676

(10 replies, posted in Poems)

that has to be a cross between Edward Lear and John Lennon with a little of the Goodies in the mix.

Humpty Dumpty sat on the floor
a spoon in his hand
and an eye on the door
the king with his guard
rode silently by
soldiers at the ready
to dip in his eye
ah yes, said the queen
an egg of great proportions
an egg and spoon race
to my Sundae devotions
toast with red jam
marmite with real spam
but the wall is devoid
of the giant ovoid
he lays on the floor
like the hens do next door
yet his shell is full cracked
it seems the poor egg was whacked
by a hungry buffoon
and an old cricket bat

and that's the end of that.tarah     

677

(10 replies, posted in Poems)

this is a poem in the style of Peatle Jville, or Pete. It's based on an actual conversation I had with a young(ish) lady some time ago. Some is actual, most is padding. Please don't take offense as this is meant to be humourous in a Monty Python kind of way

FEET.

I once met a young lady in distress.
She said "I have ugly feet."
I said..."what?"
" My feet are ugly"
I said "What?"
"I'm so upset" she cried.
I said " but feet are made for walking."
"And for running, and for standing on."
She mumbled: "I've painted my nails. I've shaped them and filed them."
I've washed them and scraped off the hard skin."
"They're still Ugly!"
I said: "but feet are made for for climbing."
"For kicking. And for wearing shoes!"
"Maybe so," she said, "but they're still ugly."
I looked at her legs and said...
"Well to be honest, they match your pins...
"They're long and they're thin and not at all pleasant."
"Oh great, "she cried, i think I'll cure it by cutting them off."
Had I made things worse?

"Don't do that," I said, " that will make you...
"A low down bum! And that is for sitting on." 

678

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

OMG! If that's what passes as wholesome kids entertainment these days I'm glad I'm an old foggie! To me that was teaching boys to be sexist and instead of teaching them to be respectful and polite towards women gives them a free pass to lear and oggle our sweet partners.
I greatly respect all you've done and I know your project will avoid and reverse this kind of discrimination.

LET KIDS BE KIDS     

679

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

Sounds great Pete. I know my 8 year old granddaughter is using words I never heard of until much later. Sometimes she confuses Ann and me with the things she comes out with. Cant wait to hear or see what you come up with.

PS. Sorry that the only other reply (so far) is by a spammer.     

680

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

Read the sticky and follow the instructions     

681

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

Yes you are correct: the Daleks did "EXTERMINATE" people with extreme prejudice, they'd blow smoke from an appendage which turned the victim see through and become a pile of dust, So yeah, sounds like the right sentence for spammers, hackers and politicians, not Chordie politicians obviously!
At this time land lines are needed in the UK and telephone boxes are provided so the vandals have something to practice on before going professional and becoming ram raiders!

Right again, Dr Who? is a woman of the female variety. There are rumours that certain American starlets are interested in becoming the next doctor! Just hope she plays guitar or uke...     

682

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

There's a line from a Jethro Tull song called Bungle in the Jungle: the rivers are full of crocodile nastys, and he who made kittens put snakes in the grass.
Buyer beware indeed. Beware the man that smiles in your face while he stabs you in the back, or governments that give you a penny and take back a pound.     

683

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

Thanks Jim. A great win over Turkey, a place I have visited many times and found the people there friendly and fanatical about football (soccer) Unfortunately your post seems to have attracted a rather disgruntled Turkey supporter who is unhappy with the Wales 2 Turkey 0 result. It was a good game and I hope the next game against Italy will give us the same result. But I fear the soccer team may want revenge for the thrashings they get when playing us in RUGBY.     

684

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

Holly Nostradamus batman! Are you two warning us of a future apocalipse? Food for thought.     

685

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

President Per and prime minister Roger....all the baddies would be spammers and hackers that we could delete. Utopia?     

686

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

Those meds may be working too well, buddy! It's great to see the old Pedr back.

There's no P in toilet
There's no H in love
There's no I in joyo
And no L in heaven...twice

I'll leave you to work that out     

687

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

I see you're feeling better Pedr?
Anyone can slap out chord after chord and sing like Freddy Mercury...well not Freddy, Not many have that original singing and playing style you exhibit. And of course your exceptional observational skill to transform that observation into a song or poem. I loved that high note, was Maree crushing the family jewels?     

688

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Shwmae Pedr?

This is a cross between gospel and deep blues in my opinion. I think chords would spoil it but that's my opinion. I found myself closing my eyes to listen without distractions so I had to watch the excellent video again. There are certainly different layers here. Well done.     

689

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

You're so right, who'd swap places with John Lennon outside the Dakota building? Or Hendrix choking on his own vomit?     

690

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Many thanks Brian. I guess in that way I have made a success of my life. These days I'm happy to come into my man cave and torture my guitar and the neighbours with my out of tune singing and writing songs to get things off my mind, insecurities and such. I think I have a nice circle of friends here on Chordie with your good self, Peter and Jim which I enjoy keeping in touch with.

