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FREE Demo for Christmas

Hi folks, This is something that I have put together for one of our lucky members.

I have spoken to Chris (who is a member of JPF), owner of 'Tunedly' an amazing demo recording studio and he has agreed with my plan.

I should point out that I have nothing to do with Chris or his company, except that I have had a few demos recorded at his studio over the years, some of which I will show below this blurb, by way of example.

This was my idea that I put to him.

So folks, here is the deal.

You are invited to add your original lyrics to this topic for a Christmas themed song over the next 7 weeks period ( that's up until 'Friday December 13th 2019' lucky for some lol). This is not a competition by the way, and please no critiques, suggestions or comments on lyrics posted. ( you can do that in the lyrics board prior to posting here if you so wish). Your lyrics can be new or something you wrote in the past....

The lyrics can be serious, fun song or even tongue in cheek. They just have to be about Christmas. and please no bad taste lyrics.

Please could you indicate verses, chorus and bridge in your lyrics sheet as well.

If you already have your lyrics put to music, that's fine to enter as well, and If you are lucky enough to be selected, you can have it done to your original tune, or let it be done with a brand new tune...

On Friday 13th December or just after I will inform you all in this topic which song has been selected, not as a winner, but as the lyrics that they find interesting and wish to do a demo for.

Lyric co-writes are allowed, and if you so wish, you can prior to posting here, post your lyrics in the lyrics forums for help or suggestions, providing that you mention that the lyrics are for this topic (don't want an unfair advantage for anyone lol).

The demo recording will be at least a 3 piece instrument and vocalist, who can be male or female, depending on the song lyrics selected. (If you have a preference, please mention it when you post your lyrics...)

The studio will create the tune for you and all copyrights on the finished recording, (including the tune) will belong to you. (you can if you so wish add a link when you post your lyrics to a melody that you would like to be used). Please mention it...

The song selected demo will be posted here and the writer will receive the demo and the backing track to do what they want with it. (Re-record with your own vocals if you wish).

I do hope that you enjoy taking part and remember it's the taking part that is the fun.

Some basic rules please, and these rules are rules that I have decided on.

1. You must be a member of JPF, old time or new.
2. One entry per person.
3. Must not be more than 4 verses (maximum verse 8 lines) and Chorus/s and a Bridge if you want to add one that is.
4 Must be posted in this topic by Friday 13th December.
5. If you want a particular genre, please mention it in the lyrics posting.
6. Roy cannot take part...lol

At any time up to the closing date, a lyrics post can be changed by the writer or replaced by fresh lyrics (if alterations are made).

This is a link to the home page of Tunedly, Chris's Company, There are 9 demo's there, just to give you an idea.

https://www.tunedly.com/

I will finish by saying good luck and for those who take part, thank you

and for those who's lyrics do not get selected, Its still a worthwhile exercise, and have fun.

Please do not ask me to help with lyrics lol...I already have a finished Christmas song...

EXTRA NOTES: posted by Chris

Originally Posted by Chris Erhardt
Hi all. First of all, big shoutout and thanks to Roy who thought of this amazing, for the lack of a better word, event on JPF. I'm excited to work with one of you in December to create a Christmas tune! I just wanted to expand on Roy's initial message. Since I know some of you guys from previous discussions, I don't want to make a biased decision when it comes to picking lyrics so I will let our general manager Dusty (check out his profile here: https://www.tunedly.com/musicianprofile.php?artist=dusty) go through the lyrics on the 13th of December and have him pick one.

As Roy mentioned, the selected songwriter will receive a professionally recorded production of his/her Christmas song with a minimum of three instruments and lead vocals. Everyone else who posted their lyrics here and did not get picked will get 50% off if you still want us to record your song.

Details about the process once selected:
The selected songwriter will receive the same service as everyone else who is a Tunedly client. You can communicate with me, pick the musicians you want to work with from our roster (this is our current roster: https://www.tunedly.com/roster?s=Musician), communicate with your chosen team of musicians and project manager throughout the process, and be as much or as little involved in the production process as you wish. Or you can Just leave it to us to do it if you prefer.

Lastly, let's keep this thread for submissions only (Roy already mentioned, not critique or feedback here). If you have questions about this event or if anything isn't clear to you, send me or Roy a DM.

Happy songwriting!


I reserve the right to modify the rules if needs be...

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4 of the demos that Chris (Tunedly) did for me (including mine and Jackie Richter's Christmas song).

