Thanks Ark, Russell and Roger. Russ - I'm starting to get a backlog of songs again but I will let everyone know when I get some new ones up. Roger - I wrote this one before last winter but we had a humdinger of a storm here last year, actually 2 of them. I am hopeful we will be spared this winter. Ark- We have been having some dry hot days in the DC area lately so finishing this kind of gave me a little relief.
1,302 2010-09-11 03:05:40
Re: Minor man (with chords) (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Jim - This sounds great...I've always been a fan of minor chord songs and I like what you have done with this one. Keep 'em coming.
1,303 2010-09-10 17:11:31
Re: "Settle Down Noreen" (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Dino. Yeah Pete, I think there was a little hormonal imbalance issue looking back. It’s good song material though for which I'm grateful.
1,304 2010-09-10 15:02:03
Re: "Settle Down Noreen" (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Pete - Thanks, I hope she likes it. I knew a Noreen when I was in the Air Force. For some reason everyone was scared of her because she would be having a great time one minute and yelling at someone the next. I guess that's why I chose the name for this song.
1,305 2010-09-10 13:56:12
Topic: "Settle Down Noreen" (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is just a fun little couple’s fight song that maybe many of us have experienced before. I know I sure have been guilty of saying something stupid when I was trying to calm someone down. It usually has the reverse effect. This songs should be played and sung fairly fast but I’ll let you all work it out.
Settle down Noreen By Jeff Gilpin
September 10th, 2010
Intro
Alternately finger picking or strumming A7 then A
Verse 1
Won’t you [A7]settle down No[A]reen
I don’t [A7]like the side you’re [A]showing
[A7]You don’t have to [A]be so mean
Be[A7]sides we gotta get [A]going
Please No[D]reen tune it down now
Just a notch or two
I [A7]know you had e[A]nough of me
And [A7]lord I’m through with [A]you
But now we’ve [D]got to get home
And I don’t want to fight all night
But [A7]I’ll not leave you [A]sitting here
[A7]That just wouldn’t be [A]right
Please No[E]reen [D]
You don’t have to be so [A]mean
Verse 2
[A7]Settle down No[A]reen
I [A7]think you said e[A]nough
[A7]Folk all a[A]round us
Under[A7]stand that you are [A]tough
Hey No[D]reen I get your point now
Forget about mine
But we [A7]have to get on [A]out of here
I [A7]think it’s closing [A]time
Won’t you [D]settle down Noreen
I’ve heard it all before
[A7]Flapping gums and [A]spitting vile
Don’t [A7]want to hear no [A]more
Please No[E]reen [D]
You don’t have to be so [A]mean
Verse 3
[A7]Okay, okay No[A]reen
I [A7]think I’ve given [A]up
[A7]I just called [A]you a cab
I’m [A7]leaving in my [A]truck
[D]Maybe when you settle down
We can sort this out
[A7]Or okay then [A]maybe not
Now [A7]you don’t have to [A]shout
But [D]honey I am out of here
It’s pointless for me to stay
Al[A7]right I’m shutting [A]up now
Said [A7]all I have to [A]say
[E]Maybe tomorrow or maybe not
[D]We can work it out Noreen
But [E]Noreen [E7] [D]
Try not to be so [A]mean [A7]
1,306 2010-09-09 03:26:08
Re: song tab (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
I see sheet music and chords out there but not tabs. Sorry, but Google it if your want the sheet music and you can turn that into a tab from there.
1,307 2010-09-09 02:20:39
Topic: "Bad Storm's a Coming" (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I wrote the lyrics to this song back on the 7th January in 2008, which must have been a pretty cold day I guess. I have been slow getting back to it but I finally did and I kind of like how it turned out. I hope you all do too.
