301

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Missed this one first time round.


Don't have kids myself but can certainly get the feelings behind this one. Great song and excellent lyrics indeed!


Well done.

302

(71 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Write something specially for her....that should do it. The fact you've even bothered should impress her no end.

303

(8 replies, posted in Acoustic)

What did you end up going for Craig? Have you chosen yet?? Consider me envious regardless of what you get...  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz">

304

(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Looks a good one Scrimmy. Some good lyrics for sure, and not any hint of psycho-ness in there to me....but then maybe all that means is I'm one too  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz">


Well done though, and looking forward to hearing it.

305

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Haha, I know what you mean Roger. In truth the "fade out" comment was as much for my own guidance as anyone else's. I've been getting into the habit of forcing myself to find a finish to a song when sometimes letting a note ring to a finish is more appropriate.


As for the traditional fade out, agreed. It's not the way I like songs to end either. The music should only stop when everything's been said......in my opinion anyway.


Thanks for the feedback as always.

306

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

If anyone wants to hear the above I've just posted an exceptionally sketchy and hoarse demo version of it on my Myspace page. (I've got a spring cold...bless!)


I'll re-record it in due course once I've shaken my sore throat but I wanted to get it online asap. Impetuous youth that I am  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz">


It'll be on the site shortly. The URL is:


<a href="http://www.myspace.com/marksmoosic" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/marksmoosic</a>

307

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Just wrote this in the last 24hrs....still some rough edges to knock off it but hey, bar chords baby!!!  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_cool.gif" border=0 alt="Cool">


Chordpro error: This is not a valid artistname. You will have to specify an artistname in the form {st: Artistname} in the beginning of the code.

308

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Sorry to hear about your news Jeff. The song is lovely and I'm sure your cousin would be proud of you and the fact you conveyed your feelings so well.

309

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Just a quickie to let anyone who may be interested know that I've finally laid aside my cyber fears and set up my own myspace page. Only got 3 songs on there just now and they've all been on here before. However, since I've just this minute set it up (and deleted Tom) I have zero friends...so anyone that feels like going along will be more than welcome. The URL is:


<a href="http://www.myspace.com/marksmoosic" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/marksmoosic</a>


See you there.

310

(0 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Had the pleasure of catching this guy in action over the Easter weekend. He's a young Scottish singer songwriter and put on a genuinely excellent set. I will definitely be keeping an eye on his progress from this point. I expect big things!


He was only playing a local pub but to be honest I think it could've been anywhere as far as he was concerned...he was so into what he was doing. Extremely refreshing to see some genuine talent instead of all the made for tv nonsense that's about just now.


Anyway, thoroughly recommend you check out his Myspace site and spread the word if you like what you hear. Alan McKim....remember the name!


<a href="http://www.myspace.com/alansmusic" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/alansmusic</a>

311

(17 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Might be stating the obvious here, and apologies if this is daft, but my capo is also a metal clip type but it doesn't go on in the same manner as the one in the pic. It goes the other way around. It's not anything silly like that is it.....that the flat end goes on the other side??


Aside from that, then I'd say it doesn't sound normal.....dunno if that helps at all  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_rolleyes.gif" border=0 alt="Rolling Eyes">

312

(40 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Brilliant question.......


I've had the pleasure (for me, not the poor audience) of playing a couple of wee impromptu sing along sessions for my friends and family and usually pretty high on my list are:


Cannonball - Damien Rice

This Year's Love - David Gray

Advertising Space - Robbie Williams

Driftwood - Travis

Last Request - Paolo Nutini


I know you only asked for five, but I also love playing Sad Song by Oasis.


All pretty easy songs and good fun to sing too.

313

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Good work James....bravo indeed. The autoharp sounds pretty darned cool too!! Well done!

