The Coming of the Toads

A Notebook – Since 2007

Tag: Gretsch

  • Country Afternoon in the City

    “Country Afternoon in the City,” a mellow piece played on the Gretsch G2420 Streamliner Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Chromatic II Tailpiece (year 2021: with Maple Top, Back, and Sides, Nato Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups. “Village Amber” finish). Strings are D’Addario Chromes Flatwound Jazz Light. Fender Champion 20 amplifier set to: Voice = 02 Tweed Deluxe (Green) and FX = 10 Delay+Reverb (Orange). Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, and FX Levels all set to 5. Filmed with cell phone, 3 mins 14 secs.

  • Susanna Oh Susanna

    “Susanna Oh Susanna”
    (Original song with lyrics, chords, and video below)

    C Mornings when we wake up
    on the deep blue sea
    G7 Afternoons sleeping
    under a green palm tree

    E7 Evenings when you call me
    A7 Come out wherever you are
    D7 On the radio playing
    G Patty and Ray

    C Susanna oh Susanna
    I can’t even say your name
    G7 And all I have for you is
    more of the same

    E7 Hiding in the evening
    A7 When you call my name
    D7 On the radio playing
    G Patty and Ray

    C Days falling down
    like waves on the beach
    G7 Every night you drift
    farther out of reach

    E7 Evenings when I call you
    A7 Come over here my love
    D7 On the radio playing
    G Patty and Ray

    “Susanna Oh Susanna,” recorded on cell phone and played on a Gretsch G2420. D’Addario XL Chromes Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings (.011-.050). Fender Champion 20 amplifier. Simple one take setup. Watch video here or on YouTube.