Convenient, but dangerous. I don't trust'em, but hard to escape them.
It's amazing how much your computer knows about you.
877 2021-06-27 12:46:25
Re: 10,000 songs (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff and Phill
Thanks for your kind words regarding this song.
Using the F was kind of new for me, but I liked it. I also liked using the Bm as well.
It's a little different than my usual GCD repertoire. 
Phill
I sure hope it isn't too serious. I wish you full and speedy recovery. Anytime you get the chance to give it a go would be great.
I would love that.
Thanks again guys
Jim
878 2021-06-26 12:36:11
Topic: 10,000 songs (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is a song I written earlier, but made a bunch of changes in the lyrics and chords, as well as the title of the song.
Comments (helpful improvements) appreciated !
10,000 songs By Jim Kenyon
[G]Well it’s six in the morning and I [F]can’t get you off my [G]mind
[G]I keep on wondering why I [F]ever left you be[D]hind
[C] everybody’s [D]telling me that [Bm] I must be in[Em]sane
they’re[C] right because my [D] heart is drenched with [G]pain
.
[G] Every song I hear, every [F]picture reminds me of [G]you
[G]If I can’t get you back, I [F] don’t know what I’ll ever[D] do
[C] I can’t get my [D]head around, not [Bm]holding you every [Em]night
So I[C] lay awake and I[D] pray we can get this [G] right
.
Chorus
Can you [C] please forgive me, [D] I never meant to [G]do you any [C]wrong
And know my heart’s been [D] aching ever[G] since you’ve been [C]gone
And there’s no doubt in my[D]mind that with you [G] is where I be[C]long
So let me hold you [D] once again, and dance the [C] next 10,000 [G] songs
.
[G]Straight from my heart is [F]where I’m coming [G] from
[G] I know who we are and [F] what we can be [D]come
[C] I’m hoping for a [D] miracle or a [Bm] blessing from a[Em]bove
‘cause I [C] know you’re the only [D]girl I’ll ever [G]love
.
Chorus
Can you [C] please forgive me, [D] I never meant to [G]do you any [C]wrong
And know my heart’s been [D] aching ever[G] since you’ve been [C]gone
And there’s no doubt in my[D]mind that with you [G] is where I be[C]long
So let me hold you [D] once again, and dance the [C] next 10,000 [G] songs
So let me hold you [D] once again, and dance the [C] next 10,000 [G] songs
So let me hold you [D] once again, and dance the [C] next 10,000 [G] songs
Yeah, let me hold you [D] once again, and dance the [C] next 10,000 [G] songs
879 2021-06-25 10:16:16
Re: Feet (10 replies, posted in Poems)
Last one by Phill was spectacular...
others were cleverly great !
I'll give it a go, but as you now know
I arrived at this party, fashionably late
(and no where near as good as any of the previous)
There once was a girl from down under
she loved to make love in rain and thunder
in the town it always raised such a stir
because many a married man obliged her
Her cousin of course hailed from Wales
quite the opposite, so proper without fail
but one night in a pub, drank scotch from a tub
and lost her standing among good girls of the club.
880 2021-06-17 12:05:15
Re: I Can't Sing Sweet (13 replies, posted in My local band and me)
LOL NICE ONE
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You are such a sharp wit !
I sure wish all my chordie friends were my neighbors in reality. It would be such a blast.
Jim
881 2021-06-17 00:01:33
Re: I Can't Sing Sweet (13 replies, posted in My local band and me)
"was Maree crushing the family jewels? "
Bahahahahahahaha Phil u made me spit good liquor out - so funny!!
882 2021-06-16 09:55:44
Re: I Can't Sing Sweet (13 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Peatle
Peatle
singing - or as I call it the bane of my existence is such a gift. there are many levels of it. Your singing reminds me a bit of the great Tom Waits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfYBtuqogJ0
JIm
883 2021-06-16 01:16:01
Re: NGD (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Scott that's a funky looking axe.
If it plays great - that is the whole ball of wax!
Hope you enjoy it - look forward to hearing you or " Sonbeam" rip it with that baby !
Jim
884 2021-06-14 10:41:28
Re: So Long as the Weather Stays this Way (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
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
885 2021-06-14 10:36:57
Re: Think the Bulb Is Lighting (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff
It's funny how n' when something strikes you that is inspiring enough to write.
Anytime, anyplace, anywhere.
your last stanza is me exactly in the morning..... any bit of light and my sleep is done... gotta get up. It's like I might miss something if I stay in bed.
