2,176 Reply by jets60

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Hey Emma - good job your dad. The neat think about the songs are they don't have to be sung as the writer entends. You have my permission to sing as you like and I'm glad you like it my way too. smile

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2,177 Reply by jets60

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I use my guitar but I want to write for my mandolin as well once I learn to play better. The last song I wrote I had in my head all the way driving home, just a line, both words and music, that eventually became the chorus: I use to be indestructible. I thought of how to fill in the rest of the song around that idea that fit with how I heard the line in my head. Anyway that's how I did that song and I used my guitar to figure it out.

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2,178 Reply by jets60

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Nice sequence of chords that sounds very good indeed. If you expand on it some more it could become a very good song.

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2,179 Reply by jets60

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Well done - way to stick with it. Very interesting song here. I still like the Em A without lyrics at the end of the verses. Sounds very nice.

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2,180 Reply by jets60

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Hey Emma - Thank you very much. I really like it too...Just wish I could have sung it a little better. It's posted on my Myspace page: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu … =182857949

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2,181 Topic by jets60

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This song is for all those, like me, who were a little too active in their youth and have a tendency to be a little too active in their older age (I didn't say old age). I’m not sure what the folks I work with think of me gimping around the first part of the week, getting healthy towards the end of the week…just to come back gimping the next Monday morning. Anyway I hope you like it.

Indestructible By Jeff Gilpin


May 14, 2007




intro


[Dm] [A] [C] [G] [A] [A7] [Dm]




Verse 1


I could [Dm]run like the wind


Jump as [A]high as the sky and then


[C]Get knocked down, bounce back [G]up


And [A]come back a[Dm]gain




Verse 2


And I could [Dm]work all day long


Party through the [A]night going strong


[C]Get home shower and [G]shave


Get to [A]work; do no [Dm]wrong




chorus


Yeah I use to be inde[Dm]structible


Said I use to be inde[A]structible


But I [G]don’t think I’m inde[C]structible any [Dm]more




Verse 3


Now I’m just a weekend [Dm]warrior you see


Playing games that were [A]special to me


But I’m [C]paying for my [G]past


Not fast as [A]I use to [Dm]be




Verse 4


But I’m pretty [Dm]fast in my mind


Just like I [A]was in my prime


Until [C]some young buck blows right [G]past


And [A]leaves me be[Dm]hind




chorus


Yeah I use to be inde[Dm]structible



Said I use to be inde[A]structible


But I [G]don’t think I’m inde[C]structible any [Dm]more




break


[G]Man waking up the next day[Dm]


[A]Oh what a [G]price in pain I [Dm]pay


[G]Hurts me even to blink my [Dm]eyes


But [A]I keep on playing [G]what can I say




Musical interlude


[Dm] [A] [C] [G] [A] [A7] [Dm]




Verse 5


Man I [Dm]never use to stop


Keep giving [A]all that I got


[C]Those days are far be[G]hind


But I [A]haven’t for[Dm]got




Verse 6


I still know how the [Dm]games are played


But my strength’s be[A]gun to fade


At the [C]end of the day I’m just [G]searching


For a [A]seat in the [Dm]shade




chorus


Yeah I use to be inde[Dm]structible


Said I use to be inde[A]structible


But I [G]don’t think I’m inde[C]structible any [Dm]more[Dm7]




Ending Chorus


Yeah I use to be inde[Dm]structible


Said I use to be inde[A]structible


But I [G]don’t think I’m inde[C]structible any [G]more[Dm]





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2,182 Reply by jets60

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This is pretty nice and I really like the Em and A at the end of the verses that tie into the next verse...you end it well too with the D. The lyrics seem to me to be calling for a much longer song - like you have more you wanted to say but couldn't fit it in....really good first posting though. Now wait for the push for you to record it. smile

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2,183 Topic by jets60

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Just a song from an idea I had written down. The old question: What would you do different if you had it to do over again?  Hope you like.


