551 Reply by mojo01

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

Our friend Mo': The guy who disappears for a while and then comes bustin' in with wonderfully written tunes. I keep seeing someone like Springsteen holding you at gunpoint and screaming, "WRITE, DAMMIT!!!". big_smile

So far I'be just read the lyrics which are  AWESOME. Later this evening, after tucking the "Little Woman" (she hates when I call her that too. The other nickname is "Madondra". wink ) in, I plan to sit right here, catch up on all the performances I missed and have a relaxing evening listening to my "Songsmith Friends" perform. smile

Thanks, Mojo and ALL of you writers/singers for inspiring the rest of us!

Bill

ETA: Is the title "Hollie's Song" or a song meant to remind us of the group The Hollies, Mo'? It reads like the former is the case. ----- OCD Bill

Bill, thanks for the kind words, unfortunately song writing for me is like seizures I never know when its coming or how long it will last
and Hollie is someone special to me

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552 Topic by mojo01

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

ok so I had the first couple of lines to this song and had been fooling around with it for a while. I was sitting here after work tonight in my room and was messing around with it and reading the post here, I read Unhuhs post  and  the replies and something clicked. I guess we all have problems with family at one time or another. any way this one just kind of poured out. personally I feel like its the best I have. laid down the guitar in two tries and the vocals in one only problem is the internet is so slow here at work that it may be a day or two before I can get it uploaded to sound cloud and posted. here are the words and chords I wanted to get out and see what yall think about it I will post the recording as soon as I can it up loaded. some notes if you want to try to play if before you hear the recording the chord pattern changes in the middle with a little walk down from the G to the D and it gradually picks up the tempo as the second half goes on

ok its late here I have gotten this out of my system got it written down and recorded time for bed

(Bm)I was feeling pretty(D) good today(A) then I thought about(G) you
(Bm)all those feelings I had(D) buried (A)came crashing (G)through
(Bm)just beneath the(D) surface like a (A)wound that wont(G) heal
(Bm)didn't take much (D)reminder to(A) bring back how I (G)feel

time wont heal it no matter what they say
the feeling just gets stronger since they took you away
just over the horizon like a sun that wont rise
just out of my reach you smile cant light my sky

so I sit in the shadow hiding from the light of day
sitting in the corner my guitar to blue to play

(D)there's always the(G) future that(Bm) keeps my hope(A) alive
(D)my world will be a(G) better place(Bm) with your sunny(A) smile
maybe someday soon ill see those sparkling eyes
we'll put the past behind us and we'll all recognize
just what fools we've been we could not compromise
some one so innocent that we all jeopardize
so here's to the future its all in front of you
ill only make one promise to you I will be true

(G)I make one (D)promise(A) to you I will be(D) true

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553 Reply by mojo01

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

thanks for the comments guys ,
Funster,  I thought that was the second best line, i thought the love hate ballet was the best one but that's just me

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554 Reply by mojo01

(15 replies, posted in About Chordie)

i spent 15 minutes writing a goofy song about a pickle and bingo AVATAR appears

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555 Topic by mojo01

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

(C) sometimes we (G)say things (D)we do not (G)mean
(C)sometimes they(G) hurt and (D)sometimes they (G)sting
(C)its love or(G) hate or (D)something(G) between
(C)why must we (G)take it and (D)make it (G)obscene

chorus
(D)you said something's that you (C)cannot take (G)back
(D)I said something's that (C)turned your heart(G) black
(D)why must we go at each (C)other this(G) way
(D)we'll be alone at the (C)end of the (G)day

sometimes we love and soar like the birds
sometimes we hate and cut with our words
sometimes our lives can be so serene
why must we take fire and add gasoline

chorus

sometimes I miss you cant wait to get home
but I get my fill and I want to roam
but something about you keeps brining me back
I've changed my mind before I've even packed

(D)you said something's that you(C) cannot take(G) back
(D)I said something's that turned(C) your heart(G) black
(D)we keep on dancing this(C) love hate(G) ballet
(D but we're still together at the(C) end of the (G)day


https://soundcloud.com/mojo01/love-hate

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556 Reply by mojo01

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

TIGLJK wrote:

Mojo
Jim sounds like we suffer the same affliction CRS (cant remember s***) one other scenario, two different songs wind up merging into one with bits and pieces discarded stashed away for another project

I do it all the time - i use the notepad on my phone usually to record thoughts that pop in my head --- it seems the easiest for me.

