Six String Orchestra
Words and Music by Harry Chapin
a funny, cute little song...it came to my attention when Scooter (in the muppet show)
it in the starwars special...
not sure this is 100% correct, but it sounds pretty ok to me...
...enjoy
The very day I purchased it I christened my guitar
As my monophonic symphony six string orchestra
In my room I'd practice late, and they'd leave me alone
My mother said, "You're nothin' yet, to make the folks write home."
I'd play at all the talent nights, I'd finish, they'd applaud
Some called in muffled laughter, I just figured they were awed
So I went up for an encore, but they screamed they'd had enough
or, maybe I just need a group to help me do my stuff
And so I dream a bass will join me and fill the bottom in
And maybe now some lead guitar so it would not sound so thin
I need some drums to set the beat and help me keep in time
And way back in the distance some strings would sound so fine
And we'd all play together like fine musicians should
And it would sound like music and the music would sound good
But in real life I'm stuck with that same old formula
(individual notes:
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Me and my monophonic symphony six string
orchestra
I write love songs for my favorite girl and sing 'em soft and slow
But before I get to finish she says she has to go
She's nice and say, "Excuse me, I've got to find a bar
I think I need refreshment 'fore I hear you play guitar."
I sent a demo tape I made to the record companies
Two came back address unknown, one came back C.O.D.
Of course I got form letters all sayin' pleasant things
Like suggesting I should find a trade where I would not have to sing
And so I dream a bass will join me and fill the bottom in
And maybe now some lead guitar so it would not sound so thin
I need some drums to set the beat and help me keep in time
And way back in the distance some strings would sound so fine
And we'd all play together like fine musicians should
And it would sound like music and the music would sound good
But in real life I'm stuck with that same old formula
(individual notes:
- - - - - )
Me and my monophonic symphony six string
orchestra
I've been takin' guitar lessons but my teacher just took leave
It was something about a breakdown or needing a reprieve
I know I've found my future so I will persevere
And hold on to my dream of makin' music to their ears
And so I dream a bass will join me and fill the bottom in
And maybe now some lead guitar so it would not sound so thin
I need some drums to set the beat and help me keep in time
And way back in the distance some strings would sound so fine
And we'd all play together like fine musicians should
And it would sound like music and the music would sound good
But in real life I'm stuck with that same old formula
(individual notes:
- - - - - )
Me and my monophonic symphony six string
orchestra
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