nice one Pete, made i laff. I thought my verse was risque...lol
my sea legs hadn't quite acclimatized
and the saddle was chaffing my thighs
i watched as she bounced in her saddle
all i could see were her gorgeous big eyes.
who's next?
726 2021-01-13 20:25:43
Re: Just A Girl From Texas (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
727 2021-01-13 11:15:32
Re: Just A Girl From Texas (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Goodnight Jim Bob!
Pete how about this for your opening line...
She rode my horse like her butt was on fire..
Her tight blue jeans up to her waist.
Her chequered shirt tied 2 inches higher.
And I had to ride hard to keep up.
I can imagine it sung to a kind of ghost riders beat. Over to you
728 2021-01-13 11:01:16
Re: rtu (4 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
We sometimes get spammers or idiots that post senseless posts, please ignore it means nothing.
729 2021-01-13 10:58:24
Re: new computer (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Ok Robert, welcome to Chordie. Without knowing what computer you have or operating system, it will be pointless giving you advise. If you have win 10 or above you should receive updates regularly. Windows have stopped updates for Vista and earlier. BTW programs are software so the driver should be downloadable. If you don't have a sound card built in your computer, you may find buying one fairly expensive especially if you can't fit it yourself. Go to your computer manufacturers web site and check for updates for your driver's. You will find websites that will check your PC for out of date driver's or you can purchase a program that will keep you up to date. I must warn you these may contain unwanted and often Hidden spy programs and you may get a lot of spam or worse. Good luck hope this helped
730 2021-01-12 20:32:05
Re: Cold Virginia Snow (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I can imagine the joy of them all only to be torn apart by a cowardly and vengeful act. They must have been devastated. My condolences.
731 2021-01-12 10:40:45
Re: Just A Girl From Texas (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Jim that song rocks even though it's a country, cowboy, barroom thing. Texas is getting a lot of attention lately. Let's hear it...
732 2021-01-12 10:34:24
Re: Cold Virginia Snow (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
OMG I know the civil war was brutal, but here you've brought a personal account of a tragic event. I have damp cheeks after reading and listening to your song a fitting tribute to your forefather. One word.... brilliant.
733 2021-01-11 10:48:09
Re: Hank Williams On My Mind (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
It's strange how inspiration works, but you certainly came up trump's with this one. What a great song, it has all the elements of a big country hit.
734 2021-01-09 23:27:37
Re: Chordie Member Has Won A Semi Final Place In A Worldwide Song Contest (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
it took me 20 minutes to find your song but you got my vote too. good luck
735 2021-01-09 23:23:31
Re: it's raining in Texas (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
hey Joe, I know I have relatives in Canada and my dad was in the navy during WW2 and he visited your fair shores...so you never know?
My recording device works from an SD card and it's holding around 6 unfinished songs at this time, they're all waiting for vocals, so what's the problem? I tend to sing quite loud and Ann moans to me about making too much noise, you can tell she appreciates my singing cant you? Therefor I have to wait until she goes out so I can belt out a few tunes which leads me to another problem...lock down! I need to sound proof my studio
736 2021-01-09 10:38:36
Re: Wretched Lives - on you tube and or soundcloud - featuring Phill (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well done with the video Jim. The song actually sounds better through a decent sound system!
737 2021-01-09 10:31:21
Re: it's raining in Texas (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well thanks y'all! It just goes to show how a phrase or event can give inspiration, so thanks for that AKA Joe lol. Global warming is messing things up constant rain is what we get in Wales! Just lately it's been sunny yet crispy. Winter here means summer in New Zealand and I believe almost zero covid.
Thanks Pete, maybe I'll write about Wellington next, plenty of beef in it?
738 2021-01-08 23:52:31
Re: it's raining in Texas (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
this was inspired by a remark made by Mojo. it's a bit of nonsense in which i also incorporated a little bit of romance as a nod to Jim
739 2021-01-08 22:45:05
Topic: it's raining in Texas (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
It's Raining In Texas.Undefined
(INTRO; Am-G-Am-G-Am-G-E7)
V1
[Am] I may forget to [E7] kiss you goodnight.
[Am] That doesn't mean I don't [Dm] want to.
[F] It doesn't mean our love's [C] not a success.
[E7] Just remember it's [Am] raining in Texas.
V2
[Am] We go out walking and I'm [E7] holding your hand.
[Am] Sometimes I may [Dm] forget.
[F] It doesn't mean our love's [C] not a success.
