601

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jeff

It's funny how n' when something strikes you that is inspiring enough to write.

Anytime, anyplace, anywhere.

your last stanza is me exactly in the morning.....  any bit of light and my sleep is done... gotta get up. It's like I might miss something if I stay in bed.

Good stuff Jeff


Jim     

Phill
Congratulations on the Wales tie in the futbol (soccer) EURO

This year should be a fantastic one - France is the favorite - but I have other ideas.

PS. this has nothing to to with music smile

Jim 

603

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Peatle

I quite agree  - several layes to digest.
WELL done my friend from  down under !
Jim     

604

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Phill,
gotcha !  I see what you mean.

It's funny though how sometimes ( not very often) it works the other side and it's the guy that gets used and dropped.

Everyone should adhere to the line you mention,  No means NO in every instance.  I have three daughters and I understand.

Good song Beamer - lots to think about.

Jim


p.s.  I think the judges have ruled that technically I did not disagree with you Phill, so it's still a "perfect 10"   record!  smile     

605

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

That is really thought provoking.

I am going to have to disagree with Phill which I never have but....

I beg to differ on this one... "sex without love is never truly satisfying "
sometimes it was way back when. Not that it made me a better  person - but it sure was satisfying (actually for both of us)     

606

(5 replies, posted in Poems)

Mojo

I was thinking that too.  Swear we are of one mind.  We gotta meet someday     

607

(5 replies, posted in Poems)

There once was a man from Wales
who played great music without fail
people came from afar
to hear him play that guitar
He sure knows those riffs and scales.

smile


Phill,
yours made me literally LOL !!

Jim     

608

(6 replies, posted in Poems)

Peatle

Mojo and I thought exactly the same - great rendition enhanced by the accent.
I also caught the date night line - way to go !!

congrats on a nice performance of a soulful message.
Jim     

609

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks Adrian

Welcome to the Chordie forum !     

610

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Peatle thanks for the kind words.

Phill- I will never know that feeling - I can only use my imagination and listen to what you and others tell me.
I am sure you have put many hours in to get where you are musically.

Mojo   SRV is one of my faves as well -  Jimi is just - well Jimi !
They are two of the standards by which we measure for sure.

Thanks fellas for taking a look.
I am not sure about the chords or phrasing - but the picture of playing a guitar that great  was in my head and I decided to put on paper.
Cheers to all

Jim     

611

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I listened to some fantastic guitarists through the weekend and it left me amazed, speechless, jealous and appreciative. So I go t thinking of what it must be like to be so good with a guitar- that it becomes a part of you .  This song is a tribute to all that can make their guitar part of their soul. It must feel awesome.


That Ol’ Guitar By Jim Kenyon


[G]I’ve always wondered what being [C]one with the guitar must be [G]like


[G]spontaneous combustion of the [C]soul, the fingers, and the [G]mind


[C]A sound that comes from ten eras, yet [G]still can bring you home


‘ol Doc [D]Watson would say play it pretty, and[C] touch those strings so [G]kind




.




do you hear your heart while playing, can those strings move your soul


can you play it fast  like a sheriff chasing you down some ol’ country road


will you play it clean and sexy, so that guitar needs a cigarette when done


does it feel like the crossroads, stealing that devil’s fiddle made of gold




.




Chorus


just [C]close your eyes and start swaying as your[G] fingers caress those strings


play a [D] masterpiece so moving, it helps you [C]handle whateverlife may[G]bring



A [C]melody from the soul, with a rhythm that [G]lasts all through thenight


With a [D]sound so sweet, It makes everything in the [C]world seem [G]alright




When you strum can you feel those blues running through your blood


can it help you get through some lonely nights when you’ve strayed too far


do you play it so it makes everyone wonder if they should laugh or cry


it takes you to anyplace you want to go  when you’re one with your guitar 



.




  Chorus


just [C]close your eyes and start swaying as your[G] fingers caress those strings


play a [D] masterpiece so moving, it helps you [C]handle whateverlife may[G]bring


A [C]melody from the soul, with a rhythm that [G]lasts all through thenight


With a [D]sound so sweet, It makes everything in the [C]world seem [G]alright





612

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Mick Jagger singing country - pretty funny !!     

613

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Mojo - another superb one!  You sound so much like Guy Clark on this one.  I kept waiting for a little chorus in there somewhere.  I bet this stuff  happens all the time.  I still can't believe that with your style, voice and playing abilities that you aren't signed to a contract by some recording company !  You are special Mojo !  Jim     

614

(9 replies, posted in Poems)

nice one EB !
Many scenarios applicable - imagination food for everyone!

