1,176 Reply by TIGLJK

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CG
This might be the best one you have ever found. 
OMG is he excellent.  Tremendous guitar playing (even though the guitar looks like a miniature toy in his hands and against his huge frame!) - his voice is just outstanding.

All you Chordians who visit - make sure you check this one out - you won't be disappointed !

What a way to start the holiday weekend  (in the US)-  fantastic start to any day !

Thanks CG - frigging awesome !!
Keep them coming

Jim     

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1,177 Reply by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Made a few lyric changes     

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1,178 Reply by TIGLJK

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Phill,
Nice mind teaser !

Peatle - cool addition.

Here is my contribution -

This could become a song if we tried hard enough smile  !

This old world has changed,
It changed my perspective on life
I’m ready for these troubles to fade away
I used to complain, looking back it was sad
I guess my life really wasn’t so bad,
wouldn't you say?
Seems like the goods things, we take for granted
But when they’re gone, we wish we never had.

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1,179 Reply by TIGLJK

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Awesome beamer - record it , post it, and let us in on the fun !!

Great song

Jim     

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1,180 Reply by TIGLJK

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Beamer - congrats  on your longevity !      This is the best place on the net - I find myself drawn here here almost everyday.

I quite agree with Phill - I miss Amy Wall and Kiki Jan - it was nice to have their perspectives and great- great - great - vocals !
I also miss all the people that have left for various reasons as Scott stated.
I often think - " Did I write something that offended them or ignored something they were proud of - and that's why they left ? "
If I did - I didn't do it intentionally and I apologize.

I would have quit songwriting and guitar playing long ago if not for the good people and the support given in this forum.  Thanks to all !!

Jim     

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1,181 Reply by TIGLJK

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EB
Very nice guitar playing !! Sounds great !
I agree with Phill - you've got a nice sound in your vocals as well

Most of the stuff I write ends up country or blues.

I would like to see the lyrics (and maybe the chords)  if you get a chance.

Well done, my friend - keep'em coming!

Jim     

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1,182 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thanks CG -  you are kind.

After listening to this a few times -   I decided to change the title to Lonesome Highway.
Peatle-  Like Phill said - there is  probably only a small percentage of the drivers that fall into the category of the driver I wrote about.
My father in law was a trucker his whole life and loved it - he can remember the names of of all the roads he traveled as he tells many amazing stories.  However, the look on the drivers I saw weren't happy faces - so I just made up a reason for it.  smile

Thanks for the comments.   I really wish I could sing and play better - or had better means of recording than a computer microphone.

Everyone stay healthy and let's beat this pandemic!!

Jim

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1,183 Reply by TIGLJK

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CG
LOL Sorry man - I listened to her and forgot to reply.  I liked her a lot. Her voice is quite unique.  I kept waiting for her to do a duet with Dean Martin.
I liked Before the night is through - it had a resemblance to Under the Boardwalk.
The song I liked the best was How Many Times !   very passionate in her voice - really could feel the blues.

I appreciate the work you do finding these artists and songs.

I wish others would compensate your efforts with some responses !!

Thanks again

Jim     

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1,184 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thank you fellas !  Here is a link to it - I did a quick version and put it on sound cloud

https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/coming-into-memphis     

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1,185 Reply by TIGLJK

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I also wrote it using blues format.  That sounds good too. smile     

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1,186 Topic by TIGLJK

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I was driving down the road yesterday and passed a couple of tractor trailers. As I looked at the drivers - it seemed to me they appeared sad and lonely - I could be completely wrong ! smile
This morning I was thinking about it and came up with this song.

Coming Into Memphis  By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1




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[G]He’s just a cross country trucker, and he’s [C]hauling another [G]load


[G]Yeah, an all night trucker, driving [C]down solitary [G]roads


He’s been [C]knocking down the miles [G]one by one


all [C] by himself ‘til this[G]trip is done


with his [Am] memories of love dying [C]against the fading [G] sun


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Verse 2




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[G] He’s just a troubled trucker on the [C] edge of losing con[G]trol


[G] yeah, he’s a lonely trucker, with his [C]passion drifting from his [G] soul


Driving [C] through endless nights that [G]seem too long


And [C] listening for comfort in a [G]country song


While he [Am]wonders how [C]things ever got this [G]wrong




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Chorus


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Well now he’s [Em]coming into Memphis, it’s [C] ’bout the break of [G]dawn


he's[Em] heading back to Memphis but he [C]knows she’ll be [D]gone


just [Em]a few more miles and [C] he’ll be reaching [G]home


and like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone







Verse 3




.




