TF, it's funny how things come back, cowboys and indians, robin hood, knights of the round table etc. the things you cant be seen doing as you get older? glad you saw the funny side.
1,502 2018-10-22 21:32:42
Topic: anyone but me (20 replies, posted in Poems)
Anyone But Me. Phill Williams.
I was a cowboy. When I was a kid.
I rode a stallion. With a stetson on my head.
I drank rough whiskey. Six gun slung down low.
Sometimes I was a red skin. Shooting arrows from my bow.
I'm Robin Hood. I'm Jesse James.
I'm William Tell. What's in a name?
I was a soldier. In the first world war.
I shot down Red Barron. Saw him hit the floor.
Sword fight with Lancelot. Pushed the Vikings back to the sea.
I was Mark Anthony. Anyone but me.
I'm Robin Hood. I'm Jesse James.
I'm William Tell. What's in a name?
I'm Gunga Din. I'm Gengis Khan.
I'm Sherlock Holmes. I'm just a boy on a farm.
I'm tired of being someone else.
I want to be just me.
I'm growing older by the day.
Let those daydreams be.
I was John Lennon. I played with the best.
I won the F.A. Cup. Flew passed the rest.
The girls were all over me. I could do no wrong.
Truth is... I couldn't score a goal. And I couldn't write a song.
I was never, Romeo. I was never, Peter Pan.
I was never, Jack the Ripper. Or that.... Adolf Hitler man.
I was never, Joseph Stalin. Or Vlad the Impaler.
Sadam Husain. Or, Mao Zedong.
I'm tired of being someone else.
I want to be just me.
I'm growing older by the day.
Let those daydreams be.
1,503 2018-10-22 19:12:16
Re: Happy Birthday, Doug! (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
happy birthday Doug and many more
1,504 2018-10-20 07:49:36
Re: New Postings On Sound Coud (25 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Hi CG, I only have time to listen to the first track at the moment, Classical Gas has to be one of my favourite instrumentals and you played it superbly. Thanks for posting, I will listen to the rest when I'm on my PC for a better sound. Again, well done.
1,505 2018-10-20 07:41:21
Re: my song- When it ends (6 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi Tony, welcome to chordie. Good song but as Jets says it's not a song until it has chords attached...it's a poem and it makes a great poem too. The mods can move it for you or you can click EDIT and add the chords. If you have time go down to CHAT and introduce yourself to our little community, as you probably know, we're a friendly bunch and you will get all kinds of help and support.
1,506 2018-10-17 08:49:32
Re: without you (19 replies, posted in Poems)
Beamer. I've been following your struggles and understand what you're going through, which is why this came to me and I posted it. There is a light at the end of the tunnel....an old platitude I know, I just hope things work out for you. Thanks for the great comments.
1,507 2018-10-17 08:44:01
Re: without you (19 replies, posted in Poems)
Jan, Ann appears to have a hard exterior at times, but inside she's soft and cuddly.
1,508 2018-10-17 08:42:32
Re: without you (19 replies, posted in Poems)
CG. Do any of us know what a perfect marriage is? I think life is what you make it. It also dumps on you from a great hight! We argue over the silliest things....but making up is fun....
1,509 2018-10-17 08:37:56
Re: without you (19 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle, I keep telling her how lucky she is and she just says in what universe
1,510 2018-10-16 09:12:23
Re: without you (19 replies, posted in Poems)
Hello there Pete. Ann and I have also been married for 37 years. And I don't play her most of my songs cos she doesn't like or understand my stuff. She is supportive with my on stage set... mostly?
You can tell Maree that you wrote it for her if you like?
1,511 2018-10-16 09:05:23
Re: without you (19 replies, posted in Poems)
Thanks Neo, I try...Ann says very trying....
1,512 2018-10-16 09:03:26
Re: without you (19 replies, posted in Poems)
Jim. I very rarely show Ann my songs. She just happened to walk into my "studio" as I was putting my writing pad away, she said "what are you hiding?" So I had to show her. I don't like people knowing I'm a sloppy person!
