2,501

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

this is a kind of history of my early life in rock bands. the time line is not linear as events and rhyming don't naturally coincide. hope you like it anyway.

Grave Yard Rocker Undefined




(CHORUS)




[A] I'm getting old, so I [D] aint gonna rock and [A] roll no more.


Did you [D] hear what I said? I cant rock and roll when I'm [A] dead.


My [E] debts are paid, [D] I cant rock and roll from my [A] grave.




Well I'm [A] looking back, [D] all those years when I was [A] young.


[D] Times were hard, but playing music was [A] fun.


If I could [E] go back there, [D] boy oh boy would I [A] run?


[D] Searching all round for a place to play.


To [A] make some money, got rent to pay.


[D] Seems my friends didn't have the stuff.


[E] Gave in too soon saying [E7] enough is enough.


(CHORUS)




[A] Yes I'm thinking about, [D] all those gigs when I was [A] young.


We had to [D] buy a van, and a man to drive when he [A] can.



He ran [E] off with my girl, [D] that's no good for the [A] band.




[D] Getting new guys to make a new band.


But [A] everybody wants to be the front man.


[D] Never find a guy who can play the drums.


[E] Everyone who came turned out to be a bum.


(CHORUS > SOLO)




[A] Wrote some songs, [D] nobody cares when you're [A] rocking along.


[D] Guys made a fuss, went on tour in a [A] bus.


But the [E] bus broke down, [D] glad I never left [A] town.




[D] Dodging bullets, dodging tax.


They [A] tried to rob me of my Fender axe.


[D] In the end I made a sacred vow.


[E] Get on my own just [E7] like I am now.


(CHORUS)





2,502

(5 replies, posted in My local band and me)

nice one curt. this is probably my fav from the axis album. i even like the way the cors do it.  well played

2,503

(6 replies, posted in My local band and me)

beautiful song and a great rendition. i tried doing this once but i couldn't pitch it right so i haven't tried it again. but your pitch is good. thanks for sharing

2,504

(7 replies, posted in My local band and me)

very cool brother. loved the beat, really got my feet tapping. you mention the bassist (also playing pedal hi-hat) but not the other guitarist?

i wish i'd taped some of the gigs/rehearsals i had with the various bands i've played with. i know some were filmed with no sound....shows how long ago that was...LOL

2,505

(5 replies, posted in About Chordie)

just tried it and it loaded slowly but it was all there.

2,506

(4 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

i get the same type of thing with my tele and strat. i think it's a bad earth (ground) thing with  mexican fenders. i turn the guitar vol off between songs and try not to stand too close to the amp.

maybe russ can offer a better solution. i'd like to know it myself.

2,507

(4 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

i get the same type of thing with my tele and strat. i think it's a bad earth (ground) thing with  mexican fenders. i turn the guitar vol off between songs and try not to stand too close to the amp.

maybe russ can offer a better solution. i'd like to know it myself.

2,508

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

thanks guys, i'm glad it hasn't offended anyone.

i remember reading john lennon's "in his own write" back in the 60's and there is a lot of this kind of writing there which he attributes to jabberwocky.

if anyone has anything to add to it please feel free

2,509

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

when i read it i wasn't sure if it was meant to be funny or not. so when i read the posts above i thought yes i was right. but it gets very serious at the end and as mentioned, gives a great message; sometimes it's the gifts you give that are the gifts you receive.

nice one jim, your writing is getting so good

phill

2,510

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

this is a very pessimistic out look on life, but unfortunately so true. all the ads on TV make you think they're doing you a favour when all that's actually happening is us lining their pockets.

well written and the message comes through loud and clear.
i tried it, and it will work as a song.

Verse; A-D|
A-D|
A-E-D| 
Bm-E|
chorus;
E-A|
E-A|
E-F#m|
Bm-A||

2,511

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

This is just a bit of silliness that occurred to me. so i wrote it down and wondered if anyone could make sense of it?

