2,427 2017-02-12 10:08:54
Re: Just Outside Of Nashville (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I imagined it a little rockier in a country rock style. Another winner.
Phill.
Phill
I transposed it down 5 semitones and got it in G
With that change I think I can play a lot easier and make it more "country rockish".
I agree, there's a few lines that have too many words or something that it just doesn't fit - that need re-working
Do you think the chord progression is ok or would you recommend a change there as well ?
I'll give it another go.
Thanks for the advice, as always, I appreciate your expertise and guidance.
Jim
2,428 2017-02-12 09:50:36
Re: Progress? (8 replies, posted in Poems)
The rest of the world far away got closer while next door became far away.
That is a great line line - so true of everywhere
ought to be made into a song a song
2,429 2017-02-11 20:26:12
Re: Just Outside Of Nashville (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Yes I agree.
If I knew how I would
2,430 2017-02-11 11:47:26
Re: Just Outside Of Nashville (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I put an updated version of this song up on soundcloud.
Their have been some lyric changes - I think it's where I finally want it to be.
Hope you like it, it's my favorite of all the songs I've written
2,431 2017-02-11 01:16:23
Re: February 2017 FSOTM - Amie - Take me Home, Country Roads (40 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
RickyJack
Nicely done !! I enjoyed it.
Jim
2,432 2017-02-09 03:35:24
Re: Strummerboy Bill (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm not sure what has moved Bill from participating, I'm hoping its not his or Dondra's health, but I know I sure miss his posts.
Hope he returns soon
2,433 2017-02-08 21:15:06
Re: Reading Music (16 replies, posted in Music theory)
lol
AS I sit here looking at my guitars after reading this - I'm pretty sue I should be limited to one entry level six string, and my wife would chirp in - "and absolutely no microphones for singing!" 
2,434 2017-02-08 21:12:04
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays (580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I had never heard of them before - very good musicians. Great song
Thanks for the enlightenment
Jim
2,435 2017-02-06 21:42:42
Re: Football2016-2017 season (182 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
If falcons run the ball three times in a row up the middle after that great Julio jones catch it would've either eaten 3 minutes off clock or used all NE timeouts. In position for easy fg
Instead they pass, get sacked on a pass, have ten yard hold penalty on a pass - and out of fg position
Just stupid play calling
Also that idiot that tried to run ball out of end zone on kick off and stuck them on the 12 instead of 25 wasn't too brilliant either.
2,436 2017-02-06 00:32:04
Re: February 2017 FSOTM - Amie - Take me Home, Country Roads (40 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
For a minute there I thought the song was
Amy, take me home.
2,437 2017-02-05 15:48:19
Re: Just Outside Of Nashville (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well - I knew there was something missing from it -- finally figured it out
I added the last verse that tied the whole thing together.
To me it finishes the never ending story of the song - if that makes sense
I will try to redo it and put it on soundcloud later
2,438 2017-02-05 11:19:18
Re: Recreational Habits ??? (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
JJJ
I am hopeful that everything in your life begins to travel down a path of newfound happiness and meaning.
We all have crosses to bear and problems to resolve, and it certainly is easier if you have a support system of friends and family.
Wishing you the best in your recovery . remember that the greatest journeys that ever happened began with a first step.
Just like getting a new guitar - which I know you excel at- may your first steps be those of excitement and joy - in celebration of a new beginning.
Change is not always easy - but stick to your goals - you can do it!
I am sure I speak for all the Chordie members on here- we wish you nothing but the best !
peace, prayers, and warm regards for you
Jim
2,439 2017-02-05 01:57:43
Re: Football2016-2017 season (182 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
i'm for falcons.... but think Pats win 27-24
2,440 2017-02-04 12:29:13
Re: Just Outside Of Nashville (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks easybeat
here is the link if anybody wants to see in the songbook section
http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/?url= … ranspose=0
and here is the link to the quick recording I did of it and put on soundcloud.
