For quite some time now, I have put my thoughts into a post for my blog on 9/11. You can read them here, Ten Years Later and 911 Ten Years Later
While driving around on a beautiful day like today, I couldn't help but notice all the flags flying half mast. I was sad for a little while for all the victims and then I remembered some of my friends who are pilots now, particularly Tommy Mc Guinness the son of Tom Mc Guiness who was the co-pilot on that tragic day. We need pilots and especially for such crazy times as we are seeing today with so much unrest in the world. Thank you to all military for serving our country.
Many of you have heard my story of me being the keyboard player at Tom Mc Guiness' West Coast Memorial Service. I simply was handed a score of music and played the keys on a string patch.Thirteen years ago I saw Tom's son (a wee little lad back then) sitting in the front row at my church listening to his mom talk about what had happened the morning of 9/11. Today, Tom is a pilot and I am his friend on FaceBook. I am so very proud of him. I'm sure his dad is, too.
Destiny is defined as:
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
The hidden power believed to control what will happen in the future; fate.
I don't have all the answers to many deep and troubling things but my Pastor encourages me in the word by sharing Romans 8:28 Somehow... all these things are working together for my good. I will continue to trust the Lord.
I have no songs or chord progressions to share with you today. Just a heart that is appreciative for my readers and fellow church musicians. So, keep practicing whatever it is that your passionate about. Whether patriotic, gospel, blues or classical... move your fingers daily and find your rhythm to life.
We have so much freedom in our country. Jesus is my savior. Do you know Him?
Next week I hope to be writing about syncopated rhythms, riffs, app reviews and ear training.
What are you working on?
b. 26 January 1970, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. A
meteoric success story in gospel music, a genre more usually associated
with the longevity of its artists, Franklin made a huge impact with his
1993 debut. A fixture at the top of the US Contemporary Christian and
Gospel charts, and the first platinum selling gospel album, it featured
powerful performances from the 17-piece "Family" of musicians and
singers, many of whom were drawn from Franklin's home town of Fort
Worth, Texas.
Franklin was raised by his aunt as a strict Baptist, and he was leading
the Mt. Rose Baptist Church choir by the time he was 11. Despite a
troubled and rebellious teenage period, by his early twenties Franklin
was writing material for gospel greats including Rev. Milton Biggham,
Daryl Coley, Yolanda Adams and Rev. John P. Kee. The success of his
debut saw the Family booked to appear on syndicated USA television
programme The Arsenio Hall Show, while contemporary artists as diverse
as Ice Cube and R. Kelly paid public respect to their craft. Subsequent
albums established Franklin
and his bands (God's Property and Nu Nation) as probably contemporary
gospel's biggest and most commercially successful artist, and have
featured guest appearances from artists including Kelly, Bono and Mary
J. Blige. He has also topped the US R&B charts on several occasions,
most notably with the 1997 single "Stomp" and the attendant God's
Property From Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation, while his 2007 release The
Fight Of My Life broke into the mainstream Top 40. Franklin has won five Grammys in addition to numerous Stellar Awards.
Encyclopedia of Popular Music
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Video of 911
Chord Chart for 911
This song was written in 2002. You'll be playing the song in the Key of F in 4/4 time. Here's some of the chords I've figured out.
[Daughter:] Hello [Kirk:] Hey, it's me, Kirk, I need to speak to Bishop [Daughter:] Sure, hold on...
[Jakes:] Hello... [Kirk:] Hey... I got some stuff I need to talk to you about
Dm9
Lately, pastor I've been...having all these crazy kind of dreams Bb C
It's hard to sleep, I can't eat...scary, you know [Jakes:] I know what you mean
Dm9 C Bb [Kirk:] I mean, every since that Tuesday, seems like life's just getting real strange [Jakes:] I hear ya
Anthrax, terrorist attacks and... I ain't even trying to get on no plane [Jakes:] I feel ya
Dm9 C [Kirk:] ...and you know when I try to pray, there's a voice that telling that God's not real [Jakes:] You know that's just the enemy [Kirk:]Yea, but you ain't feelin' me [Jakes:] No son, I know just know you feel...
Gsus/Eb Asus
See, just because I preach and teach don't mean I don't get scared sometimes G2/B A7/C#
[Kirk:] yea, whatever, but you T.D. Jakes [Jakes:] Well, then I don't make mistakes... [Kirk:] Well... [Jakes:] Now, let me tell you what's on my mind...
