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Art Imitates Life (In General) - some demos

by Jerry Chapman

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1.
v1: Run it into the ground No matter what you think you've found You should know that you're bound for glory // bound for somewhere ----- You've got a lot to lose But show me, now, where is the proof? We were made to move, keep moving // moving somewhere ch: But you're holding on too tight You're too afraid to step into the light // walk into the night You know it's not your fault But it's too late to stop v2: Don't throw it all away Time will always have its say Then you'll find out the wait is over but you can't understand what for ----- 'Cause you don't know me anymore What's the difference between soaring & flying // dreaming & dying ch: But you're holding on too tight You're too afraid to step into the light // walk into the night You know it's not your fault But it's too late to stop -- guitars -- v3: Did you find out what you need? Are you finally starting to gain speed? Are you shocked to find out that you're free from worry // Whats the hurry? ch: But you're holding on too tight You're too afraid to step into the light // walk into the night You know it's not your fault But it's too late to... ch: But you're holding on too tight You're too afraid to step into the light // walk into the night You know it's not your fault But it's too late to stop
2.
Side by Side 04:30
v1: Tell me that it's OK Say it's all gonna be alright tonight Show me that there's no way No reason to run and hide v2: Wait until tomorrow Wait until a new day comes I could lead or follow I could fly or come undone ch: And it's not too late You can always change your mind It's not too late There's time to stand and fight We don't have to wait We could still be side by side Side by side v3: Look me in the eyes, now Do you think everything will fall in place Don't be surprised, now Why you gotta look so amazed ch: And it's not too late You can always change your mind It's not too late There's time to stand and fight We don't have to wait We could still be side by side Side by side br: And it's this wanderlust that keeps me so far away And it's dust to dust, but we make it Day by day by day -- lame gtr solo -- ch: And it's not too late You can always change your mind It's not too late There's time to stand and fight You don't have to wait You don't have to wait You don't have to wait You don't have to wait ch: And it's not too late You can always change your mind It's not too late There's time to stand and fight We don't have to wait We can still be side by side Side by side
3.
v1: Picture this You're sleeping in late, you left it to fate It is what it is So don't call it great, you decided to wait v2: It's a wonderful world But you're missing the start, the light from the dark You've seen it before So you take it to heart, you're comin' down hard ch: Welcome to the world It's high time you rise, so open your eyes Welcome to the world v3: Another new day Another blue sky trips the light in your eyes But you gave it away Never thought to try, so you're left asking why ch: Welcome to the world It's high time you rise, so open your eyes Welcome to the world br: Mark delivers the sunrise v4: Picture this You're up with the sun, you're ready to run It is what it is You know you're the one, a new breeze is blowin' ch: Welcome to the world It's high time you rise, so open your eyes Welcome to the world ch: Welcome to the world It's high time you rise, so open your eyes Welcome to the world
4.
v1: Ever wonder if the music's too loud? The light's too bright? You can't see anything ----- Ever worry that you're acting too proud Trying to be right It's got you thinking And I've got a feeling ch: That it's just too hard to argue with the way that I feel And all this haze we try to see through, separating you & me When all I want to do is love you, and the way we should be So we finally set our love free v2: When the night falls and we're side by side On our way to new adventure ----- If you stand tall, it's a blinding light Day by day But I'm not sure Yes, I am sure ch: That it's just too hard to argue with the way that I feel And all this haze we try to see through, separating you & me When all I want to do is love you, and the way we should be So we finally set our love free br: You set it off with a bang You set it off with a whisper You've had enough feeling strange You're looking for something so much simpler -- gtr solo -- v1.5: Ever wonder if the music's too loud? The light's too bright? You can't see anything You can't see anything ch: That it's just too hard to argue with the way that I feel And all this haze we try to see through, separating you & me When all I want to do is love you, and the way we should be So we finally set our love free
5.
