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The Key
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Accoustic Ballad reflecting on coming of age and absorbing life and advice given along the way. Much like when the good witch tells dorothy you already have the means.... to do what you need to .
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Fans of Beatles, Badfinger, Fogelberg, Moody Blues, Raspberries and other Retro Classic rock.
I am a fan of the Beatles, Fogelberg, Raspberries, Badfinger, Moody Blues, solo Beatles, Eagles. Any music that has solid vocals, good harmonies and a hook! I also am developing a fascination with old jazz standards. I am self taught on everything I play which explains my limitations. LOL! Up until a few years ago I was all accoustic all the time and did very little recording on an old 4 trak. I had written a lot of songs over the years on my accoustic most of those are not here as I started using the computer to record and wanting a more electric sound so out came an electric guitar, then I wanted a beat so the cheap drum machine came next, then I needed a bottom so the cheap bass was bought, then my drums sucked so I needed loops. Then I wanted some strings/sax so my keyboard was bought. Well you know the drill the more you get the more you want and songs that took 3 hours now take 3 days. And so my one man 6th grade band was born. I have put samples of the music I have written here on this website. I use drum loops and all other instruments are live Course you probably can tell that, LOL). Anyway as Harry Chapin's Mr. Tanner would say music is my life not my livelihood. I have met some great artists on SC and continue to hear great artists on SC. Click on the stations link to find Soundclick Radio stations where my music is playing. My music playing on these stations has been a pleasant surprise as these stations are filled with great musicians. I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with some very good musicians here on SC. My brother Jim, Svenni Bjorgvins, Juri Rosenfeld, Johnny Proctor, His Masters Choice, DeAnn Sanders, Dawn Sinclair and most recently Dawn Diamond. I am very grateful to all these artists for helping me to have more fun than should be allowed for free. Writing/recording/producing music I find to be very rewarding. I am learning so much everyday about every facet. The exposure to so many great musicians has really helped me evolve as well. Well if you are still awake thanks for coming by. Other SoundClick Artists I recommend: Click on their links to hear some great music! Jim DeLecce my very talented brother Great Musician and great help to me in too many ways to count. Jim DeLecce For excellent Mastering services please visit Dave at FatnSassy Mastering: FatnSassy Mastering SVENNI BJORGVINS: Very Talented/Great guitar/bass/drums player. Excellent song writing skills/good friend and my first sound Click collaboration on Through the Years. Now a new collaboration on Something to Believe. Listen to Svenni play. Svenni Bjorgvins Juri Rosenfeld AKA: Grand Jury A fellow Beatlemaniac who does a very nice job of producing very nice beatlesque pop melodies Juri Rosenfeld DeAnn Sanders - Great vocalist and nice person listen to her by clicking here. Then ask yourself why isn't this on CMT? DeAnn Sanders Lynn Carey Saylor - Great Musician, great songs and since I am an old die hard Queen Fan, believe it or not Brian May is playing Lead guitar on this young lady's song called If We Believe for all you fellow Queen fans you gotta Check it out. Lynn Carey Saylor Well for Country Fans you gotta hear the Tailgators: Great musicians and funny guys: Tailgators My Statistics: INVALID -- Start of StatCounter Code -- INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" var sc_project=497271; var sc_partition=3; INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/counter INVALID " INVALID -- End of StatCounter Code --
Song Info
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Peak #21
Peak in subgenre #8
Author
Tony DeLecce
Rights
1980 OMB Records
Uploaded
October 06, 2023
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MP3 9.8 MB 320 kbps 4:16
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WAV 70.4 MB
Story behind the song
A song reflecting what my mother said to me when I was heading out on my own for the first time. Advice from me to me. I wrote it after college and 1 year into marriage. I added a bridge this year and recorded it for the first time
Lyrics
The Key Words/Music Tony DeLecce 1980 Your mother told you when you were younger Cm7, Bmaj7, Am7, G You would always have a place to go And now your not sure if you’ll ever find the door Bmaj7, Am7 You’ve been looking everywhere for so long F Bmaj7 Looking to find the key A7, G Chorus But the door has always been open Bmaj7, Am7 Its waiting for you to turn the key F, G, C You’ve got to find the key F, G, C VERSE2 You never tried to come inside You stood outside and looked through the keyhole Afraid to come in afraid to be left out When will you finally realize you already have the means Chorus Because the door has always been open Its waiting for you to turn the key You’ve got to turn the key Bridge The key to life is understanding F#m, Bm, E, A Learning to live on your own The Key to life is believing That your never really alone Lead Guitar using Verse chords and one chorus Verse3 You never tried to come inside You were always afraid of failing Afraid to come in, afraid to be left out Will you ever realize you already have the means Chorus Because the door has always been open Its waiting for you to turn the key You’ve got to turn the key Verse 4 Your father told you when you were older Son find a place of your own If your not sure You’ll never find the door In this world the door wont stay open long You’ve got to find a key of your own
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MikeBennett
Nov 18, 2023
Nice song Tony and great mix!
AlexisPatrick
Nov 15, 2023
Lovely lyrics and your vocals are so beautiful....Brilliant Guitar playing, too. You sure are a much better singer than McCartney. Amazing.
steveweyman
Oct 12, 2023
Oh this is really cool Tony . Love the guitar and those 7 chords ! Lovely lyrics and message . Great production too . Really well performed .
rodrica
Oct 03, 2023
A very melodic thought-provoking, gentle song. I really like the lyrics and the reflective elements/wisdom they convey. Great stuff!
jameydarnold
Sep 30, 2023
Love it! Beautiful song and I like where you have your vocal out front of the recording. Great lyrics as well!