501 Reply by TIGLJK

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Graham

music sounds good - looks like a fun party !

Watching it reminded me of the lyrics to the Brad Paisley song - Alcohol

And since the day I left Milwaukee
Lynchburg and Bordeaux, France
Been making the bars lots of big money
And helping white people dance
I got you in trouble in high school
But college, now that was a ball
You had some of the best times
You'll never remember with me
Alcohol, alcohol

Thanks for the share - Cheers to a Happy Holiday season !

Jim     

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502 Reply by TIGLJK

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Christmas Comes But Once A Year Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


[C]Christmas comes but [G]once a year


[Am]Angels singing for [Em] all to hear


To [F]celebrate the [C]birth of Christ


Re[F]membering his [G] sacrifice




Verse 2


[C]It’s much more than [G]what it seems


[Am]Heavenly thoughts and [Em] worldly dreams


It [F]reminds us of how[C] life begins


As [F]well as the love we [G] have within




Chorus


[C] Christmas comes but once a year


oh,[Em] look for that special star


[Am]Share your joys and all your love,


my [F]heart will always [C] be where you[G] are






[C]Oh, Christmas comes but once year


with [Em] joyous smiles and holiday cheer


[Am] remembering as church bells ring


the [F]lasting love of the [G]newborn [C]King


and the [F]hope for [G] peace that a New Year [C]brings


Verse 3



[C]So as we join with[G] family and friends


[Am]we think of those we [Em]won’t see again


and [F]know their light's still[C]shining on


their [F]spirit's still with us though[G] they are gone




Verse 4


[C]So as you gather round your [G]Christmas tree


[Am]Search your soul and [Em]make your peace


Oh [F]open your heart for the [C]world to see


And [F]share your love,let it [G] set you free




Chorus


[C] Christmas comes but once a year


oh,[Em] look for that special star


[Am]Share your joys and all your love,


my [F]heart will always [C] be where you[G] are




[C]Oh, Christmas comes but once year


with [Em] joyous smiles and holiday cheer


[Am] remembering as church bells ring


the [F]lasting love of the [G]newborn [C]king


and the [F]hope for [G] peace that a New Year [C]brings


oh, re[F]member the [G]love of the new born [C]King


and the [F]hope for [G] peace that a New Year [Cadd9]brings[C]



     

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503 Reply by TIGLJK

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Phill
That is wickedly awesome ! Love the ending - sounds like an organ or elec piano joining in - really gives it some push !
the music flows so easy and smooth  - accented by your voice.
Love the photo as well, grandkids I assume ? Great recording Phill !

Jim

PS Nice job by your Wales National Futbol team - hanging in there to tie the USA. Well played.     

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504 Topic by TIGLJK

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Took Phill's advice and made some changes to both chords and lyrics

This is the new version.

Walking On Water by Jim Kenyon







Verse 1


[G] when you smile at me, oh, the [F] rest of the world doesn’t [C]matter


and each [G] time you kiss me, I [F]hope it lasts a little [C]longer


and every[F]time we’re near, and every[C]thing we do, makes love [G]stronger


I tell ya’ [F] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.


Chorus


.




Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, be [C]cause of [G]you


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, when [C] I’m with [G]you


[F][C] [G][G]


[F][C] [G][G]


.




Verse 2


.


[G] when I hear your voice, yeah, it [F] brings a smile to [C]my face


And when you [G] hold my hand my [F] heart begins [C]to race


And there’s[F] nothing in this world that [C] ever can take [G] your place


You know you [F]always make me [C]feellike I can walk on [G]water


.


Chorus



Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, be [C]cause of [G]you


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, when [C] I’m with [G]you


[F][C] [G][G]


[F][C] [G][G]




.Verse 3


.


[G] why does my soul feel so [F] free when I feel your [C]touch


how can [G]someone as wonderful as [F] you love me so[C]much


you know [F]you are everything that's [C]right in my [G]life


I tell ya’ [F] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.


Chorus


.


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, be [C]cause of [G]you


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, when [C] I’m with [G]you


[F][C] [G][G]


[F][C] [G][G]


.


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, when [C] I’m with [G]you


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, be [C]cause of [G]you


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, when [C] I’m with [G]you


outgo- play last line slow


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, it’s your [G] love that[C] makes it [G]true



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505 Topic by TIGLJK

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

A song I wrote for chordie SOTM

I think it probably needs a "just music" solo spot where the chords or something changes, but I am not that talented musically to figure that out.