'A Songwriters Dream'


'Lifes Tricks'


'A Massive Big Thank You'


'The Magic of Christmas'

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Get Behind Me, Santa

On a snow day late last Fall, Took my nephew to the mall
Let him see the Santa Claus at Sears
And I thought how years before, I was out of work and poor
So I put on that red suit and beard

Standin‘ with my nephew and a buncha brats
I could feel that buckle and the pillow pads
Silently I prayed to God and said “amen”
That I’d never hafta do that job again

I’d be cursin’ Blitzen…I’d be cursin’ Rudolf
How much can a grown man take
Took me nine to git the suit off
On a ten minute bathroom break
Kids were screamin’ for a pony
Kids were screamin’ for a panda
Now they want iPads and Sonys
So get behind me, Santa
Get behind me, Santa

Then when we were goin’ home, we saw Santa all alone
Outside with a soda and a smoke
And I knew just how he felt, in that crazy hat n belt
I’d have bet he had bourbon in his coke

It looked like a baby burped up on his suit
He kept searchin’ for somethin’ in his boot
And he sounded like the ghost of Christmas past
When he said an elf had stole his whiskey flask

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Yeah, I’d be cursin’ Blitzen…I’d be cursin’ Rudolf
How much can a grown man take
Took me nine to git the suit off
On a ten minute bathroom break
Kids were screamin’ for a pony
Kids were screamin’ for a panda
Now they want iPads and Sonys
So get behind me, Santa
Get behind me, Santa

Repeat chorus…

©2010 Robert George





Nashville demos etc:

https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=431939

other demos:

https://soundcloud.com/wabash-cannibal

Amazon Kindle books by Robert George you may enjoy:

1) Americana

2) Teenage Graceland

3) The Will to Be

4) Fort Mystery

5) Wheel Sea

6) My One True Love
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This family could use a free demo.

A Dollar Store Christmas

Edit below

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On Reflection I Have Removed The Bit About The Lyrics Having To Be NEW, as some members may have suitable lyrics that have been posted on JPF in the past that are gathering dust.

I don't want to restrict any entries... Good Luck to all
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God Bless to all Roy

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Silent, Lonely Night
© 2008 Greg C. Brown

Ten years later, another Christmas,
Alone as never before.
It's just a myth that time heals all wounds
As each year hurts a little more.

Sleigh bells ringing, I hear the laughter
Of children without a care.
The sparkling trees with lights all shining
Mean nothing without you here.

CHORUS
The Herald angels all should sing
Of sadness that the season brings
To one who’s lost his Christmas light
And lives a silent, lonely night.

I’m watching folks as they buy presents,
Toy trains and little toy drums.
It’s hard enough to face each morning,
But harder when Christmas comes.

God had reasons for calling you home;
One day I may understand.
For now, I’m hurt and much too selfish
To place my faith in His hands.

CHORUS
The Herald angels all should sing
Of sadness that the season brings
To one who’s lost his Christmas light
And lives a silent, lonely night.

Bridge
I wake each day and go through the motions
Of living life on my own.
It’s cold in June and cold in December
Without your love to warm my home.

CHORUS
The Herald angels all should sing
Of sadness that the season brings
To one who’s lost his Christmas light
And lives a silent, lonely night.


If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding.
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Jeez Greg....
You sold it. Very sad, but you put me in the words.

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Jeez Greg....
You sold it. Very sad, but you put me in the room.

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FD,

Consider labeling your sections, otherwise it might be confusing to Chris (the demo guy) which is the bridge and which is V4..


size wise, this looks like the bridge to me:

Billy how'd ya like
a badminton set?
made in Taiwan
how lucky can ya get?
Suzie, you could have
a brand new Chia Pet


and this V4:

They got eggnog
and cookies that haven't expired
lots of old books
if you're feelin inspired
might even have a Bing Crosby Christmas tape
batteries, and race cars, and magic wands
tennis balls gone from green to blonde
rubber bones for Fido, to keep his teeth in shape


But you may have intended it to be the other way, round...but that bottom one would be one long-ass bridge, though . smile



Mike


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Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

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Well, there's always this. Not sure if it qualifies since I already recorded a demo version of it to the best of my limited technical ability at the link below. If it doesn't qualify, at least it gives you lesser mortals something to aspire to LOL.

https://soundcloud.com/themysteriousbeings/all-i-want-for-christmas-shorter-version


ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS (IS YOUR FAT ASS TO BE GONE)
(Words & Music by Gavin Sinclair)