1,513 2018-10-15 22:29:11
Re: without you (19 replies, posted in Poems)
when Ann read it she got a little teary-eyed, have to say so did i. sometimes it's nice to get your deepest feelings out
1,514 2018-10-15 19:33:14
Re: Jamming with son (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
one of my grandsons is learning bass. i've tried giving him a few tips but he says his music teacher is, or will be giving him lessons. hopefully i'll get him to record or at least jam with me one day. glad to see you're keeping a family tradition going thanks for posting.
1,515 2018-10-15 19:26:54
Topic: without you (19 replies, posted in Poems)
Sometimes you suddenly realize how much you have to be grateful for. Today was one of those days for me.
This is for Ann.
Without you. Phill Williams.
I am not lonely.
I'm not afraid of being alone.
I drive for hours.
But I know I'm driving home.
You are waiting.
As you have always been.
One thing that scares me.
Is if you're no longer there.
Sometimes I forget things.
Or I may treat you bad.
But know that I love you.
The best love I've ever had.
I hear you breathing.
It relaxes my soul.
Just knowing you are there.
As we both grow old.
As we grow older.
Is what I should say.
We've had a great life.
And still today.
If I go before you.
I hope I do.
I couldn't stand living.
Without you.
1,516 2018-10-15 09:12:12
Re: Mr Sandman (13 replies, posted in My local band and me)
As Pete says, it's a tricky vocal and masses of awkward chords. But You passed the audition lol. Specially the dum dum parts!
1,517 2018-10-15 09:04:09
Re: It Takes Two (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
As usual, Jim, you've put everyday thoughts into words and arranged them into a great song. Well done.
1,518 2018-10-15 08:59:46
Re: Too Many People (19 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Keep it up Pete, nice vid too.
1,519 2018-10-13 21:14:39
Re: The Visit (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
really nice, relaxing song, Jeff. you must love your sister? i guess you'll sing this for her and I know she'll love it.
1,520 2018-10-13 09:36:14
Re: Velvet Green (3 replies, posted in Poems)
Heart felt and well written, I can feel the sorrow and regret, the sadness and despair that break ups bring.
1,521 2018-10-10 09:54:39
Re: The Garden (8 replies, posted in Poems)
My dad also loved his garden, a love he inherited from my grandmother, or mamgu as we say in Welsh. Unfortunately I didn't inherit his love, so I've got a nice lawn!
After my mother died he lost interest in everything for a year or so, then he seemed to pick up again, we had some great and revealing chats till he died suddenly of a heart attack.
Jan, your poem brings it all back, especially how selfish and thoughtless I've been; living my own life and raising my own family. I know that last line isn't actually true for me or you, it's just the way we feel knowing I could have done more. You are doing everything, you've got me talking about something I've kept to myself for ten years.
So thank you and well done, well written and thought provoking... I'm off to have a cry now.
As a ps, at the time he died I was learning YOUR SONG by Elton John. I still include it in my set and think of him as I sing it every time.
1,522 2018-10-09 09:09:04
Re: Mixing apps that add harmony (2 replies, posted in Recording)
Hi Jeff, as I mentioned in Bill's earlier post, there are lots of pedals that add harmonies by playing guitar and taking 1st 3rd and 5th. Adding harmonies "live" through an AP Is a new one on me.
1,523 2018-10-09 08:56:12
Re: Phill - My Song - On Acoustic (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks everyone for your kind comments. CG, it's Jim's song (Tig) he asked me to put my interpretation on it but I'm not sure I achieved his vision, I just played it as I felt it...sorry Jim
1,524 2018-10-08 19:32:12
Re: Are Pitch Correction Devices Autonomous? (14 replies, posted in Recording)
Hi Bill. On stage I use a harmonizer which has to have a guitar plugged into it to form the two or three piece harmonies eg, you strum the chord and it plays the harmony...simple but your guitar must be in tune! The model I have is a Digitech pro vocalist 2, not the best one on the market, but you can turn your main vocal down and turn the harmony vocal up. In studios they can adjust the vocal using a computer, I had a program that could do that but it was on win 95 and wont run on later OS. I don't think this has helped at all? Sorry
1,525 2018-10-06 12:19:11
Re: Disaster (29 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Russ, sorry to hear about your tragedy. Is it feasible or cheaper to replace it with a new neck? Maybe not an original? If so would it still hold a special place in your heart? I'm sure you'll get it right.