251 Reply by TIGLJK

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seems like NZ is chiming in well, only one missing is easybeat ! smile

this girl is really rally unique - her octave changes are superb     

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252 Reply by TIGLJK

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Ok Phill

I went back and cut some stuff and changed a few lines - I think it will work 4/4
It flows much better now I think.
I forgot to mention that I was playing it with a capo on fret 5

I also Changed the Title smile

Thanks for your input my friend !


Jim     

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253 Reply by TIGLJK

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Lol Phill

I don't know.  I just was strumming and writing.
I'm sure the music part needs lots of work.

I know this is odd bc i have more than 4 lines in the chorus

when I was writing this i just kinda plucked and strummed  - and it seemed to fit and sound okay

I don't know enough about music to adequately answer your question Phill.
I would take any suggestions you have or listen to any way you would think it should sound - you always seem to be able to adjust my songs in very nice way with a quite harmonious outcome.
Thanks for looking at it.

ps I had to look up the word unrequited - but now that I did - the answer is yes - you are spot on ( although the poor dude seems hopeful   smile

Jim     

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254 Topic by TIGLJK

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A near complete re-write of a song of mine.

In My Eyes   By Jim Kenyon


capo on 5th fret


.




Verse 1


.


[Em]I’m standing here, and you’re right there


I[G] want to reach out, but baby I‘m scared


your [Em] glistening lips look wet with wine


I'd[G] love to hold you, bring them next to mine


they [C] say good things come to those who wait


so I’ll [D] wait for you no [C]matter how long it [G]takes


I’ll [D] wait for you no [C]matter how long it [G]takes


.




Verse 2


.


[Em]From the moment I saw you, I knew


that my [G] reasons for living, would be about you


yeah [Em] you’re the woman I dream about


you’re [G] the one that puts me on a cloud


I [C] know that we were meant to be,


because [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see


'cause [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see


.




Chorus


.


[C]I want to be the one you never doubt


[G] Yeah, the one that you can’t live without


so [C] tell me please what you want me to do


this [G] heart ain't nothing without you


[C]The future so quickly becomes the past,


but I'm [D] sure what’s done in [C] love will [G] last


yeah, I'm [D] sure what’s done in [C] love will [G] last


.




Verse 3


.


oh I'd[Em] love to hear you say you love me


when you're [G] near, there's nowhere I'd rather be


[Em]you make me feel like never before



every [G] moment with you leaves me wanting more


can't [Em] think of words to eplain how i feel


but I [D] know what love [C] is, and I know it's [G]real


yeah I [D] know what love [C] is, and I know it's [G]real




.






Chorus


.


[C]I want to be the one you never doubt


[G] Yeah, the one that you can’t live without


so [C] tell me please what you want me to do


‘cause [G] this heart ain't nothing without you


[C]The future so quickly becomes the past,


but I'm [D] sure what’s done in [C] love will [G] last


yeah, I'm [D] sure what’s done in [C] love will [G] last


.






Repeat Verse 2


.


[Em]From the moment I saw you, yeah, baby I knew


that my [G] reasons for living, would be about you


yeah [Em] you’re the woman I dream about


and you’re [G] the one love I can’t live without


I [C] know that we were meant to be,


because [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see


'cause [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see






Fade out




I [C] just know that we were meant to be,


because [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see




slow




'cause [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see



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255 Reply by TIGLJK

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Wow !
Wow!
Wow!


I just watched about 8 other videos of this girl. What a great guitar talent and fabulous and UNIQUE voice.  She will be a star I am sure.
Thanks for sharing this Peatle - it emphasizes exactly what Phill and others have stressed - you won't get good at playing the guitar without hours of practice and discipline.
I sincerely appreciated her dad as well - he has done it right ! KUDOS to him.     

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256 Topic by TIGLJK

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Has everyone on the Chordie forum been abducted by aliens or all on vacation at the same time? smile

Except for spam I haven't seen a post in more than a week. 

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257 Topic by TIGLJK

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I re wrote this song using small changes in lyrics ( and the Title)  and a re-arrangement of chords.

probably a country  folk style song... but I like it much better like this

one of these days after I play a few more times I will record and post it.

Her Voice by Jim Kenyon



Verse 1


.


[G]I went down to the river, I was feeling kinda down


I [D7] couldn’t find no friends, there was, no one was around


I [G] tried to think of something happy, but [C]nothing came to mind


Then [G] I thought I heard her voice, [D]coming from be[G]hind


.


Saying  remember


[G]sunshine will greet you [C]every single[D] day, so


keep [G] a song in your heart to [Am]keep troubles a[D]way


[G]know that through love, you can [C]do anything you try


So [G] take a leap of faith, don’t let[D] life pass you[G] by


[G] take a leap of faith, don’t let[D] life pass you[G] by


.