I think Phill once told me to use a bridge - still haven't mastered that idea yet though smile  !
I wrote it after my wife gave me a great good morning kiss and long hug yesterday- left me feeling pretty darn good smile
Let me know if you have any ideas that would make it better

Thanks 
Jim



Walking On Water by Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


[D] when you smile at me, the [C] rest of the world doesn’t [G] matter


And each [D] time you kiss me, I [C] hope it lasts a little [G] longer


Every[D]thing I think, every[C]thing we do,makes our love [G] stronger


I tell ya’ [D] you always makes me [C]feel like I can walk on [G]water


Yeah [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.




Chorus


.


And I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


‘cause of [D] all of the [C]things that you [G]do


oh I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


every [D] time I’m a[C]lone with [G]you


can’t help [D] feeling like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


oh, baby, I[D] think that [C] you feel it [G]too



.




Verse 2


[D] when I hear your voice, it [C] brings a smile to [G]my face


And each [D] time we hold hands [C] my heart begins [G]to race


There [D] ain’t nothing in this world [C]that ever can take [G] your place



just sayin' [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


Yeah [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.




Chorus


.


And I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


‘cause of [D]all of the [C]things that you [G]do


oh I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


every [D] time I’m a[C]lone with [G]you


can’t help [D] feeling like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


oh, baby, I[D] think that [C] you feel it [G]too


.




outgo- the  last line plays slow


.


yeah I [D]feel like I’ll be [C]walking on [G]water,


praying [D] it’ll be, my [C]whole life [G]through


yeah I [D]feel like I’ll be [C]walking on [G]water,


and you [D]know it’s all [C] because of [G]you





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506 Reply by TIGLJK

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Well here is a second entry for me...
hope to record it sometime this month smile
feel free to have a go at it if you want.
of course, it's very simple and basic musically, but the lyrics are pretty meaningful .
I think it probably needs a "just music" solo spot where the chords or something changes, but I am not that talented musically to figure that out.
I think Phill once told me to use a bridge - still haven't mastered that idea yet though smile  !
I wrote it after my wife gave me a great good morning kiss and long hug yesterday- left me feeling pretty darn good smile

Walking On Water by Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


[D] when you smile at me, the [C] rest of the world doesn’t [G] matter


And each [D] time you kiss me, I [C] hope it lasts a little [G] longer


Every[D]thing I think, every[C]thing we do,makes our love [G] stronger


I tell ya’ [D] you always makes me [C]feellike I can walk on [G]water


Yeah [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.




Chorus


.


And I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


‘cause of [D] all of the [C]things that you [G]do


oh I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


every [D] time I’m a[C]lone with [G]you


can’t help [D] feeling like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


oh, baby, I[D] think that [C] you feel it [G]too



.




Verse 2


[D] when I hear your voice, it [C] brings a smile to [G]my face


And each [D] time we hold hands [C] my heart begins [G]to race


There [D] ain’t nothing in this world [C]that ever can take [G] your place



just sayin' [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


Yeah [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.




Chorus


.


And I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


‘cause of [D]all of the [C]things that you [G]do


oh I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


every [D] time I’m a[C]lone with [G]you


can’t help [D] feeling like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


oh, baby, I[D] think that [C] you feel it [G]too


.




outgo- the  last line plays slow


.


yeah I [D]feel like I’ll be [C]walking on [G]water,


praying [D] it’ll be, my [C]whole life [G]through


yeah I [D]feel like I’ll be [C]walking on [G]water,


and you [D]know it’s all [C] because of [G]you





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507 Reply by TIGLJK

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Brian
That's hysterical - great observation.
Jim     

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508 Reply by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Graham
I agree with Peatle - quite moving - strong lyrics. Really cool and seriously " on point" song !
Happens all over the world every day !  Well done Graham !
I also like the way the title leads you to mix her name and the common " Carol" songs @ Christmas - quite clever my friend!

Nicely performed - your voice in that shape is 100x better than mine at full
use.  smile

Jim     

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509 Reply by TIGLJK

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Beautiful song, beautifully done !! Way to go Jeff!!! Love that little interlude  - reminded of how a cowboy would be  singing it- sitting in his saddle - singing to the Beeves while looking to the sky !

Fantastic imagery from that song.

