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When You Hold My Hand

Melanie Shenberger

July 27, 2018

Genre: Folk

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This song was written about my husband who has been with me through the ups and the downs.
This song was released on my first self-titled EP. smile

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I would like to know people's general thoughts. Would they enjoy listening to this on a normal basis?


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Dori Weaver

Hi Melanie!
Real nice groove you have there and a very easy to listen to pretty voice.  I’m no expert but it seems that a bigger melodic lift on the chorus (line1 specifically) may provide a stronger contrast between verse and chorus.  Love the honest lyrics and positive message…enjoyed!

July 27, 2018

Reid Yamamoto

Hi Melanie,

I love this song, and great groove, great understated acoustic guitar part, and your voice is amazing, and reminds me a bit of Taylor Swift.

I would definitely enjoy listening to songs of yours like this on a regular basis. Please post more if you have them or when you finish them.

Best,

Reidmoto

July 29, 2018

Bob Abner

1) QUITE NICE! 2) Nice relaxed feel and open honest lyrics (which helps listener to find you appealing) 3) Dori probably right when she says that (basically) the chorus needs to start strong (imho, an astute observation). 4) Makes me want to listen to more of your songs. 5) I liked it—good job!!!

July 31, 2018

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Di Di Somma

Hi Melaine
Love this song but I feel that it should build more in the chorus, i find myself waiting. for it and it doesn’t happen but otherwise a good song

July 31, 2018

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Sandra Lynn

I agree with others, the chorus could stand to be different, more dramatic…perhaps just higher. The notes are already there and your voice is more than capable of making the changes! Beautiful!

July 31, 2018

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Michael Klenda

This would be a perfect song to pitch to Maddie Poppe - Caleb Hutchinson. Best of luck!

August 06, 2018

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When You Hold My Hand

Written by Melanie Shenberger

Verse 1:
Fell in love so young
Eager to write our song
Didn't know what we were doing
Made it up as we went along
Fell in love so fast
Didn't even have a chance
To think about what was coming

PC:
Even through the times we'd cry and fight
Even through the darkest hardest nights
I think we put the fairytales to shame

Chorus:
Honey when you hold my hand
Never wanna let it go
Baby when you hold me tighter
Honey when you kiss my wrist
Fell I could touch the sky
When I look into those eyes
I can't help thanking God that you're alive


Verse 2:
Fell in love so hard
Didn't care about the bills
Knew that we could make it
Know that we can make it still
Tell me where the time goes
Tell the clock to slow right down
I'll tell you that I love you
Until our last sun goes down

Bridge:
I said forever you know I meant it
You know I'll never leave you here all alone
You said forever I know you meant it
I know you'll never leave you here

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Dori Weaver

Hi Melanie!
Real nice groove you have there and a very easy to listen to pretty voice.  I’m no expert but it seems that a bigger melodic lift on the chorus (line1 specifically) may provide a stronger contrast between verse and chorus.  Love the honest lyrics and positive message…enjoyed!

July 27, 2018

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Reid Yamamoto

Hi Melanie,

I love this song, and great groove, great understated acoustic guitar part, and your voice is amazing, and reminds me a bit of Taylor Swift.

I would definitely enjoy listening to songs of yours like this on a regular basis. Please post more if you have them or when you finish them.

Best,

Reidmoto

July 29, 2018

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Bob Abner

1) QUITE NICE! 2) Nice relaxed feel and open honest lyrics (which helps listener to find you appealing) 3) Dori probably right when she says that (basically) the chorus needs to start strong (imho, an astute observation). 4) Makes me want to listen to more of your songs. 5) I liked it—good job!!!

July 31, 2018

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Di Di Somma

Hi Melaine
Love this song but I feel that it should build more in the chorus, i find myself waiting. for it and it doesn’t happen but otherwise a good song

July 31, 2018

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Sandra Lynn

I agree with others, the chorus could stand to be different, more dramatic…perhaps just higher. The notes are already there and your voice is more than capable of making the changes! Beautiful!

July 31, 2018

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Michael Klenda

This would be a perfect song to pitch to Maddie Poppe - Caleb Hutchinson. Best of luck!

August 06, 2018


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