Graham
Yeah, well, I liked this one too !! 
You are a really talented musician.
Jim
726 2022-07-02 01:13:56
Re: JULY 2022 FSOTM – DOOR, CHILD, GOODBYE, RAIN, LOVE (50 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
727 2022-07-01 15:14:23
Re: JULY 2022 FSOTM – DOOR, CHILD, GOODBYE, RAIN, LOVE (50 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Graham
That is awesome - great song - well played !
I am sure there are thousands that have the same sentiments regarding urban life
Jim
728 2022-06-27 11:01:28
Re: Wiki page (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
That is way cool Richard !
It must have taken a lot of work to put that together.
Fantastic achievements!
Congratulations! I hope it gets accepted - it is very well done.
Jim
729 2022-06-24 21:26:42
Re: The Door (Mama's Song) (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Phill on both accounts!
730 2022-06-24 11:24:43
Topic: The Door (Mama's Song) (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
The Door (Mama’s song) by Jim Kenyon
originally for a SOTM entry
A song about how my mom inspired all 10 of her children after our Dad was killed in an accident.
.
Verse 1
[G]She carried the weight of the[C] world upon her [G]shoulders
Though I don’t recall that I [C] ever saw her[G] cry
Oh she[C] had a way to make the broken look [G]beautiful
oh she could [D] lift your spirits right [C]up into the[G] sky
.
Chorus
She’d say it’s [C]funny that neither side of a [G]door
can [C]know just what’s waiting on the other [G] side
but a [C]door can make what was, into what will [G]be
so [D]child, step out in the [C] world and take that [G]ride
.
yeah...
she’d say [C] leave your burdens and fears all behind [G] you
and [C] have the courage to walk right out that [G] door
ya' need to [C] spread your wings and learn how to [G] fly
and let [D] love take you where you’ve[C] never gone be[G]fore
.
. Verse 2
[G] well ya’ know our family never [C]had the best of [G]anything
but we made the best of [C] everything that we [G]could
through the [C]rain and the pains, somehow she kept us [G]dreaming
that we could[D] be anything , she [C] always made us feel so [G]good
.
Chorus
She’d say it’s [C]funny that neither side of a [G]door
can [C]know just what’s waiting on the other [G] side
but a [C]door can make what was, into what will [G]be
so [D]child, step out in the world and take that [G]ride
.
yeah...
she’d say [C] leave your burdens and fears all behind [G] you
and [C] have the courage to walk right out that [G] door
ya' need to [C] spread your wings and learn how to [G] fly
and let [D] love take you where you’ve[C] never gone be[G]fore
and let [D] love take you where you’ve[C] never gone be[G]fore
and let [D] love take you where you’ve[C] never gone be[G]fore
731 2022-06-23 17:07:01
Re: SUGGESTIONS: JULY 2022 FSOTM – DOOR, CHILD, GOODBYE, RAIN, LOVE. (9 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
OK it's not July but here goes.
(I am also posting this under songwriting - I hope that's ok??)
The Door (Mama’s song) by Jim Kenyon
SOTM entry I used all the words !
A song about how my mom inspired all 10 of her children.
.
Verse 1
[G]She carried the weight of the[C] world upon her [G]shoulders
Though I don’t recall that I [C] ever saw her[G] cry
Oh she[C] had a way to make the broken look [G]beautiful
oh she could [D] lift your spirits right [C]up into the[G] sky
.
Chorus
She’d say it’s [C]funny that neither side of a [G]door
can [C]know just what’s waiting on the other [G] side
but a [C]door can make what was, into what will [G]be
so [D]child, step out in the [C] world and take that [G]ride
.
yeah...
she’d say [C] leave your burdens and fears all behind [G] you
and [C] have the courage to walk right out that [G] door
ya' need to [C] spread your wings and learn how to [G] fly
and let [D] love take you where you’ve[C] never gone be[G]fore
.
. Verse 2
[G] well ya’ know our family never [C]had the best of [G]anything
but we made the best of [C] everything that we [G]could
through the [C]rain and the pains, somehow she kept us [G]dreaming
that we could[D] be anything , she [C] always made us feel so [G]good
.
Chorus
She’d say it’s [C]funny that neither side of a [G]door
can [C]know just what’s waiting on the other [G] side
but a [C]door can make what was, into what will [G]be
so [D]child, step out in the world and take that [G]ride
.
yeah...
she’d say [C] leave your burdens and fears all behind [G] you
and [C] have the courage to walk right out that [G] door
ya' need to [C] spread your wings and learn how to [G] fly
and let [D] love take you where you’ve[C] never gone be[G]fore
and let [D] love take you where you’ve[C] never gone be[G]fore
and let [D] love take you where you’ve[C] never gone be[G]fore
732 2022-06-22 12:44:58
Re: having a go (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Too bad he didn't start earlier in life - probably could have done some good songs !
733 2022-06-22 12:07:12
Re: JUNE 2022 FSOTM – A DAY OF THE WEEK AND OR NUMBERS (18 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jan Fabulous !! I loved your voice when you dropped down for "Darling" ! I still think your vice is golden and I also still think you should try it with an acoustic guitar - maybe you could get Peatle or Brian to play for you if you don't feel comfortable. You have what I have always said is the difference between average and great voices - uniqueness. Thanks for sharing this !
Jim
734 2022-06-21 11:29:26
Re: Catch Up (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Jan
It was called chordiestock - I never went but it looked like so much fun.
There are many threads and photos somewhere on here about it. I think Mekidsmom, baldguydude, uncle joe and a bunch of others hosted some. Pretty sure Zurf went to a few.
It would be great to have one again.
