Thank you fellas ! Here is a link to it - I did a quick version and put it on sound cloud
901 2020-06-30 18:28:19
Re: new song - Changed the title to Lonesome Highway (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
902 2020-06-29 15:43:40
Re: new song - Changed the title to Lonesome Highway (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I also wrote it using blues format. That sounds good too. 
903 2020-06-29 13:29:21
Topic: new song - Changed the title to Lonesome Highway (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I was driving down the road yesterday and passed a couple of tractor trailers. As I looked at the drivers - it seemed to me they appeared sad and lonely - I could be completely wrong !
This morning I was thinking about it and came up with this song.
Coming Into Memphis By Jim Kenyon
Verse 1
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[G]He’s just a cross country trucker, and he’s [C]hauling another [G]load
[G]Yeah, an all night trucker, driving [C]down solitary [G]roads
He’s been [C]knocking down the miles [G]one by one
all [C] by himself ‘til this[G]trip is done
with his [Am] memories of love dying [C]against the fading [G] sun
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Verse 2
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[G] He’s just a troubled trucker on the [C] edge of losing con[G]trol
[G] yeah, he’s a lonely trucker, with his [C]passion drifting from his [G] soul
Driving [C] through endless nights that [G]seem too long
And [C] listening for comfort in a [G]country song
While he [Am]wonders how [C]things ever got this [G]wrong
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Chorus
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Well now he’s [Em]coming into Memphis, it’s [C] ’bout the break of [G]dawn
he's[Em] heading back to Memphis but he [C]knows she’ll be [D]gone
just [Em]a few more miles and [C] he’ll be reaching [G]home
and like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone
Verse 3
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[G]Thinking about his woman who [C]left him for another [G] man
[G]Yeah she broke his heart as [C]only a woman [G]can
while he [C] rambled down those [G]friendless roads,
She got[C]tired of waiting for [G]him to come home
She [C]found her lovin’ and[G] she's happy now
and he [Am] wishes he could go [C] back and change it some [G]how
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Chorus
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Well now he’s [Em]coming into Memphis, it’s [C] ’bout the break of [G]dawn
he's[Em] heading back to Memphis but he [C]knows she’ll be [D]gone
just [Em]a few more miles and [C] he’ll be reaching [G]home
and like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone
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slower
like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone
like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone
yea,like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone
904 2020-06-29 10:26:03
Re: search function (4 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Nope, mine works fine
905 2020-06-27 16:42:51
Re: El Paso (cover) Robbins (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Richard
Sorry I missed this one - just happen to see it today !
That was excellent. It is a very difficult song to sing !
It is one of the true country classics.
Marty Robbins had the horses in the back before it was cool.
Thank you so much for doing this cover.
Jim
906 2020-06-27 16:33:42
Re: A Thing Called Love (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
nice one Curt - you are a very good performer
jim
907 2020-06-27 10:17:17
Re: A Few To Many (4 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Russell - Great stuff - love the song ! Performance was flawless as much as I can tell. Well done !! Jim
908 2020-06-20 23:05:06
Re: In Times Like These (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice - great message in the lyrics !
Jim
909 2020-06-19 11:53:39
Re: Blues Friday New Page (311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
WOW CG This is a fantastic find !
I never knew Dion played the blues.
These songs are excellent - especially the one with Van Morrison and J.L. Walker !
Thanks - I'll be listening to these today as I work at my house.
Happy Weekend !
Jim
910 2020-06-19 11:44:57
Re: Candy Shop (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
a classic !!! well done boys
jim
911 2020-06-18 10:48:16
Re: The BOX (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
EB
I agree with Phill - you can't do this!
It's like working all night to get that first kiss and with lips a millimeter away - turn your head and walk away.
Great suspense ! I think with some work it could become lyric.
Jim
912 2020-06-16 10:52:27
Re: Hello World! (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome Frittycat !!
Lots of great people here from all over the world.
Welcome !!
Jim
913 2020-06-16 00:34:17
Re: Jim Kenyon Email hacked ? (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
hopefully it is fixed now.
Sorry
914 2020-06-13 00:37:44
Re: If the cap fits (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I like it Graham
915 2020-06-13 00:35:55
Re: Blues Friday New Page (311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
CG
I didn't have time to listen to all, but the ones I did I liked - he is a very good performer.
Thanks
Jim
916 2020-06-09 01:17:05
Re: Has anyone heard from Bill & Dondra recently? (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I sent him an e card last week - he read it but I did not get a reply
917 2020-06-07 12:38:54
Topic: New Song - The Creation (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I was sitting in my backyard admiring the trees and flowers, listening to and watching all the birds with my grandson.
