That was very cool man ! I enjoyed that !
Jim
1,051 2019-12-16 17:16:43
Re: Christmas gig (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
1,052 2019-12-16 05:28:56
Topic: Christmas Love (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Easybeat got me thinking about how Christmas might not be such a great holiday for some people and that a little kindness, understanding and help might very important to them rather than a present under the tree.
anyway here is the song I wrote - probably needs a lot of fine tuning.
Christmas Love By Jim Kenyon
[Em] oh, not every [G] one knows about [C] how I [G] feel
or [Em]maybe no one [G]cares [C] what is[G] real
ya know that [Em] there’s some[G] things no [C]one should [G]feel
Like when your [Em]begging a [G]stranger for [C]your next [G]meal
.
Chorus
[Em]Well, it’s Christmas [G]time all [C]through the [G]town
There’s [Em]Christmas [G]Spirit flowing[C] all a[G]round
Yeah It’s [Em]Christmas [G]time from[C] coast to [G]coast
won’t you [Em]give your[G] Christmas love to those [C]who need it the[G] most
.
[Em]Oh Christmas isn’t [G] always [C]what it [G]seems
For[Em] me it’s always [G]been a bunch of[C] broken [G]dreams
Yeah, now [Em] Christmas seems [G]just like [C] any other [G]day
When I [Em]spend my time [G]chasing the [C]blues [G]away
.
Chorus
[Em]Well, it’s Christmas [G]time all [C]through the [G]town
There’s [Em]Christmas [G]Spirit flowing[C] all a[G]round
Yeah It’s [Em]Christmas [G]time from[C] coast to [G]coast
won’t you [Em]give your[G] Christmas love to those [C]who need it the[G] most
.
[Em]oh it’s hard to find the[G] road [C]to make things[G] right
When there’s [Em]heartache and [G]tears all [C]through the [G]night
there’s always[Em]too much [G]darkness and [C]not enough[G] love
and the [Em]world comes[G] crashing down[C] from [G]above
.
Chorus
[Em]Well, it’s Christmas [G]time all [C]through the [G]town
There’s [Em]Christmas [G]Spirit flowing[C] all a[G]round
Yeah It’s [Em]Christmas [G]time from[C] coast to [G]coast
won’t you [Em]give your[G] Christmas love to those [C]who need it the[G] most
'
can’t you [Em]give your[G] Christmas love to those [C]who need it the[G] most
yea I’m asking
won’t you [Em]give your[G] Christmas love to those [C]who need it the[G] most
1,053 2019-12-15 23:01:27
Re: Christmas gig (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I got a fb page - I don't have a fb account
Wish I could see and hear it. I was baptized Salvation Army !
1,054 2019-12-15 12:48:52
Re: Forever and a Light Year (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
CG - What A great comment on Jeff's song - I quite agree - we need more stuff like this in the world!
1,055 2019-12-15 12:46:13
Re: Living With The Voice Inside (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yes Peatle- it happens to me all the time!
I will see something or hear some one say something that reverberates and it is like a
voice inside that sticks there until I write something about it.
For example the song I wrote Three Words, Eight Letters - I was in a little cafe having breakfast while waiting for my car to be repaired. This woman came in that I did not know, but I could tell she was distressed. She was a stunning middle aged gal, and as I sat there- the words to the song just kept coming to my head. I have no idea what really was the matter with her, but I just imagined a love story and fictionalized it in my head that I wanted to fall in love with her.
I use my phone a lot... instead of writing ideas on paper - I usually just text myself the idea.
Good topic my friend for those of us who like to write - I am interested to hear from everyone on this.
Jim
1,056 2019-12-14 21:08:58
Re: Forever and a Light Year (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Is that your wife in the photo ?
1,057 2019-12-14 20:21:56
Re: Forever and a Light Year (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff
That is beautifully written !
She is a lucky woman to those thoughts coming from your heart!!
Well done, my friend
Jim
1,058 2019-12-14 04:11:54
Re: NGIB (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thank you all. To me it sounds really good.
Beamer - I wish you were here to thrash on it to really see what it can do.
It has Seymour Duncan SH1's - a.k.a. Vintage Blues humbuckers. They growl very nicely, but also play so smooth on the lower volume end
Jim
1,059 2019-12-11 21:14:03
Re: NGIB (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thank you Graham and Neo!
Phill - yes they have a growl to them - it's going to take me a while to get used to them
Yes Peatle - pretty much why I build them - thinking maybe my kids and grandkids will appreciate them and remember me 
Thanks again guys for the positive feedback!
Jim
1,060 2019-12-11 17:38:58
Re: when its all said and done (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Mojo
I quite agree with Peatle
it is Outstanding - got that Texas sound ! Can you either send me the lyrics or post them along with chords ? Really a fantastic song - a plethora of great lines !
I like the one " tried to call back but nobody's home I'll just leave a message for the kids when they're grown " Thanks for sharing Jim
1,061 2019-12-11 00:39:52
Re: May not be your cup of tea (3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I like the part where he brought the kids on stage.
Not my top choice of music to listen to - but he is a really good performer.
1,062 2019-12-10 20:45:46
Re: The Way You Do (3 replies, posted in Acoustic)
glad to be of service. Love to have you participate a bit more in our forum as well.
Jim
1,063 2019-12-10 20:44:40
Re: NBD (13 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
DE
If you get to be like JJJ was - your wife would never had noticed !!
you can never have enough guitars -
Congrats on that pick up !!!
