Good writing sir. I particullary like the lonley road to no-where. I've spent a lot of time on that road.
Good job, jodyWayne
102 2010-03-03 21:58:14
Re: Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Sounds like you had a good time StranSongs. I'm glad for you. I have to admit though, I wish I could have been there. I had no idea this festival existed. I hope this helpes you get where ever it is you want to go. Take care, jodyWayne
103 2010-03-03 20:09:07
Topic: Viet Nam - Another Long Long Night (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Viet Nam - Another Long Long Nightby Wayne Fiala
Written by an old soldier who was in harms way
[G]America, Life, Liberty!Toll the bell, let freedom ring. [D]These are words in songs, we
love to [G]sing. [C]Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines. [G]Infantry, Calvery,Helicopters from the
117th.[D]Bravest young men I've ever [G]seen.[C]Fallen Heros Names,etched on granite walls.
[G]Flags at half staff,duty calls,Another Hero Falls.And, a-[D]nother name is added to a
[G]wall.
[C]War is war,no matter where it's fought. [G]America's sons and daughters, answer the call.
[C]Brave young soldiers who give their all. [G]Some of us served in Viet Nam, fighting for
freedom in a foreign land.But at [D]home, no one gave a [G]damn.
[G]Well I, [C]Guess we're just a bunch-a Damn, [G]veterans of the war in Viet Nam! [C]Army taught
us how to fly kill and [G]fight.[C]Now we lay in bed at night, [G]thinkin Ohh-man, this ain't right.
Looks like it's [D]gonna be another sleepless [G]night.Yes, It's [D]gonna be another long long night.
[C]Flyin helicopters day and night, [G]cryin lots-a tears watchin young men die,[D]tryin the best
we can to stay a-[G]live. [C]Enemy shot our chopper down, [G]thought I was dead when we hit
the ground.[C]Now we're in a fire fight,[G]Tracers streak through the darkness of night.
Brave young [D]soldiers are dying [G]tonight.[C]Lordy [G]me... it's, [D]gonna be another long long [G]night.
[C]We served there for one or two years, we [G]left behind a river of tears. [C]And when we got
back home, we [G]never felt so unloved and alone, for us there [D]were no parades or [G]cheers.
[C]We're no different from all the rest. [G]We faught hard we did our best. [C]We were proud of
the jobs we done, and [G]of the uniforms we had on. But, We [D]didn't get a good welcome [G]home.
[C]Lordy [G]me... is, [D]this what it takes to keep a country [G]free?
[G]Years have passed, people change, attitudes are not the same. And Life is [D]better now for
you, and for [G]me.We still, [C]think about things we've seen-and-done.[G]Battles lost, battles
won, for us the [D]war is still reali[G]ty. We're [C]older now.Some of us are gone.[G]Some where
another battle goes on.And, now we [D]pray for our own, daughters and [G]sons.
[G]Now we're,[C]Proud to be another damn,[G]veteran of the war in Viet Nam! [C]Army's taught our
children how to fly, kill and [G]fight. And, [C]We still lay in bed at night,[G]thinkin ohh-man
this ain't right. Looks like it's [D]gonna be another sleepless [G]night. Yes, it's [D]gonna be
another long long [G]night.[C]Lordy [G]me... we'll, [D]do what it takes to... keep... our... country
[G]free... [C]free... [G]free......... End.
104 2010-03-03 18:28:39
Topic: Nashville Girl (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nashville Girlby Wayne Fiala
Original Female singer version
[G]Just outside of Nashville, there is a little [C]farm. Two [D7]hundred twenty acres, a house and
a [G]barn.That's where I grew up, that's where I was [C]born, on two [D7]hundred twenty acres
in a house that's always [G]warm.
I played in the back yard,and climbed the big oak [C]tree. [D7]I loved every moment,daddy
pushed me in my [G]swing.I love to shop in Nashville, count famous people that are [C]there.
There are [D7]people on the sidewalks, and music every [G]where.Go [C]see the"Grand Ol Opry"
ever now and [G]then.When I go to Nashville, It's not hard to under[C]stand, why [D7]every other
person has, a-guitar swingin from a [G]hand.
When [G]I grew up, I left home, and [D7]joined the corporate [G]world.I wasn't gone long, I came
back home, [D7]where my life was [G]good.Why on earth I ever left, I've [D7]never under[G]stood.
Cauzz, [C]Just outside of Nashville, there is a little [G]farm.Two hundred twenty acres, a [D7]house
and a [G]barn.[C]That's where I grew up, that's where I was [G]born, on two hundred twenty acres
in a [D7]house that is [G]warm.
I played in the back yard,and climbed the big oak [C]tree. I [D7]loved every moment,daddy
pushed me in my [G]swing.I love to shop in Nashville, count famous people that are [C]there.
