Wow. I would take that everywhere. Looks great
52 2019-07-06 17:04:39
Re: White Lady (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
A great story Graham. I just Googled Salmesbury Hall and read about the White Lady. Seems like a slap to the back of the head might be coming your way, but I'm sure she'll love the song.
53 2019-07-06 14:00:58
Topic: The Last Great American Love Song (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Inspired by the Musicator Extraordinaire
Words by keepitreal
G A
Wonder if you remember that date
D Em
When JFK met his fate
G A D
Someone in a doctors office said
C G A
The president is gone and peace is dead
G A D
Someone somewhere in a song I wrote
G A D
Said thank God were free at last
G G Em
I had a dream of equality
C G A
Now that dream has passed
CHORUS
G A D
Is this the song of America
G A Em
America you've only just begun
G A D
To sing the last great American love song
C G A
Don't sing it down the barrel of a gun
G A D
Walking through the sacred halls of learning
G A D Em
The voices of Angel's like a choir in my head
G A D
People trying to stop Cambodia burning
C A D Em
Nine of them are injured four of them are dead
G A
A friend of mine in a dream I had
D Em
Told me, give peace a chance
G A D
Imagine if theirs only sky above
G A
In a world that's gone insane
D Em
With the suffering and pain
C G A
He said that all you need is love
CH
(a little slower)
G Bm
The western world looks up to you
C Em
America to pull us through
Bm C G
You're always there to lend a helping hand
F C G
But America please try to understand
F G C Am
We want to be a part of that great dream your selling
F G C Em
It's just that we can't be sure who's truth it is you're telling
54 2019-07-04 14:33:20
Re: Super hero (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice one Graham. Love the switch from folk Ballard to rock chorus.
55 2019-07-04 11:16:01
Re: The Last Great American Love Song (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is so clever. Can't wait to hear it on Soundcloud.
56 2019-07-04 00:47:34
Re: Can't Do Anything With These (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is a work in progress from an I'll educated , ill informed Englishman. I hope no one finds it offensive.
Inspired by, Strummer Boy Bill
Words by, keepitreal.
Walking through the sacred halls of learning.
Voices of Angel's like a choir in my head
People trying to stop Cambodia burning
Nine of them are injured, four of them are dead.
CHORUS
Is this the song of America
America you've only just begun
To sing the last great American love song
Don't sing it down the barrel of a gun
Someone, somewhere in a song I wrote
Said thank God, were free at last
I have a dream of equality
Now that dream has passed
CHORUS
A friend of mine in a dream I had
Told me to give peace a chance
Died in the arms of his lover
Never got to have that one last dance
CHORUS.
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That's the story so far, with a few more verses to write. If anyone is offended please let me know and I won't post the finished product.
57 2019-06-23 18:51:09
Re: Sad news... (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sorry to learn of your loss. I've been on that journey myself so I know pretty much how you're feeling right now. Don't try to rush things , it all takes time, and don't be afraid to talk to people and express your feelings. I wish you all the best.
58 2019-06-16 20:36:08
Re: Stormy Skies (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Personally I love it and think to put words to it wouldn't help. It takes you off to somewhere else. As I sat listening through headphones, I could sort of imagine it as the music to some post apocalyptic film. In my humble and worthless opinion I think it's better left as an instrumental.
59 2019-06-16 20:26:01
Re: Ode to a Special Education teacher (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Ms Holmes must have been one great teacher to inspire you to write such beautiful words about her. I hope you record and post this one
60 2019-06-12 19:15:30
Re: Nkd (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Congratulations on joining the sleep deprivation society.
61 2019-06-11 20:57:18
Re: NGD - Maton mini 12 string (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I must admit it's the first time I've ever heard of Maton. Although according to their web site they're well established. I'm sure you're going to have lots of fun
62 2019-06-11 20:25:47
Re: idea 01 (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Absolutely and most definitely Pete Townshend in there. All I could picture was him windmilling with Moonie at the back thrashing around and Entwhistle laying some great bass lines down. Brilliant, piece of guitar work Beamer
63 2019-06-10 19:10:08
Re: quiet times on Chordie (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi neophyte. Getting to grips with the 12 string, but it sounds a little thin. I have some new (martin)strings to try, when I get round to re stringing. Thanks for asking.
64 2019-06-10 13:38:47
Re: Riffs That Knot Your Fingers (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The opening riff to Don't fear the Reaper. I start off fine but then get tied in knots after repeating it several times.
Another one is Hey Hey My My. Theirs two parts to the riff and I manage to mix them up.
65 2019-06-10 13:12:39
Re: quiet times on Chordie (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi I've been away from the scene for quite a while and recently started poking my nose in to see what's happening. This post gives me the perfect opportunity to say hello I'm back and looking forward to joining in the fun.
66 2018-08-13 19:15:48
Re: Who Influenced You The Most (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Had it not been for Neil Young I would probably never had picked up a guitar. Although not technically the best guitarist in the world he has a sound that is unique.
67 2018-07-05 14:27:56
Re: Canon D (6 replies, posted in Electric)
One of my favourite pieces of music from Pachelbel. I tried to lean this a few times but get lost after the first few bars. Have you checked out a version on YouTube by Per-Olov Kindgren? Not only does he sound great, he makes it all look so easy. Good luck. I hope we get to hear your version.
68 2018-06-04 11:37:06
Re: Active Pickups (or ... Never Too Old to Learn) (12 replies, posted in Electric)
Is Kim a fellow chordian ?
69 2018-05-12 10:15:34
Re: New updated recording on SC of song - Almost (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Love the guitar work, well written and sung in your own unique style. Great stuff.
70 2018-05-02 15:12:13
Re: Bankrupt????? (7 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Yes I was reading about that in one of the papers today. The article gave a long list of artists who used Gibson, then showed a picture of Clapton playing a strat
71 2017-12-27 00:20:32
Re: SO LONG FACEBOOK (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
A friend of mine fell into that trap. He took the family on holiday to Spain. His daughter was posting everything on f b. Not only was their house burgled but the burglars even put all the sink plugs in, turned on the taps and flooded the house out. Needless to say his daughter is now banned from using f b.
72 2017-12-06 00:01:53
Re: Dear Santa ... (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
A voice like Neil Young.
73 2017-12-05 23:58:19
Re: Woodstock version (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Got to go for Joni and her vocal gymnastics. And she's far prettier than the rest.
74 2017-11-29 16:36:26
Re: Often change tuning key? (11 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I keep one (acoustic) in standard tuning, another for experiment.
75 2017-11-24 12:40:22
Re: New member (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hello and welcome Kev.