Good luck with your book by the way I'm sure you 'll make a great success with it. Our own J.K.Rowling?

691

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I think it was the screaming and the groupies I was hoping for...lol

We all have limitations, playing to your strengths and keeping within those limitations is the secret to success. You may quote me on that! I'm in a funny mood this morning.     

692

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

In honour of your friend? Beautiful words written in the style she played? I'm guessing there'll be a recording soon?     

693

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Brian, recording on the way.

Pete, this song is about an eight year old boy dreaming of becoming a pop star...yes me! I'd lay awake for hours planning my rise to stardom. London is around 200 miles from me and back in the 50s and 60s that was a long way, about 6 hours in the car. I wanted to be a singer after seeing an Anthony Newly film about recording. Later seeing Tommy Steele playing guitar sent me down that path. Then of course the Beatles and the accompanying accusations of girls claiming one or other had made them pregnant. And finally the realisation that I'm not that good and would never make it at age 70 anyway. It's all there my concise autobiography.     

694

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

A new song all about the hopes and aspirations of a young musician, semi biographical? I've had to make all "B" chords a 7th as Chordpro doesn't like "B"

From Here To London by Phill Williams.2/06/21

From Here To London.Undefined


INTRO; [A-B7-E|A-B7-Dbm| A-B7-Dbm| D-A-E| ]




[A] I'm gonna [B7] make my way to [E] London.


[A] 200 [B7] miles and no [Dbm] return.


[D] Each step I [A] take will be.


A [E] footnote in my [F#m] history.


[A] Some day some [B7] body's gonna [E] write.




[A] I'm gonna [B7] be a big [E] sensation.


[A] Cant wait to [B7] see my name in [Dbm]lights.


[D] I'll be [A] there on the stage.


[E] Playing my [F#m] guitar.


[A] Some day some [B7] body'll say I'm [E] fine.


(CHORUS)




[D] How [A] fine do you [E] have to be.


[D] To be a [A] rock and roll [Dbm] star?


[D] Head [A] lining a [E] worldwide tour.


[F#m] Everybody knows who you [A] are. [B7]






SOLO [Abm-Dbm- B7| E-B7-Dbm| E-Abm-Dbm-B7| D-A-E:||]






[A] I'm gonna [B7] fly out business [E] class.


[A] Stay in [B7] 5 star [Dbm] rooms.


[D] I'm gonna [A] wreck the place.


[E] Lay the rooms to [F#m] waste.


[A] Someday some [B7] bodys gonna [E] learn.


[A] I'm not the [B7] best guy in the [E] morning.


[A] My songs aint [B7] never been that [Dbm] good.


[D] Everybody [A] wants to be.


A [E] footnote in my [F#m] history.


[A] Someday some [B7] body's gonna [E] write.


(CHORUS X 2)




OUTRO [E-Abm-Dbm- B7| E-B-Dbm| E-Abm-Dbm-B7| D-A-E]




Phill Williams 2/06/21





 

695

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

May the force be with you, nanoo, nanoo and most of all...live long and prosper.

You are correct Jim, the female of the species can turn "female dog from hell" when you turn up on her doorstep for the kids with your new significant other sitting in the car. Claws at 16 paces, and loss of visitation rights...I know as I've been there!     

696

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Jim, you obviously haven't read my post properly as you echo the sentiments I have put down. In fact you've used the same words...this is a fine post which has generated a relevant conversation. I may be being chauvinistic here but; men/boys will always try it on, it's in our genes, pun intended. Some men, I call them cave men, want to spread their seed as far and wide as possible regardless of the consequences. We rely on women to have the common sense to say "no" trouble is we are all human male and female and we all have needs and desires.
Jim don't take offense at my jokey rebuke at the start, and don't disagree with me again...lol     

697

(5 replies, posted in Poems)

There was a young man from Calcutta
Who liked bread and jam for his supper
He called to his wife
Please bring me a knife
But it took him all night
Cos he stuttered.

This came to me while entertaining my granddaughter at 9am! 

698

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

The only line missing there is ; I'll phone you sometime but they never do!

I could feel the anguish in this young ladys thoughts, you've compiled them into a coherent poem. The story tells of lust which never lasts, sex without love is never truly satisfying and leaves the young lady with remorse and in danger of the consequences.

You've treated her thoughts with more respect than the guy in the poem. Well done     

699

(6 replies, posted in Poems)

Peatl,
I love your honesty. So, you didn't rate the recording very highly? But you recognize that others did. Well done my friend, very touching and your heartfelt rendition compliments a gentle and talented soul.

I also love the way you snuck in how you and Maree have date nights...rock on Pedr.     

700

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Reading your words made me wish I felt those things! I think I've been in the zone a few times but I always think...for moments of greatness hours of practice