Piratefest - Peace O' Mind

[Bluesberry]

Peace O' Mind

w/m Dave Berry, recorded on BR-1200
Segull acoustic, mandolin, bass, Godin xtSA, GR-20 synth, harmonica

Probably my last submission for Piratefest, running out of time.  Another tale of a melancholy pirate, I guess thats the way I see the old Pirating life, hardship, terror, and longing to go home.  Mainly acoustic for this one.  This Piratefest has really inspired me.  Thanks to Henwrench who suggested this idea and pushed for it.  It turned into a great fest after all is said and done, some dandy songs got posted.

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Peace O' Mind

The Prophets of old, who foretold the events of my life,
surely didn't know days like these.
Standing on the deck, with the waves crashing around,
all at once I fell to my knees.

I pray to the Gods of the deep
Take this pain from my heart
I've done so many nasty deeds
I fear it's too late to make a new start
Please can't you hear my plea
I'd give anything for a little peace o' mind

The day I joined the ship, the capt'n took me aside,
you're gonna see things that'll make your blood boil.
Out on the ocean deep, societies rules do not apply,
we live and die by the sword not the soil.

CHORUS

There are tales told by pirates
of a creature feeding on souls
if your heart is black as night
it'll cut it out to make fools gold
You've but one chance of escaping
when the dark creature comes around
repent your sins and pray to god
you don't make a sound.

Every-time I think of the things I have done,
I can't drink it away with the rum.
Brethren of the ship, let me off at the nearest port,
I've got to get back home to my wife and son.

CHORUS

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[launched]

Awwwwwwww yeahhhhhhh!!! Another bootylicious pirate tale, Dave!!

I am diggin' it!!


Mark

[launched]

Dude, that southern rock prog middle is pretty fricken' sweeeeeeeet!!!

[Oldrottenhead]

yaargh baby

[Gnasty]

Agree with Mark on that middle part.. Thats wicked awesome BB man.

Great songwriting and just everything. I'm loss for words. I've listened to this 3 times already. You rock out every instrument.

Epic!!

[Facemask93]

You paint a graphic picture  of pirate life dave , this is a brilliant bit of songwriting , you are a great musician mate , and i think your vocal on this is probably the best i have heard you do , excellent post matey

Rob 

[Geir]

You're the pirate king Dave !!

Love that mando !!!!

Great work again, with a lot of twists and changes, even some Neil-harmonica !!

[Satchwood]

I'm not familiar with any Canadian pirates, but you sure got the vibe Dave!!   Luv the mandolin, and nice build up ~ pirate prog!   Dig your campfire harp at the end !  ~ Cowboy Pirate Prog ~  C.P.P.  :~)

[Rickocaster]

Aaaaaaarrrr matey, ye shivered me timbers.  Great story telling, awesome instrumentation, great playing.  Really enjoyed it.

[Kenneth]

Yaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Dave, one day i'm going to board your ship, we'll play guitar and sing of the pirate life!Nothing but the sea, sky , music and whisky!
As Rob says, your best singing to date, great song, loved it immensely.