Robin and his merry men
went dancing in the Duck and Hen
when the bard stopped playing they screamed "AGAIN"
he was too afraid to offend
so once again picked up his harp
an arrow straight and oh so sharp
buried deep inside his heart
"a murder" went up the cry
it was not me, that is a lie
I've been set up said little John
the true assassin has left and gone
my word he didn't play that bad
said all but Robin of the tuneless bard
let's all depart and search the woods
for surely he must have stole some goods
I bet he's stashed them `neath a tree
some glittering gold I would happy be
if I came across this treasure sure
to line my nest said Robin Hood
not so much a robin he...
is more of a magpie
726 2021-04-23 22:14:58
Re: Last Light Reflections (26 replies, posted in Poems)
727 2021-04-23 22:01:44
Re: Last Light Reflections (26 replies, posted in Poems)
keepitreal wrote:I hail from land of Robin Hood
Maidens are fair and the beer is good
Where the major oak not minor spruce
Hid Robin from the hangmans noose
Ayup mi duck a common greeting
The happy sound of good friends meeting
And Peatle I extend those words to you
Halfway round this globe so blue
Amazed by YouTube video when I dared to look
Wishing you would write a book
A best seller it would stand apart
With words that come straight from your heart.Cheers Keep It Real and thank you I enjoyed that.
I am not that sure if I wrote a book.
It would get a look.
Be read by one or no one.
Maybe when the sun it disappears on winters night.
People could use said books to keep the fire alight.
Friends of Robin Hood the good people of Sherwood
Could use it instead of wood.
The heat from said fire.
Could be used to heat up Maid Marion’s Fryer.
Down at the Tuck Inn.
When there people could try her delicious fare, Rabbit and Hare
And a duck dish called Friar Tuck.
Opps. I should have said Fryer Duck.
I don’t want as a result of my slip of the tongue.
The Sheriff of Nottingham chasing me.
Whilst enjoying ones self at the Tuck Inn
if one has an urgent need a call of nature.
Don’t worry there is nice clean little potty.
Her little john.
In a room out the back.
Pete...you scraped a few bones on that one... still giggling
728 2021-04-20 09:19:51
Re: Last Light Reflections (26 replies, posted in Poems)
I understood it all Pete, and laughed at the double entendre, pool spear...ha ha ha! May your parsons nose enjoy the green grass while the good weather lasts.
729 2021-04-19 20:36:51
Re: Last Light Reflections (26 replies, posted in Poems)
my grass is green
as green as a bean
a green bean of course
a green bean running
a runner bean, therefore
a flyer in the airforce
a pilot in a grey suit
not a business man in his flute ( cockney rhyming slang for suit)
a flute to make the sound toot
a journey takes it's own route
or maybe just a plant root
or just a shoot of grass
731 2021-04-16 10:35:31
Re: Last Light Reflections (26 replies, posted in Poems)
Pedr,
why worry about rhyming? It's the story your poem tells that counts and the way it's told and both those criteria are reached. Outside of the South seas, your style is unique so don't be discouraged by apparent lack of interest. If it wasn't for the likes of you and Jim this forum would only be frequented by people that can't get their song book to work, and what a waste that would be?
I look forward to hearing the finished version of your song.
Piri
732 2021-04-15 21:41:17
Re: Last Light Reflections (26 replies, posted in Poems)
and you do this off the top of your head? you are a very clever individual with a very individual style. rock on Pedr
733 2021-04-11 23:08:32
Re: Malcom (3 replies, posted in Poems)
Very poignant Pedr. No one should pass un-noticed that's why I hate war and guns in general, thousands of lives lost, The generals say a few practiced sentiments and the family left to mourn, then told to pull themselves together. I know Malcom didn't die in those circumstances but your poem puts me in mind of that human abomination.
Your poem is so heartfelt and once again describes superbly the loss felt by his nearest and dearest.
734 2021-04-11 11:11:54
Re: Covid: The Missing Years (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Your words are very touching and sensitive, also relevant to today. I'm not surprised your tired after the jab and writing such an inspirational piece.
735 2021-04-09 09:49:24
Re: Garcias Glasses Demo (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Very cleverly written Grah. I caught many of the references but not all I fear? Don't worry about your voice the husky sound adds a little more character..lol
736 2021-04-08 19:03:05
Re: Ship of life video by Jim Kenyon (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Great performance and song Grah. The words are very poignant and as far as I could count could go at least three ways. 1. The slave trade of yesteryear. 2. The modern exodus of people escaping persecution and violence in the middle East, far east and eastern Europe and ending up braving the English channel in the hope of finding a better life in the UK. 3. The voyage of human evolution from apeman to human.
Excellent video Jim every slide was timed perfectly.