Bad Storm’s a Coming By Jeff Gilpin
September 8, 2010
Intro
DM - finger picked or strummed for 4 beats
Verse 1
[Dm]A cold wind’s howling
[Bb]A bitter chill in the air
[C]Bad weathers coming
[F]No time to [C]spare
Verse 2
[Dm]Get it all put away
[Bb]Stow what needs stowing
[C]Bad weather’s in the air
And that [F]wicked wind’s a [C]blowing
[Bb]Winds whipping out of the north
That’ll [F]bite you to the bone
[C]If you’re out and about
[F]You best be getting [C]home
‘Cause a [Bb]bad storm’s a [Dm]coming
Verse 3
[Dm]Get the animals inside
[Bb]Those that you can
[C]Look out for your neighbor
[F]In case they need a [C]hand
Verse 4
It’s [Dm]time to pull together
[Bb]Already started snowing
[C]Time to ride it out
I [F]hear that storm a [C]coming
[Bb]Winds whipping out of the north
That’ll [F]bite you to the bone
[C]If you’re out and about
[F]You best be getting [C]home
‘Cause a [Bb]bad storm’s a [Dm]coming
Verse 5
[Dm]You might ride it through
[Bb]Or you could die trying
[C]All that’s left is just to wait
[F]There’s no de[C]nying
Verse 6
[Dm]Winds starting to whistle
[Bb]Like a teapot overflowing
[C]Pray you make it through
Through that [F]storm that's a [C]blowing
[Bb]Winds whipping out of the north
That’ll [F]bite you to the bone
[C]If you’re out and about
[F]You best be getting [C]home
‘Cause a [Bb]bad storm’s a [Dm]coming
1,308 2010-09-07 13:09:09
Re: BIRTHDAY WISHES (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey Lena - Happy birthday. I hope you have a wonderful time.
1,309 2010-09-04 18:21:27
Re: "The Layoff" (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks you all.
Amy, I have a lot of respect for stay at home moms. I think that is one of the toughest jobs in America today but also one of the most important. Hang in there. Meanwhile I will keep my chin up and stay hopeful. I had 3 pretty good interviews last week and I think I will be getting a call for another one this coming week.
1,310 2010-09-03 01:02:27
Re: "The Layoff" (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Geo & Phil - Thanks very much. I know so many are in my shoes and have been there a lot longer than I have. For those of you who haven't, this royally sucks. I have been steadily employed since 1979 and I have always been told I do a great job. On the up side, this lay off did get me off the fence to start my masters program. I have been playing my guitar every day and God bless it. I would have gone nuts already if not for my 6 string.
1,311 2010-09-02 17:52:54
Re: "The Layoff" (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Ark - I have been hearing that a lot lately as well as "everything happens for a reason". I'm still waiting for that reason and that other door to open.
1,312 2010-09-02 13:11:36
Re: Daddy's Baker's Dozen - original tune for local songwriting challenge (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Funny song Jim - Very creative lyrics and a good tune to go along with it. Sounds like a great open mike / beer drinking song.
1,313 2010-09-02 13:00:06
Topic: "The Layoff" (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This song is near and not so dear to my heart but I guess it’s better to write it out than keep it in. Anyway, it's a good Labor Day song for today's world.
The Layoff By Jeff Gilpin
September 2nd, 2010
Verse 1
[D]I get home shut [C]the car off
[G]Get out close the door
[D]Take off that stupid [C]Hawaiian shirt
That [G]I’ve always wore
[D] [C]My last Friday
[G]My last work day for a while
[D]It’s been such a [C]blur
But [G]no longer in denial
Pre-chorus 1
[A]I remember telling the wife
[G]When she asked what’s wrong
She [A]said you’ve not been yourself
Too[Bm] silent too strong
[A]I guess I’d been keeping it in
[G]But that’s nothing new
It’s [A]how I handle adversity
[Bm]All that I go through
Chorus
So [G]tomorrow I’ll wake up [D]late
[G]Maybe take a little [D]break
I’m [A]tired of telling my [G]story
[A]Tired of all the [G]worry
Tired of [A]hearing how we sure could [G]use you
If [Bm]only our pro[A]posal [G]wins
[D]Tired but I [A]have to go on
Go on [G]searching
Verse 2
[D]It’s an odd feeling when they [C]walk you
[G] Out the door
[D]Hearing what a great [C]job you did
From [G]folks you won’t see any more
[D]Been getting emails and [C]calls
[G]Asking how it’s going
[D]Saying [C]nothing yet
[G]Hope no fear is showing
Pre-chorus 2
[A]Loosing track of interviews
[G]Some quite promising
[A]Job fairs get your hopes up
[Bm]Comes down to the same old thing
[A]Waiting for the call
For the [G]offers that never come
[A]But all you can do is wait
[Bm]No place to run
Chorus
So [G]tomorrow I’ll wake up [D]late
[G]Maybe take a little [D]break
I’m [A]tired of telling my [G]story
[A]Tired of all the [G]worry
Tired of [A]hearing how we sure could [G]use you
If [Bm]only our pro[A]posal [G]wins
[D]Tired but I [A]have to go on
Go on [G]searching
1,314 2010-08-25 14:33:51
Re: Another Rant (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
bensonp wrote:
Swimming in a lake full of alligators sure does sound inviting.
It is a little living on the edge that's for sure...bet it's a great cardio workout.
