I am glad to be part of this collaboration, in which both Smithie and Henry were at the top of their games!!
Smithie - This is one of the best song's you've composed, both lyrically and melody-wise. Your vocal is top drawer - wonderful feeling. Well done!
Henry - A fantastic production, you took this song musically to a place I would never would have thought of. A very tasteful orchestral arrangement indeed. Amazing. Your harmony vocals are spot on as well. And not to forget the super mix!!
Finally, this one is dedicated to all the people, no, the stars, who used to be regulars here, and made this site one of the best. You are missed. I guess life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.
Andy
When You’re Not Here (SmithC/Andy Gupta/Henry Mittnacht) (c) 2014
Intro: Arp over F# bass note
E--------4------------2----------2---
B-------------2------------5------
G-----------------2---------------------
D--- 2------------ ------------------
A--- 2---------- --------------------
E----2---------------------------------
E F#m
When you’re not here
C#m* B
Every song seems out of tune
C#m* B
Every moment I feel alone
E Esus4 (added F# note)
When you’re not here
When you’re not here
Everything seems so strange
Every moment disarrayed
When your not here
F#m
Close to your heart I always used to be
Don’t let the memories fade and dry away
C#m A7
You’ll always be there within my heart
C#m F#m
Never let the distance keep us apart
Pre-verse: C#m B A/ C#m B A
Verse:
When you’re not here
All I seem to do
Is think of times I’ve spent with you
When you’re not here
Bridge:
C#m
I’ve lost a half of me
A E/G# C#m
It’s not supposed or meant to be
C#m
When we started out
A B
We thought we’d breach the barriers and cross the walls
When you’re not here
All I seem to do
Is think of times I’ve spent with you
When you’re not here
Personnel:
SmithC : Original melody/lyrics, lead and backing vocals
Henry Mittnacht: Arrangement, orchestration, acoustic guitar, harmony vocals, mix/master
Andy Gupta: Part-lyric, bass
