1 Topic by jets60 (edited by jets60 2007-06-09 13:26:59)

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Topic: The Sleepy Time Song

Many nights I get to play my wife to sleep and tonight was one of those nights. The song I played was something like what's below but I lost some of it somewhere between the bedroom and the computer room. What's below is close though and not bad if I do say so myself. When I sing for her in the sleepy time song I don't usually bother with rhyming so for the verses I stayed true to that. I hope you like it.

The Sleepy Time Song By Jeff Gilpin


June 9th, 2007






Verse 1


[A]I’m watching you


As you [G]lay there re[A]laxing


Listening to the [ ]music


Of my [E]sleepy time song




Verse 2


[A]I’m not sure what I’m playing


But it [G]feels right to [A]me


Rocking you off to [ ]some where


Wish [E]I were going too




Chorus


[D]I don’t get too [A]loud


[E]I don’t play too [G]long


[D]I have my eyes u[A]pon you


Playing my [E]sleepy time [A]song




Verse 3


[A]It could start out as one thing


That [G]turns into something [A]else


I let it take what [ ]ever path


So [E]long as it’s sedate




Verse 4


[A]I play a little softer


As I [G]see your eyelids [A]flicker


I’ve settled on the tune[ ] now


And it’s [E]sailing you away




Chorus


[D]I don’t get too [A]loud


[E]I don’t play too [G]long



[D]I have my eyes u[A]pon you


Playing my [E]sleepy time [A]song






Verse 5


[A]I think it’s pretty nice


So I [G]try and re[A]member


What were the [ ]chords


[E]How did I play them




Verse 6


[A]I wrap it up slowly


As I [G]see you’re far a[A]way


I close it out [ ]softly


No [E]fanfare or applause




Break


[G]I see you in the silence


[D]As the music starts to slips away


So it’s [G]off to try to capture


Before it’s [E]gone fore[E7]ver




Chorus


[D]I don’t get too [A]loud


[E]I don’t play too [G]long


[D]I have my eyes u[A]pon you


Playing my [E]sleepy time [A]song[A7]




Ending Chorus


[D]I didn’t play too [A]loud


[E]I almost played too [G]long


[D]I think I’ve come real [A]close


To my [E]sleepy time [G]song[D] [A]





J  E  T  S
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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

Hey ..This is a beautiful song jets...Love the idea and i'm sure your woman's heart was won over the first time you did this or played her to sleep with this tune....Way to go!

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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

Hi Jets , I love this song! So simple and full of love, the way life should be.
I have a Piece of pottery  of  " A Girl asleep  on a Bean Bag Called "The Dreamer" Made by Genenis... Your song and this piece will be forever twinned in my mind!
Slán
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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

Thanks Old Doll. This is one of the hidden benefits of learning to play the guitar for me. Playing until my wife falls asleep is pretty cool for me and she seems to likes it too. My favorite comment from her when I do that is, "What song is that?" Usually it's when it is a totally made up tune. I'm going to see if I can catch a peek of "The Dreamer" somewhere on the net. Thanks again - Jets

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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

Lovely song Jeff,

It conjures up a romantic vision whilst playing it especially after knowing how it came to be written.

Roger

"Do, or do not; there is no try"

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Hi Jets 60,
You mentioned in your post you would like to see the dreamer pottery? As i am hopeless at links!
I will give you this info on same to help!  Genenis Fine Art, Mullingar Business Park, Co, Westmeath. You are looking for the  " Chloe " Emotional Range." I have 4 of their pieces, one is a girl playing Guitar, The thinker, The dreamer, and Poetry,  They also have a few more in the range.  They are limited editions, but the dreamer is still in stock! Somehow i think you should Purchase the dreamer, As it so goes with your song! Your wife would love it , Im sure  as i do ! If you have  Any Problems with same ?
I will help if needed?.
Slán
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Hey Old Doll,

Took a little while but eventually found the URL for you:

http://www.genesisireland.com/products.php?cat=26

Roger

"Do, or do not; there is no try"

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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

You guys rock! Thanks -  I was stumbling along trying to find it and finally gave up because I had to go do some honey dos.

Thanks,

Jeff/jets

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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

HONEY DO'S?

If it won't corrupt the innocent can I have a translation please?

Roger

"Do, or do not; there is no try"

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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

You know: HONEY would you DO me a favor... It's slang american for  weekend work your wife makes you do. smile

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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

lol that is pretty funny!! but i also agree with old doll this song is great!!! keep going i hope i can write songs as good as all you on chordie on day!!

love Rhiannon xoxoxoxo

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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

Hey Rhiannon, thanks- I think the trick is no to let the clunkers get you down and lord knows I've had my fair share. I think this one's pretty good too though. wink

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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

cool thanks!!! i would love to be able to play your songs but im not very good at guitar..as people say though practise makes perfect so i will get those chords someday

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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

Well keep at it - I just love to hear other people playing my songs.

Jeff/Jets

Also - Rainy Friday is posted on my Myspace page if you want a listen:
http://www.myspace.com/stilljeffgilpin

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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

Hi Jets 60,
Your Mail and Attachements were delivered Very promptly this morning by "A very Handsome new Postman"  Mó Cára  "Mr Roger Guppy" Now just how many strings to his bow, Does" Roger, Honey  Dipper and Honey Do Have?.... Hope you liked the connection with your song and the dreamer!
Ps Your Wife,and baby are Both Beautiful.
Thanks Jets and "Roger" for your God given talants!
Slán
Old Doll.

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16 Reply by badeye (edited by badeye 2007-06-11 09:10:38)

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Re: The Sleepy Time Song

I get "Honey Do's" too, But its all good.Never did have a "Honey Don't".  Nice song.

Badeye.

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