Topic: My First Sundown

Been gone awhile and hope to get back into writing more often.
This is a song I have been trying to write for sometime now and just couldn't find any words.Todays events in the states helped but we still have a long ways to go. It's about my perspective on our world, from growing up, to today and hoping for a better future for all to live by.
Played in the style of a slow Springsteen ballad,no chorus with a harp and keyboard in the breaks.

C/G played 032013    Cmaj9 played 320013
Enjoy smile


My First SundownKen Peters Jan 2009


[G][Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9] [G][Cmaj9] [G][Cmaj9]






[G]I can't remember [Cmaj9]when I saw my [G]first sundown. [Cmaj9]


[G]So long ago the [Cmaj9]memories lost with [G]time. [Cmaj9]


Too [G]young to know the [Cmaj9]beauty of the [G]moment. [Cmaj9]


Too [G]young to know the [Cmaj9]feelings of the [G]dying,of the [Cmaj9]trying,


Of the [C/G]crying by the little children.


M-M-M-M [G]M-M-M-M


Too [D]young to know the comfort on my [Cmaj9].......first sun [G]down. [Cmaj9] [G]


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[G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9]


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[G]I remember [Cmaj9]when my world turned [G]upside down. [Cmaj9]


[G]Still too young but [Cmaj9]old enough to [G]see. [Cmaj9]


The [G]anger and the [Cmaj9]bloodshed all [G]around me. [Cmaj9]


When [G]hatred pulled the [Cmaj9]trigger on a [G]father,then a [Cmaj9]brother,


Then a [C/G]doctor of the hidden people.


M-M-M-M [G]M-M-M-M


The [D]bells were ringing in the steeple [Cmaj9].......good die [G]young [Cmaj9] [G]


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[G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9]


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[G]I remember [Cmaj9]when the world came [G]crashing down. [Cmaj9]



[G]Terror from the [Cmaj9]skies for all to [G]see. [Cmaj9]


[G]Bearing gifts of [Cmaj9]hatred and of [G]sorrow. [Cmaj9]


[G]Bearers of re[Cmaj9]ligion built on [G]dying and [Cmaj9]defying,


built on [C/G]lying to the little children.


M-M-M-M [G]M-M-M-M


The [D]bells keep ringing in the steeples [Cmaj9]........good die [G]young. [Cmaj9] [G]


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[G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9]


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[G]For fifty some odd [Cmaj9]years I've watched the [G]sun go down. [Cmaj9]


[G]Hoping that we'd [Cmaj9]somehow find a [G]way. [Cmaj9]


To [G]rid the world of [Cmaj9]greed and hate and [G]sorrow.



And [G]build a world worth [Cmaj9]living without [G]lying or [Cmaj9]defying,




Without [C/G]crying by the little children.




M-M-M-M [G]M-M-M-M


I [D]wish I knew the comfort from my [Cmaj9].........first sun[G]down.


I [D]wish I could recall the comfort [Cmaj9]......on my first sun[G]down.


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[G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9] [G] [Cmaj9] [G]


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Just Keepin on Keepin on
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Re: My First Sundown

That's a great one Ken...Thanks for sharing

I used to be disgusted; now I try to be amused.
Elvis Costello

Re: My First Sundown

Really very good ken,I played it acouple of times and I think its a winner.          dino

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman

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two thumbs up

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hi kenny,

back with a bang my friend, this has some fine imagery seems very melancholy though, can't wait to hear it....any chance?

phill

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

6 (edited by KAP54 2009-01-21 10:41:17)

Re: My First Sundown

Hey Geo and Dino,I'm glad you liked it.It's a tough world out there for sure.

Thanks for commenting smile

Hi lucretiamark. smile I see you've been a member for quite some time.
Are we going to have the pleasure of reading/hearing any home grown tunes from you?
Thanks for the comment


Hi Phill

Yup this is a melancholy piece that I would like to have recorded for this weekend.Funny how  getting out the words for just one song lifts off a weight and relieves the pressure.
I'm feeling much gooder so hopefully I'll get at er.
Thanks Again smile

Kenny

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Re: My First Sundown

hi ken a lovely song can't wait to hear it,well done....stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

Re: My First Sundown

Thanks Daddy

Hopefully I can get to it this weekend  smile

Kenny

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Re: My First Sundown

Ken these are wonderful lyrics and I like the chord changes let us know when this song is uploaded so we all can enjoy well done smile

"Growing old is not for sissies"

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Thanks Russ smile
I will be dusting off the recording gear this weekend.Hopefully I'll have it done by weeks end.

Thanks Again

Kenny

PS I will have google-chat on so if your free..... give me a buzz

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Re: My First Sundown

will do smile

KAP54 wrote:

Thanks Russ smile
I will be dusting off the recording gear this weekend.Hopefully I'll have it done by weeks end.

Thanks Again

Kenny

PS I will have google-chat on so if your free..... give me a buzz

"Growing old is not for sissies"

Re: My First Sundown

Hi Kenny
Looks like your've got the makings of a nice song there...
I to would like to hear your recording (No Pressure) big_smile
Ark

Re: My First Sundown

Sounds like one from the heart Ken.  Plays really well if I guessed it right.

J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

Re: My First Sundown

Complex but beautiful Ken,

Are you going to record this soon ? Im looking forward to hearing this ken.

Great stuff, my kanuky Friend.

Old Doll.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !

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Hi Ark,
Just bought a Boss BR-600 and have resigned myself to learning this little puppy. :)Lots to learn but hopefully I'll have this up sooner then later.
Thanks smile

Thanks for the feedback Jeff.  I am kind of excited about this one so hopefully I'll do it justice. smile


Hi Lena

I'll be recording as soon as I figure out my new toy. lol
How have you been?

Thanks for the wisdom along the way. smile

Kenny

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