976 Topic by TIGLJK

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Probably not what you were thinking smile
I heard that line in a movie last night and it stuck in my head.
This morning having coffee I just started writing the lines -this is how it came out.

Oh, What A Night ! by Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


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[C] Oh what a night that must have been


For the Virgin Mary in Bethle[G]hem


Oh what a [C]night that must have [F]been


As the Shepherds[C] heard those angels,[G] crying out to [C]them


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Verse 2


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[C]Oh what a night that must have been


To celebrate the newborn [G]king


Oh what a [C]night that must have [F]been


To see that [C]little baby, and [G] hear those angels [C]sing


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Chorus


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[C] Oh those [F]angels flew so beautiful, up [C]in the shining stars


[F]sang the prince of peace is here, as [C]wise men came from far


[F]voices ringing through the night, sang his [C] name again and again


he's the [G]chosen one, born to save the world, and to [F]that they sang [C]Amen


[G] let me hear you [F]sing [C]Amen


[G] Allelujah, let us [F]all sing [G]Amen


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Verse 3


[C] Oh what a night that must have been


To know he is the way, he is the [G]light


Oh what a [C]night that must have [F]been


Savior of the [C] world born [G]on that holy [C]night




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Chorus


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[C] Oh those [F] flew so beautiful, up [C]in the shining stars


[F]sang the prince of peace is here, as [C]wise men came from far


[F]voices ringing through the night, sang his [C] name again and again


he's the [G]chosen one, born to save the world, and to [F]that they sang [C]Amen


[G] let me hear you [F]sing [C]Amen


[G] Allelujah, let us [F]all sing [G]Amen


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[G] the chosen one, born to save the world, and [F]to that they sang [C]Amen


[G] the chosen one, born to save the world, and [F]to that they sang [C]Amen


[G] let me hear you [F]sing [C]Amen


[G] Allelujah, let us [F]all sing [G]Amen


[G] Allelujah, let us [F]all sing [G]Amen



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977 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Mark,

That is just awesome. 
Wonderful voice !
Strong, strong lyrics!
I kept waiting for the Scottish accent to kick in  smile
My family roots share quite a bit with southern and Eastern Scotland.

Thanks for sharing - hope there is more to come.
Don't be a stranger -visit often.

Jim     

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978 Reply by TIGLJK

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NIce one Ken !

I enjoyed listening to it.
Great imagery - alluding to the weather and the relationship at the same time.  Well Done Sir !
Jim     

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979 Reply by TIGLJK

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Beamer,
yep  listened to them all.  The California Hustle and flow was the one I liked best.

I think they are quite good, but I'm not sure about the R7R hall of fame.

Thanks for the posts though - I liked listening to them

JIm     

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980 Reply by TIGLJK

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jeez Zurf     

I can't remember half the stuff from last week !  smile

Yeah I thought you were going to do a couple a while ago, though I can't remember which ones

If you want to give this one a shot be my guest. I thought Phill was going to do it but Ann must have made other plans for him smile  just like my wife does.

Anyway, I'd be honored if you did one of my songs. I'm not much of a musician and it is always so cool for me to hear my songs really played by guys that actually know how to play and can sing.

Thanks and I hope your new equipment is awesome.

Jim     

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981 Reply by TIGLJK

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nope.  Never heard of them     

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982 Reply by TIGLJK

(2 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Graham  This sounds great !! Steve Earle is one of my favorite artist !! Thanks !!  Jim     

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983 Reply by TIGLJK

(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Wow

That is frigging awesome !!

Cheers Brian !!!     

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984 Reply by TIGLJK

(3 replies, posted in Poems)

Too funny Phill

Should have kept the title til the end.


I resemble those remarks!

smile

Jim     

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985 Reply by TIGLJK

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

I like it Scott

reminds me a bit of Steve Earle's song  Devil's right Hand     

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986 Reply by TIGLJK

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jeez- at the risk of sounding like  broken record - ditto to what Phill said - Loved the first song - loved the last song too
Alas, I am not a big metal fan (mostly bc I can't play it !) - but this caught me off guard.  I was really surprised at the harmonies they achieved. Also really super surpised to see the violin being played.  after listening to this the third time - I came to appreciate it more.
Thanks though Scott - I really liked this - opened up a new view of metal to me.

Jim

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987 Reply by TIGLJK

(4 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

OMG - so wrong, yet soooo frigging funny     

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988 Reply by TIGLJK

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Beamer
Didn’t get anything in email
Jim     

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989 Reply by TIGLJK

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Beamer
Didn’t get anything in email
Jim     

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990 Reply by TIGLJK

(16 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

LOL - you guys are so far above my pay grade - when I read posts like these they may as well be in Chinese. 
It must be cool as musicians to actually know what it all means! smile
Have fun with these toys boys !

