Topic: BE A HERO

this one has been in my guts for some time, and it erupted tonight. with all the disgraceful scenes on the news pertaining to the war in Syria and the refugees trying to get away from it. and of course the governments trying to keep them out of their countries! there are also references to WW1 and the so called "crusades" and the massacre of the indigenous tribes of South America by the Spanish conquistadores.

Be A Hero.Undefined


[G] I didn't want to be a [Em] hero.


[G] I didn't want to go to [Em] war.


[G] I didn't want to be a [Em] man with a gun.


[C] Cos you know what guns are [D] for?




[G] I did my part for king and [Em] country.


[G] I made the rich men richer [Em] still.


[G] And all I had to do was [Em] fire that gun.


[C] You've got to kill or be [D] killed.




(CHORUS 1)






[C] Ten good men in my [D] company.


[Em] All with kids and wives at [C] home.


[Am] Some were shot and some were [D] bombed-my friend.


[G] None of them will make it [C] home.


[Am] Some lost limbs, some [D] their sight.


[Em] I dream of them every [C] single night.


And [Am] I didn't [D] want to be a [G] hero.


[G] Ten good men dressed all the [Em] same.



[G] On parade for king and [Em] queen.


[G] Then in a hole up to the [Em] knees in mud.


[C] What a nightmare this has [D] been.


[G] We did our part for the [Em] government.


[G] To bring the heathens to our [Em] God.


[G] Seems they'd had a God for a [Em] thousand years.


[C] What was this killing [D] for?


(REP CHORUS 1)




[G] So, now the oil makes bigger [Em] profits.


[G] And the bankers bonus could pay the [Em] debts.


[G] Of small countries where the [Em] kids consume.


[C] Food we wouldn't give our [D] pets.




[C] Ten kids dying every [D] moment.


[Em] One cigar could feed them [C] all.


[Am] Land mines blowing them to [D] pieces.


[G] None of them will make it [C] home.


[Am] Some lose limbs, [D] some their sight.


[Em] I dream of them every [C] single night.


And [Am] they didn't [D] want to be a [G] hero.



Words & Music by Phill Williams. Home Rex 18th September 2015.

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Very good Phill.
Whats the answer?

The King Of Audio Torture

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Beautifully written, my friend and looks easily played as well. How you can churn them out like you do just flabbers my gast, Phill.

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Phill

you and I should be freaking twins...... we think so much a like .......love it man !
reminds me a bit of edwin starr's .......

Oh, war, I despise
'Cause it means destruction of innocent lives
War means tears to thousands of mothers eyes
When their sons go off to fight and lose their lives

I said
War, huh good God y'all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, just say it again
War whoa Lord
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, 


....... friend only to the undertaker

I liked your sentiment as well as the arrangement.
Keep 'em coming from Wales !!

JIm

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Make your life count, and the world will be a better place because you tried.

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Can y'all not post your own stuff to the whatchamacallit (that word we're not supposed to say because it doesn't belong to us and stuff)? You know that ....... list? I kept looking for Phill's song there, because I wanted to play around with the transposition engine, but could never find it.

So if I wanted to transpose his song into another key, how would I do it, if it doesn't appear........ you know, there?

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Strummerboy Bill wrote:

Can y'all not post your own stuff to the whatchamacallit (that word we're not supposed to say because it doesn't belong to us and stuff)? You know that ....... list? I kept looking for Phill's song there, because I wanted to play around with the transposition engine, but could never find it.

So if I wanted to transpose his song into another key, how would I do it, if it doesn't appear........ you know, there?

Phill's song will only appear in the songwriting section.

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All through history there has been wars of all types and mass movement of people.
I guess what's different now is it's on the media 24/7
I can't see things changing in my life time or probably in mankind life on earth.
I'm just thankful for my accident of birth which gave me up to now a peaceful life.
Nice one Phill are going to record it.
Tony

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Everyone in war thinks they have God on their side, so that makes them religious wars and yes, they're never-ending.

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I read a lot of historical fiction, stories based on fact. I also love history, but the old saying is true; "history is written by the winners"

When you think of all the wars, massacres and decimations that have happened since man evolved, it's a wonder that the human race has survived this long.

