You certainly know how to make a point. Almost spoken in a very tuneful way. It's hard to believe people can treat people in this way, and it still goes on....great song and observations.     

802

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

you got a new job as tourist promoter for Prince Edward Island Jim?
It's a cracking song which wouldn't go amiss on a tourist brochure or a poem. You might want to revise your 3rd verse a little, it doesn't  flow as good as the other verses and chorus, that's my only criticism and it's not a biggie.

try;
So far away Prince Edward Island.
I wonder if she remembers me?
Like yesterdays rain that's gone
Am I just another faded memory.

just a suggestion.     

803

(2 replies, posted in Poems)

I don't normally write limericks but when the muse hits that spot.....


There was a young lady from Texas.
Whose stomach was all solar plexus
Her biceps so large.
They would fill up a barge.
And her attitude simply just wrecks us.

So who said there's no rhyme for Texas? 

804

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

hi Robert. win10 automatically downloads updates. make sure  your settings allow auto updates. if you still have no sound then you may need a sound card. i have an external sound card because i do recordings on my PC. if that is your aim then i recommend Steinberg UR22 mk 2, not overly expensive and you get a rather classy DAW free. obviously you can buy an internal sound card but you will need to be careful how you install it.
let us know how you get on.     

805

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

nice one Pete, made i laff. I thought my verse was risque...lol

my sea legs hadn't quite acclimatized
and the saddle was chaffing my thighs
i watched as she bounced in her saddle
all i could see were her gorgeous big eyes.

who's next?     

806

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Goodnight Jim Bob!

Pete how about this for your opening line...

She rode my horse like her butt was on fire..
Her tight blue jeans up to her waist.
Her chequered shirt tied 2 inches higher.
And I had to ride hard to keep up.

I can imagine it sung to a kind of ghost riders beat. Over to you     

807

(4 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

We sometimes get spammers or idiots that post senseless posts, please ignore it means nothing.     

808

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

Ok Robert, welcome to Chordie. Without knowing what computer you have or operating system, it will be pointless giving you advise. If you have win 10 or above you should receive updates regularly. Windows have stopped updates for Vista and earlier. BTW programs are software so the driver should be downloadable. If you don't have a sound card built in your computer, you may find buying one fairly expensive especially if you can't fit it yourself. Go to your computer manufacturers web site and check for updates for your driver's. You will find websites that will check your PC for out of date driver's or you can purchase a program that will keep you up to date. I must warn you these may contain unwanted and often Hidden spy programs and you may get a lot of spam or worse. Good luck hope this helped     

809

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I can imagine the joy of them all only to be torn apart by a cowardly and vengeful act. They must have been devastated. My condolences.     

810

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hey Jim that song rocks even though it's a country, cowboy, barroom thing. Texas is getting a lot of attention lately. Let's hear it...     

811

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

OMG I know the civil war was brutal, but here you've brought a personal account of a tragic event. I have damp cheeks after reading and listening to your song a fitting tribute to your forefather. One word.... brilliant.     

812

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

It's strange how inspiration works, but you certainly came up trump's with this one. What a great song, it has all the elements of a big country hit.     

it took me 20 minutes to find your song but you got my vote too. good luck     

814

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hey Joe, I know I have relatives in Canada and my dad was in the navy during WW2 and he visited your fair shores...so you never know?
My recording device works from an SD card and it's holding around 6 unfinished songs at this time, they're all waiting for vocals, so what's the problem? I tend to sing quite loud and Ann moans to me about making too much noise, you can tell she appreciates my singing cant you? Therefor I have to wait until she goes out so I can belt out a few tunes which leads me to another problem...lock down! I need to sound proof my studio     

Well done with the video Jim. The song actually sounds better through a decent sound system!     

816

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Well thanks y'all! It just goes to show how a phrase or event can give inspiration, so thanks for that AKA Joe lol. Global warming is messing things up constant rain is what we get in Wales! Just lately it's been sunny yet crispy. Winter here means summer in New Zealand and I believe almost zero covid.

Thanks Pete, maybe I'll write about Wellington next, plenty of beef in it?     