Things Turn Out for a Reason By Jeff Gilpin


May 13, 2007






Verse 1


[A]Dreams, we have all had [Aadd9]dreams[A]


That have not been [D]killed[Ddim] [D]


Nor have been ful[A]filled


So we think back on those [E]dreams, [D]oh those [A]dreams






Verse 2


[A]Life comes with funny [Aadd9]twists[A]


You think that it’s [D]over[Ddim] [D]


With nothing to [A]show for


So we just remi[E]nisce, [D]how we remi[A]nisce






Chorus


[D]Things turn out the way they do for a [A]reason


It’s [E]tough to say whether it’s bad or [A]good[A7]


[D]Mine has sure been short on dis[A]pleasing


But I [E]can’t help thinking what I’d of [D]chosen if I [A]could






Verse3


I [A]wonder who’s traveled this same [Aadd9]road[A]


Took the same turns as [D]I[Ddim] [D]


Asking themselves [A]why


Did they travel this [E]road, this [D]long dusty [A]road






Chorus


[D]Things turn out the way they do for a [A]reason



It’s [E]tough to say whether it’s bad or [A]good[A7]


[D]Mine has sure been short on dis[A]pleasing


But I [E]can’t help thinking what I’d of [D]chosen if I [A]could






Break


[E]So we end up where we end up just like magic


[D]Pulled from the proverbial magician’s hat


[E]Looking around us we feel a tad sick


[D]Wondering how in the heck did he do [E]that[E7]






Verse 4


[A]So we adjust to what we’ve been [Aadd9]dealt[A]


Not the cards we [D]wanted[Ddim] [D]


But live life we [A]sure did


And it’s been heart[E]felt, [D]it has been heart[A]felt






Chorus


[D]Things turn out the way they do for a [A]reason


It’s [E]tough to say whether it’s bad or [A]good[A7]


[D]Mine has sure been short on dis[A]pleasing


But I [E]can’t help thinking what I’d of [D]chosen if I [A]could[A7]






Ending Chorus


[D]Things turned out no quite as I’d i[A]magined


[E]Even so it has not for one moment been [A]dull[A7]


[D]What would I change if I were to begin [A]again


I can think of [E]nothing from a [D]life that’s been so [A]full[E] [D] [A]



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2,184 Reply by jets60

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Now James you know you need to throw in a yodel at the end of the chorus. I improvised one that sounded good  smile

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2,185 Reply by jets60

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I really think there are better areas of the forum to discuss this but since you asked: I think the US is still a little race sensitive but I don't just think it is a southern issue. I've seen hateful actions all over the states due to nothing more than the color of a person's sikn. People are still dealing with race issues handed down from their parents and their peer group. It is about equality and seeing others equal as ourselves or at lease no different than ourselves regardless of the color of their skin. Actually I might use this for my next song so maybe not so off topic afterall. smile

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2,186 Reply by jets60

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I'll give it a go...and I'll let you know how it's recieved.

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2,187 Reply by jets60

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Just a great song with a great message!!!

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2,188 Reply by jets60

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Roger you old smoothy - well done. Not only a good form to apoligize but a damn fine song to boot!

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2,189 Reply by jets60

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THnaks James and Roger - That's high praise from two great mentors. I was thinking of recordng this for them. I just hope my singing and playing is up for it.

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2,190 Reply by jets60

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Great song James - I am behind on this one but I'll catch up by Mother's Day...I hope

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2,191 Reply by jets60

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Crongrats Mike as well - I'm having a little trouble with this one but I'll keep at it and post later. Have you recorded it yet?

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2,192 Topic by jets60

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Just a song I wrote for the soccer team I’ve helped coach for the last 4 years. Work is getting in the way so I have to stop coaching and the team is breaking up due to a couple of different reasons. I doubt the team will be the same core group of girls who started years ago. I’ve seen them grow from 8 year old girls to12 year old teenish girls who still remind me of those little girls I remember at the first tryouts.