I believe you and Phill could pick up any guitar and make them sound sooooo sweet. Every time I hear someone like you guys here on chordie play it reminds of the line from the Springsteen song Thunder road - "Well, I got this guitar and I learned how to make it talk "
Sure wish I had he talent you folks have.
Jim
1,064 2019-12-10 11:57:24
Topic: NGIB (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
NGIB = New Guitar I Built
The trim is purple heart wood.
The cherry is from a tree in my back yard
The maple is from the gym floor they tore out of the school where I coach.
Sounds pretty good tome.
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1,065 2019-12-10 00:03:41
Re: NBD (13 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Phill
I was trying to find it.. I could not come close to that deal !
Nice job.
Jim
1,066 2019-12-10 00:00:40
Re: anyone know the song title for "up on the house top" (2 replies, posted in About Chordie)
1,067 2019-12-05 02:33:15
Re: SPRING; MOTHER OF NATURE (9 replies, posted in Poems)
Phill
That is fantastic- I love it
Jim
1,068 2019-12-04 01:13:46
Re: Another Saturday (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Roger - or anyone else - How do you know what a singers key is ?
Remember - I am a dunce when it comes to music
Jim
1,069 2019-12-01 21:35:12
Re: You tube views (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Or the 10 year old kid that reviews toys - he made 14 million last year
1,070 2019-12-01 21:34:06
Re: The Way You Do: Jake Owen & Bob Charles (3 replies, posted in Song requests)
This might be it - on chordify
https://chordify.net/chords/the-way-you-do-emmitotter80
I sent you this on another thread of the same topic about 10 days ago.
Jim
1,071 2019-11-30 17:43:44
Re: Another Saturday (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
wow that looks beautiful Richard !
1,072 2019-11-30 12:48:03
Re: Another Saturday (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Grey Saturday - perfect description !
It could've been Grey November for me.
Today I have a funeral of a friend to attend ( 4th one in November for me including my brother's)
the sky is Grey - weather forecast is 15" of Snow starting tonight through Monday am.
However with that being said.....
I stood outside last night from 4:30 - 7:45 in 28 degree weather waiting for Santa's arrival , parade and visit to Santa's shop
with my Grandkids and family ( which BTW was totally worth it! ) After all of that my grandson who is almost 4 in the car on the way home says, "Mommy and Daddy what did you tell Santa that you wanted for Christmas ? " It was so heart warming - makes you forget about the negative and realize that there is still so much good in our lives.
I am so grateful for my family and my friends- even the ones I've never met in person here on chordie
Phill
I have noticed the number of posts on here have dropped significantly. I guess everyone is busy,has other more important stuff going on, or for some reason is unable to post anymore. Whatever the case........ I miss the videos by Russell and the great songs by Mojo, the unbelievably cool insights of Strummerboy Bill, all the great songs and posts of our New Zealand Family - the golden voice of Jan, and the greatest stories and historical insights of Peatle ), JJJ's interesting stories, Beamer's open heart songs and Metalized everything ,Zurf's wildlife adventures and musical journey's, Badeye's always good stuff, Roger G's terrific perspectives, UJB and BGD, Easybeat and Dirty Ed, NEO, CTECH, Doug, Jets60 and of course Mekidsmom (Amy). My apologies if (and I know I must have) I have left someone out !
Happy Holiday season to everyone and may your GREY SATURDAY's turn sunny !
Jim
1,073 2019-11-29 12:03:41
Re: Blues Friday New Page (311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
CG
This is absolutely fantastic !
What a find !
Ruthie has a great voice and the music is superb.
I urge all of you to check out the song Walk On that CG listed above..... @ about 2:50 - check out her voice ---- I would challenge any of the pop stars of today to match it ! Great song at the Dallas Music festival. She seems so down to Earth and just in love with playing music - terrific performer.
The song Lord Remember Me is one of the best blues / gospel songs I've ever heard- what passion and emotion in that performance.
Thanks for another incredulous Friday blues morning.
I really appreciate what you do !
Jim
1,074 2019-11-28 12:54:08
Re: the morning after (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Phill
I will play a couple of my songs for the seniors in my psychology class, but I don't share them to general population.
Your versions seem to be the most popular and the one Graham did called girlfriends.
They always want to know how I know a guy from Wales !
I am pretty protective of my musical anonymity.
If I was a performer and could sing it I'm sure I would have a different perspective.
Great topic that has many angles.
I thought maybe Strummerboy Bill would write something on this one !!
Since today is Thanksgiving in America today, I will take the opportunity to thank all my chordie friends for their friendship, kindness, support and generosity over the past few years. It is a wonderful group of people here.
Best wishes to you as we enter the holiday season - I hope you and Ann have a safe, healthy, and enjoyable one.
Jim
1,075 2019-11-27 22:04:36
Re: the morning after (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
as you all know, I am not a musician, but I do go on stage quite a few times as a high school coach.
I find it very similar - all the accolades from fans and friends after games - and then the reality of getting up to teach the next morning or going out to shovel snow, mowing the grass or picking up the dog poop in the yard ! ( I wonder if McCartney or Jagger ever had to do that ? )
It's still a great ride and I wouldn't trade it away. I'm just thankful for the opportunity.
I would love to play a gig sometime - only thing I'm lacking is good guitar playing and a singing voice. Until that happens, I'll just listen to all my friends on chordie !!