851 Reply by TIGLJK

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

Phill
threw this together from our thoughts  ... it's a start    smile
  feel free to make any changes.
(see what you started Mojo!!  )

Jim

Blocked by Jim Kenyon  (with Help )


[C]I’m trying to think of something important to write


But I [G] only hear the fridge and two cats in a fight


oh I'm [Am]starin’ at blank paper as it nears midnight


it seems [F] every note I play just [G]don’t sound [C] right




.






[C]I keep waiting for my pen and paper to dance


like a[G] song about the beach in southern France


or two [Am]lovers searching for their true romance


but it [F]doesn’t seem that I’ll [G]ever get the [C]chance


.




Chorus


[C]Yea, I been [F]searching for some words that never came


ya know, [C]everybody's candle burn's a different flame



so when the [F] strings get dusty and sounds seem wrong


just [G]wait, be [F]cool, and something good will come a[C]long


.




[C]It’s been 3 days now, and my vision's still not clear


seems the [G]only thing that’s flowing is the ice cold beer


and my[Am] chords seem strange,the lyrics sound weird


and now [F] all imagination has [G]somehow disap[C]peared




Chorus


[C]Yea, I been [F]searching for some words that never came


ya know, [C]everybody's candle burn's a different flame


so when the [F] strings get dusty and sounds seem wrong


just [G]wait, be [F]cool, and something good will come a[C]long





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852 Reply by TIGLJK

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Mojo
What works for me is to read accounts of history. There are so many amazing events and people - seems there s always a catch line or something that I find to be inspiring.
Sometimes it's something someone says in the news.

an example - I was reading about abolitionist leader and newspaper owner William Lloyd Garrison and his fight for the freedom of slaves in America.
When people tried to silence him - his response was " I will be heard !"    or Sojourner Truth's " ain't I a woman" line in speaking of women's rights.

Both of those phrases have the ability to inspire a song to me - not necessarily about slavery or freedom - but you could adopt them to any modern situation.
Another thing I find inspring is just walking around and observing nature.

Hope this helps - it works for me but who knows - everyone's candle doesn't burn the same flame.
(LOL - I just made that line  up and thought - that's a pretty good phrase for a chorus in some song  " everyone's candle doesn't burn the same flame"  smile  smile  smile  !
Jim     

PS 

Congrats on the recording of the CD  -  I'd like to hear it.
Where do you send them to to get publicized ?

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853 Reply by TIGLJK

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jeff

Ditto what Phill said..... I'd like some home fries with the eggs however.

Clever song !

Jim     

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854 Reply by TIGLJK

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Phill and Peatle 

Good stuff boys.  Classic song and excellent video!

Message is spot on

Jim     

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855 Reply by TIGLJK

(1 replies, posted in About Chordie)

That guy is awesome..... if I could play and sing like that  I would do a concert every weekend free of charge for kids

Thanks for sharing Bill

AWESOME



Jim     

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856 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thank You Honorata and welcome to chordie.

Do you play guitar ?
I see you like the outdoors and crime movies - me too.

Jim     

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857 Reply by TIGLJK

(30 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Bill

I am thrilled to have you back on chordie. I did not answer the other message b/c I do  not use facebook at all.
Here is my futile attempt at a song,still unfinished..... I will update - others can give input as well.
I have no chords yet b/c it is just in my head and haven't touched the guitar with it.
I think the title would be  " I ain't nearly done" .

Let me know what you think of it so far.

Jim

The future reaches out, while the past retrieves
Our memories are just tangled webs we weave
The mind plays games, and seems it sure loves to deceive
might not be true, but it’s what I’ve come to believe

time is so elusive, it always finds somehow to slip away
like a rainbow disappearing on a rainy summer’s day
nothing lasts forever, but I hope we’ll meet again someday
and let the love we’ve shared take us home , but who can say

chorus
the best of me may be hidden, but it’s far from gone
but it sure does get harder as every  year now adds on
know that inside my mind there’s still something good going on
please see the sparkle in my eyes, and know, I ain’t nearly done

JIm     

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858 Reply by TIGLJK

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

Mojo

That's too bad !!
Just yesterday I almost bought tickets to a ZZTOP show that's coming near my town next month.
Now I wonder if they will still play.

Jim     

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859 Reply by TIGLJK

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

Just leave the spurs upon my boots,
An' drop 'em in right quick.
An' just in case there's music there,
Throw in a guitar pick.     

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860 Reply by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in Poems)

Quite agree with both you gents.

The one word phrase that always seems mentioned is " fine".

Very Good piece there Jeff !!

Jim     

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861 Reply by TIGLJK

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

so sad     

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862 Reply by TIGLJK

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

WOW  - Phill
you are verging on becoming JJJ

All you need is a couple of bread machines !  smile

hmmmm. drum sets .....   if I had one for a week I am sure my wife would never mention the guitars again ! smile  smile  wink


The info regarding Ann only makes me smile - I have that same daily conversation with Pam --- "why do you need all these guitars " she asks.

My reply - I don't, but they aren't going anywhere either.


What is that old adage -  " Honey, please don't sell m guitars for what I told you I paid for them "  ?


