Sunds VERY NICE Trev
851 2021-01-18 17:19:34
Re: Play the pipes out loud and bring peace (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
852 2021-01-18 13:25:47
Re: Prince Edward Island (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you Ken. I like that type of metaphor as well.
Peatle
Thanks for the comment, I thought I remembered that there might be chordie members from Canada.
Two of the places that looked really nice were Charlottetown and Avonlea ( Home of Anne of Green Gables) 
JIm
853 2021-01-18 13:16:28
Re: Frances (4 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle
Very touching.
There are thousands that live in the same situation.
I went for a walk the other day through our town and thought the same thing - so many people alone in there house (especially with covid) and for many, as you describe, no one to look in on or care for. I agree with Brian- a very nice piece of writing.
I am sorry for you and Marie's loss.
Phill
I think about Bill every time I post something and think just as you said. I have sent him e cards which have been opened but no response.
We sure miss him here on Chordie.
Take care all
Jim
854 2021-01-17 19:25:14
Re: Prince Edward Island (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Trevor
Sometimes stuff just strikes me for some reason I can’t explain
On the other side of the coin- I can’t sing for beans and my playing ability is elementary so I guess it's a wash.
Phill
Thanks for the input, I see what you mean
I just made a couple changes. I left the line in about the rain from yesterday, only shortened as you advised.
I like "yesterday" rather than "today" b/c I think it relates more to the fact that she too has been gone. I think now it fits better though !
Thanks
PS. I’m not a travel promoter- but I think that place is on my bucket list - it looks wonderful. I wonder if anyone here on chord or is from there?
855 2021-01-17 18:34:59
Re: Play the pipes out loud and bring peace (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Trev
do you play bagpipes?
856 2021-01-17 14:50:42
Topic: Prince Edward Island (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Last night I was just looking at pictures of beautiful places on the internet and Prince Edward Island popped up. I've never been there but somehow it struck me that it was such a beautiful place that is would be a place you could lose a love to. I really can't explain how it evolved into this - it's just the thoughts and words that came to mind as I looked at pictures of this beautiful island in Canada.
Hope you like it - all comments are appreciated
Prince Edward Island/One More Dance by Jim Kenyon
Verse 1
.
[Am]I’ve never been to Prince Edward Island
but I [Em] hear it’s pretty there in the fall
she [Am]left for there about a year ago
and [F]I’m still waiting for [Em]her to [AM]call
.
Verse 2
.
[Am]She’s just like Prince Edward Island
With its [Em] tide that ebbs and flows
So [Am] beautiful, yet so far away
She’s [F]like the wind that [Em]comes and [Am]goes
.
Chorus
[F]Heartache with time will go away
At [C] least that’s what the poet’s say
But I [F]keep on wishing for one more chance
And [G]one more kiss, and [F]just one more [C] dance
.
instrumental
[Am][Em][Am] [F][Em] [Am]
Verse 3
.
[Am]so far away on Prince Edward Island
I [Em]wonder if she remembers me
like [Am] rain gone from yesterday
am [F]I just another [Em] faded memo[Am]ry
.
Chorus
[F]Heartache with time will go away
At [C] least that’s what the poet’s say
But I [F]keep on wishing for one more chance
And [G]one more kiss, and [F] just one more [C] dance
[G]One more kiss, and [F] just one more [C] dance
Oh [G]One more kiss, and [F] just one more [C] dance
Thanks and Cheers
Jim
857 2021-01-16 13:47:38
Re: Play the pipes out loud and bring peace (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Trevor
A sad, but very spiritual and moving song. In my mind it sounds like a young soldier that is wounded badly
and is anticipating that he won't get home again.
The lyrics are fantastic
anticipating an even greater third verse ( just to put the pressure on ! )
I will look forward to the finished version when recorded.
Cheers
Jim
858 2021-01-13 21:48:31
Re: Just A Girl From Texas (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
hope it's ok - made a couple small changes and added a verse.
This needs a chorus too.
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.
with ruby lips that I'd love to taste
I had just arrived back home in Texas.
After spending six months out at sea.
she was a little rough around the edges
but that just stoked a ship's fire in me.
we got together at the local watering hole
to quench our thirsts with whiskey and beer
then she started dancing out of control
I thought " what the heck am I doing here ?
859 2021-01-13 16:57:38
Re: You are invited! Prince George BC, online music festival - Coldsnap (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Looks cool
Better send out a reminder that week so i remember
860 2021-01-13 01:29:00
Re: Just A Girl From Texas (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Ken. I may give it a go if I get time. I was just having some fun.
Phill hit it right on the head - I wrote it thinking it would be a pretty good cowboy bar song.
Thanks Brian - Texas is not an easy word to rhyme.
Peatle - thanks for the kind words - I believe that you have the makings for a very good song
as that title definitely would draw attention. Hope you do it !
Thanks again guys !
Jim
861 2021-01-13 00:39:40
Re: Cold Virginia Snow (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Ken
To me that is the best song lyric ever written here on chordie !
