Tell Me What The Count Is (Solo and Band Tracks)

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This is a combo page that includes two versions of this song. The "band" version was the original cut from my first album from 1972, "Time Loop". It was inspired by Tim Buckley's "live band" sound and his angst filled Read more

This is a combo page that includes two versions of this song. The "band" version was the original cut from my first album from 1972, "Time Loop". It was inspired by Tim Buckley's "live band" sound and his angst filled lyrics about internal conflicts, confusion, disappointments and wonder. It has a free-wheeling arrangement. Then in 2016 we decided to re-mix and master the song collection because we found some better cuts of the songs. My producer and recordist, Stephen Quinn Barncard, presented a re-mixed the song, as more of a pure, acoustic track without the electric guitars. He loved the magic of the acoustic guitar featured on this re-mix and I agreed. Still, I think both cuts are worthy of sharing.

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"Tell Me What The Count Is" 

Music and Lyrics by Chester (Chet) Nichols, Jr (ASCAP)

Re-Mix, Arranged, produced, recording, arranging, mixing, mastering, vocals and all instrumentation by Chester Nichols, Jr.

Original Producer and recordist – Stephen Quinn Barncard

Copyrights 1968/1970/2015/2024/2026 by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music : Publisher (ASCAP) 

URL: http://www.chetnichols.net

Email::  MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com 

ChetNichols@me.com  ::  chet@chetnichols.net

chesternichols@gmail.com

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED   

BBBEBE 

VERSE 1

I made love with an angel once 

She never compared to you 

For I know she didn't love me 

She just wanted to see how I'd do (did pretty good) 

I stayed in the mountains of Mexico 

And I lived off of the land 

Every morning when I watched the sun rise 

I wish I could have held you hand 

CHORUS 1

Tell what the count is 

Is it one, two, or three? 

Or Have I been down so long 

That I can't even see? 

VERSE 2

I can still remember mama 

With her apron blowing free 

Wishing I would be a doctor 

But, she left the choice up to me 

But, I found the cow 

Was my real mother 

For she gave me her milk 

My own mother never gave me hers 

For she thought I was just a joke 

CHORUS 2

Tell me what the count is 

Is it seven or is it eight? 

Or have I been down so long 

That all I can do is hate? 

VERSE 3

I've made love with my mind so long 

That now I live for the past 

'Cause I still talk to you in my sleep 

And wake up breathing fast 

I've seen and touched many things 

That I'll never understand 

But, now I know I know your heart 

And understand your hand 

CHORUS 3

Tell what the count is 

Is it nine or is it ten? 

Or have I been down so long 

That I'll never get up again 

Never, never, never know 

Never, never, never no 

Never, never, never know 

Never, never, never no 

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ALL SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS are Copyrights 1968/1970/2015/2024/2026 by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music : Publisher (ASCAP) 

ALL GLOBAL RIGHTS and BEYOND ARE STRICTLY RESERVED. 

This/these song(s) or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals - etc.) may NOT be reproduced/copied/re-formatted/re-edited/sampled in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the writer and the publisher. This especially refers to ANY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) Manipulation, Sampling, Re-editing, Re-recording or re-use of any part of these songs or instrumentals or vocal, in ANYWAY, is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

For permission requests, write to the publisher at: 

MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com

Or addressed to: 

"Attention: Permissions Coordinator, (at the address below) 

http://www.chetnichols.net.

More information at: 

http://www.chetnichols.net 

http://chetnichols.bandcamp.com

Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com

Email: MagicGarageMusic@gmail.com

Email: Chet@chetnichols.net