76 Reply by Jody Wayne

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T-Rex wrote:

Hi JW, welcome to Chordie! simple, straightforward, to the point; I can hear the country "twang" in it; I like this.

Hello T-Rex,  Nice to meet ya!  I'm glad you like it.  And, you're right, the song version does have a bit of that "twang".

What supprises me is:  It is simple, but people love it!

Take care,  jodyWayne

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77 Topic by Jody Wayne

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Is This What It Takes To Keep A Country Freeby Wayne Fiala


Created from the song:  "Viet Nam - Another Long Long Night"




[1]America, Life, Liberty!Toll the bell.Let freedom ring.




These are words in songs, we love to sing.




Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines.  Infantry, Calvery,




Helicopters from the 117th.  Bravest young men I've ever seen.




Fallen Heros Names,  etched on granite walls.




Flags at half staff,  duty calls,  Another Hero Falls.




And, a-nother name is added to a wall.




Lordy me... Is this what it takes to keep a country free?






[2]War is war,no matter where it's fought.


America's sons and daughters, answer the call.




Brave young soldiers who give their all.




From Omaha Beach to Viet Nam,




We fight for freedom in foreign lands.




We're no different from all the rest,




We fight hard, we do our best.




We are proud of the jobs we've done,





and of the uniforms we have on,




But, sometimes we don't get a good welcome home.




Lordy me... Is this what it takes to keep a country free?






[3]Years will pass, people will change.


Will attitudes still be the same?




Will life be better then, for you and for me?




We're older now, some of us are gone.




Some where another battle goes on.




And now we pray for our own, daughters and sons.




Lordy me... Is this what it takes to keep a country free?






[4]We served, we fought, we cried for years.


We left behind rivers of tears.




We still think about things we've seen and done.




Battles lost battles won. For us, war is still reality.




Now we lay in bed at night, thinking oh-man this ain't right.




Looks like it's gonna be another sleepless night.




Lordy me... Is this what it takes to keep a country free?



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78 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Hi StranSongs,

Yes, this one sooner or later does come to everyone.

I feel your pain and the love.  After ten years, still going through it with my wife.

You deserve a pat on the back, for hanging in there, and for the poem.

Well done... Very well done!

Take care, jodyWayne

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79 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Well, What a nice thing to say.  Thank you very much Frequent Flyer.  Actually i'm not a musician, but i'm working on that.

My first love is writing.  I love writing short stories, songs, and now a few poems.

And yes, I will take requests.  It's nice to hear from you.  Thanks again and take care,  jodyWayne

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80 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Hi everyone,  I can't sing worth a crap right now so I thought I would try my hand at a poem.

This is actually a song I wrote, but I got rid of the music and:  taaaa...... daaaaaaa......., a poem!

If ya look, PLEASE take the time to let me know what ya think.

That's half the fun.  Finding out if ya did ok,:D of if your stuff stinks!:P    Thanks for looking, jodyWayne

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81 Topic by Jody Wayne

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If I Was A Musicianby Wayne Fiala


[1]If I was a musician, I'd play guitar.




I'd get up on a stage, and I'd be a big star.




I'd make up some songs, and I'd sing them just right.




All of yall could listen to them, late into the night.






[2]If I was a musician, I'd play keyboard, maybe trombone?


If I did that, I'd be up on a stage, but I wouldn't be alone.




I'd make up some country songs, and I'd sing them just right.




All of yall could dance to them, late into the night.






[3]If I was a musician, I might play a fiddle?Definitely guitar!


Either way, up on a stage, I'd still be a big star.





I'd make up some new songs, about Jesus, and I'd sing them just right.




All of yall could sing along with me, late into the night.






[4]If I was a musician, I might not play at all.


But, I'd still get up on a stage, and I'd still have a ball.




I'd make up some funny songs, and I'd sing them acapella - just right.




All of yall could laugh along with me, late into the night.






[5]Yep, If I was a musician, that's what I'd do.


I wouldn't do it for me.  But, I'd do it for you.




If I was a musician.



