Just Sit Down

by @hbusse

Liner Notes

#singersongwriter #piano #girlwithpiano #pupcore #dog

My family got our first-ever dog in January, after months ("no, years!", they'd insist) of begging from my kids. I was the hardest one to convince to get the dog... and go figure, now he has chosen me as his person. He's a cute little fluffy white dog who follows me all around the house and jumps onto my lap to cuddle as soon as I sit down anywhere. Thought it'd be fun to write him a little tribute.

Lyrics

I have been following you all around the house today Watching the dishes get washed and the laundry put away I think you should put your feet up And cuddle your most precious pup

So why don’t you just sit down Cause it’s time to lie around With your favorite fluffy hound Come on, won’t you just sit down

Ten seconds after you sit I will jump up in your lap So you can rub my belly and we can take a nap What more important task than this Could possibly be on your list

When life gets too full You have to remember What things truly matter And this one should make the cut Couch time with your loyal mutt When life gets too much You have to remember What things truly matter And what things you most enjoy Couch time with your loyal boy

Comments

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@ohljazz

Delightful, in particular how you phrase "fluffy hound"!

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Beautiful song about what’s important (and your dog). What’s its name? Really lovely playing and singing.

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@wynia

Adorable tune and sentiment! Big time adoring doggo energy shining through!

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Pure joy! If echo the Regina Spektor vibe, has such a charming quality

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@cadence

I just had to sit down and listen to this joyful song. I love the voice and the piano, thanks for sharing!

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When I first read the title and that it was about your new dog, I assumed it was the dog who would be instructed to sit down. So clever to turn it on end and make it all about the importance of taking a break once in a while and concentrating on what’s really important. Simple yet perfect chord progression and voicings, fitting the happy, charming lyrics to a tee. Another one of my favorites from you, Hannah. I’m racking up quite a list!☺️♥️

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@siasa

Cute! Love the piano.

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Awww! This is so darn cute. Dogs are the best. So good reminding us to slow down and savor the moments with loved ones. You’ve captured it perfectly here. ❤️

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Awwwwwwwww! I love it. Would download if the button were there. Sitting with my pup on the couch as I listen. The "heh-eh-eh-eh-ound" was great!

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Your vocals are so beautiful! Sit down is one of the hardest things for pups to do...you captured this in a lovely song!

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@jeff9

This couldn't possibly be any cuter or more charming. Makes my heart as warm as a fresh baked biscuit. Much love for the concept and the lovely performance.

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@jonmeta

Let's hear it for #pupcore ! Love those close intervals in the piano voicings. The simple changes have a child-like quality that fits the voice of a dog to a T-bone. Delightful. Mr Collie came and put his head on my knee while I was listening, and it was a perfect moment.

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Hannah - you could sing anything and it would be captivating. Really cute song and important message. Just has similar thoughts while walking my pup before work. Lovely song.

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@judypie

I got tears for real! I love animals so much and your voice and piano are so beautiful. LOVE! <3

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Haha! A lovely love song from your doggie. This reminds me of something that Regina Spektor would write, and you sound a bit like her in piano style and some of the higher bouncy vocals. Really enjoyed this track. ☺️

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I want more PUPCORE!!! We are missing our dog so much :( she is 13 years old and wouldn’t have been fair to drag her half way around the world. She’s retired with my in laws in Scotland and being spoilt rotten. This was a tonic today - gorgeous song, from the dogs perspective - clever lyrics.

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YouTube just posted a TED talk about our love for dogs--haven't watched it yet, though. My family never had a dog. When I turned 30 and got married my wife insisted on getting a dog, so I said okay. LOVED that dog! Single again, I don't have one because...travel, etc. They're pretty "walk" intensive and all.

LOVELY song--and, of course, a lovely sentiment and topic to inspire you. A really great effort! ❤️

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A good loving and affectionate dog is hard to beat. So glad to hear you overcame your resistance and have seen the light. A tribute song to your little pup…So nice…

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#pupcore is a brilliant tag! Love how you’re singing this from the perspective of the dog, and the stripped back production works so well. There’s great warmth and lightness of touch in your phrasing - the juxtaposition of the staccato ‘fluffy’ and extended ‘hoooound’ is really clever. Lovely little tune!

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@mbmusic

Awesome song! Dog songs are the best! The melody and piano sound great!

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