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A goofy song written near the end of the pandemic. I had been cooped up too long..... https://fredgrittner.bandcamp.com/track/watching-the-world-go-byHarmony vocal: Dale Jernberg Watching the World Go By Mama done told me I missed the boat Wore off the numbers On the tv remote Hunger and anger Battlefield scenes Now and then unusual Homecoming queens CHORUS: Watching the World Go By Watching the World Go By After the laughter I’ll have a good cry Watching the World Go By Ain’t superstitious Don’t like cottage cheese Finally found out Bad things come in threes My baby deserted Boxed up the blame Put it on display At the Fools Hall of Fame CHORUS Crossed all my t’s Dotted my i’s What did that get me? A bad case of hives Hate to see changes No matter how small Lying on the floor Leaves no place to fall CHORUS Copyright 2022 Fred Grittner All Rights Reserved
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Hi Fred,
I'm always happy to see a new one from you. As I've said several times before - I really enjoy your vocals and lyrics. And here's another one to justify that statement. Lyrics are appropriate for the time and your vocal is smoother than warm butter.
I wasn't overly fond of the guitar lead - I think an acoustic lead would have fitted better. But, just my opinion, FWIW. I did like the mandolin, though.
Another terrific song from on of my favorite singers.
Take care,
Alan
PS: Dale did a nice job on the harmony.
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Fred, this is the best song about the pandemic that I have ever heard. I think we all were watching the world go by.
The backing band was spot on.
Your vocals and Dale's harmonies are perfect.
Super groove.
Great mix.
Loved it.
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Beautiful song, 10 out of 10, plus that instrumental break is perfect.
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Hi, Fred. Fun lyric. Nice vocal. Loved the mandolin. I like it! 
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Fred, super cool tune! Loved the weary edge in the vocals and the solo. Super mix, too. Just perfect all the way around. A lot about the pandemic is forgettable, this song it not. THANKS for posting!
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Simple but effective arrangement, and I really like your lyrics.
This is the good stuff!
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Hi Fred,
I'm always happy to see a new one from you. As I've said several times before - I really enjoy your vocals and lyrics. And here's another one to justify that statement. Lyrics are appropriate for the time and your vocal is smoother than warm butter.
I wasn't overly fond of the guitar lead - I think an acoustic lead would have fitted better. But, just my opinion, FWIW. I did like the mandolin, though.
Another terrific song from on of my favorite singers.
Take care,
Alan
PS: Dale did a nice job on the harmony. Thanks, Al. I’ll be posting more regularly now.
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Fred...a very clever write...super track...all of the solo stuff is top-notch....lyrically funny but true...I loved the melody and harmonies...a very easy listen!
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Cool song, I really enjoy the lyrics, make a great open mic sing along. Good Real Track backing track and mix, like the lead. NICE!!!
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Fred, this is the best song about the pandemic that I have ever heard. I think we all were watching the world go by.
The backing band was spot on.
Your vocals and Dale's harmonies are perfect.
Super groove.
Great mix.
Loved it. Thanks, Mario! Glad I mad the lyrics a little more upbeat and goody after the first few drafts. That was a crazy time. Fred
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Beautiful song, 10 out of 10, plus that instrumental break is perfect. Thanks, Fred
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Hi, Fred. Fun lyric. Nice vocal. Loved the mandolin. I like it! Thanks, David. Fred
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Fred, super cool tune! Loved the weary edge in the vocals and the solo. Super mix, too. Just perfect all the way around. A lot about the pandemic is forgettable, this song it not. THANKS for posting! Thanks, Ron. Fred
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Simple but effective arrangement, and I really like your lyrics.
This is the good stuff! Thanks, B.D. Fred
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Fred...a very clever write...super track...all of the solo stuff is top-notch....lyrically funny but true...I loved the melody and harmonies...a very easy listen! Thanks! Fred
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Cool song, I really enjoy the lyrics, make a great open mic sing along. Good Real Track backing track and mix, like the lead. NICE!!! Thanks, Elliott. Yes, the chorus is very singable. Fred
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Good one, Fred. Love the gentle humor in the lyrics and that catchy chorus.
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Good song and voice Fred, good balanced mix - maybe a tiny bit more 'sparkle' on the mandolin but I liked how you kept it 'mellow'!
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Love it, Fred --right fdrom the part where you say were cooped up too long. Ha. What a cool song you got out of it though. YUou make it so inviting to watch the world go by. Catchy lyric and melody. I really enjoyed the mondo solo. Excellent vocal and harmonies. Much fun.
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