[G]Thinking about his woman who [C]left him for another [G] man


[G]Yeah she broke his heart as [C]only a woman [G]can


while he [C] rambled down those [G]friendless roads,


She got[C]tired of waiting for [G]him to come home


She [C]found her lovin’ and[G] she's happy now


and he [Am] wishes he could go [C] back and change it some [G]how




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Chorus


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Well now he’s [Em]coming into Memphis, it’s [C] ’bout the break of [G]dawn


he's[Em] heading back to Memphis but he [C]knows she’ll be [D]gone


just [Em]a few more miles and [C] he’ll be reaching [G]home


and like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone




.


slower


like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone


like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone


yea,like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone




 


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1,187 Reply by TIGLJK

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Nope, mine works fine     

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1,188 Reply by TIGLJK

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Richard

Sorry I missed this one - just happen to see it today !
That was excellent.  It is a very difficult song to sing !
It is one of the true country classics.
Marty Robbins had the horses in the back before it was cool.

Thank you so much for doing this cover.

Jim     

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1,189 Reply by TIGLJK

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nice one Curt - you are a very good performer

jim     

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1,190 Reply by TIGLJK

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Russell - Great stuff - love the song !    Performance was flawless as much as I can tell.   Well done !!  Jim     

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1,191 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice - great message in the lyrics !

Jim     

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1,192 Reply by TIGLJK

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WOW   CG   This is a fantastic find !
I never knew Dion played the blues.

These songs are excellent - especially the one with Van Morrison and J.L. Walker !
Thanks - I'll be listening to these today as I work at my house.

Happy Weekend ! 

Jim     

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1,193 Reply by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

a classic !!!  well done boys
jim     

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1,194 Reply by TIGLJK

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EB
I agree  with Phill - you can't do this!

It's like working all night to get that first kiss and with lips a millimeter away - turn your head and walk away. smile

Great suspense !   I think with some work it could become lyric.

Jim     

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1,195 Reply by TIGLJK

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Welcome Frittycat !!

Lots of great people here from all over the world.

Welcome !!

Jim     

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1,196 Reply by TIGLJK

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hopefully it is fixed now.

Sorry     

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1,197 Reply by TIGLJK

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I like it Graham     

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1,198 Reply by TIGLJK

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CG
I didn't have time to listen to all, but the ones I did I liked - he is a very good performer.

Thanks
Jim     

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1,199 Reply by TIGLJK

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I sent him an e card last week - he read it but I did not get a reply     

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1,200 Topic by TIGLJK

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I was sitting in my backyard admiring the trees and  flowers, listening to and watching all the birds with my grandson.
I thought even in these miserable Covid times - I am still so blessed. After my grandson left I picked up my guitar and started playing around with some lyrics and came up with this. I think the tempo is about 120 BPM - but what do I know about music ?  :)

The Creation by Jim Kenyon


[G]On the first day when God created Earth in all its beauty and [D]all its worth


[D]In all its worth for all to see, he the created the Earth for [G]you and me




[G]Next was the sun with rays so bright, lit up the sky with [D]Heavenly light


[D]Oh, Heavenly light so all could see, beautiful creatures [G] living free




[G]Then came the night with clouds passing by, stars and the moon shining [D]in the sky


[D]’Shining in the sky oh so bright, angelic ’s beauty til the [G] morning light


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Chorus




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Oh [C]God Created [G]heaven [C]and [G]Earth, gave [D]every living thing a [G]heavenly birth


Oh [C]in all his glory from[G] up[C]a[G]bove, he [D]still watches over with [C]all his [G] love


.


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[G]Then came the land, and the seven seas, animals and fish living [D]as they please


[D]Living as they please,it was so nice, yeah God had created a [G]paradise




[G]God put Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, gave them everything that [D]they’d be needing


[D]Oh he gave them everything they required , just about anything their [G]heart’s desired





[G] On the seventh day he sat back and took a rest, thought that the world was [D] truly blessed


[D] yeah the world was blessed and looking fine, he said now take care of this [G]world of mine


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Chorus


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Oh [C]God Created [G]heaven [C]and [G]Earth, gave [D]every living thing a [G]heavenly birth


Oh [C]in all his glory from[G] up[C]a[G]bove, he [D]still watches over with [C]all his [G] love


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Oh [C]God Created [G]heaven [C]and [G]Earth, gave [D]every living thing a [G]heavenly birth


Oh [C]in all his glory from[G] up[C]a[G]bove, he [D]still watches over with [C]all his [G] love


.




Yeah he [D]stillwatches over with [C]all his [G] love


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play slow




[D]still watches over with [C]all his [G] love




  hit each string on this last G




[D]still watches over with [C]all his [G] love



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