Go Matrix By Jeff Gilpin


May 9th, 2007




[G] [D] [C] [D] [Em]




verse 1


I’m blue and [Em]white


With all my [G]might


Since the [D]day


They came my [C]way






verse 2


These little [Em]girls


All ribbon and [G]curls


Won my [D]heart


Right from the [C]start






chorus


[C]It has not been all [G]glory


[D]We have had our highs and [C]lows


[C]I cannot wait to finish the [G]story


[D]Of all my Matrix he[Em]roes






verse 3


Their road’s been [Em]rough


And it made them [G]tough


Learning how to [D]play


Working night and [C]day







verse 4


Facing new [Em]fears


With a few [G]tears


Braved the good and [D]bad


Giving all the [C]had






chorus


[C]It has not been all [G]glory


[D]We have had our highs and [C]lows


[C]I cannot wait to finish the [G]story


[D]Of all my Matrix he[Em]roes






break


[D]New roads are now in [C]view


[D]Uncertainty on what to [C]do


So [G]play with all your [C]heart


[G]Where ever next you [C]start


[G]Keep your joy and [C]play on [D]for…[D7]






ending verse


The Blue and [Em]white


With all your [G]might


Go shoot and [D]score


Go Matrix…[Em7]



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2,193 Reply by jets60

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Sounds great - lyrics kind of remind me of she talks to angels by black crows which is one of my favorite songs. Would love to see/hear the finished product.

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2,194 Reply by jets60

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Very nice song on a very complicated idea - I played it through what sounded correctly the first time which I sometimes have trouble on newly posted songs here. It sounds great.

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2,195 Reply by jets60

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I like the Am to E and I agree it sounds familiar but I cant place it either. My musical taste are all over the board so it could have been anything or anyone. Glad you like it. I'll keep at the clean up but I forgot I posted that many until I went in to clean them up. Like eating an elephant though, I'll keep at it one song at a time.

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2,196 Reply by jets60

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I'm not really a political person but I was hopeful something would have happened before my son went back over. It's would be different if it was me going. I'm okay with that but when it's your son going for the second time...I just don't know who if anybody is listening to what I believe is the majority of the people.
I'd love to see your song on this James, thanks.

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2,197 Topic by jets60

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No End in Sight By Jeff Gilpin


May 7th, 2007






[Am]Why do we ignore our [G]people’s voice


[Am]They’re loud enough for all to [D]hear


[Am]Why do we ignore our [G]people’s voice


We’re [D]not sure what to [G]do I [Am]fear


[D]Our people are not saying we’re [Am]bad


[D]Our people are not saying we’re always [G]right


[D]Our people are saying what we’re [Am]trying isn’t working


And [D]right now there [G]is no end in [Am]sight


[Am]Why do we let the [G]killing go on


[Am]When killing seems not to mat[D]ter


[Am]Our young men and women are just [G]targets


And our [D]rich get [G]fatter and fat[Am]ter


[D]Our people are not saying we’re [Am]bad


[D]Our people are not saying we’re always [G]right


[D]Our people are saying what we’re [Am]trying isn’t working


And [D]right now there [G]is no end in [Am]sight


[Am]How many sons and daughters must a [G]mother lose


[Am]How many more of our children lose their [D]parent


[Am]When can we say that [G]enough is enough?


[D]How much more [G]life will be mis[Am]spent?


