a stand against domestic violence song, and how badly things can turn out. So, I hope you had a calm and happy Independence Day!
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Some Stuff:
A Song To Play:
A very quick, but manageable 120 Beats Per Minute song in the Key of A Major, 4/4 common time. It moves quickly, but the IV-I-V riff leading into the chorus is gorgeous, and the DMaj to F#m and back riffs can be an interesting challenge for beginner/intermediate players. Keep at it and….
…have fun!!
Chordify Link: Independence Day Martina McBride
Lyrics Genius Link: Independence Day
[Verse 1] Well, she seemed alright by dawn's early light Though she looked a little worried and weak She tried to pretend he wasn't drinkin' again But daddy left the proof on her cheek And I was only eight years old that summer And I always seemed to be in the way So, I took myself down to the fair in town On Independence Day [Verse 2] Well, word gets around in a small, small town They said he was a dangerous man But mama was proud and she stood her ground She knew she was on the losin' end Some folks whispered, some folks talked But everybody looked the other way When time ran out there was no one about On Independence Day [Chorus] Let freedom ring Let the white dove sing Let the whole world know that today Is a day of reckoning Let the weak be strong Let the right be wrong Roll the stone away Let the guilty pay It's Independence Day [Verse 3] Well she lit up the sky that fourth of July By the time that the firemen come They just put out the flames and took down some names And sent me to the county home Now, I ain't sayin' it's right or it's wrong But maybe it's the only way Talk about your revolution It's Independence Day [Chorus] Let freedom ring Let the white dove sing Let the whole world know that today Is a day of reckoning Let the weak be strong Let the right be wrong Roll the stone away Let the guilty pay It's Independence Day [Outro] Roll the stone away It's Independence Day
The “ME!” Section…..
What I’m Listening2:
Shameless Self Promotion Section:
My song is out! Link: “>Long Road Back<”click on this link for streaming options, then scroll down for links (or just click on these links) to Amazon, Apple, Pandora, iTunes and even Spotify
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This Week’s Conversation With Mika, The Cat:
Mika: “That thing is so presumptuous, pooping on my lawn! I just wanna kill!”
Me: “Maybe you should have a seat on the Group W bench…”
Cheers and keep playing!!
Michael Acoustic
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