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Chord Req: For Real (Bob Franke)

14 Oct 04 - 08:30 AM (#1296796)
Subject: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Roger in Baltimore

This is one of those "makes me cry, but I'm not sure why" songs. Usually that means I should learn it. Lyrics are in the DT, of course. Anyone know the chords?

Thanks in advance.

Roger in Baltimore


14 Oct 04 - 05:14 PM (#1297210)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Charley Noble

Roger-

I had a similar thought some years ago and was unable to decode the chords. I'd also be interested if someone has figured them out. It's a pretty scary song if you've been any where near the situation described.

Sorry I missed you in Baltimore 3 weeks ago.

Charley Noble


18 Oct 04 - 07:48 AM (#1299608)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Roger in Baltimore

Refresh

Big RiB


19 Oct 04 - 07:46 AM (#1300549)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)

Email Bob here:
bob@bobfranke.com

he does answer emails!


22 Oct 04 - 08:05 AM (#1303757)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Roger in Baltimore

Animaterra,

I took your advice and E-mailed Bob. I'll let you know if I get a reply.

Roger in Baltimore


26 Oct 04 - 06:44 PM (#1308056)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Roger in Baltimore

Well, I am an impatient sort sometimes. Bob has not yet answered my e-mail. I do not fault him. I think he published the chords somewhere. Anyone else know 'em?

Roger in Baltimore


27 Oct 04 - 09:26 AM (#1308594)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Charley Noble

Maybe they're posted behind the bar at the Wharf Rat at Fells Point.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble


28 Oct 04 - 07:46 AM (#1309440)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Roger in Baltimore

Refresh

Big RiB


29 Oct 04 - 08:04 AM (#1310433)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Roger in Baltimore

Refresh.

Big RiB


02 Nov 04 - 03:02 PM (#1314406)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Roger in Baltimore

Jeez, ladies and gents. Someone must know the chords.

Big RiB


03 Nov 04 - 07:35 AM (#1315040)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Roger in Baltimore

Finally found the following sites:

First Site


Second Site


The second site is a chord transcription of the tune as done by David Wilcox. It appears to be the same, but there are sample chord structures to guide you if you don't know a D+2 chord. Also, the second says it is in "Drop D" tuning. Another source says that Bob does the song in standard tuning.

I know the chords are right 'cause it makes me cry to play it; just like Bob's version makes me cry when I hear it.

Thanks to whoever took the time to look.

Roger in Baltimore


03 Nov 04 - 07:37 AM (#1315041)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Roger in Baltimore

Let me try that second site again.

Second Site

Big RiB


03 Nov 04 - 07:38 AM (#1315043)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's 'For Real'
From: Roger in Baltimore

Ah, yes. That's better.

Big RiB


05 Jan 05 - 12:22 PM (#1372158)
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Bob Franke's "hard love"
From: GUEST,lind_thomas@hotmail.com

Hi everyone..

Does anybody out there have the chords for Bob Frankes "Hard Love" or even better, Martin Simpson´s arrangement of it???
I think that´s one of the putiest songs ever and I´d sure appriciate it if anybody can help me out. My mail is: lind_thomas@hotmail.com