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Comprendo Compadre

from Bravo by Suzy Williams

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This song was inpired by an adorable Latino washboard player named Carlos. I got some help in translating into spanish from Yolanda Miranda and Francisco Letillier, tho' I fear there may still be some gaffs that are my fault! I have to say I love my own line "The Muses raise and close the curtain" is one of my faves in any song.
I'm mad for the "Bad Hombre" voice that the wild and krazy Stuart Johnson made up at the top of the piece. Shades of Treasure of the Sierra Madre! Stanley Behrans (who has played with every Chess Record blues great!) adds to that "make my day"~Clint Eastwood feel. He took the sound from sunny Spain to the hills of northern Mexico. It's a gas to sing... (hint hint to all chanteuses!)

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Comprendo Compadre
by Suzy Williams c 2012

Seems I always see you joking
Laughing ,winking, drinking, smoking
Cutting up... wild, to beat the band
But behind that wall of flirting
is a guy i know is hurting
And I'm here to say I understand
(chorus)
Comprendo Compadre
Compriendo, Companero
Comprendo Compadre
Yo seo y veo
Tu alma que fue lastimada
y el camino triste caminada
Como que siento tu dolor!

Life is complex and uncertain
The Muses raise and close the curtain
And I see the troubles in your heart
Understand that while you're in it
I'm aware that every minute
You take on the battle with an Art!!

(repeat chorus 2x)

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from Bravo, released February 14, 2019
Words & Music: Suzy Williams
Vocals: Suzy Williams, Guitar: Michael Jost,
Additional Guitar: Rick Boston
Harmonica: Stanley Behrens
Violin: Isaac Pross
Drums, Perc, Bass & more: Stuart Johnson

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