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 Posted: Tue Aug 7th, 2018 01:03 pm
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 To continue with the Gospel theme...
(been waiting for the right time to finish/release this one)

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Title: Turn It Over (to God)
Track Time: 00:00 / BPM: 00

VS 1
All that stuff you're hangin' onto
- You gotta turn it over

When your life is out of control
- You gotta turn it over

White knuckles on - the steering wheel
- You gotta turn it over

CH
You gotta - turn - it - over -
Turn it over to God

I say -
You gotta turn it over -
Turn it over to God

Well -

VS 2
If the bills are piling up
- You gotta turn it over

When your car is just a wreck
- You gotta turn it over

Loved ones are hurt or sick
- You gotta turn it over

CHORUS

BRIDGE (breakdown with hand claps)
We always want to fix it ourselves -
and be independent
Like prayer is our last resort -
you know we'll defend it

Seek ye first the kingdom -
He knows all our sorrow
Our needs will be provided -
so don't worry 'bout tomorrow

Well -

CHORUS

VS 3/ending  (slower tempo and soulful)
When you - don't know what to - say - (last word stretched out)
- You gotta turn it over

You just can't - find your - way - (last word stretched out)
- You gotta turn it over

Need hope for - today - (last word stretched out)
- You gotta turn it over

Well -

CHORUS (lively - return to full tempo)



© Steve Lundgren 2018  
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Yet another theme taken from my life.
I have a folded "tent" card in front of my computer keyboard that simply reads:
"Turn it over to God."

It serves as a constant reminder to not try to do things in my own power.
But rather to tap into the greatest power in the universe.

And I do a funny thing when I get the help I asked for or whenever I see God's hand in something.
I lean over and talk to the card or give it a knowing look. lol

Last edited on Wed Aug 8th, 2018 01:13 am by Motorist Sketchbook



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 Posted: Thu Aug 9th, 2018 11:58 pm
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 The way you've written this out makes me think it will be a call/response type song, with a chorus of people singing the "- You gotta turn it over" part. Is that what you had in mind?



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 I like this idea.



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 Thanks for the review/response, guys.

To answer your question, RDM...

Yes, you are hearing this correctly. Call and answer style.
Current thoughts are to compose the accompaniment like a gospel song.
But instrumentally it will sound like an up-tempo blues. Guitar driven.

As my songs usually do, it will take on a life of its own once I start laying down tracks.
I'll try several things and push the best to the front. Should be fun.

This will need some backing harmony vocals. (as noted)
That will be a challenge. Everyone knows I can't sing. LOL

- Steve




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 Very nicely presented message.
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 Posted: Fri Aug 28th, 2020 11:22 am
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 John_Sturgill wrote: Very nicely presented message.
Thanks, John.

This serves as a timely reminder for me.
Good timing based on what's going on right now.
I'll share the post with my wife.
Something bigger at play here. Much appreciated.

- Sketch

PS --- That tent card is still in front of my keyboard as a constant reminder.
"Turn it over to God." --- Simple but effective.

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