Hey Roger - Thanks for the feedback. I have a portable recorder now so I can send you a scratch.
877 2013-04-10 19:57:16
Re: She Talks to the TV (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I do more than that, but I can't compete with my wife. She did not like the song, but she admits it is spot on.
878 2013-04-10 15:03:59
Re: She Talks to the TV (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks MC and Pete-
Pete, it was meant to be more tongue in cheek than sad, but I get your point. I normally keep my comments directed to the idiot box to myself but on occasion I let them out as well.
879 2013-04-08 15:44:49
Re: guitar chords for song white light white heat by Ralph Stanley (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
So what I hear is that song is mostly in D. The chords are finger picked also but in the third line in the verse goes to A then back to D just before the start of the fourth line of the verse. Check it out and see if that works for you. Here is the youtube of the song from the movie... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77lc1yxBtFE
Good ol' timey music. 
880 2013-04-07 15:47:40
Topic: Before the Witch Hunt (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Just a little folky story song. I play it with a capo on the 4th fret but feel free to do it your own way.
Before the Witch Hunt By Jeff Gilpin
April 7, 2013
There [G]once was a time a [Em]happier [G]kind
When people were [D]able to [Em]live
In relative peace be[G]fore the release
Of the witches and their [D]cauldron of [G]give
The [G]witches you see had [Em]more than plen[G]ty
But seemed to be [D]worried about [Em]others
To ensure everyone would have [G]their kind of fun
They’d im[G]pose on all the [D]sisters and [G]brothers
So the [Em]witches concocted their [G]spell
And [D]boiled and bubbled for a [Em]spell
Until the potion was brewed and [G]trouble ensued
From the witches and the [D]potion they [G]brewed
[G]First it would be that the [Em]technology [G]
Was improved at a [D]staggering [Em]pace
And the people observed that the [G]slope of the curve
Was a typhoon with [D]them at the [G]base
So the people reacted and [Em]somehow en[G]acted
Laws to help [D]everyone [Em]grow
Along with the change their [G]lives rearranged
To keep up with the [D]pace of the [G]slow
And the [Em]witches oh how they [G]cackled
Once the [D]people were finally un[Em]shackled
They quickly began to be [G]shackled again
Without raising the [D]hair of their [G]hackles
So the witches confirmed that their [Em]plans had been [G]spurned
And figured out an [D]alternate [Em]way
Said one what the heck how [G]bout bio tech
Soon genetics had [D]entered the [G]fray
The witches observed as they [Em]changes oc[G]curred
With a subtle ob[D]servance by [Em]most
But soon there were changes and some [G]food chain deranges
That led some to [D]give up their [G]ghost
And the [Em]witches shook their [G]heads
At the [D]number of people turned [Em]dead
For those ones left living they’d [G]be no forgiving
A witch hunt for the [D]witches to [G]dread [D] [G]
881 2013-03-24 21:38:40
Re: She Talks to the TV (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Dino - I figured this was an idea most people could relate to.
882 2013-03-24 16:46:48
Topic: She Talks to the TV (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
She Talks to the TV By Jeff Gilpin
March 24, 2013
[A]While I’m in the other room
I hear a conversation [E]going
A [E7]little time will pass
And there is no sign of [A]slowing
So I go on in there to [D]see [E]
She’s talking to the [A]TV [E]
[A]It’s not as bad as you may think
She knows it doesn’t talk [E]back
[E7]And I’m here if she feels
That it’s conversation she [A]lacks
But I figure it’s best to let her [D]be [E]
When she talks to the [A]TV [E]
Chorus
[F]She might disagree with a [C]comment being made
[F]Or she might not like the way the plot is [C]flowing
[F]She might sympathize even [C]though she realizes
It’s [E]not her inside voice and her [E7]feelings are over flowing
[A]I remember way back when
I heard it for the [E]first time
[E7]She spoke words quite clearly
And a question came to [A]my mind
Was she just talking to [D]me [E]
Or talking to the [A]TV [E]
[A]But by what she said though
I had my confir[E]mation
I [E7]said you know they can’t hear you
And that brought on irri[A]tation
From then on I just let her [D]be [E]
When she talks to the [A]TV [E]
Chorus
[F]She might disagree with a [C]comment being made
[F]Or she might not like the way the plot is [C]flowing
[F]She might sympathize even [C]though she realizes
It’s [E]not her inside voice and her [E7]feelings are over flowing
[A]Well it hasn’t gotten any worse
And it hasn’t gotten [E]better
I’ve [E7]kind of learned to live with it
When she does it I just [A]let her
Besides it’s not hurting [D]me [E]
When she talks to the [A]TV [E]
[A]I worry from time to time
When I’m lying in the [E]sack
[E7]Not sure what I’d do if
She hears it talking [A]back
That’s a sight I hope I never [D]see [E]
When she talks to the [A]TV
883 2013-03-24 15:31:53
Re: Drunk All the Time (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Jerome,
Nice blues tune. I adjusted the chorus (soc & eoc) so they would line them up correctly.
