dino48 wrote:
Lyrics are good so far,hope too see the rest of it out soon.
Yep - what Dino said - You got the makings of a good song....and a good country song at that. 
1,001 2012-03-25 01:29:15
Re: i have been playing this in my mind for years. New to the site. (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
1,002 2012-03-22 20:06:59
Re: Stepping up - being more "covery" (7 replies, posted in Acoustic)
So if you cover a song again, and this time you covered it better, would you say you were playing recoverier? Just pondering...Reminds me of a girl I knew who lost weight and gained it back....she got recurverier...
1,003 2012-03-22 01:58:00
Re: Fretless? (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
There is actually a web site for them called unfretted.com.
Looks interesting.
Here is a link to a cool sound clipfromf an unfretted guitar. It's got an interesting sound.
1,004 2012-03-20 01:27:18
Re: Song "In His Eyes" (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey sumadog,
I really loved this song. Your words, chord progressions and your performance just fit together nicely. Well done.
1,005 2012-03-18 15:38:10
Topic: Charity (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Just a little Irish story songs in honor of the season.
Charity By Jeff Gilpin
March 18, 2012
Capo 1
Intro
G A x2
Verse 1
She [A]grew up in a village
That fit [G]into a country [A]vale
With a [D]face of an [A]angel
Which no [G]heart could pre[A]vail
No [G]heart could pre[A]vail
Verse 2
I [A]saw her at spring festival
In a [G]brightly colored [A]dress
With a [D]smile to light your [A]eyes up
And her [G]hair a golden [A]tress
Her [G]hair a golden [A]tress
Chorus
So all you [D]suitors put your [A]hearts away
Though [G]beauty you may [A]see
I [D]claim her for my [A]own true love
And her [G]name is Chari[A]ty
And her [G]name is Chari[A]ty
Verse 3
I [A]tried to have some words with her
But [G]much to my cha[A]grin
[D]Off to one thing [A]on to the next
I had [G]nowhere to be[A]gin
I’d no[G]where to be[A]gin
Verse 4
I [A]finally caught up to her
After [G]many a [A]try
I [D]asked her what’s your [A]name dear
Chari[G]ty asked who was [A]I
Chari[G]ty asked who was [A]I
Chorus
Verse 5
I [A]stumbled and I fumbled
Finally [G]stuttered out my [A]name
She [D]smiled said nice to [A]meet you
To Chari[G]ty I said the [A]same
To Chari[G]ty I said the [A]same
Verse 6
[A]Then she was off to other things
To [G]where I had lost [A]track
A [D]few times I caught [A]sight of her
But she [G]never looked [A]back
No she [G]never did look [A]back
Chorus
Verse 7
They [A]found her late the following day
At the [G]bottom of the [A]vale
[D]Slipped from some ad[A]venture
Hit her [G]head when she [A]fell
Hit her [G]head when she [A]fell
Verse 8
[A]That’s why even to this day
I’ve [G]lost my Chari[A]ty
So [D]if you’re seeking [A]aid my friend
Seek [G]somewhere else but [A]me
For I’ve [G]lost my Chari[A]ty
Ending Chorus
[D]Suitors of my [A]heart today
I’m [G]sure you plainly [A]see
I’ll [D]never have my [A]own true love
I've [G]lost my Chari[A]ty
I've [G]lost my Chari[A]ty
1,006 2012-03-16 01:46:00
Re: Is It You, I Wonder (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks MB - This came up from the way I think of myself and who I see when I look in the mirrow, which is a much older version of the face I remember. I agree on the capo too I use it for many songs so I can hit the notes, but others I use it to get a more folky sound or the etherial you're talking about.
1,007 2012-03-14 23:46:40
Re: Is It You, I Wonder (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Dino - me too. .
1,008 2012-03-14 03:30:20
Topic: Is It You, I Wonder (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is just a song about getting old and feeling young.
