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Can't Change What Is
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Anyone who has gone through a hard breakup may relate to this song. And the song title is so true about life we cannot change what is. New version with Tammy Swindell on piano and harmony vocals for 2014. Thanks Tammy.
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I am a fan of the Beatles, Fogelberg, Raspberries, Badfinger, Moody Blues, solo Beatles, Eagles. Any music that has solid vocals, good harmonies and a hook! I also am developing a fascination with old jazz standards. I am self taught on everything I play which explains my limitations. LOL! Up until a few years ago I was all accoustic all the time and did very little recording on an old 4 trak. I had written a lot of songs over the years on my accoustic most of those are not here as I started using the computer to record and wanting a more electric sound so out came an electric guitar, then I wanted a beat so the cheap drum machine came next, then I needed a bottom so the cheap bass was bought, then my drums sucked so I needed loops. Then I wanted some strings/sax so my keyboard was bought. Well you know the drill the more you get the more you want and songs that took 3 hours now take 3 days. And so my one man 6th grade band was born. I have put samples of the music I have written here on this website. I use drum loops and all other instruments are live Course you probably can tell that, LOL). Anyway as Harry Chapin's Mr. Tanner would say music is my life not my livelihood. I have met some great artists on SC and continue to hear great artists on SC. Click on the stations link to find Soundclick Radio stations where my music is playing. My music playing on these stations has been a pleasant surprise as these stations are filled with great musicians. I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with some very good musicians here on SC. My brother Jim, Svenni Bjorgvins, Juri Rosenfeld, Johnny Proctor, His Masters Choice, DeAnn Sanders, Dawn Sinclair and most recently Dawn Diamond. I am very grateful to all these artists for helping me to have more fun than should be allowed for free. Writing/recording/producing music I find to be very rewarding. I am learning so much everyday about every facet. The exposure to so many great musicians has really helped me evolve as well. Well if you are still awake thanks for coming by. Other SoundClick Artists I recommend: Click on their links to hear some great music! Jim DeLecce my very talented brother Great Musician and great help to me in too many ways to count. Jim DeLecce For excellent Mastering services please visit Dave at FatnSassy Mastering: FatnSassy Mastering SVENNI BJORGVINS: Very Talented/Great guitar/bass/drums player. Excellent song writing skills/good friend and my first sound Click collaboration on Through the Years. Now a new collaboration on Something to Believe. Listen to Svenni play. Svenni Bjorgvins Juri Rosenfeld AKA: Grand Jury A fellow Beatlemaniac who does a very nice job of producing very nice beatlesque pop melodies Juri Rosenfeld DeAnn Sanders - Great vocalist and nice person listen to her by clicking here. Then ask yourself why isn't this on CMT? DeAnn Sanders Lynn Carey Saylor - Great Musician, great songs and since I am an old die hard Queen Fan, believe it or not Brian May is playing Lead guitar on this young lady's song called If We Believe for all you fellow Queen fans you gotta Check it out. Lynn Carey Saylor Well for Country Fans you gotta hear the Tailgators: Great musicians and funny guys: Tailgators My Statistics: INVALID -- Start of StatCounter Code -- INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" var sc_project=497271; var sc_partition=3; INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/counter INVALID " INVALID -- End of StatCounter Code --
Song Info
Genre
Alternative Brit Pop
Charts
Peak #24
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Tony DeLecce
Rights
OMB records 2013
Uploaded
March 28, 2015
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.0 MB 144 kbps 3:51
Story behind the song
Anyone who has been through a hard breakup should relate to this. A new version for 2014 with Tammy Swindell on Piano and Harmony vocals.
Lyrics
Can’t Change What Is Words/Music Tony DeLecce 4/2013 Verse You’ve got to leave your life behind and pick up all the pieces of your broken heart You tried so hard to make things right You gave it all you had and you fought the good fight Chorus But you can’t change what is and you can’t hide from the truth You can only change the part inside of you Verse2 You take a walk and think awhile About the places you have been And where will you go now Sometimes its hard to understand Sometimes you feel alone and you need a helping hand Chorus When you can’t change what is and you can’t hide from the truth You can only change the part inside of you BRIDGE Sometimes you think that you’re losing your mind Sometimes you cant hide the tears There is a light that is sent from above That will fill your heart with love Lead Guitar And now it’s time to live your life You’ve got to take a chance Everything will be alright You tried so hard To understand There is nothing Left to say And there’s noone left to blame Chorus When you can’t change what is and you can’t hide from the truth You can only change the part inside of you Repeat chorus.
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evan paul
Jan 29, 2023
It is what it is, another really fine song from you, vocally, harmonically, and instrumentally, with that Beatle vibe, which always been a fave by one of my most fave bands, love it!
gabe stenziano
Feb 02, 2015
how did I miss this? your signature style, so melodic, harmonies well placed for best effect. well written, performed, and recorded. we both record as musicians from an era gone by, but there is still so much validity there, and you have captured the essence so well.
Sergey Rostov
Jan 14, 2015
Hello my dear friend ! I'm still alive too :) As always I can hear a great melody from you. Really excellent songwriting !
Roger John
Sep 15, 2014
Aone Tony!
Ascenzion - Al Massey
May 16, 2014
Incredible work here I always enjoy fantastic compositions. So good...mix and production is top shelf...
Major Snagg
May 02, 2014
Well Tony, this is a lovely song with an obvious nod to 'The Boys'. Fabulous production and arrangement.
Vonee Rose Music
Feb 22, 2014
HI Tony I was thinking about you when they had the tribute show for "The Beatles" I didn't miss a moment of it..I am a Beatles fan too ..As you may already know..I really loved your new song "Can't change What is" Great Lyrics and vocals..Tammy's harmony in the background complimented your vocals..You just get better and better :)
Tammy Swindell
Feb 07, 2014
Hey Tony! :) Things came out well on this mix-thank you for having me on this project, I enjoyed working on it with you. :) I like the song-it speaks deeply to people who have made mistakes, but it also speaks to people who have gone through a hard breakup. :)
Wade Farlowe
Feb 05, 2014
Hello Tony, From the opening, I hear a strong Harrison influence in the melody, the pacing, but lyrically early Lennon/McCartney and after Beatle Harrison.....very interesting!!!!!! Love the melody and the lyrics....extremely enjoyable to my ears!!!!! Great work Tony, from both you and Tammy in all regards....the vocals, your musicianship, arrangement and overall production......in my ears it's a WINNER!!!!! With respect my friend, Wade
Rodrica Rudge
Jan 26, 2014
Stunningly good songwriting and performance. If the Beatles were still writing and producing I'm sure the song would sound very much like this one. Sounds like a hit to me...and if the record labels don't hear this, then they're missing something pretty special.