1 Topic by TIGLJK

(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 the manger under [E] Bethlehem’s star,


[E] Feel the night grow still as the [E] angels fill the air,


[E] as Shepherds wait to see the [A] Savior lying there,


.




Chorus


.


[D]Oh the heavens rang when the King came that night


[A]Heaven’s love descended ‘neath that guiding light,


[D]The hope of the world in a child so small and mild,


[E]There’s love and mercy [D]found in Mary’s sweet [A]child


.




Verse 2


.


[A] Close your eyes and f[A]ill your world with peace,


[A]And feel Him bring joy [E]in the life you lead,


[E]Through every weary trial, [E]His grace lights the way,



The child who came to save[A] is here to stay.


.


Chorus


.


[D]Oh the heavens rang when the King came that night


[A]Heaven’s love descended ‘neath that guiding light,


[D]The hope of the worldin a child so small and mild,


[E]There’s love and mercy [D]found in Mary’s sweet [A]child


.




Outgo   




[D]Close your eyes, and feel the Christ child every day.


[A]Hear his voice at night when you pray


[D]So this Christmas, just close your eyes, and say


[E]I 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,



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2 Reply by TIGLJK

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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.     

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3 Reply by TIGLJK

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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     

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4 Reply by TIGLJK

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on the phone it's worse

But in either case it's still worth it - at least for me     

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5 Topic by TIGLJK

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I wrote this trying to meld together the Christian and Santa Claus Ideas regarding Christmas, and that it is fine to have both.

“Star in the Snow [Christmas Is Here]” By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1




[Em]When the night falls [A]quiet,


And the [Em]world turns [A] slow,




There’s a [Em] light in the [A] distance,


[B7] like a [C7] star in the [B7] snow.



[Em]Little ones [A] whisper,


“Is [Em]Santa on his [A] way?”


While a [G] manger keeps [A]shining


With a [B7] love that [Em] stays.



________________________________________


Verse 2




[Em]sleigh bells are [A] ringing


all[Em] through the [A] night,




and [Em] Bethlehem’s [A]star is


still [B7] burn[C7]ing [B7]bright





[Em] Candy canes, [A]stockings,


and [Em] dreams under the [A]tree



but the [G] child in the [A]stable


gives us [B7] the gift that we [Em] need.




________________________________________



[B7]Yeah, Christmas is here… where [A] magic and mercy draw [Em] near.




Verse 3


[Em] Now Santa brings[A] laughter,


and the [Em] joy that kids [A]know,




But the [Em] Christ child [A] brings


peace to [B7] our [C7] weary [B7] souls.



[Em] One night, yet two [A] stories,


both are [Em] filled with [A] joy




Both [G] bring love and [A] promise


to [B7] the girls and [Em] boys




________________________________________


Verse 4




[Em]So hang your bright [A] lights,


and let [Em] your heart be[A]lieve,




find [Em] joy in your [A] soul


from the [B7] grace [C7]we re[B7]ceive.


[Em]Look for Santa’s [A] reindeer


Up on [Em] top of the [A] roof


but [G]hear the Angels [A]singing


that’s the[B7] Savior’s [Em] proof


________________________________________


Bridge


[Em]Some hearts feel the [A] coldest


when the [Em] season’s [A] bright,


without [Em] love or [A] laughter


through the [B7] silent[Em] night.




[Em]But the Child in the [A] manger


knows your [Em] sorrow, [A] too—


And His [G] love feels the [A] warmest


when the [B7] night feels so [Em] blue




[B7]Yeah, Christmas is here… where [A] magic and mercy draw [Em] near.


[B7] And Christmas is forever, [A]year after [Em] year.


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6 Reply by TIGLJK

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Like I said previously - that is Holy Sh** Awesome.

Wounded warriors program should have that as their theme song !
Send it to them Joe !!     

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7 Reply by TIGLJK

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Joe,
This probably a # 1 hit on some country station!

Thanks for sharing - more comments on soundcloud !
I might get banned on here - but that is a "holy SH** that's good" song.
Standing Ovation from me for you for the song and to all veterans for their service!!
Jim     

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8 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thanks Jan !  (Whatever happened to the name Kiki Jan smile ?)

