926

(2 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Hi Mosti90 and welcome to chordie!
Since chordie is a search engine, it does not host any songs.

Go to the 'Resources' page and see the FAQs for info on getting a site included in the search parameters.  James

927

(8 replies, posted in Electric)

Note for note, here is what you've got there
D
D
A#
E
G
D

Together, the G, A#, and D make a minor triad (1, b3, 5).
The E relates to G as the 6.
So, it is a form of Gm 6.

There are other ways of looking at this, but Gm6 seems to make the most sense.

Other ways
For instance, D, G, A# makes an augmented triad (1, 4, b6).
The E relates to D as the 2.  So it could also be called a D+ 2 or Daug 2.

Also, the E, G, A# makes a diminished triad (1, b3, b5).
The D relates to the E as a b7.  So it could also be called an Edim b7.

As with all the stuff, the precise name is entirely secondary to the sound - if it sounds right wherever you are using it, then it is perfect.  James

928

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

Wow!  This is a very intriguing idea and I want to try it - they say the Mac OSX version will be built soon, so I will hope it is very soon. 

http://www.ninjam.com/

I think nimjam has a natural customer base in chordie users - we are nicely dispersed to several continents on the planetary surface . . . the time zone differences would make for interesting scheduling.  If it works like they say, it could be a great way to collaborate on original songs and just plain old musical goofing around.

Nice find weedjie - I'm going to check it out and learn more.  James

929

(1 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Hi mrculp - I have had a similar thing happen once.  I 'published' a book, but it never appeared in the little window and I couldn't find it in the list (even though it was displaying the 'this songbook is public' notice).

This is what I had to do - log in and go to your songbook.  Then, 'unpublish' the book.  Finally, re-publish the book again.

If this doesn't work, then we'll have to ask 'admin' and see what he might know.  James

930

(5 replies, posted in Song requests)

Hi again AlecinOz - Thanks for asking for this song.  I have 'discovered' Boo Hewerdine (I'm sure he is quite relieved) via your request.  Tremendous songwriter.

Anyway, I have Bell, Book & Candle partially dissected and shall send via private email.  Great song - thanks for asking about it, now I can learn more about Boo Hewerdine music.
Look for my email.  James

931

(1 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi arkady - Probably the easiest way to define a chord would be to do use the little x's and number notations.  Go to the 'large chord chart' on the resources page and if you hover your mouse over any chord grid you will see what I mean.  You can put this either in the body of the message or put it 'in' the song by doing a comment line {c:yadda yadda yadda}.

932

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Glad you found it interesting, Tone Obsession94.

This one went through many changes and tear-ups and start-overs before finally starting to come together.  Still not certain it says what I want it say - but it is 'done' for now.  I plan to record it this weekend.

Realized after posting it this evening that it sounds alot like Richard Thompson's "Beeswing" - a masterpiece by a consumate artist:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K18xQgDS3U
Although the similarity was unintentional, I guess if I'm copying I might as well copy something fantastic.  James

933

(5 replies, posted in Song requests)

Hi AlecinOz - Couldn't locate any chords or tabs for this great song.
However, the song is actually by Boo Hewerdine and there is a very clear recording of it here:
http://www.boohewerdine.net/mp3/website/exclusive.htm

The chords are mostly F's with a few Bb's and an occasional C.  The real interesting part of the backing are the bass notes and that's the hard part to work out.

Lots of other good stuff at this artist's site also.  Great songwriter.

934

(31 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Looks to me as if our team effort has found an ending?  What do we do now?

Scrimmy82, you got this party started - what do you think?

935

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jeff, I have come to conclusion that waiting for my wife to get somewhere must be part of the fun of being married.  If I were habitually late, it would drive me nuts.

Seems like y'all probably missed a few innings of the game - too bad, but it was probably just the part where a bunch of guys ran around in matching outfits. . . .

Good song - James

936

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Here is another folkie manifesto from an old flower child.

Box of ToolsJames McCormick, July 9, 2007


You [C]need a box of tools to make your life complete


Basic skills and strategies to [G]keep you on you [F]feet.


You [C]learn 'em when you're little, use 'em as you grow


Simple lessons still apply es-[G]pecially when you're [F]old.


There [C]really is no mystery, just some simple rules


To make a real difference you [G]need your box of [F]tools. . .


You gotta have [Am]heart , [G] . . gotta have [F]smarts


[Am]Fortitude to [G]do what's got to be [F]done.


You gotta have [Am]cheer , [G] . . gotta [F]get past your fears


[Am]Courage to be-[G]lieve and over-[F]come . . .


With your [Am]box of tools the [G]game of life is [F]fun . . .


With your [Am]box of tools the [G]game of life is [F]won . . .


The [C]world is complicated, competitive and tough


The pompous and the jealous can [G]never get e-[F]nough.


They [C]claw their way to the top driven just by greed


Selfish and unscrupulous they'll [G]eat you to suc-[F]ceed.


There's [C]idiots and madmen, there's parasites and fools


To stay out of the food chain you [G]need your box of [F]tools.


You gotta have [Am]heart , [G] . . gotta have [F]smarts



[Am]Fortitude to [G]do what's got to be [F]done.


You gotta have [Am]cheer , [G] . . gotta [F]get past your fears


[Am]Courage to be-[G]lieve and over-[F]come . . .