I usually have two or three going - then I forget about them for a while and when searching for something on my computer - they will invariably pop up and I'll go 
" hmmm, oh yeah.... I remember that "   

another scenario for me is a lyric that i have worked on - but can't find the right chord progression - I get mad -   put it away forget about for a year or so :0 )     

I woke up the other night had a great verse and chord progression in my head.... sat on edge of bed - went over it a couple of times...was gonna go downstairs and write it down..... but then said to my self - eh - I 'll do it when i get up - went back to sleep .  You know the outcome probably already -   woke up   "Craft syndrome"  set in ( .... can't remember a freaking thing)  !

I have no idea of words or lyrics - just remember that I had a good one !

smile 
Jim

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557 Topic by mojo01

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

any one else ever work on two more songs simultaneously?  I  come up with lines that don't really fit what I am working but they are to good to trash so I end up with several going at one time.   then the original ends up on the back burner or forgotten for awhile. its strange some just  seem to write them self's in a few minutes and others are a struggle that can drag on for ever. just a few thoughts from a wandering mind. hey there may a song in that line, crap  that will be #4 in note book.

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558 Reply by mojo01

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

unhhuh wrote:
mojo01 wrote:

im about an hour and a half away

Okay, that's cool.  What state are you in.

I head towards Texas semi-regularly.

I've got friends with recording equipment and backup musicians here in Shreveport is the thing though.

I do know a woman in Wills Point Texas that has multiple outdoor soundstages and hosts bands regularly.

She was in charge of booking all the bands for Sons of Hermann in Deep Ellum, Downtown Dallas for over a decade.

So there're some options.

im in Texas. closer to Shreveport than wills point

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559 Reply by mojo01

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

welcome aboard

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560 Reply by mojo01

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

Cocktailsfor2 wrote:
mojo01 wrote:

im about an hour and a half away

And you're a pickle rhymer extraordinaire - don't leave that out!

yeah thanks buddy how could I forget I am THE PICKLE RHYMER

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561 Reply by mojo01

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

im about an hour and a half away

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562 Reply by mojo01

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I like it Tony, I can see the castle walls

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563 Reply by mojo01

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

Mo's "been reading my mail". smile What a well-written and performed tune, my friend!!!! 

You really make those minor keys work for you, don'tcha? I find that songs in minor keys played the way you played this one really "clue" the audience that something personal is being sung about, which may or may not be the case here - just my opinion. Thanks for sharing this with us, buddy and I agree with Amy: Why are you not performing live?

A word about my opening sentence: It's not my quote and I have been remiss in not giving attribution. It belongs to Kris Kristofferson and he said it about Jerry Jeff Walker, I believe. So, apologies to Kris and kudos to Mo'! smile

Thanks!

Bill

why am I not performing live? I never really thought I had the talent for it. opportunity has never came along. this is the first place ive ever put any of my stuff out the public other than a few close friends. I started posting here out of curiosity to see what other people (besides friends) thought about my songs, not so much my singing them but the songs them self's. am I the only one who hears their self sing and cringe?

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564 Reply by mojo01

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Cocktailsfor2 wrote:

Interesting song, Mojo. I like it.

Have you thought of repeating the

I am just a lonely man
with an old guitar in my hand

I hope that God forgives
wont hold a grudge for the life I've lived

no one knows where the road will end
when I get there I hope I see you again

section, and using it as a chorus?

.

that's a good idea I was looking for a chorus just couldn't come up with anything maybe add a few lines and make that the chorus. I will tinker with that when we get back from vacation in a week

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565 Reply by mojo01

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

thanks for the compliments


Mekidsmom , if by playing out you mean in public , no just with friends and get togethers

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566 Topic by mojo01

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

ok here's another one contemplating life, I hate trying to name songs some are obvious others not so much open to suggestions

https://soundcloud.com/mojo01/destiny-1

(Em) when tomorrow turns to (G)yesterday
(D)and all your dreams have faded in(C) the haze

now your standing in the cross road
and your wondering where did all the time go

they say life is to short
your faith becomes your last resort

and in life's grand design
did you falter did you waste your time

I am just a lonely man
with an old guitar in my hand

I hope that God forgives
wont hold a grudge for the life I've lived

no one knows where the road will end
when I get there I hope I see you again


(Em)if only things in life
(G) were all in black and white
(D) no mistake between
(C) wrong and right

