Phill
Brilliant Lyrics !
Love the ending - but you made the assumption she walks on....... maybe not !
I don't know how to play 3/4 time so I will wait for your version.
Way to go my friend.... knocked i to the Moon !
Jim
1,501 2018-09-03 23:56:55
Re: Then You'll Walk On. new song (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
1,502 2018-09-03 12:19:52
Re: Dad band (14 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
This my favorite song when I think of honoring a great dad
I would imagine every father who is a musician would like to have this song palyed about him
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrNXLx9J-YY
just a simple version these guys sang at their dad's funeral
Jim
1,503 2018-08-31 23:24:54
Re: new song (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Easybeat
Thats superb !
Well Done
Jim
1,504 2018-08-31 18:59:08
Re: Love That's Lost (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you all for you kind words .
Beamer - no , thankfully my wife and I just celebrated our 35th anniversary
Like Phill said there have been arguments and times where it was hard, but we always find a way to mend .
I actually wrote this after reading all your great posts, but I couldn't bring myself to comment- so I wrote about what I was reading, at least how I was interpreting it.
Bill- you crack me up - you have such wit!
Thanks again all
Jim
1,505 2018-08-29 15:10:22
Topic: Love That's Lost (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Lost love Jim Kenyon
[Em]I’m walking the roads I [A]know many men have gone [Em]down [Em]
[Em]I'm in a sea of confusion and it [A]looks like I might [Em]drown[Em]
[A]my mind’s still yearning, but myheart is burning like [Em]Rome [Em]
And [B7] now it seems I’m so [A] lost, with no direction [Em] home
Chorus
[A]vacant eyes and empty hearts
[E] though I can't say who's to blame
[A] with bitterness slowly creeping in,
ain't [B7] nothing ever gonna feel the same
[A]we've lost the hunger in our souls
[E]and all our blessings have had a cost
[A]with tempers hot and sheets so cold
[B7]it sure looks like this [A]love is [E] lost
[Em]old footprints everywhere in my[A] head and all around our [Em]home,[Em]
[Em]each one with a memory, re[A]sembling tarnished [Em]chrome[Em]
[A] goods times are gone, and they ain't coming round[Em]again[Em]
those[B7] years of comfort and [A] love have turned into[E] pain
Chorus
[A]vacant eyes and empty hearts
[E] though I can't say who's to blame
[A] with bitterness slowly creeping in,
ain't [B7] nothing ever gonna feel the same
[A]we've lost the hunger in our souls
[E]and all our blessings have had a cost
[A]with tempers hot and sheets so cold
[B7]it sure looks like this [A]love is [E] lost
[Em]pleasures of the night have faded,[A]our tender moments are [Em] gone[Em]
[Em] love got lost between the [A] darkness and the[Em] dawn.[Em]
[A] those goodbyes with cryin’ eyes,havemade my heart so [Em]sad [Em]
Oh[B7] come find me baby, and [A]remind me of what we once[E] had
Chorus
Chorus
[A]vacant eyes and empty hearts
[E] though I can't say who's to blame
[A] with bitterness slowly creeping in,
ain't [B7] nothing ever gonna feel the same
[A]we've lost the hunger in our souls
[E]and all our blessings have had a cost
[A]with tempers hot and sheets so cold
[B7]it sure looks like this [A]love is [E] lost
[B7]it sure looks like this [A]love is [E] lost
[B7]it sure looks like this [A]love is [E] lost
1,506 2018-08-28 10:05:08
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
very good
good luck in playing it !
Way too hard for me.
Thanks for sharing
1,507 2018-08-26 11:14:58
Re: Girlfriends (41 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Ctech
It is a song that I feel gets at the heart of a really serious problem here in the USA.
The current issue with opioids is out of control.
I'm still waiting for Graham or someone to do an updated version including the new verse shown above.
I'm just not a good enough player or singer to this song justice.
Thanks for the positive feed back, I appreciate it
Jim
1,508 2018-08-23 21:57:25
Re: Dad band (14 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Neo
Hysterical
Bill
great commentary on the Tom-toms
1,509 2018-08-23 10:14:09
Re: I wrote this for Bill - Response to his post (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Cool beans Bill !