I was listening to a  documentary on the Beatles and Paul said something like a critic said that all their early songs were a " Love Odyssey" bc so many of them were about love.   as soon as he said that I thought - that is a cool phrase - good title for a song I thought.   Then my wife and I had a wonderful  weekend enjoying the family and it just got me thinking about her and I and how long we've been together. and all the blessings we have had.
So I just sat down on a patio sofa on our front porch  and started writing on a pad .    Scribbled down a bunch of thoughts. Finished it a few days later.  I wish I could play music as easy as words come to me.  Thanks for you comment really appreciated.
I just saw Grahams post regarding his wife - that was awesome too. Maybe we should've done a song of the month of songs about spouses ! smile

Thanks again Jan

Jim     

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9 Reply by TIGLJK

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Graham

Love it !
Wishing her the best and a speedy recovery !

Thanks for sharing - really like to hear it if you record it.
We all know - healthy, happy wife = Happy life!  smile

Jim     

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10 Topic by TIGLJK

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Pretty much wrote this about my wife and I  smile


Love’s Odyssey By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1:




[G]Hearts untamed and [D]wild with fire,


[Em] Promises whispered [C]through the night,


[G]Dreams as endless as a [D] heart’s desire.


[Em]Coming to life into the [C]morning light




.




Verse 2


.






[G]We fought and mended, [D]laughed and cried


[Em]Time can bruise the [C] strongest hearts,


[G]Through every tear we’ve [D]had in our eyes,


[Em]We found the spark where [C] healing starts.


.


Chorus


.


[G]Love is like an odyssey, [D]not always smooth or kind,


[C]But my heart’s always been yours, [G] and yours mine.


[Em]I got you, and you got me,[D] together on this ride,


[C]The winds, they may change, but we stand[D] side by side.


[G] After all these years, it’s still just[D] you and me,


[C]Forever bound together… [G] on love’s odyssey


.


Verse 3


.


[G]It wasn’t always easy, but it [D] was always right


[Em]Through every doubt, we [C]never wondered why


[G] With hearts entwined beneath[D] the starry night



[Em]we know after all this time, it’s still[C] just you and I


.


Chorus


.


[G]Love is like an odyssey, [D]not always smooth or kind,


[C]But my heart’s always been yours, [G] and yours mine.


[Em]I got you, and you got me,[D] together on this ride,


[C]The winds, they may change, but we stand[D] side by side.


[G] After all these years, it’s still just[D] you and me,


[C]Forever bound together… [G] on love’s odyssey


.


Bridge


.


[Em]Through every storm, we’ve [C] found our way


[G] Together, stronger, [D] each and every day


[Em] Through darkest nights and [C] the brightest skies


[G]Our love remains forever, [D] it will never die


.


Final Chorus


.


[G]Love is like an odyssey, [D]not always smooth or kind,


[C]But my heart’s always been yours, [G] and yours mine.


[Em]I got you, and you got me,[D] together on this ride,


[C]The winds, they may change, but we stand[D] side by side.


[G] After all these years, it’s still just[D] you and me,


[C]Forever bound together… [G] on love’s odyssey


.


.


[C]Forever bound together… [G] on love’s odyssey.


[C]Forever bound together… [G] on love’s odyssey.



 

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11 Reply by TIGLJK

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OK - sorry I missed October but here is a song I wrote. 
This pretty much is about my wife and I  smile
I am going to post under songwriting as well - I hope its ok.

Love’s Odyssey By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1:




[G]Hearts untamed and [D]wild with fire,


[Em] Promises whispered [C]through the night,


[G]Dreams as endless as a [D] heart’s desire.


[Em]Coming to life into the [C]morning light




.




Verse 2


.






[G]We fought and mended, [D]laughed and cried


[Em]Time can bruise the [C] strongest hearts,


[G]Through every tear we’ve [D]had in our eyes,


[Em]We found the spark where [C] healing starts.


.


Chorus


.


