Russell you are taking it wsy better than I would have.
maybe the corona virus got to it or it experience a serious case f " Shrinkage" 
Good luck
Jim
1,251 2020-03-25 22:57:07
Re: Buyer Beware (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
1,252 2020-03-23 12:16:18
Re: abayak blues or corona blues take your pick (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Mojo
I am always a huge fan of your musical abilities and song writing.
would it be too much of a hassle for you to post the lyrics ?
I am so glad you have your music ability with you in Africa !
Have you ever thought of doing a song including some African beat - a la Paul Simon on his Graceland album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmf9ZJ_Yn0A
keep them coming mojo !
Jim
1,253 2020-03-23 11:52:39
Re: Anxiety (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Brian
Solid advice !!
These certainly are the times that try our souls as Thomas Paine wrote back in 1776.
I am thankful that we have the ability to share concerns here on chordie and get some relief in a variety of ways.
I too try to always respond to posts here on chordie.
Keep positive, and stay healthy. Hopefully we can all write a song in few months about all of this and say " phew - we made it through that "
best wishes Brian and all my chordie pals and gals.
Jim
1,254 2020-03-23 11:46:31
Re: For Graham (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Graham
Can you post the lyrics with your songs ?
They are so entertaining !!!
Gives me something to look forward too each day similarly to the Fiday blues page by CG
Jim
1,255 2020-03-22 22:23:34
Re: We LOST another star Kenny Rogers (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
He was a true gentleman and a star- I liked him as a member of the First Edition as well as on his own
It a loss of one of the good guys !
Jim
1,256 2020-03-22 22:22:23
Re: La Da Dum La Da Lyla (23 replies, posted in Songwriting)
JETS
That is just excellent. Love the picture too I Imagine she is a bundle of energy and happiness.
Congrats on both your grand daughter and a superb song
Jim
1,257 2020-03-20 16:00:59
Re: Someday (I'm gonna get out of here )for those in isolation. (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Here in New York State - it was just announced that just like California we are in Shelter in Place - stay home !
1,258 2020-03-19 17:28:07
Re: Someday (I'm gonna get out of here )for those in isolation. (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Graham - that is fantastic. Steve Earle is one of my favorites. That is a cool song for sure.
Stay well.
If you get bored - I 'll send you one of my songs to record !
Where did you get the backing track for that ?
Jim
1,259 2020-03-17 21:37:02
Re: self isolation (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
scent of your girl Ann too
I love to snuggle and just enjoy ,y wife
Great List Phill !!!!
I would say all are on my list as well - you are my brother from
across the pond for sure !
JIm
1,260 2020-03-17 12:05:44
Re: Corona Virus Blues (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
1,261 2020-03-16 10:34:12
Re: Pawnee Creek (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill
Thank you - I totally agree and knew that - just couldn't figure it out.
I knew there were to many syllables for the beat count ( I'm assuming that's what metre is )
Thanks again
Jim
1,262 2020-03-16 00:09:21
Re: Corona Virus Blues (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good stuff man- took a lot of strength to pull that off.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Jim
1,263 2020-03-16 00:03:57
Re: Bass Restoration (23 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Zurf " don't drink whiskey while soldering!"
OMG there has to be a story there that you are holding back on !
C'mon Zurf - what happened ?
Great stuff man - real tenacious and demanding of perfection !
I like it.
Jim
1,264 2020-03-15 14:17:28
Re: Corona Virus Blues (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
oh yeah
I was going to go to California through Chicago to visit my daughter. I cancelled - just saw a picture of the airport
There are 4-6 hour delays - shoulder to shoulder people.
This is crazy
I teach in central ( rural) New York and my school is closed, as is every one of them in central New York. Most for 3 weeks - it is wreaking havoc.
Toilet paper - ( although I don't why) is gone from shelves in every store.
I am content to just stay at home - enjoy time with my family, and also play guitars. I've got a couple of projects to do assuming Home depot doesn't close)
I really don't need to be around anyone
til this is over ! Even churches are closed.
Good health to all of you - let's get through this
Jim
1,265 2020-03-15 13:22:15
Topic: Pawnee Creek (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I re -wrote the song ( which was inspired by Russell and his band's instrumental version)
I couldn't find the original thread - easier to to it this way.
I tried to make it a bit mysterious.
Hope it works for you.
Pawnee Creek by Jim Kenyon
Verse 1
.
[Em]up in the Northland near Pawnee creek
met me a woman made my knees grow weak
I fell so hard I nearly lost my mind
[B7]made me feel so good, then she[Am] left me be[Em]hind
Verse 2
.
[Em]we shared a cabin down by Pawnee creek
I fell in love for about a week
she was a hard luck woman with killer eyes
[B7]her bed was warm, but her [Am]heart was all [Em] lies
.
Chorus
[Am]oh Pawnee Creek, Pawnee Creek
[Em]Yeah Pawnee Creek, Pawnee creek
[Am]where the water flows and the eagles fly
[B7]mysterious shadows ‘neath a [Am]pale moon [Em]sky
[Am]oh Pawnee Creek,such a pretty name
[Em]Pawnee creek, never leave you the same
[Am] sure ain’t no place for the mild or meek
[B7]ain't nothing but heartaches from [Am]Pawnee [Em]Creek
.
Verse 3
.
[Em]Up in the tall pines near Pawnee creek
I still hear her voice, though she doesn’t speak
Oh, We loved, we loved,and we loved some more
[B7]but then that witchy woman snuck [Am] out the [Em]door
Verse 4
.
[Em]Well it's a lonely road that leads from Pawnee Creek
whispering pines mask a mournful shriek
there's echoes of sadness as the night bird's cries
[B7]last time she ever looked in [Am] to my [Em] eyes
.
