thank you for the kind words everyone
2 2026-01-19 16:24:50
Re: Beach, Please (song I wrote ) (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you Pete !!
3 2026-01-18 11:46:49
Re: Beach, Please (song I wrote ) (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well, it took a long time... but I finally got it recorded. I just put it on soundcloud
It's a tad long - but I think it came out pretty good.
The Beach - great place to work out relationship issues - just something about it.
4 2026-01-16 11:41:15
Re: Help me find a song and a singer (3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Song: So Hott
Artist: Kid Rock
Where it’s from: Rock n Roll Jesus (2007 album)
5 2026-01-09 20:00:05
Topic: Empty Page (0 replies, posted in Songwriting)
A little over a year ago I think Brian brought up the topic of writer's block. So I wrote a song called Empty page . Well, the other day I re-wrote a bit of it, and had it recorded.
https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … empty-page
here it is on soundcloud.
Seems that being retired has left me with lots of time on my hands ! : )
6 2026-01-07 18:08:17
Re: The Mustang (8 replies, posted in Poems)
I agree - nice poem great description
I thought at first that in order to make it to song - may have to transpose first lines to second to create a rhyme scheme.... but hey -
maybe we don't need a rhyme to make a great song = after all - he is a stallion !!!
Well Done Zippy !
( where do you hail from ? )
Jim
7 2026-01-06 20:49:51
Re: Back To Here (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle
incredibly fantastic writing ! You are special !
Jim
8 2026-01-05 18:21:06
Topic: Video I made using my song Someday(is always just down the road) (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
9 2025-12-31 19:08:08
Topic: HNY (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy New Year to my friends around the globe.!!
10 2025-12-30 22:46:26
Topic: When Someone Breaks your Heart (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Back a couple years a ago, Brian ( Easybeat) was on a rant . I wrote this to pacify him and recorded my self - which was terrible. Phill suggested getting it recorded, so I took his advice.
I re-wrote some parts
Here is the version I thought fit what was in my head.
11 2025-12-30 22:14:30
Re: Your Opinions, Please? (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
totally possible I believe bill
and putting them on in shop probably won't curve it right away
Just MHO
Jim
PS
Bill, I am overjoyed that you back on the Forum again. You are an integral part - do what you can, we understand!!
12 2025-12-28 11:47:18
Re: One Foot In Front Of Another (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Pete that's awesome
Melding two worlds into one - clever !
Hope the tragic ending wasn't brutal.
Thanks for sharing,
Cheers
Jim
13 2025-12-25 15:44:40
Topic: Here is a Christmas song I wrote on soundcloud. (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Merry Christmas to all you Chordians !
Have a safe and healthy holiday season and into the New year as well.
Enjoy !
14 2025-12-24 22:23:15
Re: Someday (is always just down the road) (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Here is a link to it on soundcloud. https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … -just-down
15 2025-12-24 14:16:51
Topic: Someday (is always just down the road) (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I woke up at 2 am this morning with a couple of lines in my head. Spent the rest of the night and this morning writing this.
Someday (is always just down the road) By Jim Kenyon
Verse 1
.
[G]All my life I been [D] wishin’ for someday
[Em]Dreams I had but then [C] slipped away
[G]To find true love, and [D] make it stay
[Em]I always thought [C] I could find a [D] way
.
Verse 2
.
[G] All my life I been [D] waiting for someday
[Em]To ease my troubles that’re [C] here to stay
[G]It gives me hope and [D] then flies away
[Em] Will it ever come, ooh,[C] who’s to [D]say ?
.
Chorus
[C] One day I’ll be sittin’ be[G]neath the sun
[D] No stress no worries, just [G]having fun
[C] Maybe fall in love, hey ya [G]never know
‘cause [Em]someday’s [C]always just [D]down the [G]road
.
Verse 3
.
[G] All my life I been [D] looking for someday
[Em]Hoping someone to love [C] comes my way
[G]My heart aches more[D] than words can say
[Em] But I won’t stop [C]believing in some[D]day
Chorus
.
[C] One day I’ll be sittin’ be[G]neath the sun
[D] No stress no worries, just [G]having fun
[C] Maybe fall in love, hey ya [G]never know
‘cause [Em]someday’s [C]always just [D]down the [G]road
.
.
Outgo – play slower
[Em]‘cause [C]someday’s always just [D]down the [G]road
[C] Yeah, you know –that [D] someday is always just down the [G] road
16 2025-12-23 21:27:07
Re: Chris Rea has died. At age 74 (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
JJJ
Chris will be " Driving home home for Christmas" my friend !
Now he sings with angels !