Well Done Jeff  Thanks for sharing smile
Jim     

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510 Reply by TIGLJK

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Jeff
being a cowboy wannabee, I am excited to hear this one as well.
Well written !
Jim     

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511 Reply by TIGLJK

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Zurf
Well played !

Can only be topped if the new boat owner takes you out fishing during the day, at night you play guitar around the campfire and you all have drinks and food paid for by the seller who got the cash ! smile

Ahhhh. the beauty of good friendships and music.

Congrats !
Jim     

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512 Reply by TIGLJK

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Zurf

I checked this out.... pretty cool instrument.

https://youtu.be/6HdxHYX7Yes     sounds very unique.

Did you use the rubber tube or the nickel wound srings ?     

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513 Reply by TIGLJK

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Congrats Zurf

Here is my question- and keep in mind I have very limited musical instrument knowledge. Does it have 6 strings or 4?


And most importantly- is it easier to play bass than a 6 string guitar?
As far as joining the band- holy crap- I’d give a lot to just have that experience- join!!! Just because you can- and represent all of us who wish we could!

Again congrats-

Jim     

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514 Reply by TIGLJK

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Congrats Zurf

Here is my question- and keep in mind I have very limited musical instrument knowledge. Does it have 6 strings or 4?


And most importantly- is it easier to play bass than a 6 string guitar?
As far as joining the band- holy crap- I’d give a lot to just have that experience- join!!! Just because you can- and represent all of us who wish we could!

Again congrats-

Jim     

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515 Reply by TIGLJK

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Grah

Being stateside I will depend on you to shoot some video so I can see and hear some of it

Jim     

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516 Topic by TIGLJK

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This is the recording of the song I wrote for the SOTM  for October.

I'm still cracking up over the fact that I could use the word electronic - thanks Richard (NEO)  for that challenge !  smile
I laugh every time I sing that line !


I hope you like it.  I had a lot of fun writing it.

Jim

https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/last-night 

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517 Reply by TIGLJK

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OK FOLKS- here it is- my recording of the song I wrote.

I hope you like it.  I had a lot of fun writing it.

Jim

https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/last-night     

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518 Reply by TIGLJK

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Nice one Phill

Can't wait to hear it !
Jim     

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519 Reply by TIGLJK

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Happy Birthday CHORDIE   !!

Per
Thank you - it has been a pleasure to be part of this.

Peatle,
Thanks for being the Loremaster and deliverer of great information.



I do wonder however... what the heck happened to all the people that used to be on here regularly.
I could name a bunch, but I won't bc I'd probably forget someone.


I have learned so much about music being a part of this forum
- doesn't mean I am good at music, but I sure have learned so much.
I also have felt like I have become friends with so many - even without meeting them in person.

This is really a terrific platform to be part of.

Thanks

Jim     

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520 Reply by TIGLJK

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Peatle

The first time I read this I was thinking Larry was a person that you were lampooning, - then I researched him.  Quite a fantastic story.
That is an awesome expose on political scene in UK through feline perception.
Your muse is so subtle, yet poignant ! 
After I found out Larry was so cool, it all made perfect sense.

Well done my friend !!

Thanks for sharing !
Go Larry10 !!!!!!
Jim

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521 Reply by TIGLJK

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Jeff
I find this spot on.  Phill already said everything I was thinking, except putting my wife in there instead of Ann.I too think it's fantastic - very emotional

Thanks for sharing
Jim     

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522 Topic by TIGLJK

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I wrote this song today - didn't want to break my string of songs using all of the words suggested for song of the month. It was a tougher challenge- but I think it came out okay. ( I even managed to add a few words associated with water not on Jan's list!:)

I will re-submit it in the November SOTM  thread when it opens.
Hope you like it.....  it is structured a bit different.

Water Love by Jim Kenyon


.


Verse 1


.




[C]My heart is beating faster, as your [G]arms pull me close


If [F]someone’s gonna find you, then you [C]better let them know


our [F] lips meet for the first time, I don’t know [C]why I close my eyes


but it [G]kind of caught me off guard, and [F]took me by sur[C]prise




.


Verse 2


.




[C]For so long now I have felt lost, but [G]now I’m feeling found


my [F]soul feels so free, hard to [C]keep both feet on the ground


Not [F]sure where this is going, but I [C] know how I hope it ends


Like a [G]dream come true, tell me, is [F] this is how love be[C]gins




.




Chorus


.