Outside the window the carolers
Are singing Silent Night
But we don’t have too may of those
‘Cause all we do is fight
‘Tis the season of peace and love
And I’d love some peace but Lord above
You won’t shut up ‘bout how you’ve had enough
Of me, but you’re still here

CHORUS
All I want for Christmas is your fat ass to be gone
I’ll drive you to your momma’s, take your number off my phone
And all I want to see underneath the Christmas tree
Is a bottle of Johnny Walker Black that I bought just for me

When you’re gone, I’ll get out that old sweater
You thought I’d thrown away
And I got a date with those pants you hate
And we’re going out to play
My friends will all be glad to see me
I’ll watch what I want on the TV
And it won’t suck so much to be me
Because you’re gone

CHORUS 2
All I want for Christmas is your fat ass to be gone
I’ll drive you to your momma’s, take your number off my phone
But what is this I see, underneath the Christmas tree
It’s an envelope with a note you wrote
And it’s addressed to me

“Merry Christmas, baby, my ass is gone
Thanks for the present of that big old truck you’re still making payments on
I found the money you hid in your hat
I took your dog, but I left my cat
To remind you of me, wherever I’m at
Enjoy being on your own.

(SPOKEN)
Well, I really miss my dog, and that cat sure is mean.
I don’t miss you though, Baby.
I haven’t made any payments on that truck for six months and the transmission’s about to go, and there sure wasn’t enough money in that hat of mine to pay for a new one.
So, Merry Christmas to you too, Baby!

CHORUS 3
It’s a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
I’m so happy on my own now your ass is out of here
And who is this I see
Beside the Christmas tree
That old dog saw sense and jumped the fence
And came running back to me.

Merry Christmas, boy!

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Gavin.. On reflection I changed the post to include lyrics already recorded...Then if selected it could be done with the original tune or with a brand new tune..

God Bless to all Roy

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Hi all. First of all, big shoutout and thanks to Roy who thought of this amazing, for the lack of a better word, event on JPF. I'm excited to work with one of you in December to create a Christmas tune! I just wanted to expand on Roy's initial message. Since I know some of you guys from previous discussions, I don't want to make a biased decision when it comes to picking lyrics so I will let our general manager Dusty (check out his profile here: https://www.tunedly.com/musicianprofile.php?artist=dusty) go through the lyrics on the 13th of December and have him pick one.

As Roy mentioned, the selected songwriter will receive a professionally recorded production of his/her Christmas song with a minimum of three instruments and lead vocals. Everyone else who posted their lyrics here and did not get picked will get 50% off if you still want us to record your song.

Details about the process once selected: The selected songwriter will receive the same service as everyone else who is a Tunedly client. You can communicate with me, pick the musicians you want to work with from our roster (this is our current roster: https://www.tunedly.com/roster?s=Musician), communicate with your chosen team of musicians and project manager throughout the process, and be as much or as little involved in the production process as you wish. Or you can Just leave it to us to do it if you prefer.

Lastly, let's keep this thread for submissions only (Roy already mentioned, not critique or feedback here). If you have questions about this event or if anything isn't clear to you, send me or Roy a DM.

Happy songwriting!


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I just added this to the topic...

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I guess I'll give it a try.

THERE'S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT CHRISTMAS.


There's something special about Christmas,everyone should understand

It celebrates the birthday, of a very special man

He came to earth many years ago, as a child in Bethlehem

Born in a cradle, to die on a cross. to complete God's great plan

Chorus 1

Yes there's something special about Christmas,it's not your average day

And it's not about Santa Claus, or riding on a sleigh

It's all about the Son of God, and the hope that He brings

A message about salvation, meant for paupers and kings


There's something special about Christmas, and we should never lose sight

That born of the virgin Mary, on this very special night

Is the Son of God the Father, and Jesus would be his name

To tell us the truth, and show us the way, is the reason He came

repeat 1st chorus


2nd chorus

Yes there's something special about Christmas, let the whole world rejoice

Something special about this day,the birthday of Jesus Christ

The start of a new beginning, a light to lead us home

Beginning at Bethlehem, and leading to God's throne (RC 1)


TAG; Yes there's something special about Christmas.

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Originally Posted by Everett Adams


THERE'S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT CHRISTMAS.


We have a winner.

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Some good lyrics going in... I really do hope that others submit as time passes.

Please try not to comment on lyrics here, as It won't influence anyone.

God Bless to all

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Im actually gonna step out of this. The last thing id want is a Christmas Song demo....

