351 Reply by TIGLJK

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Red Red Wine  Neil Diamond
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine  - Jimmy Rodgers  and later Jackson Brown/ Bonnie Raitt     

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352 Reply by TIGLJK

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Very Nice Richard !!!   Sounds great   Jim     

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353 Topic by TIGLJK

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Had some time today and reflected a bit about Christmas and about those people who can't be with someone they love.

Christmas: Home is where my heart is By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


.




[D]I love the Christmas season, and the ex[A]citement of it all


I'm re [G] minded of what I’m thankful for, and the [D] friends I need to call


[G]Christmas is the season that we [D]share with family


and de[A]spite all the madness,it's still [G]wonderful to [D]me.


.




Verse 2


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[D]Christmas doesn’t need all those [A]fancy store bought things


The real [G]gift of the season, is the [D] love that Christmas brings


full of [G] many precious memories and [D]stories told just right


but you're [A]on my mind and in my heart, and I'm [G] missing you to [D]night


.




Chorus


.


[G]It’s a chance to be thankful for the[D] blessings we receive


It re[G]minds us of the reasons, that [D]help us to believe


so I’m [G]wishing you a Christmas, filled with[D] memories and love.



O-Oh[A]Home is where my heart is, you’re the [G]one I’m thinking [D] of




.




Verse 3


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[D]On Christmas, lovely Christmas, may all your [A] dreams come true


may you [G] find joy and laughter, it’s what I[D] wish and pray for you


but what[G] I want the most this Christmas, isn't [D] underneath the tree


it's the [A]magic of Christmas, that can [G] bring you home to [D] me.




Chorus


.


[G]It’s a chance to be thankful for the[D] blessings we receive


It re[G]minds us of the reasons, that [D]help us to believe


so I’m [G]wishing you a Christmas, filled with[D] memories and love.


O-Oh[A]Home is where my heart is, you’re the [G]one I’m thinking [D] of


.


[A]Home is where my heart is, you’re the [G]one I’m thinking [D] of


yeah, [A]Home is where my heart is, you’re the [G]one I’m thinking [D] of



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354 Reply by TIGLJK

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Here is a christmas song I wrote a few years ago ( some of you may remember it) - recorded by my friend Jim Cristaldi

https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/jim-kenyo … s-childmp3

Merry Christmas everyone - Hope you all have a fantastic  and healthy Holiday season !
Jim     

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This is on soundcloud.
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/give-me-christmas

I hope it doesn't hurt your ears too badly.

Merry Christmas to all my Chordie friends!!     

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This is on soundcloud.
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/give-me-christmas

I hope it doesn't hurt your ears too badly.

Merry Christmas !

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357 Reply by TIGLJK

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I made a bunch of changes - lyrics and chords.

Hope y'all like it.

I have a wicked cold right now so I doubt I can record it for a while.
Anyone out there wanna give it a go - I 'd love to hear your version

Jim     

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358 Reply by TIGLJK

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Mojo  You still got it man !  This sounds awesome - this song fits your style perfectly.  Really love it !  Thanks for sharing   Jim     

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Give Me Christmas By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


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[D] Christmas is ,[G] coming gotta [D]decorate my [G]tree


[D] Oh the stress of it [G] all,sure fights the [A] joy that it [D] brings


[D]Worrying what to buy [G]and how to [D] pay for it [G] all


I’m just [D]praying that [G] Jesus can [A] help with those [D] things


.


Verse 2


.


[D]I’ve got all of these [G] names on my [D] Christmas card [G] list


[D]Some I’ve lost [G]touch with, as the [A]years have rolled [D] by


[D]But you’re the one I’m [G]missing [D] each 'n every [G] day


though you’re [D] only a[G]thought away,I still [A] ask myself [G] why




.


Chorus


.


So [D] give me good [C]memories that [G] I can hold [D]on to


[D]send me some [C] wishes, that [G]make dreams come [D] true


[D]Please give me [C] Christmas, and [G] give me a [D] reason


[D]to believe there are [C] angels, that can [G]fly me to [D] you


.



Verse 3


.


[D]Change always [G]happens, ya’ know [D] time don't stand [G] still


[D] I think back in [G] time,when our [A] children were [D] small


[D] I still hear their [G] laughter, and see [D] smiles on their [G]faces


seems that [D] Christmas was the [G]best time that [A] I can re[D]call


.


