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Topic: "Doofus Blues"

Yesterday, I realized that I have recorded a year's worth of original songs with my USB microphone improperly configured . . .

I just thought the hiss noise on my recordings was because I didn't have a nice soundproof room.  Actually, it was because I had not fully specified the audio input in GarageBand.  Live and learn!

Anyway, it got me to thinking about just what a very special sort of idiot I am . . . .

Doofus BluesJames McCormick, July 19, 2008


12-bar blues


I'm a [C]big goofy doofus, [C]nerdy and uncool


[C]Big goofy doofus, [C7]stubborn as a mule


[F]Big goofy doofus, [F]doofus through and through


[C]Big goofy doofus, it's [C]absolutely true


I'm a [G7]big goofy doofus es-[F7]pecially because


[C]Doofus is as doofus [G7]does!




I can [C]doof it up, doof it down, [C]doof it in reverse


I'm the [C]doofiest doofus [C7]in the universe


I can [F]doof it in my sleep, [F]doof it on the go



[C]Doof it scientifically, [C]doof it like a pro


I'm a [G7]big goofy doofus, it [F7]gives me quite a buzz


Hey, [C]doofus is as doofus [G7]does!




I'm a [C]big goofy doofus, [C]totally uncouth


[C]Big goofy doofus, [C7]silly as a goose


[F]Big goofy doofus, mag-[F]nificent klutz


[C]Big goofy doofus, [C]probably nuts


I'm a [G7]big goofy doofus, it's [F7]all I ever was . . .


Yeah, [C]doofus is as [G7]doofus [C]does!


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Re: "Doofus Blues"

hahahahaha
good funny song james.
Wasnt playing it on the guitar but sitting here singing away with it.
This would be a hard one to memorise I tihnk.

Good work

ken

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Re: "Doofus Blues"

hi james fancy calling yourself names,it happens to us all at some point" but i usually think i could kick myself for not realising"but its good to laugh about it afterwards,well done....stay cool

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Re: "Doofus Blues"

Wow !!! Thats a mouthful of a song there James. Stuff happens but at least you can laugh about it.

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Re: "Doofus Blues"

lol James,

One would want there teeth well screwed in when singing this song!

Well done!

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Re: "Doofus Blues"

"Doofus Blues" is now up at my 'Songs for Human and Autoharp" page:

http://www.myspace.com/r200james

Please give it a listen!  James

"That darn Pythagorean Comma thing keeps messing me up!"
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Re: "Doofus Blues"

Hi James,

Fantasic fun song that fits me to a tee too. Great recording with excellent clarity and I have not noticed before but I reckon you are laying down the music and vocal tracks seperately now.

Roger

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Re: "Doofus Blues"

Hi Roger - Nope, still laying down single-track recordings . . . the whole multi-track thing is still a little scary for me.

However, since I finally figured out that my microphone was not fully configured I am feeling bold and dangerous!  So, I'll be trying out the multi-track stuff soon!  James

"That darn Pythagorean Comma thing keeps messing me up!"
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Re: "Doofus Blues"

hi james,
have you offered this one to status quo, thats not criticism they happen to be one of my favorite bands.

i'm guessing a doofus is a kind of dick...yeh?
so that makes me one...
i love cleverly funny/humorous ditties and this is one of the best

and if you've gone for a hiss, we'll See you in a couple of shakes ha ha

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