I Go My Way
Been working on this one a bit here and there since 2024. Inspired by one of the late Max Ehrmann's lesser known poems: "I Go My Way". Max Ehrmann is most famously known for his poem, "Desiderata".
Any feedback is welcome. Thank you for taking the time.
Lovely Backing Track provided by JMP Backing Tracks, Youtube.
For a listen ==> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/i-go-my-way-revisited
I GO MY WAY
V1
Cars go racing by
A typical work day
Sad faces scurrying about
Stacks of bills to pay
From dawn till dusk
Travelin’ a lone byway
Hummin’ a humble tune
Takes me through my day
CHORUS
After I’ve come to say
What I came to say
My worn-out welcome
I don’t overstay
I go my way
Quietly I go my way
I go my way
Quietly I go my way
V2
Born a castaway
A castaway I’ll always be
Wild as the wind blows
Find me lost at sea
This world’s glitter and gold
Mean nothing to me
Wisdom is my windfall
Knowledge is the key
CHORUS
After I’ve come to say
What I came to say
My worn-out welcome
I don’t overstay
I go my way
Quietly I go my way
I go my way
Quietly I go my way
V3
And in the calm
Of a warm afternoon breeze
I watch branches dancing
High up in the trees
Millions of stars
Will soon be all mine to gaze
The universe
Will soon be all mine to praise
Ooooh-ooooh-ooh
Ooooh-ooooh-ooh
Ooooh-ooooh-ooh
Ooooh-ooh
CHORUS
I go my way
Quietly I go my way
I go my way
Quietly I go my way.
Inspired by the late poet, Max Ehrmann; one of his lesser known poems, “I Go My Way”.
© 2024-2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved
Comments
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Sounds like a good swing back and forth campfire song or bar song.
The 3/4 time makes that happen.
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@HummerWisdom - look at you dipping your toes into prog rock :). I like these lyrics. they are simple and direct. not familiar with him, i'll have to look him up.. not sure about the cadence of the guitar, but that's me :)
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@Domd Thank you for your insight. Didn't even know it's a 3/4 timing song tho' I was struggling a bit playing along with the track.
Renee 😍
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@bhengen Thank you for your kind thoughts,
Renee 💌
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Sounds like a drifter's theme song. Well done
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Good folk song Renne , yes its 3/4 time
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That is lovely! A wonderful reinterpretation of Mr Ehrmann's poem, which I wasn't familiar with.
The chorus is key, and it's strong, and memorable.
The other really important part to me is V3. It's the reward or justification for going quietly: the universe is mine to enjoy.
Good job on this Renee. It's really nice.
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Max Ehrmann made it to 72 years old , thats pretty old for being born in 1872 , Most people died in there 60ties back then
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While listening to your song I was moving my head from let to right, following the rhythm, nice cadence, easy to Mae listener hum the melody. Nice lyrics, yes, your war, wonderful independence. @HummerWisdom
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Great song, Renee. I really like the 3rd verse. Vocals sounding good!
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Dang. Had no idea how well this song would be received.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!
💌 Renee
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Isn't it always so satisfying when you've been working on a song for a long time and it finally comes to fruition. Nice job Renee.
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really enjoyed the tune. got such an old school songwriting style and cadence to it. The story weaves beautifully within the vocal delivery, very Dylan-esque! This kind of storytelling is what makes songwriting a venerated craft during its early years.
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@arnabs Thank you for your kind words. You wouldn't be the first to say, 'Dylan-esque'. But at this stage or any, as a woman, I don't mind. Just got done hearing your Windmills song; brilliant and lovely.
Renee
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