Thank you so much for the kind words.
I will put my version of the song on soundcloud in a separate post.
I think it is a really pretty song - could be sung by either gender.
I wish I had a good voice that could do it justice.
Thanks again
Jim
1,701 2018-11-04 20:02:54
Re: Close Your Eyes (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
1,702 2018-11-03 14:18:52
Topic: Close Your Eyes (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I had this in my head last night and wrote the chorus.... and had nothing else !
Got up at 5:30 came downstairs - sat there looking out the window for about 20 minutes having a cup of coffee.
and then it the words just started fitting together.
This is what I ended up with....
Hope you like it
Close Your Eyes By Jim Kenyon
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Verse 1
[G]There’s a wind that’s whistling, through the lonesome pines
I’m just[C] wondering where it’s been and what it[G] left down the line
[G]It reminds me of a love that once was in this heart of mine
Oh there ain’t[D] nothing quite as lonely as a [C]love that’s left be[G]hind
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Verse 2
[G]A pretty sunset this evening, says it’s the end of the day
Oh it [C]makes me sad, there’s nothing I can [G] do to make it stay
[G]It reminds me of the night you left , I didn’t know what to say
Oh there ain’t [D]nothing quite as lonely as a [C]love that slips a[G]way
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Chorus
[C]Close your eyes tonight, and [G]set yourself free
Oh[D] close your eyes tonight and tell me [C]what it is you [G]see
Please [C]close your eyes tonight,let your [G]mind fall back in time
oh [D]Close your eyes and tell me am I [C]ever on your [G]mind ?
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Verse 3
[G]There’s a train in the valley, that’s rolling down the track
I can’t [C]tell where it’s heading , what it [G]carries or what it lacks
[G]It reminds me of a love that’s lost and slipped right through a crack
Yeah there ain’t [D] nothing quite as lonely as a [C]love you can’t get[G] back
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Chorus
[C]Close your eyes tonight, and [G]set yourself free
Oh[D] close your eyes tonight and tell me [C]what it is you [G]see
Please [C]close your eyes tonight,let your [G]mind fall back in time
oh [D]Close your eyes and tell me am I [C]ever on your [G]mind ?
oh [D]Close your eyes and tell me am I [C]ever on your [G]mind ?
oh [D]Close your eyes and tell me am I [C]ever on your [G]mind ?
1,703 2018-11-03 12:01:59
Re: Halloween Gig (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That is Great Roger!
I wish that I could sing and play- I would love to do stuff like that.
CONGRATS
1,704 2018-11-02 23:57:52
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
That was very good - loaded with good tunes.
Anyone hear anything about Badeye ?- hope all is well
1,705 2018-11-02 01:56:34
Re: The Sun Is Burning Out ( Song tribute to Townes Van Zandt) (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff
because of the post you made on Brian's song. I spent the evening enjoying listening to some TVZ, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell among othres - also watched a bit of the movie Heartworn Highways.
Steve Earle's son Justin Townes Earle is named after TVZ
Thanks for the motivation to travel down memory lane - I had a great evening
and Justin wrote a song called Christchurch Woman - about a woman in New Zealand ! Peatle and Brian and Jan - ever been to Christchurch ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU1xL6rDAZI
Thanks again
Jim
1,706 2018-11-02 01:50:44
Re: Elusive Truth (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice one Brian !
Good stuff in the message !!
1,707 2018-10-29 10:47:16
Re: PASSION (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Beamer
I absolutely agree with all the comments above !
In my mind I envision a " Metalizer " song that softly creates a mood, and then explodes to a crescendo of passion, a guitar solo that depicts confusion, and ends with softness of heartbreak,reflection, and healing.
I think this is most excellent.
I also am hopeful as I believe I am detecting a step forward for you in the healing process.
Best wishes my friend and I would love to hear a recording of this!
JIm
1,708 2018-10-29 10:39:05
Re: Every Little Thing You Do (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff,
Indeed, clever!
Nice performance as well.
Keep'em coming my friend!
Thanks for the share.
Jim
1,709 2018-10-28 12:21:30
Re: Happiness (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Neo
Nice one
I agree with Phill - it allows for personal application and interpretation - it will mean a lot of different things to many different people.
very creative
Jim
1,710 2018-10-27 14:53:54
Topic: Recording- It takes two (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well I finally got an hour of free time this morning so I thought I would record my song to post - one thing led to another - and I ended up adding a verse.
My recording of this pales compared to Jan's - she has such a magnificent voice.
