Oh so true, Jeff!  Without a good sense of humor, it is hard to keep one's sanity and pride intact.  Likewise, if one is too fearful of failure then you'll never try anything new.  I'll give this one a thorough mangling when I get home this evening!  James

Hello copper!  Chances are you happen to be looking a lousy version of this great old song.  The index lists several artists (Chuck Berry, Johnny Rivers, Various Artists) who have recorded this rockabilly/blues ditty.

I think the Grateful Dead also did a cover of it (the only track that I can remember drummer Pigpen McKernon singing lead on!) but it is not listed in chordie's index.

When you see something strange like that, it is sometimes helpful to move the song into your songbook and then 'open' it with the little green "edit" button at the end of it's listing.  You can then see the song in it's 'raw' or unformatted form.  I think you were looking at the Chuck Berry listing - and that one definately has problems . . . the file is just not very good to start with, so the formatted version looks pretty confusing.

Try this version (Johnny Rivers):
http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/www.g … 24313.html
It seems to be a more usable version of the same song.

Great song!  Thanks for reminding of this old gem!  James

Like Roger, I think I just found my theme song . . . I also do silly things like show up early, open doors, shake hands, and read books.  However, I would hate to think that puncuality, manners, civility, and literature are 'old' - rather, I see them as 'time-honored' or 'wise' behaviors.  Hope to hear this one soon.  James

Love it Old Doll & Roger - I often ponder the fact that we all come to this site because a shared interest in making music, but there seem to be many other things in common beyond the music.  Beautifully arranged & recorded Roger - Lena, you need to keep creating more lyrics!  James

Hello SouthPaw41L - Can't say as I have any unique wisdom on this topic . . . but, seems to me that 'somebody' should write a song about hecklers?

Perhaps something that gently questions the circumstances of their conception or marvels at the individual's need for attention.  Maybe a few well chosen words (and melody) that suggest their dosage is in need adjustment.  Or else maybe a brief ditty entitled, 'The Sphincter Serenade' in which you play a few bars and then let them solo?  Maybe a plaintive ballad about the incurability of Tourettes Syndrome?

Some rock&roll bands have a roadie or two who just love it when they can 'have a brief business meeting' with disruptive guests.  Rappers travel with a heavily armed entourage.

Hello rpgjunky and welcome to chordie!  Chances are the song version you are looking at is not quite as nicely formatted as it could be.  Some versions of songs just aren't coded properly and thus look funny on the screen.

'Boulevard' has many different versions in the index, so browse through some other listings for the song and you will probably find one that is clearer to read.  I think that there are also some 'Green Day' songs indexed under 'Greenday'.  James

Hello gamble and welcome to the chordie forum.  Actually, please don't post the lyrics here since it would anger the copyright lawyer types.

Go to a site called countrytabs.com.  They have the song there, but you must first be a registered user to gain access to their archives.  Registration is free.

Hello manics4eva - welcome to chordie and congratulations on learning to play bass!  A knowledgable bassist is always in demand.  Generally, the bass line is not chords, but rather is created using the notes of the chords being played by the 'lead' instruments.

The bass will not usually be playing all the notes of a chord together - rather, you will be playing the parts of the chords all spread out.  A spread out chord is called an 'arpeggio'.  (It is pronounced ar-pedj'-e-o)

Once you learn the basic arpeggio patterns for major and minor chords, you can create solid bass lines that provide the tonal and rhythmic foundation for a group.  If you know what chords are being played and you know the arpeggio patterns you can make magic!

Here is site that has lots of great bass stuff:
http://www.cyberfretbass.com/arpeggios/basic/index.php

Some guitarists see the bass as a 'dumbed down' guitar.  It most definately is not!  In some ways playing the bass well demands more musicianship than guitar.  A great bass player can add real snap and drive to a group.  James

Just wasted about half of 3:28 before remembering I had better things to do . . . the part I did see needed more cowbell.

I am duly chastised, Old Doll and shall grovel before the next bodhran player I meet and beseech them to forgive my impudence!  Since you found the last batch so infuriating, perhaps this next site will be as a balm unto your fury:
http://www.ducksdeluxe.com/jokes.html

Hello Kate and welcome to chordie!  Try googling up 'Songsheet Generator' available from Tenbyten Software.  It is downloadable shareware ($15 suggested fee).  You can also google 'chopro' and get some other results. 

I am not a web developer, but I have used the Songsheet Generator for making song sheets.  The rendering is not quite as sweet as chordie's, but it allows you to transpose and save and print.

My understanding of how chordie's search process works is that certain sites are included within it's search parameters.  Look on the 'Resources' page for some more info on that topic.  I believe that as long as files have certain tags or formats then chordie will find them on the selected sites.

It is possible to post original songs on chordie's Songwriting forum.  See the sticky at the top of that section for instructions.

Hope this answers your questions - this is a great site!
James