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Here it is Folks, The second Vic and John Collaboration, the lyrics are changed a touch from these. https://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold/dont-try-to-change-meDon't Try To Change Me Copyright 12/2019 John W Selleck BMI & Vic Arnold PRS You said you loved me as I am I said "sounds like a plan But I ain't ever changin' I hope you understand I'm not the cheatin' kind I don't stay out all night, I won't try to hurt you I don't pick no fight" Chorus You sa...ay I am good man and that's the wa...ay I aim to be So if you'll sta...ay with this good man Honey ... don't try to change me Instrumental Life has thrown a few curves But there is nothin' worse Than a broken promise and this one ain't the first You say you're more than happy with the life we've got Then you try to mold me into something that I'm not Chorus Instrumental Bridge I will take your champagne from a fancy glass and I'll listen to your opera then I turn on the bluegrass I fix the children breakfast. Work night to day A few beers on Friday night to wash the dust away ........ Chorus Instrumental
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Very quiet on here, John.
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I always enjoy your songs, Vic, and this was no exception. My only reservation would be that I did have a bit of difficulty reconciling the folky style with the totally country style of the lyrics. The overall theme and words themselves feel so country that I expected slide guitars and a southern accent. Not suggesting you try putting on a southern accent  It's not a criticism - just an observation.
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Hi Gavin.
I find it quite difficult to decide on what genre is what. I don't start out with any particular genre in mind.
but It has a resonator and other guitars in it because I liked the way they sounded together.
Maybe I just invented a genre or maybe it's what they call "Alternative" or Americana". Maybe Cymruana.
Thanks for breaking the silence.
Vic
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Cymruana... that should definitely be a thing! Nadolig Llawen, Vic.
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Nadolig Llawen i chi, Gavin bach.
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Hi Gavin,
Thanks for stopping by and your comments. Vic does a pretty good southern accent whenesofamindta!
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I'd obviously "vote" for Cymruana... LOL!
Nice work John and Vic. They say "Good Men" are getting scarce... but I wouldn't know. My better half is constantly attempting to lead me into the light... and I let her think she's winning.
You picked a tough time to "roll out" a new number on the MP3 Forum with so many attempting to get away to Timbuktu, Bethlehem or wherever their hearts lead them this time of year.
Enjoyed "Don't Try to Change Me!" ----Dave
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Thanks Dave.
My wife tried to change me into cash. Not JC, but money.
Merry Christmas.
Vic
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Hey John and Vic,
Your song is just beautiful! It has a very cool Dylan-esque quality to it, too!
Merry Christmas to you both!
Lisa
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Hi Lisa.
Thanks for the support.
Vic
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Hi Dave and Lisa,
Thanks for the visit and the thumbs up, much appreciated.
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Well I'm loving it...great song to me...well done by the both of you..
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Hi Glynda,
Thank You very much. All the heavy lifting was Vic's work. Glad you like it.
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Thanks Glyn.
Much appreciated.
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Nice one guys - it has a Gordon Lightfoot vibe to me and that is good. Universal lyrics suit nicely. Good vocal and mix. It's a tiny nit, but I think starting with a side-stick instead of the snare would help it build. Well written and performed Paul
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This is as folk rock as it gets IMHO... Timeless rhythm, melody and message! I give it a 7/10
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for the Gordon Lightfoot, he was recognized but still under appreciated. I love a lot of his.
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Hi Japov,
Thanks for the listen and the kind words.
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Nice work enjoyed my listen folks
Happy New year when she comes
John
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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Hi John,
Thanks a bunch, and Happy New Year backatcha!
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Thanks Paul. Gordon Lightfoot is a favourite.
Good suggestion too.
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Thanks Travis. Happy new year to you.
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Hi Calvin,
Thanks for the listen< glad you like IT.
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Hi there Calvin.
Seasons Greenthings to you.
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I really like this song Vic and John,
very good performance and I like the guitar work.
I think I really relate to the lyric too. Lane
"Blessed are the words of truth and fiction,
one might save you from the other...Vincent
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Thanks Lane.
I think a good few can relate to it.
Vic
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