Jim     

Beamer

" Black and White will make you cry'

Never truer words spoken

in education it sums up why we are :
Every kid gets a trophy
No child can fail
etc...


people are afraid to tell the truth if it hurts
the twisted  thinking is that somehow  it is helping them, but in my humble opinion - it cripples them.

great line

Jim     

616

(7 replies, posted in Poems)

Peatle

I can tell you that as a long time teacher - these kids are coming out of school with that exact mentality.

Always " Me First - where is my trophy - I want the money and damn the character !"

Good stuff Peatle .  I can't wait to see what you post on the next inclement weather day !!

Jim     

617

(15 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jeff
I quite agree with all the above
Pete and Phill are showing the love
Brian is  liking the scheme thereof
and your message fits just like a glove
the world in ways has become degenerate
but your song seems the best predicate !

Thought it was genius work my friend - made me think a lot !

Well done!
Jim

618

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Awesome Graham!!!
Hope you find time

I would love to hear how a crowd reacted to it
If you ever do play it out I. Public

Thanks for the kind words

Jim     

619

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I would love to hear it Beamer !     

620

(5 replies, posted in Poems)

EB

Classic

I immediately thought of several scenarios there.

That has the making of  a really good song !
I was playing around with it - I hope you don't mind.

This my thoughts in terms of song

Purple
[C]In a cafe we sat
having a coffee and a [G]chat
[C]talking `bout music and art
as the background soft music [G]played
[C]i told her  to  close your eyes
and then i closed [G]mine
[C]I asked her to tell me the colours
she imagined in her  [G]mind
she said [D] I see red and [C}blue
while I was seeing [G] purple

Great concept her Brian - well done.

Jim 

ps - every song I've ever written had to have rhyme - this one because of the color scheme
- LOL " Purple" !!!      at first it felt funny - but I actually like this -  it gives such a twist when it doesn't rhyme.

Thanks for opening that door for me !

621

(5 replies, posted in Recording)

Phill and Peatle

Music was great !  Video was really cool - loved the special effects !  I even got the Papa Whiskey ( Phill Williams)  ! 
Well done chaps !  you are an excellent team
Cheers - Jim     

622

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks Graham

I think a lot of people have been in that spot where they mad a choice and then regretted it.     

623

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I went out of my comfort zone on this - it's kinda punkish  smile in my head.
probably needs some refinement  smile


Another Chance By Jim Kenyon


[G]Well it’s six in the morning and I [F]can’t get you off my [G]mind


[G]I keep on wondering why I [F]ever left you be[D]hind


[C] everybody’s [D]telling me that [Bm] I must be in[Em]sane


they’re[C] right because my [D] heart is drenched with [G]pain


.




[G] Every song I hear, every [F]picture reminds me of [G]you


[G]If I can’t get you back, I [F] don’t know what I’ll [D] do


[C] I can’t get my [D]head around, not [Bm]holding you every [Em]night


So I[C] lay awake and [D] hope that we get this [G] right


.




Chorus


I just [C]want to be with [D]you and [Bm]hold you all night [Em]long


and [C]can you please for[D]give me, I never [Bm] meant to do you [C]wrong


I just [C]want to be with [D]you, so [Bm] please take me by the [Em] hand


While I’m [C] asking you to[D]night, for another [G]chance



.





[G]Straight from my heart is [F]where I’m coming [G] from


[G] I know who we are and [F] what we can be [D]come


[C] I’m hoping for a [D] miracle or a [Bm] blessing from a[Em]bove


‘cause I [C] know you’re the [D] only girl I’ll ever [G]love


.


Chorus


I just [C]want to be with [D]you and [Bm]hold you all night [Em]long


and [C]can you please for[D]give me, I never [Bm] meant to do you [C]wrong


I just [C]want to be with [D]you, so [Bm] please take me by the [Em] hand


While I’m [C] asking you to[D]night, for another [G]chance


While I’m [C] asking you to[D]night, for another [G]chance


Yeah, I’m [C] asking you to[D]night, for another [G]chance



624

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

Zurf
Good to hear from you!!

Jim     

625

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks guys

I wrote it actually as a tribute and a way of wishing that I could have spent more time with my bothers in our older years -  I had two  pass away in the past two years  and my oldest brother has alzheimers to the point where he does not know me anymore.  I was looking at old family photos and the idea of this song just kind of
emerged in to my thinking.  Time just goes by so fast , we get caught up with daily happenings and things that seem so important at the time - and then suddenly something happens - and you wonder why you didn't spend more time with them.  I guess it was just a release verse for me.

Thanks for the kind words. I hope you all take the time to spend with your families- it really is irreplaceable.
Cheers
JIm