Yes - same message from me.!
1,402 2019-06-16 11:02:58
Re: Stormy Skies (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
That is really,really good !!
It reminds me of something that maybe Tears For Fears, Kraftwerk, Moody Blues or Eurythmics might play. ( Give Annie Lenox a call to sing your lyrics!) 
WELL DONE CTECH !!!
Jim
1,403 2019-06-15 10:59:48
Topic: Ode to a Special Education teacher (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I wrote this song as a year end tribute to a Special Ed teacher in our school. She is such a wonderful teacher and loves her job and her kids -she is amazing.
Fly Away: Thank You Ms. Holmes By Jim Kenyon
[C]Sometimes school just seems to be so [G]hard
[C]rules to follow and things that we have to [G]do
[C]and sometimes our lives can be so [G]unkind
[Am] that’s why we need your [C]help to get us[G] through
.
[C]seems each day’s a challenge just to get [G] by
[C]there’s good days, and some that are really [G] rough
[C]we know you’ve got our back at every [G]turn
[Am]you keep us [C] going, when the going gets [G]tough
.
Chorus
[G]So give me some love and a little smile
[D]Show me you care for just a little while
And I’ll [C]hear what you say…. Yeah I’ll learn to[G]day
[G]So give me some love and a little smile
En[D]courage me for a little while
And I’ll [C] learn today…. Then I can fly a[G]way
Yeah[d] with a little [C]help I can fly a[G]way
.
[C] you’ve opened our eyes to the wonders of the [G]world
[C]brought out our best, and taught us right from [G]wrong
[C]Lent a helping hand when we have fallen [G]down
[Am]You show us[C] kindness and how to be [G]strong
.
[C]you put the hope of tomorrow in our [G]eyes
[C]yeah, you believed in us, right from the [G]start
[C]You showed usthe many ways we could [G]grow
[Am]and you’ve left your hand[C]print upon our [G]hearts
.
Chorus
[G]So give me some love and a little smile
[D]Show me you care for just a little while
And I’ll [C]hear what you say…. Yeah I’ll learn to[G]day
[G]So give me some love and a little smile
En[D]courage me for a little while
And I’ll [C] learn today…. Then I can fly a[G]way
Yeah[d] with a little [C]help I can fly a[G]way
[D]Thank you Ms. [C]Holmes for helping me [G] fly
.
slow
[d] with a little [C]help I can fly a[G]way
1,404 2019-06-12 22:47:52
Re: idea 01 (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Beamer
Way to rip it - I wish I could do as such!
I agree with Keep It Real - I got the Who twinge as well when listening.
Jim
1,405 2019-06-12 22:46:00
Re: Tune Will Come. (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Good stuff Peatle - very late 60ish early 70's to me, a Psychedelic touch - great graphics !
1,406 2019-06-12 22:42:24
Re: Nkd (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
keep it real
That made me laugh so hard my drink came out my nose.
Caught me off guard!
Good one!
and Good Luck BGD
1,407 2019-06-10 10:56:31
Re: Nkd (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Congratulations to you and your wife Joe !! This is an awesome blessing.
When I first look at your post and saw NKD I thought to myself - what the heck is the K for? I was trying to think of something associated with guitars and said to my self - I might s well check it out b/c the only thing I can think of is a new KID Day - and lo and behold I was right !!!
Wonderful times - I think, despite all the trials and tribulations, it really is the best time of my life - when my kids were living in my home.
I now enjoy my grand kids as well, but still miss those years and wish I could have a do over.
Here is a video I put together on the song I posted earlier on Chordie. https://youtu.be/LV_ZRlMnoFU
Congats again Joe !
Jim
1,408 2019-06-09 00:33:42
Re: Riffs That Knot Your Fingers (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
lol
every song I play !
Hey Russel - good to hear from you ! How ya doing?
Jim
1,409 2019-06-07 10:54:43
Re: The Circle (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Nice one Beamer !
Words that ring true for sure.
JIm
1,410 2019-06-07 10:04:47
Re: Life as a Dog (26 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jets
add me to the list - first time reader of the post and wishing on a performance.
I'm a dog lover from age 6 when I got my first !
Dogs = unconditional love !
Good stuff !!
Bill - I was thinking the same about Dino ! 
Jim
1,411 2019-06-07 09:56:41
Re: Blues Friday New Page (311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
CG- Great way to start the weekend ! Terrific song and excellent musical performance.
Thanks for sharing this baby !!
Jim
1,412 2019-06-01 12:39:58
Topic: Unique Instrument (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hahahaha
I was just trolling youtube for interesting songs....
These guys from Sydney, Australia have a guitar on the wall that is way cool. They play the Uke (that has the bent neck as was discussed in another thread) , Mandolin, and one heck of a cool looking bass that I have never seen before.
The wall behind them has violins, banjo and another Mando.
Looks and sounds like they had a lot of fun playing this parody song - and of course the beer on the shelf is an add-on.
I would've liked to played in that session.
Does anyone know what that bass is called ? I think he said it in the intro - but I can't catch the name.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am0cX9j … p;index=11
enjoy
Jim
1,413 2019-06-01 11:52:58
Re: The Prodigal Sock (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Phill
A splendid correlation between sock and one's passion in life.
You never cease to amaze me !!
Happy June my friend !
Jim
1,414 2019-05-29 20:09:57
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays (580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
TF
Agreed - this was a fantastic piece!
1,415 2019-05-28 16:40:21
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
TF
That is awesome. It sounds to me like there's two or three guitars playing .
So smooth and beautiful - I'm sooooo jealous !
