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Topic: Rage

Song I posted in another thread



Rage by Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


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[G]I ain’t going gentle, no, [C]not into that good[G] night


[G]Instead, I’ll get it going, and [C]face the coming [G]fight


[G]Ain’t ever run from nothin’, no [C] nothin’ my whole life [G] long


[G]I believe in myself, so I’m [C]gonna make sure that I’m [G]strong


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Verse 2


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[G] Gotta be brave and believe that [C]you are strong [G]enough


[G]can’t ever back down, you [C]gotta get mad dog [G] tough


[G]Whatever the problem is,always [C] choose to stand and [G] fight


[G]The poet from Wales said, [C]Rage against the dying [G]light


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Chorus


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Yeah,[C] rage,rage, rage,rage - against the dying [G]light


Yeah, [C]rage, rage, rage, don't - go down without a [G]fight


yeah [C]don't,don't,don't, don't - go gentle, into that good [G]night


Yeah, [D]rage, rage, rage, don't –[C] go down without a [G]fight


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Verse 3


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[G]It won’t be easy, might be the[C] hardest thing I’ve ever [G] done


[G]might be blood and tears, but [C]I ain't gonna turn and [G]run


[G]we know sooner or later there [C]comes a time to fly [G]away


[G]but until that time’s a [C] comin’, I'll live life my own[G] way


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Verse 4


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[G]Might not stay out all night, might [C]play my guitar kinda [G] low


[G]might sing a little softer, might [C]run those streets a little [G]slow


[G]if I see the sun rise, but [C]can’t watch it fade into the [G] sea


[G] Raise you glass, say "cheers", and [C] smile when you think of [G]me


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Chorus


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Yeah,[C] rage,rage, rage,rage - against the dying [G]light


Yeah, [C]rage, rage, rage, don't - go down without a [G]fight


yeah [C]don't,don't,don't, don't - go gentle, into that good [G]night


Yeah, [D]rage, rage, rage, don't –[C] go down without a [G]fight


outgo




Yeah, [D]rage, rage, rage, don't –[C] go down without a [G]fight


Yeah, [D]rage, rage, rage, don't –[C] go down without a [G]fight



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Re: Rage

I like the Dylan Thomas references and it reads as if you're a little miffed (not the word I wanted to use)

Did you know that Bob Dylan used his name? Also Dylan Thomas was born and grew up 9 miles from me in Swansea. Later he moved to Talacharn, which is around 30 miles away. I've been and played there many times and the locals still love to tell tales of his exploits, most of which don't leave him in a good light.     

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Re: Rage

Phill

Not "miffed" or even angry at all.  It just
was that there are two perspectives. 
I actually loved the song Peatle gave us - its really, really good!

Yup, Dylan Thomas is one of my fave  reads, and Bob (Zimmerman ) Dylan is one of my fave songwriters.
Yes - Dylan used his name when he went pro.
I knew h was from Wales and put that reference in there specifically for you !
So cool that you were able to walk the same streets as this dude.  I see you can visit (and even stay overnight)
his house at 5 Cwmdonkin Drive in the Uplands suburb of Swansea - now a museum.


I'd love to hear some of those stories - I'm sure the local lore is awesome
and not widely published.

Thanks for sharing

Jim

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Re: Rage

Jim, That is a good nod to Dylan Thomas in your song.     

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Re: Rage

Jim, most of the stories refer to his imbibing copious amounts of alcohol and getting rather pernickety and aggressive.  I'd rather not besmirch his memory by relaying gossip. Sorry. Suffice to say he was a great talent that was taken all too soon.     

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