251 Topic by TIGLJK

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Seems the thread about writer's block got in my head and  I figured that maybe in some cases, this might be the reason.



Empty Page By Jim Kenyon


(Verse 1 )


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[G]Staring at this empty page, can’t seem to make a rhyme


[C]Every line I try to write, raises [G]memories lost in time.


[C] thoughts are like shadows, oh,they [G]dim and try to hide


[D]Wish I could write something, but [C] nothing comes to [G] mind


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(Verse 2 )


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[G]I want to write about how she could always make me smile


[C]how her green eyes would sparkle, tho, [G]I ain’t seen’em in a while.


[C]tonight the ink won’t flow, like my [G]heart, bleeding through


[D]‘Cause every word I write just, [C]leads me back to thoughts of [G]you.


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(Chorus)


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this [C] notepad, it tortures me, with [G]memories from the past


Its [C]silence is deafening, with [G]lines of love that didn’t last


Every [C]line I write, somehow gets me [G]feeling kind of strange


‘cause [D]tonight it’s me thinking of you, as I [C]write this empty [G] page


.





(Verse 3 )


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[G]My pen has authored many songs, but tonight it is no friend


[C]Won’t let me write I Love you, because it [G]says it makes no sense


[C]I thought I had a verse to write but [G]couldn’t find the right key


[D]To unlock my heart, and this song, that you left in[G] me


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(Chorus)


.


this [C] notepad, it tortures me, with [G]memories from the past


Its [C]silence is deafening, with [G]lines of love that didn’t last


Every [C]line I write, somehow gets me [G]feeling kind of strange


‘cause [D]tonight it’s me thinking of you, as I [C]write this empty [G]page




Outgo




.


One [C]day the words might finally fall, [G]I’ll write of love’s quiet rage.


But [D]tonight it’s me thinking of you, as I [C]write this empty [G]page





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252 Reply by TIGLJK

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Condolences to Bill and his family.  I think of him often. He was the heart and soul of Chordie for many years - I always looked up to him. He gave so much good advice and had a tremendous sense of humor.  He was quite aware of his dimentia situation and often commented about it. I even wrote a song about it at his request called " The creek don't run by my cabin no more" I hope he is doing well in the care of his family. Although I never met him in person we exchanged emails and cards often.  A true gentleman and wise sage.
Donna was the light of his life -   he called her the " Beautiful Dondra!"   

Sadness on chordie tonight for Dondra & Bill !!
May peace be with them both.     

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253 Reply by TIGLJK

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Graham

I like it as well.   Lyrics are spot on !!

Jim     

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254 Topic by TIGLJK

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A song I have had in my mind for a while, finally worked on it, so here it is,
Let me know what you think !


Just A Girl I Used To Know By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


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[G] Just sitting here thinking about the past


[D] things that matter, things that didn’t last


[Em] good times that won’t leave my mind,


a [C]love I once had ,but [D]somehow got left [G]behind


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Verse 2


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[G]She was everything I thought I'd ever need


[D]One look in her eyes, it was hard to breathe


[Em] still see her smile in the back of my mind,


But [C] now they're just [D] images lost in [G]time


.


Chorus


.


Because now


[Em]she's just a memory, a [C]whisper in the [G]wind,


[Em]ain’t never,ever [C]gonna have her back [G]again


[Em]She was the girl I loved, but [C]somehow let her [G]go,


And [D] now she's just a [C] girl, I used to[G] know






Verse 3


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[G]We swore we’d love forever, just her and me


[D]but time and distance wouldn't let us be


[Em]started drifting like clouds up in the sky


and[C]the quiet truth is I’m [D]still wondering [G]why


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Chorus


.


Because now



[Em]she's just a memory, a [C]whisper in the [G]wind,


[Em]ain’t never, ever [C]gonna have her back [G]again


[Em]She was the girl I loved, but [C]somehow let her [G]go,


And [D] now she's just a [C] girl, I used to[G] know


.


Bridge


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[C]Maybe in another life, we’ll meet [G]again


[C]over coffee share some remember [G]whens


[C]But now the past is gone, and all I can [G]say


Is that I [D]let her slip a[C]way, I let her slip a[G]way.


.


Chorus


.


Because now


[Em]she's just a memory, a [C]whisper in the [G]wind,


[Em]ain’t never, ever [C]gonna have her back [G]again


[Em]She was the girl I loved, but [C]somehow let her [G]go,


And [D] now she's just a [C] girl, I used to[G] know






Outgo




So I can [Em]only raise my glass to the[C] girl that I once [G]loved


And [Em]toast to the memories that [C] I'm dreaming [G]of


She was the [Em] girl that I loved, but [C]somehow let her [G]go,


And [D] now she's just a [C] girl, I used to [G] know


And [D] now she's just a [C] girl,I used to [G] know


Very Slow


And [D] now she's just a [C] girl, I used to [G] know





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255 Reply by TIGLJK

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Women
fable
everyday
angry     

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256 Reply by TIGLJK

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Hey Bob,

Good to hear from you !   
Even if you you just comment on whats in the forum, it would be great - and if you happen to write of play something - well that's just fantastic icing on the cake!

as your quote says .... live life to the full - stay cool!   smile

Cheers

Jim     

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257 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thanks Phill

If you do - please email me a copy of the recording
love to hear it

Jim     

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258 Topic by TIGLJK

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a teen anthem song  smile


"This Life of Mine" By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


[D]Wake up with the sunrise, feelin' so alive,


[A] Every breath I take reminds me I can fly.


