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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