Original Song: Saltwater Is The Cure
Musically, it’s another very simple one: Roland FP7 for the keyboards, Taylor T5 guitars, Arturia synth and the homemade fretless bass. It’s nice to have completed the year as there were a couple of occasions when I thought I might pull the pin on the whole process – I’m very glad I didn’t and hope that 2015 doesn’t present too many challenges.
Saltwater Is The Cure
© 2014 Chuck Smeeton
B
The things that I own
G#m7
End up owning me
B
I see a glass that’s twice as big
G#m7
As it really needs to be
Handcuffed to a shadow
That tracks your every move
Equanimity in action
Nothing left to prove
(Chorus)
G#m
Reflection,
C#m
Deception
A
Connection and
E B
Selection
Would you stand in line
If you don’t know the prize
Would you take a chance
On the value of surprise
Sweat or tears or sea
Salt water is the cure
There is no mystery
In seeking answers pure
About the original songs
In January 2012 I commenced a goal of trying to write and record at least one song from scratch each month – sometimes it comes easily, sometimes it’s a real challenge, but I love the discipline it creates. I managed to complete the year, but it was so much fun that I’ve decided to keep it rolling for as long as I can.