Dis-Enchanted

5 weeks ago by @ductapeguyMod · @carleybaer

Liner Notes

We were flying home from an Alberta vacation Monday night and the plane had wifi. I messaged @carleybaer to see if she wanted to write a transcontinental song while I was in the plane. She did. (We have done this before when she was flying somewhere).
We used this week's #badsongclub prompt, Enchanted, and riffed on some themes and lyrics.
I put together a songlike structure and chords, and suggested we each record a demo to see how each of us would interpret it.
The ball is in your court Carley.
#acousticonetake #guywithguitar

Lyrics

Dis-Enchanted
© Aug 13, 2024 S. McGaughey, C. Baer

V1;
D Bm
Sometimes I wonder if I’m under a witch’s curse/
G A
Since all my fairy tales work out in reverse
D Bm
I’ve waited fruitless lonely nights for an invite to the ball
G A7.
And every prince I've ever kissed, was a frog after all.

Chorus:
G D
Somewhere, Somehow, I became dis-enchanted.
E7 A7
Every brew I drink is sour. I can't understand it.

V2
D Bm
How long I’ve gathered breadcrumbs in the forest, who knows?
G A7
While the emperor stalks after me, tryna steal my clothes.
D Bm
All the gingerbread houses are too hot or too cold,
G A7
And the halls and walls are completely covered with mould.

Chorus

Bridge
Bm F#m
Always uncrossing my fingers, stumbling on cracks
Bm F#m
Nobody dares ask me about my Mama's back.

Chorus

Outro
D Bm
All these stories may sound slanted, it’s true,
G A7 D
but I’m still enchanted by you

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