[G]Love is like an odyssey, [D]not always smooth or kind,


[C]But my heart’s always been yours, [G] and yours mine.


[Em]I got you, and you got me,[D] together on this ride,


[C]The winds, they may change, but we stand[D] side by side.


[G] After all these years, it’s still just[D] you and me,


[C]Forever bound together… [G] on love’s odyssey


.


Verse 3


.


[G]It wasn’t always easy, but it [D] was always right


[Em]Through every doubt, we [C]never wondered why


[G] With hearts entwined beneath[D] the starry night



[Em]we know after all this time, it’s still[C] just you and I


.


Chorus


.


[G]Love is like an odyssey, [D]not always smooth or kind,


[C]But my heart’s always been yours, [G] and yours mine.


[Em]I got you, and you got me,[D] together on this ride,


[C]The winds, they may change, but we stand[D] side by side.


[G] After all these years, it’s still just[D] you and me,


[C]Forever bound together… [G] on love’s odyssey


.


Bridge


.


[Em]Through every storm, we’ve [C] found our way


[G] Together, stronger, [D] each and every day


[Em] Through darkest nights and [C] the brightest skies


[G]Our love remains forever, [D] it will never die


.


Final Chorus


.


[G]Love is like an odyssey, [D]not always smooth or kind,


[C]But my heart’s always been yours, [G] and yours mine.


[Em]I got you, and you got me,[D] together on this ride,


[C]The winds, they may change, but we stand[D] side by side.


[G] After all these years, it’s still just[D] you and me,


[C]Forever bound together… [G] on love’s odyssey


.


.


[C]Forever bound together… [G] on love’s odyssey.


[C]Forever bound together… [G] on love’s odyssey.



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12 Reply by TIGLJK

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Joey

BAHAHAHAHHAHAHA   Hotel California!     

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13 Reply by TIGLJK

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Bill

I remember you as the man who helped me so much as a new member on chordie. Always such fantastic stories and even more importantly - how you always spoke of your wife Dondra.

I happen to find this and saved the link. Hope t refreshes the other members of chordie as to who you were and are !

https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/ … XL2D9F85BB

I am so glad to see you back here ! We all have missed you and your insights.

Glad you have rejoined us, although its just strummerbill not strummerboy bill -0 but hey some of use do grow up smile
Jim     

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14 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thank you guys,   I think this so good bc it was so personal.

Debra and Frank are awesome.

I'm not sure about what you said Joe and Graham -there have been so many great songs posted here ( some by you both) that I think are awesome as well !
I wish we all could get together sometime in person - what a time that would be !
Thanks again

Jim     

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15 Topic by TIGLJK

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If anyone is interested, a I posted a video that I made using my latest song Throw Away The Lights.
https://youtu.be/RvdnqqzIgKw 

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16 Reply by TIGLJK

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JAN

OH NO !!!

Hope your arm recovers quickly and you are not in much pain.
Glad you will be still checking in, always enjoy your feedback !

Jim     

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17 Reply by TIGLJK

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Joe that is so good  - you are a brilliant song writer !     

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18 Reply by TIGLJK

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Joe
Can you post the ;lyrics to this ?
Jim     

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19 Topic by TIGLJK

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I have been accumulating thoughts over the past few dys and finally had time to put them together.  Resulted in this song.

Uncertain Seas By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


[G] What is the truth we’re told day by day


[D/F#] while away from winds of change we stay


[Em] What is imagined or real in what we say


and[Cadd9] what decides [D/F#]who will light the [G]way?




.


Verse 2


.




[G] There’s a million people living on a string


[D/F#] Fearful of what the next day may bring


[Em] Silent prayers help them through suffering


their[Cadd9] faith gives them [D/F#]what life can't [G] bring


.




Chorus


.




[Cadd9] Like an old [G] sailor, drunk and [D] asleep in his [Em] boots


[Cadd9] Dreaming of [G] shores where his [D] heart laid down roots


[Cadd9] We drift through [G] life on un[D]certain [Em] seas


[Cadd9] Praying the [G] storms will end and [D/F#] bring us [G]peace




.


