Gimme Three Steps

What to Listen For

The original Skynyrd version is propulsive, linear—it moves forward with classic rock momentum. We've relocated it to a second-line groove, the kind you'd hear in a New Orleans parade. The drums are looser, more syncopated. The bass walks instead of drives.

The guitar work stays melodic but loses the aggression. Tommy's playing conversations, not riffs.

The Translation Choice

This song is about swagger, bravado, and a bit of comic desperation. Those qualities exist in New Orleans music too—think Professor Longhair, think Meters. So the relocation isn't arbitrary. We're asking: what if this story happened in a different neighborhood?

The groove changes, but the attitude stays.

Personnel Notes

Jake Morrison brought his vintage Ludwig kit and a deep knowledge of second-line rhythm. His pocket made this arrangement possible.

Sarah Chen's bass line is the anchor—it's what connects the original feel to the new groove. She's the translator in this translation.

What Changed

• Tempo: Slowed down about 10 BPM to let the groove breathe
• Rhythm: Shifted from straight 4/4 rock to syncopated second-line feel
• Guitar tone: From electric crunch to clean, conversational acoustic
• Vocal approach: Less shouting, more storytelling—like you're hearing it at a bar, not a stadium