Published 2022-04-03. Last modified 2025-08-16.
songs collection.
© Lyrics Dec 16-21, 2021 and April 3, 2022, “Back porch” chords circa 2016. An original composition by Mike Slinn. All rights reserved.
This song was recorded in the key of E and is probably best played at 94 BPM.
About This Song
Peace starts with you and me.Music Videos
Audio Recordings
This file was mixed and edited by Raven Nostra, who performed his usual magic on the audio:
make_the_first_move_2025-08-13.mp3The first time the song was bounced, I did not spend the time to set it up properly:
Make_the_first_move_2022-11-07.mp3Lyrics
Make the first move, face ridicule
Make the first move, be a leader
The only way for peace
is to love/respect each other
to love/respect each other
Change Log
I played an early version of this song, which I called “Back Porch” at the time, at the San Gregorio General Store in Northern California in 2011.
I have spent a lot of time playing music on porches.
Musicians
You are welcome to perform and record this song at the speed you prefer and in the key you want.
This is copyrighted material. You can earn passive income by recording and performing this song. As it slowly becomes more popular, what is at first a trickle of royalties grows over time into something that is always providing for you.
Sheet Music & Project Files