I will look forward to it - I love it when someone covers one of my songs,
Jim
1,510 2018-08-22 19:19:14
Re: Thought y'all might like this (5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I thought he was awesome.
1,511 2018-08-21 17:35:44
Topic: I wrote this for Bill - Response to his post (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bill's post "Odds Bodkins*, Man! You've Been 'At Odds' With Yourself!" contained this----
" Dondra has given this a name: she call's it Bill's need for "Soul Stability" (that should be a clue for a certain songwriter we all know and love here on chordie - a good working song title I mean)."
I told Bill I thought it was a really cool phrase - and I thought it would make for a good song--- so taking into light some of the things Bill has shared.... I wrote this song.
(Bill If you don't like it - just say so and I will immediately take it down.)
anyways- here it is: I play with a capo on 3rd fret
Soul Stability Jim Kenyon
[Em]Oh there’s something missing, there’s something wrong
I feel so out of place, like I don’t belong
[Am]Don’t what it is, can’t figure it out
[Em]I need some answers to remove my doubts
[B7] I’m just searching for tranquility
And I [C7] sure could use some [B7]soul stabili[Em]ty
[Em]Oh I’ve got a weary heart and tired mind
As problems rise, joys get left behind
[Am]When everyday is filled with faithless shadows
[Em]It’s hard to see many bright tomorrows
[B7]I know there’s a strong possibility
That I’m in [C7]need of some [B7]soul stabili[Em]ty
[Em] [A] [Em]
Chorus:
[Am] How I wish that I could turn back time
Back when [Em]everything in my world was fine
I've [Am]got lots of excuses for what I lack
but [B7]time marches onward,it [C7]never,[B7]ever comes [EM] back
[Em] [A] [Em]
..
...
[Em] Oh baby I need you right here with me
You;re the only one who knows what I need
[Am]You calm my nerves and soothe my soul
[Em]You take my hand when I lose control
It’s [B7] time to face the reality
Baby [C7]I need your [B7]soul stabili[Em]ty
Chorus:
[Am] How I wish that I could turn back time
Back when [Em]everything in my world was fine
I've [Am]got lots of excuses for what I lack
but [B7]time marches onward,it [C7]never,[B7]ever comes [EM] back
[Em] [A] [Em]
yea, [B7]time marches onward, it [C7]never,[B7]ever comes [EM] back
Play slowly - [B7]time marches onward, it [C7]never,[B7]ever comes [EM] back
[Em] [A] [Em]
1,512 2018-08-19 01:05:08
Re: NGD - I made it myself ! :) (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Jgreen
Thanks for the compliment - all the top wood is Cherry Walnut is middle - I used it to look like a band around. It has great tone. I picked the cherry bc I liked the the litlle grain waves and the worm holes.
I lined all the cavities with copper tape - it takes away all the buzz. - it sounds so smooth
Topdown and Roger - TY it screams for someone who can really play to give it a go - it has a beautiful sound to it.
Bill- trust me- there are a lot of things I don't do well - i.e.. haven't you heard me sing ? 
If you need a list - contact my wife - she could give you plenty of examples!
(P.S. - I haven't forgotten the songs I have promised you - I have some stuff down already - I've just been overwhelmed at moment with a million things going on)
Phill and Bill - TY it was quite a project. I am so happy I didn't screw it up... The neck angle was quite difficult - and the cavities for the pic ups also had to match that angle ( 4.5 degrees)
Ed - Thanks for the comment it was strenuous but fun building it.
As you can probably tell - I love to imagine things - and then create them
Thank you to all the chordians for your encouragement.
This place is the greatest !
I was not comfortable after all the work I had put into it to try to put a binding on it. I thought the cherry top sufficed as the bing look.
Bill - I wouldn't have a clue about a price. I really have built these last two guitars ( Strat and LP) as kind of a long term plan - I am hoping my grandkids will someday be playing them and think of good ol' "Pop" when they do.
Thank you so much all of you -
Jim
1,513 2018-08-18 20:17:17
Re: NGD - I made it myself ! :) (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I don’t know. If they call me and tell me to remove it , I can easily do it. I’m not selling it. I would think they have better things to do with the state of their finances than chase me down
1,514 2018-08-18 15:18:43
Topic: NGD - I made it myself ! :) (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My friend that I taught with for 25 years retired and I gave him my Les Paul as a gift.
