I'll get my one tiny nit out of the way first...and keep in mind, I'm unusually picky about certain kinds of details that aren't always important to others, so--of course--feel free to decide this doesn't apply to you.
The nit: the word "newspaper" is not sung with stressed syllables as it would be spoken. I (that's me, personally) think it's important to find a way to make the lyric work without giving words unnatural stresses
unless it's used for a specific effect.
Other than that teensy detail, I like this a
lot. It's another song I would love to add to my personal play list when I go out playing somewhere. It has a very nice catchy rhythm and melody that makes me want to tap my foot and sing along. And I am quite partial to the message of the lyric, as well.
I hope you do well in the competition. This is a very worthy piece. And, I may have said this before, but I really need to get guitar lessons from you....
Vicki