Chorus


.


So [D] give me good [C]memories that [G] I can hold [D]on to


[D]send me some [C] wishes, that [G]make dreams come [D] true


[D]Please give me [C] Christmas, and [G] give me a [D] reason


[D]to believe there are [C] angels, that can [G]fly me to [D] you


.


Outgo – play last two lines,  a little slower


.


Yeah, [D] give me good [C]memories that [G] I can hold [D]on to


[D]send me some [C] wishes, that [G]make dreams come [D] true


[D]Please give me [C] Christmas, and [G] give me a [D] reason


[D]to believe there are [C] angels, that can [G]fly me to [D] you





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360 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thanks Graham 
I love John Prine - one of the great writers.     
I just made a couple small lyric changes and  transposed the chords from E to D so it was easier for me to play and sing.
Thanks for the kind words Graham.

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361 Reply by TIGLJK

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Give Me Christmas By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


.




[D] Christmas is ,[G] coming gotta [D]decorate my [G]tree


[D] Oh the stress of it [G] all,sure fights the [A] joy that it [D] brings


[D]Worrying what to buy [G]and how to [D] pay for it [G] all


I’m just [D]praying that [G] Jesus can [A] help with those [D] things


.


Verse 2


.


[D]I’ve got all of these [G] names on my [D] Christmas card [G] list


[D]Some I’ve lost [G]touch with, as the [A]years have rolled [D] by


[D]But you’re the one I’m [G]missing [D] each 'n every [G] day


though you’re [D] only a[G]thought away,I still [A] ask myself [G] why




.


Chorus


.


So [D] give me good [C]memories that [G] I can hold [D]on to


[D]send me some [C] wishes, that [G]make dreams come [D] true


[D]Please give me [C] Christmas, and [G] give me a [D] reason


[D]to believe there are [C] angels, that can [G]fly me to [D] you


.



Verse 3


.


[D]Change always [G]happens, ya’ know [D] time won't stand [G] still


I [D ]think back in [G] time,when our [A] children were [D] small


[D] I still hear their [G] laughter, and see [D] smiles on their [G]face


seems that [D] Christmas was the [G]best time that [A] I can re[D]call


.


Chorus


.


So [D] give me good [C]memories that [G] I can hold [D]on to


[D]send me some [C] wishes, that [G]make dreams come [D] true


[D]Please give me [C] Christmas, and [G] give me a [D] reason


[D]to believe there are [C] angels, that can [G]fly me to [D] you


.


Outgo – play last two lines,  a little slower


.


Yeah, [D] give me good [C]memories that [G] I can hold [D]on to


[D]send me some [C] wishes, that [G]make dreams come [D] true


[D]Please give me [C] Christmas, and [G] give me a [D] reason


[D]to believe there are [C] angels, that can [G]fly me to [D] you





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362 Reply by TIGLJK

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Looks Great Derek !  I agree with Graham - you looked very relaxed and content.
Was there supposed to be any sound ?     

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Graham

music sounds good - looks like a fun party !

Watching it reminded me of the lyrics to the Brad Paisley song - Alcohol

And since the day I left Milwaukee
Lynchburg and Bordeaux, France
Been making the bars lots of big money
And helping white people dance
I got you in trouble in high school
But college, now that was a ball
You had some of the best times
You'll never remember with me
Alcohol, alcohol

Thanks for the share - Cheers to a Happy Holiday season !

Jim     

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Christmas Comes But Once A Year Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


