certainly meant no disrespect to anyone - I was referring to my own inability to know much about music.

I appreciate everything you all do to help me write music that makes sense.

Cheers to everyone.
Jim     

LOL  foolish me -  went back to the dbm chord -
easier was not better
I'm working on recording it- wish I some musical ability
it would be a lot easier
I apologize for all the re-writes and edits.

Jim     

Graham,
A really catchy tune.
I found my foot starting to tap soon as you get to the chorus.
I could see a crowd in a bar or at a concert as you perform this, singing right along with you every chorus !!
Nice message as well in the lyrics, so true !
Thanks for sharing. Great song

Jim     

Thanks Ken.

If you look at the song - I made quite a few lyric changes and I'm not sure those are the chords I will use when
and if I ever get the time to record it.  Phill's comments made me think (which is a good thing ! ) about the recovering part
for many who have found love again after such a painful experience, and that's why I changed the last verse.

I think the rhyme scheme is better now as well.  I wish I knew how to play better and actually sing to these words more merit, but I will try to do it a little justice sometime soon.
Thanks for all the comments and perspectives - I appreciate it.
Cheers to you all !
Jim     

Thanks Peatle. (yes, it seems to be the standard bearer for bad relationships)

Thanks for forgiving me Phill ! I didn't intend to bring up hurtful memories, but now after reading your post, I can certainly see how it could.
To make amends, I changed the third verse - so it actually can lead to a second chance - and to find someone again to love
and trust as you have done.  Maybe give a little hope and inspiration that a divorce doesn't have to be an end - but a bridge to a new beginning.
Best wishes to you and Ann on 40 years

Zurf and Mojo and anyone else dealing with such heartache.

I am truly sorry for the unfortunate circumstances you are facing.
I too have faced such situations, losing two of my brothers in the last year and a half.
There isn't much we can do except to try to ease their pain and bring peace to our own mind.
I think this is an appropriate line - one that I came across in my situation that sticks in my mind.

" Wherever a beautiful soul has been, no matter that they are gone
there's always a trail of beautiful memories that we can look back upon"

It's good to have our "chordie family", where the compassion and care we share is  as
righteous as the music we write and play.

Cheers and best wishes to you all
Jim     

Peatle and Phill

I was admiring how clever you boys are...... and then

I looked at the title of this post....  that's when I lost it -if i had been eating custard - it would have been a mess as well
too funny !!

Jim     

Thanks Peatle
Every young generation thinks they are invincible.
Part of the learning of life.

Appreciate the kind words.
Sending my best to you and Maree

CHEERS !
Jim     

Peatle

Excellent !

I quite agree with Ken   that line is superbly brilliant !!

"His words have power.

A magnet.

A fishing net.

Fishing net made of words.

Drawing his audience into his boat.  "

Way to go my friend !
Jim     

Thanks Ken.