Is It You I Wonder By Jeff Gilpin
March 13, 2012
Capo 3
Verse 1
[D]Is it [A]you I [D]wonder
[D]Is it [A]you I [D]wonder
[G]Your fair [A]hair [D]now is mostly [D7]grey
[G]And your easy [A]smile seems [D]hidden
[G]And your quizzical [A]brow
Seems [D]way too furrowed [G]now
[D]Is it [A]you I [D]wonder [A]
Verse 2
[D]Where’s the [A]you I [D]once knew
[D]Where’s the [A]you I [D]once knew
[G]You were [A]always [D]up for some [D7]fun
[G]Always heading [A]some place it [D]seemed
[G]Now you're sitting [A]there
[D]Don’t want to go no [G]where
[D]Where’s the [A]you I [D]once knew [A]
Verse 3
[D]I wonder [A]what you [D]see in me
[D]I wonder [A]what you [D]see in me
[G]I still [A]see myself [D]as that silly [D7]kid
[G]Was always [A]getting into [D]mischief
[G]Now I’m constant[A]ly
[D]Visiting my memo[G]ries … asking
[D]Is it [A]you I [G]wonder [D]
1,009 2012-03-13 03:16:29
Re: You know what my problem is? (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Mary Beth,
I think some of the best songs, whether they are profound are not, are about simple things that I can relate to. Life, fear, love, growing up ...stuff that everyone experiences, but simple stuff too. I love dog songs, songs about family, story songs or songs about just getting by in life. I am always on the look out for a song, any great song I've never heard, so I search for it out here on the web. I've found many wonderful obscure songs like that. There is probably a great song about doing chores in your head just itching to get out if you let it. I sure would enjoy reading and hearing what you come up with.
Good luck,
Jets60 / Jeff G
1,010 2012-03-11 17:27:31
Re: Happy Sunday everyone (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That would be my super group: "AKUS with Vince Gill"....I just love to listen to Jerry Douglas make that dobro magic
1,011 2012-03-11 16:16:28
Re: Sick Puppies - You're Going Down (Acoustic) (3 replies, posted in Song requests)
This youtube actually gives a lesson on how to play it. Eletric though not acoustic.
1,012 2012-03-11 16:10:49
Re: Sick Puppies - You're Going Down (Acoustic) (3 replies, posted in Song requests)
Here's a link to the tabs and lyrics...couldn't find the chords out there.
1,013 2012-03-03 19:45:46
Re: a song about transgender (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Phill - Interesting song. I'll have to hear it to get how it is played. I have heard the expression going the "full monty", but I've never heard of going the "full hog".
1,014 2012-03-03 19:23:24
Topic: Update Your Status? (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I don’t think this song needs a lot of explanation.
Update Your Status? By Jeff Gilpin
March 3, 2012
Chorus
[G]Update your status [C]what’s on your mind
[G]Everything’s wonderful [C]everything’s fine
[G]Update your status [C]what’s on your mind
[G]Everything’s wonderful [C]everything’s fine
Verse 1
[D]Living in the world today
[C]Life can be an open [G]book
[D]You can hold your cards close to your chest
Or say [C]hey everyone come on take a [F]look – but [C]that’s your [G]choice
Chorus
[G]Update your status [C]what’s on your mind
[G]Everything’s wonderful [C]everything’s fine
[G]Update your status [C]what’s on your mind
[G]Everything’s wonderful [C]everything’s fine
Verse 2
[D]Woke up this morning
And [C]before you even got out of [G]bed
[D]You updated your social status
And [C]checked out what [F]all of [C]your friends [G]said
Chorus
[G]Update your status [C]what’s on your mind
[G]Everything’s wonderful [C]everything’s fine
[G]Update your status [C]what’s on your mind
[G]Everything’s wonderful [C]everything’s fine
Bridge
[F]I think [C]it’s o[G]kay
[F]If you post [C]all your life from the [G]start to the end of the day
[F]But let [C]me be [G]clear
[D]There are some things that no one [C]wants or needs to [F]hear – so [C]keep it to your[G]self!
Solo – chorus chords [G] [C] [G] [C] [G] [C] [G] [C]
Chorus
[G]Update your status [C]what’s on your mind
[G]Everything’s wonderful [C]everything’s fine
[G]Update your status [C]what’s on your mind
[G]Everything’s wonderful [C]everything’s fine
Verse 3
[D]If everyone got to read
[C]What’s in my head with the [G]life that I lead
[D]I believe they’d be bored half out of their mind
But [C]that’s just my life and [F]boring’s just [C]fine with [G]me
Chorus
[G]Update your status [C]what’s on your mind
[G]Everything’s wonderful [C]everything’s fine
[G]Update your status [C]what’s on your mind
[G]Everything’s wonderful [C]everything’s fine
1,015 2012-03-02 02:46:38
Re: Does anyone have tips for songwriting? (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Daydub wrote:
Thanks. The only problem is, I find it really hard to write words before music. I usually come up with some chords and then put words to that.
