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Topic: In My Eyes

A near complete re-write of a song of mine.

In My Eyes   By Jim Kenyon


capo on 5th fret


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Verse 1


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[Em]I’m standing here, and you’re right there


I[G] want to reach out, but baby I‘m scared


your [Em] glistening lips look wet with wine


I'd[G] love to hold you, bring them next to mine


they [C] say good things come to those who wait


so I’ll [D] wait for you no [C]matter how long it [G]takes


I’ll [D] wait for you no [C]matter how long it [G]takes


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Verse 2


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[Em]From the moment I saw you, I knew


that my [G] reasons for living, would be about you


yeah [Em] you’re the woman I dream about


you’re [G] the one that puts me on a cloud


I [C] know that we were meant to be,


because [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see


'cause [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see


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Chorus


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[C]I want to be the one you never doubt


[G] Yeah, the one that you can’t live without


so [C] tell me please what you want me to do


this [G] heart ain't nothing without you


[C]The future so quickly becomes the past,


but I'm [D] sure what’s done in [C] love will [G] last


yeah, I'm [D] sure what’s done in [C] love will [G] last


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Verse 3


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oh I'd[Em] love to hear you say you love me


when you're [G] near, there's nowhere I'd rather be


[Em]you make me feel like never before



every [G] moment with you leaves me wanting more


can't [Em] think of words to eplain how i feel


but I [D] know what love [C] is, and I know it's [G]real


yeah I [D] know what love [C] is, and I know it's [G]real




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Chorus


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[C]I want to be the one you never doubt


[G] Yeah, the one that you can’t live without


so [C] tell me please what you want me to do


‘cause [G] this heart ain't nothing without you


[C]The future so quickly becomes the past,


but I'm [D] sure what’s done in [C] love will [G] last


yeah, I'm [D] sure what’s done in [C] love will [G] last


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Repeat Verse 2


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[Em]From the moment I saw you, yeah, baby I knew


that my [G] reasons for living, would be about you


yeah [Em] you’re the woman I dream about


and you’re [G] the one love I can’t live without


I [C] know that we were meant to be,


because [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see


'cause [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see






Fade out




I [C] just know that we were meant to be,


because [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see




slow




'cause [D]in my eyes, you’re [C] the only one I [G] see



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.

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Re: In My Eyes

unrequited love, me thinks? what time signature are you using, 4/4 or 3/4?     

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Re: In My Eyes

Lol Phill

I don't know.  I just was strumming and writing.
I'm sure the music part needs lots of work.

I know this is odd bc i have more than 4 lines in the chorus

when I was writing this i just kinda plucked and strummed  - and it seemed to fit and sound okay

I don't know enough about music to adequately answer your question Phill.
I would take any suggestions you have or listen to any way you would think it should sound - you always seem to be able to adjust my songs in very nice way with a quite harmonious outcome.
Thanks for looking at it.

ps I had to look up the word unrequited - but now that I did - the answer is yes - you are spot on ( although the poor dude seems hopeful   smile

Jim     

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Re: In My Eyes

You make me sound so intelligent,  now that I'll have to look up...     

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

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Re: In My Eyes

Ok Phill

I went back and cut some stuff and changed a few lines - I think it will work 4/4
It flows much better now I think.
I forgot to mention that I was playing it with a capo on fret 5

I also Changed the Title smile

Thanks for your input my friend !


Jim     

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Re: In My Eyes

Very nice Jim, a thumbs up from me on this one.     

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Re: In My Eyes

Thanks Jan

I think it flows pretty well now after many revisions.
Try to record it soon.

Thanks for the kind words.

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