Jim
17 2025-12-23 01:32:02
Topic: Beatles (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
If you like The Beatles - you gotta watch this...
its phenomenal !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjvzCTqkBDQ
enjoy
Jim
18 2025-12-15 22:19:58
Re: Throw Away The Lights (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thank You Aaron
Did you give it a listen ?
19 2025-12-14 17:00:16
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jan
With your Voice - you could not sing for five years - step out and nail any song. You have such a golden voice!
Jim
20 2025-12-13 13:47:03
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Graham
Just had an opportunity to listen to your song. The " "Lalalallalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalal" part cracked me up. I can think of at least 5 guys I avoid when I go out bc that's exactly how they are - they don't even need Christmas! Perfect description ! Cool song.
Thanks for sharing .
Happy "Lalalallalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalal" everyone ! Cheers !!!
Happy Holidays to you and your family Graham !
Jim
21 2025-12-12 00:10:58
Re: DECEMBER 2025 FSOTM – ANOTHER ROUND OF CHRISTMAS SONGS (28 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
well I had posted this under songwriting about 10 days ago - but I've made a slew of changes - here is the latest version
If you are not religious - probably won't resonate, and I apologize
anyways here it is
Close Your Eyes This Christmas By Jim Kenyon
Verse 1
[A] Close your eyes and [A] send your mind afar,
[A] to a manger underneath [E] Bethlehem’s star,
[E] Feel the noise grow loud [E] as angels sing
[E] Shepherds wait to seethe [A]newborn king
.
Chorus
oh,
[D] the heavens rang when our Lord came that night
[A] the love of God descended ’neath a guiding light,
[D] The hope of the world in a baby so [holy and mild
[E] Love and mercy found in [D] Mary’s sweet, sweet [A] child
.
Verse 2
.
[A] Close your eyes and [A] fill your world with peace,
[A]feel Him bring joy to the [E] life you lead,
[E]Through every trial, [E]His love lights the way,
[E]The one who came to save us is [A] here to stay
.
Chorus
oh,
[D] the heavens rang when our Lord came that night
[A] the love of God descended ’neath a guiding light,
[D] The hope of the world in a baby so [holy and mild
[E] Love and mercy found in [D] Mary’s sweet, sweet [A] child
.
OUTGO
(c: Slower)
[D] Close your eyes and let Christ light your way,
[A] Listen for His whisper when you kneel to pray,
[D]and tonight lift your heart in joyful praise,
[E] and feel His love on this [D] Christmas [A] Day
Play REAL SLOW
[E] Feel His love in your heart [D] on this Christmas [A] Day
22 2025-11-30 17:07:18
Topic: Close Your Eyes This Christmas (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well, tomorrow is December and Christmas is rapidly approaching.
Seems that so many are so busy planning parties, buying presents, traveling or whatever.... that the true reason for the season is lost.
I wrote this to remind us.
Close Your Eyes This Christmas By Jim Kenyon
Verse 1
[A] Close your eyes and [A] send your mind afar,
[A] back to a manger under [E] Bethlehem’s star,
[E] Feel the night grow still as [E] angels voices sing
[E] Shepherds wait to seethe [A]newborn king
.
Chorus
oh,
[D] the heavens rang when our Lord came that night
[A] the love of God descended ’neath a guiding light,
[D] The hope of the world in a baby so holy and mild
[E] Love and mercy found in [D] Mary’s sweet [A] child
.
Verse 2
.
[A] Close your eyes and [A] fill your world with peace,
[A]feel Him bring joy [E]in the life that you lead,
[E]Through every trial, [E]His love lights the way,
[E]The one who came to save us[A] is here to stay
.
Chorus
oh,
[D] the heavens rang when our Lord came that night
[A] the love of God descended ’neath a guiding light,
[D] The hope of the world in a baby so holy and mild
[E] Love and mercy found in [D] Mary’s sweet [A] child
.
OUTGO
[D] Close your eyes and let Christ light your way,
[A] Listen close for His whisper when you kneel to pray,
[D]and this Christmas, lift your heart in joyful praise,
[E] For you know that His love is [D] here to [A] stay
Play SLOW
[E] I know that His love is [D] here to [A] stay,
[E] I know that His love is [D] here to [A] stay.
23 2025-11-29 12:57:03
Re: New mic day (5 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
my friend did a gig the other night and a woman asked to sing a song withthe bad bc it was her birthday. They let her - had to replace the mic bc it was covered with her lipstick
Disgusting.
24 2025-11-25 16:02:21
Re: Christmas song (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Peatle - great point thanks thinking of that !!
I have added a bridge at the end - hope it addresses it enough
without making the song depressing.
Cheers !!
Jim
25 2025-11-25 00:01:02
Re: pop ups (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
on the phone it's worse
But in either case it's still worth it - at least for me