Brian
Same here as what Phill said.
Grandkids are so cool !!! Nice performance and song.
Jim
626 2021-05-06 09:45:26
Re: Childs Play (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
627 2021-05-05 23:27:18
Re: twisting in the wind (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Mojo
I quite agree with Peatle, it's your unique style man !
I listened a couple more times today - really top notch performance.
Jim
628 2021-05-05 01:48:51
Topic: Unfinished Business (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
to be honest- after just listening to Mojo's new post " Twisting in the wind" this pales - but I will post anyways.
I will let you guess as to what it is about if you wish.
Unfinished Business By Jim Kenyon
Verse 1
[D] Well I saw you last evening, as I
cruised down an old memory lane
and I [G]thought to myself, that my life
will [D]never again,be the same
there’s [A]words inside I’ve rarely spoken
and [G]bonds of love that can’t be[D] broken
.
Chorus
Well I’ve[G] got myself, unfinished [D]business
Just[A] thinking about it , makes me wanna [D]cry
Yeah I’ve [G]got myself unfinished [D]business
‘cause I [A] never got the [G]chance to say [D]goodbye.
Yeah I’ve [G]got myself unfinished [D]business
Even [A]though I knowmy love will never [D]die
Well I’ve[G] got myself, unfinished [D]business
And [A] all my life I’ll [G] always wonder [D]why
.
Verse 2
[D]I’m missing the good times we had together
and the ways you always found to make me smile
I’m [G]holding on to the good times we shared
knowing [D] that I loved you all the while
oh[A] I know you’re happy wherever you are
You’re [G]out of sight, but never out of my [D]heart
.
Chorus
Well I’ve[G] got myself, unfinished [D]business
Just[A] thinking about it , makes me wanna [D]cry
Yeah I’ve [G]got myself unfinished [D]business
‘cause I [A] never got the [G]chance to say [D]goodbye.
Yeah I’ve [G]got myself unfinished [D]business
Even [A]though I knowmy love will never [D]die
Well I’ve[G] got myself, unfinished [D]business
And [A] all my life I’ll [G] always wonder [D]why
.
outgo
Well I’ve[G] got myself, unfinished [D]business
Just[A] thinking about it , makes me wanna [D]cry
Yeah I’ve [G]got myself unfinished [D]business
‘cause I [A] never got the [G]chance to say [D]goodbye
‘cause I [A] never got the [G]chance to say [D]goodbye
629 2021-05-05 01:44:22
Re: twisting in the wind (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Mojo
In my humble opinion - this could be a top 10 country song.
i think your best song.
Fantastic !!
Can you post the lyrics and chords here ?
you've got some talent my friend.
Wow - Just Wow !!
Jim
630 2021-05-01 10:43:04
Re: People Power (14 replies, posted in Poems)
Nice one Peatle.
Giving people to have a voice is crucial. Even by voting and not getting your candidate to win still exercises a fundamental human right.
Like the perspective Peatle !
Jim
631 2021-04-30 10:15:44
Re: the argument (6 replies, posted in Poems)
Phill
That left me speechless.
I cannot imagine the anguish of the moment.
So glad you found Ann - she ,ust be amazing to get you past something lake that.
Jim
632 2021-04-30 10:13:50
Re: Western Movie (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I liked it to. I think it has potential for a song
AS i was listening I had a coupe scene's pop in my head and a line or two.
I kept waiting for a change for like a chorus or something.
Sounded really good Scott and SonBream !
Jim
633 2021-04-28 10:18:58
Re: NBD (3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Beamer
Excuse my lack of knowledge
Do basses usually have 4 strings ?
Is playing a five string guitar harder ? What are the advantages of such a guitar?
Cool looking axe .
Jim
634 2021-04-25 19:26:38
Re: why is it? (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Mojo,
You playing alphabet soup chords and gigantic ranges of of vocals, even hammered, is 1000 % better than me playing and singing one chord and a nursery rhyme 
Just saying
Jim
635 2021-04-25 12:14:28
Topic: Covid: The Missing Years (Re-written) (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I changed the lyrics, chords and how it's played.
Covid: The Missing Years by Jim Kenyon
.
finger pick the verses, strum the chorus
.
[D]It was the 12th of March, and [G]Spring was on the way
I [A]looked out my window, seemed like an ordinary [D]day
Had a lot of plans in mind, with so [G]many things to do
Oh I [A]never thought a virus would have me feelin' sad and [D]blue,
.
