526

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

Both photo's coming through loud and proud. I got a photo up once a few years back...I cant remember how I did it though...must be my age?   

BTW Jim, nice guitar, works better with it plugged in...lol

527

(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Not a problem Jim. I get great enjoyment from doing a production on other people's work. I was sorely tempted to put bass and drums on it and probably other things too! Ann doesn't sing, won't sing on tape if you get my meaning?
I've done a few things with Peatle and Easybeat, so I do get great enjoyment from working on others projects and hope I can work with them and others in the future.     

I got the impression that the boy/girl were getting back together? Even with break up songs I like a happy ending!

528

(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jim. Tonight i had time for the first time since before Christmas so I had a go at your break up song. I've taken some liberties with your words and chords. I didn't realise till I'd worked it all out that it wasn't in "D" but "G" so I've done it in the key of "D" major. You can scrap it and consign it to the bin if you want, no problem, words below, scratch recording to come.

It's The Love That You Lose.

[D] Sitting by the [Bm] campfire. My [G] guitar weeps so [D] sad.
[G] As I dream of the [D] soft look. That her [Em] eyes once [A] had.
[D] Start singing a [Bm] love poem. That [G] I once knew by [D] heart.
[Em] But the meaning has gone [G] missing. [A] Since we've been [D] apart.

[D] I recall every [Bm] memory. And [G] still call out your [D] name.
[G] You know my lonesome [D] heart. Just wont [Em] ever be the [A] same.
[D] I should give my love to [Bm] someone. Who would [G] put down some permanent [D] roots.
[Em] Someone to hold me [G] every night. And [A] kick off his wandering [D] boots.

(CHORUS)

[G] You know some day we'll get [A] together.
[G] Talk of what we used to [D] be.
[G] And how much we loved each [A] other and [Em] why I had to [G] leave.
[D] We might talk about [Bm] decisions we made.
While [G] fate was ours to [D] choose.
And the [Em] cost of chasing [G] different dreams.
Is the [A] love that we must [D] lose.


[D] It could have been so [Bm] different. But I [G] guess we'll never [D] know.
[G] And I should've know [D] better. Than to [Em] ever let you [A] go.
[D] The love we had is the [Bm] one thing. That we [G] never could [D] regret.
[Em] Heart strings and [G] feelings. They're [A] so hard to [D] forget.

(CHORUS)

529

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

Zurf, the thumb is used, by me anyway, as opposing pressure on the guitar arm when fingering. To most guitarists that would be the right hand but I play left handed so it's my right hand thumb that seems to be wider!

Pete, you certainly shot off at a tangent there brother? I've heard the guitar called an axe (UK spelling) but never a arf dozen string machine. Ann calls my collection dust collectors or skip fillers when I die, I hope to get more pleasure from my babies before that eventuality     

530

(6 replies, posted in Electric)

Many thanx     Let us know when it arrives and how it feels and plays?

531

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

Who thought there'd be so many inuendos in my totally innocent enquiry? As for Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto ( sometimes known as Brutus!) And not forgetting Wimpy, I can't remember what the baby was called? The cartoons from the 50s were the best. And Lord Brian...I believe it was a tin of spinach not worms, bet they taste the same anyway...lol     

532

(6 replies, posted in Electric)

Hi Beamer, congratulations on you reunion, but I wouldn't be doing my job if I let the semi-bad words get through...sorry.     

533

(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

That's lovely Jim. Your 2nd verse, the woman part, the last two lines don't work for me, sorry, clean your boots...no! You've got the makings of a great country song with both parties regretting the split, I know you'll say find a better line, so I'll try and get back to you if I get anything.     

534

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

Pedr, you've had a very eventful and adventurous life. Long may it continue.     

535

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

Lord Brian. Yes I did write it late Saturday night so it probably didn't make much sense? The thumb on my right hand is about 5 mm thicker than my left. It could be due to the many times I bashed it while I was an apprentice mechanic? But I thought the constant pressure opposing chord fingering over the last 55 years might have squashed it somewhat?

Annwyl Pedr. Sorry to hear about Arthur Itis lol, hope it doesn't bother you too much? I get it in all sorts of strange places...like my eyes! Or my neck. My right hand is getting a little stiff...no snickering at the back of the classroom please! I always think warm olive oil helps.     

536

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

I play left handed and I recently noticed that the thumb on my right hand is fatter than the one on my left hand maybe due to using my right thumb to oppose fingering? I would like to know if people that have been playing right handed for many years have noticed the same discrepancy? 

537

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

heart warming but sad, great words Jim. many top songs have used the same chords for verse and chorus, first one comes to mind is "dream, dream, dream" by various artists including the Everley brothers and Roy Orbison. maybe the addition of a bridge?     

538

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

happy new year to you all. sounds like Mojo and Grah didn't fare so well at the end of last anus horiblis as QE2 said a few years back, but glad to see Graham is fighting back with his new band...rock on Grah. i had a charity gig planned in an old folks home for new years afternoon which got cancelled as they fell under the red list, after me taking another covid test and passing!
still let us hope 2022 will see us come out of the darkness and into the light once more

blwyddyn newydd dda i chwi gud ac eich teulu (happy new year to you all and your families)     

539

(6 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Sounds like a challenging project? But satisfying and I'm sure it will turn out perfect and sound amazing. Can't wait to see and hear your baby.     

540

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I had left home by the 70's so I had the freedom to wear my hair to my shoulders with a beard to match. I thought I looked cool! Flared trousers or jeans with a denim shirt were my uniform. In a rock band I thought I was John Lennon, dream on... I'm lucky as my flares still fit, under the belly and over my socks, and I still managed to pull the birds..yeah man!     

541

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Those four words you should never say to a woman..."your bum's too big"...hide the cutlery ! Very funny all the same     

542

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

quite relaxing. I notice a lot of edits musically and photographically? I thought the wet whistle choir was going to be Mr & Mrs Whisky?     

543

(13 replies, posted in Poems)

Thanks all for your kind words and encouragement.     

544

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

Seasons greetings to you too. I'm hoping your troubles are over and we will hear your dulcet tones and your inspired writings once more in the new year.     

545

(13 replies, posted in Poems)

Thank you and welcome to chordieville     

546

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

Thanks that's very useful information. I also use Google but keep everything sperate from emails.
Thanks again     

547

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

I am delighted you've returned to the fold and hope you're going to take part again like you used to? I'd wish you a merry Christmas but I'm hoping to hear from you again before then? May your rock continue to roll.     

I must echo everything said above. Beautiful song well produced and very descriptive video, I wouldn't have guessed it was about prescribed drug abuse.
Top notch Jim.     

549

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

So glad to hear that. The Stones managed to carry on as did the Eagles and many more. Good luck to them.     

550

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

(as they) come to me!