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Topic: Happiness

I wanted to write a happy song, and even called it 'Happiness', but it ended up being a bit sad:

HappinessRichard Mortimer


Intro: G D C Em




[G]Happiness,[D] [C] you used to be my [Em]friend


We'd [C]sing and dance and [G]laugh out loud, [Em]until the day would [D]end




[G]Happiness,[D] [C] we'd always shared good[Em] times


S[C]mile and joke, [G]talk about folks and sp[Em]end not a single d[D]ime


[Am]Then you took [Gm]leave of me


On a[Dm] day I didn't [Am7@5]forsee


[Dm7]Took leave of me


[G]And I miss you, [E7]I wish you'd come [Am]back[Em7-5]


[G]Happiness, [D] [C]where did you go?[Em]


W[C]hy did you [G]leave so [Em]unexpected[D]ly



[G]Happiness, [D] [C]you're like a long lost [Em]friend


w[C]ho brings me a [G]smile, thinking about the [Em]old times we [D]had


[G]Some days I[D] see you, I [C]try to wave h[Em]ello


But [C]time goes by, and [G]so do I, and you [Em]lost your [D]glow


[Am]Then you took [Gm]leave of me


On a[Dm] day I didn't [Am7@5]forsee


[Dm7]Took leave of me


[G]And I miss you, [E7]I wish you'd come [Am]back[Em7-5]


[G]Happiness,[D] [C] you used to be my [Em]friend


We'd [C]sing and dance and [G]laugh out loud, [Em]until the day would [D]end


[G]Happiness, [D] [C]I know you'll be back one [Em]day


I[C] look forward to [G]telling you tales from [Em]when you [D]went [G]away


 

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Re: Happiness

Hi Neo. A bitter sweet song. It could easily be about unrequited love or a good childhood pal you've lost touch with. I especially like the part about your friend losing your glow, reminds me of beautiful girls I used to date or wanted to date but now time has taken its toll.
I often wonder about my old school mates and how many are still above ground?
Looking forward to hearing it.     

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Re: Happiness

Neo
Nice one

I agree with Phill - it allows for personal application and  interpretation - it will mean a lot of different things to many different people.

very creative

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Re: Happiness

I did a quick recording here: https://youtu.be/7cQAYOH4iYs

It's been a while since I've written a song ....     

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Re: Happiness

Neo outstanding. For me it is a sad song that has an optimistic outlook while still been sad and yet still reflecting on good times, which makes me feel happy listening to it.
I enjoyed your video. playing and singing good to see and hear you back on your song writing horse.     

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Re: Happiness

Peatle Jville wrote:

Neo outstanding. For me it is a sad song that has an optimistic outlook while still been sad and yet still reflecting on good times, which makes me feel happy listening to it.
I enjoyed your video. playing and singing good to see and hear you back on your song writing horse.

Thanks, glad you liked it - I have a few unfinished songs I should put some chords to ...

Cheers

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Re: Happiness

Part 2:

SufferingRichard Mortimer


Intro: G D C Em




[G]Suffering,[D] [C] why are you [Em]here?


I don't[C]like you around [G], you always surprise me,[Em] and up with a [D]tear




[G]Suffering,[D] [C] please go away[Em]


Go[C] and see someone else, [G]and don't you[Em] dare stay[D]


[Am]Betrayed, exposed, [Gm]disclosed


On a[Dm] day I didn't [Am7@5]forsee


[Dm7]Take leave of me


[G]I don't want you, [E7]I wish you'd go [Am]away[Em7-5]


[G]Suffering, [D] [C]you feel so wrong?[Em]


W[C]hich is why I [G]wrote you [Em]this song[D]



[G]Suffering, [D] [C]I never knew you're name [Em]


[C]until you showed me [G]a side of you, cau[Em]sed me so much [D]pain


[G]Some days I[D] see you, I [C]try to hide my [Em]eyes


But [C]time goes by, and [G]so do I, and you [Em]win the [D]show


[Am]Betrayed, exposed, [Gm]disclosed


On a[Dm] day I didn't [Am7@5]forsee


[Dm7]Take leave of me


[G]I don't want you, [E7]I wish you'd go [Am]away[Em7-5]


[G]Suffering,[D] [C] why are you [Em]here?


I don't[C]like you around [G], you always surprise me,[Em] and up with a [D]tear


[G]Suffering,[D] [C] please go away[Em]


Go[C] and see someone else, [G]and don't you[Em] dare [D]stay[G]


     

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Re: Happiness

I like it. I'm wondering what part 3 will be about?

Boozers.....you took me on the lash.

Employers....you threw me in the trash.

Lawyers.... relieved me of my cash.

Women, kids and psychopath's

Make a nice middle 8 ?     

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Re: Happiness

neo excellent both songs ............ another talented song writer it seems here on Chordie     

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Re: Happiness

That's superb work, Neo, both of them. Someone else here said that suffering often produces some of the greatest lyrics / music, and music is a great way to let it all out. Appreciate your work, and sympathize for what you must've gone through to produce it.     

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Re: Happiness

Jandle wrote:

neo excellent both songs ............ another talented song writer it seems here on Chordie

Tenement Funster wrote:

That's superb work, Neo, both of them. Someone else here said that suffering often produces some of the greatest lyrics / music, and music is a great way to let it all out. Appreciate your work, and sympathize for what you must've gone through to produce it.

Thanks for the compliments ...

Cheers

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