314

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

With yet more thanks to Roger this song has now been posted on friends of chordie. In case anyone wants to have a listen to my tuneless warblings and demented strummings the URL is :


<a href="http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.myspace.com/friendsofchordie" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/friendsofchordie</a>

315

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

[SONG]
{t: Fallen}

[Cadd9]         [G]

[Cadd9]It might not be e[G]nough
[Cadd9]it might not be too g[G]reat
[Cadd9]it might not be on t[G]ime
[Cadd9]God knows I'm always l[G]ate
[Cadd9]but it will be my b[G]est
[Cadd9]and it will be s[G]incere
[Cadd9]and it will be desi[G]gned
[Cadd9]so you see there's something he[G]re

{c:Chorus}
{soc}
[A7]I'll give you all I've [Cadd9]got
[A7]If you'd look at me that w[Cadd9]ay
[A7]I've waited for a y[Cadd9]ear
[A7]for my one chance to s[Cadd9]ay (that)
{c:(no chord)}
.....I've fallen for y[Cadd9]ou     [G]

[Cadd9]           [G]
{eoc}
[Cadd9]I'm just an average m[G]an
[Cadd9]I'm not a supers[G]tar
[Cadd9]I live an average l[G]ife
[Cadd9]I drive an average c[G]ar
[Cadd9]but if you'd take a ch[G]ance
[Cadd9]if you could only s[G]ee
[Cadd9]what's going on ins[G]ide
[Cadd9]there's so much more to m[G]e

{c:play chorus}

[Cadd9]   [G]     x 2

[A7]It's so easy not to t[Cadd9]ry
[A7]so easy to walk aw[Cadd9]ay
[A7]be brave and take a ch[Cadd9]ance
[A7]listen when I s[Cadd9]ay (that)

{c:(no chord)}
.....I've fallen for y[Cadd9]ou    [G]

[Cadd9]       [G]       x 2

[A7]     [Cadd9]          x 2
{c:no chord}
......I've fallen for you
[/SONG]
Need to switch between Cadd9 with the bottom string fretted in the chorus and off for the verses. The G to play is the variation with both the bottom strings fretted.

Another sugary offering, but in my defence I only started writing it on Wednesday night <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_smile.gif" border=0 alt="Smile">

316

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

You might think this is a wind up but I promise it's not.....


I like what's in there just now "No title as yet"....I think it kind of sums up the whole thing about the struggle to write a song quite nicely.


My tuppence worth anyway <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_smile.gif" border=0 alt="Smile">

317

(242 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

How do....


I'm 29, been playing for about 15 months now and I'm the first to admit I'm completely addicted to playing as much as possible. Now if only that meant I'd be any good......


I hail from Paisley near Glasgow and I'm also an avid fan of the mighty St Mirren! Gaun the Saints!!!!!!!!


(incidentally, the last bit was written in Scottish)  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz">

318

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Good work Alex....I really like the lyrics you've written to this. A lot of good stuff in this one....in my humble opinion anyway...fwiw!


Well done!

319

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

With huge huge thanks to Roger, this song has now been posted on Myspace at the following URL


<a href="http://www.myspace.com/friendsofchordie" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/friendsofchordie</a>


Hope you like....or at least can stomach it  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_redface.gif" border=0 alt="Embarassed">  Comments or feedback always appreciated.

320

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

[SONG]
{t:Fearless}

[G]It's not that long since you left
but you'd been g[E7]one for a while
it was [C]hard to see you fall so far
and be un[D]able to stop the slide
[G]The one thing that I've wished for
in the d[E7]ays since you've been gone
is that you [C]knew we were with you
and that your m[D]emory will live on
{soc}
[G]I hope that you were fearless
[D]as time ran out on you
[C]we couldn't change this ending
[D]there was nothing we could do
[G]just know that you were loved
[D]when all was said and done
[C]I'm glad that we were friends
[D]and I'm proud to be your son
{eoc}
[G]She tried her best to help you
from the s[E7]tart right to the end
but you were [C]too far in to realise
too fr[D]agile to break the trend
[G]Her bad memories will fade in time
leaving the [E7]good ones in their place
They'll h[C]elp her to get through this
and put a s[D]mile back on her face

