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Guitar Composition: Long Ride



Capo II, 4/4
1d – 1d, 2u, 3d, 4u, 2 – 1,2,3,4

Verse 1 – G, Em, C, D (2x) C, D, G, Em – C,D
Verse 2
Chorus – G, Am, C, Am to C (3x) G, Em, C
[Interlude]
Verse 3
Chorus
Verse 4
Chorus (Special)

Verse 1
‘You are so beautiful’, that’s what I meant to say
Before you left me on that January day
Yeah, we silently move on,
while crusted anchors drag the dawn,
Yeah, in silence we moved on.

Verse 2
Trading life for every moment you’re away
Thinking your name as our collars start to fray
Yeah, they gave us tea leaves,
but I'm still faking a sneeze,
Yeah, it’s been a long ride.

Chorus
Say your heart beats for me in that way
Say you‘ve wandered, hoping every day
Say you’ve wanted a love that is true
Say you’ve waited--too.

Verse 3
You are my Visine when I’m not seeing clear
I’d do most anything once again to have you near.
Yeah, our love is undefined,
and I’m still living on dimes,
But, everything will turn out fine.

Chorus
Say your heart beats for me in that way
Say you‘ve wandered, hoping every day
Say you’ve wanted a love that is true
Say you want me--too.

[Interlude]

Verse 4
Changing tracks, jumping on as you step off.
Smiling sad, like a cream cheese stroganoff.
Yeah, our train is on the line
And God knows when it will arrive
Hey, everything will be just fine
(Guitar Pause) And together we'll ride

Chorus (Special)
Let me be near you in every single way
I want to love you and make up yesterday
For you, I've waited. For you I have been true
Please say you love--me

**Clarification: This song is not about a girl you know; it's not even about a specific girl, period. It's just a song I hope you all enjoy. One day, I'll create a final copy. Please leave your comments and feedback on what things you liked or wish you heard more of below.

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Listening to: Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek

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  1. HeatherSat Jul 05, 06:17:00 PM MDT

    I liked the bass beat until it kept on running through the cool break I'd appreciated so much in the previous version. I can't wait until we're together so I can experience the performance live! You are so talented Bry!

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  2. Julie TSun Jul 06, 10:35:00 PM MDT

    I simply like the emotion and honesty of it all. It's so universal and what everyone wants and feels but doesn't know how to say as beautifully.

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