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covid lockdown
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Based on a song called " Dirty old Town" by Ewan MacColl. Thought the lyrics we wrote went well with the music and the times we are in
folk country covid lockdown
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The FLUKES comprising of Martyn, Dave and Mike on ukes Richard on bass and Roger on percussion
A ukulele group complete with bass and percussion. We grew from just a duo of Martyn & Peter recording during lockdowns to now with 2 more ukulele players and Bass and Percussion. We play at various charity organisations/events and private parties. Peter is absent at the moment recovering from a stroke
Song Info
Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
#260 in subgenre Peak #1
Charts
Peak #1
Author
Lyrics by Martyn Young music written by Ewan MacC
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Martyn Young & Ewan MacColl
Uploaded
November 29, 2020
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MP3 6.9 MB • 320 kbps • 3:00
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WAV 15.2 MB
Story behind the song
Just how Lockdown was affecting me and need to be expressed
Lyrics
Lyrics and Uke chords Intro C F G7 C I lost my mind, to this Covid time F C Dreamed a dream, that we'd all be free Am C Missed our touch, with the ones we love G Am G7 Covid lockdown, Covid lockdown C I heard the news, from the BBC F C Saw the numbers rise, day by day Am C Heard the sound, of the lockdown blues G Am G7 Covid lockdown, Covid lockdown C Our lives are drifting, week to week F C Covid wardens, are on the watch Am C We try to keep, this Covid at bay G Am G7 Covid lockdown, Covid lockdown C We hope this time, will pass by soon F C While we wait, for the vaccine cure Am C So our lives, can soon resume G Am G7 Covid lockdown, Covid lockdown C I lost my mind, to this Covid time F C Dreamed a dream, that we'd all be free Am C Missed our touch, with the ones we love G Am C Covid lockdown, Covid lockdown G Am Covid lockdown, Covid lockdown
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rodrica
Jan 04, 2021
I think this song sums up how we all feel right now. Great job on the lyrics and vocals!
davidabriggs
Nov 27, 2020
Oops, meant to type ...Well done guys...:)
davidabriggs
Nov 27, 2020
The two Ukes sound good together. You've recorded them with a pleasant mellow tone. Your two voices are blended together very nicely. A great song with a lyric that just hits the right points without being maudlin or preachy...quite an achievement...wll gone guys.