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(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

fantastic piece of writing  and a mth early at that
Jan being back and getting song of mth going again seems to have
given chordie a new energy,and many of us a reason to write and post again.     

sorry now im retired i haven`t a clue what day it is any more.
but getting the wrong month is a new one for me.     

Changed the title of this one to suit song of month .
i wrote a few songs for Zurf last week,this is one of them
i banged out a quicky to support song of the mth.
https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/tascam_1950mp3

329

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

as a well known poem once said Jan
``you had better take care``     

330

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

Old blokes on bikes
better take care
cause if they come off
they got no hair
nothing to cushion the fall
a tangle of arms legs
pedals spokes and all
when you`re young
fit and strong
cast caution to the wind
you can do no wrong
but as i said before
I`ll say it one time more
old blokes on bikes
had better take care 

Richard and the Byrds   good stuff.     

looking forward to hearing it     

nice version Roger,great to see you taking part in song of the month     

334

(18 replies, posted in Songwriting)

oh yeah that looks dodgy alright     

335

(3 replies, posted in Acoustic)

i sometimes use d tuning i can still play the same open chords in d     

336

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

great Zurf i think thats what music is about matching a song to a singer and on chordie
its a good way of keeping in touch and sharing experiences.
ive emailed you a reply
excited to work with ya.(excellent voice)     

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

Jan
you`re a breath of fresh air,just what chordie needed,its been very quiet here for months.
i hope csom is well supported.     

338

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

i think we should change the name to ``kiwi chordie``
welcome back Jan, look forward to hearing where you are musicially.     

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(18 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Grah
that looks about right, i just came back thinking it needed the``boy`` added, you already did it. great minds think alike .
added another couple of things also.
i do stuff off the cuff and rarely go back and add or improve,but your interest got me having a relook at it.
feel free to add or subtract.
many thanks for your interest,if ya record it i`d love to hear it from a real musician.

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(18 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Grah
the lyrics are above in previous post, as for the chords ill have to have a think as i did it off the cuff as usual
and haven`t a clue, i only know they would be simple ones.
many thanks for your comment it means a lot coming from a real pro like you.
ill get back to ya.     

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

great to see another kiwi on here     

342

(18 replies, posted in Songwriting)

in view of recent events ive changed the title to ``The Russian Soldier``
i wrote the song 2 mths ago little did i  know that the russian invasion was just around the corner.

343

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

been thinking of posting a couple of songs,but often wonder whats the point?
i guess others feel the same,so nothing happens.     

344

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

excellent piece of writing,i was trying to work out what it was all about as i read
but couldn`t so the many interpretations lead us all in different directions,a sign of good writing.
good to see ya got ya mojo back.     

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(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

yeah its great us guys working together on a song,ive invited others to
have a crack with us but to no avail,their loss.     

346

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

congratulations,life is just about to get great.     

347

(18 replies, posted in Songwriting)

thanks for taking a listen sir Phill Specta     

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(18 replies, posted in Songwriting)

i did it off the cuff only had the first line,the i started strumming and making up chords/lyric at it went along.
dont know if this is why u cant make out the words.it goes something like this i think.
on our first day of arrival
a sergeant said to me
better say your prayers boy
cause we`re in dangerous territory
where the bullets fly screams are heard
all day long
stubborn resistance and commitment strong
it`s not our place to be
it`s not our country
but we go where we are sent
because it`s our job
although it`s often said
this doesn`t make any sense
where the bombs fall and the fires burn
all night long
it`s not our country
it`s not our place to be

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(18 replies, posted in Songwriting)

https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/the-russian-soldier

due to current events i changed the name on this anti war song

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(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Phill
my preference is stripped down recordings,but nothing wrong with the big production
it is a skill in itself,and something you excel at.go for it.