[E7] Just remember it's [Am] raining in Texas.
(CHORUS)
[F] The rain will [G] fall down.
[C] Wherever you [A7] are.
[Dm] And cold winds will [F] blow.
[E7] But the sun will still find you.
V3
[Am] Outside there's a rain storm the [E] north wind will blow.
[Am] Inside we're so cozy and[Dm] warm.
[F] We know our love's a [C] sweet success.
[E7] And we know it's still [Am] raining in Texas.
(SOLO OVER VERSE X2 > CHORUS)
V4
[Am] It's raining it's pouring it's [E] flooding the road.
[Am] It's like a river they're [Dm] panning for gold.
[F] Let me help you get [C] out of your dress.
[E7] Just remember it's [Am] raining in Texas.
Words & Music by Phill Williams.
740 2021-01-08 10:36:20
Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Pete FYI, it took a ton of will power to just record a six string, a twelve string and my voice! I know if I start from scratch and make it slower it will have the full treatment...meat and two veg with all the trimmings! Lol I am thinking about it!
741 2021-01-08 10:30:53
Re: the last song (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I also think this is a great song...long live the Texas rain which has given me inspiration for a song....!
742 2021-01-07 21:41:39
Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I've remixed the song (difficult to know the difference) and uploaded it to soundcloud, the full song is here now...
743 2021-01-07 19:48:19
Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
thanks Pete, but did you like the song? 
744 2021-01-07 10:00:28
Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
The thought had occurred to me but then it reflects that even a traumatic experience can be pushed to one side and result in a happy ending? Not to minimise the seriousness of sexual abuse of a young person but everyone deserves a little happiness with the help and love of a good partner.
With lock down we hear a lot of abuse both physical and sexual of those less able to protect themselves. My hope is that my song will offer even a little hope to those less fortunate.
745 2021-01-06 23:21:55
Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
recording uploaded already, find it here and leave a comment please
i've remixed and uploaded the full version
746 2021-01-06 23:19:01
Topic: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
this is a bitter/sweet song about an abused young lady that finds love but cant show her love due to her abuse years before
Melt Into The Crowd.Undefined
(INTRO; D-D/Db-D/B- D/A-Asus-A)
[D] She was a [D/Db] pretty girl.
[D/B] Though she didn't want to [D/B] kiss or cuddle.
[Asus] Something [A] happened long [D] ago.
[D] She flinched each time I touched her.
But she said “I really like you.
[Asus] “I Hate what [A] happened, but you don't [D] know.
[G] “He was my [D] favourite uncle.
[Bm] “He came to [A] me one night.
[G] “No one needs to [D] know the things he [A] did.”
[D] “But I cant sleep at night.
“And I cant hold you tight.
[Asus] “My company's [A] all I can give.
[D] “If you have patience boy.
“My confidence is destroyed.
[Asus] “But one [A] day I may [D] relax.
[G] “But for [D] now I'm broken.
[Bm] “And I cant [A] do romance.
[G] “We don't [D] need to show the [A] world.
“Just melt into the [D] crowd.”
[D] So I said “ that's alright.
I can wait because I love you.”
[Asus] Then she [A] cried and held my [D] hand.
[D] “There's not many like you.
“I'm so glad I found you.
[Asus] “And I [A] think I love you [D] too.
[G] “But for [D] now I'm broken.
[Bm] “And I cant [A] do romance.
[G] “We don't [D] need to show the [A] world.
“Can we melt into the [D] crowd?”
Words & Music by Phill Williams. Home Rex 5th January 2021.
747 2021-01-06 21:15:11
Re: Ha Ha Ha (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
nice one Brian. you sound like you're having a lot of fun
748 2021-01-04 20:39:26
Re: SHELTER FROM THE RAIN (Aka my $10,000 song) (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
beautiful song beautifully performed...money in the bank my friend
749 2021-01-02 09:37:10
Re: Wretched Lives - Dark Folk Version (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Guitar and vocal works well and adds a new perspective to the song.
750 2021-01-02 09:34:06
Re: Phill Williams Song Searchin' (7 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Big thanks to Pete for bringing a mediocre song to life. I rarely play my originals to Ann but I showed her the video and she came close to tears....big brownie points I may add!
The first part of the song is about her. The last part was inspired by Pete's poem about a homeless guy dancing for Pennie's. The chorus I had to make up. So, in effect three songs stuck together to make one...sounds like a spice girls song....