There is nothing wrong with writing the music first. If that is what works for you then go with it.
1,016 2012-02-28 06:35:08
Re: New song. Baby please. (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Hey Killian - Thanks for sharing. How do the chords go with the words?
If you are unsure of how to post the chords in with the lyrics check out this link in chordie:
1,017 2012-02-26 20:49:58
Re: Roman Eyes (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I purposely left out any indication of nationality in verse 4. I'm hoping she'll get that's her.
1,018 2012-02-26 18:00:14
Topic: Roman Eyes (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is just a made up song about how superficial things seem more important when you are young, but life has a way of teaching people to look deeper.
Roman Eyes By Jeff Gilpin
February 26, 2012
Verse 1
I [D] met a little girl in [A]Germany
Said her [G]name was [A]Veronica, [D]Danka-schoen
The [D]prettiest girl I [A]ever did seen
With hair like [G]yellow [A]flowers and eyes of [D]emerald green
A [Bm]prettier girl I’ve [F#]never seen
Than [G]Veronica, Danka-[A]schoen
Verse 2
I [D]met another girl from [A]Paris, France
I [G]didn’t catch her [A]name but [D]she sure could dance
And [D]if she ever [A]got the chance
She would [G]give you a [A]wink that’d [D]make you adjust your pants
That [Bm]girl from Paris, [F#]France
[G]Lordy, could she [A]dance
Verse 3
I [D]met another girl from the [A]good old USA
Her [G]name was [A]Loraine oh the [D]games she would play
Like [D]tether ball [A]with your heart
[G]She had [A]that game [D]down to an art
But [Bm]that was [F#]Loraine
She was the [G]master of that [A]game
Bridge
[F#]It’s been now many [Bm]years
Since a [F#]girl has cause me [Bm]tears
I’ve [F#]settled down my [Bm]roaming eyes
[G]For some reason… I [A]don’t know [A7]why
Verse 4
[D]I wish I met this [A]girl before
This [G]girl who [A]has meant [D]so much more
And [D]showed me what life is [A]really for
I [G]wish I [A]met this [D]girl before
This [Bm]girl who has meant [F#]so much more
She [G]showed me what [A]life is for
Verse 5
[D]So thank you Ve[A]ronica
[G]Danka-[A]schoen, auf [D]wiedersehen
And [D]thank you Mademoi[A]selle
[G]You who [A]danced so [D]well
[Bm]Oh and thanks to [F#]you Loraine
I [G]hope you still [A]enjoy your [D]games
1,019 2012-02-26 03:09:07
Re: Does anyone have tips for songwriting? (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
The best tip I can give is to write what you know. You have stories, right? Tell them, make them rhyme as best you can, and put music that fits your stories. Your stories/songs will get better the more you write so don't give up. Final tip - write your story/songs for you.
1,020 2012-02-24 13:10:23
Re: Picks Around the World (412 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bushy243 just sent me an email asking to be next on the list so I send it to him next. I'm still going to play with stuff for a little but it will be going out to the next chordie member soon. Thanks!
1,021 2012-02-22 02:12:33
Re: Picks Around the World (412 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just a reminder that I have not had any takers yet for who's next for the package. I am going to keep it for a while, but when I am done who wants it?
1,022 2012-02-19 18:44:53
Re: part time dad (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Tommy - I enjoyed your song. It kind of has a Springsteen sound to it if you know what I mean. I sure would like to give it a try myself if you can you post the lyrics and chords. Check for the sticky posts in this forum for how to post your lyrics and chords.
1,023 2012-02-19 02:02:44
Re: Who's next up on "Picks Around the World"? (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Moved to the original picks thread....
1,024 2012-02-19 02:01:41
Re: Picks Around the World (412 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey everyone,
I just received the "picks around the world" package in the mail today! Thanks Alan for getting it to me and also thanks for the kind letter and other added treats. Whoever speaks up first will be next in line for this unique chordie treasure!
Thanks!
Jets/Jeff G
1,025 2012-02-18 23:50:14
Re: Who's next up on "Picks Around the World"? (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yep - I just wanted so more "home time" with all the stuff. Looking forward to playing with everything,k adding a few tidbits and then sending it on to whoever calls next.