Aaaaaand my exams are OVER! I am in the best mood EVER, having finished all five final exams and doing pretty darn well on all of them. I am now officially a junior in college. :)
More importantly, I can FINALLY focus on Christmas time and all the festivities - I've got parties to go to, movies to curl up and watch, presents to wrap, our tree to decorate, the annual How the Grinch Stole Christmas Broadway play to see down in San Diego...I'm one happy Little Miss Elf.
And only 10 days until I get to see Mister Elf again!
Oh, it's good to be free.
Hope everyone's having a happy holiday season as well!
December 16, 2008
December 11, 2008
Ho Ho Ho! Or not.
It's that time of year...again. How do 365 days go by SO FAST when they seem to drag on a 24-hour basis?
I wish I were enjoying putting up lights and wrapping gifts and drinking hot cocoa, watching the snow fall and curling up for a good holiday movie.
But unfortunately in San Diego we don't get cold, we get Santa Anas (hot, DRY winds of death from the east that give new meaning to Santas in surf shorts.) And in college, you don't get the luxury of relaxing and movie-watching. You get to bully your brain into studying, writing final papers and generally stressing out to the point of nervous breakdown while everyone else bounces around in the Christmas spirit. I'm playing rebel here - turning up my nose at the beckoning call of review sheets on my bed, purposely making time to deck out my website and pretending I don't have anything else to do.
It won't last long.
What sucks even more is that this is hands down my FAVORITE time of year. I work with children at an elementary school, too, so you'd think I'd have even more of an "in" with the childhood innocence of the season, making crafts and eating cookies and decorating trees like a kid again.
But I'm stuck in the mental quicksand muck of impending exams, papers, assignments; drowning in piles of reviews and notes and trying to ignore the other overwhelming concern of financial bankruptcy.
*sigh*
It's so much fun being an adult.
I wish I were enjoying putting up lights and wrapping gifts and drinking hot cocoa, watching the snow fall and curling up for a good holiday movie.
But unfortunately in San Diego we don't get cold, we get Santa Anas (hot, DRY winds of death from the east that give new meaning to Santas in surf shorts.) And in college, you don't get the luxury of relaxing and movie-watching. You get to bully your brain into studying, writing final papers and generally stressing out to the point of nervous breakdown while everyone else bounces around in the Christmas spirit. I'm playing rebel here - turning up my nose at the beckoning call of review sheets on my bed, purposely making time to deck out my website and pretending I don't have anything else to do.
It won't last long.
What sucks even more is that this is hands down my FAVORITE time of year. I work with children at an elementary school, too, so you'd think I'd have even more of an "in" with the childhood innocence of the season, making crafts and eating cookies and decorating trees like a kid again.
But I'm stuck in the mental quicksand muck of impending exams, papers, assignments; drowning in piles of reviews and notes and trying to ignore the other overwhelming concern of financial bankruptcy.
*sigh*
It's so much fun being an adult.
December 1, 2008
I'm back!
Apologies for the hiatus. I've been off enjoying a romantic two-year anniversary with the BF and busy making plans for a last-minute trip to EUROPE after Christmas. :) I will be going back to a snuggly, cozy little home in Veldhoven at the end of this month to spend 2-3 weeks with one of my favorite families ever. So there's a lot to look forward to with the holidays and that!
I hope to get the next chapter of Lie To Me up soon...but bear with me as I catch up. Finals at school are also approaching (insert loud groan here) so I need to implement major time management.
Thanks for the patience! ;)
Becky
P.S. Nickelback's Dark Horse album is freaking awesome. The end.
I hope to get the next chapter of Lie To Me up soon...but bear with me as I catch up. Finals at school are also approaching (insert loud groan here) so I need to implement major time management.
Thanks for the patience! ;)
Becky
P.S. Nickelback's Dark Horse album is freaking awesome. The end.
November 13, 2008
Subscriptions
Since there are so many sections to my site, I usually try to post updates on this main page (in the left sidebar) to alert you to new chapters, stories, etc. that are up. However, you won't be alerted to a posted update if you aren't a follower of the site!
I suggest for those of you who frequent the site and stories to become a follower of my main page and subscribe to the posts.
You can become a follower by clicking on "Follow this blog" under "My Readers" in the bottom sidebar of this page, and subscribe to posts by clicking the option under "Stay Up To Date" in the right-hand sidebar. You can choose your method to subscribe (feed alerts will come through a variety of servers, including Yahoo, Google, etc.) and Followers will be notified of to-the-minute updates in their blog account homes. It's the easiest way to stay on top of things, especially if you're like me, and read a thousand other stories as well as actually try to live a normal life.
HA!
And of course, make sure to do the same with stories you're following. I know from personal experience as a reader of other author's stories that if you're a follower and a subscriber, it's SO much easier. You get notified of a new chapter right away, and it saves you from constantly refreshing a page to see if the author really does have no life and is posting right then because she knows you're waiting.
Okay, maybe that's just me.
I suggest for those of you who frequent the site and stories to become a follower of my main page and subscribe to the posts.
You can become a follower by clicking on "Follow this blog" under "My Readers" in the bottom sidebar of this page, and subscribe to posts by clicking the option under "Stay Up To Date" in the right-hand sidebar. You can choose your method to subscribe (feed alerts will come through a variety of servers, including Yahoo, Google, etc.) and Followers will be notified of to-the-minute updates in their blog account homes. It's the easiest way to stay on top of things, especially if you're like me, and read a thousand other stories as well as actually try to live a normal life.
HA!
And of course, make sure to do the same with stories you're following. I know from personal experience as a reader of other author's stories that if you're a follower and a subscriber, it's SO much easier. You get notified of a new chapter right away, and it saves you from constantly refreshing a page to see if the author really does have no life and is posting right then because she knows you're waiting.
Okay, maybe that's just me.
Revamped!
*gasp* The place looks so new!
Yes. Yes, it does.
If you haven't already kind of caught on, I'm a complete graphic design nerd. Junkie. Addict. I don't claim to be fabulous, but I just love it and am constantly learning in the "field" and improving my knowledge base.
I am also a perfectionist. And those two traits - addict and perfectionist - don't blend too well in the creativity field. I am never satisfied.
Hence, why you have been seeing probably ten thousand different layouts and designs on my site and stories over the last week or so. I *think* I have finally settled on a design I'm happy with...but in a few weeks, I'm sure I'll grow bored again and change it.
Just a heads up.
P.S. Feedback is always very much appreciated. Let me know, if you would, what you think of the layouts and designs around the site. I promise not to bite your head off if you hate it.
Yes. Yes, it does.
If you haven't already kind of caught on, I'm a complete graphic design nerd. Junkie. Addict. I don't claim to be fabulous, but I just love it and am constantly learning in the "field" and improving my knowledge base.
I am also a perfectionist. And those two traits - addict and perfectionist - don't blend too well in the creativity field. I am never satisfied.
Hence, why you have been seeing probably ten thousand different layouts and designs on my site and stories over the last week or so. I *think* I have finally settled on a design I'm happy with...but in a few weeks, I'm sure I'll grow bored again and change it.
Just a heads up.
P.S. Feedback is always very much appreciated. Let me know, if you would, what you think of the layouts and designs around the site. I promise not to bite your head off if you hate it.
October 3, 2008
My Adventures Series
These are chronicles of my traveling life in the real world - journals/daily followings of my adventures around the globe. I'm lucky to be able to travel as much as I do, and I love to document my trips for my own memories - and for friends and family back home!
So if you care to read up on my journeys, feel free.
Enjoy!
Becky
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PAST ADVENTURES:
The City of Romance! From the dazzling lights of the Eiffel Tower, to the magnificent Notre Dame, to the topless sunbathers along the Seine, Paris was a treat. Hot and muggy, beautiful and cultured, we made the most of our stay and soaked it all in...by foot.
My Adventures: Holland II
Dec. 2008 - Jan. 2009
Exactly one year after the first trip, I flew back to Amsterdam and spent two cold, wintry weeks with my boyfriend in the Netherlands. Entertain yourself as I journal about my first time in the snow, excellent home cooking, and a fairy-tale amusement park, among other things...
Dec. 2008 - Jan. 2009
Exactly one year after the first trip, I flew back to Amsterdam and spent two cold, wintry weeks with my boyfriend in the Netherlands. Entertain yourself as I journal about my first time in the snow, excellent home cooking, and a fairy-tale amusement park, among other things...
It was my first time abroad, and I chronicled every minute of it. From mispronouncing Dutch words in the Netherlands to getting lost in London, it was my long-awaited dream trip. And you can read all about it.
May 1, 2008
Stranger In This Town lyrics
Back to lyrics home
Rest In Peace
Voodoo woman
I'll see you in my dreams
Gypsy woman
Down on Lonely Street
Gypsy was a friend of mine
In a sacred dream
Voodoo woman magic child
In time you will believe
Every time we say goodbye
Our love will rest in peace
After we make love tonight
Our love shall rest in peace
So say a prayer and close your eyes
Come lay your body down to sleep
After we make love tonight
Our love shall rest in peace
Church Of Desire
Woke up in a cold sweat
In the middle of the night
Seems like a lifetime
When you're wondering who's wrong or right
One confession would resurrect the truth
Revenge or forgiveness for sins between me and you
Now we dance with the devil down lonely
street, lonely street
Looking for a window in the house of tears
Living in hell, I pray the rain disappears
I'm headed for a breakdown
And the fever runs higher
As I kneel at the altar I can feel your fire
In the church of desire
Church of desire
You never find a reason why love falls from grace
Some kind of voodoo, like a spirit you can't embrace
There's a voice in the mirror, and a ghost in my heart
That relives the passion before we were torn apart
Now we dance with the devil down lonely
street, lonely street
Looking for a window in the house of tears
Living in hell, I pray the rain disappears
I'm headed for a breakdown
And the fever runs higher
As I kneel at the altar I can feel your fire
In the church of desire
Church of desire
Now we dance with the devil down lonely
street, lonely street
Looking for a window in the house of tears
Living in hell, I pray the rain disappears
I'm headed for a breakdown
And the fever runs higher
As I kneel at the altar I can feel your fire
In the church of desire
Church of desire
Stranger In This Town
Hey mister can you tell me
What this world's about
It might just help me out
I used to be a dreamer
But my dreams have burned
You know how luck can turn
Sometimes it's hard to find a friendly face
Feel like a stranger to the human race
It's such a lonely, lonely place
I walk alone in the darkness of the city
Got no place to call home
I might be dyin'
But you can't hear a sound
'Cause midnight rain is comin' down
I'm just a stranger, a stranger in this town
Everybody loves a winner
Till the winners lose
And then it's front page news
Nobody loves a loser
When you're down and out
You know there ain't no doubt
I'm just a victim of circumstance
Please mister give me a helping hand
Brother won't you understand
I walk alone in the darkness of the city
Got no place to call home
I might be dyin'
But you can't hear a sound
Midnight rain is comin' down
I'm just a stranger, a stranger in this town
I mean no danger, I'm a stranger in this town
I'm just a victim of circumstance
Please mister give me a helping hand
Brother won't you understand
I walk alone in the darkness of the city
Got no place to call home
I might be dyin'
But you can't hear a sound
'Cause midnight rain is comin' down
I'm just a stranger, a stranger in this town
I mean no danger, I'm a stranger, I'm a stranger
I'm a stranger in this town...
I mean no danger, I'm a stranger...
