Thanks Robert.
977 2012-05-22 01:16:51
Re: Depressing songs (49 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Here are some good ones that well me up:
Wasted Days and Wasted Nights - Freddy Fender
Grace is gone - Dave Matthews Band
Christmas in Prison - John Prine
Xmas Prison Blues - Seasick Steve (Steve Wold)
Unwed Fathers - John Prine & Bobby Braddock
Lovesick Blues - Cliff Friend & Irving Mills - performed by Hank Williams Sr.
...and my favorite....and perhaps the most famous:
He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones
I am getting depressed just reading this list...oh yeah....Let's not forget "Danny Boy"
978 2012-05-19 23:54:19
Re: Begin (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I hear you Dino. The best advice I can give you is to keep your story or lyrics simple, focus more on your blues chord progression, but make sure your words fit your music. This would be a good topic for the Music Theory forum. I bet many other chordie folk have experienced this too and could help you out.
979 2012-05-19 03:00:57
Re: Begin (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Easybeat - Thanks very much. That is actually how I got started writing songs. I was inspired by Chordie members James McCormick & Roger Guppy who set the bar high, but were very encouraging. I look forward to seeing your songs here and giving them a test ride.
Hey Dino - Nothing wrong with country. Just let it finish and see how it turns out. I have pleanty of country songs up here that were not country starting out.
980 2012-05-18 22:20:25
Re: Begin (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Dino - That is what I was going for. Thinking is a good thing.
981 2012-05-18 03:05:06
Topic: Begin (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This song started from a set of chords. The verse chords of this song got stuck in my head so I had to write this to get it out. The words are about the need for people, including myself, to get off the conveyer belt of life and start to live a little.
Begin By Jeff Gilpin
May 17, 2012
Verse 1
[D]Dogs on the [F]leash
[C]Birds on the [F]high [C]wire
[D]Rabbits stay [F]hidden
[C]Cats on their [D]own
[D]Dogs on a [F]walk
[C]Birds ‘bout to [F]fly [C]
[D]Rabbits are [F]timid
[C]Cats ‘bout to [D]roam
Verse 2
[D]Just like in [F]life
You [C]lead or you [F]fol[C]low
[D]Soar to the [F]heights
Or [C]just stay at [D]home
[D]Or go through [F]life
Just [C]as an ob[F]ser[C]ver
[D]Taking it [F]all in
[C]Up on your [D]throne
Chorus 1
[F]Par[C]tici[G]pa[D]tion
[F]A[C]li[G]en[F]a[D]tion
[D] A [F]virtual [C]na[F] [C] tion
[D]Won’t start to [F]live until you [C]put down [F]your [D]phone
Verse 3 (same verse chords as 1 & 2)
Driving to work
Days at the office
Driving back home
Sleep in your bed
Keep up the cycle
Until you’re finished
Can’t back out of it
Until you’re about dead
Verse 4
See a few people
As you drive to work
Doing the same thing
Same daily grind
Driving to work
Head in a cell phone
World’s going by
And time is just flyin’
Chorus 2 (same chords as chorus above)
No recreation
Until cremation
Drink your libation
When you’re so all alone
Verse 5
Pull back and step
Away from the racetrack
Slow down and step off
Of the time machine
Slow it all down
Try and remember
What it was like to
Think and to dream
Verse 6
Walking away
Take in the day
Look all around
Soak it all in
What will you do
Whatever you want to but
The path will go nowhere
Unless you begin
982 2012-05-12 02:58:38
Re: Just wanted to say--- (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Don't jinks it. 
PS - I agree too - it has been a while since I have been unable to get on.
983 2012-05-12 02:55:58
Re: The Year Was 2012 (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Dino - Thanks.
As you can most likely tell, I am not too fond of pretty much all politicans. They are big and bold when it comes to making promises while they are running for election, but there is little to nothing getting done on the hill these days. I think all those bankers who about crashed the market a while back look like saints when they are standing next to politicans. Politicians are all crooked crooks who are trying to sink the good ship USA while they are trying to get away in their little dinghy.
984 2012-05-11 00:41:34
Topic: The Year Was 2012 (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
When it comes to politics in the US I think both parties could do a great job if only one was in total power. Unfortunately that is not the case. The political system in the US seems broke to me and I have no freaking idea how to fix it, but it sure does make a good story song. Here is my prediction of what will happen this election year in a tongue-in-cheek sort of way.
