River - Original Song

[xelamercedes]

Guess this old computer is off the grid. No lyrics anywhere on this page. Still a wonderful song. I'm music director for an event this summer and had thought to teach the ensemble this song. Keep up the good work!

[joeburton77]

@xelamercedes if you click on 'show more' you should see the lyrics ... but i will personal message you with them too :)

[xelamercedes]

I can't make out all of the lyrics but would like to. Is there somewhere online I can find the lyrics?

[joeburton77]

@xelamercedes the lyrics are in the video description above :)

[happyaccident21]

i really like that you exist. my boyfriend showed me your music a few years ago, when we first got together, and it's been a constant source of inspiration and comfort. listening always reminds me of happiness and innocence and youth. you're beautiful, i'm glad you continue to put music into the world. thanks for living.

[joeburton77]

@happyaccident21 thank you so much, i hope that happiness and innocence and youth are forever with you, even as you grow old. best comment ever!!! :)

[tomlcoy]

so.... is there any way i can actually buy an actual cd?

[ARTBYANDYC]

Oh my...........Joe you are doing something trully special, have to admit you've just opened something inside me with the gentleness and simplicity of this song and it made me cry hugely, *blush* not really sure why I'm telling you this

*embarrased chuckle* just that what you're doing is seriously touching, human and fantastic, please don't stop

[joeburton77]

thanks so much for your lovely comment, the kind of comment that makes music worthwhile to me!!! :)

all the best

joe

[MissChrstine]

NIce..original and beautiful lyrics :-)

[joeburton77]

thanks, and for subscribing :)

[beaudarc601]

riveting performance

[joeburton77]

thanks, and for the sub! :)

[SilentPenguin51]

i was about to compare him to damien rice as well

its really raw and POW in your face lol

like; yea thats right, i just sang a song with a banjo

and what!

i like it dude!

[danclintongarnett]

I really enjoy your sound! very emotional! like a folk mixed with a kind of damien rice. ha. thanks for the music man! 5*

[WilliamJBerryIII]

Love the sound!

[ruairihair]

wow there arent many songs i like that feture banjos but joes opened my mind again. Is there an instroment you cant play?

[bigwaitsfan]

again joe, nice n simple with lovely lyrics, i can so hear some bongos and a cello behind that one!!

[asocial33]

beautiful

[mktmic7]

excellent writting and singing********

[folkmusicgirl]

I like your song...good lyrics, good vocals. Have you ever listened to the late folk singer called, Jackson C. Frank?

I could hear you do a cover of his great song,"Blues Run the Game"

[joeburton77]

thanks very much, i love blues run the game but I haven't tried to learn it yet.. I love nick drake's version and there are some great versions here on youtube.. the version by zzzzzzzzap particularly! maybe I'll give it a go!!

thanks again

joe

[audreythesloth]

Fantastic man. I really really like it.

I'm a big fan of your Nick Drake covers and can see how he's influenced your lyrics.

Well done :)

[joeburton77]

thanks very much, and for the sub too!! :)

[DefinitelyMaybe80]

Well done on the beard, nicely maintained.

[joeburton77]

haha, thanks, I do my best :)

[jxkenny]

that was very good, like honestly you should record and show this to some record companies

[joeburton77]

thanks! I am recording a cd at the moment which I'll probably send around.. glad you liked it anyway!!

all the best

joe

[Maysey1]

Very nice Joe! I'm glad Rob shared your video of the day. I look forward to going through more of your originals. Mark

[billebrock]

you are really quite good...nice and simple and mood-evoking...thank you...I will subscribe soon (read my page)

As I'm typing, you remind me of fairport convention...and that minor sound

I will learn this song and play it for my friends!

[joeburton77]

thanks, I'm glad you liked it! best wishes

joe

[oldgibsonlover]

very nice, i got lost in that river.....

[joeburton77]

thanks! and for subscribing too!

all the best

joe

[uke5417]

Great stuff. Say hello to a new subscriber.

[joeburton77]

thanks! hello!! :)

[schaebig]

maybe a little overpitched.. idk if you can say that.. i'm not english. would another mic do a better job maybe?

sad, renews me! 5*

[dw94702]

Beautiful. 5*'s

[KangarooLad]

This is inspiring! I want to learn how to play the banjo now! 5/5

[joeburton77]

thanks, you should get yourself a banjo.. cool instruments and fairly east to pick up a few chords!

[CrazyTrain57]

thats really cool, its really relaxing.

[futoncat]

the picking reminds me of the cold, flowing, and icy river.

very nice!!

