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Nelly Tharwat
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Hello everyone,

I hope you're all fine..this's one of my new lyrics, The narrator tells some gossip about someone called Barrett Batson..

I hope to get a good song  like - “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia,” by Reba McEntire  or “Ode to Billie Joe,”by  Bobbie Gentry .

I wonder if there's a Horse whinny  sound effect in the beginning of the song. it will be interesting!

I've modified the lyric..

Title: "I've Heard People Say" © 2020 by Nelly Tharwat. All Rights Reserved

a Horse whinny and running  sound effect..Then,

Verse 1:

When he hurries to his large cattle farm               10
riding his horse and followed by his dog " Knight"      10
That scene makes you feel like you're watchin'        9
a western movie in black and white !             9

Chorus Refrain :
I don't know Barrett Batson but I've heard people say;

Verse 2:

He was the sole heir of his family                 10
after the death of his young brothers                10
He was left with a shipping company            10
plus a farm and a billion dollars                 9

It's hard to meet him. He's always busy         10
living as a prince or a superstar                         10
wears the Italian luxury brands                       9
and owns a helicopter and three cars.           10

Chorus Refrain :
I don't know Barrett Batson but I've heard people say;

Verse 3:

He looks pleased with friends of another of kind           11
Rottweiler dog and a horse of good breed              10
They are the only ones who never                  9
Forsake him in his moment of need             9

He seems vague, always wears his sunglasses       10
Looks like he hides a great secret behind             10
Wants his eyes not to reveal but really            10
His attraction is too strong to hide!          9

Chorus Refrain :
I don't know Barrett Batson but I've heard people say;

Verse 4:

He owns some houses in famous cities               10
but we know he preferred the country life           10
Since his divorce five years ago                           8
He's livin' alone, no kids no wife!                     9

Each woman tries to show up the others         10
with her abilities getting his heart                    10
but they always fail in their planning                   9
and a new lady comes for one more start !        10

Chorus Refrain :
I don't know Barrett Batson but I've heard people say;

Verse 5:

He recently showed with a pretty girl              10
From time to time rumors fly and spread            9
Some say;" he finally fell in love."                       9
But he denied them wholly and said ;               9

Five years has gone since I got my divorce              10
No woman got my heart , It's still my own                 10
That's the reason I'm still unmarried                          9
That is why I'm still living alone                                9

Chorus Refrain :
I don't know Barrett Batson but I've heard people say;

Verse 6:

Being a businessman, and a billionaire                   11
Townsmen consider him their ideal                   10
Really he deserves that and more                        9
That guy who never lost any deal                   9

Chorus Refrain 2 + coda :

I don't know Barrett Batson but I could guess,
The reason of his fame and success,
He depended on himself all the time
and never listened to the jealous voices!.

This topic was modified 4 years ago by Nelly Tharwat

Reaching the top is so hard but not impossible.


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Nelly Tharwat
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I think of delete the " Intro" and just begin with this verse :

 

When he hurries to his large cattle farm                                 10
riding his horse and followed by his dog " Knight"             10
That scene makes you feel like you're watchin'                  9
a western movie in black and white !                                   9

 

I wonder if there's a Horse whinny  sound effect in the beginning of the song. it will be interesting!

Reaching the top is so hard but not impossible.


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Gavin
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It's really long, Nelly. I think you could say this in fewer words.

One thing occurred to me. If he's a billionaire, he would probably have several cars, not one that he changes every year. 🙂

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Nelly Tharwat
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Gavin,

Thanks Gavin for your respond , glad to hear from you...

 
you're right ; If he's a billionaire, he would probably have several cars..   so I can write instead:

 

He owns a helicopter and two cars. 
or:
 every 4 year he buys a new car. 

 I'm gonna make it shorter..

Reaching the top is so hard but not impossible.


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Nelly Tharwat
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Re- writing:

Title: "I've Heard People Say" © 2020 by Nelly Tharwat. All Rights Reserved

Verse 1:

When he hurries to his large cattle farm               10
riding his horse and followed by his dog " Knight"      10
That scene makes you feel like you're watchin'        9
a western movie in black and white !             9

Chorus Refrain :
I don't know Barrett Batson but I've heard people say;

Verse 2:

He was the sole heir of his family                 10
after the death of his young brothers                10
He was left with a shipping company            10
plus a farm and a billion dollars                 9

It's hard to meet him. He's always busy         10
living as a prince or a superstar                         10
wears the Italian luxury brands                       9
and owns a helicopter and two cars.           10
or
and every 4 years he buys a new car!           10

Chorus Refrain :
I don't know Barrett Batson but I've heard people say;

Verse 3:

He looks pleased with friends of another of kind           11
Rottweiler dog and a horse of good breed              10
They are the only ones who never                  9
Forsake him in his moment of need             9

He seems vague, always wears his sunglasses       10
Looks like he hides a great secret behind             10
Wants his eyes not to reveal but really            10
His attraction is too strong to hide!          9

Chorus Refrain :
I don't know Barrett Batson but I've heard people say;

Verse 4:

He owns some houses in famous cities               10
but we know he preferred the country life           10
Since his divorce five years ago                           8
He's livin' alone, no kids no wife!                     9

Each woman tries to show up the others         10
with her abilities getting his heart                    10
but they always fail in their planning                   9
and a new lady comes for one more start !        10

Chorus Refrain :
I don't know Barrett Batson but I've heard people say;

Verse 5:

He recently showed with a pretty girl              10
From time to time rumors fly and spread            9
Some say;" he finally fell in love."                       9
But he denied them wholly and said ;               9

Five years has gone since I got my divorce              10
No woman got my heart , It's still my own                 10
That's the reason I'm still unmarried                          9
That is why I'm still living alone                                9

Chorus Refrain :
I don't know Barrett Batson but I've heard people say;

Verse 6:

Being a businessman, and a billionaire                   11
Townsmen consider him their ideal                   10
Really he deserves that and more                        9
That guy who never lost any deal                   9

Chorus Refrain 2 + coda :

I don't know Barrett Batson but I could guess,
The reason of his fame and success,
He depended on himself all the time
and never listened to the jealous voices!.

Reaching the top is so hard but not impossible.


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AllfortheLord
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He owns a helicopter and few dozen  cars. 
he's into stock markets and property on Mars


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Nelly Tharwat
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@ AllfortheLord

Nice Lines!

thank you for your comment, I really like your lines, I think of take the first but I find the number of  syllables is 12 and i need just 9 or 10 syllables.

He owns a helicopter and few dozen  cars.  12

Thanks very much..

 

 

 

Reaching the top is so hard but not impossible.


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AllfortheLord
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@nelly-tharwat

maybe lengthen the others and create new cadence?

 


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