We lost a good one today - Toby Keith Died of Cancer.
What a shame - he was one of the Good guys of Country music.
So many great songs.
We will miss him.
R.I.P Toby 62 is way too young !
351 2024-02-07 00:40:12
Topic: R.I.P (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
353 2024-02-01 19:49:40
Re: Sound cloud version of my song - In My Eyes (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Phill
I took your advice - switched it up and took out the repeated verse. I like it much better.
I will try to a re-do on the recording soon .
See - that's why I need you guys here on chordie to help me.
Thank you !!!
Now if you could only wave your magic wand make me able to sing !:)
Jim
354 2024-01-31 16:03:42
Topic: Sound cloud version of my song - In My Eyes (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Here it is - and once again, apologies for the singing 
Let me know what you think - all comments and suggestions are appreciated
Jim
355 2024-01-31 11:32:06
Re: JANUARY 2024 FSOTM – NEW, FRESH, GRANDAD, GUITAR, PHONE, HOME (29 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jan and all of you New Zealanders ....
what a classic song...... I had never heard of it before. A lot of history with that song.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/audio/player?audio_id=2568482
Great cover Jan.
I can picture it being sung by a bunch of people at a party.
Thanks for sharing.
Jim
356 2024-01-28 12:06:21
Topic: Jam Play (0 replies, posted in JamPlay.com)
I am thinking of subscribing to jam play for lessons. Has anyone on Chordie used this site ? Just wondering how good it si.
It actually looks good and the price seems fair for an annual subscription.
any advice would be appreciated.
Jim
357 2024-01-26 12:09:23
Re: In My Eyes (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Jan
I think it flows pretty well now after many revisions.
Try to record it soon.
Thanks for the kind words.
Jim
358 2024-01-24 16:45:59
Re: The day you got your 1st guitar (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Great story Richard - Nice guitars.
When you put out your new album maybeinclude a pic of thaqt first guitar ?
Thanksfor sharing.
Jim
359 2024-01-22 18:59:17
Re: The day you got your 1st guitar (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Awesome Twang Town !
Thanks for contributing
Jim
360 2024-01-21 12:04:05
Re: JANUARY 2024 FSOTM – NEW, FRESH, GRANDAD, GUITAR, PHONE, HOME (29 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Mojo
This has comments from 3 years ago, but I don't remember it.
It's very poignant and superbly performed.
Your voice and style - just crazy dude, I love it. It always makes me feel like you are a cowboy
just playing his heart out - using lyrics that are his life. Magnificent man!
Please keep coming around, and keep the songs coming as well.
Jim
361 2024-01-21 04:32:40
Re: The day you got your 1st guitar (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Phill
Your Nana was a saint - she never knew you would please so many people with your abilities and help poor souls like m along the way.
God Bless her!
Great Story !
362 2024-01-20 12:02:00
Topic: The day you got your 1st guitar (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey fellow chordie members !
New did a sing recently about the day of getting that 1st guitar.
I thought it would be pretty cool if the members here would all write a little blurb about the day they got their 1st guitar.
My first guitar came when I was in my 50's 
It was a squire stratocaster. I had no clue as to how to play a guitar when I bought it, but I had always wanted to play. When my wife came in my office and saw it, she just rolled her eyes and said " oh no" !
I have found that it is my go to activity to relax and relieve tension.
I'm still not very good, but I love to just play and write songs. My latest guitar which my daughters surprised me with, is a Rickenbacker 330 fireglo. It is by far the nicest playing guitar my fingers have ever touched and has inspired me to even practice more
Looking forward to others stories, which I am sure which will be much better stories.
I have included this song by Guy Clark - about his guitar story.......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL3HrVBsy1Y
Jim
363 2024-01-20 11:52:29
Re: JANUARY 2024 FSOTM – NEW, FRESH, GRANDAD, GUITAR, PHONE, HOME (29 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Peatle
Good one ! Loved the lyrical message in song.
Richard
It made me think - it would be a great post for all chordie members to write a little bit in a separate thread - "The Day I got my 1st guitar"
I think I will give it a go and see what happens - could be interesting if people respond.
364 2024-01-19 17:13:35
Re: Silence is deafening (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Um well yeah Neo ! When doe it get released.
Do chordians get a sneak preview of at least one song ?
Jim
365 2024-01-17 23:19:13
Re: Muireann Bradley (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
seems like NZ is chiming in well, only one missing is easybeat !
this girl is really rally unique - her octave changes are superb
366 2024-01-14 14:10:17
Re: In My Eyes (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
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
Thanks for your input my friend !
Jim
367 2024-01-13 19:52:58
Re: In My Eyes (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
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
Jim
368 2024-01-13 13:05:29
Topic: In My Eyes (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
A near complete re-write of a song of mine.
In My Eyes By Jim Kenyon
capo on 5th fret
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Verse 1
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[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
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Verse 2
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[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
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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
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[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
369 2024-01-13 10:21:11
Re: Muireann Bradley (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
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.
370 2024-01-11 21:41:04
Topic: Silence is deafening (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Has everyone on the Chordie forum been abducted by aliens or all on vacation at the same time?
Except for spam I haven't seen a post in more than a week.
371 2023-12-31 13:10:53
Topic: re-write of a song (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
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
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[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
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[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
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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
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[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
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[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
372 2023-12-30 13:44:27
Re: Oldie ... but really good (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
yep - it's different - guess that's why I like it too.
373 2023-12-30 13:43:09
Re: One Hundred Trillion Cells (6 replies, posted in Poems)
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.
374 2023-12-29 16:40:04
Topic: Oldie ... but really good (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
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
375 2023-12-29 11:01:50
Re: One Hundred Trillion Cells (6 replies, posted in Poems)
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