I'm glad you got the innuendo, to me it started as a break-up song using car parts as a metaphor, but after the second verse it got to be like hard work trying to be dirty yet clean?
Thanks, check your inbox....
626 2021-10-19 21:46:51
Re: keep your motor running (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
627 2021-10-19 20:10:11
Topic: keep your motor running (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This song was inspired by Peatle. His work always has that effect on me. He posted a song yesterday in blues style, I wish I had his blues y voice...
Don't Keep Your Motor Running Phill Williams
[E] Don't keep your motor running.
Don't [A] like your bodywork no more.
[A] Don't keep your motor running babe.
Over [E] heating that's for sure.
[B7] Oil pressure is getting low down.
And your [A] gas tank's got a hole.
Don't [E] keep your motor [B7] running babe.
I don't want you any [E] more.
Your [E] winshield's got a spider.
Aint been [A] washed since '94.
Yeah, your windshield wiper's broken.
It don't [E] clean the glass no more.
Your [B7] paintwork needs a touch-up.
And your [A] road tax lapsed for sure.
Don't [E] keep your motor [B7] running.
I don't want you any [E] more.
(CHORUS)
[A] Your tail light glass has broken.
And the [E] bulb is on the floor.
Your [E] tyres are down to the wire.
It [B7] skids right off the road.
Well your [E] seats are torn assunder.
See the [A] road right through the floor.
The steering wheel is a monkey wrench.
You cant [E] close any of the doors.
The [B7] motor sounds like hell on wheels.
[A] Who could ask for more?
Don't [E] keep your motor [B7] running.
I don't want you any [E] more.
by Phill Williams. 19th October 2021.
628 2021-10-18 09:46:20
Re: Place In The Pack (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I think you've described yourself to the tee! Some are born great, others have greatness thrust upon them. You come into the first category, a natural leader yet too humble to expect the rank and file to follow you. Keep doing what you're doing with these word pictures.
629 2021-10-04 19:42:15
Re: Something to break the skid- NGD :) (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That's a really sweet looking weapon there Jim. I've been tempted to buy on line a few times but I want to feel the guitar and play it as I hate to be disappointed and have to send it back. I did it once with my acoustic D'Angelico bass which I find hard work to play and the thought of playing a two hour set gives me night mares. I'm certain your LP will give you sweet dreams...if you can sleep!!!
Sorry I've not been around too much lately as I've had the workmen in for the last 3 weeks and then I got COVID-19. Not a bad dose but it has stopped me enjoying my instruments and singing.
630 2021-09-25 08:59:20
Re: ISC song writing contest (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well said Brian. Just shows how bad lockdown actually was, time slowed down or seemed to... I hope what Brian said is a help to Mojo?
631 2021-09-24 08:12:11
Re: ISC song writing contest (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I think Easybeat entered it or a similar contest a couple of years back and did quite well. Maybe he can offer you a few tips?
632 2021-09-14 12:26:35
Re: Some live footage (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Can't you bring it closer Graham?
633 2021-09-13 20:25:33
Re: Some live footage (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
must have been a great night Grah.
634 2021-09-13 20:15:26
Re: Thunderstorms (Beneath her sky of Blue) on Soundcloud (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim your guitar playing has improved and your singing is on the nail as is the song. well done buddy.
635 2021-09-12 11:35:23
Re: Don't Want No Noise (4 replies, posted in Poems)
I try to keep my head on my shoulders these days lol.
Without the natural world and all the beautiful flora and fauna what will be left? We are destroying what makes this world! Your words resonate my friend.
I love the sound of the birds and bees and breeze through the leaves of the summer trees.
The scent of flowers, gardeners hours, spent lovingly caring for spring and summer display.
Birds chirping or flying to and fro.
Lazing in a summer meadow, stay, never go.
636 2021-09-06 10:00:15
Re: The Instrument (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
A great song in your laid back style. Lovely melody and performed well. It took me to the second verse to realise you were talking about your guitar. I'll try it out later tonight.
637 2021-09-04 18:56:45
Re: Any luck at all (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Jeff, yes got it, totally different to how I do it, But that's more than good. It's a big thrill to hear others sing your songs, I'm grateful. Thanks
638 2021-09-04 10:32:37
Re: Any luck at all (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Looking forward to hearing it. I've done some modifications and it's now a line dancing song!
When I wrote the first line the contenders were... Argentina, Afghanistan and Kentucky, I didn't know how the song would develop at that time. I think Mexico was a good fit?
