[Jomi]

This was inspired by Kirks' beautiful 'Liquid amber'. I put fresh strings on my old 12 string and used the old ones on my poor battered Guild D25 to get the Nashville tuning, err... then I tuned it to DADGAD so...Nashville DADGAD then, am I the first?
Well it's a first for me, as is this multitracking and panning!!
This is a song I wanted to write for a long time now, it's for my Dad, I hope you like it.

[juslikeplayin]

Beautiful song , Jomi.You do an awesome job of telling your stories through songs.

[allthumbs]

Nice playing.

[eddiez152]

Jomi,

Outstanding John, as you see the music and lyrics never stop.
We all have them in our little way.

[tomg123]

Great sound, love your playing...congrats on the first time tuning. The most i do is down half step

[Jomi]

Thank you, Justlikeplayin and Allthumbs. Glad you liked it.
As always Eddie I appreciate your input.

Again I was worried about posting, I thought it could be seen as 'over-sentimental'. It's very hard to the draw the line before 'going over the top'.
I forgot to post the lyrics so here they are:


Sometimes on Sundays, it’s into the car,
Out with the family, it’s not too far,
Sand in my toes and chips for tea
Wish I could thank you for showing me the sea.

And in the park by the rivers side
We caught nothing though we really tried
No trout or salmon to take home free
Wish I could thank you for fishing all day with me

Inside your shed with your chisel and plane
You’d set to work for the family again,
Clever hands showed your skilful trade,
Wish I could thank you for all the things you made

And in your greenhouse in early spring
I stood and watched as the seeds went in
For summer borders of white and blue
Wish I could thank you for all the flowers you grew.

When I left home to start working life
You shook my hand and we said goodbye
A lonely train and a long, long ride
Wish I could thank you for standing by my side

Sometimes I didn’t know what to do
Then I could always rely on you
A helping hand any time of day
Wish I could thank you for showing me the way

And while the world kept rolling by
Our family wept as we said goodbye
An empty chair where you used to be,
Wish I could thank you but it’s not meant to be.

[Jomi]

Thanks Tomg123.
You should try playing around with different tunings, it's a lot of fun
and opens up more possibilities.

[tomg123]

Your right jomi, but my hands are full with standard

[Aunt Doty]

Jomi, you are blessed with talent! Great song!

[eCowboy]

Wow, another beautiful, moving, song.

[CanuckTodd]

Nice, very nice. Funny to be hearing it on Mother's Day! But nice just the same.

[Hilch]

wow

This is brilliant ,

Brilliant playing ...Wonderful singing .. Lovely lyrics

Well done

Trevor

[knight46]

Jomi,
You have such a talent for putting your emotions and feelings into words for others to hear and you do it with such beautiful melodies. Thank you for allowing me the pleasure of your music.

[Jomi]

Aunt Doty, Thank you, glad you liked it - still looking forward to hearing you.

Thanks a lot eCowboy, good to know that you enjoyed it.

Cannucktodd, Thank you too Mothers day was in March wasn't it????
I hope so or I'm in big trouble!!

Hilch, thank you I've been following your song and playing too, keep it up, this is a great place for help/advice/support etc

Knight46, It's my pleasure, thank you for your kind words, I'm really glad you liked it.

Thank you all for listening to my songs and for taking the time to comment, it really is appreciated.

[Jomi]

Tomg123,
I understand, but don't forget to have some fun!!