Get all 19 Joanne O'Dowd releases available on Bandcamp and save 25%.
Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Cover Your Tracks 3, Onwards, Cover Your Tracks 2, Tomorrow, The Journey, Inner Void, Symbiont, Cover Your Tracks, and 11 more.
1. |
||||
Rock me Therapeutic
Verse 1 C Bm Am G
You are now the sun, moon & the stars
written on the sky, on every blade of grass
on every living tree & what we cease to believe.
my guardians, my mission transition
Make it so for now, believe me
Chorus C Bm Am G
So what you waiting for, are you restless like before
pretty baby, gazing softly wanting more
with a paintbrush in my hand
I think about you all the time, in the corners of my mind
Candy wrap so crystallised
You know you’ve got me hypnotized.
Verse 2 C Bm Am G
Sing me when I need it, you rock me therapeutic
wholesome souls, when we feel at home
Your Spirits here with me, & forever more will be
reaching for the skylite, making it so finite.
Middle eight C Em7
For it’s your intuition, you are kissing
In the far off distance you’ll be missing
You're here & everywhere the clouds got in the way
Your moving waters gently to the shore
Eternal sunrise, when I cry
You're the footsteps in the sand...
Chorus
So what you waiting for, I am restless like before
pretty baby, gazing softly wanting more
I think about you all the time, in the corners of my mind
candy wrap so crystallised
You know you’ve got me hypnotized.
Ohh whoo, mmm
Outro
C Em
Ahh ahh!
Written & composed By Joanne O'Dowd.
|
||||
2. |
||||
Anticipation (Keyboard) In the key of C - 110 BPM
Intro: C G Am F LH CGAF RH GCDC
Verse 1
C G Am F
I’m writing it down with my head in the clouds
I’ve been waiting for this moment, all my life
My heart is beating faster, Counting down the hours & days
There's no turning back now, as I plan for the journey ahead
Chorus
C G Am F
Anticipation, Don't leave me waiting again
C G AM F
I'm dressed for the occasion, in this creation (whoa Oh!)
C G Am F
I've got my heart on my sleeve, And I'm ready for the ride.
With every step I take, I feel excitement building inside
F G
My voice it will carry me onto the sea (Vocal Harmonies)
The Dynamic riffs filter out everything
Were moving in phases so effortlessly
Sustain in the parts that you unfix in me
F G
I know there will challenges
& obstacles along the way
I won’t let them bring me down
I’ll keep pushing forward every day.
Repeat Chorus
Middle Eight C G Am F X2
LH CG GD AE FC (Block Chords) RH FEDC
FG FG FG FG, X2
Backing Vocals Ahh, Ahh Ahh!
Outro
F G
I won’t let fear hold me back (Vocal Harmonies)
Or doubts cloud my mind
I’ll keep my eyes on the prize
& leave all my worries behind. (High Vox)
We put on a show & we go with the flow
Canopy of light, Bird of paradise
So come on join me now C G
Lets make our dreams come alive AM F
With anticipation as our guide C G
We’ll soar to new heights & thrive AM F
Reprise: C G Am F LH CGAF RH GCDC
Written & composed by Joanne O’Dowd 2023
|
||||
3. |
||||
Lyrics by Joanne O'Dowd & Ghost Drones
Straighten Out 115BPM in key of Fm
Chords Fm (F,G#,C,) G# (G#,C,D#) D# (D#,G,A#) C# (C#, F, G#)
Keyboard 1 semitones transposed up / Guitar Capo 1 (Em C G D)
Intro (chorus melody) Em C G D X2
Chorus Em C G D
Beam into the future, an echo of the past
For all your hopes & glories are surely gonna last, Some -
How, cause the beat goes on, on & on
Reach into infinity, tomorrows gonna last
The path ahead will straighten out
you know it’s for the best
So just reach out to find some more oh
Verse 1 Em G D C
Words are always slipping from your mouth
Words always burning holes in me
All I could think to ask, is hold me closer to thee
I don't need a spirit guide, no I don’t need no guiding hand
It's all that I can do to try, is find something to make you understand (Sus C 8)
Verse 2 Em G D C
You and I may find, some other crimes that pay, or stumble on something, that makes time pass away
Back to wrestling with doubt, and falling to the floor, not knowing how things will turn out, for the best
Sometimes I'm up and running, sometimes down a hole I sink
You can take me to the water's edge, but you can't always make me drink (Sus C 8)
Chorus 2 [REPEAT] Em C G D
Instrumental Em G D C X2
Middle Eight (Outro) Em G D C
So many roles to play, I've given all away, resisting all again.