{c:Chorus}

[C]I never t[D]hought, I'd be si[G]nging a song like t[Am7]his
[C]I never wan[D]ted, to see her pla[G]cing her last k[Am7]iss
[C]I always h[D]oped, you'd win the f[G]ight and change your w[Am7]ays
[C]but you lost, [D]now it's over, [G]we have to go on withou[Am7]t you
[C]saying goodbye [D]so early, was t[G]he hardest thing to d[Am7]o
[C]but we're strong and we'll [D]do this, another t[G]rial to get
thr[Am7]ough     [C]     [G]

[G]I'm thinking of the future
and all the [E7]things that you'll miss
You'll n[C]ever meet my children
Or h[D]ear me singing this
But every [G]now and then I'll think of you
and my [E7]face will crack a smile
Do your [C]best not to forget me
come and [D]look in for a while
{c:chorus to fade}
[/SONG]
The chord placings may be a little out, but should be more or less there.

Fairly obvious from the lyrics but this is about the recent death of my dad. Written soon after he died. Hopefully it doesn't bum too many of you guys out...but hey, it's cheaper than therapy right?!

Note to self: Must try to write something cheerier!!

321

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Got a question about this one...possibly for you James, or some other techy type who can help out....I've recorded this song and would be keen to know where's best to post it (keep it polite please  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz"> ). Think it'd be interesting to hear what other people think of my, errrrr, unusual style. And by unusual I do mean rubbish. I don't know if I can post it on here anywhere or not?

322

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Cheers Ken. All feedback is much appreciated as I'm still verrrrrry new to song writing. It's always good to get other opinions and perspectives on what you've written.

323

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Ok then, thought I'd stick a song up here. Exceptionally simple song to play, due to my beginner status and probably a bit sugary for most, but buggerit, it's never seen the light of day before due to the personal nature of it.......so I thought I'd stick it on the web instead  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_biggrin.gif" border=0 alt="Very Happy">
[SONG]
{t: My Little Angel}

[D]My little angel, [G]it's like we never were
[D]Everything's faded now, [G]I'm barely here
[C]But you saved me when you left, [Am]you brought me back to life
[C]I'm seeing it all so clearly, [Am]and regretting wasted ti[G]me

[D]My little angel, [G]I hope you're doing well
[D]Will I ever get over you, [G] I guess that time will tell
[C]I know why you had to leave, [Am]it was impossible to stay
[C]I let you slip right through my fingers, [Am]that's gonna haunt me
all my da[G]ys
{soc}
[Em]I don't know if there's a [Am]chance
[Em]Or if you ever think of [Am]me
[Em]We're different people now [Am]than who we used to [C]be    [G]
[Em]Well maybe that's a good th[Am]ing
[Em]Maybe we just needed t[Am]ime
[Em]And if we started over, [Am]maybe we'd be [C]fine   [G]
{eoc}
[D]My little angel, [G]I knew it right from the start
[D]If this ever ended, [G]it'd break my heart
[C]But I'm a different man today, [Am]than the one who watched you go
[C]I've got so much still left to give, [Am]just need a chance to
show y[C]ou   [G]

{ci: Chorus}

[Em]And I don't know of there's a [Am]chance
[Em]But that's a risk I want to [Am]take
[Em]'cause if we had our time again, [Am]I won't make those same
mista[C]kes   [G]

[D]My little angel, [G]it's been so long
[D]My little angel, [G]you'll never hear this song
[/SONG]

324

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

David, glad the song went across well. Thanks for starting this thread too, because I've thoroughly enjoyed reading all the posts. Not only are there some valuable pieces of advice, but it also gives a real insight into the other members of Chordie's motives behind songwriting  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_lol.gif" border=0 alt="Laughing">


......and I thought I was the only one!!  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_biggrin.gif" border=0 alt="Very Happy">

325

(11 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Aye, that doesn't sound too bad, catching up in the pub I mean. The thought of an open mic night is almost enough to lead to a involuntary nappy filling moment at this stage. Bad enough playing to friends and family. The world doesn't need to hear my Robbie Williams repertoire just yet  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz">


I'm really short on time at the moment but pm me or we can catch up on MSN and sort something out.


Cheers,

Mark