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Feeling the Blues

by Steve Haite

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Well put your red shoes on Let your golden hair down. Because we’re going dancing Tonight we’ll rock the town. I know that you love me I can feel it tonight. And for me it’s all right That you hold me so tight. Now there’s a new cool dance It’s not hard to join in. Listen it’s really rocking It makes you want to sing. Now put your hands in the air Then your feet apart. You look as though you’re happy And then you do the sting! Why don’t you join in with me and sing?! I can’t hear you sing along with me! Well put your red shoes on Let your golden hair down. Because we’re going dancing Tonight we’ll rock the town. Now there’s a new cool dance It’s not hard to join in. Listen it’s really rocking It makes you want to sing. Let’s do our dance by the lake Get ready to shake. It’s such a crazy thing We call it the sting Why don’t you join in with me and sing?! Just stop talking start moonwalking now!
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Well we hit the road quite early Took the I-5 really slow. WALLA WALLA HEAR ME! Drove thru’ Yakima valley Saw the Columbia River flow. WALLA WALLA HEAR ME! We were travelling east together Sure was one fine sunny day. ‘Cos we knew the very next wine bar Could not be so far, Suzie said. WALLA WALLA HEAR ME! Looked for B&B sign posts Just a little bed and a bath. WALLA WALLA HEAR ME! So we ate out each night together Dined and watched the setting sun. We’ve arrived in Walla Walla Such a fine city, Harvey said. WALLA WALLA HEAR ME! Went out for a happy hour Sat and just listened to the blues. WALLA WALLA HEAR ME! We took all of the blues you gave us Life will never be the same. Here’s a toast to dear old good friends Let’s raise our glasses, Irma said. WALLA WALLA HEAR ME! Guess you know that we miss you ‘Cos you welcomed us open arms. WALLA WALLA HEAR ME! Memories live on in our hearts One day we’ll be back again.
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Man I need a buck ‘Cos I’m out of luck. I’m still working Without any pay. I’ve two kids and a wife This is not an easy life. Shutdown – crazy, hazy Shutdown – boring, roaring Shutdown without any pay check. Why should I work What’s a man to do? Presidential tweet This what it said Ask for credit But the guy told me To turn round and go home He sure won’t give me a loan. Shutdown – crazy, hazy Shutdown – boring, roaring Shutdown without any pay check. Why should I work What’s a man to do? Mister President Not sure what you meant. You want a wall Never mind the cost. I know you want it tall And it’s not an easy call. Shutdown – crazy, hazy Shutdown – boring, roaring Shutdown without any pay check. My money’s gone Just can’t carry on. Do you understand The pain that we’re in? Five billion bucks Sounds like quite a lot. To just keep people out Who will help those that are in? Shutdown – crazy, hazy Shutdown – boring, roaring Shutdown without any pay check. Why should I work? What’s a man to do? Despite my pride Last night I cried. Work each day But no pay! Shutdown – crazy, hazy Shutdown – boring, roaring Shutdown. Don’t you know that We’re feeling pain? We do our best You do the rest. Please get our Pay to us! Shutdown – crazy, hazy Shutdown – boring, roaring Shutdown. Hey dear Donald Please stop this farce.
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If I knew just why you hurt me. If I could see your point of view. Oh baby won’t you let me know What did I do wrong? Surely we are not past and done? I just cannot figure it out. I can see that you still need my loving Oh yes I feel you trembling. I know you want to Kiss my lips and feel my touch. Well you never really knew me. ‘Cos I never show my feelings. But if you try to look you’ll see That I still love you. Getting inside where my heart lies. Not an easy thing that’s for sure. Baby we can make it ‘cos our feelings Yes I mean our real feelings I know that they’re still there Somewhere deep down inside. When I look at you each morning. See your face and hear you breathing. My heart still races ‘cos I know that you are mine. So much time we spent together Was not always sunny weather. I’m the man who loves you more than ever. Yes I mean more than ever. Want you to know that I Will take your hand and fly. Remember when we first dated? Can you still feel that first deep kiss? I held your hand and then we Ran along the wet sand. On the beach I dropped to my knees. Asked you to be my wedded wife. You said ‘yes’ and told me We would always Yes you said we would always Walk on hand in hand.
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I-5 Blues 04:00
KATEI said It’s too late. We have no love left in us. It was not, always so I know but It’s the way things are now! ‘Cos you and me and me and you Have no time left on our slate, too late All’s said and done ‘cos we Have no time left. JILL I cried There’s no thrill. The nights of endless loving They are gone, nothing left but love bites. That’s the way that things are! ‘Cos you and me and me and you Had our fun but that’s all done, too late But we still have photos And memories. SUE we’re through Me and you. We have to call it a day There’s no point, I am going away What’s the use of crying ‘Cos you and me and me and you Did it all and saw the world But now I know that you Want to start something new. JEAN I know Where you’ve been. I heard that you have been seen Out each night, with another lover And my heart is broken ‘Cos you and me and me and you Never thought our love would end, but it’s A fact of life that love Comes and then goes.
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I’ve been drinking Done some thinking. Wish I knew what Life is about. Could it be true Payment is due? I’ve no money Debt must be paid. Drinking, thinking I’ve been drinking, And been thinking ‘Cos that’s what we men do! Late night shifting Heavy lifting. Back is a pain Aching again. People just stare What do I care. Body’s a mess Need help to dress. Working, thinking Mind is drifting, I’m just too low Life’s a no-go, baby! Eyes are real wet Tongue is quite dry. Only know now What I have lost. You are on my mind All the time! Sure do miss you Need to kiss you. Sitting thinking No more drinking, Just keep hoping ‘Cos that what we men do! Half of my life You were my wife. Finest couple On this planet. I understand Why you’re so mad But it makes me Still feel so sad. Got some photos In my pocket, Keep me going When I’ve lost it, baby!