MOJO -  I did the same thing - I have decals of my grandkids on my Ibanez hollowbody. - It's the only guitar they are allowed to play with.
the instructions on how to load pictures is here on chordie  somewhere -  if you go to the tab " About chordie" it is the fifth one down - posted a while ago by
Amy  ( mekidsmom)


Jim

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863 Reply by TIGLJK

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

Great Story Peatle !!!

That is fantastic

Phill

I have all my grandchildren on my pics.   It cost a bit to have them put on them, but well worth it.

I have four sets pics - one of each grandchild  variety of weights or thickness.

I have been told recently that I will have to order a new set in a few months !!!

Cool stuff Phill !

Jim     

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864 Reply by TIGLJK

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Bill and Dondra

So wonderful to hear this news.
I too wish you and Dondra excellent health and welcome you back at the time of your choosing.

I am thrilled - I really have missed your interactions and wisdom.

Looking forward to more !

Jim     

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865 Reply by TIGLJK

(4 replies, posted in Song requests)

Here it is -but on a keyboard if that helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etcEtWRrM_A     

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866 Reply by TIGLJK

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-P_KufdKm4

I see you have already been here though.  sad

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867 Reply by TIGLJK

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Good luck small toa
Nice writing Peatle     

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868 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks Phill


I've added to it if you look again.

I've been having fun with my granddaughter with this one.

Jim     

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869 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks Peatle
They liked it pretty well     

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870 Topic by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I was playing around this morning practicing Neil Young's Motorcycle Mama. 
It occurred right after I had played dinosaurs with my grandchildren.
Somehow in my mind Motorcycle Mama got changed around to  Tyrannosaurus Rex !

This is what I came up with. If you have Grand kids - give it a go. (send me a copy) smile

Tyrannosaurus Rex by Jim Kenyon



[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex why are you such a beast ?


[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex you’re so mean to say the [E7]least


oh you're [A]always hunting, looking for a feast


With those[D7] tiny little arms, but great big teeth


[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex


why [E7] are you such a [A]beast ?


.






[A]I'm runnin', I'm runnin'


yeah, I'm [E7]runnin' to get [A]away


Yeah, I'm runnin', I'm runnin'


I'm runnin'to live another [E7]day


And as[A] long as I keep movin'


I [D7]won't be your meal today


[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex


why [E7]can’t you go[A] away ?


.




[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex why are you such a beast ?


[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex you’re so mean to say the [E7]least


oh you're [A]always hunting, looking for a feast


With those[D7] tiny little arms, but great big teeth


[A] Tyrannosaurus Rex


why [E7] are you such a [A]beast ?




.






[A]Well, you can hear him coming


cause he [E7] always roars so [A] loud


he sounds like thunder coming



from a big rain [E7]cloud


when he[A] comes around and stomps the ground


he[D7] breaks up every Dinosaur crowd


[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex


why [E7] do you roar so [A] loud?


.




[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex why are you so mean


[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex you’re really huge and [E7] green


[A]You’re the baddest creature I’ve ever seen


And now [D7]people dress like you for Halloween


[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex why [E7] are you so[A] mean




.




[A]at 15 feet tall and 40 feet long


You make the [E7] ground go crunch, crunch [A]crunch


you might be kinda slow but


you’re never late to [E7]lunch


seems like [A]you always need something to munch


you’re [D]appetite really packs a punch


oh [A]Tyrannosaurus Rex


I [E7]think you’re king of the[A] bunch




.




[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex why are you such a beast ?


[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex you’re so mean to say the [E7]least


oh you're [A]always hunting, looking for a feast


With those[D7] tiny little arms, but great big teeth


[A]Tyrannosaurus Rex


why [E7] are you such a [A]beast ?



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871 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Phill

still thinking of giving this a go?

it's ok if you don't -totally up to you.
I just always enjoy your versions.

Jim     

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872 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Poems)

I have coffee with a little creamer
starts me up to be a dreamer
no time for lunch usually in a rush
maybe an apple if it's lush
Dinner now that's a different story
lots on my menu -go for glory
steaks and chicken so finger lickin'
pasta and salad that's really kickin'
a glass of beer or some Crown that's fine
sometimes it's chard from the vine
nothing fancy, nothing special to see
but it's tasty,and just perfect for me     

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873 Reply by TIGLJK

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

Scott
I like this one a lot!  Can't wait til you can play it for us.
The chorus - so simple - but really powerful - the questions millions ask every night searching for answers.

Well done my friend!

Jim     

p.s. check these out !!

https://twitter.com/lynchrocks/status/1 … 50/photo/1

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874 Reply by TIGLJK

(10 replies, posted in Poems)

Good rant Ann ! smile

Phill should take some lessons from you - smile     

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875 Reply by TIGLJK

(13 replies, posted in Poems)

Phill

Nice one !

It's a shame that busy lives make for scarce time together.  But on the other hand - it does make us appreciate it when we do get some time to be together and we stop taking it for granted.

It's got to be a balance - we each have to have and do our own things - but we cant let those outside things become too dominant . and we can t let our two circles become concentric - that would become boring and tedious.
That's the art of living and loving.

I'm sure you can develop this into a song. smile hint,hint,  nudge ,  nudge  smile

Hope you're feeling better these days.


Cheers

Jim

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