ummmmmm the parentheses Blues (21) maybe ????
1,777 2018-07-02 10:28:51
Re: NGD, NBD and passing GAS (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
JIm
I totally agree with Phill !!! 
Jealous,covetous,and envious are the three words that come to mind.
I did not know that Kingsman was a guitar Elvis used often. ( I love when I get an education from chordie posts!)
I looked them up on reverb - you've been given thousands of dollars of guitar value !!
I need friends like that too !!!
I am sure your friend knows how much you appreciate a great guitar and feels confident in placing them in your possession.
I will look forward to seeing you post some songs that were played by these beauties!
Thanks for sharing
and HAPPY CANADA DAY to all my friends living in the great North land!!
Jim
1,778 2018-07-01 19:03:39
Re: "Guitar Fetish" Electric Kits? (18 replies, posted in Electric)
Great Russell-
hope it works out well for you- looking forward to a video !
JIm
1,779 2018-07-01 13:16:36
Re: "Guitar Fetish" Electric Kits? (18 replies, posted in Electric)
I am actually looking to do one as well. The one I want is on back order so I have to wait.
Russell - haven't seen any videos of you and your north land pals lately ! Are you guys still playing and making videos ?
TF
Good luck
1,780 2018-07-01 11:15:02
Re: Almost revisited (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill,
AS usual - you always have license to make it your own - it always comes out better that way !
I would love to hear what you do with it.
Thanks
Jim
P.S. I don't really know what a bridge is or how to write one in a song
1,781 2018-06-30 12:10:09
Topic: Almost revisited (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Heck - if Dylan can say revisited - so can I
I kept playing my song Almost and came to the conclusion that it basically sucked without a chorus.
So this morning I wrote a chorus to it.
It's a little long - but what the heck - it is a blues song.
It's just a song about someone who is so angry about giving all they had, and then being tortured by the failure of the relationship.
so here it is in it's eternity, I mean entirety
AlmostJim Kenyon
intro
4th string 2nd fret, to hammer on, on the 4th string 4th fret
5th string 3rd fret
Followed by 4th string 2nd fret, 4th string open, 3rd string 2nd fret, 3rd string open to [Em]
Followed by :
[Em] [A] [A11/E] [Em]
[Em] [A] [A11/E] [A11/E] [Em]
Verse 1
[Em] it almost happened, it was almost Heaven , it was almost all life long
it was [A]almost certain,reallyhad it working , it was [Em] almost a true love song
It was [B7]almost perfect,almost you and me
now I’m [C7] almost hopeless ,it was [B7]almost never [4 tb string -2nd fret, 4 tb string open, 3rd string 2nd fret, 3rd string open ] meant to [Em]be
[Em] [A] [A11/E] [Em]
verse 2
[Em] now I'm almost gone, almost there,I almost held true love
I'm [A]almost sad , hurting bad,I found that[Em] almost ain't good enough
I'm [B7]almost sorry, I can almost see
that I'm[C7] almost where, I [B7] never,ever [4tb string 2nd fret, 4tb string open, 3rd string 2nd fret,3rd string open] want to [Em] be
[Em] [A] [A11/E] [Em]
.
CHORUS
Oh I’m [A] ruined and ravaged, wrecked and savaged
[Em]So afraid to live
I been [A] crushed to pieces, got no releases
[B7]Baby, I got [C7]nothing, nothing [B7] left to [Em]give
[Em] [A] [A11/E] [Em]
.
Verse 3
[Em]Almost forgotten, almost dead, I’m almost at the end
I’m [A]almost empty, almost nothing,[Em] almost out of friends
[B7]I’m almost broken, almost always lonely
now I'm[C7] almost where, I [B7] never,ever [4tb string 2nd fret, 4tb string open, 3rd string 2nd fret,3rd string open] want to [Em] be
[Em] [A] [A11/E] [Em]
verse 4
[Em] I’m almost depleted , I'm almost completed, I’m almost out of time
I’m [A]almost breathless , almost spent, I’m [Em]almost never fine
[B7]I’m almost wrecked,I'm near the end of me
now I'm[C7] almost where, I [B7] never,ever [4tb string 2nd fret, 4tb string open, 3rd string 2nd fret,3rd string open] want to [Em] be
[Em] [A] [A11/E] [Em]
.
CHORUS
Oh I’m [A] ruined and ravaged, wrecked and savaged
[Em]So afraid to live
I been [A] crushed to pieces, got no releases
[B7]Baby, I got [C7]nothing, nothing [B7] left to [Em]give
[Em] [A] [A11/E] [Em]
.
verse 5
[Em] almost burned out, and always drunk, almost want to cry
If I [A]said I'm OK and almost fine, [Em] ya know that's one big lie
[B7] I was almost in love,'fore you shattered me
now I'm [C7] almost where, I [B7] never,ever [4tb string 2nd fret, 4tb string open, 3rd string 2nd fret,3rd string open] want to [Em] be
[Em] [A] [A11/E] [Em]
CHORUS
Oh I’m [A] ruined and ravaged, wrecked and savaged
[Em]So afraid to live
I been [A] crushed to pieces, got no releases
[B7]Baby, I got [C7]nothing, nothing [B7] left to [Em]give
[Em] [A] [A11/E] [Em]
.
repeat and fade out
[B7]Baby, I got nothing, [C7]nothing[B7] left to [Em]give
[B7]Baby, I got nothing, [C7]nothing[B7] left to [Em]give
slow[Em] [A] [A11/E] [Em]
1,782 2018-06-30 10:26:03
Re: Why can’t I move songs? (11 replies, posted in About Chordie)
That is really strange - it works for me. I just tried it again
1,783 2018-06-29 16:56:49
Re: JUNE 2018 FSOTM - KING, QUEEN, PRINCESS, PRINCESS - CAPTAIN, MAJOR (25 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Both renditions are excellent. One of my fave songs - King of the road !