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"Heart broke" you said Those were the first words I heard you say. "Never, never again!" That’s what I heard you say. No more romance I had my chance. I can’t stand no more! No this can’t be I thought She still did not meet me. I have to get her To give me a date. Hey miss wait I want a date! I won’t let her go Don’t you understand I love her so. Then she turned round to go On no please won’t you stay. Give me a chance To win your love I can’t leave here now. I understand you’re hurt And that you don’t need me. But I’ll be here When you need a guy to Hold you hand And understand.
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I have seen the world Had my fill of thrills. But I am lacking The basic skills. Do you think I’m making sense? Crazy world Real crazy world Revisited! Once I thought I knew All there is to know. Yes you know that was Quite long ago. Nothing new In all I do. Crazy world Real crazy world Revisited! Died for my country Saw towns too poor to see. Sometimes I wonder Was it just me. Do you think I’m making sense? Crazy world Real crazy world Revisited! Did you know that I have a wife. Do you realize This is my life. Fame came so late I had to wait. Life’s too short To be caught! Dust in the air Sand in my hair. The FBI Is everywhere. My time has come All’s said and done. Crazy world Visit done!
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Well they all said I’m too young I guess they thought that I’m too shy. It’s only when I get out here That I start to fly. And they all said I must wait I guess they thought I’m not ready. And yeah at first I tremble But once out here I’m STEADY!! I was born to make music I just live to sing my song. I want to share my feelings Why don’t you clap along? Hey you – and you – and you - and you Yeah!! Why don’t you clap ALONG? Just hear me then you’ll know That I’m my own special show. I move my feet, I feel so good This is all I ever wanted to do! I’m quite calm till I see you It’s my fans that turn me on. I move my feet and feel good This is all I want to do! Hey you – and you – and you - and you This is all I want to do!! Just hear me then you’ll know That I’m my own special show. I move my feet, I feel so good This is all I ever wanted to do! It’s not easy you see ‘Cos there’s another me. Struggling to get out To rock and roll and shout! So glad you are all here Just helping me along. You’re my inspiration Yes you’re the words of my song. Hey you – and you – and you Why don’t you clap ALONG? I’m okay!! You’re okay!! We’re okay!! We’re gonna party I said party party to-night! It’s my show. But I know. I need you We belong together!
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BREXIT Blues 04:03
I went to the doctor Boy I got bad news. He said I've gone down with A case of BREXIT blues. But God bless, NHS Will pay for my costs! It seems the frustration Impacted my brain. As I watch this nation Slide slowly down the drain! There’s no doubt, (with) no way out I must exit now! The doctor gave me quite a shock Said I may need a new backstop! I replied «Sorry it’s a no-deal!» He said «I get how you feel!» But God bless, NHS Will pay for my costs! The constant rounds of May or May-not With no solution in sight, And incapable politicians All keep me awake each night. Three years on, want to know Do we stay or go?! We are an insular folk But a well respected nation. Now we're a joke round the world And a source of endless frustration. No good news BEXIT Blues Are we out or in? Theresa left number 10 And Boris is back again. We’ve gone from bad to worse. The EU can only curse. We want to have our cake and eat it! Well I’ve got real bad news Because my BREXIT blues, That should have ended Will now I hear be extended! No big deal Indeed no deal at all! BREXIT blues BREXIT blues BREXIT blues BREXIT blues BREXIT blues The NHS have now officially recognized «BREXIT-blues» as a serious illness. More than half the UK population have lost interest in politics, and the never-ending saga of «leave-or-remain» is interfering with their work, social and family life. Lack of enjoyment and anxiousness are typical symptoms of the BREXIT-blues. According to a recent NHS report the BREXIT-blues has now reached epidemic proportions.
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LYRICS Don't know how we came to meet Just by chance across the street. You asked me "Well what's your name?" I said "Please just call me Pete!" Love at first sight, sure feels all right You can call me Pete. Now you are still here with me Not sure why - a mystery. 'Cos I broke your heart real bad Made you end up feeling sad! I was a fool, thought I was cool! But you stayed with me. There were days we used to fight But the nights were sure all right. We had kids some years ago Boy I really love 'em so! Babe if you knew, how I love you Darling I'm your man! But somewhere along the way Played poker and could not pay. Things got bad then even worse Caught me stealing from your purse. Took to drinking, without thinking But you helped me through.

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The focus of this album is blues, boogie-woogie and rock. I try to take the original 12-bar blues patterns and add a touch of something new. Once again I am using my laptop and the software VOCALOID5 from Yamaha to create the virtual singers. The result is starting to sound more human and bluesy which is great!

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released June 1, 2018

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Steve Haite Pfäffikon, Switzerland

WHO ARE YOU?
I'm Steve, retired, and I live in Switzerland

WHY ARE YOU?
I'm a piano player but use my PC to compose and play back my music

WHAT ARE YOU?
I use MuseScore 2.3.2 (free community SW) to compose music and play it back in .wav format

WHERE WILL YOU?
I create my virtual singers using VOCALOID5 . My plan is to eliminate the robotic sound and make the vocals more human-like
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