817

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

this was inspired by a remark made by Mojo. it's a bit of nonsense in which i also incorporated a little bit of romance as a nod to Jim     

818

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

It's Raining In Texas.Undefined


(INTRO; Am-G-Am-G-Am-G-E7)




V1


[Am] I may forget to [E7] kiss you goodnight.


[Am] That doesn't mean I don't [Dm] want to.


[F] It doesn't mean our love's [C] not a success.


[E7] Just remember it's [Am] raining in Texas.




V2


[Am] We go out walking and I'm [E7] holding your hand.


[Am] Sometimes I may [Dm] forget.


[F] It doesn't mean our love's [C] not a success.


[E7] Just remember it's [Am] raining in Texas.






(CHORUS)




[F] The rain will [G] fall down.


[C] Wherever you [A7] are.



[Dm] And cold winds will [F] blow.


[E7] But the sun will still find you.




V3


[Am] Outside there's a rain storm the [E] north wind will blow.


[Am] Inside we're so cozy and[Dm] warm.


[F] We know our love's a [C] sweet success.


[E7] And we know it's still [Am] raining in Texas.




(SOLO OVER VERSE X2 > CHORUS)




V4


[Am] It's raining it's pouring it's [E] flooding the road.


[Am] It's like a river they're [Dm] panning for gold.


[F] Let me help you get [C] out of your dress.


[E7] Just remember it's [Am] raining in Texas.





Words & Music by Phill Williams. 

819

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Pete FYI, it took a ton of will power to just record a six string, a twelve string and my voice! I know if I start from scratch and make it slower it will have the full treatment...meat and two veg with all the trimmings! Lol I am thinking about it!     

820

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I also think this is a great song...long live the Texas rain which has given me inspiration for a song....!     

821

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I've remixed the song (difficult to know the difference) and uploaded it to soundcloud, the full song is here now...

https://soundcloud.com/iphillfine/melt-into-the-crowd-1     

822

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

thanks Pete,  but did you like the song?  smile     

823

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

The thought had occurred to me but then it reflects that even a traumatic experience can be pushed to one side and result in a happy ending? Not to minimise the seriousness of sexual abuse of a young person but everyone deserves a little happiness with the help and love of a good partner.
With lock down we hear a lot of abuse both physical and sexual of those less able to protect themselves. My hope is that my song will offer even a little hope to those less fortunate.     

824

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

recording uploaded already, find it here and leave a comment please

i've remixed and uploaded the full version 

https://soundcloud.com/iphillfine/melt-into-the-crowd-1

825

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

this is a bitter/sweet song about an abused young lady that finds love but cant show her love due to her abuse years before

Melt Into The Crowd.Undefined


(INTRO; D-D/Db-D/B- D/A-Asus-A)




[D] She was a [D/Db] pretty girl.


[D/B] Though she didn't want to [D/B] kiss or cuddle.


[Asus] Something [A] happened long [D] ago.


[D] She flinched each time I touched her.


But she said “I really like you.


[Asus] “I Hate what [A] happened, but you don't [D] know.


[G] “He was my [D] favourite uncle.


[Bm] “He came to [A] me one night.


[G] “No one needs to [D] know the things he [A] did.”




[D] “But I cant sleep at night.


“And I cant hold you tight.


[Asus] “My company's [A] all I can give.


[D] “If you have patience boy.


“My confidence is destroyed.


[Asus] “But one [A] day I may [D] relax.



[G] “But for [D] now I'm broken.


[Bm] “And I cant [A] do romance.


[G] “We don't [D] need to show the [A] world.


“Just melt into the [D] crowd.”




[D] So I said “ that's alright.


I can wait because I love you.”


[Asus] Then she [A] cried and held my [D] hand.


[D] “There's not many like you.


“I'm so glad I found you.


[Asus] “And I [A] think I love you [D] too.


[G] “But for [D] now I'm broken.


[Bm] “And I cant [A] do romance.


[G] “We don't [D] need to show the [A] world.


“Can we melt into the [D] crowd?”





Words & Music by Phill Williams. Home Rex 5th January 2021.