[D]Our people are not saying we’re [Am]bad


[D]Our people are not saying we’re always [G]right


[D]Our people are saying what we’re [Am]trying isn’t working


And [D]right now there [G]is no end in [Am]sight


[Am]Can’t we just say [G]enough is enough



[Am]Can’t we bring our own back home [D]now


[Am]Can’t we let others fight for them[G]selves for a change


[D]Help them help them[G]selves some [Am]how


[D]Our people are not saying we’re [Am]bad


[D]Our people are not saying we’re always [G]right


[D]Our people are saying what we’re [Am]trying isn’t working


And [D]right now there [G]is no end in [Am]sight


Our [Am]people voted for us to [G]represent


Our [Am]people let us be their [D]voice


Now our [Am]people can’t [G]understand


[D]Why we’re not [G]giving them a [Am]choice


[D]Our people are not saying we’re [Am]bad


[D]Our people are not saying we’re always [G]right


[D]Our people are saying what we’re [Am]trying isn’t working


And [D]right now there [G]is no end in [Am]sight


So [Am]now our [G]people have to wait


Our [Am]people can not act quite [D]yet


But as [Am]more of our people lose their [G]children


Our [D]people will [G]never for[Am]get


[D]Our people are not saying we’re [Am]bad


[D]Our people are not saying we’re always [G]right


[D]Our people are saying what we’re [Am]trying isn’t working


And [D]right now there [G]is no end in [Am]sight


[D]Our people are saying they’re [Am]fed up


[D]Our people want to right the [G]wrong


[D]Our people are scared they may be a [Am]little too late


And [D]pray we haven’t [G]waited too [Am]long



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2,198 Topic by jets60

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I had the idea for this song at the DC United game last night when Fred, one of the new players on the team, passed up a scoring chance and passed the ball to...well to no one it turned out. He was not looking to shoot so he missed his chance, and that is where I got this idea. I think this can be played either fast or slow but I'm leaning toward fast. Hope you like. There is a little musical interlude in there that I may or may not put words to later but I'm up for opinions.

Opportunity By Jeff Gilpin


May 4th, 2007






[Am]If it comes a [E]knocking


You [F]got to open the [C]door[G]


You [Am]got to [G]get up and [C]get it[G]


[Am]Ready or not it’s a [E]coming


[F]Might not come round any [C]more[G]


[Am]It’ll pass [G]by if you [C]let it


So [Am]jump up get up or [E]stand up


[F]Just don’t you hesi[C]tate[G]


[Am]Don’t [G]let it pass you [C]by[G]


[Am]It’s come to [E]you now


[F]There’s no more [C]wait[G]


[Am]Now is your [G]time to [C]fly


[F]You waited now it’s [C]knocking


Your [E]opportuni[Am]ty[G]


[F]Embrace it [G]with all you [C]got[G]


[F]No need to under[C]sell yourself


It’s your [E]opportuni[Am]ty[G]


So [F]go ahead, [G]grab it while it’s [C]hot


[Am]All shots not [E]taken


Will [F]miss every [C]time[G]


[Am]You have to [G]shoot if you want to [C]score[G]


So [Am]take it, maybe [E]make it


It [F]wouldn’t be a [C]crime[G]


[Am]Take a shot and [G]see what’s in [C]store


[F]You waited now it’s [C]knocking



Your [E]opportuni[Am]ty[G]


[F]Embrace it [G]with all you [C]got[G]


[F]No need to under[C]sell yourself


It’s your [E]opportuni[Am]ty[G]


So [F]go ahead, [G]grab it while it’s [C]hot


[Am] [E] [G] [D]


[Am] [E] [F] [C] [G]x2


[Am]If it comes a [E]knocking


You [F]got to open the [C]door[G]


You [Am]got to [G]get up and [C]get it[G]


[Am]Ready or not it’s a [E]coming


[F]Might not come round any [C]more[G]


[Am]It’ll pass [G]by if you [C]let it


[F]You waited now it’s [C]knocking


Your [E]opportuni[Am]ty[G]


[F]Embrace it [G]with all you [C]got[G]


[F]No need to under[C]sell yourself


It’s your [E]opportuni[Am]ty[G]


So [F]go ahead, [G]grab it while it’s [C]hot[G]


[F]You waited now it’s [C]knocking


Your [E]opportuni[Am]ty[G]


[F]Embrace it [G]with all you [C]got[G]


[F]No need to under[C]sell yourself


It’s your [E]opportuni[Am]ty[G]


So [F]go ahead, [G]grab it while it’s [F]hot[G] [C]



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2,199 Reply by jets60

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At 46 (47 in 2 months) I'm not far behind you there James. Great song that I can surely relate to.

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2,200 Reply by jets60

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James, James, James...I can sum this song up by saying this was written with "ambitious zeal" and yet these words are curiously absent wink - Now this one I want to hear.

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