101 Topic by jets60

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

New song I wrote today.
https://soundcloud.com/jets60/sip-a-little-whiskey

Sip a Little Whiskey Jeff Gilpin


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Intro G D


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[Am7]A cool sip of water


Or a [G]sip of hot coffee [D]too


[Am7]Both tickle my tastebuds


[G]When I want them [D]to


[Am7]Depending on the mood I’m in


Or [G]if I’m in the [D]mood


[G]I’ll sip a little [D]whiskey


That’ll [Am7]do


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[Am7]I don’t sip to get drunk


[G]I just like the [D]taste


The [Am7]subtle hints of flavor


My [G]tastebuds try and [D]trace


That [Am7]smokey burning sensation


A [G]touch of honey [D]too


[G]Sipping a little [D]whiskey


That’ll [Am7]do


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[C]I don’t sip alone


And [G]I won’t sip to long


I [D]definitely don’t sip when I’m [Am7]down


[C]I make sure I’m able



To [G]walk away from the table


And [D]put the bottle away


[E]For another [E7]day


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[Am7]It might take a little while


[G]Before I think a[D]bout


That [Am7]pungent taste of whiskey


A [G]month or more but I [D]doubt it


[Am7]And then I’ll begin


[G]Thinking about what to [D]do


[G]Maybe sip a little [D]whiskey


That’ll [Am7]do


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Solo on bridge chords C G D Am7 C G D E E7


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[Am7]A cool sip of water


Or a [G]sip of hot coffee [D]too


[Am7]Both tickle my tastebuds


[G]When I want them [D]to


[Am7]Depending on the mood I’m in


Or [G]if I’m in the [D]mood


[G]I’ll sip a little [D]whiskey


That’ll [Am7]do



 

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102 Reply by jets60

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Hey Phill - I enjoyed your additions and agree. There has been so much to love about Chordie over the years and much we all wish we could have passed on by. I also know those days might not be coming back so I'll tend to overlook the not-so-fun times if I may. I am sorry I wasn't able to get your verses into my song version (posted a few days earlier), but they would have fit well, and if you want you can make a new extended version.     

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103 Reply by jets60

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Thanks very much Jan!     

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104 Reply by jets60

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Thanks Jan!     

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105 Reply by jets60

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Thanks Pete     

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106 Reply by jets60

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Thanks Pete     

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107 Reply by jets60

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Recorded and Uploaded - https://soundcloud.com/jets60/i-miss-th … die-hopped     

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108 Reply by jets60

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I sure will     

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109 Reply by jets60

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Try writing songs, both lyrics, and chords. It's a great way to learn and express yourself. it also forces you to learn new chords to match the sound you're looking for.     

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110 Topic by jets60

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I kind of revised my poem into this song. Missing the old days of chordie that I am sure many will remember. Fun little blues tune that I will try and record before the weekend is over.

I Miss Those Days When Chordie HoppedJeff Gilpin


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I [E]miss those days when Chordie hopped


[E]Music back then never had to end


[A]Searching for songs that weren’t easy to find


In[E]sightful music about blew my mind


[B7]Sage advice, seemed it never stopped


I [E]miss those days when Chordie hopped


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I [E]miss those days when Chordie hopped


[E]Finding my rhymes just a tune at a time


[A]People I met there, the salt of the earth


[E]Felt I knew them all since the day of my birth



[B7]Nights I never ever wanted to stop


I [E]miss those days when Chordie hopped


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I [E]miss those days when Chordie hopped


My [E]virtual hangout tunes I would bang out


[A]Sharing ideas without all the baggage


[E]Writing new songs just like the old adage


[A]The pennies we saved ounces prevent


[E]Words so wise that were heaven sent


[B7]Not sure why it's all slowed to a stop


I [E]miss those days when Chordie hopped [E7]



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111 Reply by jets60

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Just an observation from me. I miss all my old chordie friends showing up here, too many to name, that I don't see on here much anymore, and the interaction that started me writing songs. Wouldn't it be nice if we had that here again? I know it might be a pipe dream but I do miss the old chordie days.     

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112 Topic by jets60

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I Miss Those Days When Chordie Hopped

I miss those days when Chordie hopped
Music back then never had any end
I could search for songs that were easy to find
Insightful music about blew my mind
And the people I met there, the salt of the earth
Felt I knew them ever since my birth
Sharing ideas without any baggage
Writing new songs just like the old adage
Of the pennies we saved and the ounces prevent
Words so wise were heaven sent with some
Sages' advice seemed that never stopped
I miss those days when Chordie hopped 

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113 Reply by jets60

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Hey Jim - I enjoyed it although it was sorrowful. Thanks for sharing in songwriting.     

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114 Reply by jets60

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Thank you Jan. I was hesitant to record and share this one but decided to in the end. I think the whole world can do better and hopefully will someday soon.     

