I Risked it All
by @berni1954 · @kahlo2013
Skirmish: 'I Risked it All' (@ragbag)Liner Notes
When I read Liz's lyrics I found myself singing them to a tune. That's always a good sign in my book. So I grabbed my trusty Zoom H1n recorder and sang what I was hearign in my head into it.
I then contacted Liz to check it was OK that I put her words to music (with a few little changes for scansion, etc) and when I got the go ahead I recorded this.
Then we had a family crisis and I didn't get to post it until now. Crisis over - deadline met for my daughter's "Thesis Submission" (with 4 minutes to go on the clock just before midnight!
Liz says: As always, @berni1954 did a wonderful job bringing these words to life despite the detours and deadlines he speaks of! I love the flow of the melody with his uke backing! Perfectly captures the sentiment I was trying to express. Forever grateful for Berni’s gift of music!
INSTRUMENT: Kala FMTE-C Tenor Ukulele (Low G) #fuc #ukulele #lovesong
Lyrics
(D) Sometimes seeds will grow and (A) wildflowers bloom Sometimes plants will thrive while (D) others die too soon Some(G)times the sun will shine and (D) stars will glow bright (A) Sometimes storm clouds will come and (G) thunder (A) through the (D) night
(Bm) sometimes love lives (A) long and (Bm) sometimes it’s too (Em) speedily …. (A) speedily (D) gone
(G) I risked it all and I would (D) risk it all again for the (A) chance to invite (D) your love back in I (G) risked it all and I would (D) risk it all again for the (Em) chance to love you without (A) end
(D) Sometimes we’re drawn close and for(A)ever love is built Sometimes passion leads down (D) tangled paths of guilt Some(G)times we find true love that sus(D)tains us at home Some(A)times we keep searching feeling (G) restless (A) and a(D)lone
(Bm) sometimes love lives (A) long and (Bm) sometimes it’s too (Em) speedily …. (A) speedily (D) gone
(G) I risked it all and I would (D) risk it all again for the (A) chance to invite (D) your love back in I (G) risked it all and I would (D) risk it all again for the (Em) chance to love you without (A) end
BRIDGE (Em) When my heart found yours I (D) took a high stakes risk (A) and was left falling, (D) falling off a cliff But (Em) I would jump again, with(D)out a second glance (A) I would jump again if (G) given the (D) chance
CHORUS
Comments
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Love the various "sometimes" in the beginning, leading to the observations about love in the pre-chorus (and then the chorus framing how worthwhile it is to take that risk). The melody works well with they lyric (love the minor in the pre-chorus and the lift in the chorus, especially).
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You've bought the words to life beautifully, the tune is soothing and I love how you've set the chorus I'm singing along to this. Great job!
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You’ve crafted Liz’s words into a sweet hooky tune @berni1954. That chorus in particular is an ear worm. Great collab!
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This is very sweet and so sing-able. I put this on right before I took a short drive and was humming harmonies after the first verse. Really enjoyed it!
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These words are very much brought to life by that tenor uke, and it's a lovely fitting tune.
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I should add (to what I said below) that Berni, your melody -- your melodies generally -- are solidly in the folk story-telling tradition that dresses words in simple, working person's clothing, that enhance the story and let the lyrics shine.
I totally sympathise with you facing whatever glitches caused a last-minute panic with a thesis deadline. Been there!
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the mission statement of a diehard romantic. i love liz's all or nothing lyrics and bernie sings it as one who has been there as well.
"I risked it all" is a good title, but adding "and I'd risk it all again" makes it great. I especially like how the bridge nails that down with a metaphor. This song has a depth of passion that is rare in a world where life is all about minimising risk.
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These lyrics are beautiful, although the end made me sad. Berni's music is a lovely fit for the lyrics. It is both sweet and catchy. I enjoyed this very much :)