[D]Everyone said China, eating [G]bats might be the blame
but it [A] really doesn’t matter much, we're never gonna be the [D]same
Wear a mask and keep your distance, and [G]listen to the news
well [A]what’s the truth, what are lies, and who is gettin'[D] screwed
.
[D]I thought this can’t be happening, it [G] seemed so damn surreal
with [A]people taking temperatures, and asking how you [D]feel
Closing down our schools and bars even [G]places that we eat
I'm [A]looking out from my front porch, just see an empty[D] street
.
Chorus
[D]Well Jimmy got quarantined, [G]Arlene wore her mask
[A] Did you get your vaccination, is the question they all [D]ask
[D]Things shut down all around the world, [G]isn’t much that we can do
[A]Just wishing we'd go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
.
[D]Thousands were getting sick, yeah [G]many people died
both [A] common folk and celebrities, a whole lot of people [D] cried
No concerts or games to watch, can’t even [G]watch our children play
and [A]Health care workers on the line, nearly every single [D]day
.
[D]Work from home, meet in zoom, makin' [G]tik-toc’s to pass the time
the hours [A] steal our lives away, while we all have to walk the [D]line
some never got their first kiss, some lost a [G]summer at the beach
others [A]lost the last chance to hold someone, cause they were out of [D]reach
.
[D]We talk about the future, but seems we’re [G]living in the past
as we [A]watch how the world is changing, and hide behind our [D]mask
someday they'll ask what was it like, was it [G] really how it appears ?
and I'll [A]say I don't remember much, it was covid, the missing [D]years
.
Chorus
[D]Well Jimmy got quarantined, [G]Arlene wore her mask
[A] Did you get your vaccination, is the question they all [D]asked
[D]Things shut down all around the world, [G]isn’t much that we can do
[A]Just wishing we'd go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
[A]Just wishing we'd go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
slow finger pick last line
yeah,[A]Just wishing we could go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
636 2021-04-24 12:24:31
Re: We Were Just Friends. ( Written By Phill and Peatle) (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Peatle,
As usual, Phill sounds great. Peatle - what a beautiful story ! Congratulations to you and Maree !
Cheers many times over !
Jim
637 2021-04-24 00:20:51
Re: Covid: The Missing Years (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
For me it would be Dylan
638 2021-04-24 00:19:47
Re: Covid: The Missing Years (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill
that's the easy way out - you can only pick one Who would it be?
639 2021-04-23 10:07:09
Re: Last Light Reflections (26 replies, posted in Poems)
you guys are all brilliant in your poems
640 2021-04-18 23:17:21
Re: Last Light Reflections (26 replies, posted in Poems)
pretty awesome boys !
surprised there wasn't a pickle thrown in the rhyme somewhere
641 2021-04-15 21:17:32
Re: Last Light Reflections (26 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle - Very well done ! I especially like the song at the end - beautiful and heartfelt. Jim
642 2021-04-14 10:39:34
Re: Death Rider w/ Jets addition (3 replies, posted in Poems)
interesting lyrics there Beamer
reminds me of Shakespeare's As You Like It:
With spectacles on nose and pouch on side;
His youthful hose, well sav’d, a world too wide
For his shrunk shank; and his big manly voice,
Turning again toward childish treble, pipes
And whistles in his sound. Last scene of all,
That ends this strange eventful history,
Is second childishness and mere oblivion;
Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.
your words mean the same to me - but an easier read.
I look forward to your rendition of it in song
Jim
643 2021-04-11 23:26:35
Re: Malcom (3 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle
So heartfelt with raw emotion. He would be so fortunate to call you a friend.
Hopefully we will all meet someday.
That was a fine tribute.
Cheers to you and Malcom !
Jim
p.s. - I quite agree with Phill
644 2021-04-11 18:02:28
Re: Covid: The Missing Years (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks fellas
Hard to pack more than a year's worth of emotions into one song
I appreciate the kind words.
Maybe someday I'll get around to attempt a recording.
Cheers to you all
Jim
645 2021-04-11 10:16:54
Re: Covid: The Missing Years (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Peatle
Yes 23 skidoo has a lot of meanings that kind of revolve around getting out of some place. some say it's used to also to quickly leave because it's dangerous.