639 2021-09-03 18:00:07
Re: Any luck at all (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Jim, yes it could be any major city, even small towns have their no-go areas. The glorification of drugs and violence on TV, video games and film makes me sick, there's no need for it. It's no wonder we live in such frightening times.
640 2021-09-03 09:45:51
Re: Any luck at all (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff, I've actually been there and it's lovely, I picked there because of the border and programmes like "queen of the south" that make it sound so dangerous!
Thanks for trying it out, I've tried it at the speed I wrote it and it's just not right, so I'll start again a little slower. I'd like to hear how you've done it if possible?
641 2021-09-01 09:16:52
Re: Internet Banking (10 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle Jville wrote:
Phill those Bankers can be a bunch of other uckers.
Quite right Pete, even in communist countries it's always the ankers and the rich ossers that rule the roost!
642 2021-09-01 09:12:57
Re: Any luck at all (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Pete, those Mexican muggers are all heart?
Jim, sometimes it's how I feel when everything goes wrong. The best bit of luck I ever had was marrying Ann.
643 2021-08-31 21:52:32
Topic: Any luck at all (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is just a 12 bar blues played fast. A song with a story about a lady mugged in Mexico.
Any Luck At AllUndefined
Any Luck At All. Phill Williams.
VERSE 1
[A] She lost all her things down in Mexico.
They [E] took all her bags and cash.
She held up her hand to call a cab.
And [A] someone took the glove off her hand.
[D] Bad luck was her middle name.
And [A] Jonah was the name that she was called.
If she [E] didn't have bad luck she always said.
She wouldn't have any luck at [A] all.
VERSE 2
[A] So she had to find another way home.
The [E] local police were no good.
Her visa was tucked up tight in her bra.
But she [A] wandered in the wrong neighbourhood.
[D] “Hey there lady” sent a chill down her spine.
“This could [A] be your lucky call.”
If she [E] didn't have bad luck she always said.
She wouldn't have any luck at [A] all.
[E] Way down in Mexico where they [D] dance upon their [A] hats.
[E] They live on Coke and chilly beans.
And [Bm] chickens run like [E] rats.
VERSE 3
[A] She hitched a ride to the border gates.
But they [E] wouldn't let her get through.
How am I supposed to get home from here?
[A] “Seniorita that is up to you.”
[D] Bad luck was her middle name.
And [A] Jonah was the name that she was called.
If she [E] didn't have bad luck she always said.
She wouldn't have any luck at [A] all.
SOLO;[D-A-E-A-]
VERSE 4
[A] So she met some guy in a run down bar.
And he [E] gave her a ticket on a plane.
All she had to do was be nice for a night.
And she'd [A] never have to see his face again.
||:[D] Bad luck was her middle name.
And [A] this was her down fall.
If she [E] didn't have bad luck she always said.
She wouldn't have any luck at [A] all:||
SOLO;[D-A-E-A]
644 2021-08-31 19:49:39
Re: move (3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Not just June but June 2 years ago!
BTW, Welcome to Chordie
645 2021-08-30 21:14:04
Re: Ever Turned Your Acoustic Into A Banjo? (9 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Do you mean a Telecaster guitar or the people that say the news on TV? (telecasters...lol)
BTW I've never tried it as I don't sing "The Show Must Go On" any more, and yes I could reach the high notes...(smug look)
646 2021-08-30 18:10:55
Re: Ever Turned Your Acoustic Into A Banjo? (9 replies, posted in Acoustic)
TIGLJK wrote:
Wait. Where do you put the rag?
By the sound hole?
Jim, you put a hanky or piece of cloth near the bridge of an electric guitar, weave it between the strings so that it deadens the ring of the strings. I don't know if it would work on an acoustic guitar.
647 2021-08-24 19:11:45
Topic: charley watts (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
ok so nobody else has mentioned it: Charley Watts long time drummer and founder member of the Rolling Stones died today aged 80. RIP Charley
648 2021-08-23 08:43:23
Re: Just A Thought (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
A great message, one we should all take heed of. We all know lonely isolated folk in these troubled times. Well said Peatle
649 2021-08-20 07:34:02
Re: New Zealand Police On The Beat (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Oh how I'm hoping that wasn't set up! I'm also wishing UK cops were like that! Thanks Pedr.
650 2021-08-17 09:26:38
Re: Hello everyone (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi 22truman, if you want to edit a song someone else has messed up you need to register as an editor of simply enter a new post in that forum.