Hi daddy
A nice pretty little ditty you wrote there. 
Regards
Ark
1,651 2007-09-20 18:54:03
Re: T:TITLE"A WALK WITH NATURE" (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
1,652 2007-09-20 18:23:21
Re: "Chordie Friends" (19 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Roger
Been away for a bit.
Nice to see the songwriting forum full of great numbers.
Great use of lyrics on this one a real smiler nice to play.
Well done.
Regards
Ark
PS. just had a listen nice work Roger
1,653 2007-09-03 17:34:13
Re: "t"title: angel tears. (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi daddy
A nice sensitive song.
Well done
regards
Ark
1,654 2007-09-02 14:49:28
Re: "Box of Memories" (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi james
Very touching. Nice expressive lyrics a heartfelt song.
In the end all anyone has are memories.
Excellent
Regards
Ark
1,655 2007-09-02 14:40:24
Re: "t"title:going back home (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi daddy
The song makes me remember a story my dad used to tell me about him returning home in the second world war. He had been away for three years fighting in the North Africa.
He said when he finally returned home on leave his wife my mother didn’t even recognise him. He was so darkly tanned the she thought he was a stranger.
Well done
Regards
Ark
1,656 2007-09-02 07:36:53
Re: Civil War (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi
Daddy thanks for the positive comment.
The Dsus2/F#Chord is quite easy to hit (has to be for me to play ) The name just makes it sound complicated.
Reb
I appreciate the to the point comment thanks.
Roger
There are so many conflicts in this world and as time moves on we tend to forget the past ones. I guess that's part of the reason why war continues.
The sacrifices and bavery like that of your son caught up in these conflicts should be remembered.
Thanks
James
Thanks for the nice comment they are always most encouraging.
Regards
Ark
1,657 2007-09-01 19:43:29
Re: The hell you put me through- lyrycs that need chords (17 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Reb
Gotta great basis for country song there.
Lyrics may need paring down abit. But in the long run it's what you think that counts.
A 2 or 3 Chord progession is about right for a nice easy melody.
Regards
Ark
1,658 2007-09-01 17:36:39
Topic: Civil War (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi
A sombre number here. Not sure how it will go down.
I have tried to simplify chords progression from the original as the way I play it normally would require Tabs and I’m certainly not going to bored Chordians with that.
Originally wrote about the Bosnia Conflict (remember that one ) a few years back now.
The lyrics I think could apply to any civil conflict in the world today and the futility of it all.
The Dsus2/F# chord in the third line of the Chorus is played 2XX23X (ignore the grid)
Moderately slow.
Anyway see what you think.
Regards
Ark
Civil War Arkady
1
[Em] Drifting away like [C] the clouds in the sky.
[Am] The smoke clears the battle [Em] field.
[Em] This was once my home [C] the place I was born.
[Am] Now it’s only rubble and [Em] ruin.
Chorus
[C] When will we [D] hear the voice of [Em] peace.
[C] Whenwill we [D] listen tothe voice of [Em]reason.
[C] When will we [D] realise [G] that war[Dsus2/F#] is not [Em] the way.
[C] When [D] Oh when [Em] will we learn.
2
[Em] Friends I grew up with [C] are now called my enemies.
[Am] and now we are so far [Em] apart.
[Em] Hate has replaced [C] allmy feelings.
[Am] and to kill has become common [Em] place.
Chorus
3
[Em] There was a time when I was [C] happy and carefree.
[Am] Only just dreaming of what my life would [Em] turn out to be.
[Em] Now I lay on the groundwith a [C] rifle in my hand.
[Am] Fighting for what we call our [Em] home land.
Chorus
4
[Em] The land I once worked is all [C] pitted and scared .
[Am] My life will never be [Em] the same.
[Em] My family is scattered [C] to the four winds.
[Am] I see no end [Em] in sight.
Chorus
1,659 2007-09-01 17:20:07
Re: "Symphony Man" (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Roger,
Good job on old doll's lyrics.
Well done
Regards
Ark
1,660 2007-09-01 11:27:22
Re: THINGS THAT ARE INPOSIBLE TO DO (55 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Doc
As your into windbreaking as art form we here in the UK have some home grown talent namely "Mr. methane". 
Check out his website.......http://www.mrmethane.com/html/frameset.html
Ark
What's happened to the Auto Hyper Link?
1,661 2007-08-31 17:46:39
Re: "Sparkler" (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi james
Nice use of 7ths on this one......Catchy
Regards
Ark
1,662 2007-08-30 17:37:25
Re: My Partner Body and Soul (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Jeff
I've been thinking about what you wrote about being romantic if you write songs.
I'm not sure it's an essential quality. My wife would probally not class me as a romantic and she would be right.
I feel somewhat uncomfotable with overt sentimentality.
