1 (edited by TIGLJK 2016-11-26 12:52:22)

Topic: new post old song :)

I wrote this Song four years ago , put it on Chordie, and kinda forgot about it.  I was playing it this morning - tweaked it a bit - made a couple lyric changes.

It is a real easy song to play chord wise, but for me the difficulty of course comes from the vocal perspective.  If any of you out there with the golden voices want to give it a stab - I'd love to her your covers.

here it is

{t:Christmas Spirit:Wish You Were Here}

[G] Christmas Spirit’s on my [Am]  mind again
[D] Presents to buy and [G]cards to send
[G]I've fought the crowds and  I've[Am]walked the malls
[D] I put up the tree and I’ve [G]decked the halls

[G] It’s Christmastime  and your[Am] not around
[D]Got me feeling  just a[G] little down
[G]The miles between us keep us[Am] far apart
[D] But just like Christmas you’re[G] in my heart

Chorus   
[C] Wish you were here so [G] I could say
[D ] How much I miss  you each and [G] every day
[C] Wish you were here so [G]our hearts could touch
[D] And I could tell you that I [C] love you so [G] much


[G]There’s Holly and mistletoe  [Am] all around
[D] Christmas carols, what  a [G]beautiful sound
[G] glistening snow and [Am]reindeer paws
[D]Children looking  out for 'ol [G]Santa   Claus

[G] Angels said Christmas was a [Am]time to  rejoice, it'd
[D] Sure  make me happy just to [G]hear  your voice
[G]Plenty  of presents under [Am] neath the tree, but
[D]  the one I want most brings you[G]home to me

Chorus    (2x)
[C] Wish you were here  so [G] I could say
[D ] How much I miss  you each and [G] every day
[C] Wish you were here so [G]our hearts could touch
[D] And I could tell you that I [C] love you so [G] much
[/song]

Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but what your mind can imagine.
Make your life count, and the world will be a better place because you tried.

"Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except only the the best." - Henry Van Dyke

Re: new post old song :)

hi jim, just had a little read through very christmassy and as always great words and the meter seems perfect.well done and thanks for sharing

phill

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

Re: new post old song :)

Hey, Jim!

What an awesome Christmas song! I love it and thanks for making it easy!

Bill

Epiphone Les Paul Studio
Fender GDO300 Orchestral - a gift from Amy & Jim
Rogue Beatle Bass
Journal: www.wheretobud.blogspot. com

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Wow Jim I really like this, so much so that an hour and a half after first seeing it I have put a recording up on SoundCloud big_smile. I have done it in 3/4 time and changed he last chord of the chorus to a 'D' as it runs back into the verse better the way that I sing it, I hope you like it:

https://soundcloud.com/roger-guppy/chri … -were-here

Roger

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

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Holy Mackerel!!!!! wink  (Sorry. Don't mean to offend anyone)

What a beautifully written and performed tune by two of my many wonderful friends!

Here's another one that needs air-time!!!!

Is there NO end to you guys' talents????

Your Fans

Bill and Dondra

Epiphone Les Paul Studio
Fender GDO300 Orchestral - a gift from Amy & Jim
Rogue Beatle Bass
Journal: www.wheretobud.blogspot. com

6 (edited by TIGLJK 2016-11-26 23:02:34)

Re: new post old song :)

Roger

That was awesome. Thanks for doing that.   
I liked the way you ended it in particular.  Quite unique and different than what I did.
Your voice sounds great - wish I had that ability.

and I must say - as I was listening to it on soundcloud, I envisioned your cat ......the one in the picture...... kinda singing it too - like -   "can't wait for Roger to get home today !!"  smile beautiful creature
Thanks again

Jim

Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but what your mind can imagine.
Make your life count, and the world will be a better place because you tried.

"Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except only the the best." - Henry Van Dyke

Re: new post old song :)

Thanks Bill, Dondra and Jim. I am hoping to get the proper recording gear out this week and make a better job of it.

Jim, the cat is T.T. (Twinkle Toes) a very special little girl who crossed the Rainbow bridge 4 years ago at only 7 years of age and is still my Facebook profile picture. I felt the words were fitting for her.

Roger

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