[joeburton77]

thanks for your comments! glad you like my music

cheers

joe

[SaileAway]

one day i'm going to be bragging to my friends, "I was a Joe Burton fan before he got really famous!"

best of luck :]

[joeburton77]

haha.. thanks! maybe it will happen one day

best wishes

:)

[Viktxr]

Really amazing both in guitar and lyrics, one of your best I think :) Any chance of getting the tab?

Cheers

[joeburton77]

thanks, glad you liked it

chords are

F 3210

C 2012

D 0230

I briefly hit open strings before each chord too. capo on 7

best wishes

joe

[FenderMan88888888]

if i wanted to play this song on guitar would i just use standard F C and D chords or any different ones?

[joeburton77]

yeh, just F,C D will do it

[FenderMan88888888]

capo?

[joeburton77]

yeh, on 7 I think

[FenderMan88888888]

thanks joe

you dont mind if i maybe post a cover of this if i feel i can do it justice

of course id point out thats its 100% your song = D

just thought id get your blessing on it

[joeburton77]

please do, I'd love to hear it!! :)

[rainier15]

lyrics are kinda like those of damien rice imo, and that's a compliment :)

[joeburton77]

thanks! I am a big fan of Damien

[whatandividual]

i like your voice. and music. and banjo.

[joeburton77]

thanks!

[jeremyserwer]

I really enjoy the melody and movement in this song, I will check out more.

[joeburton77]

thanks!

[inherentmediocrity]

This is absolutely beautiful. I've been watching your videos as often as possible and I figured I'd finally leave a message. I think this is one of my new favourite songs right now. Great work!

[joeburton77]

thanks very much, glad you like it. I am just listening now to your widows in paradise cover.. really good.. seems we like the same music!! all the best

joe

[clarice5000]

very good! Have u got a record deal yet? I wish I was working as A&R!!! lol! How do you broadcast yourself? I want to beable to do it myself but I don't really know how to! Any advice would be great! Keep it up, xx

[joeburton77]

thanks, no record deal yet!! lol

I just use a webcam to record my videos then upload them.. best wishes

joe

[clarice5000]

thanx very much joe! I will try it out and see how i get on! I play guitar too but i guess i will let the u tubers be the judge of how good i am!! Look out for me xx

[joeburton77]

I will, let me know when you upload some songs!

[BanjoBoog]

Good one Joe! Good original tunes.

Cheers,

BB

[yeahyeahgrant]

Joe, you're beautifully talented.

Is there anyway I could buy or download your songs?

[joeburton77]

thanks.. you can download youtube tracks as audio or video files using vixy . net

I am hoping to record a cd later this year!

[Pally0608]

I love it! You've got real talent!

[joeburton77]

thanks, and for subscribing too!

[madcowgirl4h]

This song has much potential, and I feel like a lot could be done with the instrumental part to bring out the beauty in the words. Great voice and beautiful song, consider me a new fan!

[joeburton77]

thanks very much and I agree, it would benefit from some more accompaniment

best wishes

joe

[siahdaneh]

Beautiful song, beautiful playing! Well, you've presold 2 cds in Canada so far...

[joeburton77]

thanks very much Danielle!

[letambourinnoir]

make that three!

[dimondj2]

I so enjoy original work, Thanks for sharing...

[joeburton77]

my pleasure, thanks

[dimondj2]

Your welcome, I am learning guitar so hope I can write my own.

[miclok]

Great job, I'm loving all your original stuff

[joeburton77]

thanks!

[Drackulea]

man, as i always say awesome job!! i luvd this song congratulations u know im a fan of you =) keep it up !!



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[joeburton77]

thanks very much!

[shortbus90]

this is awesome! keep it up man.

[joeburton77]

thanks very much!

[shawnruby]

Great!

[joeburton77]

thanks very much!

[joeburton77]

thanks very much, pleases you like them!

[leeortz1]

Joe, that was cool move to take the banjo out. I can hear a lot in your music. I look forward to your continue development as an artist. I think you have so much to work with. Great writing, good melody, and an honest voice. I'll message soon. Cheer! Leo

[joeburton77]

thanks very much!  all the best

joe

[amccann7]

You have such poetic lyrics! I'd love to hear that song start with Banjo, then have the full band sound kick in at some point...(just an idea for the rec'd-ing). I like it a lot. *Amy

[joeburton77]

thanks amy, yes I think this one particularly needs some accompaniment - some vocal harmonies, guitar, strings etc would work I think. best wishes

joe

[pfinny]

Great song Joe, I loved it! Let us subscribers know if you put your songs on an album someday, I'd for sure buy one if you'd be willing to ship it to Canada!

[joeburton77]

will do, I am hopefully going to record a cd later this year, when I've got a few more originals together

cheers

joe

[macerror]

always a pleasure!!!

[joeburton77]

thanks very much! :)