1,876 Reply by TIGLJK

(11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Julian
First of all - Congratulations on having wonderful Grandparents in Bill and Dondra!

and of course super CONGRATULATIONS  upon your graduation.
Even though we here on Chordie will miss seeing you in your cap and gown, we would never miss this chance to tell you we’re proud of you as well.
It took a lot of hard work to reach this goal. You had to show up every day, whether you felt like it or not. I hope you feel great about what you’ve accomplished, and I hope you’ll continue to be a person who shows up day in and day out for those things that are worthwhile and important in life ( including playing guitar !)
Your graduation day is a proud day for you and a dream come true for your family as well I am sure.
It’s a beautiful thing, watching someone you’ve always loved growing up and getting one step closer to their dreams - so undoubtedly, this is a wonderful day for you and those that have had that pleasure ( a.k.a. - Granpa Bill and Grandma Dondra).
As far as learning guitar Julian - remember this.......
Music is like a time machine - it can take you back to favorite moments of the past, it can move you forward into new experiences, and it can soothe the soul of the present like nothing else can .
Congratulations today on your graduation and best wishes for all your tomorrows !
I am sure your Dad will be looking down and be bursting with with Angel Pride when you walk that stage to get that diploma!
Enjoy the Day with your loving Grandparents!

Jim

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1,877 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

That was funny!
I thought it also would be a great title for a song

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1,878 Reply by TIGLJK

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Tenement Funster wrote:

So great that you two can enjoy playing music together. There comes a point when the son surpasses the father and we start to feel our age. My oldest was about 16 when he first pinned me in a wrestling match, and my youngest was about the same age when he crossed me over (basketball) in the driveway ... down I went laughing my head off. I know you really cherish these moments you can spend together ... they fly by so quickly.

Yup

That's pretty much the crux of that song I wrote called "Moments "....
the chorus went

Oh those[Am] moments in [G]time, they just go [F]by so damn [C]fast
So [Am] hard to hold[G] onto , so [ F] hard to make them [C] last
Just [Am]keep them safe in[C]side your heart, and [F] cherish every [C]one
And [F]Live and love , all your [G] moments in the[C] sun
[F]Live and love , all your [G] moments in the[C] sun

it's posted somewhere here on chordie.

TF -  seems like only yesterday - on a whole lot of stuff -   but at least the memories never fade
Beamer- enjoy every second with your son !

Jim

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1,879 Reply by TIGLJK

(7 replies, posted in Electric)

when  i built my strat - i used copper foil inside - no buzz or noise at all - worked great

I was impressed and it was easy to do

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1,880 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks Phill

Sorry to hear your under the weather - probably caused by al lthe Royalty stuff going on this past month (just kidding)
- Have to admit - wedding was pretty impressive though of the small bit I watched.
I liked this song bc it could apply to someone that is getting a second chance, a first timer, a young love or just about anyone who has found that special person.
I knew when I found my wife - after years of bachelorhood - it was really quick - I knew she was it.  We are on year 35 this year- and still very much in love.

Thanks for giving it a look - I appreciate the kind words - they mean a lot coming from you.
My best wishes to Ann and your fam -
Get well

Jim

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1,881 Reply by TIGLJK

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

That would be great

Thanks

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1,882 Reply by TIGLJK

(10 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

That was GREAT !   Thanks for sharing it.
1978 - I was probably out my mind somewhere I think  smile
I am sure I was a bunch of my college buddies doing stupid stuff!

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1,883 Topic by TIGLJK

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Here is my song - sorry about the singing and playing
It's just a country style song - hope you like it
Maybe someone on here could cover it if they like it - pretty simple chords

https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/cant-get- … -than-this

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1,884 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thank you for your kind words Jan !
I really love this song  - just a simple love ballad - I wrote it so that it can be a guy or girl singing.
Hopefully everyone here on Chordie has that someone special that it would apply to.
I'll try today to get a recording of it on soundcloud.

Thanks again for taking the time to give it a look.

Jim

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1,885 Reply by TIGLJK

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Work boots, no socks, 5 gallon pail, $100 guitar

music that is as golden as his smile - million dollar performance.

What a player !

I would have loved to be able to sit with him and on a different pail and just be amazed.

Look up cool on Google - it will probably lead you right to this video!

Badeye - this is one of the best you have put out there man, thanks for sharing!!
WOW !

Jim

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1,886 Reply by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Congrats - looks pretty cool !

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1,887 Reply by TIGLJK

(7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

What ?
smile

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1,888 Reply by TIGLJK

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Bill

In our school in rural upstate New York, vocal and instrumental are required up til grade 6, then it becomes optional. Mot kids in our school continue.  Our Band is one of the best in Central NY state. Our vocal is almost as good, they  put performances on each year that are remarkable and generally rock the house. We had a quartet this year  that did an acapela of the National Anthem - it was fantastic - they were invited to sing at many, many places including the League and Sectional Basketball Championships ( Standing ovations at both)  We also have Jazz band, marching band and Jazz Chorus.   The school also has an Apple recording studio students can use = tons of Apple computers loaded with music programs and apps - kids are in there all the time.  I would also point out that our school is a small K-12 school with 3 60 students total - we are graduating 26 Seniors this year! smile

the music curriculum is very important to our school and to our community.