I'm just a stranger in this town
Ballad Of Youth
Growing up today
There's many mountains you must climb
You're not the only one
'Cause everybody's on that line
Hey mister know it all
What do you recommend
You think you know the answers
But the questions never end
Young hearts better hold on
Beyond the innocence
Your youth is gone
So look in your mirror
You got nothing to lose
Don't waste your time away
Thinkin' 'bout yesterday's blues
Born outta passion
To a world gone cold
Ya wear it on your shoulders
It's a heavy, heavy load I know
Love and its emotions
Come knocking at your door
Young hearts will be broken
And time's the only cure
Young hearts better hold on
Beyond the innocence
Your youth is gone
Look in your mirror
It'll tell you the truth
Don't waste your time away
Thinkin' 'bout yesterday's blues
Temptation makes us fall from grace
But the angels were sinners
And the sinners saints
Forgive yourself cause we're all the same
Everybody rides on the karma train
Young hearts
Better hold on
Beyond your innocence
Your youth is gone
Look in your mirror
It'll tell you the truth
Don't waste your time away
Don't waste your life away, no, no
Live today
There's no time to lose
Cause when tomorrow comes
It's all just yesterday's news
All just yesterday news
One Light Burning
All alone in the dark
No walls no windows
Trying hard to define
Heaven from hell
Standing out in the rain
With just one shadow
Nothing to see or believe
Beyond myself
See my life going by
Each moment I am alive
I keep reaching out, holding on, hoping
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
I feel it like my heart beating inside
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
All alone with my fears
No words are spoken
A story yet to be told
Locked in my mind
Hope is somewhere ahead
Shining brightly
But the past is always following close behind
See my life going by, each moment I am alive
I keep reaching out, holding on, hoping
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
I feel it like my heart beating inside
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning!
Glowing in your eyes
Lighting up the sky
Leading the way
One light burning
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
I feel it like my heart beating inside
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
I feel it like my heart beating inside
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
Leading the way, leading the way
Mr. Bluesman
He was a man
A ramblin' man he was yes he was
Guitar in hand
His home was on the road and that's where he was
He's seen a thousand roads
He's been a million miles
And when he'd bend a note
A tear would fill my eyes
Where are you playin'
Mr. Bluesman
Mr. Bluesman
Town to town
Honkytonks and dives all look the same
His gypsy heart keeps his shadow ridin' through the rain
A graveyard full of scars
His life will paint his songs
'Cause when you're on the road
There's nowhere you belong
You're just alone
Where are you playin'
Mr. Bluesman
Mr. Bluesman
He's seen a thousand roads
He's been a million miles
And when he'd bend a note
A tear would fill my eyes
Where are you playin'
Mr. Bluesman
Mr. Bluesman
I've paid some dues
Now I make my living as a music man
I play the blues
I guess the blues must be just what I am
A graveyard full of scars
His life will paint his songs
'Cause when you're on the road
There's nowhere you belong
You're just alone
Where are you playin'
Mr. Bluesman
Mr. Bluesman
He's seen a thousand roads
He's been a million miles
And when he'd bend a note
A tear would fill my eyes
Where are you playin'
Mr. Bluesman
Mr. Bluesman
Rosie
Rosie whatcha doing in this low class joint,
Dancing in the dark all day
You used to be the darlin'
Of your high school scene
Now you put your love on display
Sweaty hands hand you up a dollar bill
Hungry eyes never seem to get their fill
I used to watch you walking down the hall
Rosie do you see me
When you hear them call your name
Rosie, Rosie I wanna take you away
Rosie, Rosie I'm gonna make you mine someday
Rosie, I went with you for that rose tattoo
You promised no one else would see
I used to wait and drive you home from
dancin' school
Remember when you danced just for me
Our love was deeper than the night was long
But things just didn't work out like our favorite song
I used to watch you walking down the hall
Rosie do you see me
When you hear them call your name
Rosie, Rosie, I wanna take you away
Rosie, Rosie, I'm gonna make you mine someday. Rosie, Rosie
Do you remember
Our love was deeper than the night was long
But things just didn't work out like our favorite song
I used to watch you walking down the hall
Rosie do you see me
When you hear them call your name
Rosie, Rosie, I wanna take you away
Rosie, Rosie, I'm gonna make you mine someday
Rosie, Rosie, I wanna take you away
Rosie, Rosie, I wanna take you away
River Of Love
Let me tell you a story
About body and blood
There's a fire below
Deep in the river of love
Hey pretty mama I'm just trying to be polite
I wanna make you feel the rhythm of the river tonight
And when the story is over
You'll be satisfied
Honey, honey, honey don't you understand
To make you feel like a woman
Makes me feel like a man
Let me take you down to the river of love
Baby pull me under
Make me drown in your flood
Baptize my body in your river of love
Wontcha take me down
I wanna drown
In your river of love
If you're a little lovesick
Woman I got the cure
Let me be your preacher
And you can be my whore
I feel your heart pumpin honey don't say no
I wanna dive in your river
Take you down real slow
And then your body will quiver
And the river will flow
Honey, honey, honey don't you understand
To make you feel like a woman
Makes me feel like a man
Let me take you down to the river of love
Baby pull me under
Make me drown in your flood
Baptize my body in your river of love
Wontcha take me down
I wanna drown
In your river of love
Down, down, down let me take ya
Down, down, down I wanna take ya
Let me take you down to the river of love
Baby pull me under
Make me drown in your flood
Baptize my body in your river of love
Wontcha take me down
I wanna drown
In our river of love
Father Time
Father time
I couldn't make her wanna stay
I couldn't seem to find the words to say
Now I have to live in yesterday
Father time
I thought that you were on my side
I thought that I could keep our love alive
I thought that I could keep her satisfied
The clock keeps tickin' and I keep on
thinkin' 'bout you
I'm knockin' at the door of your heart but I
can't break through
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
Now she's gone
She didn't even say goodbye
I guess she didn't have the heart to try
She didn't even have the guts to lie
Father time
Only you can turn the page
And close the curtain on this empty stage
Only you can take my pain away
My heart keeps breakin' and my body keeps
aching for you
It's time to hold on but there's nothin' left to
hold on to
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
Father, father can't you see I'm depending on you
I'm dying at the door to your heart and I can't break through
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
She's your child make her mine
Father time
The Answer
The lightning flashed as angels
Rode fiery chargers through the clouds
That answer scared me into tears
And all the grownups laughed out loud
Now the years roll on, tired voices have all gone
Now they ride their thunder through the heavens
There's a world in every drop of rain
Embracing oceans sweep us home again
Come along with me, come along with me
Seek the truth, you shall not find another lie
They say for every living thing
There's a guide up in the sky
That helps you pass from world to world
So you never really die
Then with scythe and cloak
Death comes waltzing to your side
As the visions pass you ask
If there was meaning to your life
As you strain to hear the answer, spirits sing,
and devils fiddle
As he bends to whisper in your hear, he leaves
you one more riddle
Oh, the answer lies beyond the pain
All the questions in our minds, we surely ask in vain
Come along with me, come along with me
Seek the truth, and you shall find another life
And now my life is like a storm
Growing stronger every day
Like the unrelenting wind
That comes to blow our lives away
So I live each day like I know it's my last
If there is no future there must be no past
Now I know the answers never meant a thing
And with each instant that I breathe
I feel the joy that life can bring
Come along with me, come along with me
Seek the truth, you shall not find another lie
Come along with me, come along with me
Seek the truth, you shall not find another lie
Rest In Peace
Voodoo woman
I'll see you in my dreams
Gypsy woman
Down on Lonely Street
Gypsy was a friend of mine
In a sacred dream
Voodoo woman magic child
In time you will believe
Every time we say goodbye
Our love will rest in peace
After we make love tonight
Our love shall rest in peace
So say a prayer and close your eyes
Come lay your body down to sleep
After we make love tonight
Our love shall rest in peace
Church Of Desire
Woke up in a cold sweat
In the middle of the night
Seems like a lifetime
When you're wondering who's wrong or right
One confession would resurrect the truth
Revenge or forgiveness for sins between me and you
Now we dance with the devil down lonely
street, lonely street
Looking for a window in the house of tears
Living in hell, I pray the rain disappears
I'm headed for a breakdown
And the fever runs higher
As I kneel at the altar I can feel your fire
In the church of desire
Church of desire
You never find a reason why love falls from grace
Some kind of voodoo, like a spirit you can't embrace
There's a voice in the mirror, and a ghost in my heart
That relives the passion before we were torn apart
Now we dance with the devil down lonely
street, lonely street
Looking for a window in the house of tears
Living in hell, I pray the rain disappears
I'm headed for a breakdown
And the fever runs higher
As I kneel at the altar I can feel your fire
In the church of desire
Church of desire
Now we dance with the devil down lonely
street, lonely street
Looking for a window in the house of tears
Living in hell, I pray the rain disappears
I'm headed for a breakdown
And the fever runs higher
As I kneel at the altar I can feel your fire
In the church of desire
Church of desire
Stranger In This Town
Hey mister can you tell me
What this world's about
It might just help me out
I used to be a dreamer
But my dreams have burned
You know how luck can turn
Sometimes it's hard to find a friendly face
Feel like a stranger to the human race
It's such a lonely, lonely place
I walk alone in the darkness of the city
Got no place to call home
I might be dyin'
But you can't hear a sound
'Cause midnight rain is comin' down
I'm just a stranger, a stranger in this town
Everybody loves a winner
Till the winners lose
And then it's front page news
Nobody loves a loser
When you're down and out
You know there ain't no doubt
I'm just a victim of circumstance
Please mister give me a helping hand
Brother won't you understand
I walk alone in the darkness of the city
Got no place to call home
I might be dyin'
But you can't hear a sound
Midnight rain is comin' down
I'm just a stranger, a stranger in this town
I mean no danger, I'm a stranger in this town
I'm just a victim of circumstance
Please mister give me a helping hand
Brother won't you understand
I walk alone in the darkness of the city
Got no place to call home
I might be dyin'
But you can't hear a sound
'Cause midnight rain is comin' down
I'm just a stranger, a stranger in this town
I mean no danger, I'm a stranger, I'm a stranger
I'm a stranger in this town...
I mean no danger, I'm a stranger...
I'm just a stranger in this town
Ballad Of Youth
Growing up today
There's many mountains you must climb
You're not the only one
'Cause everybody's on that line
Hey mister know it all
What do you recommend
You think you know the answers
But the questions never end
Young hearts better hold on
Beyond the innocence
Your youth is gone
So look in your mirror
You got nothing to lose
Don't waste your time away
Thinkin' 'bout yesterday's blues
Born outta passion
To a world gone cold
Ya wear it on your shoulders
It's a heavy, heavy load I know
Love and its emotions
Come knocking at your door
Young hearts will be broken
And time's the only cure
Young hearts better hold on
Beyond the innocence
Your youth is gone
Look in your mirror
It'll tell you the truth
Don't waste your time away
Thinkin' 'bout yesterday's blues
Temptation makes us fall from grace
But the angels were sinners
And the sinners saints
Forgive yourself cause we're all the same
Everybody rides on the karma train
Young hearts
Better hold on
Beyond your innocence
Your youth is gone
Look in your mirror
It'll tell you the truth
Don't waste your time away
Don't waste your life away, no, no
Live today
There's no time to lose
Cause when tomorrow comes
It's all just yesterday's news
All just yesterday news
One Light Burning
All alone in the dark
No walls no windows
Trying hard to define
Heaven from hell
Standing out in the rain
With just one shadow
Nothing to see or believe
Beyond myself
See my life going by
Each moment I am alive
I keep reaching out, holding on, hoping
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
I feel it like my heart beating inside
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
All alone with my fears
No words are spoken
A story yet to be told
Locked in my mind
Hope is somewhere ahead
Shining brightly
But the past is always following close behind
See my life going by, each moment I am alive
I keep reaching out, holding on, hoping
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
I feel it like my heart beating inside
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning!
