I wrote the beginnings of this song in mid-2024, coming up with the verse chord progression and melody. In October 2025, I wrote the bridge and all lyrics. My first shot at the lyrics was based on another theme that didn't quite hold up, but my second attempt on the theme of 'Simple times' felt like a better fit.

Simpler times

I've been a guitarist since the age of 15 and writing songs since then, albeit more prolifically since 2000. I prefer strong melodies and to borrow chords to move outside of the diatonic. Usually, the song mix contains my vocals, guitars and sometimes bass, with drums, keys and other instruments auto-generated. The tracks uploaded in my Soundcloud are attempts to 'illustrate' the idea and sound I imagined when writing the songs. At best, the quality of recordings are demo quality. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear!

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Unless noted, all songs Copyright © Robert S. Dean.

We enjoy writing and producing Americana songs.  Janice's 2018 Americana album All Over The Map, her 2020 blues album Am I Blue Enough and her 2023 blues album Deep In The Domain are streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon,  Youtube and other platforms.  We appreciate you checking them out!

Simpler times

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