You and I may find, some other crimes that pay, or stumble on something, that makes time pass away
Back to wrestling with doubt, and falling to the floor, not knowing how things will turn out,
So just reach out to find some more oh
Cause the beat goes on, on & on
Ahh Ahh Ahh, Ahh Ahh Ahh!
Sometimes I'm up and running, sometimes down a hole I sink
You can take me to the water's edge, but you can't always make me drink.
Em G D C x2 (sus C 8) Em
Ghost Drones- Straighten Out - Tomorrow Album 2021
Lyrics co-written by Joanne O’Dowd & Tom Grimmitt
Vocals Performed By Joanne O’Dowd
|
||||
4. |
Trend (Acoustic)
05:00
|
|||
Chords in (key of Cm) Cm Gm A# G#
On Guitar 3rd Capo Am Em G F X2
Verse 1
Cm Gm A#
As the pages turn, written black & white
G#
You read between the lines
Cm Gm A#
Colours seem to fade, welcome to my surprise
G#
In the one who’s might (High)
Cm Gm
Do you need repair
A# G#
I bet she don’t compare, She’s so out of sight
Cm Gm
Saying what’s the point
A# G#
When you know you’ve broken all of the rules
Chorus
Cm G# A# Gm Cm G#
I see colours are in disguise, leaning forward push it
A# Gm Cm G# A# Gm
To one side & pull me under again, again Yeah yeah, whoa oh!
Cm G# A# Gm
It’s Systematic, you got to have it.
Cm G# A# Gm
So take & shake it,
Cm G# A# Gm
You just take & shake my knees honey
Verse 2
Cm Gm
Trend A wishlist valentines
A# G#
Fill me in your heart sometimes
Cm Gm A#
With this Trend or Fad, it will make you mine
G#
Until the end of time
Cm Gm A# G#
I’m so satisfied, Where do you cross the line you're so outta sight
Cm Gm A# G# Cm Gm A# G#
You blow mind is that not enough to realise, Your outta site.
Chorus
Cm G# A# Gm Cm G#
I see colours are in disguise, leaning forward push it
A# Gm Cm G# A# Gm
To one side & pull me under again, again Yeah yeah, whoa oh!
Cm G# A# Gm
It’s Systematic, you got to have it.
Cm G# A# Gm
So take & shake it!
Cm G# A# Gm
You just take & shake my knees honey…
Instrumental Middle Eight!
Cm G# A# Gm (12 bars)
Mmm De de Dah!
Your still in time to work it out
In slow motion sight & sound!
Cm G# A# Gm Cm G# A# Gm
You're on my mind, ah! You’re outta site, is it not enough to realise
Cm G# A# Gm
You Blow my mind.
Outro
Cm G# A# Gm
So take & shake it
Cm G# A# Gm
You just take & shake my knees honey…
Song Lyrics Written & composed By Joanne O’Dowd
Raison D’etre album 2006 YouTube Rehearsal 2008, Revised 2016
Live 2017 Nottm
|
||||
5. |
||||
Anticipation (Keyboard) In the key of C - 110 BPM
Intro: C G Am F LH CGAF RH GCDC
Verse 1
C G Am F
I’m writing it down with my head in the clouds
I’ve been waiting for this moment, all my life
My heart is beating faster, Counting down the hours & days
There's no turning back now, as I plan for the journey ahead
Chorus
C G Am F
Anticipation, Don't leave me waiting again
C G AM F
I'm dressed for the occasion, in this creation (whoa Oh!)
C G Am F
I've got my heart on my sleeve, And I'm ready for the ride.
With every step I take, I feel excitement building inside
F G
My voice it will carry me onto the sea (Vocal Harmonies)
The Dynamic riffs filter out everything
Were moving in phases so effortlessly
Sustain in the parts that you unfix in me
F G
I know there will challenges
& obstacles along the way
I won’t let them bring me down
I’ll keep pushing forward every day.
