Circle Circus - a new FJ original with DrC

[Farrell Jackson]

It's a Presidential election year in the USA with all the usual antics. That is the catalyst for this song and lyric. It's a chord structure I've had bouncing around in my head for a while but I've now fleshed it out. I did the vocals, guitars, bass and mix/co-production. DrC contributed the drums, keys, Dixieland style horns, and co-produced. Any comments or suggestions welcomed. This the final version with DrC.

Thanks,

Farrell

Circle Circus

( V1) I keep running around in circles
trying to stay out of my way
but I bump into my shadow
and knock myself down again

There's got to be a simple exit
On this crazy loop station
There's got to be a way off
This over the top nation

(Chr) It's a circle circus
Clowns are driving the bus
It's a circle circus
The wheels are starting to rust

It's a circle circus (circle circus)
It's a circle circus (circle circus)

(V2) I'm not one to have patience
In fact I'm quite impatient
Don't asked me to herd cats
That's not where I'm at

I see a lose lose situation
That's not hard to discern
There's no need for explanations
Some people never learn

(Chr) It's a circle circus
Clowns are driving the bus
It's a circle circus
The wheels are starting to rust

It's a circle circus (circle circus)
It's a circle circus (circle circus)

(solo break) (repeat chorus 2x's)

(Coda) If I want to make change
I don't get all deranged
I keep my head about me
Without it I just can't see

Farrell Jackson © 7-30-12

[Geir]

Ahhhh it's a good day ! A new Farrell song !!!!

Catchy, great performance (oooooooooooooo oooo!), excellent production (so far) .......


yep ... it's a hit in my book !

[Geir]

 

. It's still in the works so I'm looking for any suggestions on production ideas and possible additional instruments.

.... a kazoo

[bruno]

Great song - and sentiment!
B.

[Rata-tat-tat]

FJ this is a great tune... If you could put some "Merry Go Round" pipe organ in there would be quite fitting.... I always love your tunes.

[Farrell Jackson]

. It's still in the works so I'm looking for any suggestions on production ideas and possible additional instruments.

.... a kazoo

Thanks Geir...I like the kazoo suggestion! I'll have to give it a go.

Farrell

[Farrell Jackson]

FJ this is a great tune... If you could put some "Merry Go Round" pipe organ in there would be quite fitting.... I always love your tunes.

Thanks Rata.....might you be up for some drumming? I think I have the perfect Merry Go Round samples for your pipe organ suggestion. I like it thanks!

Farrell

[Farrell Jackson]

Great song - and sentiment!
B.

Thanks Bruno!

Farrell

[launched]

I love this!! To me it sounds like a Freddie Mercury meets Donovan meets the parts unknown!

Very cool!

[Hilary]

That's a mighty fine song you've got there, I'm hearing a megaphone spoken voice in there and I'm liking Geir and RTT's suggestions too. Supa!