Snowbirds

*SNOWBIRDS* produced by Marcos Lissandro *[0:00–0:10 — INTRO]* [Acoustic guitar picking + soft pedal steel swells] [No drums. Light highway/road atmosphere] *Pedal Steel — 4 bars* Warm, lyrical phrases answering the acoustic guitar. --- *[0:10–0:34 — VERSE 1]* [Lead vocal + acoustic guitar] [Bass enters softly on bar 3] The first frost paints the window white, We turn the key and chase the light. From northern towns through falling snow, We leave the cold for warmth below. *Drums enter:* soft kick + cross-stick on the final 2 bars. --- *[0:34–0:46 — PRE-CHORUS]* [Bass becomes more melodic; drums build] [Pedal steel fills between vocal lines] Map on the dash, country on the radio, Southbound dreams and a place to go. Every mile, the sun shines brighter, Every road takes us a little farther. *Drums:* kick + snare build. *Electric guitar:* light country fills. --- *[0:46–1:10 — CHORUS]* [Full band enters] [Acoustic + electric guitars + bass + drums + pedal steel] We’re Snowbirds, flying south again, Chasing sunshine, chasing friends. From Florida down to Mexico, Where the warm winds blow and the palm trees grow. When the northern summer calls our name, We spread our wings and fly back home again. *Pedal Steel:* sustained answer after “home again.” --- *[1:10–1:22 — PEDAL STEEL SOLO]* *Pedal Steel Solo — 8 bars* Melodic, singing country tone; short phrases, bends and slides. [Drums stay relaxed; acoustic guitar maintains the groove.] --- *[1:22–1:44 — VERSE 2]* [Band pulls back slightly] Sandals on and snow boots gone, We live beneath the southern sun. By the ocean, life feels free, Winter’s just a memory. *Drums:* kick + snare, slightly stronger. *Electric guitar:* short twangy fills. *Pedal steel:* background swells. --- *[1:44–2:08 — CHORUS]* [Full band — bigger than first chorus] We’re Snowbirds, flying south again, Chasing sunshine, chasing friends. From Florida down to Mexico, Where the warm winds blow and the palm trees grow. When the northern summer calls our name, We spread our wings and fly back home again. *Drums:* open hi-hat + stronger snare. *Electric guitar:* rhythmic country accents. --- *[2:08–2:24 — ELECTRIC GUITAR SOLO]* *Country Electric Guitar Solo — 8 bars* First 4 bars: melodic, clean Telecaster-style tone. Last 4 bars: bends, double-stops and a short country lick leading into the bridge. *Drums:* full groove. *Pedal steel:* subtle harmony underneath. --- *[2:24–2:40 — BRIDGE / BREAKDOWN]* [Drop drums to kick + soft percussion; acoustic guitar forward] Then springtime whispers, “Come back home,” To northern skies we’ve always known. Two worlds, one heart, one endless ride, Summer north and winter seaside. [1-bar instrumental pause] --- *[2:40–2:58 — FINAL CHORUS]* [Full band, biggest vocal performance] We’re Snowbirds, flying south and north, Following the seasons back and forth. Till the cold wind starts to blow— We’re Snowbirds, ready to go! *Backing vocals:* “Flying south!” “Flying home!” “Snowbirds!” --- *[2:58–3:10 — OUTRO]* [Band gradually drops away] Turn the key, let the highway sing, Winter fades, and summer brings… *Pedal Steel + Electric Guitar:* short harmonized country lick *Snowbirds flying home again…* [Final acoustic guitar chord + pedal steel sustain] *[FADE OUT]* aisongmaker.io/ (geração mp3)