My reference is just let's go - let's move on from covid
Their is actually a lot of controversy as to how it came about - many claiming fame to it's origin.
John Prine is amazing- as a song writer and as a performer.He was in the military and worked as a mailman for 6 years before he got his break.
LOL the cigarette- he is also chewing gum !
Sure wish I could have hung out with him for just a couple of hours, it would've been unforgettable I'm sure.
That would be a good chordie question - If you could spend an evening hanging out with any musician past or present - who would it be ?
Thanks for taking a look
Cheers
Jim
646 2021-04-11 00:32:06
Topic: Covid: The Missing Years (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I listened to John Prine yesterday and one my faves of his is " Jesus: The Missing years"
It is brilliant.
So I got the Idea to pay tribute to him since he passed away due to covid related circumstances.
I would suggest listening to his song @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suoJ6mLVBlU before your try to figure mine out.
These are my words and chords ( well actually - his chords )
Probably needs work but I'm tired
and I also got my second dose of the Vaccine today !!!
Covid: The Missing Years by Jim Kenyon
[D]It was early March, and Spring was on the way
[G]I looked out my window, looked like a pretty healthy day
Had [A]a lot of plans in mind, so many gigs to play
Never thought a virus, could take them all [D]away
.
[D]Everyone said China, eating bats might be the blame
[G]Doesn’t really matter much, life will never be the same
With [A]numbers, symptoms, strategies , everyday some new facts
what’s the truth, what are lies, and who has got our[D] backs
.
[D]I thought this can’t be happening, it seemed so surreal
[G]People taking temperatures, asking how do you feel
Closing[A] down our schools and even places that we eat
Looking out from my front porch, just see an empty[D] street
.
Chorus
[D]Well Jimmy got quarantined, [G]Arlene wore her mask
[A] Did you get your vaccine, is the question they all [D]ask
[D]Things shut down all around the world, [G]ain’t nothing much to do
[A]Just wishing we could go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
.
[D]Thousands were getting sick, yeah many people up and died
[G]Common folk and celebrities, a whole lot of people cried
No [A]concerts or games to watch, can’t even see our children play
Health care workers on the line, nearly every single [D]day
.
[D]Work from home, meet in zoom, make tik-toc’s to pass the time
[G]Silently stealing our lives away, seems like that should be a crime
Might [A]never gotten that first kiss, lost a summer at the beach
Lost the last chance to hold someone, cause they were out of [D]reach
.
[D]We talk about the future, but seems we’re living in the past
[G]Watching how the world has changed, hidden behind our mask
Can’t [A]give up hope, it’s been to long, wish the end was in sight
but if we all stick together, somehow, we can win this [D]fight
.
Chorus
[D]Well Jimmy got quarantined, [G]Arlene wore her mask
[A] Did you get your vaccine, is the question they all [D]ask
[D]Things shut down all around the world, [G]ain’t nothing much to do
[A]Just wishing we could go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
[A]Just wishing we could go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
[A]Just wishing we could go back in time and 23[D] skidoo
647 2021-04-09 10:54:10
Re: Garcias Glasses Demo (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Graham
There are so many... you and I seem to have similar taste in Music
The Cape - Guy Clark one of my favorites I have the lyrics posted in my classroom
Hendrix- Stone free
Hotel Yorba- All they got inside is vacancy
White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane great group
Down by the Riverside - Louis Armstrong - OMG his voice sounds like yours on this - like Phill said above - just adds to the music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ih3kVkk5_Q
Marakesh express - CSNY awesome harmonies
Last train to Clarksville - I was always a Monkees fan
There are so many here ! SO CLEVER !! great song
648 2021-04-08 21:43:31
Re: Ship of life video by Jim Kenyon (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I actually told Graham those exact sentiments - when I started putting it together I had an idea in my head, by the time I was halfway through I said to myself "holy crap - this a great song - it could mean 100 things to a hundred different people. Did the best I could as to how I saw it.
Thanks for the kind words.
Cheers to you all !
Jim
649 2021-04-05 17:30:40
Re: Song Phill worked his magic on,and recorded for me is now on YouTube (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
sure Graham can you send me the file via email
Be glad to
650 2021-04-05 15:54:04
Re: Song Phill worked his magic on,and recorded for me is now on YouTube (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thnaks for the kind words Peatle and Graham
Phill
Glad you liked it.
Thanks !!
Jim