[G]The world’s an open road, runnin’ free and wild,


[D] just gonna keep rollin’ D/E with D/D a D smile.


.


Verse 2


[D]chasin’ every moment, doing everything I can


[A] Livin’ for the now, don’t you understand


[G]Life is my diamond, I’ve gotta make it shine


[D] No time to waste, in this [D/E] life [D/D] of [D] mine


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Chorus


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[D] takin’ every chance, ain’t takin’ no backseat


[G]Livin’ in the magic of all that I believe.


[A] Loving every second, yeah I’m feeling fine


[D]I’m chasing every dream, in this [D/E] life [D/D] of [D] mine


.


Verse 3



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[D] Laughin' with my friends, we’re makin’ memories


[A] Sharing all our stories of who we wanna be


[G] nothing holding me back, I'm like a runaway train


[D]and tomorrow I’ll wake up and do it [D/E] all [D/D] a[D] gain


.


Chorus


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[D] takin’ every chance, ain’t takin’ no backseat


[G]Livin’ in the magic of all that I believe.


[A] Loving every second, yeah I’m feeling fine


[D]I’m chasing every dream, in this [D/E] life [D/D] of [D] mine


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Outro


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[A]Loving every second, yeah I’m feeling fine


[D]I’m chasing every dream, in this [D/E] life [D/D] of [D] mine


this [D/E] life [D/D] of [D] mine


this [D/E] life [D/D] of [D] mine



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259 Topic by TIGLJK

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https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … e-believed 

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260 Reply by TIGLJK

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Peatle,
So good to hear from you !!
Hope all is good with you.

Thanks for giving it a listen -  I feel so bad for this girl  - she has so much to deal with.


I recorded it this morning and put it on soundcloud.  https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … e-believed     

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261 Topic by TIGLJK

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When She Believed By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


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[G]Just sixteen, a little confused un[C]sure who to turn to


[G]Mom’s so busy with herself, and [D]Dad doesn't seem to care


[C]Tried to think of happy things, but she [G]couldn’t be deceived


She was [D]hoping she could go back to [C]when she be[G]lieved


.


Chorus (1)


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[G]That she could




[C] jump in the ocean and dance among the [G]waves


[C] spread her arms, and fly to the [G]moon,


[C]sleep under the stars, far from all of her [G] pain


And [D] dream of being [C] happy once a[G]gain


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Verse 2




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[G] but there was


[G] always something,that drove her [C] toward the edge


[G] whispers of doubt and fear, that [D]never went away


[C]she was crying for help, trying hard to [G] find some relief


She was [D]hoping she could go back to [C]when she be[G]lieved





Chorus (2)


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[G]That she could


[C ] take a walk in the park, go barefoot in dewy[G] grass


[C]dance in the sand, and not be afraid to [G] laugh


[C] sing silly songs, and take risks without a [G]care


And [D] paint her desires on a [C] canvas made of [G]air


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Repeat  Chorus (1)


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[G]she wishes she could




[C] jump in the ocean and dance among the [G]waves


[C] spread her arms, and fly to the [G]moon,


[C]sleep under the stars, far from all of her [G] pain


And [D] dream of being [C] happy once a[G]gain


.


Outgo


She was


[D] dreaming of being [C] happy once a[G]gain


She was


[D]hoping she could go back to [C]when she be[G]lieved




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262 Reply by TIGLJK

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Jets


That is so .... applicable to probably every young boy ever.
Leave it to imagination as to who was the protagonist ( dad, mom, grandparent sibling......

Nice song -looking forward to hearing it

Jim

p.s.

apparently it is appropriate if it took you this long to finish !  smile     

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263 Reply by TIGLJK

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Brian
What I will do is photocopy the pictures and have them color those rather than ruin the book .
Once one starts coloring they are all gonna want to color.
I will send you results.

Did you get my email ?
Jim     

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264 Reply by TIGLJK

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BRIAN

GREAT NEWS   


Your book arrived today - thanks for the copy for our school !

I just read it -   and it is perfect.   Not one thing I would change!

I wish my grandkids could meet Hazel - they would get along great !

We are going on Vacation next week - all 7 of my grandkids will be with us (plus one that is inside waiting to come out in October)
I can't wait to red it to them !!

