If I . . . .

by @jimdgreen

Liner Notes

I've had this done for about a week, but there are some "gaps" where there should be some guitar based embellishments but everything I try sounds wrong . . . with time running out I'm posting this as it stands.


@complexissimple put a post on the forum, about anyone can sing, then dared me to try . . . . and so the track "broken heart" was created, with 50% spoken word and 50% attempted singing . . . . but that felt like a copout, so here is a full song with me attempting to sing.

Please excuse this attempt, it has encouraged me to try and do vocals on more stuff but for now, this is the best I can muster . . . might try some lessons before FAWM 2026.

Lyrics

[Intro] If I could I would

If I could I would

[Verse 1] If I could take away your pain Then I surely would And if I could make the way ahead smooth Then I would pave the way ahead

[Chorus] But you have to do this on your own I can but hold your hand You have to do this on your own

[Verse 2] If I could take away the pain Then I surely would And if I could make the way ahead smooth Then I would pave the road ahead

[Chorus] But i can do this for you You have to do it on your own You have to do it on your own

Comments

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I think it sounds great! The voice suits the mood for sure. Good on you for giving it a shot!

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That dark baritone vocal is a perfect complement to the minor keyish melody. Very relatable lyric.

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