This was written then performed for Jason and Becky Newquist during the cocktail hour at their wedding a year ago (9/11/13 I believe). I actually wrote the lyrics in the parking lot before the wedding. I have a limited number of songs I can perform on the banjo and this one (converted from Will the Circle) is far to depressing for a wedding reception! So the lyrics had to go. I do think I have a knack for poetry and song writing...I should indulge it more now that I strive to create as opposed to just thinking about creating. I however have very limited ability to compose original music.
So yes, I ripped off another song - credit Johnny Cash, or whoever composed the music I used, before him (and yes I barely changed the chorus - just enough to adjust the tone and give a more powerful message to my central theme). No, I have not made any money off this...so please don't sue me.
I still hope to record it for you, Jason and Becky...just need a solid vocal.
Ode to the NEWquists
by Short Bus to Know Where
Oh that circle, shall stay unbroken
Bye and bye Lord, bye and bye
Till they're in that home a-waiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky.
Ja - son and Bex got Married
Bout an ho - ur or so ago
Between them love shall flourish
We pray Lo - rd, make it so.
Oh that circle, shall stay unbroken
Bye and bye Lord, bye and bye
Till they're in that home a-waiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky.
Show - er them with Your blessings
Lo - rd hear our prayer
May they put forth every effort
Never forget You're there.
Oh that circle, shall stay unbroken
Bye and bye Lord, bye and bye
Till they're in that home a-waiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky.
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| Actual scribblings I made in the parking lot. Verse Lyrics + chords |
Jason can be your vocal! He knew the original by Johnny Cash and tried singing it with your lyrics last night. I'd say it was pretty solid:)
ReplyDeleteWe love the heart and thought you put into the lyrics, Kendall, and look forward to hearing a recording...or better yet the live version since we missed it on our actual wedding day!
Praying for you down there brother!
Love,
Becky and Jason
Thanks buddy! You may not want me to be the one who records it, but I'm pretty sure I nailed it the other night as Johnny Cash would have.
ReplyDeleteHope you are easing into the island lifestyle on San Pedro and spending some quality time with your folks. Please say hello to them from Becky and I.
Take her easy and don't be as stranger!
Jason and Becky