Glowing in your eyes
Lighting up the sky
Leading the way
One light burning
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
I feel it like my heart beating inside
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
I feel it like my heart beating inside
Somewhere in my life
There's one light burning
Leading the way, leading the way
Mr. Bluesman
He was a man
A ramblin' man he was yes he was
Guitar in hand
His home was on the road and that's where he was
He's seen a thousand roads
He's been a million miles
And when he'd bend a note
A tear would fill my eyes
Where are you playin'
Mr. Bluesman
Mr. Bluesman
Town to town
Honkytonks and dives all look the same
His gypsy heart keeps his shadow ridin' through the rain
A graveyard full of scars
His life will paint his songs
'Cause when you're on the road
There's nowhere you belong
You're just alone
Where are you playin'
Mr. Bluesman
Mr. Bluesman
He's seen a thousand roads
He's been a million miles
And when he'd bend a note
A tear would fill my eyes
Where are you playin'
Mr. Bluesman
Mr. Bluesman
I've paid some dues
Now I make my living as a music man
I play the blues
I guess the blues must be just what I am
A graveyard full of scars
His life will paint his songs
'Cause when you're on the road
There's nowhere you belong
You're just alone
Where are you playin'
Mr. Bluesman
Mr. Bluesman
He's seen a thousand roads
He's been a million miles
And when he'd bend a note
A tear would fill my eyes
Where are you playin'
Mr. Bluesman
Mr. Bluesman
Rosie
Rosie whatcha doing in this low class joint,
Dancing in the dark all day
You used to be the darlin'
Of your high school scene
Now you put your love on display
Sweaty hands hand you up a dollar bill
Hungry eyes never seem to get their fill
I used to watch you walking down the hall
Rosie do you see me
When you hear them call your name
Rosie, Rosie I wanna take you away
Rosie, Rosie I'm gonna make you mine someday
Rosie, I went with you for that rose tattoo
You promised no one else would see
I used to wait and drive you home from
dancin' school
Remember when you danced just for me
Our love was deeper than the night was long
But things just didn't work out like our favorite song
I used to watch you walking down the hall
Rosie do you see me
When you hear them call your name
Rosie, Rosie, I wanna take you away
Rosie, Rosie, I'm gonna make you mine someday. Rosie, Rosie
Do you remember
Our love was deeper than the night was long
But things just didn't work out like our favorite song
I used to watch you walking down the hall
Rosie do you see me
When you hear them call your name
Rosie, Rosie, I wanna take you away
Rosie, Rosie, I'm gonna make you mine someday
Rosie, Rosie, I wanna take you away
Rosie, Rosie, I wanna take you away
River Of Love
Let me tell you a story
About body and blood
There's a fire below
Deep in the river of love
Hey pretty mama I'm just trying to be polite
I wanna make you feel the rhythm of the river tonight
And when the story is over
You'll be satisfied
Honey, honey, honey don't you understand
To make you feel like a woman
Makes me feel like a man
Let me take you down to the river of love
Baby pull me under
Make me drown in your flood
Baptize my body in your river of love
Wontcha take me down
I wanna drown
In your river of love
If you're a little lovesick
Woman I got the cure
Let me be your preacher
And you can be my whore
I feel your heart pumpin honey don't say no
I wanna dive in your river
Take you down real slow
And then your body will quiver
And the river will flow
Honey, honey, honey don't you understand
To make you feel like a woman
Makes me feel like a man
Let me take you down to the river of love
Baby pull me under
Make me drown in your flood
Baptize my body in your river of love
Wontcha take me down
I wanna drown
In your river of love
Down, down, down let me take ya
Down, down, down I wanna take ya
Let me take you down to the river of love
Baby pull me under
Make me drown in your flood
Baptize my body in your river of love
Wontcha take me down
I wanna drown
In our river of love
Father Time
Father time
I couldn't make her wanna stay
I couldn't seem to find the words to say
Now I have to live in yesterday
Father time
I thought that you were on my side
I thought that I could keep our love alive
I thought that I could keep her satisfied
The clock keeps tickin' and I keep on
thinkin' 'bout you
I'm knockin' at the door of your heart but I
can't break through
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
Now she's gone
She didn't even say goodbye
I guess she didn't have the heart to try
She didn't even have the guts to lie
Father time
Only you can turn the page
And close the curtain on this empty stage
Only you can take my pain away
My heart keeps breakin' and my body keeps
aching for you
It's time to hold on but there's nothin' left to
hold on to
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
Father, father can't you see I'm depending on you
I'm dying at the door to your heart and I can't break through
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
She's your child make her mine
Father time
The Answer
The lightning flashed as angels
Rode fiery chargers through the clouds
That answer scared me into tears
And all the grownups laughed out loud
Now the years roll on, tired voices have all gone
Now they ride their thunder through the heavens
There's a world in every drop of rain
Embracing oceans sweep us home again
Come along with me, come along with me
Seek the truth, you shall not find another lie
They say for every living thing
There's a guide up in the sky
That helps you pass from world to world
So you never really die
Then with scythe and cloak
Death comes waltzing to your side
As the visions pass you ask
If there was meaning to your life
As you strain to hear the answer, spirits sing,
and devils fiddle
As he bends to whisper in your hear, he leaves
you one more riddle
Oh, the answer lies beyond the pain
All the questions in our minds, we surely ask in vain
Come along with me, come along with me
Seek the truth, and you shall find another life
And now my life is like a storm
Growing stronger every day
Like the unrelenting wind
That comes to blow our lives away
So I live each day like I know it's my last
If there is no future there must be no past
Now I know the answers never meant a thing
And with each instant that I breathe
I feel the joy that life can bring
Come along with me, come along with me
Seek the truth, you shall not find another lie
Come along with me, come along with me
Seek the truth, you shall not find another lie
Undiscovered Soul lyrics
Back to lyrics home
Made in America
Made in America
Nineteen Fifty-nine
Born down by the factories
Cross the Jersey City line
Raised on radio
Just a jukebox kid
I was alright
Just a small town homeboy
With big time dreams
Following his conscience
In a world full of extremes
Fresh outta high school
Only seventeen
I was alright
Blinded by my vision
There was just no turning back
Like a runaway train
Life was steaming down
the track
You'd say I'd never make it out
But I kept on hanging on
Every night I prayed to Jesus
And held my head up strong
I was alright
I landed on my feet
Made in America
I was brought up on the street
My old man's independence
Seemed good enough for me
I was made in America
Made in America
Ad libs
Never cared much about politics
Till I was twenty-one
But I woke up when Lennon
Found the wrong end of a gun
He left his inspiration
Before he said goodbye
And we were alright
We all lose out innocence
It's impossible to hold
I didn't know it then
I had a pocket full of gold
When I kissed those younger
days goodbye
It almost broke my heart
I was going through my
growing pains
I was driving in the dark
But I was alright
I landed on my feet
Made in America
I was brought up on the street
I'm facing up to freedom
And chasing down my dream
I was made in America
Yeah I was made in America
Ad libs (solo)
Yeah we all lose our innocence
It's impossible to hold
I just didn't know it then
I had a pocket full of gold
When they said I'd never make it
I just kept on hanging on
And every night I prayed to Jesus
And I held my head up strong
And I was alright
I landed on my feet
Made in America
I was brought up on the street
Facing up to who I am
Chasing down my dream
I was made in America
Yeah I was made in America
Made in America
Ad libs
Hard Times Comes Easy
It's amazing
We go through changes
When times get crazy
It's up and down, it's hot
and cold
These complications
Just keep on coming
These ain't no running
When it comes to life that's
how it goes
'Round and round we go
Sometimes it feels like
We're on a roller coaster ride
Baby don't you know
It could eat up
If you try to keep it all inside
Seems like hard times come easy
We do a lot of hanging
on these days
But the heart finds a reason
And love always seems
to find a way
Even if it hurts
Even if it hurts us baby
There's gonna be thunder
There's gonna be rain
There's gonna be those times
We both get caught up
in the pain
The realization
Keeps sinking in
The way you make it
Is learn to take it on the chin
Round and round we go
It's just another day
With trouble knocking
at your door
Baby don't you know
We can work it out
'Cause we always seem
to find a cure
Seems like hard times
come easy
We do a lot of hanging
on these days
But the heart finds a reason
And love always seems
to find a way
Even if it hurts
Even if it hurts you baby
Even if it hurts
Even if it hurts you baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Round and round we go
Sometimes it feels like
We're on a roller coaster ride
But baby don't you know
We'll keep holding on
Through the changes that
we feel inside
Seems like hard times come
easy (hard times comes easy)
We do a lot of hanging on
these days
But the heart finds a reason
(heart finds a reason)
And love always seems
to find a way
Hard times
Hard times come easy babe
Talking 'bout hard times
They come easy baby
Fallen From Graceland
There's a line that you cross
When you find out that you're lost
When your world is closing in
And it crawls under your skin
And the heart's always blind
When it's in this state of mind
There's a burning light
in this town
For every heart that's
broken down tonight
Here tonight
You're stranded out
there in the rain
And you just can't see
past the pain tonight
You've fallen from Graceland
Fallen from Graceland
When you're too
proud to crawl
It keeps your back
against the wall
You wanna die, but you live
With nothing left to give
And there's no place to hide
When you're tangled up inside
There's a burning light
in this town
For every heart that's
broken down tonight
Here tonight
You're stranded out
there in the rain
But you just can't see
past the pain tonight
You've fallen from Graceland
Solo
And there's no place to hide
When you're tangled up inside
There's a burning light
in this town
For every heart that's
broken down tonight
Here tonight
You've stranded out
there in the rain
But you just can't see
past the pain tonight
You've fallen from Graceland
Fallen, you've fallen from
Graceland tonight
Fallen, fallen, fallen, fallen
from Graceland - and tonight
There's a light
A bright light burning
For every broken heart
in this world tonight
Deep inside
Yes, there's one light burning
That will lead you through
the storm tonight
It's gonna be alright
Be alright, yeah
Gonna be alright, yeah
It's gonna be alright
(oh, it's gonna be alright, tonight)
Fallen, fallen, fallen, fallen
from Graceland
(fallen from Graceland)
Tonight
If God Was a Woman
If God was a woman
with long blonde hair
Would you kneel at her altar
And offer her prayer
Could she be your addiction
Could she make you sin
If God was a woman
And you were her man
If God was a woman
Would you be impressed
If she showed up in high heels
And a pretty red dress
Would you make a donation
Or would you draw the line
Would you yield to temptation
Or savor her wine
If God was a woman
She'd come like an angel
Or a devil in disguise
When she left in the morning
Would you lose your religion
Or kiss your faith
goodbye, goodbye
If God was a woman.
