That was from last year, but still awesome.
2 2024-07-18 12:29:36
Re: Madrid (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
well since the rock n roll song I wrote was epically a failure... I went back to this song ( which I really like) and made a few changes as follows.
I'm hopeful of recording it soon.
Madrid (in the whispers of love) by Jim Kenyon
Verse 1
.
[Em]she said “come to me baby, as fast you can
I [D] need some lovin’, need to hold my man
So I [Em] flew to Madrid in the dead of the night
as[D] velvet darkness [C] turned to morning [Em]light
.
Verse 2
.
[Em]a journey to memories left behind
In [D] the city of passion and Rioja wine
I [Em] came through the clouds towards the Spanish sun
to [D]bring hearts back to [C] where they had [Em] begun
.
Chorus
[Am] walking the streets of Madrid, where lovers roam
We [Em]talked about the future, and going home
a[Am]long the way, we’ll find ourselves again
In the [B7]whispers of love, [Am] hoping our hearts will [Em]mend
.
short guitar piece)
[Em] [D] [C][Em]
.
Verse 3
.
[Em]when she loves, she loves, when she cries she cries
she [D] left me in L.A., never said good bye
she [Em] headed for Madrid, to follow her dreams
but it [D] stole her passion and [C] broke her heart it [Em] seems
.
Chorus
[Am] walking the streets of Madrid, where lovers roam
We [Em]talked about the future, and going home
a[Am]long the way, we’ll find ourselves again
In the [B7]whispers of love, [Am] walking hand in [Em] hand
outgo: Slower )
.
a[Am]long the way, we’ll find ourselves again
In the [B7]whispers of love, [Am] hoping our hearts will [Em]mend
.
a [Am]long the way, we’ll find ourselves again
(real slow)
In the [B7]whispers of love, but so [Am] hard to know [Em] when
3 2024-07-16 19:42:46
Re: Drive me home (3 replies, posted in Song requests)
https://chordify.net/chords/drive-me-ho … nell-topic
Here you go chords and lyrics
4 2024-07-14 14:42:28
Re: JULY FSOTM – UPLIFTING AND OR COMEDY (9 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Graham
too funny, but horribly sad.
So many things are - well - read Brain's remark on youtube 
song was fab - enjoyed it.
Jim
5 2024-07-12 19:39:48
Topic: Rock N Roll Song (0 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey fellow chordians!
Hope all is well with you.
playing around on my Rickenbacker and came up with this
it's more than likely it needs work musically but Its fun for me to play.
Let me know what ya think
Rock N’ Roll (ain't never gonna die ! ) by Jim Kenyon
(Verse 1)
[A] it’s late at night, this city’s on fire
[A] Everyone chasing their own desires
[D]the crowd is loud , ’bout to lose control
[A] kings of the night playing rock and roll
[E]the drums are thumpin’ and guitars roar
[D]The kids are dancing crying out for more
[E] keep on rocking all through the night
and[D] party til you see the morning [A] light
.
Chorus
.
[D] Oh, rock and roll, it’s the promised land,
[A]Where dreams take flight through a band
[D] attitude and rebel hearts so bold
[E] Yeah rock and roll, will [D] always move your [A] soul
[E] Yeah rock and roll, will [D] always move your [A] soul
[E] Yeah rock and roll, will [D] always move your [A] soul
.
Verse 2
[A] Cranking up the amps in the pale moonlight
[A] no chains, no rules, just pure delight
[D] the women are screamin’ “I luv You”
[A]like to lov'em all, ya know that’s true
[E]this is the place where wild times grow
[D] where beer and spirits freely flow
[E]So raise your glasses, raise 'em high
'cuz [D] rock 'n roll ain't never gonna [A]die
.
Chorus
.
[D] Oh, rock and roll, it’s the promised land,
[A]Where dreams take flight through a band
[D]attitude and rebel hearts so bold
[E] Yeah rock and roll, will [D] always move your [A] soul
[E] Yeah rock and roll, will [D] always move your [A] soul
[E] Yeah rock and roll, will [D] always move your [A] soul
6 2024-07-04 01:14:10
Re: UK (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
lol Phill
We (my wife, my daughter, Her Husband, three kids ages 2-6) flew into Edinburgh.
He is a pilot for United so my wife and I can use a "buddy pass" flying stand bye and only having to pay the taxes on the ticket.
