1,026

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

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

1,027

(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


.




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




.




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




.




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


.




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






1,028

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

exactly the same thoughts as Phill


What the heck happens ???     

1,029

(12 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Ditto Phill !

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

smile     

1,030

(12 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

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

1,031

(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!     

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     

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 

1,034

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

Welcome Aradi !
Yo have come to the right place. There are many on the forum that can assist you in a variety of ways.
Glad to have a new member !

Jim     

1,035

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Ed    This is nothing short of fantastic !   Luckily the line about your "sister not gettin' it" made me laugh, otherwise I had tears in my eyes. I hope she hd a good sense of humor! )The lyrics paint such a vivid picture that if I close my eyes I can easily envision every scene. This has the quality that could easily be on the radio. Your guitar work and voice are spectacular.     I really enjoyed this one !  Congrats on a super cool song and a great performance.   


If the adult beverages really have anything to do with the quality of singing and playing, well then I need to drink about  case of beer and a fifth of whiskey to sound good !! smile
Jim

1,036

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jeff

My bad days usually include
unnoticed stain on clothes until I get to work
forgot my glasses, phone, keys or wallet
stepped in dog poop
battery is dead in car
out of coffee
car broke down
internet is down
paper cut on end of a finger
keys locked inside car
guitar string breaks

you are right   this list could be of epic proportion !

Loved it !

Jim     

1,037

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

Russell

I got one - it came today !! 

I hope it can help me play better !  smile

Jim     

1,038

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

Just watched that commercial  - hilarious !     

1,039

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

I think the songmaybe .....
If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)
Rodney Atkins
Well you know those times
When you feel like there's a sign there on your back
Says I don't mind if ya kick me
Seems like everybody has
Things go from bad to worse
You'd think they can't get worse than that
And then they do
You step off the straight and narrow
And you don't know where you are
Use the needle of your compass
To sew up your broken heart
Ask directions from a genie
In a bottle of Jim Beam
And she lies to you
That's when you learn the truth
If you're going through Hell
Keep on going, don't slow down
If you're scared, don't show it
You might get out
Before the devil even knows you're there     

1,040

(10 replies, posted in Poems)

Quite a nice piece of literature there Sir Phill !!     

1,041

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

Peatle

Sweet Song for Maree !! Nice playing and singing Peatle !!  I did not know you played keyboard!
or is it KiwiBoard down there ? smile

Jim     

1,042

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

and I have no clue why i did an 8 line chorus  smile     

1,043

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thank you all !

I made some changes in the lyrics and totally changed the chords

I like it so much better now !!
Jim     

1,044

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Reckless Mind & Rebel Heart by Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


.




[G]She was more wolf than a [C]woman


A wild [G]soul, but that ain’t[D] wrong


I [G]didn’t want to try to [C]tame her


Just [G]wanted her to [D]take me a[G]long




. Verse 2


.


[G]She's a little bit like [C]heaven


joyful [G] gypsy dancing with the [D]stars


like [G]wind moves through wild[C]flowers


a [G]reckless mind with a [D]rebel [G]heart




.




Chorus


[C]Falling in love was far too risky


see she [G]couldn’t be tied down


a free [C]soul never lookin' back


She had [D]no reason to stick around


[C]She had a world that couldn’t wait


So she [G]drifted from place to place


Oh, her[C] heart just wasn’t in it, and


I had [D]nothing to make her stay


.


Verse 3



[G]A fire burning [C]oh so bright


But [G] cool as a summer [D]rain


With her [G]spirit running [C]ever free


she’s [G]a dream that you [D]can’t ex[G]plain






Chorus


[C]Falling in love was far too risky


see she [G]couldn’t be tied down


a free [C]soul never lookin' back


She had [D]no reason to stick around


[C]She had a world that couldn’t wait


So she [G]drifted from place to place


Oh, her[C] heart just wasn’t in it, and


I had [D]nothing to make her stay






Repeat verse 2


.


[G]She's a little bit like [C]heaven


joyful [G] gypsy dancing with the [D]stars


like [G]wind moves through wild[C]flowers


a [G]reckless mind with a [D]rebel [G]heart




just a [G]reckless mind with a [D]rebel [G]heart


She's a [G]reckless mind with a [D]rebel [G]heart



1,045

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I would guess it is a black widow spider.

Very mysterious song - made by simple lyrics.

Very clever Phill !  but is it more clever than your granddaughter - i think not - she is asking all the right questions !!

Looking forward to the recording

Give my best to Ann

Jim     

1,046

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

Russell - that sounds great ! It appears that you are really into it and very satisfied.
I think you have already gotten your money's worth just in that video.  Awesome!

Can you record with that system ? ( as in add lyrics - singing as you play ?

Jim     

1,047

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

Russell - that sounds great ! It appears that you are really into it and very satisfied.
I think you have already gotten your money's worth just in that video.  Awesome!

Can you record with that system ? ( as in add lyrics - singing as you play ?

Jim     

1,048

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

Beamer

I 'm thinking this is a man that is in deep trouble, and realizes he needs help - not only in making through the impending trouble of the moment, but in his life as well. Kind of - "Please let have an hour and don't let me die, if I make it I'm gonna make significant changes". 

As a writer - b/c I'm not much of  a musician, and I know absolutely how punk rock works - I think I would suggest a change that in the  last line from acclimate to " before it's too late"    but hey, it's your song.

Nice work

JIm

1,049

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice one Mojo - ditto to all of the above !
Do you still have that painting. If not, it would quite a project to hunt it down.

You always come through with songs that have such imagery, and also always attach inceredible emotion or passion.  Very heartfelt.

JIm     

He has a bunch of great songs.  Just add him to the list of way too many great musicians that have passed lately.