If God was a woman
Tell me who could we blame
Would she make Jesus righteous
Or completely insane
If God was a woman
Would she kiss and tell
Would we wind up in heaven
Or would we all burn in hell
If God was a woman
She'd come like an angel
Or a devil in disguise, oh yeah
And if she left in the morning
Would you lose your religion
Or kiss your faith
goodbye, goodbye
If God was a woman and you
were her man, yeah
Solo Ad Libs
If God was a woman
Would she come like an angel
Or the devil in disguise, oh yeah
When she left in the morning
Would you lose your religion
Would you kiss your faith
goodbye, goodbye
If God was a woman
If God was a woman
If God was a woman
If God was a woman
We'd all burn in hell
If God was a woman,
woman, woman, woman
If God was a woman
Tell me who would we blame
If God was a woman
If God was a woman
She'd drive us insane, yeah
All That Really Matters
When I look at you
You're beautiful
There comes a time in
someone's life
When you find the things
that matter
And every time we touch
The love runs deep
We realize it's ours to keep
And that's all that really matters
You'll always be my
sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know it's true
Ain't no me without you
When you're in the dark
Baby don't despair
I'm just a spark away
I will be there
And that's all that really matters
You'll always be my
sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know it's true
Ain't no me without you
We'll share our lives together
Yes our flame burns on forever
And at the final curtain call
We can say we did it all
Solo
You'll always be my
sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know it's true
Ain't no me without you
And when we turn to dust
And we fly away
There'll be a light still
burning bright
And that's all that really matters
You're Not Alone
You can be a million miles away
I will always love you
You can be a thousand
thoughts always
I'll be thinking of you
No matter where you try to hide
You are always gonna find me
Right where I belong
Been here beside you all along
like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if the sky should ever fall
from grace
If I die or fade away
In the end you'll always know
You're not alone
You can change your face
to someone else
Still I won't forget you
When you're feeling lost
inside yourself
I will come and get you
These days the only saviour
you can find
Is something you believe in
Deep inside your heart
You might believe in me
Like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if our love would ever
fall from grace
If I die or fade away
In your life you'll always know
I know you got your fears
and doubts
They're weighing on your mind
But something's gonna save you
You're gonna see the truth inside
I'll be right beside you
When the world tears you apart
On your back like a shadow
No matter where you are
Like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if the sky should ever
fall from grace
If I die or fade away
In the end you'll always know
You're not alone, You're not alone
In It For Love
Life is a road
Forever winding where it leads
us I don't know
In it together
For better or worse
Searching for our pot of gold
Time
Leaves a trail of broken hearts
So many arrows just keep missing
their mark
Baby that ain't us
Nothing else matters when
you're in it for love
Together we can only go higher
You can reach any rainbow
you're dreaming of
Nothing else matters at all
When you're in it for love baby
Yeah
We'll share in the laughter
Share in the tears
And the promises we keep
Life can be crazy
Love can be cruel
But it's always been a
two way street
You try
And give it all you have to give
So many people don't know
how to forgive
Baby that ain't us
Nothing else matters when
you're in it for love
Together we can only go higher
You can reach any rainbow
you're dreaming of
Nothing else matters at all
When you're in it for love baby
Solo
You try
And give it all you have to give
So many people don't know
how to forgive
Baby that ain't us
Nothing else matters when you're
in it for love
Together we can only go higher
Reach any rainbow you're
dreaming of
Nothing else matters at all
When you're in it for love baby
When you're in it for love baby
In it for love
When you're in it for love
When you're in it for love
When you're in it for love
In it for love
Chained
Hey, what's this feeling
I've never been down this
far before
I was scared of believing
That love would never
find my door
I was chained
Chained
Chained to my broken dreams
I never knew who I was
supposed to be
Waiting for someone to
come and rescue me
Rescue me
Rescue me
Hey am I dreaming?
I never woke up from
night before
Unaware I was bleeding
Slowly dying like the sun going
down once more
I was chained
Chained
Chained to my broken dreams
I never knew just where my
life would lead
Hoping that someone would
come and rescue me
Rescue me
Rescue me
Alone in the darkness
'Til I saw the light
Shining from your eyes
Now it burns inside and it
keeps me alive
Lord I've been chained
I've been chained yeah
Was chained
Chained
Chained to these broken dreams
I never knew who I was
supposed to be
Hoping someone would
come and rescue me
I've been chained
Chained
I've been chained to these
broken dreams
I never knew just where
my life would lead
Waiting for you to come
and rescue me
Hoping that someone would
come and rescue me, rescue me
Rescue me
ooh yeah, Rescue me
Harlem Rain
The old man down on the corner
Is drowning in his pain
I can see the sorrow in his eyes
His tears, they leave a stain
The streets have left him broken
He's in the final phase
It's been a long hard road
From his glory days
There's a tatoo of his
sweetheart
Fading on his arm
He talks of painful tragedy
How he lost his lucky charm
His memory is clouded
From the thunder in this vein
He's vanishing, vanishing gone
In the Harlem rain
Harlem rain coming down
Another shattered soul in
the lost and found
One more night
On the streets of pain
Getting washed away by the
Harlem rain
On desperation avenue
The devil takes his toll
Where the pushers and
the poverty
Slowly claim your soul
When you reached the realization
Yhat you just can't break
the chain, no
You're vanishing, vanishing gone
In the Harlem rain
Harlem rain coming down
Another shattered soul in
the lost and found
One more night
On the streets of pain
Getting washed away by the
Harlem rain (Harlem rain)
In your seach for tender mercy
No one seemed to care
The faith that used to
be your crutch
Is now your cross to bear
You lost yourself so long ago
You don't know who to blame
You're vanishing, vanishing gone
Vanishing, vanishing gone
Vanishing, vanishing gone
In the Harlem rain
Who I Am
Yeah, woah!
Only child
Lonely one
Trying to act like his father's son
Make him proud through he
sometimes fails
Locked up, living in a jail
Help me now, Help me now
God I feel misunderstood
Trust me now, Trust me now
Who I am is good
Who I used to be ain't what I am
If you walked inside my shoes
Then you would understand
Who I am, you wonder
Who I am, I wonder
Who I am
Just who I am
When I lost is when I learned
When the road took a crooked turn
Wore tha face of I just don't care
That piece of me just disappeared
Help me now, Help me now
Find some hope inside myself
Reaching down
Finding out who's hiding
in this shell
Who I used to be ain't what I am
If you walked inside my shoes
Then you would understand
Who I am, I wonder
Who I am, I wonder
Who I am
Who I am
Somehow I got to find a mirror
To make the stranger clearer
All I wanna be is who I am
Reaching down, finding out
I still feel misunderstood
Trust me now, Trust me now
Who I am is good
Who I used to be ain't what I am
If you walked inside my shoes
Then you would understand
Who I am, you wonder
Who I am, I wonder
Who I am
It's who I am
Who I am
Who I am
Who I am
Downside of Love
There's a danger of getting so
close to you
There comes a time when the
walls fade away
And when love turns to bitter blue
Sometimes it feels like it's so
hard to stay
Last night we went to bed angry
We didin't mean what we said
Seems we never get past
forgiveness
We try to hide, we never learn
To swallow our pride
On the downside of love
Where the love turns to hate
we just can't relate
On the down side of love
When you're misunderstood
'Cause when it hurts you,
it hurts you so good
Baby life has no guarantee
Never knowing where love's
gonna lead
Even though you're a part of me
We have to deal with our
pain separately
Sometimes we both feel like victims
With no easy way out, no, no
Somehow we stand by each other
When we're desperate,
and drowning in
the shadows of doubt
On the downside of love
Where the love turns to hate
we just can't relate
On the downside of love
'Cause when it hurts you,
it hurts you so good
The times we share the tenderness
Are the times that keep us alive
You get in my face,
you rough me up
But baby you know
Can't hurt me enough,
to give you up
And make me let go
make me let go oh no, no
When you're on the downside
Where the love turns to hate
we just can't relate
On the downside of love
When you're misunderstood
'Cause when it hurts you, it hurts
you so good
Downside of love
Love's just a long, long road baby
Yes there's a downside of love
Stand by my side baby when
you're on the downside of love
No, no, no
Downside of love
'Cause it's a long, long road baby
Downside of love
Undiscovered Soul
She was standing at the station
Smalltown suitcase in her hand
There were dreams she found
inside her
That no one cared to understand
She never talks about
her childhood
So much past to leave behind
She's so scared to go,
but still she says goodbye
When you walk that road
You walk alone
Just an undiscovered soul
in the great unknown
When your only hope
Is to find a home
Just an undiscovered soul
In the great unknown
The great unknown
Born and raised in poverty
Daddy died when he was young
All the fears that raged
inside him
His spirit need to overcome
Each day he tears down
the reflection
Of who he used to be
And with a little luck
He'll rise eventually
When you walk that road
You walk alone
Just an undiscovered soul
in the great unknown
When you only hope
Is to find a home
Just an undiscovered soul
In the great unknown
The great unknown
Solo
In the search of our salvation
Relentlessly we climb
Just looking for a reason
In creation's grand design
If patience is a virtue
Then let us humbly begin
We'll be here waiting 'til
our ship comes sailing in
When you walk that road
We walk alone
Just an undiscovered soul
in the great unknown
When your only hope
Is to find a home
You're just an undiscovered soul
In the great unknown
The great unknown
The great unknown
Don't want to walk through life
An undiscovered soul
Searching for the road
Looking for a home
In the great unknown
Don't want to walk through life
An undiscovered soul
Searching for a home
Looking for a road
In the great unknown
Don't want to walk through life
An undiscovered soul
Patience, virtue, identify, soul
Made in America
Made in America
Nineteen Fifty-nine
Born down by the factories
Cross the Jersey City line
Raised on radio
Just a jukebox kid
I was alright
Just a small town homeboy
With big time dreams
Following his conscience
In a world full of extremes
Fresh outta high school
Only seventeen
I was alright
Blinded by my vision
There was just no turning back
Like a runaway train
Life was steaming down
the track
You'd say I'd never make it out
But I kept on hanging on
Every night I prayed to Jesus
And held my head up strong
I was alright
I landed on my feet
Made in America
I was brought up on the street
My old man's independence
Seemed good enough for me
I was made in America
Made in America
Ad libs
Never cared much about politics
Till I was twenty-one
But I woke up when Lennon
Found the wrong end of a gun
He left his inspiration
Before he said goodbye
And we were alright
We all lose out innocence
It's impossible to hold
I didn't know it then
I had a pocket full of gold
When I kissed those younger
days goodbye
It almost broke my heart
I was going through my
growing pains
I was driving in the dark
But I was alright
I landed on my feet
Made in America
I was brought up on the street
I'm facing up to freedom
And chasing down my dream
I was made in America
Yeah I was made in America
Ad libs (solo)
Yeah we all lose our innocence
It's impossible to hold
I just didn't know it then
I had a pocket full of gold
When they said I'd never make it
I just kept on hanging on
And every night I prayed to Jesus
And I held my head up strong
And I was alright
I landed on my feet
Made in America
I was brought up on the street
Facing up to who I am
Chasing down my dream
I was made in America
Yeah I was made in America
Made in America
Ad libs
Hard Times Comes Easy
It's amazing
We go through changes
When times get crazy
It's up and down, it's hot
and cold
These complications
Just keep on coming
These ain't no running
When it comes to life that's
how it goes
'Round and round we go
Sometimes it feels like
We're on a roller coaster ride
Baby don't you know
It could eat up
If you try to keep it all inside
Seems like hard times come easy
We do a lot of hanging
on these days
But the heart finds a reason
And love always seems
to find a way
Even if it hurts
Even if it hurts us baby
There's gonna be thunder
There's gonna be rain
There's gonna be those times
We both get caught up
in the pain
The realization
Keeps sinking in
The way you make it
Is learn to take it on the chin
Round and round we go
It's just another day
With trouble knocking
at your door
Baby don't you know
We can work it out
'Cause we always seem
to find a cure
Seems like hard times
come easy
We do a lot of hanging
on these days
But the heart finds a reason
And love always seems
to find a way
Even if it hurts
Even if it hurts you baby
Even if it hurts
Even if it hurts you baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Round and round we go
Sometimes it feels like
We're on a roller coaster ride
But baby don't you know
We'll keep holding on
Through the changes that
we feel inside
Seems like hard times come
easy (hard times comes easy)
We do a lot of hanging on
these days
But the heart finds a reason
(heart finds a reason)
And love always seems
to find a way
Hard times
Hard times come easy babe
Talking 'bout hard times
They come easy baby
Fallen From Graceland
There's a line that you cross
When you find out that you're lost
When your world is closing in
And it crawls under your skin
And the heart's always blind
When it's in this state of mind
There's a burning light
in this town
For every heart that's
broken down tonight
Here tonight
You're stranded out
there in the rain
And you just can't see
past the pain tonight
You've fallen from Graceland
Fallen from Graceland
When you're too
proud to crawl
It keeps your back
against the wall
You wanna die, but you live
With nothing left to give
And there's no place to hide
When you're tangled up inside
There's a burning light
in this town
For every heart that's
broken down tonight
Here tonight
You're stranded out
there in the rain
But you just can't see
past the pain tonight
You've fallen from Graceland
Solo
And there's no place to hide
When you're tangled up inside
There's a burning light
in this town
For every heart that's
broken down tonight
Here tonight
You've stranded out
there in the rain
But you just can't see
past the pain tonight
You've fallen from Graceland
Fallen, you've fallen from
Graceland tonight
Fallen, fallen, fallen, fallen
from Graceland - and tonight
There's a light
A bright light burning
For every broken heart
in this world tonight
Deep inside
Yes, there's one light burning
That will lead you through
the storm tonight
It's gonna be alright
Be alright, yeah
Gonna be alright, yeah
It's gonna be alright
(oh, it's gonna be alright, tonight)
Fallen, fallen, fallen, fallen
from Graceland
(fallen from Graceland)
Tonight
If God Was a Woman
If God was a woman
with long blonde hair
Would you kneel at her altar
And offer her prayer
Could she be your addiction
Could she make you sin
If God was a woman
And you were her man
If God was a woman
Would you be impressed
If she showed up in high heels
And a pretty red dress
Would you make a donation
Or would you draw the line
Would you yield to temptation
Or savor her wine
If God was a woman
She'd come like an angel
Or a devil in disguise
When she left in the morning
Would you lose your religion
Or kiss your faith
goodbye, goodbye
If God was a woman.
