Blame It On God
Thank you so much for the compliments on the lyric. Now, here's the song; stripped down but nonetheless. Thank you for giving it a listen ===> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/blame-it-on-god
BLAME IT ON GOD
[Verse 1]
Don’t know how He takes it
Why He doesn’t turn me to dust
Hatin’ on the one who loves me
When He’s the one to trust
And I hate myself for saying:
‘God dammit’ when I do
I should be praying instead
When I’m feeling blue
[Chorus 1]
When you’re out ‘a straw-men
Can’t go through it again
The most perfect patsy there’s ever been:
Blame it on God
Blame it on God
[Verse 2]
He’s slippery, that ol’ snake
Turning things upside down
Comes off the angel of light
The Devil’s what you found
I know I don’t deserve it
Don’t deserve a second shot
I should be struck by lightening
But the bad guy, God’s not
[Chorus 1]
When you’re out ‘a straw-men
Can’t go through it again
The most perfect patsy there’s ever been:
Blame it on God
Blame it on God
[Bridge]
Seems the whole world blames it on God
It’s an epidemic
Seems the whole world blames it on God
It’s schizophrenic
[Verse 3]
Don’t know how He takes it
Why He doesn’t turn me to dust
Hatin’ on the one who loves me
When He’s the one to trust
And I hate myself for saying:
‘God dammit’ when I do
I should be praying instead
Knowing He’ll see me through
[Chorus 2]
When you’re out ‘a straw-men
Can’t go through it again
The most perfect patsy there’s ever been:
Blame it on God, why do we
Blame it on God?
Blame it on God, why do we
Blame it on God?
[Chorus/Tag]
When you’re out ‘a straw-men
Can’t go through it again
The most perfect patsy there’s ever been:
Blame it on God
Blame it on God
Go ahead an’ blame it on God all you want to
But God knows better, yeah-ee-yeh
God Knows Better.
© 2024 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved
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Brilliant, love it, really good vibe to the music and well sung too.
Excellent piece of work Renee!
Cosideration: To improve the flow in the bridge;
[Bridge]
The whole world blames it on God
Seems, it’s an epidemic
The whole world blames it on God
Seems, it’s also schizophrenic
Well done,
Sid
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Love your suggestions as usual, Sid! Let me play around with it. Thanks so much,
Renee
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Renee, I'm going to throw one at you from left field.
The lyric here is about inner conflict, so maybe try to reflect that in the music? Maybe a little slower with more minor chords? Just a thought.
Don't get me wrong, I don't think there's anything wrong with your current version! And this is a highly personal song, so you should follow the route that feels right to you.
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@RainyDayMan you're probably right. The music part screws me every time. I'm not much on the music. While I know a few chords, I'm very basic on the guitar but yeah, I agree this song should be more a ballad. I'm so used to using the 6th for the minor and beyond that I'm like, DUH!
If ya'd like to throw me a progression, I can try and work with it. I'm good with Am, Em, Dm (sometimes) Bm, I suck at 'cuz it's easiest played as a bar chord of which I suck at....so, whatcha got?! 🤣
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Ha! Well, try this one out and see if it inspires you. You don't have to follow it verbatim: Em - D - Am7 - C
Am7 is even easier than Am, you can easily look it up on the web.
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BTW, Barre Chords are your friend. They open up the whole neck to you. A barre chord Bm is just an Am chord moved up 2 frets (that's what the barre does). And if you can move it up 2 frets, then why not 3 or 4 or 10? Suddenly you know a dozen chords all the same shape just moved along the fretboard. Great value for money! Yes, they can be tricky to learn and a bit hard on the fingers, but well worth it.
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@RainyDayMan here's my reason and my excuse. I'm older and suffer with arthritis and it's in my hands as well. My right index finger is bent so badly that I drop the pick sometimes. But yes, I agree Barre Chords are a friend. And yes, I can play them but I just choose not to (mostly). And I know I'm only hurting my songs. At times I get flooded with lyrics as they come like an avalanche. And then when they don't come I should be working on honing my guitar skills which I don't do. I get lazy and watch TV. 🤣
And I was just playing around with the progression. I love it! But thinking of going with Am vs. Am7 as I like the sound of it better. Lemme see what I can do and thank you for caring enough!
Renee
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Arthritis is a curse! I can well imagine it limiting what you can do. I am going to check out the new version now.
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@RainyDayMan indeed a curse. My grandmother had it and now I know how she felt. Drags you down; chronic pain.
Thanks for your empathy,
Renee
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@sidshovel & @RainyDayMan THANK YOU again for your feedback on this song. I've used both your ideas. Tho', Rainy Day, in the Chorus I just swapped out the Em for a G to start out the chorus. Your 'C' idea was great but it wasn't working for me. I realize the chorus is very similar to the verses but it's what worked best for me. Also, the bridge now starts on a Bm (Barre chord, best my fingers could do). Also, I finger-picked based upon your feeling for a softer tone; truly helped! Dang! Just realized I didn't include an Instrumental section; another time! 😊
A HUGE thank you as I'm really enjoying playing this song now.
Truly,
Renee
For another listen ====> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/blame-it-on-god
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Very good! Yep, there's just enough variation in the chorus to make it feel different, and the Bridge hits harder now too. Good choices on your part.
I like the finger picking, but as you know that's my kind of song!
No more suggestions from me, feels tight as it is.
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Make me 😊 thanks again, @RainyDayMan !
You are truly a blessing,
And don't get too excited about the finger-picking; it's the only pattern I know, pretty much, lol!
Renee
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Thank you for tagging this "Live Performance". Otherwise I never woulda found it.
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I wonder what happened to her ? its a good songwriters tune
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Sids been gone for awhile also
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sid told me that he was leaving this site. he's also deleted his audius account. not sure what's going on. I've sent him a message, but he hasn't responded yet.
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Deleted 4 years of work ? oh well , its a brutal biz . Better to sip tea ignore the world at 71 like he is . Or brainwash your self on Fox News I guess .
Well Renee song was pretty good , little pitchy , but not bad .
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Pretty common occurrence blaming God lol. what he whispers is get off your ass and get to work
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Well I didn't get to hear the previous versions, but I definitely think RDM's chord suggestions helped as it sounds very melancholy and reflective, exactly how you'd want it to be for something this personal. Setting aside my own personal views on religion, it's a really nice song. Your vocals are sounding as soulful as ever. Great job!
On a side note though, I can't believe this comment section is how I found out Sid left the site. That's really sad to hear, I hope he's doing okay.
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