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MC 18 Tranquility
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A string quartet intro to a folky-pop song (not really sure of the style to be truthful)
noise pollution grumpy loud people
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Singer-songwriter, arranger and producer: acoustic contemporary folk but ranging into rock/blues/country/jazz/humour...all very eclectic, I'm afraid!
Martin Stirrup Singer/songwriter An old folkie who got back into it... These days I sing and play guitar(s) and other stringed instruments, then score and orchestrate where appropriate. My taste becomes increasingly eclectic ranging from finger-picked folk through country to soft rock mixed in with a few more alternative and eccentric numbers, including the odd novelty foxtrot...
Song Info
Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic General
Charts
Peak #115
Peak in subgenre #37
Author
martin stirrup
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martin stirrup
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July 17, 2017
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MP3 3.7 MB • 128 kbps • 4:05
Story behind the song
Another grumpy old man song (again from the Gambia but could have been from anywhere really) about people who insist on talking loudly in public places. The final verse and ending was added by Steve Franks!
Lyrics
MC 18 Tranquility 110bpm string quartet => 123 bpm DC People talk about pollution of the rivers and seas D C We need to find solutions on that we can all agree BmAG But there’s another danger messing up the air Bm A G F#m If you don’t know what I’m talking about …. let me make you aware There’s a couple over there several metres away And they’re talking so loud I can hear all that they say I can have a conversation in a murmuring tone There’s no need for altercation – but please leave my earholes alone! A E Now you may say I’m adding to that noise G D And yes of course that’s true A E But what other means have I got to employ F#mG To get my message over to you If I need background noise please give me water or birds I don’t need thumping musak, don’t be absurd Don’t want to hear your opinions on how the world should be Just give me slice of tranquility Instrumental? AEGD loop I don’t wanna hear your business, don’t want to hear your voice I’d stick you in a cone of silence if I had the choice You say you like your apartment it’s so sunny and bright You’ve had a little tummy trouble but now you feel alright You went on a trip the guide made you laugh You had a few beers and then took a bath (Double time chord changes from here)) You tried swimming in the sea but the water was too cool So you put your towel out early and stayed by the pool What’s the weather like at home, how much rain? You stubbed your big toe on the chairleg, oh what pain AEG D All your personal problems details of your health F#mG A I don’t wanna know your business keep it to yourself! If I need background noise please give me water or birds up a tone E D I don’t need thumping musak, don’t be absurdE D Don’t want to hear your opinions on how the world should be E D Just give me slice of tranquility C#mBA all I’m asking for‘s a little tranquility C#mBA G#m (followed by 30 minutes silence (thanks Steve)… definitely not 3 minutes, oh no…)
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