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

Peatle

Good stuff my man!

top line lyrics -spot on realty check.

Thanks for sharing

Jim     

377

(6 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Peatle,
I agree with all above.. Really nice voice- gonna move forward and rise up I am sure.

Jim     

Send video - I think you are excellent.     

Good stuff Graham - looks like a lot of fun
jim     

380

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

I wish I had the time to practice.
That was my plan when I retired.... isn't working out that way ! smile     

381

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thank you fellas for taking the time to take another look at this.


Jeff - yes I liked the first version as well, but got noodling around and started singing it this way and it was just more comfortable to me.
EB - yeah that chord is an easy move from the A  I was playing it and it sounded good - so I too looked up what it was actually called too.
       The reason I have not been so active of late has been that my school called me back in to teach until they can find someone - the teacher they had quit 5 days before the start of school. Plus I am still coaching soccer.
Phill - thanks - I hope you do give it a go. I'm sure you would make it sound a lot better than I can  smile

Peatle - Thanks for your kind words. tried to sneak in  some analogies there.

again - thanks to all for the comments- much appreciated

Jim     

382

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

A song I had written a while ago - revamped it.

Close your eyes by Jim Kenyon


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Verse 1


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[A] There’s a cold wind that’s [D/bm] whistling, through the [D] lonesome [A]pines


I’m [A] just wondering [D/bm] where it’s been, and [D] what it left down the [A]line


It re [A] minds me of a [D/bm] love that once was [D] in this heart of [A] mine


There [A] ain’tnothing [D/bm]quite as lonely as a [D] love that’s left be [A] hind


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Chorus




[A] Close your [E] eyes to[D]night,


and [A] set your [E]self [D]free


Oh, [A] close your [E]eyes to[D]night,


And [D] tell me what it is, that you [A] see


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Verse 2




[A]the sunset this [D/bm] evening, marks the [D]end of the [A]day


it [A] makes me sad, ‘cause there’s [D/bm] nothing I can [D] do to make it [A]stay


It re[A] minds me of the [D/bm] night you left, I didn’t [D] know what to [A]say


there ain’t [A] nothing quite as lonely as a [D] love that slips a [A ]way


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Chorus


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Please [A] close your [E] eyes to[D] night,


[A] travel [E] back in [D]time


Oh [A] Close your [E] eyes and [D]tell me,


Am I [D] ever on your [A] mind ?



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Verse 3


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A There’s a train in the [D/bm]valley,that’s [D] rolling down the [A] track


So [A] hard to tell [D/bm] where it’s heading, or [D] if it might turn [A] back


It re [A] minds me of a [D/bm]love that’s lost and [D]slipped right through a [A]crack


Ya’ know [A] ain’t nothing [D/bm]quite as lonely, as a [D] love you can’t get [A] back


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Chorus


[A] Close your [E] eyes to[D]night,


and [A] set your [E]self [D]free


Oh, [A] close your [E]eyes to[D]night,


And [D] tell me what it is, that you [A] see


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Please [A] close your [E] eyes to[D] night,


[A] travel [E] back in [D]time


Oh [A] Close your [E] eyes and [D]tell me,


Am I [D] ever on your [A] mind ?


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slower




Oh [A] Close your [E] eyes and [D]tell me,


am I ever on your [A] mind ?


Oh [A] Close your [E] eyes and [D]tell me,


am I ever on your [A] mind ?




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(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Brian,

Do so !  That is brilliant stuff---- I'm telling ya the kindergartners loved it.
The teacher thought I wrote it at first and told me I should get it published - so it isn't just me.
The robot one was so clever as well !! You have a talent buddy, follow your passion!
Jim     

384

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Mojo
I am back for round 2


every time I liste to this I love it more and more !
Seriously - this is a hit, man !!

Jim     

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(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Brian,
your poem was read to the kindergarten class at my school. They thought it was hilarious
I added their teacher's name to the lady that had socks stolen.

So - get it frigging published !

Jim     

386

(9 replies, posted in Poems)

Brian
you are killing it Dude ! 

So impressed.  you are so witty and clever!

Jim     

387

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I agree with Jan and Peatle as well - Nicely done !!     

388

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

That is brilliant !  Love it !!     
You should make it into a kids song!

Richard
i quite agree with Peatle on this  - very impressive.

Be cool to attend

Jim     

390

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jeff

Neat little song. 
Thought the music was well played.  Song fits your voice nicely.
I think you tended to rush a couple of lines just a little bit though - but
you sing and play so much better than I can so what do I know smile ?

Nice job!
Keep'em coming

Jim     

Wow -That is amazing and clever !  Well Done and welcome to chordie     

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(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jeff
cute rendition of an episode

Reminds me a bit of Steve Earle and Rodney Crowell  in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUML2yWVn8c

except I'm sure you weren't as lit up as they were smile

Jim     

393

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Holy Cow Mojo !!!

That is an incredible song.
Get it on the radio or something - If Luke Byran wrote it and sang it it would be on the charts immediately !

The Lyrics, the melody, the performance, and your unique voice made this a pleasure to listen too.

Thanks for sharing.

Can you post the lyrics and Chords ?

Jim     

Mojo
That's great - gives you time to lean these songs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhN8SdulOFc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRLML36HnzU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmjrTcYMqBM

LOL smile

If you did- I might go to that party ! smile

Jim     

Great version Neo

The CAT !!    I thought it was a fake one at first:)

Thanks for sharing

Jim     

hysterical  - EB  you are amazingly witty !

  Enjoyed the video Peatle !!   



Jim     

397

(3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Peatle

I liked that a lot - thought he was excellent.

I have been away a week on vacation  with my family - one of the best weeks of my life.
So much fun having all my kids and grandkids together in one place with my wife and I.
Topsail Island, NC  - it is a paradise for sure


Thanks for posting this Peatle !
Here is a link to Guy Clark - keeping with the " roll" theme ! smile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVpqrnDonto


Jim     

Graham- I wish I could sing and play like you or Phill - I  would play every venue I could.

It looks like so much fun - even though I have seen a lot of idiots giving live music a bunch uncalled for crap.

Enjoy the ride man, I'm just a wannabee spectator!

Jim     

That's very interesting Peatle - never heard that before about the proposal and refusal - can't say I truly believe it.

Good stuff though - nice singer.

Thanks for posting

Cheers

Jim     

Graham
YES !!

That song was actually in my head as I was writing it.

It will be cool to hear your version.

Thanks!!