I know it works for some and I'm not decrying it at all. It's just not me.
Maybe that's the reason I can't write a decent love song.
Regards
Ark
1,663 2007-08-30 17:19:00
Re: THINGS THAT ARE INPOSIBLE TO DO (55 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mhebert wrote:
jerome.oneil wrote:Old Doll wrote:Holy God Jerome!
What tune do you play when doing this? "The Soft Nasal Shuffle"? lol.
You should be thinking of nicer things to do! You have to much time on your hands!Old Doll.
Idle hands are the devil's playground!
I learned to do this growing up on a farm, and watching cows do it. I also played the trumpet, and so my tongue was fairly flexible. I haven't attempted it in many years.
So here goes....
Ouch!
Still got it.
There goes a man who never was without a date.
Michel
I hear tell that o'le Jerome can lay down some tasty licks.......Technically perfect of course.
Ark
1,664 2007-08-29 17:28:55
Re: My Partner Body and Soul (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi jeff
You clearly are an old romantic.:)
Regards
Ark
1,665 2007-08-29 17:16:53
Re: "The 'Country' Life?" (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi James
See where your coming from on this one and agree. Great use of words as usual plays well.
Regards
Ark
1,666 2007-08-29 17:06:07
Re: TITLE: "A TRIBUTE TO JAMES" (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi daddy
James has always been friendly and helpful to all. He deserves the song.
Well done
Regards
Ark
1,667 2007-08-28 16:44:42
Re: So Blue (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Lena,
Thanks for the nice comment especially on the lyrics.
Hi Roger
Glad you liked the chord progression.
Thanks for the positive comment.
Regards
Ark
1,668 2007-08-27 10:08:51
Re: THINGS THAT ARE INPOSIBLE TO DO (55 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi
Live forever
Prove the existence of God
Prove non existence of God
Stop or reverse time
Prove that Cricket is better than Baseball….. Or viser verser.
Ark
1,669 2007-08-27 07:55:34
Re: So Blue (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi
daddy and jason.
Thanks for the positive comments there appreciated.
Rebel
I guess your right about what you say about the lyrics of a song simplest is sometimes the best.
Thanks.
Regards
Ark
1,670 2007-08-26 07:54:41
Re: I DID IT!!!!! (finally - barre chords!) (8 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hi Devildogs_Doll
Pleased for you. I remember that mile stone.
You feel like the cat that's got the cream.
Well done
Ark
1,671 2007-08-26 07:46:21
Re: "Here For You" (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi James
See you got the feeling for the real big picture for this one........if only eh.
One acoustic Guitar doesn't seem to fit the bill.
Good one well thought out
Regards
Ark
1,672 2007-08-26 07:35:49
Re: Country song (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Rebel
your have all the elements of a nice country song. See you slipped in an Em in there. .
Well done
Ark
1,673 2007-08-25 14:04:26
Topic: So Blue (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi
Just a song with no deep meaning for me.
Just liked Chord progression and the melody I came up with.
Lyrics always the hardest for me seem a little light.
Oh well have a look. See what you think.
Regards
Ark
So Blue Arkady
1
[G] Iknow why I[B7] feel [Em]so blue [G]because I can’t getover [C] you no matter howI [G] try. [D]
[G] Your gone and [B7] there’sno more [Em] to said [G] I will just have to make it [C] insteadon my[A7] own.
[G] I know why I [D] feelso [Em] blue on my [C] own, onmy [D] own [G] again.
Chorus.
[Em] Just when I thought we made it [A7] andstartedto believe.
[Em] you broke my heart [A7]and decided to leave.
[C] I know I treated you bad [G] but darling please [C]come home [G] to me.
2
[G] I was on my [B7] own before [Em] you came [G] but this time it’s [C] not the same I can’t go back [G] again [D]
[G] you showed mewhat [B7] true happiness [Em] could be [G] and it was [C] plain to see and you made me [A7] believe.
[G] I know why I [D] feelso [Em] blue on my [C] own, onmy [D] own [G] again.
Chorus
3
[G] I thought that [B7] you were here [Em] to stay [G] but that was [C] not way it turned out to [G] be [D]
[G] Perhaps I was [B7] just fooling [Em] myself [G] and it wasn’t what it [C] seemedall [A7] along.
[G] I know why I [D] feelso [Em] blue on my [C] own, onmy [D] own [G] again.
Chorus.
1,674 2007-08-25 07:42:15
Re: Times Like These (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Jeff,
Nice one again.
We have what we call a Bank holiday here so we have Monday off.. not to rub it in.
As I get older I look at work as "An necessary evil"
Empathise with your lyrics.
Regards
Ark
1,675 2007-08-25 07:32:40
Re: wings of an angel (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi neon of Flare
Good one.
Nice and easy F chord:) liked the chord progression.
Regards
Ark