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[file/] This is a song I wrote mid last year after a conversation with a close family friend.

After another conversation this time with TG regular Chris, (Neverfoundthetime) who asked to hear it, I finished the missing third verse,
which Claire co-wrote with me last week.

Thanks also for the great support and encouragement from Daryl and Michelle.

I dare anyone to say this is a happy song. Enjoy......




Isn’t It Funny? P1.
Verse1
Intro: C Am F G
C Am F G
Isn’t it funny how you make me cry?
And isn’t it funny how my heart just dies?
Over and over and what can I do
Everything around me reminds me of you
The hurt that you caused me, the pain is insane
The cold way that you stare at me, bores into my brain

Bridge
Living with you I just never knew,
Living without you is something I must do (+G)

Chorus
Over and over and what can I do?
Everything around me reminds me of you
C F E F C Am C G G
Teardrops on my pillowcase, pain deep within my heart over you

Verse2
C Am F G
Out of the blue came this bolt so true
And all I am guilty of is loving you
You showed me the baby face that I wanted to see
But all of this time there was a wolf behind the tree
Your cheating, your lies and your O2 surprise
Brings home to roost your very early demise


Bridge P2
Living with you I just never knew,
Living without you is something I must do (+G)

Chorus
Over and over and what can I do?
Everything around me reminds me of you
C F E F C Am C G G
Teardrops on my pillowcase, pain deep within my heart over you

Verse 3
C Am F G
Today I’m looking back now on a time that has gone by
I ask myself the question why did our love die?
Could we have worked it out? Was it just our time to part?
Now I can’t help wondering, did I ever have your heart?

Bridge
Living with you I just never knew,
Living without you is something I must do (+G)

Chorus
Over and over and what can I do?
Everything around me reminds me of you
C F E F C Am C G C
Teardrops on my pillowcase, pain deep within my heart over you.

WOW. Not sure where to begin. That was just fantastic. Touching lyrics, beautiful melody, the guitar sounded great, loved the harmonies, your playing was rock solid with perfect tempo. And of course I loved Claire's smile at the end! I'm so glad you finished the lyrics and posted this!

daryl wrote:

WOW. Not sure where to begin. That was just fantastic. Touching lyrics, beautiful melody, the guitar sounded great, loved the harmonies, your playing was rock solid with perfect tempo. And of course I loved Claire's smile at the end! I'm so glad you finished the lyrics and posted this!

Thanks Daryl, that's a great review.

There's a problem with the page formatting so the chords aren't over the words properly, sorry can't do anything to help it.

Tom.

Great job Claire and Tom

Well worth the wait.

Dermot

Tom & Claire:

I will agree, that it would be difficult to call this a "happy" song. However, it made me happy to see the two of you perform together and make such a beautiful song. The guitar sounded very smooth and steady with a nice progression. The vocals were amazing (we have come to expect that from Claire ). Overall, it was a VERY good performance. I am so glad you posted this. I really love the small flurry of original work popping up lately.

Tom: How did you come up with the progression? Something on your own, or from another song with some tweaks? The lyrics certainly seemed very personal and heart felt. I really admire the final product here.

Jason

P.S. Digging the beard going there. B)

thereshopeyet wrote:

Great job Claire and Tom

Well worth the wait.

Dermot

Thanks for watching Dermot.


Tom.

Wow guys. Such a pretty song. I just love Claire's voice. Keep up the good work

Sandy

Music Junkie wrote:

Tom & Claire:

I will agree, that it would be difficult to call this a "happy" song. However, it made me happy to see the two of you perform together and make such a beautiful song. The guitar sounded very smooth and steady with a nice progression. The vocals were amazing (we have come to expect that from Claire ). Overall, it was a VERY good performance. I am so glad you posted this. I really love the small flurry of original work popping up lately.

Tom: How did you come up with the progression? Something on your own, or from another song with some tweaks? The lyrics certainly seemed very personal and heart felt. I really admire the final product here.

Jason

P.S. Digging the beard going there. B)

Thanks for the great comments Jason. Here is how I write a song. I normally don't have anything in mind, although this song was different in that respect. I just strum something and see what comes. Other times I just get a tune in my head and play it, the words usually come quite quickly. I get into a flow when I am writing and basically it writes itself. I always get the chorus first, then work around it. I've never used anyone elses progression, I just go with what I like to hear, relying on my ears for it to come together. That's it really. I sometimes have a whole lot of sections and then piece them together or move them around a bit to best effect.


Tom.

sandysue wrote:

Wow guys. Such a pretty song. I just love Claire's voice. Keep up the good work

Sandy

Thanks for the support Sandy


Tom.

Tom / Claire,

Not a happy tune from the lyrics , but it sure sounded good. Nice playing and of course Claire's vocals were great. Loved the harmonies too!


Bob