Repeat Chorus
Middle Eight C G Am F X2
LH CG GD AE FC (Block Chords) RH FEDC
FG FG FG FG, X2
Backing Vocals Ahh, Ahh Ahh!
Outro
F G
I won’t let fear hold me back (Vocal Harmonies)
Or doubts cloud my mind
I’ll keep my eyes on the prize
& leave all my worries behind. (High Vox)
We put on a show & we go with the flow
Canopy of light, Bird of paradise
So come on join me now C G
Lets make our dreams come alive AM F
With anticipation as our guide C G
We’ll soar to new heights & thrive AM F
Reprise: C G Am F LH CGAF RH GCDC
Written & composed by Joanne O’Dowd 2023
|
||||
6. |
||||
No Man’s land
Chords - (Key of Am)
Verse 1 Am G F Em
Sun shines through my window,
I'm driving in my car.
I drop you off, you pick me up,
And baby we'll go far.
Turning left and right,
Doesn't matter because it's always night.
No man's land. Harmnx (In No man’s land)
Loneliness is fine,
Even though I've got you on my mind,
Maybe I'll take a ride
I'll keep you warm inside.
I Pick you up, you let me down,
Know that I am driving nowhere,
Round and round. Vox Harmnx (No man’s land)
Chorus: C Em Am G
The work goes on and the course endures
The hope still lives and the dreams are yours
Who looks outside dreams…
Who looks inside awakens me.
Vox Harmnx
Middle Eight Am G F Em x2
I’m turning left & i’m turning right
Blindly obeying the traffic lights
A vision near or far
She’s Venus in the sky
Guiding us home tonight
Come take my hand
No man's land. (Vox Harmnx)
Rpt Chorus:
The work goes on and the course endures
The hope still lives and the dreams are yours
Who looks outside dreams…
Who looks inside awakens me.
Collaboration Lyrics Joanne O’Dowd Victor Taylor
|
||||
7. |
||||
Verse 1
The birds keep singing
Are we winning
Easing melody is on our mind
Taking us through, to much to do
Why we must try & try
But can I get a witness when she’s begging for forgiveness
Walk in numbers, I stand in line.
Chorus
Extracted Passions Permitted fashions
The movie runs the soundtrack
Voices over re-set, appealing to the subject
I’m hitting on the what next
It's appealing to the subject
Continuous & flexible
Do you receive me?
Verse 2
The birds keep singing are we winning
Easing melody is on our mind
Taking us through too much to do
These are changing times
But can I get a witness
I’ve been getting all the symptoms
Of formulaic context
Do this do that x2
Melodic Interlude
C Bm
Middle eight
Am Em X8
Outro
C
I’m hitting on the what next
Bm
When I'm studying the concept
Am
It’s a fundamental respect
Em Am
That I believe in...
Keep Singing - Scale E minor (Chords Am & Em)
Alternate picking on Electro-Acoustic guitar
Written & composed By Joanne O’Dowd
live on YouTube 2009
‘Interwoven’ album 2011
Remixed 2013, 2020 & 2021
|
||||
8. |
||||
Bada baba baba baba
Bada baba baba baba
Channel the energy in the mode
A remedy, take me where I want to go
Upgrade to make your logic flow
In the mix, your studio, through the windows of your soul
Hardwired quotes your audio
Standing on a plateau
Writers block right from the start
Hopes & fears, hold back the tears
Your spoken word, awoke in me
Cause I’m willing and able
All my cards are on the table
Lady luck when you showing up
you don’t come around no more
Just believe in the sound that I feel
To be real, in my life, cause I’m getting on down
Who told you, you can do it like this
all through the night
Bouncing back when I hit the floor
so hold on tight,
Disposition take control
in the mix your studio,
How light & dark your contrast shows
Dancing for me all my life I gotta get it right
Taking me all around
Who told you, you can do it like this
all through the night
Bouncing back when I hit the floor
so hold on tight,
Lady luck, come around
Just believe in the sound, that I feel, to be real
RPT Chorus
This abandonment I feel no more
bouncing back, I hit the floor
Head over heels for your love
with this feeling, that I’ve found
Disposition take control
in the mix your studio,
Dancing for me all my life I gotta get it right
Taking me all around
Hardwire quotes your audio,
Standing on a plateau
Middle Eight Outro
Bada baba baba baba
Bada baba baba baba
|
||||
9. |
Mermaid in the sky
06:05
|
|||
Mermaid in the Sky 115 BPM IN Key of Am
Intro Am G Dm Em X2
Verse
Am
If were so blind why do we hide
G D
Everything that’s going on inside
Em Am
In your eyes, they don’t lie
Em
No I won’t cry
Am G
Challenges are not so far away
Dm Em
Come what may, what’s left to say
Am
When loves here today
G Dm Em
Why do we feel this way
Chorus
Dm
Like a mermaid in the sky
Em
Untangling ocean tides
Your so far and wide
Dm
Do we learn to say goodbye
Am
keep unbinding all my ties
D
I drift into your eyes
Em
That’s where I want to lay
Can we stay this way
Am Dm Em
Say it will be ok!