Good stuff Jeff
Jim
886 2021-06-13 00:03:32
Topic: How bout that Keiffer Moore ! (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Phill
Congratulations on the Wales tie in the futbol (soccer) EURO
This year should be a fantastic one - France is the favorite - but I have other ideas.
PS. this has nothing to to with music
Jim
887 2021-06-11 22:47:09
Re: Different Layers (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Peatle
I quite agree - several layes to digest.
WELL done my friend from down under !
Jim
888 2021-06-05 14:31:40
Re: CAFFEINE AND KRYPTONITE (8 replies, posted in Poems)
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!
889 2021-06-04 22:43:12
Re: CAFFEINE AND KRYPTONITE (8 replies, posted in Poems)
That is really thought provoking.
I am going to have to disagree with Phill which I never have but....
I beg to differ on this one... "sex without love is never truly satisfying "
sometimes it was way back when. Not that it made me a better person - but it sure was satisfying (actually for both of us)
890 2021-06-04 22:25:58
Re: Limerick (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Mojo
I was thinking that too. Swear we are of one mind. We gotta meet someday
891 2021-06-04 08:50:27
Re: Limerick (5 replies, posted in Poems)
There once was a man from Wales
who played great music without fail
people came from afar
to hear him play that guitar
He sure knows those riffs and scales.
Phill,
yours made me literally LOL !!
Jim
892 2021-06-03 15:34:59
Re: Talita Summer (6 replies, posted in Poems)
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
893 2021-06-03 15:32:37
Re: That Ol' Guitar (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Adrian
Welcome to the Chordie forum !
894 2021-06-02 10:06:48
Re: That Ol' Guitar (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
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
895 2021-06-01 03:33:58
Topic: That Ol' Guitar (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I listened to some fantastic guitarists through the weekend and it left me amazed, speechless, jealous and appreciative. So I go t thinking of what it must be like to be so good with a guitar- that it becomes a part of you . This song is a tribute to all that can make their guitar part of their soul. It must feel awesome.
That Ol’ Guitar By Jim Kenyon
[G]I’ve always wondered what being [C]one with the guitar must be [G]like
[G]spontaneous combustion of the [C]soul, the fingers, and the [G]mind
[C]A sound that comes from ten eras, yet [G]still can bring you home
‘ol Doc [D]Watson would say play it pretty, and[C] touch those strings so [G]kind
.
do you hear your heart while playing, can those strings move your soul
can you play it fast like a sheriff chasing you down some ol’ country road
will you play it clean and sexy, so that guitar needs a cigarette when done
does it feel like the crossroads, stealing that devil’s fiddle made of gold
.
Chorus
just [C]close your eyes and start swaying as your[G] fingers caress those strings
play a [D] masterpiece so moving, it helps you [C]handle whateverlife may[G]bring
A [C]melody from the soul, with a rhythm that [G]lasts all through thenight
With a [D]sound so sweet, It makes everything in the [C]world seem [G]alright
When you strum can you feel those blues running through your blood
can it help you get through some lonely nights when you’ve strayed too far
do you play it so it makes everyone wonder if they should laugh or cry
it takes you to anyplace you want to go when you’re one with your guitar
.
Chorus
just [C]close your eyes and start swaying as your[G] fingers caress those strings
play a [D] masterpiece so moving, it helps you [C]handle whateverlife may[G]bring
A [C]melody from the soul, with a rhythm that [G]lasts all through thenight
With a [D]sound so sweet, It makes everything in the [C]world seem [G]alright
896 2021-05-29 23:31:51
Re: ballad of Saturday night (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Mick Jagger singing country - pretty funny !!
897 2021-05-28 10:43:55
Re: ballad of Saturday night (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Mojo - another superb one! You sound so much like Guy Clark on this one. I kept waiting for a little chorus in there somewhere. I bet this stuff happens all the time. I still can't believe that with your style, voice and playing abilities that you aren't signed to a contract by some recording company ! You are special Mojo ! Jim
898 2021-05-28 10:33:25
Re: Sons (9 replies, posted in Poems)
nice one EB !
Many scenarios applicable - imagination food for everyone!
Jim
899 2021-05-26 22:21:25
Re: SHADES OF GRAY - Not from the Monkeeys (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Beamer
" Black and White will make you cry'
Never truer words spoken
in education it sums up why we are :
Every kid gets a trophy
No child can fail
etc...
people are afraid to tell the truth if it hurts
the twisted thinking is that somehow it is helping them, but in my humble opinion - it cripples them.
great line
Jim
900 2021-05-26 01:18:33
Re: Old Lady Cries (7 replies, posted in Poems)
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