Jim
735 2022-06-18 12:10:16
Re: JUNE 2022 FSOTM – A DAY OF THE WEEK AND OR NUMBERS (18 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
RICHARD
That is way cool ! To be able to have video that spans time is priceless.
Well done
Jim
736 2022-06-14 11:35:03
Re: Untitled (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Jeff
I agree with everyone - I think it may be your best one.
The title " Blank Page" would be so mysterious and an attraction magnet in MHO !
It is a hook unto itself - it could mean a million things - and make a person want to find out.
I am in complete agreement with Phill - it is one of those songs that you go - Darn - wish I had thought of that and been the one that wrote it !
Well done my friend - can't wait to hear it.
738 2022-06-07 10:59:49
Re: My Hourglass of Sand (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Beautifully written
Having three daughters myself- been there., and know exactly what you are saying.
Nice one Jeff
Jim
739 2022-06-03 10:21:35
Re: My heart still cries (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Trevor
Wow - I think this is awesome.
Love these lines " Love can leave a memory that no one can steal
but can also leave a pain that no one can heal"
Well done my friend!
Jim
740 2022-05-29 11:14:24
Re: Londinium (9 replies, posted in Poems)
LOL Peatle,
That's the only thing I thought was the Gin
I had pictured a Gin Bloody Mary with celery, and Olives.
Well done, my cryptic muse !
Jim
741 2022-05-29 11:11:55
Re: Saint Lucia (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff
very nice song - very descriptive of the beach. You played and sang great
Jim
742 2022-05-28 12:27:15
Re: Londinium (9 replies, posted in Poems)
Yes Peatle - What he said !!
Oh, that is soooooooo good !
Nicely composed
Jim
743 2022-05-27 11:45:37
Re: MAY 2022 - GHOST, GHOSTS, WOMAN and MAN (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jan
That sounds awesome.
You have such a unique voice and just a bit of an accent ( at least to me) that enhance it greatly.
Beautifully done.
Jim
744 2022-05-24 12:08:22
Re: What Love Can't Do (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
OK as I said earlier - this song was a work in progress
I went through this morning and made quite a few changes.
I changed chords and lyrics - I think it is much better and the music " fits better".
Let me know what you think - thanks
Jim
745 2022-05-23 12:09:22
Re: What Love Can't Do (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Trevor,
Thanks - retirement is good - getting used to it .
It actually is still a work in progress. - not where I feel it is complete yet - lots of tweaking to go. Usually wait til guys/ girls on here that actually know something about music give me their feedback.
Jandle - Thanks Jan - I need to write a happy one soon !
also - thanks for bringing back SOM !!
Jeff - Thanks for the kind words.
746 2022-05-22 15:31:37
Re: Let the wall of fear fall away (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Trevor
Excellent song and excellent rendition.
I could not help but think of the Christmas song -
John McCutcheon: Christmas in the trenches (1984)
here is the singer explaining it and singing
John McCutcheon: Christmas in the trenches (1984)
Great Message Trevor - if only the world could be so kind
Thanks for your song !
Jim
747 2022-05-19 14:28:31
Topic: What Love Can't Do (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I wrote this song this morning, hope you like it
Let me know if you have suggestions for improvement.
What Love Can’t Do By Jim Kenyon
‘
Verse 1
[C] Oh, the writing was there, [Am]right on the wall
But [F]who would ever think that [G]love could fall
[C]There was a time, yeah,[Am] there was a time
That [F] I was yours, and baby, [G]you were mine
.
Verse 2
oh,[C] the passion was hot, but our [Am]hearts grew cold
we [F]never thought that love could [G] ever grow old
we were [C]young and wild, full of [Am]foolish dreams
now [F] it's like we're falling apart [G]at the seams
.
Chorus
.
[F]if only we could forget the hard times we’ve had
and [C]get through the worst,take the good from the bad
but [F] words aren't enough, as we're finding so true
it’ such a[G] shame to find out just [F]what love can’t [C]do
it’ such a[G] shame to find out just [F]what love can’t [C]do
.
Verse 3
[C]oh, you don't think it'll come, can’t im[Am]agine the day
You [F] can’t know how you’ll feel, or [G]what you’ll say
yeah we [C] started a fire, that's grown to a[Am] raging storm
and now we’re[F] feeling lonely instead of[G] safe and warm
.
Verse 4
.
[C] oh, we looked for sunshine but all we[Am] got was rain
yeah we[F] ached for laughter but all we [G] felt was pain
we were [C] chasing a love we thought would [Am]never end
but now we [F] only have hearts that we can't [G]seem to mend
.
Chorus
.
[F]if only we could forget the hard times we’ve had
[C]get through the worst,and take the good from the bad
but [F] words aren't enough, as we're finding so true
it’ such a[G] shame to find out just [F]what love can’t [C]do
it’ such a[G] shame to find out just [F]what love can’t [C]do
it’ such a[G] shame to find out just [F]what love can’t [C]do
yeah, it’ such a[G] shame to find out just [F]what love can’t [C]do
748 2022-05-19 11:14:47
Re: Barney Bentall.....I never meant to make you cry.... (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
Here is the song if you want to write down the lyrics.
749 2022-05-17 19:40:57
Re: Another Day (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Sounds great Scott !
I believe you might be closing in on Joey,Joey,Joey as I see a whole lot of guitars hanging !!
Looking forward to finished work.
JIm
750 2022-05-16 10:32:28
Re: Let the wall of fear fall away (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Trevor,
Looks great.
There are many ways to interpret those lyrics - makes it very interesting !
Can't wait to hear it.
Nicely done.
Jim