If God was a woman
Tell me who could we blame
Would she make Jesus righteous
Or completely insane
If God was a woman
Would she kiss and tell
Would we wind up in heaven
Or would we all burn in hell
If God was a woman
She'd come like an angel
Or a devil in disguise, oh yeah
And if she left in the morning
Would you lose your religion
Or kiss your faith
goodbye, goodbye
If God was a woman and you
were her man, yeah
Solo Ad Libs
If God was a woman
Would she come like an angel
Or the devil in disguise, oh yeah
When she left in the morning
Would you lose your religion
Would you kiss your faith
goodbye, goodbye
If God was a woman
If God was a woman
If God was a woman
If God was a woman
We'd all burn in hell
If God was a woman,
woman, woman, woman
If God was a woman
Tell me who would we blame
If God was a woman
If God was a woman
She'd drive us insane, yeah
All That Really Matters
When I look at you
You're beautiful
There comes a time in
someone's life
When you find the things
that matter
And every time we touch
The love runs deep
We realize it's ours to keep
And that's all that really matters
You'll always be my
sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know it's true
Ain't no me without you
When you're in the dark
Baby don't despair
I'm just a spark away
I will be there
And that's all that really matters
You'll always be my
sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know it's true
Ain't no me without you
We'll share our lives together
Yes our flame burns on forever
And at the final curtain call
We can say we did it all
Solo
You'll always be my
sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know it's true
Ain't no me without you
And when we turn to dust
And we fly away
There'll be a light still
burning bright
And that's all that really matters
You're Not Alone
You can be a million miles away
I will always love you
You can be a thousand
thoughts always
I'll be thinking of you
No matter where you try to hide
You are always gonna find me
Right where I belong
Been here beside you all along
like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if the sky should ever fall
from grace
If I die or fade away
In the end you'll always know
You're not alone
You can change your face
to someone else
Still I won't forget you
When you're feeling lost
inside yourself
I will come and get you
These days the only saviour
you can find
Is something you believe in
Deep inside your heart
You might believe in me
Like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if our love would ever
fall from grace
If I die or fade away
In your life you'll always know
I know you got your fears
and doubts
They're weighing on your mind
But something's gonna save you
You're gonna see the truth inside
I'll be right beside you
When the world tears you apart
On your back like a shadow
No matter where you are
Like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if the sky should ever
fall from grace
If I die or fade away
In the end you'll always know
You're not alone, You're not alone
In It For Love
Life is a road
Forever winding where it leads
us I don't know
In it together
For better or worse
Searching for our pot of gold
Time
Leaves a trail of broken hearts
So many arrows just keep missing
their mark
Baby that ain't us
Nothing else matters when
you're in it for love
Together we can only go higher
You can reach any rainbow
you're dreaming of
Nothing else matters at all
When you're in it for love baby
Yeah
We'll share in the laughter
Share in the tears
And the promises we keep
Life can be crazy
Love can be cruel
But it's always been a
two way street
You try
And give it all you have to give
So many people don't know
how to forgive
Baby that ain't us
Nothing else matters when
you're in it for love
Together we can only go higher
You can reach any rainbow
you're dreaming of
Nothing else matters at all
When you're in it for love baby
Solo
You try
And give it all you have to give
So many people don't know
how to forgive
Baby that ain't us
Nothing else matters when you're
in it for love
Together we can only go higher
Reach any rainbow you're
dreaming of
Nothing else matters at all
When you're in it for love baby
When you're in it for love baby
In it for love
When you're in it for love
When you're in it for love
When you're in it for love
In it for love
Chained
Hey, what's this feeling
I've never been down this
far before
I was scared of believing
That love would never
find my door
I was chained
Chained
Chained to my broken dreams
I never knew who I was
supposed to be
Waiting for someone to
come and rescue me
Rescue me
Rescue me
Hey am I dreaming?
I never woke up from
night before
Unaware I was bleeding
Slowly dying like the sun going
down once more
I was chained
Chained
Chained to my broken dreams
I never knew just where my
life would lead
Hoping that someone would
come and rescue me
Rescue me
Rescue me
Alone in the darkness
'Til I saw the light
Shining from your eyes
Now it burns inside and it
keeps me alive
Lord I've been chained
I've been chained yeah
Was chained
Chained
Chained to these broken dreams
I never knew who I was
supposed to be
Hoping someone would
come and rescue me
I've been chained
Chained
I've been chained to these
broken dreams
I never knew just where
my life would lead
Waiting for you to come
and rescue me
Hoping that someone would
come and rescue me, rescue me
Rescue me
ooh yeah, Rescue me
Harlem Rain
The old man down on the corner
Is drowning in his pain
I can see the sorrow in his eyes
His tears, they leave a stain
The streets have left him broken
He's in the final phase
It's been a long hard road
From his glory days
There's a tatoo of his
sweetheart
Fading on his arm
He talks of painful tragedy
How he lost his lucky charm
His memory is clouded
From the thunder in this vein
He's vanishing, vanishing gone
In the Harlem rain
Harlem rain coming down
Another shattered soul in
the lost and found
One more night
On the streets of pain
Getting washed away by the
Harlem rain
On desperation avenue
The devil takes his toll
Where the pushers and
the poverty
Slowly claim your soul
When you reached the realization
Yhat you just can't break
the chain, no
You're vanishing, vanishing gone
In the Harlem rain
Harlem rain coming down
Another shattered soul in
the lost and found
One more night
On the streets of pain
Getting washed away by the
Harlem rain (Harlem rain)
In your seach for tender mercy
No one seemed to care
The faith that used to
be your crutch
Is now your cross to bear
You lost yourself so long ago
You don't know who to blame
You're vanishing, vanishing gone
Vanishing, vanishing gone
Vanishing, vanishing gone
In the Harlem rain
Who I Am
Yeah, woah!