(Em)and when your times at end
(G)maybe only then
(D)the truth will come shining thru
(C)and God will talk to you

(Em) it then you realize
(G) when destiny arrives
(D) what's been truth and lies
(C) and what's deceived your
(Em) eyes

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567 Reply by mojo01

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

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

Can someone put up a "GROAN" smilie for Amy and 'Tails, please? wink

Re: The Pickle Song and what I said about it needing a bridge? I think it's okay just as 'Mo did it, on second thought. Especially the way it ends. It would definitely get a laugh at a concert. smile

Take a bow, "Mr. Mojo". You're "risin' " around here, for sure! wink

I also see you've been granted a "title". Grats, new friend!

Bill

Edited To Add: Who's next?

yeah pickle rhymer, that's the title I was hoping for

thanks Bill glad you liked it

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568 Reply by mojo01

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

PICKLE RHYMER???????well i guess i should have seen that one coming
i think im gonna go drown my sorrows in big shot of George Dickel

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569 Reply by mojo01

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

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

It's ArkADY, Mo'!  Pretty sure he's a guy! wink

OCD Bill. smile

ETA: I'm also pretty sure it's not a first, sorry! smile

well pickle my cucumber and call me dill *LOL* I put on my reading glasses and Bill it would appear you are correct
my apologies to you ARKADY
i gots to be mo careful proof reading
* im getting kicked out for sure now*

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570 Reply by mojo01

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

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

I think we got us some comics onboard, "Chordites".

I'm seeing them as The Chordies' opening act by playing comedy songs and then joining the rest of us for the concert! smile

Yeah, I know: "Keep dreamin' Bill!"

smile

Bill, cordite is appropriate seeing as  how  I have been called a social hand grenade on several occasions

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571 Topic by mojo01

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

ok I have to much time on my hands apparently. for this to make sense go to the chat forum and start reading a post I put up called members. what long strange road its been to get from members to  pickles but as they say here we are and it is not pretty.
hope you get a laugh out of it
https://soundcloud.com/mojo01/pickle-song

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572 Reply by mojo01

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

keepitreal wrote:

I can't keep up. I'm still learning how to shuck & silk, and already you've moved on to pickles and gherkins. Is their anything I need to know about them?

Keepitreal ,no need to keep up and nothing to learn here just kick back and enjoy your pickle

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573 Reply by mojo01

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to strummer Bill your right, but this just kind of came together pretty fast, in fact it was written in the post a message box . is that a first?

To Arklady,  teacher I am fully aware of the rules cause everybody knows pickles aint allowed in school. how ever  it just would not have had the dramatic effect I was looking for posted in the song writing section. I humbly seek your forgiveness and will repost it in the proper location or put it back in the pickle jar and delete it . what ever is the pleasure of the ambient moderator

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574 Reply by mojo01

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mekidsmom wrote:

It would have to be one of the best Gherkins in all the land, theoretically.  Oh and Mojo, I think that title would be too long.  tongue

with apologies to Mekidsmom and anyone else who may be offended by the senseless  abuse of innocent and defenseless pickles I am truly sorry well mildly sorry ok im just sorry ,couldn't help myself had to do it

(G) well my name may never(C) be up in lights
(D)and I may never play in the (G)bars at night

and this song may never make me a plugged nickel
but ill get my title for the price of a pickle

this song may never be a rock classic
but ill keep the crowd happy when I play on my vlasic

my music may not keep me a working
but I don't care when im playing my gherkin

as I got older I gave up the pills
the vice I cant kick seems to be dills

before someone says my pickles to long
ill bring an end to this stupid song

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575 Reply by mojo01

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

mekidsmom wrote:
mojo01 wrote:

do the chordie royalty arbitrarily  bestow titles and knight hood to favored members (joking here) just curious

Mods are paid in imaginary dill pickles, so once in a while when we get a particularly SWEET pickle, we may feel tickled to arbitrarily bestow titles and knightood to the occasional honored member.  There are a few floating around that you might see that are not listed as "honored" but have some weird title, and they are not moderators.  tongue

so your saying there is a chance I could be knighted Sir Mojo lord of mediocre guitar and song writing ? and all I need to is slip some one a sweet pickle? hhmmm that just don't sound right

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