101 Reply by TIGLJK

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Mr. Bojangles - Jerry Jeff Walker           Layla - Eric Clapton

Amarillo by Morning -George Strait    Please Come to Boston  Dave Loggins

I'm On Fire - Bruce Springsteen          Breathe  - Faith Hill

When I'm Sixty-Four - Beatles            Forever Young - Bob Dylan     

and one that is from a guy down the Kiwi/Australia way -    I love it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRLyLTwVjlc&t=18s    Silverwater/Long Bay    (got a place and an element!!)

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102 Topic by TIGLJK

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Well

I think this isn't too shabby..... just a young rocker that thinks
living for today is the only way to go.


Chasing my dreams, hope I never caught by Jim  Kenyon


.


Verse 1


.




[E]Never gonna believe everything I’m told


[E]not going to have my [E7] mind controlled


[A]someday I'm gonnabreak the mold


let’s[E] hope it happens before I get old




I might [B7] seem lost but don't [C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm [A] chasing my dreams [B7], hope I never get [E]caught


.


Verse 2




[E]let's party all night, that's what I say


[E]ain't got no money saved for a [E7] rainy day


[A] can't think of the future, it's far away


can't [E] live worrying about testerday




I might [B7]seem lost but don't ya[C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm[A] chasing my dreams [B7], hope I never get [E]caught


.


Verse 3




[E] don't really care what people are saying


[E] all I wanna hear is my [E7] music playing


[A] Lord knows there's dues that I'm paying


to [E] save this soul needs a whole lot of praying





I might [B7]seem lost but don't [C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm [A] chasing my dreams [B7], hope I never get [E]caught


.




.Verse 4


.




[E] livin' for today with no long term plan


[E] hope I'm not dealt a [E7]dead man's hand


[A] strumming life's rhythm, making a stand


yeah [E]rocking the night with my band




I might [B7]seem lost but don't [C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm[A] chasing my dreams [B7], hope I never get [E]caught


(Outgo )


.


yeah




I might [B7]seem kinda crazy [C7] but that's al[B7] right


let's[A] have some fun and [B7] party all through the [E] night




I might [B7]seem lost but don't [C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm [A] chasing my dreams [B7], hope I never get [E]caught


play slow


.


I might [B7]seem lost but don't ya[C7] give it a [B7] thought


I'm [A] chasing my dreams [B7], and I hope I never get [E]caught





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103 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thanks Phill !

Feel free to take a stab at that Rock n' roll song  if you have the time and Ann doesn't have a whole list of Honey Dew stuff for you.
It was my feeble attempt at rock n' roll - thought is was a decent idea - but probably screwed up the chords and phrasing !

Thanks for your kind words.

Jim     

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104 Topic by TIGLJK

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https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … rs-of-love
let me know what ya think please 

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105 Reply by TIGLJK

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EB  Liked this one - I had never heard it either.

Was it a big hit in '87 ?

Jim     

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106 Reply by TIGLJK

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Jan these were awesome  - I especially liked the campfire song.  It is always great to hear your beautiful singing voice.

I would love to hear you sing an original if you have one.

Thanks for sharing

Jim     

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107 Reply by TIGLJK

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EasyB

I have never heard that before - but it was pretty good.
I was thinking the exact same thing about the chordie situation - in fact thats why I wrote that rock song - just to post something.

I am hoping that the absence of activity is not health related. 

C'mon chordies - let's get active again.  smile

Jim

p.s Brian

My book I ordered is en route - I can't wait to share your work with my grandkids!! 
I hope others on here ordered as well.
I enjoyed reading yours and all the others short bios on the Underground Bookstore author page - so many cool people.     

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108 Reply by TIGLJK

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That was from last year, but still awesome.     

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109 Reply by TIGLJK

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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








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110 Reply by TIGLJK

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https://chordify.net/chords/drive-me-ho … nell-topic

Here you go   chords and lyrics     

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111 Reply by TIGLJK

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Graham

too funny, but horribly sad. 
So many things are - well - read Brain's remark on youtube smile

song was fab - enjoyed it.

Jim     

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112 Topic by TIGLJK

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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






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113 Reply by TIGLJK

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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     

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114 Topic by TIGLJK

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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. smile    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.

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115 Topic by TIGLJK

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https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … e-covers-1

I had a friend of of friend record it. Way better than me singing it !! smile 

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116 Reply by TIGLJK

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spanish pipedream  john prine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkfqWEXdx-I&t=5s     

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117 Topic by TIGLJK

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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

https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997963271/madrid 

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118 Reply by TIGLJK

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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     

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119 Reply by TIGLJK

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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     

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120 Reply by TIGLJK

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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     

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121 Topic by TIGLJK

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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








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122 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thank you Jan     

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123 Topic by TIGLJK

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OK

Her is my recording of the song I wrote.
Apologies for my lack of musical abilities. smile

https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … the-covers

Hope you like it

Jim 

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124 Reply by TIGLJK

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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     

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125 Reply by TIGLJK

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Nice poem Peatle !

Reminds me of the song Mr. Bojangles by Jerry Jeff Walker
Cheers
Jim     

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