Here I present: Arthur C. Edwards, Practical Lessons in Melody Writing’, 1963, PART EIGHT (8).
PRELUDE.
Arthur C. Edwards, Practical Lessons in Melody Writing’, 1963 is about melodic structure basics: phrase and period. A phrase is four (4) measure-bars, and a period is eight (8) measure-bars. The example I give here the DOORS, “Light My Fire” has a VERSE of a melodic-period. The example has a CHORUS of a melodic-phrase. The lead-sheet is ABOVE, and the melody notes of the verse and chorus are BELOW.
INTRODUCTION.
“Light My Fire” is a song by the American rock band the Doors. Although it was principally written by the band’s guitarist, Robby Krieger, songwriting was credited to the entire band. Recognized as one of the earliest examples of psychedelic rock, it was recorded in August 1966 and released in January 1967 on their eponymous debut album. Due to its erotic lyrics and innovative structure, the track has come to be regarded as synonymous with the 1960s psychedelic and sexual revolutions.
LYRICS
You know that it would be untrue
You know that I would be a liar
If I was to say to you
Girl, we couldn’t get much higher
Come on, baby, light my fire
Come on, baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire
The time to hesitate is through
No time to wallow in the mire
Try now, we can only lose,
and our love become a funeral pyre
Come on, baby, light my fire
Come on, baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire, yeah
