My True And Sad Blues (70s American Prog-Rock - Live)
Late 1970s American prog-rock arena rock live. Mood epic triumphant anthemic intense passionate grandiose.Lyrics spirit philosophical introspection human struggle perseverance destiny search for meaning.Full live orchestra-like rock instrumentation violin fiddle prominent.Lead guitar:bright overdriven tube amp tone sustain expressive vibrato melodic soaring classic rock phrasing fluid bends singing quality natural harmonic overtones.Complex keyboards:layered grand piano Hammond organ rich Leslie rotation sparkling Moog synth leads analog string pads brass swells wide stereo spread.Violin/fiddle:prominent foreground aggressive bowing fast runs energetic sawing rock phrasing classical meets rock idiom.Vocals:powerful tenor lead clear projection emotional dynamics soaring high notes passionate delivery earnest conviction layered tight three-part harmonies on choruses.Overall sound:warm analog live recording wide arena reverb punchy drums deep bass tight ensemble playing dynamic contrast.
My True And Sad Blues (70s American Prog-Rock - Live)
Late 1970s American prog-rock arena rock live. Mood epic triumphant anthemic intense passionate grandiose.Lyrics spirit philosophical introspection human struggle perseverance destiny search for meaning.Full live orchestra-like rock instrumentation violin fiddle prominent.Lead guitar:bright overdriven tube amp tone sustain expressive vibrato melodic soaring classic rock phrasing fluid bends singing quality natural harmonic overtones.Complex keyboards:layered grand piano Hammond organ rich Leslie rotation sparkling Moog synth leads analog string pads brass swells wide stereo spread.Violin/fiddle:prominent foreground aggressive bowing fast runs energetic sawing rock phrasing classical meets rock idiom.Vocals:powerful tenor lead clear projection emotional dynamics soaring high notes passionate delivery earnest conviction layered tight three-part harmonies on choruses.Overall sound:warm analog live recording wide arena reverb punchy drums deep bass tight ensemble playing dynamic contrast.
Lyrics
[Tempo: Slow blues shuffle (~70 BPM)
Feel: 12/8 time, gutbucket swagger]
[Intro - 4 bars]
(Guitar riff: E7 | A7 | E7 | B7 A7 E7)
[Verse 1]
My love has come to an end, baby, I feel it in my bones (E7)
My love has come to an end, mama, I feel it deep down in my bones (A7)
Them moments we shared, just memories now, all gone (B7 A7 E7)
[Verse 2]
I'm tryin' to hold on, but it slips right through my hands (E7)
Tryin' to hold on, darlin', like water on dry sand (A7)
Why do I hesitate, when there ain't no you and me? (B7 A7 E7)
[Chorus - 8-Bar Turnaround]
Hard to let go, but Lord I must (E7)
Hard to let go, this love's turned to dust (A7)
Don't wanna hold on, to what's already gone (E7 B7)
Need to move on, 'fore the break of dawn (A7 E7)
[Guitar Solo - 12 bars]
(Harp or guitar wails over verse changes)
[Verse 3]
Our love was pure gold, now it's lost at sea (E7)
Our love was pure gold, woman, now it's lost at sea (A7)
All I hear is silence, where your heart used to be (B7 A7 E7)
[Chorus - 8-Bar Turnaround]
Hard to let go, but Lord I must (E7)
Hard to let go, this love's turned to dust (A7)
Don't wanna hold on, to what's already gone (E7 B7)
Need to move on, 'fore the break of dawn (A7 E7)
[Outro - Vamp & Fade]
(Repeat last 4 bars of chorus with ad-libs)
"Slippin' away... slippin' away... gone, gone, gone."
(Fade out on a single, resonant chord and the sound of a soft breath)
[End]