Way to go Jan - keep 'em coming
Jim
1,784 2018-06-29 10:05:53
Re: Why can’t I move songs? (11 replies, posted in About Chordie)
That is weird.... I move songs all the time.
I just did it a minute ago to make sure it was working.
I just check the box of the song I want to move, then go to the little plus sign with arrows that says move song. choose the destination songbook, click OK and volia! it is moved.
I have no problem whatsoever doing it.
are you trying to move a song from one song book to someone else's? that might be a problem. I think it has to be from one of your own songbooks to another of your own songbook !
JIm
1,786 2018-06-25 21:51:00
Re: Sad Bird Singing (13 replies, posted in Poems)
its classic ! I love it
1,787 2018-06-25 11:56:30
Re: Deleting a song from my Songbook? (1 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Heffreis
welcome to chordie
I am sure it was deleted.
That happens to me when deleting and adding.
One time I didn't think it was adding it, so I kept doing it. In the end I had about 50 copies of it.
Once you hit the delete or add button - just close it out and re- enter your song book - it should be added or subtracted.
Jim
1,788 2018-06-25 11:53:37
Re: Girlfriends (41 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Beamer- left a message on cloud.
I am looking forward to the final version. It is always amazing how a song can transform by different genres.
My daughter was just in Seattle - she lived there for a while - worked as a PA in some orthopedic surgical place.
Her husband was stationed there in the AF. so they went back to visit. I loved the area when I went out there.
His family lives in Philomath Or. (Near Corvallis)
Are you from around there ?
I don't know if you follow baseball - but Oregon State ( Which he played for in college) is in the College Baseball World series - I'm enjoying watching them!
Thanks gain for the cover, buddy !
Jim
Enjoy the summer- it was gorgeous when I went there.
1,789 2018-06-24 11:25:13
Re: Another great loss (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It is a shame - way too young. The history of his life is a great read. I don't remember his brother being shot on stage - that must've been unimaginally awful.
It was interesting to read about their Dad who was a country songwriter influenced them and they ended up heavy metal.
At least now he can re-join the band with his brother and the others we have lost. Always a sad day to hear of these losses.
Thanks for the post Beamer
Jim
1,790 2018-06-24 11:13:24
Re: Hello (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome to Chordieland Diana !
You won't find a better assembly of people on the planet!
Everyone here is very helpful and there is a vast universe of knowledge and talent in many varieties. Glad you are here to add to it.
We literally circle the globe and often members get together at chordie gatherings.
I am from NY USA.
Where do you hail from ?
Again welcome to the group - Jim
1,791 2018-06-24 11:05:16
Re: I can only see 1 version of a song (3 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Holy crap - I never knew that - great question - great answer.
Thanks for a great find !
Chordie is the best !
My goal for the summer is to figure out to actually use my Tio (band in a box). I've had it for two years and used it twice
1,792 2018-06-23 10:28:50
Re: The Mountain King (7 replies, posted in Poems)
or a TV star, golfer or baseball player
1,793 2018-06-23 01:23:46
Re: Don't you hate it when.... (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
baha ED !
You are such a con artist - I watched your videos - you are a very good player!
Me on the hand - I could sing the Beatles and people would never know it was their song !
1,795 2018-06-22 16:03:46
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
very nice Badeye!!
1,796 2018-06-21 10:09:34
Re: The Last Gig (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Ed
Small Medium @ Large was a riot - great guitar playing! The lyrics are great- what an entertaining song. I can only imagine that the crowds loved that one!
Your song " A great day to be alive" was excellent as well !
You should be putting more out there buddy, you are very, very good!!
Jim
1,797 2018-06-20 12:53:40
Re: Doug???? (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
rattler's, snakes, and lions...... oh my !
that camping trip better be as worthwhile as going to see the wizard !
that is a great story - glad it wasn't me.
JIm
1,798 2018-06-20 12:51:51
Re: JUNE 2018 FSOTM - KING, QUEEN, PRINCESS, PRINCESS - CAPTAIN, MAJOR (25 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jan
Once again your marvelous voice is terrific.
I do believe, as you said, that it would be much better if you could slow it down - the tempo you play at seems to happy for that song.
With that being said - it still was an excellent rendition - thanks so much for sharing.
JIm
1,799 2018-06-19 11:20:18
Re: The Medium Is ... (5 replies, posted in Poems)
That is SPOT ON !
well done!
1,800 2018-06-19 10:35:52
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
TF
That, in my opinion was your best find yet!
That was incredible. I loved the velocity of his play and at about the 3:55 mark his working of the strings made that guitar talk !
Friday night I went to a Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams concert at Bethel Woods ( site of the original Woodstock) and Steve Earle covered Hey Joe, he played it very well and with great passion which sounded great, but the guitar work on this piece was a stratosphere above it.
It is unimaginable the practice hours that it takes to play like that. LeBron James gets gazillions of dollars because he is a " special talent" in basketball, Joscho Stephan is just as unique in my opinion - a very special talent.
Thanks for sharing this TF
Jim