It makes one less entry to worry about, I dont want to take a chance away from somebody who would really like this.

They all seem good in their own way.

Good Luck all!

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Originally Posted by Fdemetrio
Im actually gonna step out of this. The last thing id want is a Christmas Song demo....

It makes one less entry to worry about, I dont want to take a chance away from somebody who would really like this.

They all seem good in their own way.

Good Luck all!


Thats a shame FD, I quite liked your contribution, but your motives are good. If you change your mind, there's 6 weeks to go

God Bless to you and family

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Originally Posted by Roy Cooper
Originally Posted by Fdemetrio
Im actually gonna step out of this. The last thing id want is a Christmas Song demo....

It makes one less entry to worry about, I dont want to take a chance away from somebody who would really like this.

They all seem good in their own way.

Good Luck all!


Thats a shame FD, I quite liked your contribution, but your motives are good. If you change your mind, there's 6 weeks to go

God Bless to you and family

Roy


I'm a singer/songwriter, I write lyrics just so that when I do write full songs, i might have some lyrical chops to go along with it.

I was thinking along the lines of a Jingle Bell rock swing feel, but yet a "Kinks" Father Christmas or Low Budget.

The lyric was fun, but I I have to be all in!

Lets hope we get a winner out of the pack!

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Well,
I already have one Christmas song and an excellent demo of the song. So, I don't have another one to submit so good luck everyone. I will probably come up with one two years from now as is my usual luck! Keep writing.


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Hi All, one of my old ones but I hope you like it.

Country with Female, or female and young boy, vocals.

Santa Bring My Daddy Home

I read my son’s letter and it filled me up inside------------} Spoken

2 Bar music intro

Dear Santa this is Tommy with my Christmas list---------} V1
I don’t want tons of presents like lots of other kids
There is someone special who I really miss
If you would please Santa grant my only wish

Santa bring my daddy-----------------} Chorus
Home for Christmas
I know it won’t be easy
And it’s a lot to ask
Out of all the presents
This would be the best
Santa bring my daddy
Home for Christmas

4 Bar Turnaround

Daddy is my best friend in every single way-------------------} V2
When he would come home from work we always used to play
He was always interested in what I did each day
He would kneel beside me every night when I would pray

Santa bring my daddy-----------------} Chorus
Home for Christmas
I know it won’t be easy
And it’s a lot to ask
Out of all the presents
This would be the best
Santa bring my daddy
Home for Christmas

I know our country needs him------------} Bridge
To help us win this fight
But I really need him too
If only for this night

8 Bar Instrumental Break

Santa bring my daddy-----------------} Chorus
Home for Christmas
I know it won’t be easy
And it’s a lot to ask
Out of all the presents
This would be the best
Santa bring my daddy
Home for Christmas

I read my son’s letter and it filled me up inside---} Softly

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I don't need a demo, but I thought I would add this lyric to the mix anyway.

Red Fire Truck
(c) Emmrich 2010

back long ago,
I remember a Christmas season
my dad always saying
things happen for a reason

one year I prayed and hoped,
besides a GI Joe,
I would get my heart's desire in that toy store window

I said "God, I know you're near please tell Santa
I was good this year, and can you ask him for me please..."

(chorus)
bring me that red fire truck
with the dalmatian and bells
and ladders and a siren
and you'll never hear me crying
if you do this for me
you'll have no regrets
cause I'll never ask for anything else


Dad got laid off in November
tough to pay bills in December
mama cried, Dad said, don’t worry, it’s time for gifts
went to joe's last chance junkyard
scrounged for wheels and truck parts
we spent the week fixing,
painting, making it look sleek

As I sanded, my daddy hummed
his favorite Christmas tunes
while in my mind the words went

(chorus)
bring me that red fire truck
with the dalmatian and bells
and ladders and a siren
and you'll never hear me crying
if you do this for me
you'll have no regrets
cause I'll never ask for anything else


(bridge)
although I knew what was coming
I still ran down to unwrap
I swear it was my best Christmas ever
Many years later, my son’s request
brought back that memory.
I guess I could just buy it,
but my son deserves a better gift from me

You see, he asked me please:

(chorus)
bring me that red fire truck
with the dalmatian and bells
and ladders and a siren
and you'll never hear me crying
if you do this for me
you'll have no regrets
cause I'll never ask for anything else
I'll never ask for anything else






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Thank you Chris and Roy.




