Co-Write with Ian Sacks

Verse D, G — A
I know that life doesn’t come with any guarantee
But somebody out there is always picking on me

Prechorus
I’m damned if I do and damned if I don’t
Just when I think things will turn out it turns out they won’t
And I’ve been living with questions not even suggestions I will get answers to why

Chorus D, G (…D-A)
Coz if it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all
And you could say it’s sad love but you gotta learn how to roll with the dice
When they’re not on your side

Verse 2 D, G — A
Rushing at the market when I’m busy and I’m pressed for time
I will always end up picking out the longest line

Prechorus
I could be close to the front, just a few feet away
And somehow I’d end up wasting the day
And I’ve been living with questions not even suggestions I will get answers to why

Bridge Em – F#, G, D
They say that winning isn’t everything, but how you play the game
Bm – C# G D
That’s not true for losers we are always wondering
Bm, A7, D, G
Where did I go wrong, wrong

16 Responses

  1. Love the lyrics – particularly the beginning – and a good chorus. I can hear trumpets in the background – possibly doing a solo at some point.

  2. I agree with the comments, thus far. Possibly a harmonica accompaniment in non lyrical segments, like a Neil Young HEART OF GOLD, giving a Blue Grass vibe. Possibly a flute accompaniment with the last verse, complementing Saskia’s angelic voice treatment.

  3. This is so easy to relax and listen to. I’d enjoy hearing a saxophone in this – or something not too rigid, The way I hear it, there’s a wistfulness. Just roll with it.

  4. Nice rhythmic contrast. The drummer should love the chance to “shuffle.” My only concern is that the bad luck/no luck idea is far from original. The type of thing that American song comps. (Song Door especially) like to call cliche (I’m sure you’ve guessed, I speak from experience).

  5. This song has me in quandary. It’s a must for inclusion on the album as it’s so accessible and radio friendly and I can hear an Eddi Reader (Perfect) type production. It’s a great catchy melody with a simple and effective hook that really suits your voice. And there lies the rub for me. The whole line ‘If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all’ is not original (Ray Charles). And whilst it’s almost impossible to be totally original even using wordplay that’s been done before, I think using all the 12 words in the same order is a red-line I personally wouldn’t cross. It’s because it’s so clever it has to be unique and original I’m afraid. That said, I think I may be in the minority with that steadfast self-imposed rule and other than that there is a lot to recommend a great song worthy of inclusion.

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