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01 Nov 11 - 05:11 PM (#3248752) Subject: Lyr Req: Chris Smither's Lay the Old Man Down From: Phil Cooper Hi, Does anyone have the lyrics to Chris Smither's song Lay the Old Man Down? I've listened to the youtube version and have looked on line for the lyrics, but they're not posted yet. I can't quite make out all the words from the youtube version. Ordinarily I'd buy the CD and check out the lyric sheet. However, my older brother (only 58) just passed away and his daughter would like me to sing it at the memorial this next Monday. In a pinch Caveman will do (we shared a room in the basement when we were growing up.) Thanks. --Phil |
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02 Nov 11 - 03:23 AM (#3248947) Subject: Lyr Add: OLD MAN DOWN (Chris Smither) From: Stewie Here you go, Phil. OLD MAN DOWN (Chris Smither) What do I do here, it's hard to be clear The way I feel alive and all alone Last man standin' in a line I had a hand in No one left behind me, on my own It ain't so hard to face by myself, it's not a place More a feelin' and a lonesome little sound The heavy part is foldin' in the ground, it keeps the cold in Help me lay the old man down I was pushin', he was haulin', my whole life we were callin' Back and forth, keep it movin' steady slow His end is lyin' slack, my end is still on track But it don't seem like there's anywhere to go And my balance isn't right, I need to hold on tight 'Til I see how the world is spinnin' round The centre now is me, but it's difficult to see 'Til I see how to lay the old man down It's not simple thing, it's a burden that I cling to It's light, but it's way to heavy now I'll put it down soon when I figure out the tune It's not like there's someone to show me how One step left, one step right A little dance to bring my heart around To feel a little steady, to think I'm mostly ready To finally lay the old man down Source: As printed in lyrics booklet accompanying Chris Smither 'Time Stands Still' Signature Sounds Recordings [no #] Note: there are some minor word changes from this in the Youtube version. --Stewie. -- |
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02 Nov 11 - 04:01 AM (#3248955) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Chris Smither's Lay the Old Man Down From: Stewie A couple of typos: Stanza 3 line 1: It's not a simple ... Stanza 3 line 2: ... but it's way too heavy now Listening to the CD recording, there are also minor changes to the printed version I have given, but they are all pretty obvious. --Stewie. |
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02 Nov 11 - 03:51 PM (#3249288) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Chris Smither's Lay the Old Man Down From: Phil Cooper Thanks, Stewie. Now I just need to figure out a guitar arrangement. I have till Monday to be able to see if I can put it across. |
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07 Nov 11 - 07:06 AM (#3251885) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Man Down (Chris Smither) From: GUEST,BigNige in the UK Hi Phil, I am just in the process of working this song out, if any help this is how I see it Em What will.... Am hard to be... B7 Feelin ......alone Em Same for next line G One step left Em one step right D little dance... heart (Am)around B7 Feel alittle steady Em Think I might be ready Am to finally B7 lay the old man down Em. |
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07 Nov 11 - 07:49 AM (#3251908) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Man Down (Chris Smither) From: Phil Cooper Thanks, that's pretty much what we've come up with as well. Today is actually the day we have to sing it at my brother's memorial. Like I said, I think it particularly will impact his daughter (who asked us to sing it). I'm doing my part in DADGAD (capoed 2 for the Em) and Susan is doing standard Em chords on a six string banjo. We have a good friend joining us with a tasty mandolin part. We've been running through it a lot, so we can get it across at the service. I had trouble the first couple times singing it without choking up. |
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07 Nov 11 - 08:22 AM (#3251926) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Man Down (Chris Smither) From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Mmmm..Chris Smither! :0) Here he is at Sidmouth's first Folk Week in 2005 (...and cue Ralphie) Chris Smither at Siddy on Jacob's Ladder Beach singing 'Home' Double Mmmmmm...LOVE this song! And, Chris doesn't flinch when the lovely lassie in the bikini walks right in front of him. There's dedication to The Music.... ;0) |
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07 Nov 11 - 09:23 AM (#3251962) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Man Down (Chris Smither) From: open mike hugs to you Phil...sorry to hear about your bro, this is a difficult gig, to say the least...wishing you the strength to get thru this... treasure your memories. |
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07 Nov 11 - 09:48 AM (#3251983) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Man Down (Chris Smither) From: open mike here are a couple of clips of chris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMUEW1b2REE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ0wR_d3aUI&feature=related |
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08 Nov 11 - 12:22 AM (#3252588) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Man Down (Chris Smither) From: Phil Cooper For those still checking in, we performed the song tonight at the service. I managed to get through it without choking up. I believe it helped my brother's children be able to sort things better. |
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08 Nov 11 - 05:17 AM (#3252670) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Man Down (Chris Smither) From: GUEST,Big Nige Phil, Glad to hear it went OK, I know what you mean about how certain words can choke you up, especially when you are practicing alone, but the strengh just seems to come from somewhere, when you perform in front of people. |
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08 Nov 11 - 10:23 PM (#3253244) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Man Down (Chris Smither) From: Phil Cooper Thanks, Big Nige. I was actually glad to have an active role in my brother's memorial (we chose to call it a celebration of his life, rather than a funeral). I could concentrate on putting the song out to the listeners and figure I was helping them. This was all done at a UU church, as Dave was an agnostic, and the minister did a fine job of coordinating everything and speaking in a way that did not put my religious relatives off. Anyway, in regard to Chris's song, my brother's daughter really liked it and that's what mattered. |