Verse 2


.


[G]That voice always was, my favorite sound to hear


It [D7] sounded like an angel, whispering in my ear


when [G] I turned to see her ya’ [C] know she wasn’t there


So I [G] closed my eyes and saw her, with[D] flowers in her[G] hair




.




Chorus


.




she was singing


[G] sunshine will greet you [C]every single[D] day, so


keep [G] a song in your heart to [Am]keep troubles a[D]way


[G]know that through love, you can [C] do anything you try


So [G] take a leap of faith, don’t let[D] life pass you[G] by


[G] take a leap of faith, don’t let[D] life pass you[G] by


.




Verse 3



.


[G] close to bein’ broke, but thought I was just bein' free


always [D7] hoping things could be the way they used to be


I was [G] torn by a broken heart, a [C] pain that makes you cry


Then I [G] heard her voice saying, give [D] love another [G] try


.


chorus


.


i heard her say


[G] sunshine will greet you [C]every single[D] day, so


keep [G] a song in your heart to [Am]keep troubles a[D]way


[G]know that through love, you can [C]do anything you try


So [G] take a leap of faith, don’t let[D] life pass you[G] by


[G] take a leap of faith, don’t let[D] life pass you[G] by


.


Verse 4


.


[G]So I went to her house and I knocked on her door


Had a[D7] handful of flowers I bought at the store


When that [G]door opened up, I [C]saw a smile on her face


And that [G]voice told my heart it was [D]in the right [G]place


.




and she sang


.


[G]sunshine will greet you [C]every single[D] day, so


keep [G] a song in your heart to [Am]keep troubles a[D]way


[G]know that through love, you can [C] do anything you try


So [G] take a leap of faith, don’t let[D] life pass you[G] by


[G] take a leap of faith, don’t let[D] life pass you[G] by




.




So [G] take a leap of faith, don’t let[D] life pass you[G] by


[G] take a leap of faith, don’t let[D] life pass you[G] by






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258 Reply by TIGLJK

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yep - it's different - guess that's why I like it too.     

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259 Reply by TIGLJK

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It is a really good book.  I am sure you will enjoy it.

That poem is  a good one Peatle - made me smile !

Cheers to you and Maree for a Happy and Healthy New Year.     

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260 Topic by TIGLJK

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I came across this by chance, and loved it.

Thought I would share it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mfRNTFYFQc

Just puts you in a happy place.

Jim 

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261 Reply by TIGLJK

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Peatle,
Great writing .....  we are all connected.

If you have never read the book" The Alchemist" by Paulo Goelho - I would recommend it.
It is an easy read - so simple, yet so deep.
Thanks for the post !

Jim     

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262 Topic by TIGLJK

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I changed it around a bit.

Hope you like it

https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … al_sharing

all comments + or - are appreciated. 

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263 Reply by TIGLJK

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RoundWound vs. Half-Round vs. Flatwound Guitar Strings

The profile of the wrap wire affects the tone and feel of your guitar strings.

    Roundwound guitar strings have a round external wire wrapped around a wire core. They offer the brightest sound, making them ideal for rock, country and some blues music (especially among lead guitarists). Their ribbed texture gives the strings more grip but also makes more “string noise”, which is noise created by moving one’s fingers against the strings.
    Half-round guitar strings, or half-wound strings,have a warmer sound due to the strings being round-wound, then ground down for a smoother feel. This reduces string noise when changing chords while retaining some of the roundwound string’s sound qualities. Think of half-round strings as a halfway or compromise between roundwound and flatwound strings.
    Flatwound guitar strings offer the warmest, most vintage sound of these three profiles. The flat ribbon wire provides the smoothest polished surface, practically eliminating string noise and making it easier on the fingertips. This string is perfect for performing anything from blues to jazz while remaining suitable for modern rock. The downsides are that flatwound strings are harder to bend and come in more limited gauge offerings.     

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264 Reply by TIGLJK

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What a beautiful place - Wow !! Enjoy     

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265 Reply by TIGLJK

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Neo - what is the app you utilize ?     

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266 Reply by TIGLJK

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Phill

Nice song - can't wait to hear it.

At least she didn't leave you tied to the bed for the maids to find  smile

Merry Christmas to you and Ann

Jim     

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267 Reply by TIGLJK

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Jan,
I hope so too !

Thanks for giving it a listen.

Merry Christmas to you !

Jim     

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268 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thanks Guys... I will do a better version sometime over the break from school.

Jim     

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269 Topic by TIGLJK

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This is a real quick ( not very good) recording of the Christmas song I wrote called He Was Born.
Blame it on easybeat - he got me going on this topic!  smile

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

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270 Reply by TIGLJK

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yup     

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271 Reply by TIGLJK

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Brian =- that is fabulous !!

Looking forward to that for sure !!