v1 (sort of): I only just got back and they say we gotta shut it all down No matter how hard you try You only get one go around You only get one go around v1: I only just got back and they say we gotta shut it all down No matter how hard you try You only get one go around ----- So don't you lock yourself inside You can never shut out the sun When you come to realize You're gonna be who you've become ch: So take it or leave it You'd better believe it Anything else would be a crime So stock up your strength, now 'Cause you're gonna need it For the long ride v2: The time is passing by The time is always right to cry No need to try to fake That certain look inside your eyes ----- They told us this would end They said we'd see the other side So here we go again Another day to be alive ch: So take it or leave it You'd better believe it Anything less would be a crime So stock up your strength, now 'Cause you're gonna need it For the long ride -- gtr?? -- v6.5: You've come to realize You're gonna be who you've become ch: So take it or leave it You'd better believe it Anything less would be a crime So stock up your strength, now You're gonna need it You're gonna need it ch: So take it or leave it You'd better believe it Anything less would be a crime So stock up your strength, now You're gonna need it For the long ride
6.
7.
Maze 02:13
v1: Not quite an imposter, I still don't feel I belong Thanks for the offer, I'll do what I can on my own (but stay tuned) ch: Raise your hand if you need help This world is a maze And you can't do it all by yourself ----- You can plan for the worst We could all use some grace Sometimes it's so hard to tell v2: If we're on the right road, if we're heading straight to our home There's no real way that we know The best we can do is just sing along ch: Raise your hand if you need help This world is a maze And you can't do it all by yourself ----- You can plan for the worst We could all use some grace Sometimes it's so hard to tell -- Farfisa solo -- ch: Raise your hand if you need help This world is a maze And you can't do it all by yourself ----- You can plan for the worst We could all use some grace Sometimes it's so hard to tell
8.
v1: In enough time, anybody can learn to do anything Are you listening? From top to bottom, it might just take a while ----- You've got a heart, you've got a mind, you've probably got a soul So you're in control From the looks of things, you'll power through in style ch: Wake up, little one The time has come I've got the feeling it's all gonna be fine v2: When the rain is pouring down and you're feeling you're gonna slip You should take a trip ...to the place you know where everything's OK ----- 'Cause in the end our life is useless and all for naught That's what we've been taught So we might as well press on another day ch: Wake up, little one The time has come I've got the feeling it's all gonna be fine ----- Wake up, little one Grab you're things I'm walking you across the finish line "here comes Jason to add some color" -- solos -- v3: You've got a soul, you've got a mind, you've probably got a heart And that's a start That's a pretty good start to everything you need ch: Wake up, little one The time has come I've got the feeling it's all gonna be fine ----- Wake up, little one Grab you're things I'm walking you across the finish line
9.
ch: The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is breathing The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is leaving From the outskirts of your city To the center of the town I'd like to invite you with me for the touch down The splashdown ch: The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is breathing The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is leaving From the outskirts of your city To the center of the town I'd like to invite you with me for the touch down The splashdown v1: Any mistake might be fatal Any misstep results in fire This machine is surely capable of taking you higher Oh, the stories that you will tell when you finally retire ch: The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is breathing The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is leaving From the outskirts of your city To the center of the town I'd like to invite you with me for the touch down The splashdown v1: Any mistake might be fatal Any misstep results in fire This machine is surely capable of taking you higher Oh, the stories that you will tell when you finally... ch: The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is breathing The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is leaving From the outskirts of your city To the center of the town I'd like to invite you with me for the touch down The splashdown The touch down The touch down

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As some of you may know, I play in a folk/thrash/pop duo called Life In General. I'm also part of a songwriting club... the Monday Morning 3am Music Club. My "theme" for last round was to use the songs from LIG's 1995 album, Gee, as a jumping-off point to each relative song (i.e., song #1 influenced week 1's song, etc.). The songs don't necessarily sound the same (although some do), but each song is in the same key & tempo as its '95 predecessor. Make sense? It sure was fun.

It went something like this...
Bound for Somewhere ≠ You Don't Know Me Anymore
Side by Side ≠ Late Night Cigarette
Welcome to the World ≠ Welcome to Lesslie
Set Our Love Free ≠ Don't Go Away
Anything Less ≠ Perfect Crime
What's Happening, Inside ≠ Change
Maze ≠ Tomorrow Goodbye
the Finish Line ≠ Misunderstood
The Rocket Is Breathing ≠ Phone Call from Nowhere

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released May 7, 2021

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