Good topic brother! 
My best to you and Dondra!

Jim

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1,889 Reply by TIGLJK

(26 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)

Phill

Traveling light was really cool - liked it a lot. I had never heard of that song - your superb performance as usual!


Neo - One of my fave songs of all time--    you did it very nicely !   You are so calm and relaxed when you play - i wish I could be as such - I always get so nervous when I record or play in front of someone. 

Thanks for sharing guys - very well done.

Jim

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1,890 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

here is the link to this song in songbook version in case you want to transpose to different key

https://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/www. … ing=EADGBE

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1,891 Reply by TIGLJK

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

All works published in the United States before 1923 are in the public domain. Works published after 1922, but before 1978 are protected for 95 years from the date of publication. If the work was created, but not published, before 1978, the copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.

AS far as substituting your own lyrics - I don't know.  I hear many songs that sound exactly like another.

There are only so many ways you can play chords -  bound to be similar songs.
I wouldn't worry too much about the copyright police unless you are making big bucks off of it

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1,892 Topic by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Can’t Get Any Better Than ThisJim Kenyon


[G] [F][C] intro




[C]You're the one who opened my eyes to true happiness


[F]You pretend I make you happy even when I[C] can't


[F] heartache and tears are buried in my [C]past


you [G] weren’t my first [F] love, but you’ll be my [C]last



.




[C]you always pick me up when I'm feeling down


[F]You free my soul every time I hear you [C]laugh


[F]you have a way to make things great in the [C]end


and those[G] little things that you [F]do, fix any mood I'm [C]in




.


Chorus


[F]You’re always asking me why I [C] love you,


[F]I can only smile and say it’s just be[C]cause


[F] when I think it can’t get any better than[C] this,


[G]you always find a [F]way that it [C]does


yeah, [G] you always find a [F]way that it [C]does




.





[C]I want to be with you for the rest of my life


[F]Even when we’re apart, you're always on my [C] mind,


[F]Everything you do makes my heart beat so [C] fast


yeah, [G]It’s a one of akind [F]love, that will always [C] last




.




Chorus


[F]You’re always asking me why I [C] love you,


[F]I can only smile and say it’s just be[C]cause


[F] when I think it can’t get any better than[C] this,


[G]you always find a [F]way that it [C]does


yeah, [G] you always find a [F]way that it [C]does




.


yeah...just [F]when I think it can’t get any better than[C] this,


[G]you always find a [F]way that it [C]does


yeah...just [F]when I think it can’t get any better than[C] this,


[G]you always find a [F]way that it [C]does




yeah...just [F]when I think it can’t get any better than[C] this,


[G]you always find a [F]way that it [C]does



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1,893 Reply by TIGLJK

(5 replies, posted in Poems)

hahahahha

That is great.

Similar thoughts myself this morning....

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1,894 Reply by TIGLJK

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Phill

Great performance =- I absolutely love how you created the background singers ( I am assuming they are you as well ).
Superb arrangement!
This song makes feel like I just got up- had a cup of coffee sitting on my porch - just started to play my guitar  and suddenly realized it wasn't Saturday as my students from school went by on a bus, waving  at me as they passed by my house. 

Cool song.

Jim

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1,895 Reply by TIGLJK

(11 replies, posted in Poems)

THAT IS AWESOME.

There's nothing like a little girl to melt a grown man's heart !

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1,896 Reply by TIGLJK

(53 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)

Mojo

That was fantastic !

You've got to put more recordings out there - If I had your talent I would be playing guitar all day and and all night long !
Just plain excellent.

Jim

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1,897 Topic by TIGLJK

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Well

I did a quick one time through recording this morning..... and posted on SC

Sorry if it hurts your ears smile

https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/almost-by-jim-kenyon

Thanks to all of you who made suggestions as it went through it's revisions.

I like it, hope you do.

Jim

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1,898 Reply by TIGLJK

(5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Thank You Roger

It's not really a big deal, it's just annoying smile  bc  I can't figure it out -

I have made a dozen or more changes  to this song and finally have it where I like it and I think it really sounds pretty good.
Too bad I can't sing or play worth a lick sad

Thanks for your help again

Jim

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1,899 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thanks for the comment, I don't think there is an answer that resolves it. sad


Jim

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1,900 Topic by TIGLJK

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On my song  " Almost"    I have a little riff I injected.

When I type it in everything is fine except for  "4th"    (as in 4th string)

It comes out as "4tb"  every time. I have tried to change it a bunch of times. It is the same as it is in chopro on the form page as it is where I saved it in my songbook.

this is what it looks like when I type it

now I’m [C7] almost hopeless ,  it was [B7]almost  never [4th string -2nd fret, 4th string open, 3rd string 2nd fret, 3rd string open ] meant  to [Em]  be

Almost Jim Kenyon


now I’m [C7] almost hopeless ,it was [B7] almostnever [4tb string -2nd fret, 4tb string open, 3rd string 2nd fret, 3rd string open ]meantto [Em]be


[Em] [A] [A11/E] [Em]


[Em] [A] [A11/E] [A11/E] [Em]






any help would be appreciated

Jim

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