Jim
1,416 2019-05-27 11:01:53
Re: These Words. (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Good one Peatle !
Lots to think about there !
Jim
1,417 2019-05-26 11:30:33
Re: Blues Friday New Page (311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
CG Great find
Check out this live Performance by the Norton's in West Virginia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTjmf8a … ALWVZZ6fAl
This girl has unbelievable passion for the blues -it's like she is living and feeling every note. The fact that she is a left handed guitarist made it interesting- as well as the great aesthetics - you' ll see what I mean when you watch it !
The kid in the guitar shop - that is like a one person flash mob ! Good stuff brother - keep'em coming!!
Jim
1,418 2019-05-23 23:12:17
Re: NMD I just couldn't resist (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That is one sweet looking instrument - even if I couldn't play it - I would display that somewhere in my house - very cool !
Enjoy it !
Jim
1,419 2019-05-21 21:16:22
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Yes, I agree - very talented
That title still has me puzzled however - and on that "note" - for all of you musicians - especially you CG ---
if a musical piece has no lyrics - how does one come up with a title ?
Good music - thanks for sharing ?
1,420 2019-05-19 10:58:02
Re: No Way (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bill,
I made a change - not exactly what you suggested ( i I think " isn't no" would be a double negative or some thing like that )
and yeah that's kind of how it goes - along the lines of an Eagles song - that kinda country rock.
Thanks for the kind words.
Peatle
Thank you Peatle- yes, there is a lot of interpretation left to the individual in the setting of this song
Thanks for giving it a look.
TF
Thank you for your comment.
I'm not smart enough or talented enough to actually sit down and write a song, I totally rely on my emotions and how I think people would react.
It's why I love the Dylan's, Van Zant's, Guy Clark's and Steve Earle's -among many others- they are all storytellers.
Especially since I know so little about music. Most of my lyrics would sound much different if someone who actually knows music used the right chords, strum patterns, tempo, etc...( that's about it for me - I don't know any other music terms): ) was writing them . It's why I love when You, Mojo, Phill, Jan, Graham or many of the others on Chordie had covered a song and they put their own flare, mystique, and music talent to it - or some one like Bill gives me an English lesson - it is always a great improvenent. I'm pretty locked in to the cowboy chords. (: It is also what I love about Chordie - it has so many different, talented people on here - and so many perspectives - it is like candyland to someone like me.
Again - all of you THANK YOU !
Jim
1,421 2019-05-18 11:38:48
Re: Blues Friday New Page (311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Wow - Bill I just listened to that song Back to the Dirty town - it was frigging AWESOME !!
I really loved the artwork in the video also.
CG and Bill - this was a great posting of fabulous music! THANKS AGAIN !!!
Jim
1,422 2019-05-18 11:17:35
Topic: No Way (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I 've had a couple of thoughts running around my head for about a week now.
I woke up about 4 am this morning - poured my self a big cup of coffe - grabbed my guitar and came up with this song.
Hope you like it
No Way by Jim Kenyon
[C]Seems like I been up since the [F]middle of [C] March
Feeling just like I’m wet change on [G] some bar
And the [C]rain’s coming down so hard I can [F]barely [C]see
but it [G]can’t wash away the [F]ache in my [C] heart
.
[C]Maybe things will get better in the [F]days to [C]come
But this sure feels different in a pe[G]culiar way
And it [C]seems I’ve got a running start on[F] losing my[C] mind
as I [G]search for the right words to [F]make her [C]stay
.
Chorus
[F] I’ve never been scared of nothing, no, I’ve never run [C]away
[F]Ain’t been afraid to fight for what’s right, my whole life[C] through
[F]Oh there’s been times that I’ve walked away from[C] trouble
But [G]Darling, there's no [F]way I can walk away from [C]you
.
[C]Sometimes it’s best to let things un[F]fold in their own [C]way
And forget the hurt and the reasons that caused [G] the pain
I think[C] it’s time to move on and [F]time to [C]forgive
Time to [G]smile and believe in [F]love all over[C] again
.
Chorus
[F] I’ve never been scared of nothing, no, I’ve never run [C]away
[F]Ain’t been afraid to fight for what’s right, my whole life[C] through
[F]Oh there’s been times that I’ve walked away from[C] trouble
But [G]Darling,there's no [F]way I can walk away from [C]you
No, there's [G]no way I can [F]walk away from [C]you
[G]there's no way I can [F]walk away from [C]you
[G]there's no way I can [F]walk away from [C]you
1,423 2019-05-18 09:37:41
Re: Celebrate (4 replies, posted in Poems)
Beamer - nice one Buddy - good stuff!
TF - that is spot on humor!
1,424 2019-05-17 21:42:51
Re: Blues Friday New Page (311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
CG
I liked the songs - especially Time to forgive
Thanks for the good finds.
Jim
1,425 2019-05-15 10:53:21
Re: Skinny & Ageless (7 replies, posted in Poems)
GOOD ONE - A GUY IN MY TOWN ABOUT MY AGE MADE A HUGE EFFORT TO GET FIT - RAN EVERY DAY - MILES - TO GET IN SHAPE JUST AS HE WAS ABOUT FIT - HIS KNEES WORE AND AND ENDED UP HAVING TO HAVE SURGERY AND NOW HE CAN RUN NO MORE.
I THINK IT WAS RUSSELL ON HERE THAT USED TO SAY - GETTING OLD AIN'T FOR SISSYS !
i USED TO GET MUSTARD ON MY SHOES WHEN I ATE HOT DOGS, NOW I JUST GET IT ON MY SHIRT HALFWAY DOWN
GOOD ONE EB