However - you are the mercy of having some empty seats.
It was going good - we were supposed to fly home from Edinburgh when the weather in the USA got horrid and grounded hundreds of flights
So we took a train to London that gave us many more options to get home.
If we had stayed another day or two in London I would have given you a shout- it would be awesome to hook up for an ale or two and chat.
However- when there were openings - we took it - especially since it was 1st class.
We may be back - it was such a fun adventure. The UK is beautiful country.
We went to Scotland bc My fathers family was the MacMillan Clan which was near paisley.
Cheers
Jim
7 2024-07-03 10:21:47
Topic: UK (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well I just returned to the USA from a fantastic visit to the UK.
Went to Edinburgh - spent 3 days traveling around beautiful Scotland (incredible castles. Lochs, and Reindeer ) took a train to London, also a magnificent city.
Thanks for us letting experience a great place ! I was amused one night watching the news on TV and how the newspeople were viewing the Trump vs. Biden debacle. The best line was a woman newsperson who summed it up in a few words - Americans can now choose between "Vile and Senile" ! That would be a great TEE SHIRT seller here in the U.S. Sorry about this having nothing to do with music - but I just wanted to let my chordie friends from the UK know how much I liked their country, plus England pulled out a Euro cup win while we were there!!
Cheers
Jim
p.s. it took a bit to get used to the left side driving and small roads, but it was so cool.
8 2024-06-11 23:58:11
Topic: New and Improved version of my song (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … e-covers-1
I had a friend of of friend record it. Way better than me singing it !!
9 2024-06-06 15:27:43
Re: SUGGESTIONS – FSOTM FOR JULY 2024 (5 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
spanish pipedream john prine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkfqWEXdx-I&t=5s
10 2024-06-06 12:17:57
Topic: Madrid Recording on Soundcloud (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is a quick take of the song I wrote called Madrid.
Apologies for my singing and playing - but I really do like this song.
Thanks for listening and please let me know what you think please.
Jim
11 2024-06-05 11:52:53
Re: Madrid (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jan
Thanks for the kind words.
My only regret is that I can't sing like you and the others on here.
I think it is a good song, but I will probably butcher it in recording it.
(But I will give it a go anyway)
So good to hear from you - maybe you could put up a song also - we all love to listen to that great voice !
Jim
12 2024-06-05 11:49:37
Re: Madrid (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
jddlwlr
Thanks for giving the song a look. Thanks for liking it.
I am so glad that you joined the forum.... I think you will enjoy the discussions and posts of cool songs. Many different personalities on here - makes it great !
Thanks again, hope you continue to post.
Jim
13 2024-06-04 12:33:51
Re: Madrid (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Peatle and Phill
Muchas gracias !!
I hope to get a recording up soon.
Phill - I never thought of doing that - reading bottom up - very cool way to look at a song- thanks for letting me know about that.
Thanks again my friends!
Jim
14 2024-06-04 01:26:28
Topic: Madrid (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well since nobody is doing much on chordie these days... I thought I'd take a shot at writing a song.
Why did I write it about Madrid ? IDk - but I plan on going there in the next 16 months ! (on my Bucket List!)
So here it is....
Madrid by Jim Kenyon
Verse 1
.
[Em]she said “come to me baby, as fast you can
I [D] need some lovin’, need to hold my man
So I [Em] flew to Madrid in the dead of the night
as[D] velvet darkness [C] turned to morning [Em]light
.
Verse 2
.
[Em]a journey to memories that were left behind
In [D] the city of passion and Rioja wine
I [Em] came through the clouds towards the Spanish sun
to [D]mend a heart back to [C] where we had [Em] begun
.
Chorus
[Am] walking the streets of Madrid, where lovers roam
We [Em]talked about the future, and going home
a[Am]long the way, we’ll find ourselves again
In the [B7]whispers of love, but you [Am] never can know [Em]when
Verse 3
.
[Em]when she loves, she loves, when she cries she cries
When [D]she left me in L.A., she never said good bye
she [Em] headed for Madrid, to find a new life it seemed
but [D] it only broke her heart and [C] shattered all her [Em] dreams
.