If you don't mind, I would like to have permission to share this story with
my students when we study the Civil war. I always try to make it personal.
U.S. Grant's escort bugler (Seth Flint,a.k.a. Charles Seaver)was from my small town
and played taps at Appomattox after the surrender.
That song is so good - it gives me chills listening to it.
Have you ever visited the site where he was attacked ?
Great song !
Jim
p.s. I can empathize with this story. Not as storylike as the description you gave of your great grandfather and great grandmother,
but my dad was killed in an accident when I was 8 months old leaving my mother on a farm with 10 kids.
Must have been the same sort of shock, but somehow she pulled it off, reminds me of the strength your great grandma must have had as well.
Thanks for sharing your terrific saga. It should be in a movie.It is that powerful !
862 2021-01-11 23:41:15
Topic: Just A Girl From Texas (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
well as long as we are on the Country Texas theme
and I figure since Mojo being from Texas, he might have known a few in his day
I wrote this little song......
Chords might not be the best but what the heck do I know about music ?
Just a Girl From Texas By Jim Kenyon
Verse 1
.
[C]Met me a woman down in San Antone
[C] skin soft as satin but a [G]heart of stone
with [G] fire in her eyes and whiskey on her lips
I could [G]feel the heat a comin’ off her [C]finger tips
,
Verse 2
.
[C] She wore a cowboy hat and tight blue jeans
[C] caught my attention if you [G]know what I mean
we [G] danced all night to every song
I went to get a beer, she said [C]“don’t be long”
.
Chorus
.
[F]Mama said watch out for those naughty girls
[C]the ones with big smiles and hair full of curls
[F]the ones that are wild, and a little bit reckless
[G]Mama said stay a[F]way from those girls from [C] Texas
yea [G]Mama said stay a[F]way from those girls from [C] Texas
. Verse 3
.
[C]Well she took my horse, my boots, and gun
[C] And said hey cowboy “let’s [G] have some fun”
[G]she rode my stallion all through the night
out where the stars are [C]big and bright
.
[C]woke up the next morning at the break of dawn
[C]lipstick on my shirt, but [G]she was gone
[G]found a note on the table said we'll meet again
but I don't why and she [C] didn't say when
Chorus
.
[F]Mama said watch out for those naughty girls
[C]the ones with big smiles and hair full of curls
[F]the ones that are wild, and a little bit reckless
[G]Mama said stay a[F]way from those girls from [C] Texas
[G]Mama said stay a[F]way from those girls from [C] Texas
yea [G]Mama said stay a[F]way from those girls from [C] Texas
slow
oh but [G] Mama I think I [F]love that girl from [C]Texas
Yea the [G]Lord knows, I [F] love that girl from [C]Texas
863 2021-01-11 17:06:34
Re: Hank Williams On My Mind (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Ken
I agree with everything everyone said - That awesome -it reminds me Rodney Crowell's I walk the line - Revisited where he used JC song in it.
Cool beans my friend
Jim
864 2021-01-10 15:17:25
Re: the last song (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Mojo
Nice song.
What key is that in ?
JIm
865 2021-01-09 04:46:50
Topic: Wretched Lives - on you tube and or soundcloud - featuring Phill (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
for some reason the upload wasn't perfect - a couple times it flashes earlier pictures. Oh well - I couldn't figure out why.
Give it a view - let me know what you think.
It is also on sound cloud if you just want the recording, not the video.
https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … -nightmare
Thanks for giving it a listen !
Jim
866 2021-01-08 22:21:05
Re: Chordie Member Has Won A Semi Final Place In A Worldwide Song Contest (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Awesome !
Congrats Brian
Just got my vote !!
867 2021-01-05 21:10:04
Re: The scheming chattel version 3 (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I agree with Peatle - that is wickedly good!
It has some parts where it was like hysteria or excitement reached a crescendo
It left me wondering what could happen in that song to merit that.
I kept envisioning crusaders coming back home to a castle.
Good stuff
Jim
868 2021-01-05 21:04:57
Re: Breakthrough (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Trev
Powerful lyrics - hope it's not based on experience.
It is really hard to tell if lyrics fit that soundtrack with out them being melded together.
Good stuff anyway man !
Cheers
Jim
869 2021-01-05 00:42:30
Re: Always Hope (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Good one Peatle !
I did not know you were a UKE player.
Nice job
Jim
870 2021-01-05 00:08:57
Re: SHELTER FROM THE RAIN (Aka my $10,000 song) (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Ken
That is Hall of Fame in my book !!
Forget the $10 G's man - you've already got it ALL !!
Congrats on a beautiful song and a beautiful relationship with your wife !!
Thanks for sharing
Jim
P.S. Let's hope the wife doesn't get the part where you might metaphorically call her an old piece of canvas!
Great song buddy !