Thanks so much for such a great piece of art !

Awesome my friend, you should be very proud!

I encourage all chordie members that have young grandkids -  ORDER THIS- it is very much worth it!!     

CHEERS !!!!
Jim

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265 Reply by TIGLJK

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Brian

LOL   that lead singer looks just like my brother Bob did when he was in HS - seriously - they could be twins.
I will email you a pic of my bro

Gave me a good laugh this morning.

I liked the song too !

Thanks for sharing

Jim     

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266 Reply by TIGLJK

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That was very awesome Brian ! 
So cool they got together.   
I agree with Phill - that was exactly what I was thinking.... I will add that the sense of Pride was in there faces ( although it was so naive as all young soldiers seem to be) that they were going to go to war and then come back.  It didn't work that way for millions of young men across the years of conflict.

Great song !

Thanks for sharing

Jim     

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267 Reply by TIGLJK

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Kiki Jan is gonna neuter you for calling the Uke a silly instrument.
You should probably avoid visiting her ! smile

tragic, but hilarious story     

it also reminds of the name song  from the 60's ....
Brian, Brian, bo Brian, banana fana fo filly, fee fie mo milly, Brian    smile.

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268 Reply by TIGLJK

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Mr. Bojangles - Jerry Jeff Walker           Layla - Eric Clapton

Amarillo by Morning -George Strait    Please Come to Boston  Dave Loggins

I'm On Fire - Bruce Springsteen          Breathe  - Faith Hill

When I'm Sixty-Four - Beatles            Forever Young - Bob Dylan     

and one that is from a guy down the Kiwi/Australia way -    I love it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRLyLTwVjlc&t=18s    Silverwater/Long Bay    (got a place and an element!!)

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269 Topic by TIGLJK

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Well

I think this isn't too shabby..... just a young rocker that thinks
living for today is the only way to go.


Chasing my dreams, hope I never caught by Jim  Kenyon


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Verse 1


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[E]Never gonna believe everything I’m told


[E]not going to have my [E7] mind controlled


[A]someday I'm gonnabreak the mold


let’s[E] hope it happens before I get old




I might [B7] seem lost but don't [C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm [A] chasing my dreams [B7], hope I never get [E]caught


.


Verse 2




[E]let's party all night, that's what I say


[E]ain't got no money saved for a [E7] rainy day


[A] can't think of the future, it's far away


can't [E] live worrying about testerday




I might [B7]seem lost but don't ya[C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm[A] chasing my dreams [B7], hope I never get [E]caught


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Verse 3




[E] don't really care what people are saying


[E] all I wanna hear is my [E7] music playing


[A] Lord knows there's dues that I'm paying


to [E] save this soul needs a whole lot of praying





I might [B7]seem lost but don't [C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm [A] chasing my dreams [B7], hope I never get [E]caught


.




.Verse 4


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[E] livin' for today with no long term plan


[E] hope I'm not dealt a [E7]dead man's hand


[A] strumming life's rhythm, making a stand


yeah [E]rocking the night with my band




I might [B7]seem lost but don't [C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm[A] chasing my dreams [B7], hope I never get [E]caught


(Outgo )


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yeah




I might [B7]seem kinda crazy [C7] but that's al[B7] right


let's[A] have some fun and [B7] party all through the [E] night




I might [B7]seem lost but don't [C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm [A] chasing my dreams [B7], hope I never get [E]caught


play slow


.


I might [B7]seem lost but don't ya[C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm [A] chasing my dreams [B7], and I hope I never get [E]caught





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270 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thanks Phill !

Feel free to take a stab at that Rock n' roll song  if you have the time and Ann doesn't have a whole list of Honey Dew stuff for you.
It was my feeble attempt at rock n' roll - thought is was a decent idea - but probably screwed up the chords and phrasing !

Thanks for your kind words.

Jim     

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271 Topic by TIGLJK

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https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … rs-of-love
let me know what ya think please 

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272 Reply by TIGLJK

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EB  Liked this one - I had never heard it either.

Was it a big hit in '87 ?

Jim     

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273 Reply by TIGLJK

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Jan these were awesome  - I especially liked the campfire song.  It is always great to hear your beautiful singing voice.

I would love to hear you sing an original if you have one.

Thanks for sharing

Jim     

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274 Reply by TIGLJK

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EasyB

I have never heard that before - but it was pretty good.
I was thinking the exact same thing about the chordie situation - in fact thats why I wrote that rock song - just to post something.

I am hoping that the absence of activity is not health related. 

C'mon chordies - let's get active again.  smile

Jim

p.s Brian

My book I ordered is en route - I can't wait to share your work with my grandkids!! 
I hope others on here ordered as well.
I enjoyed reading yours and all the others short bios on the Underground Bookstore author page - so many cool people.     

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275 Reply by TIGLJK

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That was from last year, but still awesome.     

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