I apologize for my singing and playing - it's really hard for me to play and sing at the same time - not being a musician.
any way here it is -
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/it-takes-two
It Takes Two by Jim Kenyon
[G] One step begins each [Am]journey
One [Bm] breath begins every [Am] life
One [G] word starts every [Am ]prayer, and it
[Bm]takes one[Am] touch, to [C]show you [G]care
Verse 2
[G]One seed begins every [Am] garden
One [Bm]raindrop brings every [Am]storm
A [G]leap of faith takes you [Am]higher, and it
[Bm] takes one[Am] spark to [C]start a [G]fire
Chorus
But it [C]takes two to [G]tango
And it [C]takes two to be best[G] friends
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
and there [C]ain’t no night with[G]out a dawn
and [C] winter’s always followed by the [G] spring
But there’s [C] no life for me with[G]out you Babe
'cause [Am]Darling, you [C] are my every[G]thing
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verse 3
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[G]a single whisper can start any [Am]story
another [Bm]chance can bring new [Am]life
one[G] verse gives rise to every [Am] poem.and
a [BM] memory can [Am] always [C] take you [G]home
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.Chorus
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But it [C]takes two to [G]tango
And it [C]takes two to be best[G] friends
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
and there [C]ain’t no night with[G]out a dawn
and [C] winter’s always followed by the [G] spring
But there’s [C] no life for me with[G]out you Babe
'cause [Am]Darling, you [C] are my every[G]thing
yea it [C]takes two to [G]tango
And it [C]takes two to be best[G] friends
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
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It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
1,711 2018-10-27 12:44:05
Re: Why Dont Girls Play Air Guitar. (13 replies, posted in Poems)
Incredible piece Peatle !
SIgmund Freud would state the obvious - 
but you got me thinking - I do not recall ever in all my years witnessing a girl rocking an air guitar !
1,712 2018-10-23 10:23:31
Re: anyone but me (20 replies, posted in Poems)
Nice one Phill
Lots of childhood memories come to mind
Imagination - the key to creativity - begins in a child - often gets stymied by the adult world
glad to see you've still got that spark !
Jim
1,713 2018-10-21 13:32:02
Topic: Is this Per that runs our chordie ? (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I happen to come across this by chance. I only have ever heard of one Per so I thought possibly it could be our guy !
Pretty fabulous !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXC9tuumjiA
1,714 2018-10-21 13:26:27
Re: New Postings On Sound Coud (25 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Classical G
Moonlight Sonata -
Thats real smooth ! I could never have such discipline - well done !!
1,715 2018-10-21 13:16:27
Re: It Takes Two (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jets
This is the song as it is in my songbook.
You can see the bm chord - however - I don't bar it - just play the bottom three as shown.
I cannot figure out what that chord is actually called - maybe some one on here that actually knows music can tell me.
( Maybe it's not even a real chord - I don't know - it just sounds good to me)
hope it helps
https://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/?url … ranspose=0
1,716 2018-10-21 12:24:08
Re: Jamming with 2nd son (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Richard that's great !
Also loved the wife with headphones in the background - I need to get those for my wife !!
Spending time doing this is priceless - enjoy every moment !
Thanks for sharing the glimpse of life at your home.
Jim
1,717 2018-10-20 16:45:52
Re: It Takes Two (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Everyone - Thank you so much for your kind words.
Jets
I simply slide move my am down two frets
It might be just a Bm - I'm really not too good at music
I'll get a version of it up soon, and try not to damage anyone's ears
Thanks for the interest
Jim
1,718 2018-10-15 23:28:16
Re: without you (19 replies, posted in Poems)
Phill
That is awesome. Love the raw emotion pouring out.
You are a braver lad than I, I almost never show my wife the songs I write about her.
Great job my friend
Jim
1,719 2018-10-15 15:57:45
Re: Sunday Funday with the kid⚡⚡ (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
No wonder I never have that look - I'm never keep on time
1,720 2018-10-15 09:58:40
Re: Recording Onto SoundCloud: Do I Have To Pay? (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bill
Same here
I just record onto my computer - and then upload to the cloud - pretty easy.
Good luck
and I am looking forward to your contribution!
Jim
PS Is Dondra going to be your back up singer ?
1,721 2018-10-15 09:56:05
Re: Too Many People (19 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Peatle - well done
I agree with the song and I agree with Richard's comment he left on Soundcloud!
Jim
1,722 2018-10-15 09:53:28
Re: Sunday Funday with the kid⚡⚡ (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Beamer
Sound very cool !
You two go well together
You look so serious though -
keep em coming
Jim
1,723 2018-10-14 13:29:39
Re: The Visit (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well done both lyrical and performed !!
If your visit is as wonderful as what you have written and sung here - it will be fantastic time !
Thanks for sharing JETS !
Jim
1,724 2018-10-14 11:26:16
Re: Are Pitch Correction Devices Autonomous? (14 replies, posted in Recording)
Bill
I too am with great anticipation of a song by the Musicator Extraordinaire
Thanks also for your kind words. Phill and I do work well together, but both are ridiculously busy with jobs family and other stuff so that kind of commitment is very unlikely.
I'm quite comfortable with just being a simple part of chordie and enjoying the great stuff that our fellow members put out there.
You are quite accurate in your assessment - there is an overwhelming abundance of talent here - and one of these years after I retire I plan on making it to a chordie gathering somewhere to enjoy it first hand.
Thanks again,
Jim
1,725 2018-10-14 11:14:27
Re: Mr Sandman (13 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Jan
Sounds teriffic!!