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David and Rachel Radio 3.8.23: BEER AND A BIBLE


Hey Y'all,

It’s that time of the month again. Or is it week?? Hmmmmmmm.

While Rachel is contemplating her next fantasy, we spun this up.

I called her and said: “I have a title. Beer and a Bible.”

“How does it go?”

“I got a beer and a Bible and it’s just about all I need.”

“What else?”

“Hmmm. The first one helps me smile and the second one helps me see. That’s it. I was hoping you would finish it.”

The following result is based on what she sent back ten minutes later.

BEER AND A BIBLE

By Rachel Cintula and David Snyder

https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/beer-and-a-bible

V1

Jesus spent time in the wilderness
I'm in the woods to hunt and fish
He walked all over the Holy Land
So do I, with a gun in my hand
A tradesman and a carpenter’s son
Both tired when the day is done
He came looking for imperfect men
And I think he found one, but let me tell ya son

CH

I got a beer now and I got a Bible
It's just about all I need
The first one helps smile a bit
And the second one helps me see
And if it was good enough for mama
And Waylon
Then it's good enough for me
Yeah I got a beer and I got a Bible
And it's just about all I need

V2

All roads lead us to forgiveness
Not hate, regret or bitterness
And Jesus doesn't mind this beer in my hand
Or the time that I spend in my tree stand
I got hope when my life is done
I'll be fishing up there with the Son
Because he came to save lost men
Ended up being my best friend

CH

So I got a beer now and I got a Bible
It's just about all I need
The first one helps smile a bit
And the second one helps me see
And if it was good enough for mama
And Stapleton
Then it's good enough for me
Yeah I got a beer and I got a Bible
And it's just about all I need

CH

I got a beer and a Bible
And I got Jesus helping me
I got a beer and a Bible
And it’s just about all I need
I got a beer and a Bible
And Jesus helping me
It's just about all I need

All music and lyrics copyright 2023 by Rachel Cintula and David Snyder

David Snyder: Vocals, Instrumentation, Mixing, Mastering, Production

RealTracks in style: 2915:Bass, Electric CountryPopByron12-key Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 3412:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm OldTimeSadBallad Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 3691:Guitar, Lap Steel, Background Americana16ths Ev16 075
RealTracks in song: 832:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AltCountryMoody Ev 075
RealDrums in style:AmericanaSlowRockFred^1-a:Sidestick ,HiHat , b:Ride Snare


Other links for the week and month:

https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/take-a-long-hard-look-at-me
https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/if-we-can-make-it-through-midnight
https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/penelope
https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/big-wide-open-road
https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/when-it-rains
https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/thick-thighs
https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/church-girls
https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/one-more-whiskey-song
https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/dirty-hands-clean-money
https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/dire-straits
https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/creek-day
https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/make-me-love-again

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David & Rachel

A strong song lyrically and melodically, well produced and written.

Good stuff.

Peter

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Seems you've found the GOP Trinity: Beer, Bible & Bazooka.
Wailin' about Waylon with wounded rhymes in a talkie set of verses works and the chorus is solidly familiar and friendly.
Appropriately skeletal arrangement too.


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David & Rachel strikes again with another winner.
Great lyrics - super job on the Rachel.
Great vocal as always David.
If we ever get together we should have a Bible drinking reading session.


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Cool country tune David and Rachel. Super vocal. Loved the backtrack. Well done.


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Hi David and Rachel,

"I got a beer now and I got a Bible
It's just about all I need
The first one helps smile a bit
And the second one helps me see"

Nice!

Another excellent collaboration between you two, keep them coming!

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David and Rachel,

Love the glimpse on your writing process with Rachel . . . that’s true partnership . . . because you started with just a line and built a wonderful, fully rich lyric. It’s a great hook and you do it justice in all respects. Nice arrangement, solid mix. Not sure why, but this reminds me a bit of the Counting Crows. Good stuff!

My best to you both,

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Thank you Peter! We appreciate the listen! Thanks so much!!

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That's Country.

Good BAND.
Good vocal.
Nice mix.

...good enough for mama
What else is there?

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Hey David and Rachel...nice country tune...sounds like you captured "good ol'boy" Christianity in it's essence...love the track and the vocal!


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The GOP Trinity.

Ha ha ha ha!!

A new song has been born and is in the pipeline!!!!

Well done sir!

smile

Gee, I sure hope I don't have to auto-tune my redneck vocals!! Wouldn't want to offend any delicate sensibilities!!!!!

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Thanks Mario!

I had a friend once who said (while I was at his house):

"Can you ever think of anything more beautiful than two buddies reading the Bible together while splitting a bottle of wine?"

I was like:

"Uh....let me get back to you on that one man."

On the other hand, Jesus did make wine by the barrel.

And did say (In the Modern Revised New David Version):

"Hey what's wrong with you stick-in-the mud hypocrite Pharisees! You say the Son of Man came eating all day long, hanging out with prostitutes and drinking wine!!! So what! I'm the Son of God! I can do whatever I want! So shut up!! You pit of vipers! Whitewashed tombs! Children of Satan!"

So there.

Maybe that settles it.

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That’s good hook. That’s a good band. That’s a good collaboration. So here’s a big hand!!! Well done you two, Tom

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As floyd said, that's as country as it gets. Especially:

And if it was good enough for mama...

Ha! laugh


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Starts off with a great song idea, then throw in the talents of David & Rachel and let the magic flow. And, man, it flowed and the mug runneth over. You guys are on fire, and I hope it never runs out. You two are quite inspirational. Excellent band and a pleasing mix.


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Thanks Scott!!

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Thanks Dave!

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Wow! The Counting Crows!

That's quite a compliment. Thanks so much man!!!

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So you're saying...

If it was good enough for mama...

It's good enough for Floyd, and that equals country????

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Well, that’s another fun song from y’all.
Great hook!

This one is bound to be a country hit, especially with the shoutouts to Mama, Waylon and Stapleton.

Kudos!

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