737 2021-04-06 09:36:27
Re: Chordie Thoughts. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Pete, I never knew that banter and off music topic was not allowed? There's been lots of posts in "chat" regarding fishing kayaking sports etc. My opinion on that is; if you don't have an opinion or are not interested go to the next post or begin your own thread with a topic that interests you!
Ann tells me she comes third after music and my grandkids, I can't argue that!
I don't bother with other sites. I can't be doing with trolls and the like. I am on Twitter but rarely go there. I've always tried to be friendly and helpful to all our members and thought everyone else was too?
The forums are for our members to ask questions, get help, give opinions and most of all help others.
738 2021-04-05 10:57:15
Re: Chordie Thoughts. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Pete, as you brought it up I thought I'd explain why the spammers...well spam. THEY GET PAID FOR EACH POST THEY MAKE! Sorry for shouting but it makes me mad!
Hi Russ long time no hear, stay safe and well me old mate.
739 2021-04-05 10:46:31
Re: Song Phill worked his magic on,and recorded for me is now on YouTube (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great job on the video Jim.
740 2021-04-03 09:27:20
Re: Good Friday (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
And a happy Easter to your good self and Maree
741 2021-04-02 11:02:30
Re: Good Friday (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Pete...you're a crazy kid. This sounds like those old blues tracks from the 30s. Does anyone else have the guts to record themselves making words and music up as they go along? Now that's a challenge
742 2021-04-02 10:53:37
Re: Chordie Thoughts. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Kia ora Pedr. Bet you can't guess who this is?
It's an awful shame that more strummers, beaters and plonkers (keyboards players) not to mention writers and composers can't up date their profile here as they do on face book etc?
Glad to know Pete has updated his profile to tell us he's feeling a little better. As for myself...the sun is shining, the day is warm and I managed to sleep until 11am. Only down side, Ann wants me to take her shopping!
Piri
743 2021-04-01 20:02:27
Re: New here, songmaker and old performer coming back (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Hi Sana and welcome. I've been a performer for nigh on fifty years, deduct a year for lock down. At the moment I'm in two minds whether to get back in the saddle when all this is over, I'll be 70 soon and I've put on a lot of beer belly so I'm dubious as to whether carrying speakers and amps in and out of venues is still possible.
Tell us a bit about yourself; are you a writer, performer, musician? and not to be too nosy, what your abilities and disabilities are, how we can help and how you can help us.
Phill
744 2021-04-01 09:49:10
Re: RAGE (4 replies, posted in Poems)
I see you posted this last year? It is full of rage you describe it well. I suggest you keep it in check for your shredding...is that the right term? Woe betide anyone that is standing in you way when the monster erupts!
745 2021-04-01 09:42:12
Re: Recording - Believe in Better Days on soundcloud (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim. Just tried to play it on SoundCloud, the picture is there but no music. I know you've just up loaded it so maybe it's still processing, I'll try again later.
BTW, it was a pleasure doing this one.
746 2021-04-01 09:32:10
Re: No Lockdown Blues (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
You two need to get a room...lol
The two of you are in my humble opinion two of the most original and no nonsense writers, where I will stick any words in as long as they rhyme, you guys will search for the correct words. Ok, sometimes I have to rearrange some, but it's a great privilege and honour to work with you guys.
The video is great Mr Spielberg! Don't do yourself down.
747 2021-03-26 11:07:14
Re: Song: Believing In Better Days (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim to me you are the inventor and I, and many others are the people that create the mechanics to make it work. So don't belittle yourself either, you are a genius in what you do
748 2021-03-26 10:44:57
Re: Song: Believing In Better Days (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim thanks for the compliment but I think you're being a little harsh on Grah and Dirty Ed who are talented and highly respected musicians in their own right. I know it wasn't your intention to belittle them and they probably won't speak up for themselves. I think because we've worked on many songs together that I feel I can go off on a tangent with your approval and I must say this one was a complete 45° spin set off by your use of the A Major 7th chord. I must say you are fearless in your thinking our of your comfort zone. Keep it up my friend and if I get the chance I'll do a demo so you can get an idea of my thinking
749 2021-03-25 21:21:05
Re: Song: Believing In Better Days (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim. I had to look up the open Dbm, and realized it can also be known as Amajor 7 which means you can play the open A string and having played it through a couple of times I revised your chord sequence from A- Dbm/Amaj7- D-A, to; A-Amj7-D-F#m | A-Amaj7-D-G. etc It breaks up the sequence and makes it a little more interesting? Hope you don't mind me sticking my nose in?
Jimand your chorus
I've put your Dbm as Amj7 same chord, same position but you can play the open A string as your bass note
750 2021-03-24 10:24:09
Re: Song: Believing In Better Days (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
You've put that together well my friend. The words strike a chord and are on the pulse of what's going on in the world.