The Romans wiped out half of Europe in their bid to civilise it? The catholic church continued that policy world wide for hundreds of years.

Now we have dictators and terrorist leaders that want to wipe out humanity in the name of God. Is it any wonder that I'm becoming an atheist?

Rant over. Thanks for looking and commenting, a recording will follow shortly.

Thanks Phill

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Just  seen this  song  Phill  , I  like  it   very  well  written   just  gonna  print  it  and  give  it  a  go

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What program are you using to set up your chords and everything, Phill? I can't seem to get it right.

Thanks

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Phill Williams wrote:

Now we have dictators and terrorist leaders that want to wipe out humanity in the name of God. Is it any wonder that I'm becoming an atheist?

Ain't that the truth.

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[b]Today Is Only Yesterdays Tomorrow[/b]

13 (edited by Phill Williams 2015-09-19 12:59:21)

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Strummerboy Bill wrote:

What program are you using to set up your chords and everything, Phill? I can't seem to get it right.

Thanks

hey bill, the program is called "chopro" and if you read the stickies at the top of this forum it will tell you how to make it "all purdie like"

but basically it's just;

[song*]
{t: song name*}            shape of the brackets are imperative
{st: your name/tag*}
chords must be placed in brackets in capitols [G*] thus
chorus...{soc*} = start of chorus
{eoc*} = end of chorus
[/song*] =closes the song off and activates chopro

hope this helps. include the asterisk's out as without them chopro would activate and it would all be useless lol

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Got it. Thanks for your trouble, Phill. smile

Bill

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Phill, Great song, I like it, well written. Have you recorded it yet?

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16 (edited by Tenement Funster 2015-09-20 09:53:39)

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The only people I blame for war are the people who insist on imposing their will on others at gunpoint. Using cultural values, political positions, religion, social structure or anything else is just a sociopathic excuse they use to justify it. With that said, there are times when military action is needed to defend my home or the helpless from tyranny. For those brave men and women who are willing to do that, I have the very highest esteem.

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hi jandle, i'm so strapped for time at the moment that i haven't had time to get around to it. i'm hoping to start tomorrow (monday) the one thing about delaying the start is all the different arrangements i'm dreaming up....i'll let you know when i post.

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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hi TF, i certainly second that emotion. as long as the "man with the big stick" is doing it for good then please whack away.

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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i have up-loaded this track to soundcloud, if you'd like to hear it (i apologize for the length) click the link thanks phill

https://soundcloud.com/iphillfine/to-be-a-hero

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

20 (edited by Grah1 2015-09-21 22:57:38)

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Very good  Phill there  seems  to be  a  growing movement  in this  country  again ,lets  hope  it  continues.

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Phill, this has "hit" written all over it, buddy. I can see/hear someone like Trace Adkins having a million seller with your song. Notes left on the Cloud.

Bill

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22 (edited by TIGLJK 2015-09-22 00:05:26)

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Phill,
Nicely done !

you have an excellent voice.

I do think the length makes it an album song, not a single release.

The message is strong - and your ability to perform is top notch !!

I wish I could come to wales and hang out with you - have a couple beers and share some stories -    I know we are on the same  plane.

Thanks for a great rendition, my friend !!
Jim

ps I'd like to  agree with Bill, this sounds like a Trace Adkins hit, but I think you're every bit as good - so it should be a Phill   hit !!

Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but what your mind can imagine.
Make your life count, and the world will be a better place because you tried.

"Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except only the the best." - Henry Van Dyke

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unclejoesband wrote:
Phill Williams wrote:

Now we have dictators and terrorist leaders that want to wipe out humanity in the name of God. Is it any wonder that I'm becoming an atheist?

Ain't that the truth.

I am an athest I swear too god I am!!.(qoute from a M.A.S.H. episode)

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman

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What is atheism anyway? Let's take the word apart and see: At  he  is  m . wink

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Hi guys, thanks for your listens and brilliant comments. I'd like to reply to you all individually but I'm rushing to get ready to go on holiday, packing and stuff. I hope to find a pub with Wi-Fi to keep up with things.
See y'all in acuppla weeks.

Phill

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.