I thought even in these miserable Covid times - I am still so blessed. After my grandson left I picked up my guitar and started playing around with some lyrics and came up with this. I think the tempo is about 120 BPM - but what do I know about music ? :)
The Creation by Jim Kenyon
[G]On the first day when God created Earth in all its beauty and [D]all its worth
[D]In all its worth for all to see, he the created the Earth for [G]you and me
[G]Next was the sun with rays so bright, lit up the sky with [D]Heavenly light
[D]Oh, Heavenly light so all could see, beautiful creatures [G] living free
[G]Then came the night with clouds passing by, stars and the moon shining [D]in the sky
[D]’Shining in the sky oh so bright, angelic ’s beauty til the [G] morning light
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Chorus
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Oh [C]God Created [G]heaven [C]and [G]Earth, gave [D]every living thing a [G]heavenly birth
Oh [C]in all his glory from[G] up[C]a[G]bove, he [D]still watches over with [C]all his [G] love
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[G]Then came the land, and the seven seas, animals and fish living [D]as they please
[D]Living as they please,it was so nice, yeah God had created a [G]paradise
[G]God put Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, gave them everything that [D]they’d be needing
[D]Oh he gave them everything they required , just about anything their [G]heart’s desired
[G] On the seventh day he sat back and took a rest, thought that the world was [D] truly blessed
[D] yeah the world was blessed and looking fine, he said now take care of this [G]world of mine
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Chorus
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Oh [C]God Created [G]heaven [C]and [G]Earth, gave [D]every living thing a [G]heavenly birth
Oh [C]in all his glory from[G] up[C]a[G]bove, he [D]still watches over with [C]all his [G] love
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Oh [C]God Created [G]heaven [C]and [G]Earth, gave [D]every living thing a [G]heavenly birth
Oh [C]in all his glory from[G] up[C]a[G]bove, he [D]still watches over with [C]all his [G] love
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Yeah he [D]stillwatches over with [C]all his [G] love
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play slow
[D]still watches over with [C]all his [G] love
hit each string on this last G
[D]still watches over with [C]all his [G] love
918 2020-06-05 09:32:29
Re: Blues Friday New Page (311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
CG
WOW ! JUST WOW !!
Crystal is awesome- what a voice - perfectly suited for the blues. I could not help think that she was a bit like Janis Joplin- only a better singer.
Every song on your list is performed stellarly.
Thanks so much for this find. A great way to start the weekend !
Jim
919 2020-06-03 23:07:06
Re: old age and drinking (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Very Good Mojo !
I love the Texas Twang you always spin on your songs.
Lotta truth in your words !
Thanks for sharing
Jim
920 2020-06-01 20:36:04
Re: ANOTHER LAST LOVE SONG (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Looks good Beamer !!
I like the way it rhymes, but not perfect - like keep/jeep it sutley reminds us that love is not perfect either.
Way to go - looking forward to the rendition!
Jim
921 2020-05-31 00:09:05
Re: believeable lie (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill
Yes indeed !
I am in awe of how fast time has passed by.
I want a "do over" ! I wish I could go back in time and just enjoy my kids more - seems I was always so busy.
I must admit I was jealous of my sons in law bc they got to marry my daughters - it's really hard to accept that anoter man can take your place after so many years of caring and protecting them.
Very cool song Phill - Darn - I wish I had your abilities !!
Hope you are well and not driving Ann too crazy !
We should collaborate again on something, I always love how you take my songs and make them magical !
Best wishes
Jim
922 2020-05-24 10:47:39
Re: Do It All Again (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff
Very good !
Phill - you and I think alike - I just told Pam yesterday that I feel like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day !
Jeff- hope to hear you perform it.
Jim
923 2020-05-22 10:28:48
Re: Blues Friday New Page (311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
CG
Good Stuff ! I listened to them this morning as I enjoyed fresh coffee watching the spring birds in my back yard. It was an awesome mixture of pleasure.
You always seem to find just the right blues music !
Thanks
Jim
924 2020-05-20 10:46:26
Re: Fugitive (5 replies, posted in Poems)
I love the mystery and intrigue here Brian
leaves the reader for a tonof ways to go with it as I can imagine a few different scenarios.
Well done.
Hope you are well and soon to be no longer a "fugitive from society" due to covid - 19.
Best wishes
Jim
925 2020-05-19 01:11:43
Re: Odd unidentified mandolin (13 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Graham
That is impressive - well done sir!
Jim