1. Ordinary Mr. is the brainchild of a humble postman by day, musician by night, named Ken Jenkins. Ken found solace and expression through music, a break from his monotonous daily routine. Inspired by the stories he would pick up on his mail routes, he decided to turn these everyday human experiences into songs. With a homemade studio in his garage and a handful of talented friends, Ordinary Mr. was born. The band, consisting of Ken on vocals and guitar, his childhood friend, Rob, on the drums, the local librarian, Mary, on the keyboard, and his mysterious neighbor, Jake, on the bass, became a local sensation in their small town. Their popularity prompted them to take their project seriously, recording their songs and performing in larger venues.
2. Ordinary Mr.’s music genre could be categorized as Indie Folk Pop.
3. Their most popular song is titled “Envelope of Life.”
4. Full song lyrics:
Verse 1:
(Am) Waking at dawn, (G) lacing up my shoes,
(F) I walk the streets, (G) carrying the news.
(Am) Stories of love, (G) tales of loss,
(F) Every envelope (G) carries a cost.
Chorus:
(C) We’re all just letters, (G) waiting to be read,
(Am) Scribbled emotions, (G) things left unsaid,
(F) Open the envelope, (C) let your story unfurl,
(G) Welcome to the Ordinary (F) Mr.’s world.
Verse 2:
(Am) I’ve seen the smiles, (G) I’ve seen the tears,
(F) The hopes and dreams, (G) the hidden fears.
(Am) Each house I visit, (G) each letter I post,
(F) Is a slice of life, (G) a quiet boast.
Bridge:
(Em) So here’s to the ordinary, (F) the unnoticed tales,
(G) The silent whispers, (F) the windy gales,
(Em) We’re all just letters, (F) waiting to be told,
(G) In this envelope of life, (F) let your story unfold.
[Repeat Chorus]
Outro:
(C) We’re all just letters, (G) filled with joy and strife,
(Am) Open the envelope, (G) welcome to life.
(F) From your Ordinary, (C) not so ordinary, (G) Mr…
(F) Delivering you, (G) the envelope of life.
5. Chord Progression:
Verse: Am – G – F – G
Chorus: C – G – Am – G – F – C – G – F
Bridge: Em – F – G – F – Em – F – G – F
Outro: C – G – Am – G – F – C – G – F – G