Topic: That Ol' Guitar
I listened to some fantastic guitarists through the weekend and it left me amazed, speechless, jealous and appreciative. So I go t thinking of what it must be like to be so good with a guitar- that it becomes a part of you . This song is a tribute to all that can make their guitar part of their soul. It must feel awesome.
That Ol’ Guitar By Jim Kenyon
[G]I’ve always wondered what being [C]one with the guitar must be [G]like
[G]spontaneous combustion of the [C]soul, the fingers, and the [G]mind
[C]A sound that comes from ten eras, yet [G]still can bring you home
‘ol Doc [D]Watson would say play it pretty, and[C] touch those strings so [G]kind
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do you hear your heart while playing, can those strings move your soul
can you play it fast like a sheriff chasing you down some ol’ country road
will you play it clean and sexy, so that guitar needs a cigarette when done
does it feel like the crossroads, stealing that devil’s fiddle made of gold
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Chorus
just [C]close your eyes and start swaying as your[G] fingers caress those strings
play a [D] masterpiece so moving, it helps you [C]handle whateverlife may[G]bring
A [C]melody from the soul, with a rhythm that [G]lasts all through thenight
With a [D]sound so sweet, It makes everything in the [C]world seem [G]alright
When you strum can you feel those blues running through your blood
can it help you get through some lonely nights when you’ve strayed too far
do you play it so it makes everyone wonder if they should laugh or cry
it takes you to anyplace you want to go when you’re one with your guitar
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Chorus
just [C]close your eyes and start swaying as your[G] fingers caress those strings
play a [D] masterpiece so moving, it helps you [C]handle whateverlife may[G]bring
A [C]melody from the soul, with a rhythm that [G]lasts all through thenight
With a [D]sound so sweet, It makes everything in the [C]world seem [G]alright
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
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
