Thanks Pete!
77 2022-09-04 16:24:21
Topic: Across the Equator (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I wrote this as a poem yesterday and decided to turn it into a song so here it is. https://soundcloud.com/jets60/across-the-equator
Across the Equator Jeff Gilpin
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Intro fingerpicking G
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[G]I’ve never had the chance to travel
A[D]cross the equator
[C]I’ve spent my whole lifetime
In the [G]northern hemisphere
It’s [G]not for fear of traveling
Or a [D]lack of desire
I’ve just [C]never gotten the chance to travel
A[D]cross the e[G]quator
~
[G]Maybe someday I’ll get to travel
To the [D]southern hemisphere
And [C]go and see the places there
And [G]meet people there too
I’d [G]love to share with all of them
The [D]stories that I know
And [C]maybe I’ll learn what’s going on
A[D]cross the e[G]quator
~
I'm [D]sure a lot I learn will a[G]stound me
And I’m [Em]sure I’ll learn things that I never [G]knew
I’m [D]sure they'll teach me things
That I’ve [G]never even considered
And [C]maybe I could teach them something [D]too
~
[G]If I get the chance to travel
A[D]cross the equator
[C]I’ll keep my eyes wide open and
My [G]mind wide open too
The [G]other side of the world is
Just a [D]side I’ve never tried yet
But [C]one day I hope to travel
A[D]cross the e[G]quator
~
Repeat chorus & last verse
repeat last two lines of the verse to end
fade fingerpicking G
78 2022-09-04 12:16:04
Re: Across the Equator (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Thanks Pete - I had heard that but the video brings it home. Gave me a chuckle. 
79 2022-09-03 18:54:18
Re: Across the Equator (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Thank you, Phill. I hope so too.
80 2022-09-03 17:27:06
Topic: Across the Equator (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Something I wrote today. Might just turn it into a song...we'll see.
Across the Equator - Jeff Gilpin
I’ve never had the chance to travel
Across the equator
I’ve spent my whole lifetime
In the northern hemisphere
It’s not for fear of traveling
Or a lack of desire
I’ve just never gotten the chance to travel
Across the equator
Maybe someday I’ll get to travel
To the southern hemisphere
To go and see the places there
And meet people there too
I’d love to share with all of them
The stories that I know
And maybe I’ll learn what’s going on
Across the equator
I'm sure a lot I learn will astound me
And I’m sure I’ll learn things that I never knew
I’m sure they'll teach me things
That I’ve never even thought of
And maybe I could teach them something too
If I get the chance to travel
Across the equator
I’ll keep my eyes wide open and
My mind wide open too
The other side of the world is
Just a side I’ve never tried yet
But one day I hope to travel
Across the equator
81 2022-08-29 22:21:43
Re: Sometimes I Feel (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you Jim. Yep, you caught my message.
82 2022-08-02 22:40:41
Re: On The Breeze (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Jim - I finally got some time to check out your new song. I enjoyed the chords and the lyrics. Reminded me of the days when the great songwriters were finding themselves and polishing their craft. To me, when I tried it out it, I played it relaxed and unforced. Well done. I'm looking forward to hearing your recording so I'll know how close I came.
83 2022-08-02 22:29:33
Re: Sip a Little Whiskey (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Jan. I promise to toast your husband the next time I'm sipping.
85 2022-07-31 09:32:49
Re: There are NO rules (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Interesting ideas Brian. Thanks for sharing.
86 2022-07-25 20:54:21
Re: Sometimes I Feel (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Phill - I've got to kick back in a lower gear now and then.