I was missing it one day and decided to build one.
This is what I made. It has 2 Dream 180 Humbuckers. It sounds really good to me.
It was really, really, really hard to make - a lot of thinking - angles and alignment etc.... a lot of patiencea lot harder than making the strat. Here are the pictures of it finished. I was going to upload some of the work photos - but it took much data space.
The wood is layered - Cherry on top, Walnut in the middle, and butternut on bottom.
the neck plate is an engraving of my three daughters..
I learned a lot about the workings of a Les Paul in building this. If only I could play well !
Thanks for looking at these
Jim
1,515 2018-08-18 09:35:52
Re: "Odds Bodkins*, Man! You've Been 'At Odds' With Yourself!" (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bill
You are really spot on - that name Dondra has wisely proclaimed - "Soul Stability ", does indeed have making of a really good song title!
I am so glad to have you back on Chordie - your wit, keen insight, insanely superb grammar abilities, friendly advice, and willingness to share personal glimpses adds so much to this forum ! You always have a way to brings so many things out on to the table for discussion- unlike no other. Glad you are back here pardner!!
The song you are playing with church group is one of the first I successfully played. Great song - great message.
Best wishes to you and Dondra
Jim
1,516 2018-08-18 09:26:42
Re: Last night's gig highlight (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
WOW !!
WHAT AN HONOR !!
He is an amazing musician - wrote so many hits all over the world.
As a soccer player and coach who played all through the 70's I remember his song BACK HOME for the English World Cup Team very well.
It must have been really cool to play and have him sing with you - absolutely amazing!!
Way to go Roger !!
Thanks for posting.
Jim
1,517 2018-08-13 10:21:13
Re: Empty Glasses, Empty Tables (17 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff
Well Done!
An epic life's story !
Thanks for sharing
Jim
1,518 2018-08-12 10:48:38
Re: I'LL DIE WITH A SWORD IN MY HAND (29 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Ctech
I wish continued health improvement for your dad and continued inspiration for you in your songwriting
Jim
1,519 2018-08-09 10:54:21
Re: monster rock and roller (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
OK
Here at Mojo Sporting Life - we take our customers opinions and suggestions very seriously- and try to accommodate them all !
This is a superb product.
However, this is the final version because of two reasons:
1) This really is the best there is !
2) there's no more resources in the factory as the labor has all disappeared riding on the inventory !
(especially after adding the mandatory Texas Gun Rack to all 4 wheeled ATV vehicles!
Hope you enjoy your new product !
P.S. For your safety, our modern technology has developed a system in which the weapon will not function if the keg and/or cooler is in operation or the seal on the JD Bottle is broken !
1,520 2018-08-09 00:15:08
Re: monster rock and roller (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Oh dear Lord - let this be the last Model !
1,521 2018-08-08 10:37:00
Re: monster rock and roller (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Fantastic Jan ! Quite clever - well done!
JIm
1,522 2018-08-05 22:51:51
Re: Sometimes I Feel... (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Good Stuff !!
Message on the cloud
1,523 2018-08-02 10:04:15
Re: monster rock and roller (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Lucky for you Mojo that there is the Plus model - deluxe - especially for our Texas folk !! 
1,524 2018-08-01 23:45:28
Re: monster rock and roller (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Mojo,
That's only bc you did not get the Monster Amp - D.C. Model !
1,525 2018-08-01 10:48:54
Topic: Concert (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My wife and I went to see Chicago and REO Speedwagon last night at Saratoga Performing arts center in upstate NY. to celebrate our birthdays and 35th Anniversary which all happened this week.
Chicago was excellent, their instrumentation was mesmerizing. Some great songs. BUT, REO SPEEDWAGON brought the house down - absolutely fantastic.
The joint was rocking!
This band has been together for 46 years!!
Amazing energy- great rock music, and showmanship that was out of this world.
From the middle of the first song - the crowd was on its feet for the rest of the concert - amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing !
If you get the chance to see them - GO !
Jim