FAWM: "Second Mouse"

Second Mouse

3 weeks ago by @edwinb

Second Mouse

edwinb

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Liner Notes

"The early bird catches the worm," some say. "Oh yeah?" others say, "Well the second mouse gets the cheese."

I think I'm more of a second mouse than an early bird. As I explain here in this bit of #folk with an 8 string baritone #ukulele and a tenor ukulele overdub or two. #fuc

This was meant to be a metaphor for something, and I think it's still there but it sort of drifted a bit. Make of it what you will. It's just a song, that's all.

Lyrics

[C][F]
[G][C]

The [C]slow and steady [F]tortoise
[C]Always beats the [G]hare
[C]If you snooze you [F]lose, they say
You [C]know I think that's [G]fair

But [C]even so I'll [F]take another
[C]Half an hour in [G]bed
[F]I'll be glad to [Em]follow
And [C]you can forge a[G]head

It's the [F]early bird that [G]gets the tasty [C]worm
But I [F]know that it's o[G]kay to wait my [C]turn
I'll [F]keep a healthy [G]distance from the [Em]ones who try to [Am]lead
Just [Dm*]like the second [G*]mouse that got the [C]cheese

[C][F]
[G][C]

I [C]see you are so [F]eager
To [C]burst out of the [G]gate
You [C]latch on to the [F]promise when
You [C]get that sniff of [G]bait

[C]What could go [F]wrong you say?
No [C]hesitance, no [G]doubt!
And [F]I'll be right be[Em]hind you
To [C]see how things pan [G]out

It's the [F]early bird that [G]gets the tasty [C]worm
But I [F]know that it's o[G]kay to wait my [C]turn
And I'll [F]think about the [G]promises I [Em]do and don't be[Am]lieve
Just [Dm*]like the second [G*]mouse that got the [C]cheese

[F][G][C]
[F][G][C]
[F][G][Em][Am]
[Dm][G][C]

It's the [F]early bird that [G]gets the tasty [C]worm
But I [F]know that it's o[G]kay to wait my [C]turn
[F]I don't want to [G]sleepwalk into [C]things I didn't [Am]see
Dont [F]want to let my [G]guard down and be [C]easily de[Am]ceived
So [F]let 'em clear the [G]danger so we're [Em]free to have our [Am]peace
Just [Dm*]like the second [G*]mouse that got the [C]cheese

Just [Dm*]like the second [G*]mouse that got the [C]cheese

Comments

@janeg 2w

I’m with you. Who wouldn’t prefer cheese to a worm? And to wait for a tested version instead of the beta?

@philkmills 3w

I've noticed that nobody talks about the early worm.

Good rhythm, good words and a nicely clear recording.

@tawny249 3w

This is really fun. I love the strumming rhythm, and I do like the additional instrument. It adds some extra flavor. I'd honestly never heard the expression about the mouse and cheese, but it makes a lot of sense. And bolsters justification for my not being a go-getter! Much appreciated. 😁

@edwinb 3w

@gmcgath yes, that's one of the overdubbed tenor ukes. Not sure I like the effect now I listen back, but I suppose I'll be coming back to it if I decide to keep the song anyway.

@coolparadisoMod 3w

I think I am a combo possibly the first mouse but wave the second mouse through! Nice little solo enjoyed that! I love them! Very enjoyable song

@paul_pedersen 3w

Just like the second mouse, the second ukulele adds an extra dimension to the song. Good melody with a good bounce to the delivery.

@rowankingsbury 3w

I love this! I love the lyrical whimsy, such a fun little bop.

@notznew 3w

Oh I really like this. It moves along so nicely at a fun tempo. I can hear a harmony in my head for the early bird refrain lines. Keep on writing!

@gmcgath 3w

That assumes, of course, that the obvious trap is the only one...

Interesting effect in the instrumental bridge. Is that the overdub you were talking about?