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Just some feelings that have been gestating, having been living away from the Mango---and missing it like crazy. Every time I see a film that, OK, idealizes the city (The Fisher King---a wet kiss to Manhattan)---it hits me in the heart, b/c my heart's THERE---and I want to go back. The rest I said in the lyric---DEFINITELY autobiographical. (The tune has been written, just not 100% on paper yet. Will post when done. It may be one of my best---or, anyway, most heartfelt. I like Billy Joel's New York State of Mind VERY much, but why make MY take an imitation, another travelogue/list song when HE already covered that ground, and so wonderfully? (You can Take me Out of New York, But) You Can't Take New York Out of Me Joel Fass (c) 2020 Exemplar (ASCAP) Verse (rubato): Rolled the dice once more, Bet my wad on someplace new Thought I had the answer this time for sure But I only rolled snake eyes, So I came down with the blues But this time I came up with the cure: (Instrumental tempo set up---4 bars) Refrain (walking swing 12/8 feel tempo): Every time I think 'I'll try For a ''fresh start'' somewhere new' I get nowhere except back to ‘reality’ Guess you can take me out of New York But you can't take New York out of me (I) Jitneyed to Jakarta, Parachuted to Peru, Made landfall at Harbors fresh and new Hit the docks perfectly, Yet still felt ‘at sea’ 'Cause you can take me out of New York But you can't take New York out of me Bridge: You scrutinize every line From every brochure Pick a land you bet’s exotic and new Make the move, then discover It's just one colossal bore 'Cause you've brought along the same old you So I arranged to leave my troubles Back in New York, on some shelf Thinking 'I'll travel light: Just a comb, a few dreams, and myself' Then today I thought it over Wanna know the funniest part?: Well, I'll be darned: I'd also left my heart! Last stanza: So 'adieu', headin' home, With a new attitude Gonna change my ways Instead of my address Kiss The Big Apple ground, In deep gratitude 'There's no place like home' Ain't no platitude--- (ritard, held note on 'yes') And, yes : Coda (slower): I'll toast old friends at the tavern Raise a glass to fin’lly bein' home free---- 'Cause you can---(rit) Take me out of old New York But you can't----take---New York---out of----- Meeeee (fine') Last edited on Sat Nov 28th, 2020 11:03 pm by fasstrack |
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Billy_Lunch_Money Contributor 
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I can't wait to hear this! |
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RainyDayMan TSF Administrator 
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Reads well Joel. Certainly captures that homesick feeling. |
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fasstrack Member
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I thought I had the tune. The verse worked out, but the refrain is trickier than I thought. Got the notes and the bluesy mood, and a good, apropos groove; but I seemed to still have screwed up. But it'll work out. Always smart to pull out for a minute rather than stress... |
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fasstrack Member
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Billy_Lunch_Money wrote:I can't wait to hear this!You deserve a 'genius award'---for that handle alone! (Hey, if you can collect, why the hell can't I?)... |
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