884 2013-02-27 13:33:50
Re: CHORDIESTOCK 2013 - February 23 - Madeira Beach, FL (110 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf, your write-up made me feel like I was there for the festivities with you all. There is such a great atmosphere when chordie folk get together and this sure sounds like a wonderful time was had by all. Sorry more of us couldn't make it (including myself). I am sure those who were not able to attend are all envious of those who did.
886 2013-02-25 21:19:05
Re: I Hope You Laugh (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Roger - I will try and make that happen - but maybe a skype session first.
887 2013-02-25 16:29:23
Re: I Hope You Laugh (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Ken - I might be able to hook up and play it for you on Skype if your like. Betting Zurf will hear it first when he gets back from the beach if we get to tag up.
889 2013-02-23 16:48:24
Topic: I Hope You Laugh (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This just came up from my wife an I talking while watching TV...got me thinking and led to this song.
I Hope You Laugh By Jeff Gilpin
February 19, 2013
Verses go like this - DAGA repeated throughout the song ending on the last line of each verse with DAD as shown in the 1st verse.
Verse 1
When I’m [D]gone [A] [G]
[A]I hope you [D]laugh [A] [G]
[A] How you [D]laugh well [A] [G]
That’ll [A]be up to [D]you [A] [G]
[A]You may laugh [D]at me [A] [G]
Or [A]you may laugh [D]with me [A] [G]
Or [A]you might laugh [D]at
[A]What I [G]never [A]got to [D]do [A] [D]
Choruses are like this:
GAD
GAEm
GADG
AGA
Chorus 1
[G]But I [A]meant to [D]some day
[G]Other stuff[A]got in the [Em]way
[G]Guess I might not [A]get to it in the [D]end [G]
[A]Worth a little laughter at the [G]plans of [A]men
Verse 2
If I go before
I hope you can laugh
At the funny ways
A life can be lived
Start in one direction
And get all turned around
But I hope I end up
With whatever life had to give
Chorus 2
Maybe something to believe in
Or maybe the mischevians
Will make my life a lesson for others
Cautionary tales passed on by their mothers
Verse 3
The world could use
More laughter
And if leaving helps
I guess I’ll go
Leave ‘em laughing
Some folks say
Before the closing curtains
Will end the show
Chorus 3
A tear or two will be okay
Needed for a good laugh anyway
Those laughs from deep down in your soul
Yeah…that’s the way I’ll want to go
Ending ½ Verse
When I’m gone
I hope you laugh
How you laugh well
That’ll be up to you
End on you with [D] [A] [D]
890 2013-02-18 17:04:05
Re: Country singer Mindy McCready dead at 37 (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I remember when she first emerged as a new country artist and I really enjoyed her music. After that there were lots of stories about all sorts of trouble and bad press on her which I really didn't pay too much attention to. I didn't hear much music wise from her after that. I agree that it is a shame her life and career had to be cut short and end this way. 37 is way too young.
891 2013-02-12 19:26:49
Re: Chordiestock 2013 t-shirts (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
I'm not sending it to you by e-mail Jets60. I'll print one out for you on transfer paper and then you have to come get it. I'll bring out the space heater, maybe crank up the fireplace, and we'll have our own semi-tropical retreat in my family room. Bring your beautiful wife and we'll have some appetizers and drinks.
- Zurf
Hey my friend - sounds like a plan. I'll call you later today and work out the details. 
892 2013-02-12 16:58:47
Re: Chordiestock 2013 t-shirts (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Me too Derek.
893 2013-02-11 20:31:31
Re: How many do I need (36 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I never met a guitarist who didn't feel they needed at least 1 more guitar.....or a spouse who wanted them to get rid of some.
894 2013-02-08 16:53:03
Re: A Ton of snow coming to the NE US this Friday (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mekidsmom wrote:
... and there some Jack Daniels in the freezer.
Yeah, but how are you set for tequila?
895 2013-02-07 14:36:15
Topic: A Ton of snow coming to the NE US this Friday (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Heard on the news today that the northeastern US is going to get a ton of snow dumped on them this Friday. Specifically, I'm worried about Amy and whether or not she has enough guitar strings to help make it through the dig out. I heard the estimates are over 30 inches for New York & Boston, Mass. areas.
896 2013-02-07 02:49:20
Re: Carly Jean (34 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great performance of a great song.
897 2013-02-01 19:23:50
Re: Anyone play harmonica? (32 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Phill Williams wrote:
... fortunately, beer is the same in both countries...
A British acquaintance of mine would disagree with you. He thinks American beer is served too "cold and fizzy".
898 2013-01-31 19:02:24
Re: Unseasonable weather that includes pouring rain (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Russell_Harding wrote:
... mother nature has to be a women
I'm going to have to remember this one.
899 2013-01-31 18:59:48
Re: Rolling Stones and Captain Jean Luc Picard (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
topdown wrote:
Yup - That's pretty random all right
How I'm wired I guess.
900 2013-01-31 18:59:06
Re: Rolling Stones and Captain Jean Luc Picard (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
beamer wrote:
Too much time on your hands lately?? LOLOLOL
Not really, or I would be writing more. Just a thought that occurred to me when I saw a current picture of the Stones.