3,951 Reply by Roger Guppy

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hey Badeye,

Thanks for the comment, however you don't know how lucky you are, the first prize was going to be a CD of my songs lol

Roger

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3,952 Reply by Roger Guppy

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Old Doll wrote:

Remember! A empty house is better then a bad tenent".

Helena,

This just cracked me up. My grandfather used the same expression - every time he broke wind!!

Roger

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3,953 Reply by Roger Guppy

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Emma,

That's better and, because of your age, it is good that your site is private.

Now back to important matters, your song. I have played it through a couple of times now and it is very nice. There were a couple of places where I felt different chord would help it flow better, but that may just be the way that I was singing it, so on the hole a very good job. Thank you,

Any chance of you being able to record this so we can put it on FoC?

Roger

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3,954 Reply by Roger Guppy

(18 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Goosebumps, that is what I got playing this, Helena. Beautiful chords and lyrics. GET RECORDING, please.

Roger

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3,955 Topic by Roger Guppy

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Another true story from my past, from about 35 years ago. My fear of dentists is legendary and this was the first and only visit to this guy whose name has been changed as I do not want to prosecuted for libel.

This is a very serious song about a very serious subject and I hope you will all treat it the way it deserves tongue

Recorded as usual: http://www.myspace.com/rogerguppy (This link no longer works as the song has been deleted from MySpace - see latest posting for update) **Edited 24-09-2012**


Roger




The Ballad of My Tooth and Mr Ballsoverby Roger Guppy


Intro:


[D][G][D][A][D][A]


.


.


Verse 1:




One [D]day I woke with [G]tooth ache real bad,


And I [D]suffered for day after [A]day,[A7]


'Cause [D]I am afraid of [G]dentists you see,


And do my [D]best to keep [A]out of their [D]way.[A]


.


.


Verse 2:




[D]After several days of [G]pure agony,


And [D]several long nights with no [A]sleep,[A7]


I [D]just had to go to [G]see a dentist,


A Mr [D]Ballsover was [A]further down my [D]street.[A]


.


.


Verse 3:




[D]With knees knocking I walked [G]in the surgery,


Had to [D]wait so sat to read a maga[A]zine,[A7]


[D]But my stomach was churning on [G]overtime,


So I [D]had to keep [A]going to the la[D]trine.[A]


.


.


Verse 4:




[D]I was sent in to [G]see the man,


And was [D]put in his large torture [A]seat,[A7]


I [D]sat right back with my [G]jaws wide apart,


And my [D]head was far [A]lower than my [D]feet.[D7]


.


.


Chorus 1:




He [G]had a good look and [D]said "This looks bad",


As he [G]tapped the offending [D]tooth,


Well [G]I just screamed and [D]jumped so high,


That I [G]had to climb [A]down from the [D]roof.[A]



.


.


Verse 5:




"It is [D]just as I thought" [G]he then said,


"Let's do it [D]now and not mess a[A]bout,[A7]


It [D]cannot be saved, it has [G]gone too far,


We will [D]just have to [A]whip it right [D]out".[A]


.


.


Verse 6:




With a [D]tremble in my voice I said [G]"OK, put me out,


Please [D]give me the jab in the [A]arm,[A7]


I have [D]never had a tooth removed while still [G]wide awake,


The [D]thought fills me with [A]dread and a[D]larm".[A]


.


.


Verse 7:




[D]"Don't be a sissy, nurse [G]get the cocaine",


Mr [D]Ballsover said over my pro[A]test,[A7]


"I will [D]not have it done with just a [G]jab in the mouth,


That is [D]it - there [A]is no con[D]test".[A]


.


.


Verse 8:



"I [D]won't hurt you, now [G]just act your age,


Your are [D]behaving far worse than a [A]child",[A7]


The [D]more he said the more that I [G]shook,


Even [D]though his [A]manner was quite [D]mild.[D7]


.


.


Chorus 2:




"Nurse [G]get the cocaine" my [D]how that phrase sticks,


For the [G]third time uttered this [D]man,


Well [G]that was it, I'd had [D]now had enough,


So I [G]got out of his [A]chair and I just [D]ran. [G] [D]




lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

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3,956 Reply by Roger Guppy

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jeff,

I like this one, I have played it through a couple of times now and I also found that it works very well using C7 instead of C and gives this song a completely different feel. In fact I think I will give it another run through now.

Thank you,

Roger

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3,957 Reply by Roger Guppy

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Daddycool,

I have walked down the road your song describes a time or two. It plays real easy and finger picks just fine, well done,

Thank you,

Roger

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3,958 Reply by Roger Guppy

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Dan,

I did manage to hear it. Great chord sequence and lyrics. A fine song.

