1,076

(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     

1,077

(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     

1,078

(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     

1,079

(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

1,080

(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.     

1,082

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Same here Peatle - a new phrase for me as well

1,083

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks  - Kind of Bob Dylanish     

1,084

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Brian
I like the guitar work - great picking.
It was a little difficult for me to hear some of the lyrics though. Can you post them.
Jim     

DE   That is a great story and great recovery !!

I was trying to look at it on line but all i get is the 18 fret version.

Looks beautiful just the same !!

Congrats and welcome back - great to hear from you

Jim     

1,086

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Mojo

I actually thought it was metaphorically written about trying to revive an old relationship.
JIm     

My songbooks are back and I hope we all learn the lesson to down load our songs and print them just in case next time it's worse !

I'm chalkin' it up to   "Covid - 20"    smile 

1,088

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

Yes so sad

His Dad Mel Crosby refereed many of my HS Basketball games. He live 18 miles from my house.     

Thanks Graham

I just finished re working it a bit to make the lyrics fit better. 

I think it is about as good as I'm able to do.

Feel free to take a shot at it - make any changes that you think it needs.
As you and all on chordie know, I'm a writer not a musician.
.

Thanks for the kind words

Jim     

Thanks Phill
Nah - never touch the stuff.
Just seen too much of it - and a friend had it happen to their son.

Lol about the singing -  there is no song easy for me to sing smile  !
I'm not sure this is a final version - when I sing it in my head it sounds nothing like those chords when I play it.  We'll see what happens - a work in progress.

Thanks for giving it a look

Jim     

1,091

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

CG   

I don't get it???  How do they log you off ?     

1,092

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

glad you saw through her !     

the perfect place By JimKenyon


[Am] I had a dream last night ,I needed [Em]shelter from a [Am]storm


[Am]I was searching for a place that could [Em]keep me safe and [Am]warm


[Dm]then a stranger appeared and gently looked upon my [Am]face


for a [Em]price she whispered , she'd take me to the perfect [Am]place


.




[Am]I saw myself drifting on a [Em]ship roaming an ageless [Am]sea


[Am]whitecaps all around and the [Em] wind blowing wild and [Am]free


[Dm]The stranger swore the trip would ease my heart[Am]aches


and for a [Em]price she whispered, she'd take me to the perfect [Am]place


.




chorus


she told me [F] no more hopes and dreams would change to[Am] fears


no more [F]drowning every night in my own[Am] tears


she posed[F]“would it be too much to ask to live without this [Am]pain ?”


but you've [Em]gotta give something up for everything you [Am]gain


.




[Am]I saw a faded orchard, where the [Em]wild honeysuckle [Am]grows



[Am] Sweetness hidden in shadows, and [Em]secrets that no one [Am]knows


[Dm]the stranger took me by the hand saying let me ease your [Am]cares


for a [Em]price she whispered, this place answers all your [Am]prayers


.




[Am] I woke up wondering about the [Em]meaning of this strange, strange [Am]dream


[Am]the answer gets clearer when I [Em] stir my coffee with co[Am]deine


[Dm]Ikeep pretending and waiting to end of this living [Am]Hell


there's a [Em]price she said, but what it was she wouldn't [Am] tell


‘




chorus


she said [F] no more hopes and dreams would change to[Am] fears


no more [F]drowning every night on my pillow in my own[Am] tears


she posed[F]“would it be too much to ask to live without this [Am]pain ?”


but you've [Em]gotta give something up for everything you [Am]gain




yeah, you've [Em]gotta give something up for everything you [Am]gain


yeah, you've [Em]gotta give something up for everything you [Am]gain



1,094

(2 replies, posted in Poems)

Beamer

Man it sounds like you need some closure and healing.
Hope you find it soon, although the songs have been great !

Jim     

1,095

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Mojo- You have done it again - you always come through a classic line that just sticks in your head !
This is  another classic song by you!  perfect voice for this song - I always enjoy your songs.  I'm sure this resonates with many people.

Thanks for sharing.

Jim     

1,096

(19 replies, posted in About Chordie)

What Zurf said !!!!  Love to have more participants in the forum discussions !     

jjj

lol

AND EVERYONE A 2ND COUSIN TO A BREAD MACHINE !

GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU MY FRIEND

Jim     

1,098

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

looking at the songbook incident - hope this song isn't true     

1,099

(19 replies, posted in About Chordie)

What the heck happened ?

All the songbooks are gone including mine !!! sad 

1,100

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Sad, but very nice song. Is there a reason it's only the music and no singing on soundcloud.  I thought the lyrics were well done

Jim