Peatle
So heartfelt with raw emotion. He would be so fortunate to call you a friend.
Hopefully we will all meet someday.
That was a fine tribute.
Cheers to you and Malcom !
Jim
p.s. - I quite agree with Phill
926 2021-04-11 23:26:35
Re: Malcom (3 replies, posted in Poems)
927 2021-04-11 18:02:28
Re: Covid: The Missing Years (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks fellas
Hard to pack more than a year's worth of emotions into one song 
I appreciate the kind words.
Maybe someday I'll get around to attempt a recording.
Cheers to you all
Jim
928 2021-04-11 10:16:54
Re: Covid: The Missing Years (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Peatle
Yes 23 skidoo has a lot of meanings that kind of revolve around getting out of some place. some say it's used to also to quickly leave because it's dangerous.
My reference is just let's go - let's move on from covid
Their is actually a lot of controversy as to how it came about - many claiming fame to it's origin.
John Prine is amazing- as a song writer and as a performer.He was in the military and worked as a mailman for 6 years before he got his break.
LOL the cigarette- he is also chewing gum !
Sure wish I could have hung out with him for just a couple of hours, it would've been unforgettable I'm sure.
That would be a good chordie question - If you could spend an evening hanging out with any musician past or present - who would it be ?
Thanks for taking a look
Cheers
Jim
929 2021-04-11 00:32:06
Topic: Covid: The Missing Years (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I listened to John Prine yesterday and one my faves of his is " Jesus: The Missing years"
It is brilliant.
So I got the Idea to pay tribute to him since he passed away due to covid related circumstances.
I would suggest listening to his song @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suoJ6mLVBlU before your try to figure mine out.
These are my words and chords ( well actually - his chords )
Probably needs work but I'm tired
and I also got my second dose of the Vaccine today !!!
Covid: The Missing Years by Jim Kenyon
[D]It was early March, and Spring was on the way
[G]I looked out my window, looked like a pretty healthy day
Had [A]a lot of plans in mind, so many gigs to play
Never thought a virus, could take them all [D]away
.
[D]Everyone said China, eating bats might be the blame
[G]Doesn’t really matter much, life will never be the same
With [A]numbers, symptoms, strategies , everyday some new facts
what’s the truth, what are lies, and who has got our[D] backs
.
[D]I thought this can’t be happening, it seemed so surreal
[G]People taking temperatures, asking how do you feel
Closing[A] down our schools and even places that we eat
Looking out from my front porch, just see an empty[D] street
.
Chorus
[D]Well Jimmy got quarantined, [G]Arlene wore her mask
[A] Did you get your vaccine, is the question they all [D]ask
[D]Things shut down all around the world, [G]ain’t nothing much to do
[A]Just wishing we could go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
.
[D]Thousands were getting sick, yeah many people up and died
[G]Common folk and celebrities, a whole lot of people cried
No [A]concerts or games to watch, can’t even see our children play
Health care workers on the line, nearly every single [D]day
.
[D]Work from home, meet in zoom, make tik-toc’s to pass the time
[G]Silently stealing our lives away, seems like that should be a crime
Might [A]never gotten that first kiss, lost a summer at the beach
Lost the last chance to hold someone, cause they were out of [D]reach
.
[D]We talk about the future, but seems we’re living in the past
[G]Watching how the world has changed, hidden behind our mask
Can’t [A]give up hope, it’s been to long, wish the end was in sight
but if we all stick together, somehow, we can win this [D]fight
.
Chorus
[D]Well Jimmy got quarantined, [G]Arlene wore her mask
[A] Did you get your vaccine, is the question they all [D]ask
[D]Things shut down all around the world, [G]ain’t nothing much to do
[A]Just wishing we could go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
[A]Just wishing we could go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
[A]Just wishing we could go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
930 2021-04-09 10:54:10
Re: Garcias Glasses Demo (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Graham
There are so many... you and I seem to have similar taste in Music
The Cape - Guy Clark one of my favorites I have the lyrics posted in my classroom
Hendrix- Stone free
Hotel Yorba- All they got inside is vacancy
White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane great group
Down by the Riverside - Louis Armstrong - OMG his voice sounds like yours on this - like Phill said above - just adds to the music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ih3kVkk5_Q
Marakesh express - CSNY awesome harmonies
Last train to Clarksville - I was always a Monkees fan
There are so many here ! SO CLEVER !! great song
931 2021-04-08 21:43:31
Re: Ship of life video by Jim Kenyon (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I actually told Graham those exact sentiments - when I started putting it together I had an idea in my head, by the time I was halfway through I said to myself "holy crap - this a great song - it could mean 100 things to a hundred different people. Did the best I could as to how I saw it.