Verse 3


.




[G] The world keeps turning, the tides still flow


[D/F#] Where it leads us, nobody can really know


[Em] We find our way where, only the brave dare go



We [Cadd9] chase the light [D/F#] when the dark winds [G] blow


.




Bridge


.


[Em] The night may [Bm] fall, the [Cadd9] winds may [D] tear


[Em] But courage [Cadd9] grows from what we [D] bear


.




Final Chorus


.


[Cadd9] Like an old [G] sailor, drunk and [D] asleep in his [Em] boots


[Cadd9] Dreaming of [G] shores where his [D] heart laid down roots


[Cadd9] We drift through [G] life on un[D]certain [Em] seas


[Cadd9] Praying the [G]storms end and [D/F#]bring us [G]peace


.




Outgo  - play a little slower


.






[C]We all drift [G]through life [D]on uncertain [Em]seas


[Cadd9] Praying the [G]storms end and [D/F#]bring us [G]peace


.




Even slower


.




[Cadd9] Praying the [G]storms end and [D/F#]bring everlasting [G]peace



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20 Reply by TIGLJK

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Joe

That was really,really good. Every time here I hear you sing a song, I say "Damn, Wish I could do that ! "

keep them coming and please try to check in a bit more  - your talent ad wisdom are appreciated.

Jim     

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21 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thank you Pete!     

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22 Reply by TIGLJK

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Brian
too funny... but probably not so much for the reality
I agree with Pete - that would be a pretty cool band name.

Hope you find some good people behind the curtains.

Jim     

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23 Reply by TIGLJK

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Throw Away the Lights (Please Louise)  By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1



[G]Throw a[D]way the [Em]lights, [CADD9]the defi[G]nitions,



[G]And say [D]what you [Em]see [CADD9] in the [D]dark.




[G]No chains [D]of [Em] words,[CADD9]no false con[G]ditions,



[G] feel my [D] wild heart’s [Em] fire [CADD9] lit with just a [D] spark






Pre-Chorus



[Em] The world will [CADD9]try to name my [D] soul,



[Em]But I'm not a [CADD9] story that they con[D]trol.


.




  Whisper oh remember...




'






Chorus




[CADD9]I won’t be [D] caged by [CADD9] who they say I [G] am,



[CADD9] I’m more than the [D]lines that they [CADD9] draw in the [G] sand.



[CADD9] defiant and [D] different, [CADD9]I’ll make my [G] stands,




[CADD9]I’m just [D]the truth of my,[CADD9] my mind and [G] hands.


.




Verse 2


.




[G] Shadows [D]whisper [Em]names [CADD9]that they’ve [G]given,





[G]But none [D] of them [Em]can ever [CADD9]carry my [D]flame.


[G]I’ve fought [D]every [Em]day, the [CADD9] prison of their [G]chains



[G]And here [D]still I [Em]rise, [CADD9]proud and una[D]shamed.


.






Pre-Chorus


.





[Em] The world will [CADD9]try to name my [D] soul,



[Em]But I'm not a [CADD9] story that they con[D]trol.




.


  Whisper Just remember...


.






Chorus


.


[CADD9]I won’t be [D] caged by [CADD9] who they say I [G] am,



[CADD9] I’m more than the [D]lines that they [CADD9]draw in the [G] sand.



[CADD9] defiant and [D] different, [CADD9]I’ll make my [G] stands,




[CADD9]I’m just [D]the truth of my, [CADD9] my mind and [G] hands.




Outgo - Slow




[G]Throw a[D]way the [Em]lights, [CADD9]the definit[G]ions,




[G]And please Lou[D]ise, [CADD9]see me for who I [G]am


slower


Yeah, please Lou[D]ise, [CADD9] see me for who I [G]am.





     

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24 Reply by TIGLJK

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transcript ?    you mean lyrics ?

Thank you for those kind words Graham- song means a lot to me.     

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25 Topic by TIGLJK

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Here is the song I wrote in tribute to my friend Louise Fishman
Debra Gordon is the singer, Frank Michels is the musician.


https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … hts-please

enjoy 

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