Jim     

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272 Reply by TIGLJK

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bahahahahahaha

Brian   A delivery man !   
So Clever !!  Great song.
I love how you write - such creativity.
  Awesome song.

Jim     

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273 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thank you Peatle     

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274 Reply by TIGLJK

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I wrote this this morning... it is posted in songwriting as well..... but is a Christmas song

I think it could the crowd singing along  smile
Please sing and play in the same fashion as the gospel song,  ” This Train”    here is a version of that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb2uciHpe4U&t=6s

He Was Born by Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


.




[G]Jesus was born our savior, Jesus


Yes, Jesus was born our savior, [D] Jesus


[G]Jesus was born our savior,


[C]And his love won’t ever waiver


[G]Jesus was [D]born our savior,[G] Jesus




.


Chorus




[G]Angels sang Glory be , angels


Angels sang Hallelujah, [D]angels


[G] those Angels sang Glory be,


[C]He is born for you and me


Sang [G] Hallelujah, [D]Glory be, those[G],angels




.


Verse 2




[G]Mary his virgin Mother, Mary


Mary his virgin Mother, [D]Mary


[G]Mary his virgin Mother's


[C] child's a King like no other


Oh,[G] Mary his [D]virgin Mother,[G] Mary


.




Sing chorus again




.




Verse 2


.


[G]Wise men saw that star, wise men


Wise men saw that star, [D]wise men


[G]Wise men saw that star,



[C]Bringing gifts from afar


Oh, [G]Wise men they [D]saw that star, [G]wise men


.




Sing chorus again


.


Verse 3


.


[G] born in Bethlehem, he was born


[G] born in Bethlehem, he[D] was born


[G] born in Bethlehem, oh


[C]Peace on Earth Good will to men


Oh,[G]born in Bethle[D]hem, he [G]was born


.


chorus again




repeat Verse 1


.


[G]Jesus was born our savior, Jesus


Yes, Jesus was born our savior, [D] Jesus


[G]Jesus was born our savior,


[C]And his love won’t ever waiver


[G]Jesus was [D]born our savior,[G] Jesus


.


Chorus


[G]Angels sang Glory be , angels


Angels sang Hallelujah, [D]angels


[G] those Angels sang Glory be,


[C]He is born for you and me


Sang [G] Hallelujah, [D]Glory be, those[G],angels




Sang [G] Hallelujah, [D]Glory be, those[G],angels


Sang [G] Hallelujah, [D]Glory be, those[G],angels


.


.


finish with singing last line and fade it out



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275 Topic by TIGLJK

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I wrote this this morning...

I think it could the crowd singing along  smile
Please sing and play in the same fashion as the gospel song,  ” This Train”    here is a version of that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb2uciHpe4U&t=6s

He Is Born by Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


.




[G]Jesus was born our savior, Jesus


Yes, Jesus was born our savior, [D] Jesus


[G]Jesus was born our savior,


[C]And his love won’t ever waiver


[G]Jesus was [D]born our savior,[G] Jesus




.


Chorus




[G]Angels sang Glory be, those angels


Angels sang Hallelujah, [D]angels


[G] those Angels sang Glory be,


[C]He is born,the Prince of Peace


sing [G]Glory be, [D] Hallelujah, [G],angels




.


Verse 2




[G]Mary his virgin Mother, Mary


Mary his virgin Mother, [D]Mary


[G]Mary his virgin Mother's


[C] child's a King like no other


Oh,[G] Mary his [D]virgin Mother,[G] Mary


.




Sing chorus again




.




Verse 2


.


[G]Wise men saw that star, wise men


Wise men saw that star, [D]wise men


[G]Wise men saw that star,


[C]Bringing gifts from afar



Oh, [G]Wise men they [D]saw that star, [G]wise men


.




Sing chorus again


.


Verse 3


.


[G] born in Bethlehem, he was born


[G] born in Bethlehem, he[D] was born


[G] born in Bethlehem, oh


[C]Peace on Earth Good will to men


Oh,[G]born in Bethle[D]hem, he [G]was born


.


chorus again




repeat Verse 1


.


[G]Jesus was born our savior, Jesus


Yes, Jesus was born our savior, [D] Jesus


[G]Jesus was born our savior,


[C]And his love won’t ever waiver


[G]Jesus was [D]born our savior,[G] Jesus


.


Chorus




[G]Angels sang Glory be, those angels


Angels sang Hallelujah, [D]angels


[G] those Angels sang Glory be,


[C]He is born,the Prince of Peace


sing [G]Glory be, [D] Hallelujah, [G],angels




sing [G]Glory be, [D] Hallelujah, [G],angels


sing [G]Glory be, [D] Hallelujah, [G],angels


sing [G]Glory be, [D] Hallelujah, [G],angels


.


.


finish with singing last line and fade it out



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