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I once got money making opportunities to join as many sites as possible earning big bucks for each implant. I obviously binned those posts, yes there were several and some came from Google! What some people will do to sell their garbage. They only need one out of every twenty or so sales to make money.

Ah! Not fingering the chord but altering the vocal melody line to suit! I'll send it to you when it's finished.

hey Jimbob, you've hit the jackpot again! and the hits (it should be a hit) keep coming. i played through it and it flows nicely. had trouble with the Bm but i think i worked that one out. you really have a knack with words.

Thanks Peatle, very informative and well put over. I'd still like to hear you speak my little rhyme. New Zealand must be a magical place. I hope you realize how lucky you are?

This is the other "funny" poem/rhyme I put together some time ago.

:A SMALL STORY

BY PHILL WILLIAMS

IN A VERY SMALL HOUSE IN A VERY SMALL TOWN
LIVED A VERY SMALL MAN AND HIS NAME WAS BROWN

THE STREET WAS SMALL AND HIS DOG WAS SMALL
BUT THE  MAN NEXT DOOR WAS VERY, VERY TALL

“MY NAME IS ED”, THE TALL MAN SAID
“BUT MY HOUSE IS SMALL, SO I BUMP MY HEAD”

“WELL THAT’S A SHAME, MY NAME IS BROWN
IF I CAN HELP, I WONT LET YOU DOWN”

“WELL, THAT’S VERY KIND, MR BROWN”, SAID ED
“I NEED SOME HELP TO CARRY THIS BED…

THE STAIRS ARE STEEP AND THE BED IS LONG
BUT IF YOU HELP I’LL SING A SONG”

AND SO ED AND BROWN BECAME BIG FRIENDS
AND THEY TALK EACH NIGHT AS THE LONG DAY ENDS

IN THE LITTLE STREET IN A LITTLE TOWN
WHERE ED SINGS SONGS FOR MR BROWN

IN A LITTLE GARDEN IN THE SUMMER SUN
THEY SIT AND TALK AND SING THEIR SONGS

AND THEIR WIVES ARE HAPPY TO SEE THE FRIENDS
AS THEY CHAT ACROSS THE GARDEN FENCE

ED HAS A SON, BROWN HAS ONE TOO
AND THEY PLAY TOGETHER, AS CHILDREN DO

NOW ED LIKES HIS HOME THAT IS SO SMALL
HE STILL BANGS HIS HEAD AS HE WALKS THROUGH THE DOOR

AND BROWN IS SETTLED WITH HIS WIFE AND CHILD
AND HIS FRIEND NEXT DOOR IN THE LITTLE TOWN

Pam Ayres has been around since the 70's (I think) with her quirky poems, she first came to light on the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks which made Hughy Green a lot of money!

I actually wrote a "funny" poem or two, one about a dog named rat and another one about neighbours (not the TV show...yuk!" I'm sure they're still on Chordie somewhere? I think I'll go look for them.

Peatle, it's about time someone asked this question. Not many of the great composers actually enjoyed much success during their lifetime or artists come to that. Then you have Lennon who's music and art will live forever. And there are so many other artistes since the 50s that will live on through their music or art, you my friend will be one I am sure.
As for what inspires me to write? That's a tough one. Listening to other people's music or words. observing life around me. What I see on the news. Add to that the fact that only playing what others have written so many times great as it may be....grates!

I've written so many songs about the love I share with Ann that it's a little embarrassing. But hey ho, it's not me that writes the songs it's my pen.

Beautiful sentiments. I wish I could get Ann to sing with me.....

I just watched the link and it's very informative. I always believed that as well as being a challenge it was a welcome?
Everyone that takes a look at the link should check out the one about Haka fights....sorry, but I wouldn't hang around for the defiant tongue poke at the end....toilet calls. Lol

One of the most profound and heartfelt poems/songs I've seen in a long time, reminds me of my own relationship. As I always say "you must have hard times to appreciate the good times" .

A truly fine piece.

Edited to read hard times not had times.

Hi Scott, saw this on SC last night and played along but found it difficult to riff on bass. I'll give it another go when I get a chance. Very good though. I thought I heard 2 guitars?