Chorus
[Am] walking the streets of Madrid, where lovers roam
We [Em]talked about the future, and going home
a[Am]long the way, we’ll find ourselves again
In the [B7]whispers of love, but you [Am] never can know [Em]when
.
outgo: Slower )
a [Am]long the way, we’ll find ourselves again
In the [B7]whispers of love, but you [Am]never can know [Em] when
15 2024-05-24 15:00:59
Re: Beneath the Covers - Song on soundcloud (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thank you Jan
16 2024-05-20 12:37:45
Topic: Beneath the Covers - Song on soundcloud (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
OK
Her is my recording of the song I wrote.
Apologies for my lack of musical abilities.
https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … the-covers
Hope you like it
Jim
17 2024-05-15 00:47:25
Re: Beneath the covers (re-write ) (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Phill
I'll give it a shot...... but my abilities to sing and play are limited ---
I will try to get it done tomorrow.
Thanks you for the kind words.
Happy Spring to you and Ann!!
Jim
18 2024-05-12 13:43:19
Re: Harmonica Man (3 replies, posted in Poems)
Nice poem Peatle !
Reminds me of the song Mr. Bojangles by Jerry Jeff Walker
Cheers
Jim
19 2024-05-09 10:29:42
Re: SUGGESTIONS – for FSOTM JUNE 2024 (5 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
flower
hello
water
pieces
20 2024-05-08 11:02:25
Re: Student Video (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Great performance - love it!! Superb lyrics. Music was absolutely fab and I am glad to hear your voice is back ! Looking forward to many new recordings. Way to go Graham et al absolute joy to listen to!!
Cheers Jim
21 2024-05-05 00:31:26
Re: Beneath the covers (re-write ) (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Jan
Try to get up soon - so busy working around house right now
Jim
22 2024-05-04 11:03:16
Re: You tube video - I WANNA ROCK - Song I wrote and Phill performed (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jan
Thank you....
Some of the pics were - but I made the video myself
Jim
23 2024-05-02 13:15:40
Topic: Beneath the covers (re-write ) (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
i wasn't happy about the lyrics of this song - So I re-wrote it.
I took down the old post.
I will try to record it someday soon.
Beneath the Covers By Jim Kenyon
(Verse 1)
.
[C]In her self-made studio, she [F]weaves nighttime [C] magic
[C] slender fingers picking notes so [F]elegantly [C]perfect
A voice [F] smooth and sweet, a smile slightly ro[C]mantic
[G] a canvas of others [F] dreams, and hers, I sus[C]pect
.
(Verse 2)
[C] hiding her emotions, she [F] plays some borrowed [C]songs
[C]far from the spotlight it[F]seems that she wants [C]more
As she [F] sings, her eyes offer glimpses into her [C]soul
[G] her past, a mystery andher [F]future, still un[C]sure
.
Chorus
[F]a voice that cradles timeless words of Folds and [C] Prine
As she [F] sings songs of fate and love not meant to [C] be
soft [F] melodies help her through what she can’t [C] explain
be[G]neath the covers, she [F]sets her loving heart [C] free
be[G]neath the covers, she [F] sets her loving heart [C] free
.
( Verse 3)
.
[C ]Hidden in her heart are [F]promises lost to [C] time
[C]seems there’s stories yet un[F] told in her [C] songs
Her words [F] weave a tapestry of life in the [C] night
[G] secrets kept while [F]searching for where she be[C]longs.
.
Chorus
[F]a voice that cradles timeless words of Folds and [C] Prine
As she [F] sings songs of fate and love not meant to [C] be
soft [F] melodies help her through what she can’t [C] explain
be[G]neath the covers, she [F] sets her loving heart [C] free
be[G]neath the covers, she [F] sets her loving heart [C] free
.
outgo
soft [F] melodies helping her through what she can’t [C] explain
be[G]neath the covers, she [F] sets her loving heart [C] free
Slower
she’s [G]beneath the covers, [F] chasing her desti[C]ny
very slow
be[G]neath the covers, she [F] sets her loving heart [C] free
24 2024-04-30 11:02:17
Re: Wealthy Man (5 replies, posted in Poems)
ditto Peatle !
New Zealand at it's finest right there boys !
Now it's Jan's turn
25 2024-04-29 10:19:01
Re: Wealthy Man (5 replies, posted in Poems)
that's really, really good EB I Love it. You are such a terrific writer - your wit and wisdom are synonymous !
Jim