With your [Am]box of tools the [G]game of life is [F]fun . . .


With your [Am]box of tools the [G]game of life is [F]won . . .


[C]I am an idealist, I work for freedom and peace


When we all act rationally the [G]wars and hate will [F]cease.


So [C]help the children grow up with independent minds


If they're thinking for themselves the [G]truths are there to [F]find.


Yeah [C]grow up to be thoughtful, hungry deep inside


To make the world a better place with [G]dignity and [F]pride.


You gotta have [Am]heart , [G] . . gotta have [F]smarts


[Am]Fortitude to [G]do what's got to be [F]done.


You gotta have [Am]cheer , [G] . . gotta [F]get past your fears


[Am]Courage to be-[G]lieve and over-[F]come . . .


With your [Am]box of tools the [G]game of life is [F]fun . . .


With your [Am]box of tools the [F]game of life is [C]won.



jpage_roxmysox has just helped me to realize that 'sulking teens' is something I do abhor.  A little moodiness now and then is OK, but some adolescents make a whole career out of 'public sulking'.

For some adolescents 'public sulking' it is the only way they know how to behave - like they are way too cool to have any fun.  They act as if moping about sullen and forlorn and swooning constantly is some sort of profound statement.  Get a life!

Goodness - I sound like some cranky old fart . . . maybe I'll mope around and sulk a bit!
Harumph!  James

938

(31 replies, posted in Songwriting)

The night was drawing in and cold air filled the sky
I could see forever sparkling deep within her eyes
Nothing could be clearer as we gazed into the stars
That nothing comes between two people sharing hearts

Touch of your soft hand brushed away your lies
The touch of your lips eased my breaking heart
The smell of your skin made me think of the time
First time holding you to be mine all mine

As the flash of a shooting start lit up the night
Something started stirring beyond the eerie light
We felt it both deep inside the marrow of our bones
While the wind whistled through the trees in melancholy tones

Chorus or Bridge . . .
Dance in the darkness dance still for me . . .
Just enfold me in the ecstasy
Hold me till the night light dims
Into nothingness and all that is.


The cold night said goodbye warm daylight filled the sky
Forever was still sparkling within her sleepy eyes

Tailgating?  It's not so bad - I live in a university town where tailgating before, during, and after the baseball and football games is a high art.  People take great pride in preparing delicious food and sharing with friends and passers by.

There are some 'extreme' tailgaters who arrive the day before the game just to get their gear set up and start cooking the BBQ.  Some groups have so much gear that it takes intensive labor by a team of experts to get it all properly deployed. 

Other groups keep it simple and have very simple fare and a blanket to sit upon.

I am not a sports fan (can't see much point in watching other people have all the fun) but the tailgating is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to socialize, eat, and laugh.  I like the multi-generational aspects of it - babies, grandparents, sulking teens, proud parents.

The only thing I dislike about the tailgating is that some groups leave tons of trash for other people to clean up - seems to me that if you bring it, you need to take it away also.

940

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Very cute, daddycool!
Reminds me of when our daughter was little and would line up all her dolls for tea party's.  I was even invited sometimes!  James

941

(31 replies, posted in Songwriting)

The night was drawing in and cold air filled the sky
I could see forever sparkling deep within her eyes
Nothing could be clearer as we gazed into the stars
That nothing comes between two people sharing hearts

Touch of your soft hand brushed away your lies
The touch of your lips eased my breaking heart
The smell of your skin made me think of the time
First time holding you to be mine all mine

As the flash of a shooting start lit up the night
Something started stirring beyond the eerie light
We felt it both deep inside the marrow of our bones
While the wind whistled through the trees in melancholy tones

Chorus or Bridge . . .
Dance in the darkness dance still for me . . .

942

(31 replies, posted in Songwriting)

No problem, badeye.  I was dithering around trying to add a line, and by the time I had posted the next line scrimmy82 had already posted - so I just went back and put in the next line.

Just add whatever you want.  The chords you put would be dandy . . . seems like we need either a chorus or a bridge of some sort.

It's great so far - needs more fingers in the pot!

943

(31 replies, posted in Songwriting)

The night was drawing in and cold air filled the skyI
could see forever sparkling deep within her eyes
Nothing could be clearer as we gazed into the stars
That nothing comes between two people sharing hearts


Touch of your soft hand brushed away your lies
The touch of your lips eased my breaking heart
The smell of your skin made me think of the time
First time holding you to be mine all mine

As the flash of a shooting start lit up the night
Something started stirring beyond the eerie light
We felt it both deep inside the marrow of our bones

944

(31 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Great idea scrimmy82 - it'll work!  James

The night was drawing in and cold air filled the sky
I could see forever sparkling deep within her eyes ........

945

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

Gitaardocphil, that is very interesting to learn about the composer of "My Way".
I had noticed in the literature list that the writer's name was French.
He died while standing in water and changing a light bulb????? Not an accident!

946

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Amen brother daddycool!  You be testifying!

947

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Houseofcards, I'm hearing this one with rockabilly twang and reverb - no idea what your backing chords might be, but seems like that sound would fit the lyric.  James

948

(1 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Another very sweet and tender song.  You're on a roll lately!

949

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Next time I'm on my riding mower I shall belt this one out as I bounce along.  This is a great sing-along song.

950

(1 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Very nicely said, daddycool.  Short & sharp.