This may be GALLEON's best shot at a hit yet. As always, listen and judge for yourself that you may be the better judge.
Written by Paul Rubin, William Easterling, June Michaels, and Elliott Michaels. Audio recorded in concert at the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta, GA, on November 19, 2016. Video recorded in concert at Kavarna, Decatur, GA, on April 2, 2016. Personnel for both performances: Elliott Michaels, guitar & lead vocal; William Easterling, electric piano; Mike Shea, drums; John Patka, lead guitar; June Elise Michaels, bongos.
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The song took about 35 years to complete. It was based on a 1980 song "Lay Down Your Love" by Paul Rubin, but Elliott Michaels blatantly stole the song from Rubin and, with help from his wife June and their friend William Easterling, changed it drastically into what you're hearing today. We believe there has been a dramatic improvement in the song ... listen and confirm our opinion!
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OPEN UP YOUR SOUL
(Paul Rubin/William Easterling/June Michaels/Elliott Michaels)
Slow hard folk-rock in key of D
D A G D A G
D F#m
So you tell me … there's something inside you,
Bm
It's a feeling you can't share.
Em G
You say it's growing, keeps you going,
A
And makes you more aware.
F#m
Tell me now what's on your mind,
Bm
And I’ll offer you a hand.
C
But if you can't put your trust in me,
Em A (build)
How can I fully understand!?
D
Won’t you Open Up Your Soul,
G D
Brothers and sisters, can’t you see?
D
You gotta Open Up Your Soul,
G Em A (build)
Sons and daughters, and set it free.
D
Won’t you Open Up Your Soul,
G Bm E7
Friends and neighbors, don’t give up the fight.
G A (stop)
Open Up Your Soul, the world over,
D A G D A G
And make it right!
D F#m
Now you tell me … there’s nothing to hide,
Bm
But your emotions, nowadays.
Em G
Well, that just don’t make sense to me,
A
When you've got so much to say.
F#m
Something's gotta change along the road,
Bm
You've gotta give as well as take.
C
Now it’s time to make your move,
Em A (build)
Before it gets too late!
D
Won’t you Open Up Your Soul,
G D
Brothers and sisters, can’t you see?
D
You gotta Open Up Your Soul,
G Em A (build)
Towns and cities, and let it be.
D
Won’t you Open Up Your Soul,
G Bm E7
States and nations, peace is now in sight.
G A
Open Up Your Soul, the world over,
D Bm
And make it right!
G A (stop)
So Open Up Your Soul, across the Universe,
D A G D A G
And make it riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!
D A G D (hold for coda)
And make it riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight! Open Up Your Soul!!!
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