Graham I would love to hear your version of it, I have no problem making changes if it improves it. I actualy started off with different chords and rhythm but did not work for my voice so kind of ended up with what you see .
and yes you have the meaning 100% correct two older brothers and my parents and eventually saying good bye myself
176 2020-02-07 20:34:32
Re: the promised land (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
177 2020-02-06 20:09:21
Re: the promised land (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
D C G
you let me get behind the wheel of your old 68
D C G
I busted that fords fender when I couldnt find the brake
fishing on the bayou and tubing on the beach
but that was many years ago and now your out of reach
D C G
you will be waiting for me on the other side
D C G
no need to think about it no need to wonder why
D C G
you will be waiting for me holding out your hand
D C
so leave a light on for me somewhere in
C G G D
the promise land
riding on the gas tank of your old Honda dream
I guess thats where I got it these bike and gasoline
it ended like you lived your life with some oddball disease
marching to a different tune you did just as you pleased
chorus
my mother and father never heard me play
I often think about it to this very day
I wonder if they ever knew I could write a song
looking forward to the day that they can sing along
chorus
we drive down to the levee she would look at me and grin
we learned about love and we learned how to sin
you know you stole my all those years ago
tell you right now baby there is something you should know
I'll be waiting for you on the other side
no need to think about it no need to wonder why
I'll be waiting for holding out my hand
I'll leave a light on for you some where in
the promised land
178 2020-02-05 00:11:46
Topic: the promised land (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
https://soundcloud.com/mojo01/promised-land
this song started out as a single line " ill be waiting for you some where in the promised land" then it evolved into I'll be waiting for you on the other side no need to think about no need to wonder why I ll be waiting for you holding out my hand I,ll leave a light on for you some where in the promised land.
so now I have what I think is pretty chorus , where to go with it? well see for yourself let me know what you think about it
179 2020-01-20 04:51:52
Re: AN "OMG , FOR REALS?" Moment (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
thats great man
180 2020-01-11 14:08:51
Re: Living With The Voice Inside (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
thinking there is a country song in her shadylips ….maybe.
any way most of my songs start out a single line that usualy comes to me out of the blue and then build around it. 9 times out of ten it gets changed around in the end. I allways have trouble with coming up with a chorus for a song why many of mine do not have one. and that brings me around to what I am working on now , a line hit me the other day made a few adjustments and now have a great chorus I think. now need to build around it which opposite of what I usualy do .
181 2020-01-02 16:27:20
Re: Announcement (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Blwyddyn newydd dda I chwi gud,
Welsh looks hard
182 2020-01-02 05:21:24
Re: Love at First Sight (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
like the way this flows cant wait to hear it
183 2020-01-02 05:19:01
Re: Announcement (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
great news Phil , my daughter let us know we a another one on the way also on Christmas . should be here around my birthday
184 2020-01-01 11:09:06
Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
happy new years to every one hope its a good one
185 2019-12-16 21:41:59
Re: when its all said and done (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
TIGJLK here are the words and chords as requested
D G D
we never made that one last ride
Bm G D
been so long since you were by my side
you were no there for my fare well toast
who'll raise a glass to my lonely ghost
pour me a whiskey before they pull up the sheet
there will be no grass growing under my feet
chorus
D G D
seems so long but its only begun
C G D
you cant stop a bullet once its left the gun
D G D
dont wait to long my prodigal son
C G D
you cant go back once its all said and done
dont be surprised when that telephone rings
he hung around waiting but he left here last spring
you try and call back but there's no one at home
just leave a message for the kids when their grown
I hope they get that message some day
before some one comes and takes it away
chorus
memories will haunt you like a ghost from the past
you'll be amazed how the years go fast
I look in the mirror full of regret
because I see myself in your silhouette
faces are fading that ive never met
and voices are missing from my last duet
chorus
186 2019-12-13 01:39:06
Re: when its all said and done (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
TIGLJK wrote:
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
I will post them when I get chance glad ya,ll like it
187 2019-12-10 23:33:17
Topic: when its all said and done (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
https://soundcloud.com/mojo01/when-its- … d-and-done
been awhile since ive come around. this one is a little long but hope its worth listening to till the end
188 2019-10-29 16:36:00
Re: NGD pending?? (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I work with a guy who bought one, expensive brand dont recall the name now but the sound was nit all that great on it. my $175 Alvarez beater sounded better. reminded me of my little travel martin guitar made from laminates. any way my opinion for the cost not worth it unless your leaving it out side over night or plan on playing it IN the pool.
189 2019-10-01 21:32:52
Re: Farewell & Best Wishes (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
hope things turn out ok for you . and you find your way back .
191 2019-08-20 01:27:55
Re: Heartbroke (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
sorry to hear that , no words to help but I raise a toast to your friend
192 2019-08-16 21:27:58
Re: the parking lot (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
added the words and chords if any one is intrested
193 2019-08-14 11:03:49
Re: New Music Room Complete (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I can see the pictures and now I have one more project to add to my list. thats a cool room
194 2019-08-13 21:07:10
Topic: the parking lot (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
been awhile since ive posted anything I guess thats because its been awhile since I wrote anything I felt worth posting.
hope ya,ll like it even if it is another one of my sad songs
https://soundcloud.com/mojo01/the-parking-lot
added words and chords if any one is intrested
G Em C G
I saw someone in a parking lot
G Em C D
reminded me of you quit a lot
G Em C G
sat there in my truck and watched them walk on by
G Em D G
after all these years it still can make cry
chorus
C D G Em
through the miles and the memories
C D G
i cant seem to let you go
and thought you never really said good bye
your never coming back i know
I often wonder how you've been
do you ever think of me now and then
I never hear from you , and you dont come to town
but still think of you even though your not around
no faded pictures will there be
no time for birthdays no time for you and me
no fond fare wells sincere apologies
just an empty hole full bitter memories
rolled down my window threw my hat down on the seat
and let the wind blow voices from the street
they try to tell me everything will be all right
and in the morning maybe we will see the light
195 2019-07-05 21:06:25
Re: FLATUATION (13 replies, posted in Poems)
beans beans their good for your heart the more you eat the more you fart the more you fart the better feel so lets eat some beans at every meal
author anonymous
196 2019-07-03 01:08:31
Re: FLATUATION (13 replies, posted in Poems)
intresting and factual song about the gasification of legumes, reminded me of the old tune beans beans their good for your heart
197 2019-06-21 20:04:45
Re: Sad news... (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
sorry for your loss, as the others have said there are no words to make you feel better
198 2019-06-10 11:17:08
Re: Nkd (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
congratulations on the new drummer joining the band
199 2019-06-08 02:32:40
Re: Sonotone string review (3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
ok so I use the earthwoods on my takamini I keep at work and really like them hard to beat for the price . oddly enough ive never put them on my Taylor guitars. I switch between the elixir and D'addario strings , thinking the next set will be the sonotones just for picks and giggles.
200 2019-06-08 02:01:26
Re: quiet times on Chordie (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
guilty as charged, I havnt been posting or replying much my self for awhile. not sure why other than dont have much to say.