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82 Reply by Jody Wayne

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arkady wrote:

Hi jody
I'm sorry to hear you have problems with voice etc.
As I was listening to your song I felt the spoken parts came through a lot more clearer than those that you were singing.
I just thought that perhaps you could do a sort of Leonard cohen type rendition where most of the song is spoken instead of being sung. As the narrative is the impotant thing in your songs being able to sing becomes secondary to getting your story over.
Anyway just my thoughts. smile
well done on a nice piece of writing.
ark

Hi ark, Thanks for your concern.
All or almost all spoken may not be a bad idea.  I'll work on that and see what I can come up with.  Take care, jodyWayne

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83 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Hi Phill,  "Boy named sue" was recorded by "Johnny Cash".  You are exactly right.  "Canyon of The Dead" should have a more prominate beat and a faster rhythm.  The reason it didn't when I sang it is because I have a problem in my larynx, and I can't control my vocal coards like I should.  I tried  to sing faster and louder, but it was a disaster.  I hope to be better soon, but for now i'm very frustrated!!!

Thank you for your input sir.

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84 Reply by Jody Wayne

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wlbaye wrote:

Hey Jody,

We were just havin a little fun with ya smile    I'll go give it a listen, glad you didn't take it the wrong way smile

Hi wlbaye, I know you was havin fun.  No harm done and absolutely no offense taken.  I just plum forgot to proof
read this one before I hit the submit button.  I got a good laugh out of this too.  I appreciate everyone taking the
time to look, and to leave comments.  And, a little razzin now-n-then is good humor, good for the spirit.
Thank you, thank all of you, jodyWayne

ps: I hope you like the song.  I like it when the bad guy turns good, and then the good guy wins.  pretty cool

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85 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Hello guys-n-gals, guess I have deviled egg on my face,,,  oops!  Develed egg.  lol
Ok, I did a lousy job proof reading this one, sorry.  I did try to put my best foot forward,
and put my soul into writing this song though!  I guess it does have a Ghost riders feel to it.
But, that wasn't what I was trying for.  I just wanted to write something different.
I now have it recorded and on YouTube.  www.youtube.com/jodywayne47
My voice-box is just about gone, so the quality of singing is bad. "I'm sorry"
But, you should be able to get a feel for what the melody is.
Thanks everyone, jodyWayne

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86 Reply by Jody Wayne

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I really want to record this one.  I hope I can get that done in the next few days.

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87 Reply by Jody Wayne

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I don't know how ya do it?  But, it's good!!  I've never heard one of my songs with anything but a solo acoustic guitar.  I can't imagine how proud you must feel hearing your work with full band instruments.  Bravo!  Good song, Good beat.

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88 Topic by Jody Wayne

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Canyon of the Deadby Wayne Fiala


[Am]A rough Cowboy came riding in, [C]on a weary horse. His [Am]boots were burned, his clothes were


singed, as was the [C]mane upon his [Am]horse.He bowed his head for a moment, then his [C]feet hit


the ground.He [Am]walked into the tavern,[E]didn't make a [Am]sound.He ordered up a bottle,


[C]then he turned around.In a loud [Am]gruff voice he said: "All you [E]sinners gather-[Am]round".


Said, [C]I just met the Devil and,I heard God's voice to[Am]day.If you don't wanna loose your


soul's, better [E]listen hard, God told me what to [Am]say.




[Am]I was riding on my horse,through the "[C]Canyon of The Dead". [Am]All at once a firey storm


came up, the [C]sky was blazin-red.[Am]It looked as though the gates of hell had opened, [E]up the


earth a[Am]head.




(Spoken)>> Then I saw the Devil, staring at me hard, through the fire and brimstone,




in the "Canyon of The Dead".  His head and chest looked like a man on fire, who had




gone insane.  His body was his steed and serpents was his mane. He was snortin sulpher,




and his eyes were Demon red.   He laughed out-loud:  you're mine!   I finally got-ya here




in the "Canyon of The Dead".  He shouted with a firey voice, on my list is your name!