1,315 2010-08-25 13:27:05
Re: Another Rant (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have some friends who live right by a lake in Florida. Many alligators live in that lake but they still swim in it when the weather's nice. They swear it’s a life changing experience. I guess what I'm saying is the songwriting waters may be scary but go ahead and dive in anyway...you'll be better for it.
1,316 2010-08-25 13:04:21
Re: "Ghost of the Mountain Mist" (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Ark, Robert and Roger - I'm waaaaaay behind in my recording but I will try and make time. My "recording studio" (aka basement) has been taken over by my Daughter, Son (err)in-common-law, and grandbabies so I will need to relo up to my office (aka the guest bedroom I took over once the basement got the new tenents).
1,317 2010-08-24 17:34:35
Re: Chordie's Top 100 Songs - aka - My Place for Treasure Huntin' (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey Ian - I do that too. There are quite a few song books with many songs I either forgot about or never hear of. I remember when I first found chordie I would only browse by songs or artists. I was missing out on a ton of great songs by doing that. Thanks goodness I've changed my ways.
1,318 2010-08-24 16:39:15
Topic: Chordie's Top 100 Songs - aka - My Place for Treasure Huntin' (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've noticed lately that I have developed a habit of perusing the top 100 songs looking for some old songs or new songs or songs I have not heard but others found interesting. I have been fortunate enough to have found some real gems in there, the latest an old Dylan song, A Simple Twist of Fate. Some are way screwed up on how they should be played but even in those I dig a little and find out how it goes and if it works out put it in my hidey hole of songs to come back to later. It give me a tidbit of pleasure to find these sort of like a old guy with a metal detector on the beach who finds quarters, dimes and nickels along with the rest of the metallic beach trash. Does anyone else have this habit or am I just weird? Maybe a little of both. 
1,319 2010-08-23 06:08:28
Re: Where Have All The Loyal Chordians Gone ? (70 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm on here all the time but I don't post near as much as I did in the past. Lots of "stuff" going on in my life now that I'm dealing with. I check my moderator forums when I'm on but I admit I'm pretty easy on the posts.
1,320 2010-08-15 11:38:15
Re: t:title"a noisy brat" 311 (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Robert - Good song there - I have a couple of screaming kids hanging out with me now so I can sympathize.
1,321 2010-08-15 11:35:26
Re: "When the Night Comes" (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Robert - that is usually my guitar time.
1,322 2010-08-12 01:34:11
Topic: "When the Night Comes" (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Just a little introspective piece about how my mind works before I head to bed. Hope you like it.
When the Night Comes By Jeff Gilpin
August 11th, 2010
Intro
[Em] [A] [Em] [A]
Verse 1
[Em]I feel now I’m [A]older so much [Em]bolder when the [A]night comes
[Em]Darkness en[A]folds me as if to [Em]hold me when the [A]night comes
Chorus
When the [Cadd9]night comes, when the [D]night comes [Em] [A]
Verse 2
[Em]I give my con[A]fessions; count my [Em]blessings when the [A]night comes
[Em]Examine my [A]worries, no need to [Em]hurry when the [A]night comes
Chorus
When the [Cadd9]night comes, when the [D]night comes [Em] [A]
Bridge
[D]Grand ideas I [A]once had slip a[Em]way
The [D]future lies a[Cadd9]head, gets in the [A]way
Verse 3
[Em]Laughing at my[A]self to no one [Em]else whenthe [A]night comes
[Em]I’ll be back to[A]morrow, but what’s to [Em]follow when the [A]night comes
Chorus
When the [Cadd9]night comes, when the [D]night comes [Em] [A]
Verse 4
[Em]Rest and relax[A]ation, my desti[Em]nation when the [A]night comes
[Em]Trips my mind e[A]rases, to nightmare [Em]places when the [A]night comes
Chorus
When the [Cadd9]night comes, when the [D]night comes
When the [Em7]night comes...
1,323 2010-07-18 00:47:28
Re: Childhood Game. Helena Donovan. (9 replies, posted in Poems)
Thanks for sharing Lena - Sad poem and touching background story. Your writing is perfect as always.
1,324 2010-07-17 21:09:30
Re: Chords, anyone? (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
Alright Otto - I went looking and realized I really don't like this song very much. I mean from my guitar player's persepctive it is not my cup of tea. So, I recommend if you want to play it you should give it a shot and try to figure out this song on your own. Just remember that the chords will follow the base track so listen for that and you should be fine. Good luck
1,325 2010-07-02 02:10:52
Re: "Ghost of the Mountain Mist" (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Jody, Phill and Russ - I truly need to record some of my songs sometime...way too busy with work lately but I will try.