Only child
Lonely one
Trying to act like his father's son
Make him proud through he
sometimes fails
Locked up, living in a jail
Help me now, Help me now
God I feel misunderstood
Trust me now, Trust me now
Who I am is good
Who I used to be ain't what I am
If you walked inside my shoes
Then you would understand
Who I am, you wonder
Who I am, I wonder
Who I am
Just who I am
When I lost is when I learned
When the road took a crooked turn
Wore tha face of I just don't care
That piece of me just disappeared
Help me now, Help me now
Find some hope inside myself
Reaching down
Finding out who's hiding
in this shell
Who I used to be ain't what I am
If you walked inside my shoes
Then you would understand
Who I am, I wonder
Who I am, I wonder
Who I am
Who I am
Somehow I got to find a mirror
To make the stranger clearer
All I wanna be is who I am
Reaching down, finding out
I still feel misunderstood
Trust me now, Trust me now
Who I am is good
Who I used to be ain't what I am
If you walked inside my shoes
Then you would understand
Who I am, you wonder
Who I am, I wonder
Who I am
It's who I am
Who I am
Who I am
Who I am
Downside of Love
There's a danger of getting so
close to you
There comes a time when the
walls fade away
And when love turns to bitter blue
Sometimes it feels like it's so
hard to stay
Last night we went to bed angry
We didin't mean what we said
Seems we never get past
forgiveness
We try to hide, we never learn
To swallow our pride
On the downside of love
Where the love turns to hate
we just can't relate
On the down side of love
When you're misunderstood
'Cause when it hurts you,
it hurts you so good
Baby life has no guarantee
Never knowing where love's
gonna lead
Even though you're a part of me
We have to deal with our
pain separately
Sometimes we both feel like victims
With no easy way out, no, no
Somehow we stand by each other
When we're desperate,
and drowning in
the shadows of doubt
On the downside of love
Where the love turns to hate
we just can't relate
On the downside of love
'Cause when it hurts you,
it hurts you so good
The times we share the tenderness
Are the times that keep us alive
You get in my face,
you rough me up
But baby you know
Can't hurt me enough,
to give you up
And make me let go
make me let go oh no, no
When you're on the downside
Where the love turns to hate
we just can't relate
On the downside of love
When you're misunderstood
'Cause when it hurts you, it hurts
you so good
Downside of love
Love's just a long, long road baby
Yes there's a downside of love
Stand by my side baby when
you're on the downside of love
No, no, no
Downside of love
'Cause it's a long, long road baby
Downside of love
Undiscovered Soul
She was standing at the station
Smalltown suitcase in her hand
There were dreams she found
inside her
That no one cared to understand
She never talks about
her childhood
So much past to leave behind
She's so scared to go,
but still she says goodbye
When you walk that road
You walk alone
Just an undiscovered soul
in the great unknown
When your only hope
Is to find a home
Just an undiscovered soul
In the great unknown
The great unknown
Born and raised in poverty
Daddy died when he was young
All the fears that raged
inside him
His spirit need to overcome
Each day he tears down
the reflection
Of who he used to be
And with a little luck
He'll rise eventually
When you walk that road
You walk alone
Just an undiscovered soul
in the great unknown
When you only hope
Is to find a home
Just an undiscovered soul
In the great unknown
The great unknown
Solo
In the search of our salvation
Relentlessly we climb
Just looking for a reason
In creation's grand design
If patience is a virtue
Then let us humbly begin
We'll be here waiting 'til
our ship comes sailing in
When you walk that road
We walk alone
Just an undiscovered soul
in the great unknown
When your only hope
Is to find a home
You're just an undiscovered soul
In the great unknown
The great unknown
The great unknown
Don't want to walk through life
An undiscovered soul
Searching for the road
Looking for a home
In the great unknown
Don't want to walk through life
An undiscovered soul
Searching for a home
Looking for a road
In the great unknown
Don't want to walk through life
An undiscovered soul
Patience, virtue, identify, soul
Young Guns II / Blaze of Glory lyrics
Back to lyrics home
Billy Get Your Guns
I just seen trouble
He's calling out your name tonite
Billy get your guns
You could walk away
But I know you were born to fight
So Billy get your guns
The bandileros are strung out
In the promenade
Billy get your guns
And the wind whispers softly
That the devil's to blame
Billy get your guns
Chorus
Billy get your guns
There's trouble blowing like a hurricane
Billy get your guns
That's the price on your head for the
Price of fame
And it'll never change
Billy get your guns
There's a whiskey bottle empty
Sittin' on the bar
Billy get your guns
And some organ grinder singing
About some sucker moving on
Billy get your guns
All the whores are hanging out
Waiting to get paid
Billy get your guns
From some Johnny on the spot
Who said hey keep the change baby
Billy get your guns
There's trouble blowing like a hurricane
Billy get your guns
That's the price on your head for the
Price of fame
And it'll never change
They christened you with whiskey
And there's fire running through your veins
Well you're an outlaw just the same
And every night a bullet wears your name
Chorus
I've seen hangman dancing
Beneath the pale moonlight
Billy get your guns
And every stranger that you meet
Thinks it's his lucky night
Billy get your guns
I don't envy you, Billy
But I want to say
You better get your guns
'Cause every outlaw that's died
Will live to ride again
Billy get your guns
Billy get your guns
There's trouble blowing like a hurricane
Billy get your guns
That's the price on your head for the
Price of fame
And it'll never change
Billy get your guns
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Miracle
A penny for your thoughts now baby
Looks like the weight of the world's
On your shoulders now
I know you think you're going crazy
Just when it seems everything's
Gonna work itself out
They drive you right back down
And you said it ain't fair
That a man walks
When a bird can fly
We have to kick the ground
The stars kiss the sky
They say that spirits live
A man has to die
They promised us truth
Now they're giving us lies
Gonna take a miracle to save us this time
And your savior has just left town
Gonna need a miracle
'Cause it's all on the line
And I won't let you down
(No I won't let you down)
The river of your hope is flooding
And I know the dam is busted
If you need me I'll come running
I won't let you down... no, no
You're looking for salvation
You thought that it'd be shining
Like an angel's light
Well, the angels left this nation
And salvation caught the last train
Out tonight
He lost one hell of a fight
He said
I'm just one man, that's all I'll ever be
I never can be everything you wanted from me
I've got plans so big
That any blind man could see
I'm standing in the river
Now I'm drowning in the sea
Gonna take a miracle to save us this time
And your savior has just left town
Gonna need a miracle
'Cause your heart's on the line
And your heartbeat is slowing down
Your feet are grounded still
You're reaching for the sky
You can let 'em clip your wings
'Cause I believe that you can fly
Solo
Well my eyes have seen the horror
Of the coming of the flood
I've driven deep the thorny crown
Into the soul of someone's son
Still I'll look you in the eye
'Cause I've believed in things I've thought
And I'll die without regret
For the wars I have fought
Gonna take a miracle to save you this time
And your savior has just left town
Gonna need a miracle
'Cause your heart's doing time
And your conscience is calling you out
It ain't all for nothing
Life ain't written in the sand
I know the tide is coming
But it's time we made a stand
With a miracle
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Blaze Of Glory
I wake up in the morning
And I raise my weary head
I've got an old coat for a pillow
And the earth was last night's bed
I don't know where I'm going
Only God knows where I've been
I'm a devil on the run
A six gun lover
A candle in the wind
When you're brought into this world
They say you're born in sin
Well at least they gave me something
I didn't have to steal or have to win
Well they tell me that I'm wanted
Yeah, I'm a wanted man
I'm a colt in your stable
I'm what Cain was to Abel
Mister catch me if you can
I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm going out in a blaze of glory
Lord I never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm no one's son
Call me young gun
You ask about my conscience
And I offer you my soul
You ask if I'll grow to be a wise man
Well I ask if I'll grow old
You ask me if I've known love
And what it's like to sing songs in the rain
Well, I've seen love come
And I've seen it shot down
I've seen it die in vain
Shot down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
'Cause I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Lord I never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm the devil's son
Call me young gun
Solo
Each night I go to bed
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
No I ain't looking for forgiveness
But before I'm six foot deep
Lord, I got to ask a favor
And hope you'll understand
'Cause I've lived life to the fullest
Let this boy die like a man
Staring down a bullet
Let me make my final stand
Shot down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm going out in a blaze of glory
Lord I never drew first
But I drew first blood
and I'm no one's son
Call me young gun
I'm a young gun
Blood Money
Hey Patty Garrett, that's what I used to call you
They tell me you want me but I hear they've got you
They made you a lawman with a badge made of silver
They paid you some money to sell them my blood
But you say this ain't about me, this ain't about you
Or the good and the bad times we've both been through
When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
You do what you've got to cause you can't walk away
I wonder what would have happened
If you were the killer
And I was the hero
Would things be the same
Or would I have traded
Your life for my own life
Would I have paid
Your debts in your place
But this ain't about me, this ain't about you
Or the good and the bad times we've both been through
When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
You do what you've got to cause you can't walk away
Blood money
That's what I call it
'Cause money for blood ain't no fair exchange
Blood money
Bought and then sold you
But your conscience is all you can take to your grave
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Santa Fe
They say that no man is an island
And good things come to those who wait
But the things I hear are there
Just to remind me
Every dog will have his day
The spirits they intoxicate me
I watched them infiltrate my soul
They try to say it's too late for me
Tell my guns I'm coming home
I swear I'm gonna live forever
Tell my maker he can wait
I'm riding somewhere south of heaven
Heading back to Santa Fe
It's judgement day in Santa Fe
Once I was promised absolution
There's only one solution for my sins
You gotta face your ghosts and know
With no illusions
That only one of you is going home again
And I blame this world for making
A good man evil
It's this world that can drive a
Good man mad
And it's this world that turns a killer
Into a hero
Well I blame this world for making
A good man bad
Now I ain't getting into heaven
If the devil has his way
I swear I'm gonna live forever
Heading back to Santa Fe
Got debts to pay in Santa Fe
It's judgement day in Santa Fe
Solo
So I save a prayer
For when I need it most
To the Father, Son
And the Holy Ghost
And sign it from a sinner
With no name
When I meet my maker
When I close the book
On the hearts I broke
And the lives I took
Will he walk away
'Cause my soul's
Too late to save
Now I ain't getting into heaven
If the devil has his way
I swear I'm gonna live forever
Heading back to Santa Fe
Got debts to pay in Santa Fe
It's judgement day in Santa Fe
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Justice In The Barrel
Hey mister can you help me
I'm a loner on the run
I'm just looking for tomorrow
And I ain't gonna hurt no one
I jumped headfirst into a bottle
I was looking for a friend
Came up just short of nothing
I didn't find the truth I only found an end
So tell me who's gonna save me
Or my father or my son
When the only justice a man can see
Is the barrel... of a loaded gun
I been broke and I've been hungry
I think they're both my middle name
But I don't never ever never seem to get enough
Still I guess I can't complain
'Cause what you get in life you take it
You've gotta hold on and make it last
They say good things come to those who wait
But it's life that goes so fast
And when there's just one rule you live by
Each day you kiss the rising sun
When you live and die by the life we breathe
In the barrel of a loaded gun
Guns talk to me in my sleep at night
And a gun somewhere is burning
With my name
Winners are losers
And losers will have to face
All those yesterdays
And all of the dreams they blew away
So Mister can you help me
Or are you my gun
Have the ghosts of justice
Brought you here to me to taste
The barrel of a loaded gun
There's justice in the barrel
Of a loaded gun
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Never Say Die
As we stood there older than the men
And younger than the boys (that's right)
We were as still as the wind
That blows on a hot August night
And you were lonesome
As a jukebox
But deadly just the same
I could be as gentle as a newborn
Then spit into the eye of a hurricane
And we knew how to laugh
And we knew how to cry
Yeah, we sure knew how to live
But we don't ever
Never say die
Never say die
I guess you'd say we had a pact
These words we knew so well (that's right)
Still they remained unspoken
And we'd take them to the fiery
Gates of hell
Once I was afraid of love
But when it's your brother
Those things change
'Cause love is just another word
For trust
So hear me when I say
Never say die
Never say no
You got to look them in the eye
And don't let go
When it's your own blood you'll bleed
And your own tears you'll cry
When you're brought up to believe
That it's the strong who survive
Never say die
Solo
Yeah, and we could run like lightning
Through the pouring rain
And we'll be standing like a soldier
Who comes marching home again
They ask what it is that I want written
On the gravestone where I'll lie
Tell them it's just my bones
That died there
So save the tears they'll cry
My spirit is still riding somewhere
Somewheres in this night
When it's these three words that come to me
As I kiss this world goodbye
Never say die
Never say no
You got to look them in the eye
And don't let go
When it's your own blood you'll bleed
And your own tears you'll cry
When you're brought up to believe
That it's the strong who survive
Never say die
__________________________
You Really Got Me Now
You're dancing with your shadow
You been talking in your sleep
Well you can walk on water
But don't want to wet your feet
You really got me
You really got me now
You know I don't know how you do it
But you really put me through it
You got me
You say you talk to everyone
Who's anyone in town
But they don't recognize you
With your foot out of your mouth
You really got me
You really got me now
You know I don't know how you do it
But you really put me through it
You got me
Who am I to judge a man
Who says he's his own biggest fan
It's true
You brought a knife out to a gunfight
And you're shouting that I'm dead
My old friends Smith and Wesson
Think you're in over your head
You really got me
You really got me now
You know I don't know how you do it
But you really put me through it
You got me
Repeat
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Bang A Drum
I went to see the preacher
To teach me how to pray
He looked at me and smiled
Then that preacher turned away
He said if you want to tell him something
You ain't gotta fold your hands
Say it with your heart,
Your soul and believe it
And I'd say amen
Bang a drum for the sinners
Bang a drum for the sins
Bang a drum for the losers
And those who win
Bang a drum bang it loudly
Or as soft as you need
Bang a drum for yourself son
And a drum for me
I called upon my brother just the
Other day, he said: John I'm gonna
Die if I don't start to live again
I work each day and night like clockwork
Just trying to make ends meet
I could kick this bad world's ass
If I could just get on my feet
I'd bang a drum for the dying
Bang a drum for the truth
Bang a drum for the innocence
Lost in our youth
Bang a drum bang it loudly
Or as soft as you need
Bang a drum for you brother
And a drum for me