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115 Reply by jets60

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Thanks Jan! Glad I got a grin out of you. smile     

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116 Topic by jets60

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Another song I wrote for my wife after another shooting, this time in a small town in Texas not far from where we used to live. It was supposed to give her something more positive to think about on a sad day.

https://soundcloud.com/jets60/i-want-to-make-you-laugh

I Want to Make You Laugh By Jeff Gilpin


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[G]I want to make you [C]laugh ooh [G]ooh


I want to make you [C]laugh


[G]I want to make you [C]laugh ooh [G]ooh


I want to make you [C]laugh


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[Am]Every day, every [C]day


[G]The world just breaks my [D]heart


[Em]I want to look a[F]way


[C]But I see it’s tearing us all a[D]part so


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[G]I want to make you [C]laugh ooh [G]ooh


I want to make you [C]laugh


[G]I want to make you [C]laugh ooh [G]ooh


I want to make you [C]laugh


~


Solo on chorus chords



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[G]I want to make you [C]laugh ooh [G]ooh


I want to make you [C]laugh


[G]I want to make you [C]laugh ooh [G]ooh


I want to make you [C]laugh




[Am]Just when I think it’s [C]safe


[G]Another tragedy comes up a[D]gain


[Em]Almost beyond be[F]lief


[C]Is it ever going to [D]end…ever [D7]going to end…so


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[G]I want to make you [C]laugh ooh [G]ooh


I want to make you [C]laugh


[G]I want to make you [C]laugh ooh [G]ooh


I want to make you [C]laugh when all you want to do is [Em]cry



 

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117 Reply by jets60

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Thanks Jan. It's up on soundcloud.     

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118 Topic by jets60

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New song I wrote today. A little more up-tempo than I normally write but it felt right. https://soundcloud.com/jets60/as-she-ta … toes-along

As She Taps Her Toes Along by Jeff Gilpin


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Intro strumming E


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[E]Think I’ll forgo the razor


It [A]burns just like a phaser


[D]Cleaning myself up to wear


My [A]brand-new chartreuse blazer


[E]Like a cat on catnip


[A]Swaying on a freight ship


[D]Cleaning myself up to


See [A]if I can a[D]maze her


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As she [E]taps her toes along


In [A]time to a brand-new song


[D]Lyrics make her start to grin


[A]Somewhere about near the end [E]


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[E]I am like an old doggy


[A]When its fur gets soggy


[D]Shower to de-funk-a-fy


[A]Makes the drain all cloggy


[E]Nattily out I bebop


[A]Humming a little do whap


[D]Rising from the shower's steam


[A]Mirror's a little [D]foggy


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As she [E]taps her toes along


In [A]time to a brand-new song



[D]Lyrics make her start to grin


[A]Somewhere about near the end [E]


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[A]Lyrical adjustments


[E]Keeps the story going


As [A]I keep scratching


Out the story [E]song


[A]Discovering the path


[E]Creative bit of math


To [A]end up where I do


Sur[D]prising me and you …because we’re


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[E]Heading down no road


[A]Staying in our abode


[D]Think I’ve done enough so now


I’ll [A]rest my heavy load


[E]Over there I see you


[A]Wondering what’ll we do


I [D]send you psychic messages


And [A]wait until you de[D]code


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As she [E]taps her toes along


In [A]time to a brand-new song


[D]Lyrics make her start to grin


[A]Somewhere about near the end X 2 end on [D]end then [E]



 

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119 Topic by jets60

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Hey everyone - I finally got around to recording Delivery Trucks (written late last year). Let me know what you think.

https://soundcloud.com/jets60/delivery-trucks 

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120 Reply by jets60

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Another great song Jim. Your Mom sounds like a strong wonderful person. Well done!     

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121 Reply by jets60

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Thank you, Jan.     

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122 Reply by jets60

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I really enjoyed that Joe! Great song that I'm adding to my covers!     

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123 Reply by jets60

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Thanks Jim - That's a good title too! Now I have another decision, along with the chords and melody.     

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124 Reply by jets60

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Thanks, Jan and Phil - I like the idea of The other shoe to drop as the title. Now how to find the right music. Sounds kind of Prine-like in my head but I'll figure it out.     

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125 Topic by jets60

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Wrote this little untitled poem tonight. I will most likely turn it into a song in time.

Untitled - Jeff Gilpin

A blank page tells a story
That words cannot express
When thoughts are tangled
Words a little mangled
A blank page is what says it best

Hearts are not so fragile
Though our minds might disagree
When our hearts are broken
The aching pain unspoken
Hidden from the whole wide world to see

Yet you’re out there somewhere
Living your life day to day
Living your lifelong story
A blank page or a heartache away

People just keep on going
After all sorts of stops
When they just don’t want to
Or even when they want to is when they’re
Waiting for that other shoe to drop

Out in the middle of nowhere
The greatest of songs could be sung
And nobody will hear
Have a laugh or shed a tear
Except for the singer when all is said and done

Yet we’re all out here somewhere
Living our lives day to day
Living our lifelong story
A sweet song or a heartbreak away

Erase all the words you’ll get a blank page
Break your heart you’ll get a good cry
But keep on keeping on
Like the words to that song
That you’ll carry in your heart until you die

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