Jeff
A song that  is reflecting my thoughts  as I type. I could've retired five years ago
but I still keep going.  I actually still enjoy teaching and coaching.
But now that my grandchildren are all going to live within a couple of hours of me - it seems more of a reality.
I might call it quits any day.

Thanks for something to think about.

Jim     

Phill,
gotcha !  I see what you mean.

It's funny though how sometimes ( not very often) it works the other side and it's the guy that gets used and dropped.

Everyone should adhere to the line you mention,  No means NO in every instance.  I have three daughters and I understand.

Good song Beamer - lots to think about.

Jim

p.s.  I think the judges have ruled that technically I did not disagree with you Phill, so it's still a "perfect 10"   record!       

Mojo

I was thinking that too.  Swear we are of one mind.  We gotta meet someday     

Peatle

Mojo and I thought exactly the same - great rendition enhanced by the accent.
I also caught the date night line - way to go !!

congrats on a nice performance of a soulful message.
Jim     

Peatle thanks for the kind words.

Phill- I will never know that feeling - I can only use my imagination and listen to what you and others tell me.
I am sure you have put many hours in to get where you are musically.

Mojo   SRV is one of my faves as well -  Jimi is just - well Jimi !
They are two of the standards by which we measure for sure.

Thanks fellas for taking a look.
I am not sure about the chords or phrasing - but the picture of playing a guitar that great  was in my head and I decided to put on paper.
Cheers to all

Jim     

Mick Jagger singing country - pretty funny !!     

nice one EB !
Many scenarios applicable - imagination food for everyone!

Jim     

Peatle

I can tell you that as a long time teacher - these kids are coming out of school with that exact mentality.

Always " Me First - where is my trophy - I want the money and damn the character !"

Good stuff Peatle .  I can't wait to see what you post on the next inclement weather day !!

Jim     

Awesome Graham!!!
Hope you find time

I would love to hear how a crowd reacted to it
If you ever do play it out I. Public

Thanks for the kind words

Jim     

EB

Classic

I immediately thought of several scenarios there.

That has the making of  a really good song !
I was playing around with it - I hope you don't mind.

This my thoughts in terms of song

Purple
[C]In a cafe we sat
having a coffee and a [G]chat
[C]talking `bout music and art
as the background soft music [G]played
[C]i told her  to  close your eyes
and then i closed [G]mine
[C]I asked her to tell me the colours
she imagined in her  [G]mind
she said [D] I see red and [C}blue
while I was seeing [G] purple

Great concept her Brian - well done.

Jim 

ps - every song I've ever written had to have rhyme - this one because of the color scheme
- LOL " Purple" !!!      at first it felt funny - but I actually like this -  it gives such a twist when it doesn't rhyme.

Thanks for opening that door for me !

Thanks Graham

I think a lot of people have been in that spot where they mad a choice and then regretted it.