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Topic: There's Nothing You can Do

Just getting a gripe off my chest.

There's Nothing You can Do By Jeff Gilpin


April 16, 2007




Verse 1


You [G]see it on the news all the [C]time


[G]Bad things, man it’s a [C]crime


But [D]how does this effect [C]you


[D]Thinking, that there’s nothingyou can [F]do




Chorus 1


[G]There’s nothing you can do


What a [Em]cop out


[G]There’s nothing you can do


How [Em]lame


There’s [F]nothing you can do


Just [C]think about


You did [D]nothing but who’s to [Em]blame




Verse 2


[G]You go through life trying to [C]win


Making [G]sure you get there ahead of [C]them


You [D]don’t worry what other people [C]do


Why [D]should you, there’s nothing you could [F]do




Chorus 2


[G]There’s nothing you can do


What a [Em]cop out


[G]There’s nothing you can do


How [Em]lame


There’s [F]nothing you can do


Just [C]think about


You did [D]nothing but who’s to [Em]blame





Verse 3


So [G]one day reality comes [C]home


[G]Something happens to one of your [C]own


You [D]look for others to come to your res[C]cue


But [D]why should they, there’s nothing they can [F]do




Chorus 3


[G]There’s nothing you can do


What a [Em]cop out


[G]There’s nothing you can do


How [Em]lame


There’s [F]nothing you can do


Just [C]think about


You did [D]nothing but who’s to [Em]blame




Break


[F]Think about the paths that [C]others [G]tread


[F]They live a reality that [C]you would [G]dread


[D]Everyday’s survival


[D]Everyone’s a rival


And [F]no one gives a shit if [C]you’re [D]dead




Ending Chorus


[G]There’s nothing you can do


Unless you [Em]try


[G]There’s nothing you can do


Unless you [Em]care


There’s [F]nothing you can do


Ask yourself [C]


Someone’s [D]reaching out – you could be [Em]there



J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

Re: There's Nothing You can Do

Hey Jeff made me think of the song "The Planet" for some reason.

Great song.


...Badeye.

one caper after another

Re: There's Nothing You can Do

Thanks. I'll have to look back at The Planet closer but this is about appathy in america as well the more fortunate around world and also about helping those who need the help now before "bad things" happen.

J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

Re: There's Nothing You can Do

Jeff'

Great social comment. Said some very strong things here. I agree it is like a double A side (for those who remember 45s) to The Planet. Really good and very playable.

"Nobody paints by ear so why would I play guitar by sight?" hmm

Re: There's Nothing You can Do

Hey Mike - thank you. I kind of worked on lyrics and music at the same time for this one and I guess it worked out. I just had the face of that south korean kid from the VA Tech shootings in my head and  was wondering how many people had the chance to make a difference with him but passed it up because he was quite or they were too busy. Dude, you never know when just a friendly hello will make a difference...sad situation that got me a little pissed off.

J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

Re: There's Nothing You can Do

Hello Jeff - This song is real gem that conveys an important idea.  We can all do 'little' things that make a real difference and treat each other with dignity and respect.


As a college instructor I always try to help my students embrace the process of learning with happy resolve. Dealing effectively with pressure and high expectations is one of the great lessons of a higher education.


While mulling over the whole VT tragedy, I realized I had already written and posted a song regarding depression, isolation, anger, and hopelessness.  Here is it is:

<a href="http://www.chordie.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=970&start=0&S=92c4cf808ae29f501ee107c6ad55e151" target="_blank"> http://www.chordie.com/forum/index.php? … h=970& start=0&S=92c4cf808ae29f501ee107c6ad55e151</a>

"That darn Pythagorean Comma thing keeps messing me up!"
[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorean_comma[/url]

Re: There's Nothing You can Do

Great song Jeff,


Sometimes a smile, a kind word or helping hand can have benefits far beyond expectations, but many are too engrossed in themselves to give anyone else a thought and miss the opportunity.


That being said I enjoyed playing it.


Thank you,


Roger

"Do, or do not; there is no try"