There are [D7]people on the sidewalks, and music every [G]where.Go [C]see the "Grand ol Opry"
ever now and [G]then.Yeah, If you go to Nashville,you will under[C]stand,why [D7]every other
person has, a-guitar swingin from a [G]hand.
[C]Just outside of Nashville, that's where I was [G]born.
And, that's where I will live and die, [D7]on my little [G]farm.
On two [D7]hundred twenty acres, In a house that is warm.
On two [D7]hundred twenty acres, In a house that's al-ways [G]warm.
105 2010-03-03 16:53:41
Re: Tennessee Girl (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you StranSongs, I'm glad you liked it. Tennessee Girl is the male vocalist version. My original is: Nashville Girl, sang in first person by a female. Think I'll go ahead and post it too. Thanks again.
ps: Golly, I wish I could have been in Belfast!
106 2010-03-02 19:50:04
Topic: Tennessee Girl (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Tennesse Girlby Wayne Fiala
Male singer version
[G]Just outside of Nashville, there is a little [C]farm. Two [D7]hundred twenty acres, a house and
a [G]barn. That's where she grew up, that's where she was [C]born, on two [D7]hundred twenty
acres in a house that is [G]warm.
She-played in her back yard, and climbed the big oak [C]tree. [D7]She loved every moment, daddy
pushed her in her [G]swing. Goin to shop in Nashville, countin famous people that are [C]there.
There is [D7]music on the sidewalks.There is music every [G]where. Go [C]see the Grand Ol Opry
every now and [G]then.If you've been to Nashville, It's not hard to under[C]stand, why [D7]every
other person has, a-guitar swingin from a [G]hand.
When [G]she grew up,she left home, and [D7]joined the corporate [G]world.She wasn't gone long,
she went back home, [D7]where her life was [G]good. Why she ever left, she [D7]never under[G]stood.
Cauzz, [C]Just outside of Nashville, there is a little [G]farm. Two hundred twenty acres, a [D7]house
and a [G]barn. [C]That's where she grew up, that's where she was [G]born, on two hundred twenty
acres in a [D7]house that is [G]warm.
She-played in her back yard, and climbed the big oak [C]tree. [D7]She loved every moment, daddy
pushed her in her [G]swing. Goin to shop in Nashville, countin famous people that are [C]there.
There is [D7]music on the sidewalks.There is music every [G]where. Go [C]see the Grand ol Opry
every now and [G]then. If you've been to Nashville,It's not hard to under[C]stand,why [D7]every
other person has, a-guitar swingin from a [G]hand.Yeah, [C]once you've been to Nashville, you
will under[G]stand, why every other person has, a-guitar [D7]swingin from a [G]hand.
[C]Just outside of Nashville, that's where she was [G]born.
That's where she will live and die, [D7]on her little [G]farm.
On two [D7]hundred twenty acres, In a house that is [G]warm.
On two [D7]hundred twenty acres, In a house that's al-ways [G]warm.
107 2010-02-22 22:42:16
Re: "Daddies Love Their Little Girls" (17 replies, posted in Songwriting)
bensonp wrote:
I thought as much, Jody. Thanks. I guess I do need to find a decent computer microphone also, if they exist.
Good point! The mic should be good quality. Shurly, someone will have a good one?
108 2010-02-22 16:21:15
Re: "Daddies Love Their Little Girls" (17 replies, posted in Songwriting)
jets60 wrote:
Hey Jody - I enjoyed this song. With a daughter and 1 grand I can relate.
I did a little clean up edits as the chords were sitting on the text. Hope you don't mind.
Thank you sir.
I appreciate the clean up help.
Take care, jodyWayne
109 2010-02-22 16:17:34
Re: "Daddies Love Their Little Girls" (17 replies, posted in Songwriting)
bensonp wrote:
Thanks Jody. You got me interested. I wonder if a good computer cam can do as well? I would think so.
There are a lot of people using their computer cams, and they make some good music videos. You are limited to recording in front of your computer. But, If all you want to do is sing your songs, it should work just fine for you.
Good luck sir, jodyWayne
110 2010-02-21 21:56:21
Re: "Daddies Love Their Little Girls" (17 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks benson, I use a sony camcorder. It records and takes video. I don't have any special software installed in my computer.
111 2010-02-21 21:54:15
Re: "That's What Us Redneck Cowboys Do" (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
New video on youtube for, That's what us redneck cowboys do.
www.youtube.com/user/jodywayne47
112 2010-02-21 21:52:20
Re: "Me And My Best Friend" (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
New video for, Me and my best friend.
www.youtube.com/user/jodywayne47
113 2010-02-21 21:50:31
Re: "Two Lonley Lovers" (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
New video for Two Lonley Lovers.
www.youtube.com/user/jodywayne47
114 2010-02-21 21:45:14
Re: "Beaver Creek" (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi benson, I use a sony camcorder on a tripod. It takes the video and records. Then I transfer the video from the camcorder to my computer. Then I upload the file to youtube/myspace. They have small recorders and cameras that you can set right on your desk and hook up to your computer to record. At least that is what my grandkids told me?? It's a pain getting started, but it gets easier quickly and becomes more fun. I hope you do start recording, I would like to hear your songs.
