Carnival Tempo:
Watch the song's evolution as Bennett and Palmer write it.
Development Log:
2015 Jan 24 - V0.1 Melody and chord progression for verse and chorus.
2015 Jan 30 - V0.5 Lyrics for verses, introduction extended, bridge, accompaniment and voice harmonies added... and potential title suggested.
2015 Feb 01 - V0.6 Full lyrics, instrumental interludes added, potential title changed.
2015 Feb 02 - V0.8 Agreed title, revised accompaniment, lyrics and chord progression/notes.
2015 Feb 04 - V1.3 Completed draft arrangement (under peer review).
2015 Feb 13 - V2.0 Lyrics agreed by Bennett and Palmer. Song renamed Carnival Tempo.
2015 Feb 14 - V2.1 Minor alteration of lyrics following feedback. Audio unaffected.
2015 Oct 05 - V3.5 Substantial revision following critical feedback.
2015 Oct 10 - V4.1 Complete draft - Ready for professional review.
Development Log:
2015 Jan 24 - V0.1 Melody and chord progression for verse and chorus.
2015 Jan 30 - V0.5 Lyrics for verses, introduction extended, bridge, accompaniment and voice harmonies added... and potential title suggested.
2015 Feb 01 - V0.6 Full lyrics, instrumental interludes added, potential title changed.
2015 Feb 02 - V0.8 Agreed title, revised accompaniment, lyrics and chord progression/notes.
2015 Feb 04 - V1.3 Completed draft arrangement (under peer review).
2015 Feb 13 - V2.0 Lyrics agreed by Bennett and Palmer. Song renamed Carnival Tempo.
2015 Feb 14 - V2.1 Minor alteration of lyrics following feedback. Audio unaffected.
2015 Oct 05 - V3.5 Substantial revision following critical feedback.
2015 Oct 10 - V4.1 Complete draft - Ready for professional review.
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Lyrics:
Verse One
Climb up! All aboard, you have no choice on the merry-go-round of life.
Will the horse you fancy run fast or slow? Will the carnival drown out your voice?
Chorus
Joy in each day bravely flying round and round.
Do you spin fast,
leaving time past,
amid steam whistle billowing sound.
Verse Two
Will time seem to you a journey long? Can they hear your cry whirling by?
Will the noise and colours blend into one, with no meaning, no purpose no song?
Chorus
Joy in each day bravely flying round and round.
Do you spin fast,
leaving time past,
amid steam whistle billowing sound.
Bridge
The passing parade it will judge you well, as you journey along up and down.
For this is the ride of your life my friend. Can you keep a tight hold? Time will tell.
Verse Three
The tempo will change, do you belong? Will your knight charge galloping by?
You're as one with music and brilliant light, in a bold life, inspiring and strong.
Chorus
Joy in each day bravely flying round and round.
Do you spin fast,
leaving time past,
amid steam whistle billowing sound.
Verse Four
Climb up! All aboard, you have no choice on the merry-go-round of life.
Despite where you sit you will have grand views, look around at the world and rejoice!
Chorus
Joy in each day bravely flying round and round.
Do you spin fast,
leaving time past,
amid steam whistle billowing sound.
Look around at the world and rejoice.
Climb up! All aboard, you have no choice on the merry-go-round of life.
Will the horse you fancy run fast or slow? Will the carnival drown out your voice?
Chorus
Joy in each day bravely flying round and round.
Do you spin fast,
leaving time past,
amid steam whistle billowing sound.
Verse Two
Will time seem to you a journey long? Can they hear your cry whirling by?
Will the noise and colours blend into one, with no meaning, no purpose no song?
Chorus
Joy in each day bravely flying round and round.
Do you spin fast,
leaving time past,
amid steam whistle billowing sound.
Bridge
The passing parade it will judge you well, as you journey along up and down.
For this is the ride of your life my friend. Can you keep a tight hold? Time will tell.
Verse Three
The tempo will change, do you belong? Will your knight charge galloping by?
You're as one with music and brilliant light, in a bold life, inspiring and strong.
Chorus
Joy in each day bravely flying round and round.
Do you spin fast,
leaving time past,
amid steam whistle billowing sound.
Verse Four
Climb up! All aboard, you have no choice on the merry-go-round of life.
Despite where you sit you will have grand views, look around at the world and rejoice!
Chorus
Joy in each day bravely flying round and round.
Do you spin fast,
leaving time past,
amid steam whistle billowing sound.
Look around at the world and rejoice.