The Christmas they had snow
lyrics copyright David Hunkins 2019


v1


the ornaments are taken out to hang upon the tree
each one has a story that can go back centuries
but the one that they all love and know
the special christmas they had snow

(chorus)
there are christmas tales, song, and lore
about each christmas that came before
but the best christmas that they all know
is the christmas they had snow

V2

Doc carefully looks at the leg, and declares the turkey done
dopy sneezy bashful all come in on the run
happy looks at the presents and is happy as can be
sleepy wakes up from his nap behind the tree

(chorus)
there are christmas tales, song, and lore
about each christmas that came before
but the best christmas that they all know
is the christmas they had snow





grumpy starts to shed a tear but hides it with a snort
he asks why are our lives so long but hers was so short
doc says its more than he can explain or understand
why dwarves and humans have such different life spans

(chorus)
there are christmas tales, song, and lore
about each christmas that came before
but the best christmas that they all know
is the christmas they had snow



(fate out)
they give a toast to the girl they called snow
the girl they came to love more than a century ago.


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Here is my proposal.
Rough demo: my voice + ukulele
https://app.box.com/s/vgl0ua74jsujrlsgrb1qxqq5l9qvk3tz

Remark: feel free to change the melody, tempo, some words and have female or male singer.

WITH YOU ON CHRISTMAS DAY
__________________________________________
© Words and music: Guy E. Trépanier, 2015-2018.
All rights reserved by Guy E. Trépanier.

Intro: 8 bars (key of G)
Chords: I=G (0003), V7=D7 (0212), IV=C (2010) ---- for ukulele tuning: DGBE ----

(I)8_.53_5_/8__~~/(V7)7_.54_5_/7__~~/ <== instrumental 8
(I)8_.53_5_/8__~~/(V7)7_.54_5_/(I)1__~~/

(I)Eve of the Christmas /night / (5_353_8_/5__~~/) <== verse 8
(V7)Under the colored /lights / (7_545_7_/5__~~/)
(IV)I'm walking on the /(V7)street / (6_468_6_/5__~~/)
(IV)It's you I (V7)want to /(I)meet (6_465_4_/1__~')

I /(I)dream I'm here with /you (3/8_.53_5_/8__~') <== chorus 8
With /(V7)you on Christmas /Day (5/7_.54_5_/7__~')
I /(I)long for being with /you (5/8_.53_5_/8__~')
With /(V7)you on Christmas /(I)Day / (5/7_.54_5_/1__~~/)

(I)Looking at two lo-/vers / (5_353_8_/5__~~/) <== verse 8
(V7)Embracing each o-/ther / (7_545_7_/5__~~/)
(IV)I envy what they /(V7)do / (6_468_6_/5__~~/)
(IV)Wish I'd be (V7)hugging /(I)you (6_465_4_/1__~')

I /(I)dream I'm here with /you (3/8_.53_5_/8__~') <== chorus 8
With /(V7)you on Christmas /Day (5/7_.54_5_/7__~')
I /(I)long for being with /you (5/8_.53_5_/8__~')
With /(V7)you on Christmas /(I)Day / (5/7_.54_5_/1__~~/)

(I)8_.53_5_/8__~~/(V7)7_.54_5_/7__~~/ <== instrumental 8
(I)8_.53_5_/8__~~/(V7)7_.54_5_/(I)1__~~/

(I)It's been a long long /time / (5_353_8_/5__~~/) <== verse 8
(V7)Since my love, you were /mine / (7_545_7_/5__~~/)
(IV)I miss you, oh so /(V7)much / (6_468_6_/5__~~/)
(IV)I want to (V7)feel your /(I)touch (6_465_4_/1__~')

I /(I)dream I'm here with /you (3/8_.53_5_/8__~') <== chorus 8
With /(V7)you on Christmas /Day (5/7_.54_5_/7__~')
I /(I)long for being with /you (5/8_.53_5_/8__~')
With /(V7)you on Christmas /(I)Day / (5/7_.54_5_/1__~')

With /(V7)you on Christmas /(I)Day / (5/7_.54_5_/1__~~/)
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only 3 days to go friends so if anyone wants to take the chance... this week is the time to do it.

