Playing with time signature: Rainbows
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Finished another one. I wanted to write something in a non-4/4 (or 3/4) signature. So here is Rainbows. It switches back and forth between 10/4 in the verses and 4/4 in the chorus.
The bridge is … different. I can’t decide if I like it. Here it is. Enjoy!
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Rainbows
The beach is empty. Come on down – you’ll love it.
We can’t swim baby, but we can make the most of it.
We’ll watch them cleanup from the hotel window
There’s no reason to call on ahead …
And I hope you like your summers hot
‘cause down here, love, it’s all we got
I hope you like it humid, too
‘cause it rains every afternoon
The rainbows float and ripple on the surface
Did you think none of us would ever notice?
The wind will tell you who to write checks to
Go ahead and cancel your plans
I hope you like your summers hot
‘cause down here, love, that’s all we got
I hope you like it humid, too
‘cause it rains every afternoon
Out of sight and out of mind … that’s how you said it would be
Until it washes up with the tide
And ends up there on the beach
Will you clean this up or go back to making profit?
Put on a show now before you walk away from it
Dig someplace else – I’m sure we’re gonna let you
After all, we gotta fill up
I hope you like your summers hot
‘cause round here, babe, it’s all we got
I hope you like it humid, too
‘cause it rains every afternoon
I hope you like your summers hot
‘cause right now, doll, here, it’s all we got
I hope you like it humid, too
‘cause it rains every afternoon
Luv it! Very much!
I’m not sure about the bridge either. Like the rest and love the message.