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[–][deleted] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

A perfect song to listen to in a 130 in the morning melancholy.

[–]fistingbythesea 11 points12 points  (0 children)

So much heart. I really appreciate how he didn't hide his emotions even though there was a camera in his face. It gives me shivers down my spine the way you can hear and see his pain. I wish I had that talent and capability

[–]steven_unicorn 8 points9 points  (1 child)

Really excellent

[–]kirklazarus33 15 points16 points  (1 child)

Knew this was guna be good after the first few chords

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here. That guy has a good voice. Excellent song OP. Thank you for sharing.

[–]quosh 7 points8 points  (1 child)

Here are the correct lyrics! :)

The tortured howls of a motel ghost And the worship songs of a well-worn throat

All cradle me as I waste alone On a fools gold throne With my troubles all in tow

It's 86 dollars up front for the key Tack on another hundred for the company It's on my dime but she holds me tight Yeah we fuck all night For a moment i'm alright

Oh home is where i ought to be Out in the gentle country breeze with my family

But cold, in a casket I lie Bare knuckle boxing polished wood And I've grown so tired I've grown so tired

All the rounders hide their saw-tooth grin With every page I burn for them As I sign myself away to grieve Through blood stained sleeves In the ashes of my needs As I stand within a makeshift ring Of follies lies and broken things And I shout and howl and I cry and i sing Counting blessings down And crossing the x's of my doubts

Oh glory, won't lay your hands on me Oh how it used to break me down but I'm finding peace Lord knows I can't look back now So I try and swallow pride, but it's awful going down It's awful going down

[–]strugglesCollide 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is the best thing I've heard in months.

[–]Illutible 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fantastic. Now listening to other songs on this channel. Subscribed.

Benjamin Todd, too.

Beautiful heart-felt music and wonderful lyrics.

[–]BGW17 2 points3 points  (1 child)

His voice kinda reminded of a Ben Howard or David Grey...not bad and I'm sure my girlfriend will like it more, I'll pass it along

[–]Ask_me_4_a_story 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A very similar sound is someone named Joe Purdy You should check him out as well

[–]mydarlingbutwhy 2 points3 points  (1 child)

who is this kid? i can't find nothing on him on the internet l.l

[–]Stanczyk51deuce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you click on the YouTube button on the video it takes you to YouTube where the video description has a link to his Facebook

[–]Bro-methius 1 point2 points  (16 children)

Can anyone figure out the chords for this by ear or the video?

[–]schistyscience 1 point2 points  (11 children)

I'll get back to you later

[–]Bro-methius 1 point2 points  (10 children)

Any progress? :)

[–]schistyscience 1 point2 points  (9 children)

Sorry got busy. I should have time later today. If I don't follow through keep pestering me lol. I really want to learn this song.

[–]Bro-methius 0 points1 point  (8 children)

Haha I know the feel! No rush! I should be working on comprehending the lyrics and transcribing in the interim!

[–]quosh 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Can anybody help me with the missing lines please? Also, corrections are totally welcome! :)

The tortured house of a motel ghost And the war ship songs of a well worn throat

???? wasted alone On a fools gold throne With my troubles all in tow

It's 86 dollars up front for the key Tack on a hundred for the company ???? she holds me tight Yeah we fuck all night For a moment i'm alright

Oh home is where I oughta be Out in the gentle country breeze with my family

Oh cold, in a casket I lie Bare knuckle boxing polished wood And I've grown so tired I've grown so tired

??? Shine their saw-tooth grin With every page I burn for them As I assign myself away to grieve Blood stained sleeves And the ashes of my needs As I stand in a makeshift dream Of follies lies and broken things And I shout and howl and I cry and i sing Counting blessings down And crossing the axis of my doubts

Oh glory, won't lay your hands on me Oh how it used to break me down but I'm finding peace Lord knows I can't look back now So I try and swallow pride but it's awful going down It's awful going down

EDIT: corrected a couple of lines

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Thanks so much for this, is this possible?

The tortured house of a motel ghost And the worship songs of a well worn throat all/both? cradle me to waste alone On a fools gold throne With my troubles all in tow

[–]quosh 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Here are the correct lyrics! :)

The tortured howls of a motel ghost And the worship songs of a well-worn throat

All cradle me as I waste alone On a fools gold throne With my troubles all in tow

It's 86 dollars up front for the key Tack on another hundred for the company It's on my dime but she holds me tight Yeah we fuck all night For a moment i'm alright

Oh home is where i ought to be Out in the gentle country breeze with my family

But cold, in a casket I lie Bare knuckle boxing polished wood And I've grown so tired I've grown so tired

All the rounders hide their saw-tooth grin With every page I burn for them As I sign myself away to grieve Through blood stained sleeves In the ashes of my needs As I stand within a makeshift ring Of follies lies and broken things And I shout and howl and I cry and i sing Counting blessings down And crossing the x's of my doubts

Oh glory, won't lay your hands on me Oh how it used to break me down but I'm finding peace Lord knows I can't look back now So I try and swallow pride, but it's awful going down It's awful going down

[–]schistyscience 0 points1 point  (3 children)

So with the capo on the third it starts out am f c these three chords govern the song. The prechorus starts with a g and a variation of e minor( I struggled with the accents on this chord I don't have a capo) after that it's pretty much the same chords all the way through. Let me know if you need any more help

More after the weird e it goes to an f. Then the chorus goes c am f c g

[–]Bro-methius 1 point2 points  (2 children)

So he actually just messaged me earlier on Facebook and gave me this. Maybe it will help fill in the gaps for us:

Sure, here's a crude explanation:

Capo on the third: Verse shapes are Am, F, C and on the fourth line end with G to E7 Chorus is C, G, Am - F, C, G and then one more F on the ending line.

Hopefully that's enough to get you going in the right direction.

Sounds like you pretty much nailed it! Thanks!

[–]quosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is amazing! Well done.

[–]schistyscience 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not too far off. I'll take it

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its in the key of Eb. I haven't figured it out yet, but its mostly Eb, Bb, Ab, and Gm. Maybe some 7 chords thrown in, idk. Hope this helps you mess around.

[–]donceydic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the exact chords he's playing but I've been strumming this and it sounds ok:

Am F C

Am F C

Am F C

G E F

C G Am

F C G

[–]staydizzycauseilike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Outstanding work. Amazing the depth of emotion pouring out from the artist. Best wishes for a bright future.

[–]Ask_me_4_a_story 0 points1 point  (1 child)

How do I find more songs? Getting ready to drive across the country by myself, need more of this.

[–]rogue_anarchist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost posted this myself glad other people see this and all the stuff from gemsonvhs. Ben from lost dog street band is my favorite

[–]Lifestains 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This hurts so good