Take care,jodyWayne
115 2010-02-21 17:41:42
Re: "Beaver Creek" (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Video up and running.
www.youtube.com/user/jodywayne47
116 2010-02-21 17:39:37
Re: "Daddies Love Their Little Girls" (17 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Video on youtube now.
www.youtube.com/user/jodywayne47
117 2010-02-18 22:51:08
Re: Holes In Her Walls (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you Phill
Thank you geoaguiar
They have made many movies about this subject, and there are a few songs as well. I wanted to write a song that has the power to get your attention. I wanted the song's heart to scream out and say: This is unacceptable!
Phill's quote... yes, there just might be a song there? Phill I would get on that right away if I were you.
118 2010-02-18 18:26:42
Re: Holes In Her Walls (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Old Doll, Arkady, Kenny, and everyone. I really appreciate your support. If it wern't for you folks there probably would be no videos. Thank you with all my heart.
I don't know how much longer my voice will hold up. I have a problem in my larynx. I fear the worse. I hope to get all my songs either on recording or video before it's too late. That way at least someone will know the rhythm and melody for them.
Thanks again, jodyWayne
119 2010-02-17 23:47:24
Re: Holes In Her Walls (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Sorry Kenny. I can't figure out why the link is not working.
120 2010-02-17 03:24:08
Re: "While My Baby Is Sleeping Alone" (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you Old Doll for the coment on youtube. It is always nice to hear from you. Take Care, jodyWayne
121 2010-02-17 03:21:30
Re: Holes In Her Walls (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hello everyone. Another video up and running. And this is a new song. It addresses a very important issue. Spousal Abuse!
I don't know why the url is not working???
http://www.youtube.com Type the name of the song in the search box.
122 2010-02-16 19:54:08
Re: "While My Baby Is Sleeping Alone" (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I now have a video for this song on youtube. Sorry, the singing isn't all that great. I'm slowly loosing my voice. But, you'll get the melody I'm sure. People at the clubs really like it!
123 2010-02-16 18:59:22
Topic: Holes In Her Walls (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Holes In Her Wallsby Wayne Fiala
[D]There are holes in her walls, in her [A]bedroom and the hall, that re[G]minds her of her [D]pain.
There is blood on her bed, [A]where she lays her head, that re[G]minds her of her [D]shame.
She's a prisioner in her home.When he's gone, he [A]locks her in there all alone.
She can't [G]call family or friends, he's ripped out all the [D]phones.
There are [G]holes in her walls, in her [D]bedroom and the hall, that re[A]minds her of her [D]pain.
There is [G]blood on her bed, [D]where she lays her head, that re[A]minds her of her [D]shame. She
[G]cries every day, she doesn't [D]wanna live this way, what he [A]does to her [G]is a cryin [D]shame.
He comes home drunk every night.He [A]doesn't treat her right.He's [G]violent and he's [D]mean.
[D]At three AM, she's a [A]slave in her kitchen, she can't [G]do anything [D]right.
She [G]knows there'll be another, beating [D]tonight. He slaps her around, he [A]knocks her down.
He [G]curses and he yells, and he kicks her while she's [D]down.
There are [G]holes in her walls, in her [D]bedroom and the hall, that re[A]minds her of her [D]pain.
There is [G]blood on her bed, [D]where she lays her head, that re[A]minds her of her [D]shame. She
[G]cries every day, she doesn't [D]wanna live this way, what he [A]does to her [G]is a cryin [D]shame.
He grabbs her by her hair, he [A]draggs her to the bed, he's [G]violent and he's [D]mean. When he's
had his way, he [A]calmly walks away, as she [G]lays in her bed and covers her [D]head. She [G]cries
every day, she doesn't [D]wanna live this way, she [A]loves him but she can't, [G]face another [D]day.
There are holes in her walls, in her [A]bedroom and the hall, that re[G]minded her of her [D]pain.
There is blood on her bed, where she [A]used to lay her head, that re[G]minded her of her [D]shame.
She [G]cried every day,she [D]couldn't live that way,what he [A]did to her [G]is a cryin [D]shame.
They had her funeral today, she didn't de[A]serve to die that way.[G]Isn't that a cryin [D]shame!
Can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com Type the name of the song in the search box.
124 2010-02-11 22:20:04
Re: Who You Might Have Been (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well, it's obvious this song is not about me! Another good one sir. jodyWayne
125 2010-02-07 22:56:11
Re: "Country" (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Phill,
Well your close, it's more like a light metal song. Little baby spoon doesn't weigh much. lol
I'll try and get recordings up as quickly as I can. Good to hear from you.
jodyWayne