Chorus
[Am]oh Pawnee Creek, Pawnee Creek
[Em]Yeah Pawnee Creek, Pawnee creek
[Am]where the water flows and the eagles fly
[B7]mysterious shadows ‘neath a [Am]pale moon [Em]sky
[Am]oh Pawnee Creek,such a pretty name
[Em]Pawnee creek, never leave you the same
[Am] sure ain’t no place for the mild or meek
[B7]ain't nothing butheartaches from [Am]Pawnee [Em]Creek
[B7]oh how I miss that woman from [Am]Pawnee [Em]Creek
[B7]oh how I miss that woman
[B7]oh how I miss that woman
[B7]oh how I miss that woman ..........
from [Am]Pawnee [Em]Creek
end with a picking of each string in Em and then an easy or soft EM strum
1,266 2020-03-15 12:42:02
Topic: Please read this - It's Safe - travel the world (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Chordie forum- loads of interaction
no coughing or sneezing noticed-no spreading of germs
lots of cool stuff
people are great
open 24-7 - at your convenience
travel the world
learn new stuff - even about bread machines! )
get great ideas & help
honest and encouraging assessments of songs
get compassion and care when you need some
no political crap
smiles and laughs
connect to new ideas and explore the past
respect everyone's perspective
no cursing or obscenity's
To he** with the CoronaVirus - we've got CHORDIE !
Thanks to Per and all the Moderators !
I hope you all are safe and stay healthy
Jim
1,267 2020-03-14 17:03:21
Re: Newbie (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome Mikelhenry
Glad you are joining us.
1,268 2020-03-13 12:23:29
Re: lyrics and chords on phone or i pad screen which move through the song (4 replies, posted in About Chordie)
its here - just hit scroll on the song you're looking at ( upper right hand corner)
1,269 2020-03-13 10:10:01
Re: Blues Friday New Page (311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
These guys are terrific. I have listened to many of their songs previously. They also performed with Elyza Doyle on this song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0znpJ8mE48
it is one of my Townes Van Zandt songs. Doesn't have the emotion as when Towne's recorded it - but holy cow - that banjo picking is hot !
This the Townes version from Heartworn Highways.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTGKzWDakK8
Thanks CG for another great presentation of cool music!
JIm
1,270 2020-03-08 03:05:30
Topic: Phill's Cover of The Girl In The Calico Dress (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is why Chordie is so great - so many kind (and talented!) people on here.
I tried to record a version - but I'm not a musician. Phill stepped up for me and did this recording.
Thank you Phill - you really captured the emotion I was trying to evince.
I hope you like this song.
Jim
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/the-girl- … ress-phill
THANK YOU SO MUCH !
1,271 2020-03-07 16:00:49
Topic: Recording (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Here is the link to my song - The girl in the calico dress.
I was hoping someone that could actually play guitar and sing would record it - but here is my poor attempt
Hope you like it.
Jim
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/the-girl- … lico-dress
p.s. for some reason the recording level was not what is was supposed to be. The only way I can hear it is when I hook up headphones. (sorry)
1,272 2020-03-07 12:14:20
Re: Daddy Said (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I like this song- it plays fairly easy
It certainly gives a great insight to the " glamorous" world of performers.
people just assume bc you're on the stage that everything is perfect. No one accounts for the ridiculous amount of time rehearsing and learning songs are involved, not to mention time away from loved ones. I think you could probably write 10 more verses on the stuff that's difficult. I'm sure some of the peeps on here could give some ideas from their experiences.
Thanks for the song Phill - looking forward to your posting it as a recording.
JIm
1,273 2020-03-05 17:37:05
Re: Thank You, Pete....... (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bill and Dondra
That is awesome news !!!
So happy for you both !!!!
Hope you can return more often on chordie - but with Christopher added to the mix,
I wouldn't blame you one bit for spending every free second you have with him when possible!
Congratulations
Jim
1,274 2020-03-04 19:41:38
Re: Phill Song (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
The BM CHORD over the word snow show be a B - but if I change it -it screws up the chordpro format for some reason
1,275 2020-03-04 19:18:51
Topic: Phill Song (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Daddy Said Phill Williams
Daddy Said.
Phill Williams.
.
[A] Ya cant make a living out of rock and roll
Well [D] that's what my daddy said
[E] Two hundred miles from one gig to the next
[D] Drink and drugs and [A] sex
[A] The next hotel looks just like the last.
And the [D] faces all look the same
[E] A glass of wine and a mug of beer.
Is that [D] all you get for the [A] fame
.
Bridge
.
[D] Many a night in a [Daug] broken down van.
[Bm] Freezing to death in the [Bmaj]snow.
Or [E] changing a tyre in the [C] pouring down rain.
I'm [D] telling you cos you aught to [F#] know. [E]
.
Chorus
.
It's a [A] hard life to live.
It's a [D] long hard climb to the top.
It's [E] harder when you get to the peak.
It's [D] easy to let go and [A] drop
It's a [A] hard life to live.
Are you [D] sure you want to live like that?
I've been [E] there myself, driving up and down the roads.
And [D] that's what my daddy [A] said
[A] Ya cant make a living out of rock and roll.
Without [D] paying for the life you live.
[E] Jack “D” will make you pay the toll.
The more you [D] drink the more you [A] give.
.
He [A] shook his head then he bought me a guitar.
[D] Got it from the second hand store.
He [E] drove me to the gigs and he paid for the rooms.
I guess he [D] couldn't do any [A] more
[D] Many a night in a [Daug] broken down van.
[Bm] Freezing to death in the [Bmaj] snow.
Or [E] changing a tyre in the [C] pouring down rain.
I'm [D] telling you cos you aught to [F#] know.-[E]