Thanks for the kind words.
Cheers to you all !
Jim
932 2021-04-05 17:30:40
Re: Song Phill worked his magic on,and recorded for me is now on YouTube (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
sure Graham can you send me the file via email
Be glad to
933 2021-04-05 15:54:04
Re: Song Phill worked his magic on,and recorded for me is now on YouTube (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thnaks for the kind words Peatle and Graham
Phill
Glad you liked it.
Thanks !!
Jim
934 2021-04-05 04:19:36
Topic: Song Phill worked his magic on,and recorded for me is now on YouTube (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWwM4y8AnHM
Believe in better days.
Hope you like it.
935 2021-04-02 12:07:19
Re: Chordie Thoughts. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Peatle
Agreed.
In fact I was excited today to see the post by Strummerboy Bill - but alas it was just a newbie replying to an old post of his.
I was thinking the other day about a couple of the girls that used to be here regularly - Kiki Jan, Mekidsmom, (Amy)
They come to my thoughts often.
Thanks for the reminder.
Jim
936 2021-04-02 12:03:01
Re: Good Friday (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Peatle
I quite agree with Mr. Phill
No way I'd ever have the testicles to do that !
You should entitle that Ode of a Manly Kiwi !!
Cheers
Jim
937 2021-04-01 09:33:37
Topic: Recording - Believe in Better Days on soundcloud (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you so much Phill !
I Love what you did with this - - I hope all of you on chordie all find comfort in this.
https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … etter-days
Thanks for giving it a listen.
Cheers !
Jim
938 2021-04-01 01:58:34
Re: No Lockdown Blues (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Peatle
Agreed
Phill is not only an excellent musician, but a true humanitarian that shares his talents
I’d be quite lost without his help
Hope you feel better soon
Cheers. Jim
939 2021-03-31 23:21:12
Re: RAGE (4 replies, posted in Poems)
Beamer,
I think you must have wrotten this about one of my good friends - it describes him pretty well.
Cool calm and collected until he reaches a certain point, then watch out.
Time Bomb might be a good title.
Sounds like something is imminent is always just around the corner.
Good work
Jim
940 2021-03-31 23:18:30
Re: RAGE (4 replies, posted in Poems)
Beamer,
I think you must have wrotten this about one of my good friends - it describes him pretty well.
Cool calm and collected until he reaches a certain point, then watch out.
Time Bomb might be a good title.
Sounds like something is imminent is always just around the corner.
Good work
Jim
941 2021-03-31 23:14:44
Re: No Lockdown Blues (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Peatle
I would imagine that song reflects that you don't mind at being with your Maree under lockdown.
The song has a super rhythm to it and the lyrics send a great message.
I enjoyed that a lot. Was that your house and animals ?
Cheers to you and Phill
Jim
942 2021-03-31 01:32:45
Re: Into the spiders web (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
A wild scenario. Easily envisioned
Music has a strong drive like metal should
Good stuff Beamer!!!
943 2021-03-31 01:27:12
Re: My new musician friend (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Best wishes bro
Looking forward to some “ Beamer Metalization”!!!
944 2021-03-30 22:49:56
Re: why is it? (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
See boys- if you are like me - no one ever asks !!
945 2021-03-30 22:49:47
Re: why is it? (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
See boys- if you are like me - no one ever asks !!
946 2021-03-30 22:49:30
Re: why is it? (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
See boys- if you are like me - no one ever asks !!
947 2021-03-26 11:01:51
Re: Song: Believing In Better Days (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
certainly meant no disrespect to anyone - I was referring to my own inability to know much about music.
I appreciate everything you all do to help me write music that makes sense.
Cheers to everyone.
Jim
948 2021-03-26 02:05:00
Re: Song: Believing In Better Days (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well finally someone who knows music! Thanks Phill
949 2021-03-25 10:52:11
Re: Song: Believing In Better Days (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
LOL foolish me - went back to the dbm chord -
easier was not better
I'm working on recording it- wish I some musical ability
it would be a lot easier
I apologize for all the re-writes and edits.
Jim
950 2021-03-24 10:08:49
Re: Song: Believing In Better Days (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Graham and Ed for the comments
I switched the Dbm chord to a CM7 chord using the 5th string 3rd fret and 4th string 2nd fret (basically a C major without the A string 1st fret finger).
Trying to reduce a few of the lyrics so it fits better.
It sounds good to me and is easy for me to play
Maybe today or tomorrow I will give it a try - It's been a while since I've hurt all your ears 
Jim