Now, I'll burn your flesh, your horses too,






(Sing)>>and [E]both your soul's I'll [Am]claim! I unsheathed my rifle, drew my gun,


I [C]had him in my sights. I [Am]shouted come and get me Devil! I ain't [E]goin without a [Am]fight.



(Spoken)>> The Devil charged,  I fired my guns till all my rounds were spent.  I knew I didn't




have a chance with empty guns, so I turned to run.




[Am]Now I faced the devil's army,[C]they were every where. Ten [Am]thousand Demons on the ground,


ten thousand [C]more was in the [Am]air.The devel's demons pinned me in, now [C]Satan's gonna win.


And I'll for-[Am]ever pay for my sins, in the "[E]Canyon of The [Am]Dead".




(Spoken)>>  I turned and faced the Devil.    Then I bowed my head and prayed:




Dear God, please forgive me, for all the mistakes I've made. I know I'm not a perfect man,




unworthy to even speek your name.  But give me one more chance, if you can?  I'll change




my ways, do what you ask, and be a better man.






(Sing)>> [Am]I raised my head prepared to die.But, the [C]Devil he was gone.Then I [Am]heard a voice


from heaven say:I [E]heard your prayer my [Am]son.(Spoken)>> Now, remember all you've seen


and heard.  And, from this day on, where ever your horse takes you;  tell this story,  with your




guitar and a song.




(Sing)>> [Am]Now, you've heard my story.I've [C]told you what God said.So, [Am]sinners change your ways,


or for-[E]ever ride your horse, in the "Canyon of The [Am]Dead".



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89 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Very good sentiment.  Well written song daddycool.  And there is truth in it.  I guess none of us say "those three words" often enough.  Well done, take care, jodyWayne

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90 Reply by Jody Wayne

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In Chopro format now.  Much better this way.

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91 Reply by Jody Wayne

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jets60 wrote:

Hey Jody - another good one. My dad's name was Pete so I had him in mind when I read it. Made me grin that's for sure.

If it brought you a good memory, then it's a good song, if for no other reason than that.  I'm glad you enjoyed it sir.
Thank you, and take care, jodyWayne

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92 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Old Doll wrote:

Sir ,

You have a natural ability to capture songs like this one.

very well written.

Old Doll.

Thank you very much Old Doll.  You have a natural ability to say things that make me feel good about my writing.
Take care, jodyWayne

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93 Reply by Jody Wayne

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daddycool wrote:

hi jody lovely lyrics full of joy of living at home which is warm ,which is always a good feeling,well done....stay cool

Thank you sir.  I'm sure it is a good feeling.  Take care, jodyWayne

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94 Reply by Jody Wayne

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I was changing this song to Chopro format and found a few mistakes.  I took care of those and put the song in proper order.  It is a lot cleaner now.  I plan to record this song this weekend, if my voice holds out.  Until then, hi everyone!

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95 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Well, no wonder it was like it should be a movie?  It was movie!!  lol
Hey, we're pretty perceptive huh??  Well, mabe not?
Ok, where are the movie producers???
I like popcorn!  shudup wayne!  ok, bye

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96 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Very nice little love song.  Well done!!  I really like the music.
Good one Jeff.  Take care, jodyWayne

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97 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Hi Old Doll, and thank you.  I wanted the song to ring true, but not be offensive.  I know it's an old subject, but I have carried  most of these lyrics in my mind for many years.  I finally wrote the song.  It tells how I feel, and now I don't have to worry about it any more.

As always, it's good to hear from you.  Take care, jodyWayne

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98 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Thank you Old Doll.  My wish for you is to live another 80 years, and get to go to the Grand ol Opry.  Personally I think you should be singing at the Grand ol Opry.  You're quite young to be an Old Doll?

It's nice to hear from you again.  Thank you.  jodyWayne

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99 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Hello ark, Thank you very much sir.  What you say is very true.

Take care, jodyWayne

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100 Reply by Jody Wayne

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Good story!  This would make a good mini-movie-video.  I have one similar that is in ballad form.  It is all spoken with background music.  I don't know why music industry people are not here on Chordie looking at some of this work.  There is good stuff here!  Hang in there daddycool,  jodyWayne

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