Echoes of Time
The Melancholic Virtuoso

[Verse 1]
G                   D         Em                 C
In the twilight of the evening, where shadows softly play
G                  D              Em             C
I sit in silent reverie, as the world fades away
G               D                 Em                 C
I was the melody, the heartbeat of a time
G           D                Em                C
Now echoes of my symphonies are lost in the rhyme

[Chorus]
G                    D                Em                    C
Oh, the world has moved on, with a heart made of steel
G                             D                  Em          C
Digital symphonies, they don’t feel, they don’t feel
G                   D                   Em                C
Longing for the days when our souls used to sing
G                     D                   Em                  C
Before the wires and the codes, when music had wings

[Verse 2]
G                   D              Em              C
Once, I was a masterpiece, the crown of the art
G                D              Em                  C
Now a relic of the past, seen just as a part
G                      D                Em                       C
Of an era where the notes were inked with passionate fire
G                  D               Em               C
Now they’re cold calculations, devoid of desire

[Chorus]
G                    D                Em                    C
Oh, the world has moved on, with a heart made of steel
G                             D                  Em          C
Digital symphonies, they don’t feel, they don’t feel
G                   D                   Em                C
Longing for the days when our souls used to sing
G                     D                   Em                  C
Before the wires and the codes, when music had wings

[Bridge]
Em              C                G              D
Where are the lovers swaying to my tune?
Em                C                  G                   D
Where is the moonlit night, and the soft monsoon?
Em           C                    G                  D
Now I’m a whisper in the endless stream
Em                C           G              D
A fading memory in a forgotten dream

[Chorus]
G                    D                Em                    C
Oh, the world has moved on, with a heart made of steel
G                             D                  Em          C
Digital symphonies, they don’t feel, they don’t feel
G                   D                   Em                C
Longing for the days when our souls used to sing
G                     D                   Em                  C
Before the wires and the codes, when music had wings

[Outro]
G                         D                Em              C
So I sit here and remember, the echoes of my time
G                  D              Em                 C
Every note, every song, every poetic rhyme
G                        D                Em                   C
Hoping that one day, they’ll hear my call
G                        D                Em                  C
And return to the music that once moved us all

G                         D                Em              C
So I sit here and remember, the echoes of my time
G                  D              Em                 C
Every note, every song, every poetic rhyme
G                        D                Em                   C
Hoping that one day, they’ll hear my call
G                        D                Em                  C
And return to the music that once moved us all

"Echoes of Time" Drum Beat and Tempo

Tempo: 70 BPM (Beats Per Minute)

Drum Beat: The overall feel for this melancholic, soulful song is slow and steady, emphasizing a deep, reflective mood. Below is a suggested basic drum pattern for the verses and chorus. This pattern relies on a simple, minimalist approach to maintain the focus on the lyrics and the melody:

Basic Drum Pattern

Kick drum: 1 & & 3 & & & Snare: & 2 & & 4 & & Hi-Hat: 1&2&3&4&

• Verse/Chorus:
  • Kick Drum: Play on beats 1 and 3
  • Snare Drum: Play on beats 2 and 4
  • Hi-Hat: Play eighth notes (1& 2& 3& 4&), slightly opening on the "&" of each beat for a gentle touch

| 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & |
| K    S    K    S |

Hi-Hat: x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x
        x = closed hi-hat

Kick Drum:    K---    K---
Snare Drum:   ----    ----

• Bridge:
  • Follow a similar pattern but with a lighter touch, fewer high hats, and more room for dynamics, reflecting the emotional shift.

| 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & |
| K    S    K    S |

Hi-Hat: x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x (with softer dynamics)
        x = closed hi-hat

Kick Drum:    K---    K---
Snare Drum:   ----    ----

This basic beat should provide a rhythmic foundation that complements the mood and lyrical content of "Echoes of Time," enhancing its melancholic and nostalgic feel.