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Topic: That Ol' Guitar

I listened to some fantastic guitarists through the weekend and it left me amazed, speechless, jealous and appreciative. So I go t thinking of what it must be like to be so good with a guitar- that it becomes a part of you .  This song is a tribute to all that can make their guitar part of their soul. It must feel awesome.


That Ol’ Guitar By Jim Kenyon


[G]I’ve always wondered what being [C]one with the guitar must be [G]like


[G]spontaneous combustion of the [C]soul, the fingers, and the [G]mind


[C]A sound that comes from ten eras, yet [G]still can bring you home


‘ol Doc [D]Watson would say play it pretty, and[C] touch those strings so [G]kind




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do you hear your heart while playing, can those strings move your soul


can you play it fast  like a sheriff chasing you down some ol’ country road


will you play it clean and sexy, so that guitar needs a cigarette when done


does it feel like the crossroads, stealing that devil’s fiddle made of gold




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Chorus


just [C]close your eyes and start swaying as your[G] fingers caress those strings


play a [D] masterpiece so moving, it helps you [C]handle whateverlife may[G]bring



A [C]melody from the soul, with a rhythm that [G]lasts all through thenight


With a [D]sound so sweet, It makes everything in the [C]world seem [G]alright




When you strum can you feel those blues running through your blood


can it help you get through some lonely nights when you’ve strayed too far


do you play it so it makes everyone wonder if they should laugh or cry


it takes you to anyplace you want to go  when you’re one with your guitar 



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  Chorus


just [C]close your eyes and start swaying as your[G] fingers caress those strings


play a [D] masterpiece so moving, it helps you [C]handle whateverlife may[G]bring


A [C]melody from the soul, with a rhythm that [G]lasts all through thenight


With a [D]sound so sweet, It makes everything in the [C]world seem [G]alright





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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Jim your lyricism is top notch on this song.     

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Reading your words made me wish I felt those things! I think I've been in the zone a few times but I always think...for moments of greatness hours of practice     

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

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making faces like SRV or Jimmy when it gets good     

out of tune out of key and out of touch

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Peatle thanks for the kind words.

Phill- I will never know that feeling - I can only use my imagination and listen to what you and others tell me.
I am sure you have put many hours in to get where you are musically.

Mojo   SRV is one of my faves as well -  Jimi is just - well Jimi !
They are two of the standards by which we measure for sure.

Thanks fellas for taking a look.
I am not sure about the chords or phrasing - but the picture of playing a guitar that great  was in my head and I decided to put on paper.
Cheers to all

Jim     

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

Re: That Ol' Guitar

Thanks Adrian

Welcome to the Chordie forum !     

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