When your smile is gone (He cares) [Kirk:] Yea, but I feel so alone (He's there and...) [Jakes:] Although, your heart is heavy, God said: (every burden I will bear) [Kirk:] See, but you don't know my (my pain)
And I'm getting so sick and tired of all (this rain)
I just got laid off, and to top it off the rent's due, so tell me what I got to gain? [Jakes:] Well, see, trials come to make (you strong)
Storms won't last (last long) [Kirk:] But how can I trust God in all this mess? [Jakes:] Well, see that's the reason for the song
See, wherever you go there's one thing ya got to know
God, is right there by your side (weeping may endure for a night)
And he told me to tell you everything (everything's gon' be alright)
So thank you for calling...it's always good to hear from you [Kirk:] yea, but... [Jakes:] But I gotta go now [Kirk:] wait a minute... [Jakes:] I got another call on line 2 [Kirk:] But I ain't through
[Kirk:] See I'm sick and tired of all these church folk talking about stuff ain't as bad as it seems
See, y'all don't feel my pain... [Jakes:] I don't have pain...? [Kirk:] I don't see how ...you on the cover on Time magazine [Jakes:] See, but you're looking at now and you don't know how I struggled and what I've been through [Kirk:] Yea, whatever... [Jakes:] Now, you crossed the line... [Kirk:] I'm just speakin' my mind [Jakes:] O.K. so let me speak mine, too (Hmmmmmm)
I've made some mountains, I've seen some valleys, I've even had to cry sometimes
Like when I lost my mother [Kirk:] Your mother? [Jakes:] My mother: [Kirk:] I'm sorry... [Jakes:] No son...that's fine: ...see life is full of ups and downs but God said
(the storm won't last long) [Kirk:] But how'd you make it through? [Jakes:] Boy, I thought you knew...it was His (love that kept me strong)
When your smile is gone (He cares) [Kirk:] But I feel so alone (He's there and...) [Jakes:] Although, your heart is heavy, God said...(every burden I will bear) [Kirk:] yea, but see...y'all don't feel (my pain)
And I'm getting very sick and tired of all this (this rain)
Just got laid off, and to top it off the rent's due, so tell me, Bishop, what I gotta gain? [Jakes:] Didn't I tell you trials come to make (you strong)
And those old storms won't (last long) [Kirk:] How can I trust God in the midst of all this mess? [Jakes:] See that's the reason for this song
Wherever you go there's something ya got to know (God still cares)
(weeping may endure for a night)
And he told me to tell you (everything's gon' be alright)
Dm [Kirk:] Thank you pastor
Bb
Jakes: Any time...
F/A Gm7 G7/B [Kirk:] I think I can make it now...just tell me what I need to do
C2 A/C# [Jakes:] Just pray this prayer with me...
Dm Bb F/A
Say: Father (Father) forgive me (forgive me) I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
Gm7 G7/B
Please help me (help me) I love you (I love you) I need you (I need you)
C2 A/C#
Hold me (hold me) Jesus (Jesus)
Dm Bb F/A
My heart (my heart) my soul (my soul) please take (please take) control (control)
Gm7 G7/B C2 C#dim7
Right now (Now) now (now) now (now) (right now)
Dm C2 [Jakes:] When you ain't got no smile (he cares)
Bbmaj7 [Kirk:] and even when you feel so alone (he's there and...)
C2 [Jakes:] Although your heart is heavy, God said (every burden I will bear)
Dm [Kirk:] And even in the midst of all ya (pain)
C2
And when you're sick and tired of all the rain (this rain)
Bbmaj7 C2
Remember that the rain won't last always...and in Christ Jesus, you got so much to gain
Dm [Jakes:] You see your trials come to make you (strong)
C2
And the storms won't last (too long)
Bbmaj7 [Kirk:] Remember my brother, my sister...it's only temporary
C2 [Jakes:] See that's the reason for this song
Ebmaj7
Wherever you go [Kirk:] There's something you've got to know
A [Jakes:] God is still there (weeping may endure for a night)
G/B A/C# Dm [Kirk:] And told me to tell you (everthing's gon' be alright)
[ad lib to end] C2 Bbmaj7 C2
What I'm Playing
L.H. / R.H.
Dm9 = D/CEFA
Bb = Bb/DF
Bbmaj7 = Bb/AD
C = C/EG
C2 = C/GD and C/GDE
C#dim7 = C#/EGB
Gsus/Eb = Eb/GCDG
Asus = A/DEA
G2/B = B/ADG
Gm7 = G/BbD
A7/C# = C#/AEG
A/C# = C#/AE
B/G7 = B/GF
Ebmaj7 = Eb/BbCF
Hope you enjoyed following along with this one. Have some other Kirk Franklin songs you're working on? You may find them on this site. Just do a search and hopefully you'll find what you're looking for. I'm a huge fan of Kirk Franklin!
I love teaching beginners, young children, and adults. I offer piano lessons for ages 3-103 and all levels from primer to advanced. We have a blast with piano games, playing duets, learning songs and theory.
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Billie
“If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.” – Billie Holiday
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