[C]Christmas comes but [G]once a year


[Am]Angels singing for [Em] all to hear


To [F]celebrate the [C]birth of Christ


Re[F]membering his [G] sacrifice




Verse 2


[C]It’s much more than [G]what it seems


[Am]Heavenly thoughts and [Em] worldly dreams


It [F]reminds us of how[C] life begins


As [F]well as the love we [G] have within




Chorus


[C] Christmas comes but once a year


oh,[Em] look for that special star


[Am]Share your joys and all your love,


my [F]heart will always [C] be where you[G] are






[C]Oh, Christmas comes but once year


with [Em] joyous smiles and holiday cheer


[Am] remembering as church bells ring


the [F]lasting love of the [G]newborn [C]King


and the [F]hope for [G] peace that a New Year [C]brings


Verse 3



[C]So as we join with[G] family and friends


[Am]we think of those we [Em]won’t see again


and [F]know their light's still[C]shining on


their [F]spirit's still with us though[G] they are gone




Verse 4


[C]So as you gather round your [G]Christmas tree


[Am]Search your soul and [Em]make your peace


Oh [F]open your heart for the [C]world to see


And [F]share your love,let it [G] set you free




Chorus


[C] Christmas comes but once a year


oh,[Em] look for that special star


[Am]Share your joys and all your love,


my [F]heart will always [C] be where you[G] are




[C]Oh, Christmas comes but once year


with [Em] joyous smiles and holiday cheer


[Am] remembering as church bells ring


the [F]lasting love of the [G]newborn [C]king


and the [F]hope for [G] peace that a New Year [C]brings


oh, re[F]member the [G]love of the new born [C]King


and the [F]hope for [G] peace that a New Year [Cadd9]brings[C]



     

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Phill
That is wickedly awesome ! Love the ending - sounds like an organ or elec piano joining in - really gives it some push !
the music flows so easy and smooth  - accented by your voice.
Love the photo as well, grandkids I assume ? Great recording Phill !

Jim

PS Nice job by your Wales National Futbol team - hanging in there to tie the USA. Well played.     

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Took Phill's advice and made some changes to both chords and lyrics

This is the new version.

Walking On Water by Jim Kenyon







Verse 1


[G] when you smile at me, oh, the [F] rest of the world doesn’t [C]matter


and each [G] time you kiss me, I [F]hope it lasts a little [C]longer


and every[F]time we’re near, and every[C]thing we do, makes love [G]stronger


I tell ya’ [F] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.


Chorus


.




Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, be [C]cause of [G]you


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, when [C] I’m with [G]you


[F][C] [G][G]


[F][C] [G][G]


.




Verse 2


.


[G] when I hear your voice, yeah, it [F] brings a smile to [C]my face


And when you [G] hold my hand my [F] heart begins [C]to race


And there’s[F] nothing in this world that [C] ever can take [G] your place


You know you [F]always make me [C]feellike I can walk on [G]water


.


Chorus



Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, be [C]cause of [G]you


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, when [C] I’m with [G]you


[F][C] [G][G]


[F][C] [G][G]




.Verse 3


.


[G] why does my soul feel so [F] free when I feel your [C]touch


how can [G]someone as wonderful as [F] you love me so[C]much


you know [F]you are everything that's [C]right in my [G]life


I tell ya’ [F] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.


Chorus


.


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, be [C]cause of [G]you


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, when [C] I’m with [G]you


[F][C] [G][G]


[F][C] [G][G]


.


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, when [C] I’m with [G]you


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, be [C]cause of [G]you


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, I walk on [G]water, when [C] I’m with [G]you


outgo- play last line slow


Yeah [D] water, I walk on [C]water, it’s your [G] love that[C] makes it [G]true



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A song I wrote for chordie SOTM

I think it probably needs a "just music" solo spot where the chords or something changes, but I am not that talented musically to figure that out.

I think Phill once told me to use a bridge - still haven't mastered that idea yet though smile  !
I wrote it after my wife gave me a great good morning kiss and long hug yesterday- left me feeling pretty darn good smile
Let me know if you have any ideas that would make it better

Thanks 
Jim



Walking On Water by Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


[D] when you smile at me, the [C] rest of the world doesn’t [G] matter


And each [D] time you kiss me, I [C] hope it lasts a little [G] longer


Every[D]thing I think, every[C]thing we do,makes our love [G] stronger


I tell ya’ [D] you always makes me [C]feel like I can walk on [G]water


Yeah [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.




Chorus


.


And I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


‘cause of [D] all of the [C]things that you [G]do


oh I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


every [D] time I’m a[C]lone with [G]you


can’t help [D] feeling like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


oh, baby, I[D] think that [C] you feel it [G]too



.




Verse 2


[D] when I hear your voice, it [C] brings a smile to [G]my face


And each [D] time we hold hands [C] my heart begins [G]to race


There [D] ain’t nothing in this world [C]that ever can take [G] your place



just sayin' [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


Yeah [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.