Thank you,

Roger

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3,959 Reply by Roger Guppy

(6 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Hi Milt,

Per is looking into this is probably going to change the 'Mail' button to a 'Chopro' one as one or two members have already asked for this feature.

You have duplicated this question in the Chat section and having already seen it here in the right place I have deleted the other one. Unfortunately I did not notice that James has put a reply to you there explaining a 'work-around'.

Roger

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3,960 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Oooops Sorry James, reading through this thread I spotted Milts out of place question and as I had already seen it in the About Chordie section I have deleted it. I wil leave him a message to look here.

Again, sorry,

Roger

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3,961 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

upyerkilt wrote:

I am too busty for that

Ken

I am getting worried about you Ken lol

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3,962 Reply by Roger Guppy

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hey Rebel,

It now plays even better with that extra G in the chorus.

Roger

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3,963 Reply by Roger Guppy

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Rebel,

The A minor chord certainly adds the effect you were looking for. Good lyrics and chords progression makes a fine song, well done.

Thank you,

Roger

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3,964 Reply by Roger Guppy

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Helena,

As per usual sensitive and beautiful lyrics about a sad path I have unfortunately trodden twice. Still they do say third time lucky. Great chord sequence and, as it seem to be my favoured mode of play lately, I also finger picked it. Great song and I have to say that I also would like to hear you singing it. Well done,

Thank you,

Roger

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3,965 Reply by Roger Guppy

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Rebel,

Your song, being formatted, I could print out and this allowed me to play straight through from start to finish. The only problem with the chords for me is the long D in the chorus but without knowing a composers melody a long chord always causes me some doubt as to the melody so that is not a criticism.

It plays through beautifully and I liked the lyrics and to do what I know you like to I must say that I particuly like these lines that I can really relate to:

"And I don't know what happened to my innocent days
I guess I spent 'em well enough that they went away"

Thank you,

Roger

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3,966 Reply by Roger Guppy

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Great recording James,

They just keep getting better.

Thank you,

Roger

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3,967 Reply by Roger Guppy

(2 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Hi NandN,

Welcome to Chordie. If you click on Resources and then look to the bottom of that page you can select the tuning you wish to have as default and mandolin is amongst those listed.

Take care, 

Roger

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3,968 Reply by Roger Guppy

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Emma,

As I said, I thought that was your age and you have never said any different, but when I click on your website shown under your sign-on name says different and that is why I am confused.

On looking into this further I think I know what has happened but I will e-mail you privately about it.

Roger

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3,969 Reply by Roger Guppy

(12 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Hi hcullis,

Being another heavy Chordie user I will add my twopenny worth. I too have had no problems with viruses and if you look at the number of postings Ken, Old Doll, James and I have made you will see that we all spend a great deal of trouble-free time on this site.

Roger

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3,970 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Ken, the clocks going back would have given you an extra hour in bed. You should be as bright as a button and full of beans.

Roger

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3,971 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Ken,

If you re not using the ones you created you can delete them, wait 24 hours of so and then re-use the same email addresses to sign up as an Artist.

I did the same thing when I first opened a MySpace, it does not make it clear and is very, very confusing. Like Arkady there was much violence and bad language here until I realised.

Roger

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3,972 Reply by Roger Guppy

(15 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Ken and Alvee,

As a recipient of Old Doll's problems, maybe I should explain that comments were being sent to her MySpace Friends which was in fact an advert for a MySpace tracking system (to check who visits your site) and it came along with her photo as any normal comment would. It even displayed a picture of Tom (the face of MySpace) as though it was an approved accessory.

It appears that someone has taken information of Old Dolls MySpace Friends and her identity to send these comments. I am not a computer expert but if anyone has any practical advise to offer I am sure Old Doll will appreciate it. I am sure no one wants her to delete her MySpace.

Thank you,

Roger

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3,973 Reply by Roger Guppy

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Emma, 

I am a little confused here.

In May you said you were 12, which you confirmed in another post this month, and you indicated you were Australian (the timing of your postings and other indicatiors seem to uphold this) but your website says you are 17 and from Greece. As my reply to a 12 year old may be different to a reply to a teenager I would appreciate it if you can clear up the confusion, please.

Take care,

Roger

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3,974 Reply by Roger Guppy

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Rastaman,

Keep coming to Chordie as the music here is free, but you do have to make it yourself and that is the best way.

Nice song with a good chord sequence, well done.

Thank you,

Roger

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3,975 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Hi Toney,

I am afraid I only managed 49 seconds but I have only just got up so I will try and beat that later in the day. Mind you I did only stop smoking a month ago so I am sure that will not help.

Roger

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