The Year Was 2012 By Jeff Gilpin
May 10, 2012
Intro – D7 let it ring…
Verse 1
[G]Well the year was 2012
Di[D]sastrous pre[G]dictions
Fore[G]told the year of doom and gloom
And [D]other sad conditions
[C]Fortunate for the USA
It [G]was an election [D]year
[G]All would be set right again
Would [D]be the [C]end of [G]fear [D]
Verse 2
The [G]year started with a bang
[D]Jockeying for po[G]sitions
[G]Men of bold soul the dice did roll
They [D]all had great ambitions
But [C]one man ran the fastest
Built [G]up a lead so [D]grand
That the [G]other men they all bowed out
Then [D]said they sup[C]ported the [G]man
Chorus
With a [C]hi-de-hey we’ll win the day
Our [G]time is just at [D]hand
And we’ll [G]win the day hooray hooray
And [D]save our [C]sacred [G]land [D]
Verse 3
[G]When the dust had settled
The [D]man surveyed the [G]field
[G]Fore he had won but only one
Though [D]who he raced did yield
The [C]man had one more race to run
A [G]race all said would be [D]closer
[G]Half the people knew he would win
The [D]other [C]half said [G]no sir [D]
Verse 4
And [G]so began the final race
Two [D]runners neck and [G]neck
[G]One ran with the support of the gay
The [D]other said what the heck
For [C]I support a man and a wife
I [G]might even get a[D]nother
[G]Half the people thought this was smart
The [D]other [C]half just [G]shuttered
Chorus
With a [C]hi-de-hey we’ll win the day
Out [G]time is just at [D]hand
And we’ll [G]win the day hooray hooray
And [D]save our [C]sacred [G]land [D]
Verse 5
[G]At the end the race was tied
No [D]one could win or [G]loose
So they [G]looked upon the high court
Said [D]judges now you choose
It [C]was a split decision
Just as [G]close as a vote can [D]be
And the [G]winner got to run the land
The [D]looser was [C]you and [G]me [D]
Verse 6
So [G]which one was the winner
I [D]figured you might [G]ask
It [G]had to be one or the other
Who’d [D]in their glory bask
But [C]does it really matter
They [G]both are good and [D]bad
Sooooooo no [G]matter who we vote for
We [D]all will [C]still be [G]had [D7]
Ending Chorus 1
With a [C]toura loura loura
And [G]2012’s the [D]year
The [G]Mayan’s say it’s judgement day’s
That [D]day’ll [C]soon be [G]here [G7]
Ending Chorus 2
With a [C]yada yada yada
What[G]ever will be will [D]be
[G]Democrat or Republican
Life’s [D]just one [C]big par[G]ty
985 2012-05-06 04:45:19
Re: -Shoot the dog be George Michael-chords wanted (3 replies, posted in Song requests)
Sounds more like a song with bass tabs throughout the whole thing song but starts mostly in G goes to D and A for the verse and back to G. It was tough for me to tell because it was kind of techno with just bass tabs, so I guess it could be used with minor chords as well. Hope this helps.
986 2012-05-01 02:05:39
Re: chord request (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
Just found lyric sites, but it is a catchy tune. Here is a live YouTube version. Looks like she is playing it with a capo on the 5th fret. if you check it out at 2:19 you'll most likely be able to catch some of her chords but she plays with an awful quick chord transition.
987 2012-05-01 00:40:40
Re: Always the Situation (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
The good thing about a song like this, with a fairly straight chord pattern, is that you can come up with so many ways to play and sing it. I like it more along the style of Old Crow Medicine Show. A little country/folk/rock or americana or whatever you call that. But I can hear it in a more Eagles style too.
988 2012-04-30 02:46:46
Re: Always the Situation (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey M.B and Dino,
Thanks - M.B. - I need to get back to recording but I am way behind but I will add this to my list. Dino - I had country or country rock in mind when I wrote it.
989 2012-04-29 18:17:56
Topic: Always the Situation (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Just a bluesy song about making it through tough times.
Always the Situation By Jeff Gilpin
April 29, 2012
Intro
[D] [C] [G] [D]
Verse 1
[G]Isn’t it always the situation
[G]Got an argument with no persuasion
[C]Even though you know your side is right
You’ve got no way to win the [G]fight
Verse 2
[G]Isn’t it always the way it goes
[G]You need to catch a break like no one knows
But [C]all the breaks you ever catch are bad
It'd be almost funny if it weren’t so [G]sad
But isn’t that [D]always [C] the situ[G]ation
And it’s [D]always the [C]way it’s going to [G]stay son [D]
Verse 3
[G]Can’t remember what all went wrong
[G]Life’s like an old Hank Williams song
A [C]song about a girl long gone
And how you think about her all night [G]long
Verse 4
The [G]good life’s for the fortunate
[G]Well good for them you know you can’t hate
You [C]tip my hat to them and say cheers
As you sip on whiskey chased with [G]beers
But isn’t that [D]always [C] the situ[G]ation
And it’s [D]always the [C]way it’s going to [G]stay son [D]
Verse 5
[G]Maybe you'll move to another place
[G]Where bad luck never has seen your face
[C]Show them the right way to punch a clock
Become one of the haves and forget the [G]nots
Verse 6
But if [G]you move someplace else who’s to say
[G]Will life be better than it is today
A[C]nother place will have their problems too
Like trying on a new pair of worn out [G]shoes
Can’t get a[D]way [C] from this situ[G]ation
Just more [D]pain [C]and mis[G]fortune
Verse 7
[G]Goodness comes and goodness goes
[G]But you know this is the life you chose
A [C]life of hard work of which you're proud
Another working man ‘nother face in the [G]crowd
Verse 8
[G]Someday you guess your time will come
[G]You’ll survive until then but when you're done
You’ll look [C]back on what you’ve done with your life
As you've tried to keep as sharp as a worn out [G]knife
But that’s al[D]ways [C] the situ[G]ation
In the [D]end [C] you’re going to [G]pay son
Yeah that’s al[D]ways [C] the situ[G]ation
In the [D]end [C] you’re going to [G]pay…
990 2012-04-27 22:39:24
Re: Chordie on Twitter (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
dino48 wrote:
cameronkl7 wrote:Hi NapeDog and Dino, it's @Chordie, once you go on twitter. I enjoy it, it's fun once you gain a following, but slow until you do gain that following. It's great for talking sports or whatever your interests are, music, anytrhing. My name over there in @TobaccoRdMayor.