871 2021-01-02 21:37:46
Re: Wretched Lives - Dark Folk Version (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Ken
I never mind when folks here on chordie change things up and I certainly wouldn't be offended.
As I have stated many times - I am only a pretend musician 
that happens to like writing song lyrics.
My knowledge of music is quite limited in terms of how it actually works, and my playing ability is less than that.
As to my singing ability-well there is none ! I am a cowboy chord guy at best.
I give free license to anyone here to modify and change genre of anything I write and I appreciate all the suggestions and help the kind gents and ladies on here have offered over the past few years. I really miss Strummerboy Bill b/c he was so unique in his assessments and amusements !
Peatle always has some great insights as well in terms of lyrics.
We are so fortunate to have a group in this forum that has such a vast array of talent and interests in different genre.
Thanks for your taking the time to put my words to music.
Cheers to all for Happy 2021 !
Stay healthy and keep the music coming.
Jim
872 2021-01-01 18:03:51
Topic: Wretched Lives Blues Version (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
after Phill turned me on to the phrase "it's a nightmare"
Phill also did a brilliant version of it and was working on a make over of it when CHordie went down last night.
With that being said - when I got up this morning I got playing around with (mostly b/c I am not good enough of a musician and couldn't play the chords Phill was playing ) it - and before I knew it - it morphed into a blues style song (which is a lot easier for me). I am good with either version !
Anyway - this is my new version which would not be possible without Phill !
Wretched Lives (It's A Nightmare) - Blues Version by Jim Kenyon and Phill Williams
.
(intro: [Em] [Em] [B7] [Em] finger picked)
Verse 1
[Em]Not a demon to expose your flaws
[Em]Nor a savage beast with bloody claws
[Am]only your worst fears, falling into place
and you've [Em] lost it all, your life’s a waste
And the [B7] whole damn world doesn't seem to care
It's a [Em]nightmare[Em]
.
Verse 2
[Em]gripped by the loneliness of a silent curse
[Em]constant reminders , that make things worse
[Am] you don't believe it, but yet you know
that there's [Em] no one to hold, there's nowhere to go
And the [B7] whole damn world doesn't seem to care
It's a [Em]nightmare , yeah [Em]It's a nightmare
.
Chorus
[Am]such is the fate of those with wretched lives
[Em]hopelessly waiting for their ship to arrive
[Am]haunted by visions of what their lives lack
[B7]they can't move forward, yet they [Am]never want to go[Em] back
.
(play intro again: [Em] [Em] [B7] [Em]finger picked)
Verse 3
[Em]Hurry to nowhere, like the aimless winds blows
In[Em] search of the comfort that someone else knows
[Am]every hour, every breath,your faith slip away
and you [Em]dread the darkness , that brings a new day
And the [B7] whole damn world doesn't seem to care
It's a [Em] nightmare , yeah [Em]It's a nightmare
.
Chorus
[Am]such is the fate of those with wretched lives
[Em]hopelessly waiting for their ship to arrive
[Am]haunted by visions of what their lives lack
they [B7]can't move forward, yet they [Am]never want to go[Em] back
[Em][Am] B7] [Em]
And the [B7] whole damn world doesn't seem to care
It's a [Em] nightmare[Em]
And the [B7] whole damn world doesn't seem to care
[Em]It's a nightmare [Em]
873 2021-01-01 13:52:50
Re: Phill Williams Song Searchin' (7 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Excellent song and brilliant video production. Very well done guys !
Happy New Year ! Way to start us out Peatle and Phill !!
Cheers
Jim
874 2020-12-29 17:06:04
Topic: Poem: Wretched Lives - maybe a song somehow ? (6 replies, posted in Poems)
I thought I'd try writing something that might go into punk, gothic, heavy metal or something like that. (probably b/c Phill told me I was too "mushy " in my last song )
But since I have no clue to how the music of that genre is written - I'll leave to some one else.
(maybe a hint to Beamer or someone ? )
I don't know - but it was kid of fun writing it.
any comments or ideas to improve it would be appreciated
Jim
Wretched Lives
Verse 1
Not a demon to expose your flaws
Nor a savage beast with bloody claws
only your worst fears, fallen into place
when you've lost it all and life’s a waste
Verse 2
gripped by the loneliness of a silent curse
constant reminders , make things worse
when you don't believe it, but yet you know
there’s no one to hold and nowhere to go
Chorus
such is the fate of those with wretched lives
hopelessly waiting for their ships to arrive
too scared to be bold, and face the cruel facts
and haunted by visions of what their lives lack
Verse 3
Hurry to nowhere, like the aimless winds blows
In search of comfort that someone else knows
every hour that passes, and faith slips away
Dreading the darkness , which brings a new day
875 2020-12-28 18:19:13
Re: FAMILY BLOOD - a sad country song (4 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Nice one Ken ! Very Country ! quite descriptive and on target. The guitar part was like a mix of several well known songs that I thought of- yet copying none of them! Really good performance.
Keep'em coming my friend!! Good stuff!!!
Jim