90 2022-07-24 17:26:58
Topic: Sometimes I Feel (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Here's a song I wrote a while back (2/18/2021) and finally got around to recording. https://soundcloud.com/jets60/sometimes-i-feel-1
Sometimes I feel Jeff Gilpin
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Intro fingerpicking G
~
Some[G]times I feel that
I [Em]don’t know what I’m doing
And I [G]worry that all I’m doing
Is [D]coming out all wrong
Some[G]times I feel that
[Em]Everything I’m doing
Is [C]not going to workout
When [D]I get to the [G]end
~
But [D]then I get going
And I feel [Em]better
So I [G]keep pressing on
And [D]start hit my stride
[Em]Then I feel like
I can do [G]anything
[C]Anything at [D]all
~
Some[G]times I feel that
I [Em]don’t know where I’m going
[G] Like I’m just sitting there
And [D]spinning my wheels
Some[G]times I feel that
No [Em]matter which direction
I [C]turn will be the wrong way
And end up [D]stuck at a dead [G]end
~
But [D]then I get going
And I feel [Em]better
So I [G]keep pressing on
And [D]start hit my stride
[Em]Then I feel like
I can go [G]anywhere
[C]Anywhere at [D]all
~
Some[G]times I feel that
It [Em] isn’t worth the effort
That [G]all the sweat and blood
I put in will [D]never be enough
Some[G]times I feel that
The [Em]harder that I try
I [C]fall further behind
Until I’m [D]back to the be[G]gin
~
But [D]then I get going
And I feel [Em]better
So I [G]keep pressing on
And [D]start hit my stride
[Em]Then I feel like
I can do [G]anything
[C]Anything at [D]all ... [G]
91 2022-07-24 11:55:07
Re: Sip a Little Whiskey (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Pete and Phill. Funny joke Pete.
92 2022-07-24 00:17:48
Re: Sip a Little Whiskey (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Brian - I had fun with this one.
93 2022-07-23 17:22:17
Topic: Sip a Little Whiskey (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
New song I wrote today.
https://soundcloud.com/jets60/sip-a-little-whiskey
Sip a Little Whiskey Jeff Gilpin
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Intro G D
~
[Am7]A cool sip of water
Or a [G]sip of hot coffee [D]too
[Am7]Both tickle my tastebuds
[G]When I want them [D]to
[Am7]Depending on the mood I’m in
Or [G]if I’m in the [D]mood
[G]I’ll sip a little [D]whiskey
That’ll [Am7]do
~
[Am7]I don’t sip to get drunk
[G]I just like the [D]taste
The [Am7]subtle hints of flavor
My [G]tastebuds try and [D]trace
That [Am7]smokey burning sensation
A [G]touch of honey [D]too
[G]Sipping a little [D]whiskey
That’ll [Am7]do
~
[C]I don’t sip alone
And [G]I won’t sip to long
I [D]definitely don’t sip when I’m [Am7]down
[C]I make sure I’m able
To [G]walk away from the table
And [D]put the bottle away
[E]For another [E7]day
~
[Am7]It might take a little while
[G]Before I think a[D]bout
That [Am7]pungent taste of whiskey
A [G]month or more but I [D]doubt it
[Am7]And then I’ll begin
[G]Thinking about what to [D]do
[G]Maybe sip a little [D]whiskey
That’ll [Am7]do
~
Solo on bridge chords C G D Am7 C G D E E7
~
[Am7]A cool sip of water
Or a [G]sip of hot coffee [D]too
[Am7]Both tickle my tastebuds
[G]When I want them [D]to
[Am7]Depending on the mood I’m in
Or [G]if I’m in the [D]mood
[G]I’ll sip a little [D]whiskey
That’ll [Am7]do
94 2022-07-19 21:14:44
Re: I Miss Those Days When Chordie Hopped (9 replies, posted in Poems)
Hey Phill - I enjoyed your additions and agree. There has been so much to love about Chordie over the years and much we all wish we could have passed on by. I also know those days might not be coming back so I'll tend to overlook the not-so-fun times if I may. I am sorry I wasn't able to get your verses into my song version (posted a few days earlier), but they would have fit well, and if you want you can make a new extended version.
95 2022-07-19 11:04:47
Re: Delivery Trucks - Posted (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks very much Jan!
96 2022-07-19 11:04:22
Re: I Miss Those Days When Chordie Hopped (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Jan!
97 2022-07-18 10:32:51
Re: I Miss Those Days When Chordie Hopped (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Pete
99 2022-07-17 15:34:26
Re: I Miss Those Days When Chordie Hopped (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Recorded and Uploaded - https://soundcloud.com/jets60/i-miss-th … die-hopped
100 2022-07-17 12:48:31
Re: I Miss Those Days When Chordie Hopped (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I sure will