Chorus


.


And I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


‘cause of [D]all of the [C]things that you [G]do


oh I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


every [D] time I’m a[C]lone with [G]you


can’t help [D] feeling like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


oh, baby, I[D] think that [C] you feel it [G]too


.




outgo- the  last line plays slow


.


yeah I [D]feel like I’ll be [C]walking on [G]water,


praying [D] it’ll be, my [C]whole life [G]through


yeah I [D]feel like I’ll be [C]walking on [G]water,


and you [D]know it’s all [C] because of [G]you





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Well here is a second entry for me...
hope to record it sometime this month smile
feel free to have a go at it if you want.
of course, it's very simple and basic musically, but the lyrics are pretty meaningful .
I think it probably needs a "just music" solo spot where the chords or something changes, but I am not that talented musically to figure that out.
I think Phill once told me to use a bridge - still haven't mastered that idea yet though smile  !
I wrote it after my wife gave me a great good morning kiss and long hug yesterday- left me feeling pretty darn good smile

Walking On Water by Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


[D] when you smile at me, the [C] rest of the world doesn’t [G] matter


And each [D] time you kiss me, I [C] hope it lasts a little [G] longer


Every[D]thing I think, every[C]thing we do,makes our love [G] stronger


I tell ya’ [D] you always makes me [C]feellike I can walk on [G]water


Yeah [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.




Chorus


.


And I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


‘cause of [D] all of the [C]things that you [G]do


oh I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


every [D] time I’m a[C]lone with [G]you


can’t help [D] feeling like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


oh, baby, I[D] think that [C] you feel it [G]too



.




Verse 2


[D] when I hear your voice, it [C] brings a smile to [G]my face


And each [D] time we hold hands [C] my heart begins [G]to race


There [D] ain’t nothing in this world [C]that ever can take [G] your place



just sayin' [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


Yeah [D] you always make me [C] feel like I can walk on [G]water


.




Chorus


.


And I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


‘cause of [D]all of the [C]things that you [G]do


oh I [D] feel like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


every [D] time I’m a[C]lone with [G]you


can’t help [D] feeling like I’m [C]walking on [G]water,


oh, baby, I[D] think that [C] you feel it [G]too


.




outgo- the  last line plays slow


.


yeah I [D]feel like I’ll be [C]walking on [G]water,


praying [D] it’ll be, my [C]whole life [G]through


yeah I [D]feel like I’ll be [C]walking on [G]water,


and you [D]know it’s all [C] because of [G]you





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Brian
That's hysterical - great observation.
Jim     

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370 Reply by TIGLJK

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Graham
I agree with Peatle - quite moving - strong lyrics. Really cool and seriously " on point" song !
Happens all over the world every day !  Well done Graham !
I also like the way the title leads you to mix her name and the common " Carol" songs @ Christmas - quite clever my friend!

Nicely performed - your voice in that shape is 100x better than mine at full
use.  smile

Jim     

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Beautiful song, beautifully done !! Way to go Jeff!!! Love that little interlude  - reminded of how a cowboy would be  singing it- sitting in his saddle - singing to the Beeves while looking to the sky !

Fantastic imagery from that song.

Well Done Jeff  Thanks for sharing smile
Jim     

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Jeff
being a cowboy wannabee, I am excited to hear this one as well.
Well written !
Jim     

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Zurf
Well played !

Can only be topped if the new boat owner takes you out fishing during the day, at night you play guitar around the campfire and you all have drinks and food paid for by the seller who got the cash ! smile

Ahhhh. the beauty of good friendships and music.

Congrats !
Jim     

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374 Reply by TIGLJK

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Zurf

I checked this out.... pretty cool instrument.

https://youtu.be/6HdxHYX7Yes     sounds very unique.

Did you use the rubber tube or the nickel wound srings ?     

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Congrats Zurf

Here is my question- and keep in mind I have very limited musical instrument knowledge. Does it have 6 strings or 4?


And most importantly- is it easier to play bass than a 6 string guitar?
As far as joining the band- holy crap- I’d give a lot to just have that experience- join!!! Just because you can- and represent all of us who wish we could!

Again congrats-

Jim     

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