Need a Melody ... collaboration?

[Bill Cory]

Hi All

Here are lyrics I wrote late last year and just found and manicured.

I have a working title of "The Player," but that could change.

Problem is, I can't come up with a decent melody -- just nothing "good" comes to mind. It's obviously a narrative ... no choruses, bridges, etc.

Anyone out there inspired to collaborate? Get in touch here or email bill at mac dot com

It would be a good song to sing at a bar...

Bill

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The Player

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[LisaS]

Hi Bill,

Reading the text I'm sensing this would work well with a 6/8 time signature, heavy downbeat on 1 and 4 (almost gives a 2 pulse). Think of something along the lines of Billy Joel's "Piano Man".

Repeat the last line of each stanza. You may need to change some of the words a bit but I think it could fit well in 6/8.

When I get some time later I'll try and punch in a suggested melody and PM you with a .midi file.

[Bill Cory]

Lisa -- those are good ideas. I'll look forward to hearing anything you come up with!

Bill