God Bless to all

Roy

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Always late for the party..a children's Christmas song

A HUNDRED CHRISTMAS ANGELS

There's a hundred Christmas angels
Round my Christmas tree
You will see them too
If you only Believe

Sent here from heaven
Every Christmas Eve
To make our world much better
Good tidings you'll receive

Singing songs rejocing
Into the early Christmas morn
Christ specially hand chosen
One's never to be born

Chorus
There's a hundred Christmas angels
Round my Christmas tree
You will see them too
If you only believe

Every year they show up
Making my Christmas Bright
Bringing snow and mistletoe
The most precious Christmas night

Hearts full of Christmas joy
Smiles on every face
You can feel the warm glow
Of an angel so full of grace

Chorus
There's a hundred Christmas angels
Round my Christmas tree
You can see them too
If you only Believe

A Hundred Christmas angels
Round my Christmas tree
Tonight

A hundred Christmas Angels

Christ Chosen Each One

One Hundred Christmas Angels

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This one hit home for me.

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This topic is finished as far as submitting lyrics.

Dusty will go over the lyrics either over the weekend or first thing Monday morning and the selected Christmas song will be listed here.

Good Luck to all

God Bless Roy



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Just wanted to drop a quick note to thank you all for your participation. As Roy mentioned, Dusty will pick one of the submitted lyrics this weekend or Monday. Very good material here! Can't wait to find out who it'll it be.


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Hi Roy and Chris:

This is such a great idea... made greater in light of Brian's medical problem(s) and upcoming surgery. I'm not "in the hunt" on this one but I sincerely appreciate your exceptional gesture. JPF needs a good "shot in the arm" at this moment in time... and this should really help.

Best of luck to all who submitted. I look forward to hearing about the "winner" and listening to the Demo.

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Once again, thank you all for your participation and thank you Roy for putting this event together! Dusty picked a song and we just started working on it. Keep in mind, if your lyrics were not selected and you still would like for us to produce your song, we are giving you a 50% discount. Just send me an email and I'll take care of it for you. Dusty was going to announce who the lucky songwriter is, here on the forum but his user account hasn't been approved yet so I am sharing his message below:

Hello, Everyone!

First, I'd like to thank each of you who submitted a song. There wasn't a bad one in the lot!

It would be cliche to say that it was a very difficult decision, but truthfully, it was nearly impossible to choose one! You've all presented creative and unique songs. Some made me laugh, some put a lump in my throat; all were impactful!

Without further ado, I'd like to announce the song:

"There's Something Special About Christmas" by Everett Adams

Thank you all for your wonderful submissions, and I wish each of you a joyous holiday season!

Dusty Hughes

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I agree with Dusty's sentiments above and want to thanks all those who took part.

Now the song will be made and I look forward to hearing it finished.

Meanwhile I am starting on the lyrics video for Everett.

Well done and God Bless to all

Roy


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Congratulations, Everett:

Thanks Roy, Dusty and Chris for this exceptional gesture. I hope the song turns out well, makes Everett a household name and soon to be jillionaire! LOL! Additionally, I hope you guys gain some demo work for doing a good deed like this.

One thing is certain, Everett has worked so hard at his song-writing and genre... he obviously deserves it and we are all so very proud of him. Thanks also to Roy for his brilliant idea.

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Thank you Dave, Roy, Chris and Dusty, I appreciate the opportunity to do this and thank all that made it happen. Like Dusty said, choosing one song over another is a matter of taste, like choosing a favourite flower, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I rarely ever win anything, which makes this that much better, it lifts one's confidence and spirit to keep going, a little light in a dark tunnel. God bless you all and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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See, I told ya. :-)

Nice job Ev.

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Thanks Ronnie.

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Congrats Everette. When I read yours and some of the other non-secular songs, that was part of my decision to pull out. Im not going to try and compete with God!

I had a feeling one of those would be picked. Hope to hear it on Yule Log!

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Yes, Congratulations Everette, well deserved and well done. Can't wait to hear it.


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Thank you both Fdemetrio and John, appreciate your kind words. Have a great Christmas and a great new year.

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Well here you are folks the final demo.

I did finish it Christmas eve, but had issues with youtube.

My thanks to everyone involved and just to say that I love the song

God Bless to all

Roy



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Thank you Roy, I appreciate you very much. There is something special about you too Roy. Of course we are all special in God's eyes, we are His creation.

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Hi All,
Very, very well done. I was pleasantly surprised to see/hear it come out country. I love it. Congrats to all involved for making this special song/video.


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Thank you John, glad you liked it.

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That's a nice song. Good job for all involved.


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Originally Posted by Moosesong
That's a nice song. Good job for all involved.


Thank you, appreciate it very much.

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Thanks everyone for participating and listening to Everett's song. May this new decade be your best one yet!


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