I don't know where all the rivers run
I don't know how far, I don't know how come
But I'm gonna die believin'
Each step that I take
Ain't worth the ground that
I walk on
If we don't walk it our
Own way
No I don't claim to be a wiseman
A poet or a saint
I'm just another man who's searching
For a better way
But my heart beats loud as thunder
For the things that I believe
Sometimes I wanna run for cover
Sometimes I want to scream
Bang a drum for tomorrow
Bang a drum for the past
Bang a drum for the heros
That won't come back
Bang a drum for the promise
Bang a drum for the lies
Bang a drum for the lovers
And the tears they've cried
Bang a drum bang it loudly
Or as soft as you need
But as long as my heart keeps on bangin'
I got a reason to believe
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Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin'
A whisky bottle comforts me
And tells me not to cry
While a full moon says a prayer for me
I try to close my eyes
But the night's there to remind me
Of the guns and the early graves
The ghosts appear as I fall asleep
To sing an outlaw's serenade
Dyin' ain't much of a livin'
When you're livin' on the run
Dyin' ain't much of a livin' for the young
Is it too late to ask for forgiveness
For the things that I have done
Dyin' ain't much of a livin' for the young
The desert's been a friend to me
It covers me by night
And a snakebite's not my enemy
But it taught me how to fight
All this fame don't bring you freedom
Though it wears a thin disguise
When an outlaw is just a man to me
And a man has to die
Dyin' ain't much of a livin'
When you're livin' on the run
Dyin' ain't much of a livin' for the young
Is it too late to ask for forgiveness
For the things that I have done
Dyin' ain't much of a livin' for the young
Solo
And I hope someone will pray for me
When it's my turn to die... pray for me
Billy Get Your Guns
I just seen trouble
He's calling out your name tonite
Billy get your guns
You could walk away
But I know you were born to fight
So Billy get your guns
The bandileros are strung out
In the promenade
Billy get your guns
And the wind whispers softly
That the devil's to blame
Billy get your guns
Chorus
Billy get your guns
There's trouble blowing like a hurricane
Billy get your guns
That's the price on your head for the
Price of fame
And it'll never change
Billy get your guns
There's a whiskey bottle empty
Sittin' on the bar
Billy get your guns
And some organ grinder singing
About some sucker moving on
Billy get your guns
All the whores are hanging out
Waiting to get paid
Billy get your guns
From some Johnny on the spot
Who said hey keep the change baby
Billy get your guns
There's trouble blowing like a hurricane
Billy get your guns
That's the price on your head for the
Price of fame
And it'll never change
They christened you with whiskey
And there's fire running through your veins
Well you're an outlaw just the same
And every night a bullet wears your name
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I've seen hangman dancing
Beneath the pale moonlight
Billy get your guns
And every stranger that you meet
Thinks it's his lucky night
Billy get your guns
I don't envy you, Billy
But I want to say
You better get your guns
'Cause every outlaw that's died
Will live to ride again
Billy get your guns
Billy get your guns
There's trouble blowing like a hurricane
Billy get your guns
That's the price on your head for the
Price of fame
And it'll never change
Billy get your guns
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Miracle
A penny for your thoughts now baby
Looks like the weight of the world's
On your shoulders now
I know you think you're going crazy
Just when it seems everything's
Gonna work itself out
They drive you right back down
And you said it ain't fair
That a man walks
When a bird can fly
We have to kick the ground
The stars kiss the sky
They say that spirits live
A man has to die
They promised us truth
Now they're giving us lies
Gonna take a miracle to save us this time
And your savior has just left town
Gonna need a miracle
'Cause it's all on the line
And I won't let you down
(No I won't let you down)
The river of your hope is flooding
And I know the dam is busted
If you need me I'll come running
I won't let you down... no, no
You're looking for salvation
You thought that it'd be shining
Like an angel's light
Well, the angels left this nation
And salvation caught the last train
Out tonight
He lost one hell of a fight
He said
I'm just one man, that's all I'll ever be
I never can be everything you wanted from me
I've got plans so big
That any blind man could see
I'm standing in the river
Now I'm drowning in the sea
Gonna take a miracle to save us this time
And your savior has just left town
Gonna need a miracle
'Cause your heart's on the line
And your heartbeat is slowing down
Your feet are grounded still
You're reaching for the sky
You can let 'em clip your wings
'Cause I believe that you can fly
Solo
Well my eyes have seen the horror
Of the coming of the flood
I've driven deep the thorny crown
Into the soul of someone's son
Still I'll look you in the eye
'Cause I've believed in things I've thought
And I'll die without regret
For the wars I have fought
Gonna take a miracle to save you this time
And your savior has just left town
Gonna need a miracle
'Cause your heart's doing time
And your conscience is calling you out
It ain't all for nothing
Life ain't written in the sand
I know the tide is coming
But it's time we made a stand
With a miracle
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Blaze Of Glory
I wake up in the morning
And I raise my weary head
I've got an old coat for a pillow
And the earth was last night's bed
I don't know where I'm going
Only God knows where I've been
I'm a devil on the run
A six gun lover
A candle in the wind
When you're brought into this world
They say you're born in sin
Well at least they gave me something
I didn't have to steal or have to win
Well they tell me that I'm wanted
Yeah, I'm a wanted man
I'm a colt in your stable
I'm what Cain was to Abel
Mister catch me if you can
I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm going out in a blaze of glory
Lord I never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm no one's son
Call me young gun
You ask about my conscience
And I offer you my soul
You ask if I'll grow to be a wise man
Well I ask if I'll grow old
You ask me if I've known love
And what it's like to sing songs in the rain
Well, I've seen love come
And I've seen it shot down
I've seen it die in vain
Shot down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
'Cause I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Lord I never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm the devil's son
Call me young gun
Solo
Each night I go to bed
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
No I ain't looking for forgiveness
But before I'm six foot deep
Lord, I got to ask a favor
And hope you'll understand
'Cause I've lived life to the fullest
Let this boy die like a man
Staring down a bullet
Let me make my final stand
Shot down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm going out in a blaze of glory
Lord I never drew first
But I drew first blood
and I'm no one's son
Call me young gun
I'm a young gun
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Blood Money
Hey Patty Garrett, that's what I used to call you
They tell me you want me but I hear they've got you
They made you a lawman with a badge made of silver
They paid you some money to sell them my blood
But you say this ain't about me, this ain't about you
Or the good and the bad times we've both been through
When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
You do what you've got to cause you can't walk away
I wonder what would have happened
If you were the killer
And I was the hero
Would things be the same
Or would I have traded
Your life for my own life
Would I have paid
Your debts in your place
But this ain't about me, this ain't about you
Or the good and the bad times we've both been through
When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
You do what you've got to cause you can't walk away
Blood money
That's what I call it
'Cause money for blood ain't no fair exchange
Blood money
Bought and then sold you
But your conscience is all you can take to your grave
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Santa Fe
They say that no man is an island
And good things come to those who wait
But the things I hear are there
Just to remind me
Every dog will have his day
The spirits they intoxicate me
I watched them infiltrate my soul
They try to say it's too late for me
Tell my guns I'm coming home
I swear I'm gonna live forever
Tell my maker he can wait
I'm riding somewhere south of heaven
Heading back to Santa Fe
It's judgement day in Santa Fe
Once I was promised absolution
There's only one solution for my sins
You gotta face your ghosts and know
With no illusions
That only one of you is going home again
And I blame this world for making
A good man evil
It's this world that can drive a
Good man mad
And it's this world that turns a killer
Into a hero
Well I blame this world for making
A good man bad
Now I ain't getting into heaven
If the devil has his way
I swear I'm gonna live forever
Heading back to Santa Fe
Got debts to pay in Santa Fe
It's judgement day in Santa Fe
Solo
So I save a prayer
For when I need it most
To the Father, Son
And the Holy Ghost
And sign it from a sinner
With no name
When I meet my maker
When I close the book
On the hearts I broke
And the lives I took
Will he walk away
'Cause my soul's
Too late to save
Now I ain't getting into heaven
If the devil has his way
I swear I'm gonna live forever
Heading back to Santa Fe
Got debts to pay in Santa Fe
It's judgement day in Santa Fe
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Justice In The Barrel
Hey mister can you help me
I'm a loner on the run
I'm just looking for tomorrow
And I ain't gonna hurt no one
I jumped headfirst into a bottle
I was looking for a friend
Came up just short of nothing
I didn't find the truth I only found an end
So tell me who's gonna save me
Or my father or my son
When the only justice a man can see
Is the barrel... of a loaded gun
I been broke and I've been hungry
I think they're both my middle name
But I don't never ever never seem to get enough
Still I guess I can't complain
'Cause what you get in life you take it
You've gotta hold on and make it last
They say good things come to those who wait
But it's life that goes so fast
And when there's just one rule you live by
Each day you kiss the rising sun
When you live and die by the life we breathe
In the barrel of a loaded gun
Guns talk to me in my sleep at night
And a gun somewhere is burning
With my name
Winners are losers
And losers will have to face
All those yesterdays
And all of the dreams they blew away
So Mister can you help me
Or are you my gun
Have the ghosts of justice
Brought you here to me to taste
The barrel of a loaded gun
There's justice in the barrel
Of a loaded gun
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Never Say Die
As we stood there older than the men
And younger than the boys (that's right)
We were as still as the wind
That blows on a hot August night
And you were lonesome
As a jukebox
But deadly just the same
I could be as gentle as a newborn
Then spit into the eye of a hurricane
And we knew how to laugh
And we knew how to cry
Yeah, we sure knew how to live
But we don't ever
Never say die
Never say die
I guess you'd say we had a pact
These words we knew so well (that's right)
Still they remained unspoken
And we'd take them to the fiery
Gates of hell
Once I was afraid of love
But when it's your brother
Those things change
'Cause love is just another word
For trust
So hear me when I say
Never say die
Never say no
You got to look them in the eye
And don't let go
When it's your own blood you'll bleed
And your own tears you'll cry
When you're brought up to believe
That it's the strong who survive
Never say die
Solo
Yeah, and we could run like lightning
Through the pouring rain
And we'll be standing like a soldier
Who comes marching home again
They ask what it is that I want written
On the gravestone where I'll lie
Tell them it's just my bones
That died there
So save the tears they'll cry
My spirit is still riding somewhere
Somewheres in this night
When it's these three words that come to me
As I kiss this world goodbye
Never say die
Never say no
You got to look them in the eye
And don't let go
When it's your own blood you'll bleed
And your own tears you'll cry
When you're brought up to believe
That it's the strong who survive
Never say die
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You Really Got Me Now
You're dancing with your shadow
You been talking in your sleep
Well you can walk on water
But don't want to wet your feet
You really got me
You really got me now
You know I don't know how you do it
But you really put me through it
You got me
You say you talk to everyone
Who's anyone in town
But they don't recognize you
With your foot out of your mouth
You really got me
You really got me now
You know I don't know how you do it
But you really put me through it
You got me
Who am I to judge a man
Who says he's his own biggest fan
It's true
You brought a knife out to a gunfight
And you're shouting that I'm dead
My old friends Smith and Wesson
Think you're in over your head
You really got me
You really got me now
You know I don't know how you do it
But you really put me through it
You got me
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Bang A Drum
I went to see the preacher
To teach me how to pray
He looked at me and smiled
Then that preacher turned away
He said if you want to tell him something
You ain't gotta fold your hands
Say it with your heart,
Your soul and believe it
And I'd say amen
Bang a drum for the sinners
Bang a drum for the sins
Bang a drum for the losers
And those who win
Bang a drum bang it loudly
Or as soft as you need
Bang a drum for yourself son
And a drum for me
I called upon my brother just the
Other day, he said: John I'm gonna
Die if I don't start to live again
I work each day and night like clockwork
Just trying to make ends meet
I could kick this bad world's ass
If I could just get on my feet
I'd bang a drum for the dying
Bang a drum for the truth
Bang a drum for the innocence
Lost in our youth
Bang a drum bang it loudly
Or as soft as you need
Bang a drum for you brother
And a drum for me
I don't know where all the rivers run
I don't know how far, I don't know how come
But I'm gonna die believin'
Each step that I take
Ain't worth the ground that
I walk on
If we don't walk it our
Own way
No I don't claim to be a wiseman
A poet or a saint
I'm just another man who's searching
For a better way
But my heart beats loud as thunder
For the things that I believe
Sometimes I wanna run for cover
Sometimes I want to scream
Bang a drum for tomorrow
Bang a drum for the past
Bang a drum for the heros
That won't come back
Bang a drum for the promise
Bang a drum for the lies
Bang a drum for the lovers
And the tears they've cried
Bang a drum bang it loudly
Or as soft as you need
But as long as my heart keeps on bangin'
I got a reason to believe
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Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin'
A whisky bottle comforts me
And tells me not to cry
While a full moon says a prayer for me
I try to close my eyes
But the night's there to remind me
Of the guns and the early graves
The ghosts appear as I fall asleep
To sing an outlaw's serenade
Dyin' ain't much of a livin'
When you're livin' on the run
Dyin' ain't much of a livin' for the young
Is it too late to ask for forgiveness
For the things that I have done
Dyin' ain't much of a livin' for the young
The desert's been a friend to me
It covers me by night
And a snakebite's not my enemy
But it taught me how to fight
All this fame don't bring you freedom
Though it wears a thin disguise
When an outlaw is just a man to me
And a man has to die
Dyin' ain't much of a livin'
When you're livin' on the run
Dyin' ain't much of a livin' for the young
Is it too late to ask for forgiveness
For the things that I have done
Dyin' ain't much of a livin' for the young
Solo
And I hope someone will pray for me
When it's my turn to die... pray for me
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Queen Of New Orleans
She said baby our love's just like your songs
The beat ain't bad but the words are all wrong
It's time to pack my bags, it's time to just move on
She sang Johnny, I'm gone, gone, gone
And she was gone
Me and Leigh met summer of '95
In a burgundy dress lookin' finer than a French wine
A Cajun queen with another side
She was a schoolboy's dream, I was out of my mind
She was lookin' fine
She said "You want to drive me home"
But what I didn't know...