Seems [F]Love is like water, the foun[C]dation of all life


it be[G]gins with just a drop, like a [F]touch in the [C]night


A gentle [F]mist, a sprinkle, that be[C]comes a summer rain


Just as [G]love keeps on growing, it can [F]drown out any [C]pain


.





Yeah [F]Love is like a river, as it [C]connects the land to the sea


like a [G]stream to a pond, and the [F]joining of you and [C]me


Love can [F] be large like an ocean, always[C] true, never fake


Finding [G] love is so beautiful, like a fall [F]reflection on a [C] lake




.




(Repeat) Verse1


[C]My heart is beating faster, as your [G]arms pull me close


If [F]someone’s gonna find you, then you [C]better let them know


our [F] lips meet for the first time, I don’t know [C]why I close my eyes


but it [G]kind of caught me off guard, and [F]took me by sur[C]prise




.




Verse 3


.




[C] I can’t explain how it feels, but it just [G]puts my mind at ease


I’ve [F]never felt this way before, I’m just[F] floating on the breeze


It’s[F] like watching springtime flowers bloom, or [C] walking on the shore


It’s the [G] first time I’ve been happy, and I [F]couldn’t ask for [C] more


.




.




It’s[F] like watching springtime flowers bloom, or [C] walking on the shore


It’s the [G] first time I’ve been happy, and I [F]couldn’t ask for [C] more



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523 Reply by TIGLJK

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Jan

Okay - I have added a few words

WATER
RIVER
LAKE
STREAM
POND
OCEAN
RAIN
DRIP
DROP
added these .....
Mist
Sprinkle
Shore

and I have written a song that has them all !! smile


I see that what you told Brian however, that I guess I have to wait til November to post right ?

Jim     

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524 Reply by TIGLJK

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Peatle
That video of Brooke Fraser was fabulous.  WHAT A VOICE!
The drummer was having a blast playing - just enjoying the song so much.  I hope everyone on here gives that a listen !!

Thanks for sharing.
Jim     

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525 Reply by TIGLJK

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Ok - here is my entry for October.
As usual - used all the words smile   (Cheated a tad on " electronic )
A fun song about a night a lot of us have experienced ! smile

Last Night By Jim Kenyon


Chorus


[G] Might've fell in love last night, I [C] find it quite I[G]ronic


[G]think it's even worse than when Dylan went ‘lect[D]ronic


Oh it’s [G] driving me so crazy, I’m [Bm] feeling like Miss [C] Daisy


I must be [G] dreaming ‘cause my [D]mind’s a little [G]hazy


.




Verse 1


I [Em]fell so darn [G] hard that I [C] let down my [G] guard


And I [Em] don’t remember [G] much, but I’m al[D]right


got this [Em] picture in my [G]mind, that [C] things’ll work out [G] fine


just can’t wait to find out [D]what I did last [G] night


.






[G][G] [C] [G][G] [G][G] [D] [D]


[G][G][Bm] [C] [G][D][G] [G]


.




Verse 2


don’t [Em]remember leavin’ [G] town, if her [C]hair' is black or[G] brown


but I [Em] sure can’t for[G] get how she made me [D] feel


well [Em] whiskey makes your [G] head spin round [C] leave you laying on the [G] ground


now I only have to [D] find out if she's [G] real


.





Chorus


[G] Might've fell in love last night, I [C] find it quite I[G]ronic


[G]think it's even worse than when Dylan went ‘lect[D]ronic


Oh it’s [G] driving me so crazy, I’m [Bm] feeling like Miss [C] Daisy


I must be [G] dreaming ‘cause my [D]mind’s a little [G]hazy


.




Verse 3


Now [Em] all my money’s [G] spent, don’t know [C] how I’ll pay the [G] rent


but I’ve [Em] got her number,[G] so I think it's meant to [D]be


well [Em] my head might be [G]aching, but my [C]heart isn’t [G]faking


only hope that when I [D]call she knows it's [G]me


.




Chorus


[G] Might've fell in love last night, I [C] find it quite I[G]ronic


[G]think it's even worse than when Dylan went ‘lect[D]ronic


Oh it’s [G] driving me so crazy, I’m [Bm] feeling like Miss [C] Daisy


I must be [G] dreaming ‘cause my [D]mind’s a little [G]hazy




Fade out


yeah last [D]night left my [C]mind a little[G] hazy


yeah last [D]night might've [C]been a little [G]crazy





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