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Hi Alex,
I did see the photo of Taylor but I could not get your Putfile to play. Actually as it happens I am pleased that I could not as then I would not have had the pleasure of playing your song and a pleasure it certainly was. A great chord sequence and lovely lyrics in fact if you were not recording your own songs these days I would have had a shot at it (I will probably record it for my own enjoyment). Great song, thank you.
Roger
Beautiful song Jeff,
A great chord sequence that lends itself easily to a melody and it fingerpicks great. The opening two lines are a classic:
"Time will heal your deepest sorrow
Help you reflect on what life means"
Thank you,
Roger
Hi Ken,
A Happy Burns Day to you.
I am not sure of the version of this song you are refering to. Perhaps you can find it on YouTube or somewhere and post a link.
Turning back the clock a year or two (October 1964) Freddie and the Dreamers had a song, "I Understand" which was sung over the top of "Auld Lang Syne" and that was always a favourite if mine. After much searching I have found this black and white video from '65. I am afraid the audio is poor and synchronization out of phase but it's all I could find:
http://www.yamelo.com/detail.php?charti … 0EDwJ4xYVY
Roger
And today's lesson is - If You Find Something You Like ADD It To Your Favourites.
I wish I had learnt that one, I too have lost links to stuff I liked.
Roger
Politics, the root of all evil, well that is now it seems sometimes. That apart it is a good easily played song that perhaps you should record and send it the White House and Congress (anonymously so there are nor reprisals of course).
Wel done,
Roger
Hi Lieven,
Nice little song you have there. I love the chord progression although for me I added an extra G at end of the 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th line to break the C continuing fron one line to the next. I am not critising but it suited my fingerpicking and the melody I put to it.
Well done,
Roger
Great James,
You never cease to amaze me with the quality, and variety, of your songs. I look forward to hearing your recording of it.
Roger
Hi PPonU4Me
Welcome to Chordie and the songwriting section. As Jase has pointed out it the only way to do it is to try and keep trying. However you do have a start although if I am honest I think that a verse with just two chords repeated may be a bit repetative but that is a personal opinion and with the right melody it could work.
For the lyrics just write a simple poem, it need not be long to start, you can add to it later. You also need not bother about it rhyming, the metre is more important, and then play your chords to it. With a little luck and a bit of perseverence you will find a melody comes to mind.
You could aways pinch someone else's lyrics to start with but for heaven's sake get their approval BEFORE you post it. You can use any of mine if you wish but don't forget my royalties when you make a fortune with them 
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I hope that helps.
Good luck,
Roger
Hi Lieven,
I have just switched on and seen that "The Beep Song" has returned so I have played it quickly in case it does a disappearing act again and I enjoyed it. I will pay it again later and correct a few errors that I made the first time through. The lyrics are fine and the chord sequence is great and considering that English is your third language it is excellent work.
The only minor critisism I would make is that it would be easier to perform if the lines were shorter (i.e. make each line into two lines) as sometimes the wordwrap causes the chord to be difficult to read.
Well done,
Roger
Ferreira do Alentejo, Portugal.
Well thanks Rebel,
I have now been able to play "Slip Away" right through and it has made my evening. Great song. Thank you,
Roger
Thanks Toney,
You are so right and I will keep that one to myself,
Roger
Hi John,
Nice song and a good chord progression although my fingers are aching after the C#7 (I cheated and played C# towards the end - sorry). Well done,
Roger
Hi Lieven,
James is 100% right. Writing songs is a disipline that needs practice and patience just like learning to play the guitar. All of us write some good stuff, some mediocre ones and some darn awful ones. OK Jeff and James produce a great number of songs but I would like to bet that they both have a lot of unfinished ones and others that they are not happy with. They have been writing for a long time and it is easier for them than it is for most of us but it is NOT a competition, it is supposed to be fun.
Yes it takes time, but so do most things that are worthwhile.
Why do you need to use less difficult chords? If the music calls for an obscure chord then so be it.
None of us are competing and often what one person does gives an idea or inspiration to another.
Maybe what you need to do is to find one that you like and spend time to work on it to get it as good as you can before posting it. Or post it for opinion and then revise it if neccessary. It certainly helps if you can record it so you can listen to it critically and see if it can be improved.
I will let you into a little secret here but don't let anyone else know. Nearly every song that I have put on Chordie I have sent to my two critics first, my ex-wife, Sue and Helena (Old Doll) and I get their opinions before I post it.
Another idea is if it is the lyrics that are a problem and you are happier writing the music why not ask someone to write lyrics for you. I have on a couple of occasions taken someone's poem and put music to it, that can be fun too.
And if I were closer I would be bullying you into using your Boss BR 600 and recording your stuff.
Take care,
Roger
Hi Jcellini,
How's this for an idea. Why not open a flickr site or similar and get Chordie members to send you photo's of their guitars and you can then upload them so they are all in one place. For members I run Friends of Chordie, Guitarpix runs a YouTube site for videos you could run one for photo's. Food for thought.
Roger
Wowee, that is fantactic, break a leg girl.
Hi Rhiannon,
Another super song from you and as James has already said, it would be nice if you could find the time to get around to recording some of your songs. I, for one wold love to hear you.
Roger
Hi BoneDaddy,
It is only the [ song] (and I have inserted an extra space) that you have to be very wary of. This is the 'switch on' command for the special formatting, so you can use [/song] the 'switch off' and {soc} without a problem.
Roger
Chordie is the brainchild of Per, the 'Mighty Admin', it is he who sorts out the bugs and technical problems. I have to agree it was a brilliant idea, well done Per.
Roger
HI Alex,
Welcome to Chordie I am sure you are going to get plenty of advice here.
Now I may be wrong and I may have misunderstood but from what I read you have been working hard with chords and scales and not having fun. Playing any instrument must fun so I would suggest that you find some song that you know and really like and learn them. You can of course improvise and play a lead solo for a verse if you wnt to stretch yourself further.
Roger
Rhiannon,
So sorry for the delay in commenting on your song. Firstly the chords do not need changing they flow fine and fit in well with the sentiment of your song. As for the lyrics, well the guy is an idiot, fancy not wanting to hold your hand. Mind you that might be a bit unfair, a lot of us chaps are very shy and frightened of rejection and so are reluctant to make the first move. Perhaps you should record it and 'accidently' let him hear it to give him the encouagement he needs. The lyrics are lovely, well done,
Roger
Helena,
I am sorry for the delay in replying. A great song and I hope that you have really found some happiness. I like the chord sequence and the lyrics remind us the we should cherish each other and not take for granted. Well done,
Roger
Hi Lieven,
Sorry to hear about you broken finger I hope that it soon mends and you can start playing again.
Venice is one of my favourite cities and you song has brough back some wonderful memories. Great lyrics and chord progression. Thank you and well done,
Roger
Wonderful song James just wonderful. If more people believed in what you and MLK believe in the world would be a happier place.
Roger
Well done BoneDaddy,
About time too. I like your song and am pleased that you have taken the plunge on YouTube. I also gave you 5 stars.
Nice one,
Roger
p.s. everyone please try and remember Ken's promice. I mean a Scotsman offering to buy a present and not only that to also pay for the postage to America!! It must be a first.
On writing that I must add in all seriousness that I have spent some time in Scotland and contrary to popular belief the Scots are really very generous and welcoming.
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