I Need Some Comfort Now
Memories of that time in life when the pressure’s on and time is short. Sorry it’s rushed and rough and ready! A better recording will emerge in due course.
The lyrics are below.
G
8.30 on a Saturday Morning, another week rolls by
B7 C G
My body aches, my head it takes some time to justify
B7
Everybody wants a piece of me, to please all won’t be done
Pre Chorus
C G D G C G D
I try my best, like all the rest, but I need, some comfort now
Chorus 1
G B7 C G
I pull on my favourite sweater, It’s been with me for so long
C
It’s full of holes and all too baggy
G D G C G D
It gives me comfort, keeps me warm
Take the planner from the wall, see what must be done
To turn the wheels and make things work whatever comes along
Tugging here and pulling there, my time is spread so thin
Pre Chorus
C G D G C G D
I try my best, like all the rest, but I need, some comfort now
Chorus 2
G B7 C G
I pull on my favourite sweater, It’s been with me for so long
C
It’s full of memories footloose freedom
G D G C G D
It gives me comfort, keeps me warm
Bridge
Em D C D
Just a little window on my world, I wouldn’t change it if I could
Em D
I’m at that point where life’s in flood
C D
If I could add an hour to each day I surely would
G
The weekend closes my work is done all are fast asleep
A little time for me to breathe a little time for me to keep
Keepsakes of the weekend gone locked firmly in my mind
Pre Chorus
C G D G C G D
I did my best, like all the rest, but I need, some comfort now
Chorus 3
G B7 C G
I pull on my favourite sweater, It’s been with me for so long
C
I’m thankful for my favourite sweater
G D G C G D C G
It gives me comfort, keeps me warm keeps me warm
I enjoyed listening to this. Really well performed and played.
Thanks for listening Kevin
I much appreciate your comments
Lovely song Cath, very relatable. Thanks for sharing the chords too – the B7 sounds beautiful in your song. As I’m still learning the guitar I haven’t used this chord before but I’ve now looked it up and hope to include it in some future melodies – thank you 🎶
This is a well structured song.
Enjoyed listening, lovely
Thanks Ann (Marshall) glad you enjoyed it. B7 is a great chord to learn and have in your chord toolbox. Thanks for listening 🎶
Thanks Ann (Radcliffe) Much appreciated. Glad you liked it
Great song Catherine.
I thought you performed it just fine.
I have a favourite sweater to. It’s falling to bits but who cares!
😁👍
Love that Cath. Great melody and live those flourishes pre chorus. Performance sounds great to me but I’m sure this song is one to take forward for the full recording treatment.
Hi Cath, really nice song, bit country there. we do all have that favourite sweater or comfort blanket and our ‘go to’ place – this was really good.
So pleased you enjoyed it Phil. It’s good to know so many people have a favourite sweater!
Thanks Alan. I really was unsure about the octaves, but stuck with my gut. Glad you think it’s got legs!
Glad you enjoyed it Dave. Go to places can be equally comforting!
There’s something quite special about such “item” songs, Catherine, and how an item in lyric can relate not only to the lyricist/performer but also to the readers/listeners by way of its comforting images and ear-candy sound. The storyteller in this piece may have needed and gotten comfort by wrapping in a favorite old sweater, but it’s this lyric/song that comforts all who read and hear it as it wraps them, however brief, with tender care and tranquility in an otherwise complex world. Nicely done!
Thanks very much for that Chris. I very much appreciate the listen and your considered comments
Beautiful song Cath. The melody and chord sequence perfectly match the lyrical content. You describe the stresses of life very evocatively, and yes, I have a favourite sweater too! ‘Rough and ready’ is often how I like to listen to music, by the way.
Thanks a million Paul. So pleased you enjoyed it, warts and all. Can’t beat and old sweater!
I like this. Nice comforting chord progressions. Very relatable song.
Cheers Ervin. So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for listening, much appreciated
Lovely song that Cath. And well performed – not at all rough and ready in my book!
Great song again Cath. I’m loving that G to B7 shift rising to the C. Nice one
Thanks for listening and your comments Glyn. Much appreciated
Thanks for listening and your comments Huw. Glad you enjoyed it. Much appreciated
That’s a lovely song and a great performance. Love the high notes at the end of the chorus, I wasn’t expecting them and it works really well.
I could never get a grip on writing a personal item song, eventhouth I find the concept to be one of the most interesting. Your lyrics always transport me to thoughts and moments in time that should be familiar to anyone with an observant mind. You have a beautiful view of the world and life around you. Sometimes a sweater is not just a sweater. Great song!
Thanks for listening and your lovely comments Andy. So glad you liked it.
Thanks for your lovely, considered words Steve. I always think my lyrics are rubbish!! It has surprised me just how many people have related to this little song.
Oh so relatable, Cath! “Everyone wants a piece of me” – ain’t that the truth. A strong, confident rhythm that carries us throughout. And that sweater!! I’ve got none too; an old one of my Dad’s that my Mum knitted. Love in every stitch. We all need one, just like every family needs someone like you. Xx
I like this Cath. Nice to have some comfort in a very mood lowering challenge. Gets my vote. Mal
Thanks for listening and the vote! Much appreciated
Really enjoyed that Cath.
Lovely Cath. Very comforting in delivery and lyrically.