Cam
I may try it someday cam, guess I can nominate myself for an office or something like that,do I have too post a picture?
No pic needed although many have pics...like chordie here in that sense.
991 2012-04-24 02:22:12
Re: Chordie on Twitter (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey Cam - I'm on there some, but there is not much chordie presence other than many people talking about songs with chordie links.
992 2012-04-15 12:43:57
Re: GOT to be a song in this situation (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I recommend you make it a country song...
993 2012-04-13 01:01:01
Re: For those inclined towards prayer (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Saying prayers for him. Doesn't he attend our monthly jam sessions?
994 2012-04-12 01:22:44
Re: Tabs (3 replies, posted in Song requests)
Found chords for I'm in town but no tabs for either.
995 2012-04-01 18:12:11
Re: Work Week Bop (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Understand - M.B. it is.
996 2012-04-01 17:32:24
Re: Work Week Bop (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey MaryBelle - I will eventually, but I'm mostlikely going to try it out on Zurf first. It's been a while since I've been able to attend his monthly weekend jam session, and I have a bunch of new stuff to try out there.
997 2012-04-01 17:11:32
Re: song request (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
998 2012-04-01 17:08:50
Re: Work Week Bop (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Daddy and Ark - A co-worker of mine mentioned they were retiring last week, which got me to thinking about the subject. I have no idea when that day will come, but I know I can't see it from here...I expect to keep going for the foreseeable future, but I guess there are worse things.
999 2012-04-01 01:31:44
Re: t:title"that pesky fly" 426 (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Got to love a good bug killing song. It's got to be an UK fly if it likes tea though. Yank flys prefer coffee.
1,000 2012-04-01 00:06:28
Topic: Work Week Bop (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I did some calculating and I figured that I should be able to retire sometime in my 90s, but that’s okay though. By then the 90s will be the new 50s I figure.
Work Week Bop By Jeff Gilpin
March 31, 2012
Capo 2
Intro
[G] [G] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G]
Verse 1
[G]Monday morning go to work
[G]Traffic city cars and trucks
I’ll [G]be on time if I’m in luck
Then [D]work the whole day [G]through
But I’m [D]coming home to [G]you
Verse 2
[G]Tuesday morning same old thing
[G]Driving working living the dream
A[G]nother day in the endless stream
As I [D]work the whole day [G]through
But I’m [D]coming home to [G]you
Chorus
[C]Somehow I can put up with it
[G]Action adventure the way I live it
[C]Maybe someday I can give it
[D]Up but I don’t know [D7]when…
Verse 3
[G]Wednesday morning sure am tired
[G]Stayed up late I was too wired
But I [G]got to show up so I don’t get fired
Then [D]work the whole day [G]through
But I’m [D]coming home to [G]you
Verse 4
[G]Thursday morning’s a piece of cake
To[G]day’s there’s nothing I can’t take
Don’t [G]even care if they make me stay late
I’ll [D]work the whole day [G]through
But I’m [D]coming home to [G]you
Chorus
[C]Somehow I can put up with it
[G]Action adventure the way I live it
[C]Maybe someday I can give it
[D]Up but I don’t know [D7]when…
Verse 5
[G]Friday morning’s finally here
[G]I’ll make it through I have no fear
[G]And the weekend’s oh so near
After [D]working the whole day [G]through
Then I’m [D]coming home to [G]you
Verse 6
My [G]weekend goes by much too fast
[G]My how does the time fly past
[G]Trying to make my Sunday last
[D]Loving the whole week [G]through
I'll [D]spend my time with [G]you
Chorus
[C]Somehow I can put up with it
[G]Action adventure the way I live it
[C]Maybe someday I can give it
[D]Up but I don’t know [C]when…
Outro
[G] [G] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G]