New Version 7/25 - Patriotic song collab - worktape

[funsongs]

I Am An American
(worktape track removed)

concept and lyrics by Irwin Abrigo; co-write & music by Peter Rahill
collaboration with Jay Williams Productions
instruments & scratch vocals worktape produced by Peter Rahill
recorded & mixed with Craig Blaine at jcbmusic San Diego

Chorus/Verse 1)
I am an American, in the country I call home
An American citizen, in the land freedom was born
My heart I surrender, by giving her the best of me
I am an American, where I'm proud and I am free
Verse 2)
In God we trust to bless this land from the mountains to her shores
People from every walk of life find the peace they're longing for
A place where liberty reigns supreme
From every country, to live their dream - to live their dream
repeat Chorus
Bridge)
Let us bravely sing our nation's song and love one another
And may God forever bless this land, and keep our country strong
repeat Chorus
Ending)
We are Americans - the red, white, and blue
American citizens in the land where dreams come true
Our hearts, we surrender, by giving to her our best
America, The Beautiful - where we're proud, and we are blessed
Tag)
I am... American... I am an American

[jaywilliams]

Peter I have to say you are truly a master of your craft.

When I think back to the initial lyrics and song structure and then listen to this version I am blown away.

For anyone who hasn't worked with you yet, if they are paying even the vaguest attention they will see how dedicated you are to making the track become the best version it can possibly be.

Thanks again partner!

Jay

[DannyWeber]

I like it, Peter! Very patriotic and positive!

Dan

[funsongs]

I like it, Peter! Very patriotic and positive!
Dan

Thanks, Dan. As astute as you are, I reckon you noticed I employed your suggestion - at least for the ending of the 2nd Chorus, going into the Bridge - using the vi (6m) chord in place of the I (1).
it worked out better than I thought it would. Now we'll have to wait and see... or hear... how it comes through on the final production.
Cheers!

[funsongs]

Thanks for the kind words, Jay.

[funsongs]

update: now that we're in production, the worktape's been taken down.
Better things to come, hopefully.

[jaywilliams]

update: now that we're in production, the worktape's been taken down.
Better things to come, hopefully.

Well dang I was *just* gonna share it with Rosanna.

Ah well, SUSPENSE!

[funsongs]

update: now that we're in production, the worktape's been taken down.
Better things to come, hopefully.

Well dang I was *just* gonna share it with Rosanna.

Ah well, SUSPENSE!

I don't know who Rosanna is... but I can email you the mp3 of that last worktape, if you want/need it.

[jaywilliams]

Rosanna's one of my main co-writers and collaborators although she hasn't been as active in recent weeks.

We're kicking around an idea for another country track so I sent her a link to your God First Country track on Soundcloud.

No need to send an MP3, she can hear it when it's ready to be heard.

Thanks Peter, happy Friday!

Jay

[funsongs]

Rosanna's one of my main co-writers and collaborators although she hasn't been as active in recent weeks.

We're kicking around an idea for another country track so I sent her a link to your God First Country track on Soundcloud.

No need to send an MP3, she can hear it when it's ready to be heard.

Thanks Peter, happy Friday!

Jay

Got it - good onya - can't wait to retrieve all the tracks and assemble & do the mix... that's a major fun part of funsongs!!
Cheers!