I'm still trying to figure out the knobs on my amp ! smile

Jim     

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991 Reply by TIGLJK

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

So true Phill !

I must say that there are a lot of people in the field today that do those sort of things ( especially in areas of health services).
I'm afraid that you hit the nail however in assessing politicians - they are bridges - but mostly toll bridges for their own benefit.

I hope you give this song a whirl - I'd like to hear your version.

It's funny how you, Peatle and I all wrote on kinda the same topic - completely different scenes with he same message.

Hope you and Ann stay safe and healthy, enjoy the upcoming holidays, and somehow are able to spend time with those wonderful grandchildren.

Jim     

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992 Reply by TIGLJK

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Peatle

That's awesome.

I love what you wrote
" I can still hear my Sunday school teacher from when I was a kid reading that bible verse,
‘Whoever wants to be a leader among you must also be your servant.” 
If only every leader of every nation would go by that we would many less problems.
Thanks for the kind words about the song

Jim     

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993 Reply by TIGLJK

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Ken (DE)

I quite agree with Phill once again !
While each verse is unique and meaningful, the last one really got to me.
The lines really grip the passion you have for your wife and appreciation for what you have between you.
The simplicity of the rhyme masks the deep and complicated requirements of a great marriage.
Cheers to the great healing job and recovery of your daughter - and maybe some healing inside when your wife returned.

Beautiful song !!

Jim

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994 Topic by TIGLJK

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I think that I may have become cynical having to deal with this Covid world we have inherited.  Like  Easybeat said - when something comes to you - you gotta put it down.

I'm not totally sure the music is correct, but it works for me.

Let me know what you think.

Jim



Saints and Sinners By Jim Kenyon


Sinners and Saints




Verse 1




[D]I hear the whispers of the [G]secret social [D]circles


[D]even among those I count to be my [A]friends


[D]judged and grudged, a [D7]name that gets [G]smudged


it’s[D] never the means, but [A]always the[D] ends


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Verse 2


[D]There’s a price to pay, if you [G]try to walk[D] away


[D]Like living a life without laughter and [A]love


[D]Just follow and listen, and [D7]do whatever they [G]say


It [D]seems that you’re not hardly [A] worth thinking [D] of




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Chorus


[G]Losers , winners, Saints and sinners, there’s a [D]fine line drawn between


The [G]apostle, prophet, gospel and gossip, seems the [A]truth’s hard to be seen


[G]Losers , winners, Saints and sinners, what’s [D]down that path we choose



Just[A] follow, listen, and do what they say, [G]Seems either way I’m gonna [D]lose




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Verse 3


[D]I look around and I don’t [G] like this world any[D]more


[D]Don’t care and I’ve got no reasons left to pre[A]tend


[D]I’m so bruised and scarred, [D7] I feel so all a[G]lone


Just [D] can’t go back, never [A] be the same [D]again


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Chorus


[G]Losers , winners, Saints and sinners, there’s a [D]fine line drawn between


The [G]apostle, prophet, gospel and gossip, seems the [A]truth’s hard to be seen


[G]Losers , winners, Saints and sinners, what’s [D]down that path we choose


Just[A] follow, listen, and do what they say, [G]Seems either way I’mgonna [D]lose




Just[A] follow, listen, and do what they say, [G]Seems either way I’mgonna [D]lose


Just[A] follow, listen, and do what they say, [G]Seems either way I’mgonna [D]lose






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995 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

exactly the same thoughts as Phill


What the heck happens ???     

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996 Reply by TIGLJK

(12 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Ditto Phill !

My wife knows of my wild youthful days - but no details

smile     

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997 Reply by TIGLJK

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NICE ONE Phill    Pretty soon we will need to get you a ten gallon hat, cowboy boots with spurs, and a horse !     

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998 Reply by TIGLJK

(2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Great advice Dad!!
Exactly what I do as well.
Phill once that even a half done song is success bc you can always go back to it even years later- and he’s knows his stuff!     

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999 Reply by TIGLJK

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Ken thank you for the feed back - I appreciate it.  I actually tried it in A but then went to D and for me it played much better and was more comfortable. I changed a couple of the chord structures in the verses as well.  I am not a musician per se like most of you on here, but I like writing songs.
Again, Thanks for the comment!

Jim

ps  How did you get " Dirty Ed" from Ken ?  smile     

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1,000 Topic by TIGLJK

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Well I finally got a moment to try this out.  Apologies for my lack of musical ability - But I do like the lyrics

https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … ebel-heart 

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