Topic: I'll Be Fine - it's not what it sounds like

Last night my father-in-law passed on.  His last words were "I'll be fine."  There was no irony in those words.  He meant every syllable.  His faith was unshakable up to the end.  I've put together a little Southern Gospel tune in honor of him.  It needs more work.  I have no idea why I have a verse about a soldier in there except that I imagine that a soldier on a battlefield should be scared, but I don't know never having worn a uniform. 

Anyway, here it is.  The meter needs work.  The bridge is awful.  But I think it has some legs and could work in to something worthwhile. 

James - I'm understandably not thinking as clearly as I should be - if this needs cleaning up, I'd appreciate the boost.

- Zurf

{title: I'll Be Fine}


V1
[C] I guess I should be scared
[G] It’s getting colder in this room
[Am] Folks in white coats talking fast
[F] Tell my wife it’s coming [Am] soon

V2
[C] But there’s a man along the hall
[G] A hall that’s filled with light
[Am] He’s calling my name and calling me friend
[F] Don’t worry hon, I’ll be [Am] fine.

Chorus:
[Am] I’ll be fine, ‘cause He knows my name
[Em] I’ll be fine ‘cause He’s in my heart
[C] I haven’t done too much good
[F] But the man calling my name……. [Am] has done my part.

V3
Face down in the sand
Just a moment ago I saw a flash
Wearing a gun in a foreign land
But that voice gets louder as I pass

Bridge:
[Am] One death per birth, It’s always been a tie
[Em] You know if you’re living you’re going to die
[C] You’ll die once – but not all need to mourn
[Am] What matters now……….. is how many time’s ………[F] you’ve been born.

Chorus

V4
Go ahead and shed your tears
You’ll miss me and I’ll miss you
I’ll be thinking of you all the time
But don’t worry hon……… I’ll be fine

Chorus.

Granted B chord amnesty by King of the Mutants (Long live the king).
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Re: I'll Be Fine - it's not what it sounds like

Zurf,you have written a song that I'm sure your wifes family and your family will find very touching and comforting. Tenderly written from the heart.
Well done Sir and my condolences for your loss.

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Re: I'll Be Fine - it's not what it sounds like

Lovely Tribute Zurf,

Its such an emotional time for all concerned. I love how your Father in Law

focused on the process of the hereafter { Ill be fine } and not the problem of death its self and the  loved ones left behind. Such Faith to me is so inspiring.

May heaven be his bed.

My positive thoughts to you all in these difficult times.

Dia Linn to all { God to You.}

Old Doll.

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Re: I'll Be Fine - it's not what it sounds like

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

I used to be disgusted; now I try to be amused.
Elvis Costello

Re: I'll Be Fine - it's not what it sounds like

hi zurf, i've got one hell of a lump in my throat!

you've put this together so brilliantly, and the words give the sentiment so well.
we have all experienced a death in the family at one point or another, i lost my mother and father a few years back in close sucesion, but i always believe that if you think of someone often they never truly fade into nothing. so keep his memory alive and he will always be there.

lovely song

phill

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