2,441 2017-02-04 01:38:17
Topic: Just Outside Of Nashville (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Wrote this song last night and today..... about how tough it is to break through into country music.( and how some spend their whole lives trying to do it ) I tried to be a little bit clever by putting some double entendre interpretations in there- hope it works)
[song]
{t: Just Outside of Nashville}
Oh [C] the Tennessee night time wind
is [Am] calling my name once again
[F] hoping for something better this time
maybe [G] catch a break every now and then
And [C]now I'm just outside of Nashville
I can[Am] see the glow of the city lights
[F]It's been a long , lonely journey
With too [G] many painful heart break nights
Chorus
But [F]I've got my songs and my old guitar
[C] Fifty dollars and a beat up car
[F] A bottle of Jack and a thousand schemes
And [G] a suitcase full of broken dreams
[C] [Am] [F] [G]
[C] As I'm driving into Nashville
I [Am] look up and see the stars
and I [F] wonder if I'm like them
[G] close, and yet so damn far
and[C] now I'm just inside of Nashville
I see [Am]a circle that is unbroken
[F] A ring of fire guarding secrets, where
[G] everything but the truth is spoken
Chorus
But [F]I've got my songs and my old guitar
[C] Fifty dollars and a beat up car
[F] A bottle of Jack and a thousand schemes
And [G] a suitcase full of broken dreams
[C] [Am] [F] [G]
Well [C] now it's time to head back home
Aint [Am]Nothing more I can do
[F] Out of money and out of chances
Guess [G] I'm feeling just a little blue
And[C] now I'm just outside of Nashville
seems[Am] every open door was closed
[F]but I know I'll be back again,
when [G] that Tennessee night wind blows
chorus
when [F] I'll have my songs and my old guitar
[C] Fifty dollars and a beat up car
[F] A bottle of Jack and a thousand schemes
And [G] a suitcase full of broken dreams
Yeah [F] I'll have my songs and my old guitar
[C] Fifty dollars and a beat up car
[F] A bottle of Jack and a thousand schemes
And [G] a suitcase full of broken dreams
[C] [Am] [F] [G] [C]
2,442 2017-02-03 16:19:51
Re: Cast your vote for February's FSOTM! (16 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
lol - Amy I don't remember if I voted or not
2,443 2017-02-02 22:49:05
Re: Saturday country classics.... (134 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Haven't seen a country classic for a bit so I thought I'd through this gem out there.
It is unbelievable that he could perform.
The emotion and explanations brought me to tears.
After you watch this - find any video song he sang as a young man on you tube and watch it.... it just leaves ya shaking your head.
2,444 2017-01-30 16:52:08
Re: Favorite Artist's (14 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I love Guy Clark
Did you ever see those interviews with him I posted with my song the Sun is burning out ? It's posted here somewhere.
2,445 2017-01-30 11:32:05
Re: Favorite Artist's (14 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I seriously change my mind about every 20 minutes or so. Depends on my mood and environment.
debrap - Long story - but I had a late dinner with Harry Chapin back in 1974 - after concert in East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Nice, funny guy - too bad his demise.
2,446 2017-01-28 13:25:18
Topic: Songbook loading (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks to Amy's guidance - I finally was able to load one of my songs into my Chordie songbook !!!
the link to it is here:
http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/?url= … ranspose=0
Thank you Amy !
2,447 2017-01-27 11:11:10
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Yea - I believe they lived in Seattle together for a while.
2,448 2017-01-26 21:13:35
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Well who'da thought Hendrix had a mentor ?
Great Guitar work
2,449 2017-01-25 20:45:10
Re: 20 and 22 fret electric necks (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
my telecaster = 21
Martin =20
ibanez jazz 23 =
fender 12 string = 20
Les Paul Gibson =22
I haven't used any of them past the 12th fret
2,450 2017-01-25 20:39:26
Re: SHORTNIN BREAD (8 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I remember my grade school music teacher having us sing that song, but I don't recall her grabbing her guitar and slamming like those last two minutes! :
Nice job again fellas