1,701 Topic by TIGLJK

(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 ?





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1,702 Reply by TIGLJK

(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     

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1,703 Reply by TIGLJK

(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     

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1,704 Reply by TIGLJK

(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     

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1,705 Reply by TIGLJK

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice one Brian !
Good stuff in the message !!     

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1,706 Reply by TIGLJK

(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     

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1,707 Reply by TIGLJK

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jeff,
Indeed, clever!
Nice performance as well.
Keep'em coming my friend!

Thanks for the share.
Jim     

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1,708 Reply by TIGLJK

(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     

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1,709 Topic by TIGLJK

(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



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1,710 Reply by TIGLJK

(13 replies, posted in Poems)

Incredible piece Peatle !

SIgmund Freud would state the obvious - smile   but you got me thinking - I do not recall ever in all my years witnessing a girl rocking an air guitar !     

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1,711 Reply by TIGLJK

(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     

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1,712 Topic by TIGLJK

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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 

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1,713 Reply by TIGLJK

(25 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Classical G
Moonlight Sonata -
Thats real smooth !  I could never have such discipline - well done !!     

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1,714 Reply by TIGLJK

(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     

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1,715 Reply by TIGLJK

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Richard that's great !
Also loved the wife with headphones in the background - I need to get those for my wife !!

smile 
Spending time doing this is priceless - enjoy every moment !
Thanks for sharing the glimpse of life at your home.

Jim     

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1,716 Reply by TIGLJK

(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  smile

I'll get a version of it up soon, and try not to damage anyone's ears smile 
Thanks for the interest

Jim     

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1,717 Reply by TIGLJK

(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     

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1,718 Reply by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in My local band and me)

No wonder I never have that look - I'm never keep on time smile     

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1,719 Reply by TIGLJK

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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 ? smile     

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1,720 Reply by TIGLJK

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Peatle - well done
I agree with the song and I agree with Richard's comment he left on Soundcloud!
Jim     

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1,721 Reply by TIGLJK

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Beamer
Sound very cool !

You two go well together

You look so serious though -

keep em  coming

Jim     

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1,722 Reply by TIGLJK

(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     

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1,723 Reply by TIGLJK

(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     

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1,724 Reply by TIGLJK

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Jan
Sounds teriffic!!     

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1,725 Topic by TIGLJK

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I wrote this this morning... it's not too complicated !
It just kinda popped in my head after a great night out with my wife.

(I put the line about the garden in there as a tribute to Jan and her Dad )

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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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




.




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



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