Second Mouse

by @edwinb

Liner Notes

"The early bird catches the worm," some say. "Oh yeah?" others say, "Well the second mouse gets the cheese."

I think I'm more of a second mouse than an early bird. As I explain here in this bit of #folk with an 8 string baritone #ukulele and a tenor ukulele overdub or two. #fuc

This was meant to be a metaphor for something, and I think it's still there but it sort of drifted a bit. Make of it what you will. It's just a song, that's all.

Lyrics

The slow and steady tortoise Always beats the hare If you snooze you lose, they say You know I think that's fair

But even so I'll take another Half an hour in bed I'll be glad to follow And you can forge ahead

It's the early bird that gets the tasty worm But I know that it's okay to wait my turn I'll keep a healthy distance from the ones who try to lead Just [Dm*]like the second [G*]mouse that got the cheese

I see you are so eager To burst out of the gate You latch on to the promise when You get that sniff of bait

What could go wrong you say? No hesitance, no doubt! And I'll be right behind you To see how things pan out

It's the early bird that gets the tasty worm But I know that it's okay to wait my turn And I'll think about the promises I do and don't believe Just [Dm*]like the second [G*]mouse that got the cheese

It's the early bird that gets the tasty worm But I know that it's okay to wait my turn I don't want to sleepwalk into things I didn't see Dont want to let my guard down and be easily deceived So let 'em clear the danger so we're free to have our peace Just [Dm*]like the second [G*]mouse that got the cheese

Just [Dm*]like the second [G*]mouse that got the cheese

Comments

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@burr Mod

fun and relatable perspective on taking your time... and i prefer cheese anyway. out of curiosity, are you recording these with your zoom R4 using the built in mic?

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@janeg

I’m with you. Who wouldn’t prefer cheese to a worm? And to wait for a tested version instead of the beta?

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I've noticed that nobody talks about the early worm.

Good rhythm, good words and a nicely clear recording.

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This is really fun. I love the strumming rhythm, and I do like the additional instrument. It adds some extra flavor. I'd honestly never heard the expression about the mouse and cheese, but it makes a lot of sense. And bolsters justification for my not being a go-getter! Much appreciated. 😁

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@edwinb

@gmcgath yes, that's one of the overdubbed tenor ukes. Not sure I like the effect now I listen back, but I suppose I'll be coming back to it if I decide to keep the song anyway.

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I think I am a combo possibly the first mouse but wave the second mouse through! Nice little solo enjoyed that! I love them! Very enjoyable song

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Just like the second mouse, the second ukulele adds an extra dimension to the song. Good melody with a good bounce to the delivery.

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I love this! I love the lyrical whimsy, such a fun little bop.

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@notznew

Oh I really like this. It moves along so nicely at a fun tempo. I can hear a harmony in my head for the early bird refrain lines. Keep on writing!

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@gmcgath

That assumes, of course, that the obvious trap is the only one...

Interesting effect in the instrumental bridge. Is that the overdub you were talking about?

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