Am Dm Em
I swim into the oceans way!
Am Dm Em
Like a mermaid in the sky
Am Dm Em
Untangling Ocean tides
You're so far & wide.
Middle Eight
Am Dm Em X4
Outro:
Dm
So if we're to find a sight or sound
Em
Anything that’s going on around
Dm Em
Your my guide, My divine, I have found
Am Dm Em
Come what may, what’s left to say
Am Dm
When loves here today,
Em
Why do we feel this way
RPT Chorus
Am Dm Em
Like a mermaid in the sky
Am Dm Em
Untangling ocean tides
Your so far and wide
Dm
Do we learn to say goodbye
Am
keep unbinding all my ties
Dm
I drift into your eyes
Em
That’s where I want to lay
Can we stay this way
Am Dm Em
Say it will be ok!
Am Dm Em
I swim into the ocean…
Song Lyrics written & composed
By Joanne O’Dowd
2005 Album Raison D’etre
|
||||
10. |
Vision
08:34
|
|||
Body Bones, skin to touch
Tell me that it’s not too much
Hopes dreams & your fears,
Fading away like the tears
Lyrics by Joanne O'Dowd
Reused from "Breathe in, Breathe Out" Tomorrow album.
|
||||
11. |
Straighten Out (Jo Mix)
04:52
|
|||
Lyrics by Joanne O'Dowd & Ghost Drones
Straighten Out 115BPM in key of Fm
Chords Fm (F,G#,C,) G# (G#,C,D#) D# (D#,G,A#) C# (C#, F, G#)
Keyboard 1 semitones transposed up / Guitar Capo 1 (Em C G D)
Intro (chorus melody) Em C G D X2
Chorus Em C G D
Beam into the future, an echo of the past
For all your hopes & glories are surely gonna last, Some -
How, cause the beat goes on, on & on
Reach into infinity, tomorrows gonna last
The path ahead will straighten out
you know it’s for the best
So just reach out to find some more oh
Verse 1 Em G D C
Words are always slipping from your mouth
Words always burning holes in me
All I could think to ask, is hold me closer to thee
I don't need a spirit guide, no I don’t need no guiding hand
It's all that I can do to try, is find something to make you understand (Sus C 8)
Verse 2 Em G D C
You and I may find, some other crimes that pay, or stumble on something, that makes time pass away
Back to wrestling with doubt, and falling to the floor, not knowing how things will turn out, for the best
Sometimes I'm up and running, sometimes down a hole I sink
You can take me to the water's edge, but you can't always make me drink (Sus C 8)
Chorus 2 [REPEAT] Em C G D
Instrumental Em G D C X2
Middle Eight (Outro) Em G D C
So many roles to play, I've given all away, resisting all again.
You and I may find, some other crimes that pay, or stumble on something, that makes time pass away
Back to wrestling with doubt, and falling to the floor, not knowing how things will turn out,
So just reach out to find some more oh
Cause the beat goes on, on & on
Ahh Ahh Ahh, Ahh Ahh Ahh!
Sometimes I'm up and running, sometimes down a hole I sink
You can take me to the water's edge, but you can't always make me drink.