Mismuch pay



Ferry mismuch hairy botties
Your presleys beneath the bee
The fridge are winging barrels
And the booze is running free

Banters up the swannie
He's stuck there like a pot
His bag has busted open
And the fridge have got the lot

The cream is on the telly
She's likes to talk today
About the stuff that's going on
Why spoil our mismuch pay?

We've stuffed ourselves with murky
With potatoes vedge and wine
And now we're off to party
Like it's nineteen nietynine

2,512

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

i agree with TF, and of course your sentiments. all my grandkids will sit and watch me playing the guitar and i wish i had the patience to teach them to play but being self taught i think it would be better for them to teach themselves as they wont pick up my bad habits.

the song is great, cant wait to hear it.

2,513

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

you have a way with words my friend. a very loving and dare i say personal song. she will love it.

nice one my friend, some chocolates and a nice bunch of flowers and you'll be on a winner smile

2,514

(43 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

dear Bill,

i feel so saddened at your news, having said that i am glad you're keeping us all in the loop and up dated with things. please give Dondra all our love, from Ann and myself and we hope soon you will come back and give us that happy news that Dondra is well again.

keep rocking my friend

phill

2,515

(22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

i often get asked if someone can borrow my tele during a gig.

point 1, this is why i learnt to play lefty.

point 2, i tell them you sing i'll play and if they don't like it....walk on.

i don't like anyone touching my babies anyway

2,516

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hi gil, you've got the whole package, singing voice, guitar playing, film making and most important, to me anyway, songwriting talent and ability.

congratulations on a lovely song well played and performed.

phill

2,517

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

thanks bill. my recording isn't perfect by any means, but i'm so glad what i've done has met yours and dondras approval. the words just jumped out at me and the melody? right after. it was a pleasure.

glad to see you back in the forums.

phill

2,518

(11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

that's a relief. thanks rog

2,519

(13 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

OMG, one question; does he have bones in his fingers? his make mine look like a bunch of bananas.

on stage you have to do several things at the same time; 1. remember the words you have to sing, and the ones that come next 2. remember and play the chords using both hands ( or lead parts). 3. keep in the right place. these are simple things compared to what this guy was doing; two (sometimes three) guitars in unison, playing a beat, bass notes, lead notes and rhythm all at the same time. i am so impressed and admittedly jealous. i had reached a standard at 24 and never progressed further though i would never have got to his standard. thanks TF for showing me a true musician and depressing me at the same time. no, seriously thanks

2,520

(13 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

nice cover grah, i too thought the sound was excellent, where did you get it from as i'm thinking of getting my old fender 90 out of mothballs.

2,521

(16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Sorry beamer that didn't come out right. I checked out the site but it asked for join up money... Then I looked at some of the assets and all I found were hymn's. And there was a line there that said why not use this site instead of learning to actually play. That's when I lost my temper. Thinking about it now I was a little hasty. There are people that have no musical ability that want to write songs or provide backing music for themselves. I've just realised my granddaughter come under that category, she's always writing songs and puts them on Facebook with no backing. I'll have to give her more encouragement. So sorry and thanks.

Phill

2,522

(8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I really need some new stage speakers as I've had to turn down gigs in bigger places cos the ones I've got ain't got enough guts. But Santa, I need them now, I can't wait till Christmas day. Please....

2,523

(11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I emailed him last night but I haven't heard back yet. Hope everything is OK.

2,524

(16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

thanks beamer, i think i'm depressed enough as it is and i'm not into god bothering. thanks for the thought.

i think what annoyed me most was the "for people who cant be bothered to learn to play the guitar" or words to that effect. if it had been available when i was 14 i would probably have used it, but i've spent the last 50 years bothering to learn, if not very well.

phill

2,525

(23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

hi Zurf,

since attaining the grand old age of 60 (4 years ago) i've found it increasingly difficult to learn the words of songs. then last week i thought i'd give "come on over" by the drifters a go so i spent a few hours one monday morning trying to memorise them and they've stuck!!!! i heard somewhere that morning is the best time to learn stuff, just a suggestion, cant hurt.:)