Hi Russell,
Bingo!  What is this song about?

I am still not sure and will probably keep re-working the lyric.  Frankly, it has already been through several versions.

This is classic case of me stumbling on a phrase (forgetful eyes) that resonates strongly in my imagination.  My mind has gone off in a dozen different directions imagining what 'forgetful eyes' could be - - - and I still don't know for sure.

At one point, the song was going to be the musings of a heartless cad . . "Who is this total stranger who says she's leaving me?"  At another point it was going to be a mournful contemplation of lost youth.  I also took a stab at making it about a lover who has betrayed but is forgiven.

Bottom line - I still don't know what 'forgetful eyes' means and I guess it really shows in this lyric.  I know it has to mean something - - - but I'm obviously not clear exactly what.  Hence, the your confusion.

Sorry - now that I see it with 'fresher eyes' I am also confused as to what it's all about!

I play it in 4/4 time (but thought about waltz-time also).  The chorus "Blame . . . " is a real howler.  I plan on recording this cryptic little ditty soon . . . even though I shall continue to ponder a better lyrical expression of the idea.

Most excellent - great idea and you have really done it justice, Jeff!
James

Hi gerrit,
Looks like you just about got it whipped.  If you search chordie's 'Songs' index under "National Anthem" and also "Star Spangled Banner" you can find several tab versions that may help you complete your version.

It is a great melody - actually, it is a melody for a British drinking song popular in the late 1700's and early 1800's.  "To Anacreon in Heaven" is the name of the tune.  The Anacreotic Society was a gentlemen's club in London.

Hi, everyone - Still looking for more comments on the proposed forum rules.

Please offer your thoughts on the list at the top of this thread.
Thanks, James

Fun ballad, Russull!

NELA, Chordie's 'Chat Corner' is the place for any topic that does not fall under the other headings.  There is rarely a dull moment in the Chat Corner.

getfiddle - Songwriting gets no special privileges.  If a lyric includes language that is offensive, those words should be 'bleeped' - - -  ***** or something.  I myself have had to do this on occasion.  In fact, I removed one of my songs after it was brought to my attention that the overall subject was really not suitable for general audiences.

Arkady - I'll second what upyerkilt has stated.  Initially, I was very leery of trying to come up with a list of official rules.  However, after mulling it over I came to the conclusion that it would be best if there was a list "shared expectations" for all forum users.

Zurf - Good point about actions of Moderators and Administrators.  We are ALL guests in this cozy little parlor.  However, the Mod's and Admin's have probably been guests for longer than other users.  I would rather not try to strictly define the roles of Mods and Admins.  Suffice it to say that the Mods and Admins will do what they feel is best for the long-range health of the forum.

Southpaw41L - "Tact" is an important skill.  Person's lacking in it often say and do things they regret.

Roger Guppy - I agree that the written word is more deliberate than spoken language.  Also, the written word doesn't disappear - it stays put.  These rules are not trying to put a damper on anybody's ability to communicate - rather, they simply encourage people to communicate in a polite and friendly manner.

Kenny - fun tune!  If you see me on my bicycle, please give me plenty of room as you zoom past.
James

I read a much shorter piece about this in our morning paper.  All workplace accidents are preventable and tragic.  My heart goes out to this young man's kin and also to the other members of the work crew who must bear some of the blame.

You can bet that all the more experienced guys were standing well back because they know the risks.  However, young men are often thoughtlessly reckless and overly anxious to prove themselves.

Hi henny & welcome to chordie!

Sorry you are frustrated.

Perhaps your songbook is full.  There is a limit of 100 items per songbook.  If your book is full, simply start a new book.  Go to your songbook and page and click 'add book'.

I use Safari and everything seems fine - but then again I am not the tech expert here.  James

Hi Robert!
I did a little do-si-do with the coding to get it to be 'all purdy like'.
This is a nice happy song - I can hear the boots clomping and see the belt buckles falshing!
I would also like to hear the artist perform.
I have tried line dancing - but am a magnificent klutz.

When I was in 7th grade and living in Indiana they had square dances in our school.  This old guy and his wife would come all tricked out in their spangly cowboy gear.  They had a little portable record player and a microphone.

He would do the calling and together they would teach the steps.  It was fun - of course, we all thought it was sort of dorky - but I look back on it fondly now.

*Strange historical trivia - the school was named Thomas Marshall Jr. High.  Marshall was a Vice President of the U.S.A. (back in the late 1800's) and he is the guy who said, "What this country needs is a good 5 cent cigar!"
James