Em G D C x2 (sus C 8) Em
Ghost Drones- Straighten Out - Tomorrow Album 2021
Lyrics co-written by Joanne O’Dowd & Tom Grimmitt
Vocals Performed By Joanne O’Dowd
Music & Production By Ghost Drones
|
||||
12. |
Trend (Dance Remix)
08:14
|
|||
Chords in (key of Cm) Cm Gm A# G#
On Guitar 3rd Capo Am Em G F X2
Verse 1
Cm Gm A#
As the pages turn, written black & white
G#
You read between the lines
Cm Gm A#
Colours seem to fade, welcome to my surprise
G#
In the one who’s might (High)
Cm Gm
Do you need repair
A# G#
I bet she don’t compare, She’s so out of sight
Cm Gm
Saying what’s the point
A# G#
When you know you’ve broken all of the rules
Chorus
Cm G# A# Gm Cm G#
I see colours are in disguise, leaning forward push it
A# Gm Cm G# A# Gm
To one side & pull me under again, again Yeah yeah, whoa oh!
Cm G# A# Gm
It’s Systematic, you got to have it.
Cm G# A# Gm
So take & shake it,
Cm G# A# Gm
You just take & shake my knees honey
Verse 2
Cm Gm
Trend A wishlist valentines
A# G#
Fill me in your heart sometimes
Cm Gm A#
With this Trend or Fad, it will make you mine
G#
Until the end of time
Cm Gm A# G#
I’m so satisfied, Where do you cross the line you're so outta sight
Cm Gm A# G# Cm Gm A# G#
You blow mind is that not enough to realise, Your outta site.
Chorus
Cm G# A# Gm Cm G#
I see colours are in disguise, leaning forward push it
A# Gm Cm G# A# Gm
To one side & pull me under again, again Yeah yeah, whoa oh!
Cm G# A# Gm
It’s Systematic, you got to have it.
Cm G# A# Gm
So take & shake it!
Cm G# A# Gm
You just take & shake my knees honey…
Instrumental Middle Eight!
Cm G# A# Gm (12 bars)
Mmm De de Dah!
Your still in time to work it out
In slow motion sight & sound!
Cm G# A# Gm Cm G# A# Gm
You're on my mind, ah! You’re outta site, is it not enough to realise
Cm G# A# Gm
You Blow my mind.
Outro
Cm G# A# Gm
So take & shake it
Cm G# A# Gm
You just take & shake my knees honey…
Song Lyrics Written & composed By Joanne O’Dowd
Raison D’etre album 2006 YouTube Rehearsal 2008, Revised 2016
Live 2017 Nottm
|
||||
13. |
||||
Anticipation (Keyboard) In the key of C - 110 BPM
Intro: C G Am F LH CGAF RH GCDC
Verse 1
C G Am F
I’m writing it down with my head in the clouds
I’ve been waiting for this moment, all my life
My heart is beating faster, Counting down the hours & days
There's no turning back now, as I plan for the journey ahead
Chorus
C G Am F
Anticipation, Don't leave me waiting again
C G AM F
I'm dressed for the occasion, in this creation (whoa Oh!)
C G Am F
I've got my heart on my sleeve, And I'm ready for the ride.
With every step I take, I feel excitement building inside
F G
My voice it will carry me onto the sea (Vocal Harmonies)
The Dynamic riffs filter out everything
Were moving in phases so effortlessly
Sustain in the parts that you unfix in me
F G
I know there will challenges
& obstacles along the way
I won’t let them bring me down
I’ll keep pushing forward every day.
Repeat Chorus
Middle Eight C G Am F X2
LH CG GD AE FC (Block Chords) RH FEDC
FG FG FG FG, X2
Backing Vocals Ahh, Ahh Ahh!
Outro
F G
I won’t let fear hold me back (Vocal Harmonies)
Or doubts cloud my mind
I’ll keep my eyes on the prize
& leave all my worries behind. (High Vox)
We put on a show & we go with the flow
Canopy of light, Bird of paradise
So come on join me now C G
Lets make our dreams come alive AM F
With anticipation as our guide C G
We’ll soar to new heights & thrive AM F
Reprise: C G Am F LH CGAF RH GCDC
Written & composed by Joanne O’Dowd 2023
|
Joanne O'Dowd UK
Singer Songwriter who has co-produced several studio albums.
Performing live and collaborating with musicians, producers, DJs & Remixers and has regular radio airplay, podcast streams & features on compilation albums.
Streaming and Download help
If you like Joanne O'Dowd, you may also like:
Bandcamp Daily your guide to the world of Bandcamp