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Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the
Queen of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing in the streets of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing cheek to cheek in New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - It was almost like a dream
That night I made a move, man I fell hard
When I put my hands in her cookie jar
She was more than a girl, she was a cabaret star
I was a deer in the lights of a speeding car
Nothing's what it seems
She was a Venus de Milo in her sister's jeans
Chorus:
Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the
Queen of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing in the streets of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing cheek to cheek in New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - It was almost like a dream
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Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the
Queen of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing in the streets of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing cheek to cheek in New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing with the Queen down Bourbon St.
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Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the
Queen of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing in the streets of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Nothing's what it seems in New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing with the Queen down Bourbon St.
Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the Queen of New Orleans
Janie, Don't Take Your Love To Town
Sitting here just watching you sleep
Wish I could slip inside and be
In some Technicolor dream
But the air's too thick for one of us to breathe
I'm not fool enough to think
You couldn't live life without me
I didn't come this far to throw the towel in
I didn't fight this hard to walk away
If I ain't smart enough to say I'm sorry
It's just because the words got in the way
I remember how it used to be
I was you and you were me
We were more than just the same
Now these shoes don't fit, my skin's too tight
When you want a kiss, I take a bite
Let your heart call up the cops, read me my rights
Last night I drank enough to drown
Raise a toast to your good looks and to my health
Look, we both know how much I've let you down
Janie don't you take your love to town
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Janie don't you take your love to town
Janie don't you take your love to town
If I've got to beg, I'll beg, just don't walk away
Janie don't you take your love to town
You deserve a shooter, a saint
Someone to give it to you straight
To find the soul through flesh and bone
My life's a treasure, full of sunny weather
But it's left me feeling cold
Now all you want to do is take me home
I hated you, the night you said you loved me
I hated you, 'cause I couldn't love myself
I'm begging you now, baby please just hold me
I got one foot in and one foot off the ground
Chorus:
Janie don't you take your love to town
Janie don't you take your love to town
If I've got to beg, I'll beg, just don't walk away
Janie don't you take your love to town
Sitting here while you're fast asleep
In the bathroom by the sink
Trying to write the right words down
I turn out the lights, close my eyes
There ain't no prayers or kiss goodnight
What I'll forget to say tomorrow, I'll say now
Janie don't you take your love to town
Chorus:
Janie don't you take your love to town
Janie don't you take your love to town
If I've got to beg, I'll beg, just don't walk away
Janie don't you take your love to town
Midnight In Chelsea
The kids 'round here look just like sticks
They trade old licks with a beat up six
I just smile and catch the groove
Gothic girls all dress in black
Serious as heart attacks
It takes a little bit of getting used to
The old man with the whiskey stains
Lost the night forgot his name
His poor wife will sleep alone again
And it ain't hard to understand
Why she's holding on to her own hand
Chorus:
It's midnight in Chelsea, midnight in Chelsea
No one's asking me for favors
No one's looking for a savior
They're too busy saving me
(Repeat Chorus)
I've seen a lone, sloane ranger drive
seems her chauffeur took a dive
And sold her secrets to the sun
And later in a magazine
I finally figured what it means
To be a saint, not a queen
Two lustful lovers catch a spark
And chase their shadows in the dark
Someone's getting off tonight
Of a big red bus that's packed so tight
It disappears in a trail of light
Somewhere someone's dreaming baby it's all right...
Chorus:
It's midnight in Chelsea, midnight in Chelsea
No one's asking me for favors
No one's looking for a savoir
They're too busy saving me
Midnight in Chelsea, midnight in Chelsea
No one's pinned their dreams on me
No one's asking me to bleed
I'm the man I want to be
When Chelsea girls sing...
It's morning when I go to sleep
In the distant dawn a church bell rings
Another day is coming on
A baby's born, an old man dies
Somewhere young lovers kiss good-bye
I leave my soul and just move on
And wish that I was there to sing this song
Chorus:
It's midnight in Chelsea, midnight in Chelsea
No one's asking me for favors
No one's looking for a savior
They're too busy saving me
It's midnight in Chelsea, midnight in Chelsea
No one's pinned their dreams on me
No one's asking me to bleed
I'm the man I want to be
The man I want to be, the man I want to be
Midnight in Chelsea
Ugly
If you're ugly, I'm ugly too
In your eyes the sky's a different blue
If you could see yourself like others do
You'd wish you were as beautiful as you
And I wish I was a camera sometimes
So, I could take your picture with my mind
Put it in a frame for you to see
How beautiful you really are to me
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Ugly, Ugly
All of us just feel like that somedays
Ain't no rainbow in the sky
When you feel U.G.L.Y.
And that's ugly, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ugly, Ugly
All of us just feel like that somedays
Ain't no rainbow in the sky
When you feel U.G.L.Y.
And that's ugly, ugly
All of us just feel like that somedays
Ain't no cure that you can buy
When you feel U.G.L.Y.
And that's ugly
So, if you're ugly, I'm ugly too
If you're a nut, then I must be a screw
If you could see yourself the way I do
You'd wish you were as beautiful as you
I wish I was as beautiful as you
Staring At Your Window With A Suitcase In My Hand
You think you know me just because you know my name
You think you see me 'cause you've seen every line on my face
You want to want me just because I say that I want you
But does it matter if anything I'm saying is the truth
You need somebody, somebody to hold on to
But this ain't the movies and we ain't heroes
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Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
The streetlights buzz as the cars roll by and the moon don't give a damn
My boots just keep on walkin', but my heart don't understand
Why I'm staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
I said I want you, but when we woke up one of us was crying
You rolled over and all you said was -
"Man, I think I'm dying"
Our song is over, this band of gold has been feeling like a noose
You place your bets, 'cause no one thinks they'll lose
Chorus:
Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
The streetlights buzz as the cars roll by and the moon don't give a damn
My boots just keep on walkin', but my heart don't understand
Why I'm staring at your window...
The light of love can blind you 'til you cover up your eyes
And you try to find the reason not to say goodbye
It's the curse of every sailor standing on dry land
Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
The night is fading, like my old tattoo
A heart and a dagger, that says "Forever"
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Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
The streetlights buzz as the cars roll by and the moon don't give a damn
I'm getting tired of talkin', even I don't understand
Why I'm staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
Every Word Was A Piece Of My Heart
I've been staring at the page
For what seems like days
I guess I put this one off for a while
Did I see a tear fall from your eyes
Or did you laugh so hard that you cried
When I served my secrets on a silver tray to you
Hey now, I guess the night's just bringing me down
There's no love, there's no hate
I left them there for you to take
But, know that every word was a piece of my heart
You've been the blood in my veins
The only one who knows my middle name
And the smiles they came easy 'cause of you
You know that I love you, but I hate you
'Cause I know I can never escape you
Let the choir sing for tonight I'm an easy mark
Hey now, am I acting just a little too proud
There's no love, there's no hate
I left them there for you to take
But know that every word was a piece of my heart
Have I said too much
Maybe I haven't said enough
But know that every word was a piece of my heart
Hush me darling, maybe I've lost my touch
Maybe I've lost my guts - there, is that truth enough
Hey now, Hey now
You know these love letters mix with whisky
Just don't light a match when you kiss me
Though I'll blow away, you know I'll be back soon
Hey now, Hey now, Hey now, am I talking
just a little too loud
There's no love, there's no hate
I left them there for you to take
But know that every word was a piece of my heart
Have I said too much
Maybe I haven't said enough
But know that every word was a piece of my heart
Hey now, am I talking just a little too proud
Hey now, the night's just bringing me down
It's Just Me
You know your favorite old pair of shoes
The ones with the hole in the toe you won't lose
Your favorite record that's all scratched and used
But still you love to play when your feeling blue
That faded rose that's all dried out
Those Bukowski poems we couldn't live without
Your high school picture when you had wild hair
That stormy day on the beach that got us here
Oh, you better believe there's just one thing
you need
Can't you see...
It's just me baby
It's just me baby
If there's just one thing that you should keep
In your book of dreams
It's just me baby
Just like a shadow 10 feet tall
Standing right behind you should you fall
I'll be the one to hold you up to walk
When this wicked world makes us want to crawl
And if your waves should ever break at sea
I'll be there waiting, I'm that sandy beach
I'm that same old dog, scratching those same fleas
I'll be by your side, you can count on me
Chorus:
It's just me baby
It's just me baby
If there's just one more thing that you should keep
In your book of dreams
It's just me baby
It's just me baby
What's it gonna take to make you see
What's it gonna take 'til you believe in me
Oh, how my smile fades and my heart just breaks
Every time you go away
Chorus:
It's just me baby
It's just me baby
If there's just one more thing that you should keep
In your book of dreams
It's just me baby
It's just me baby
What's it gonna take to make you see
What's it gonna take 'til you believe in me
And if someday some new memory comes along
Looking shiny new, feeling really strong
You can tell him that I'll tell him
He can just move on
I'm a fighter - I've been fighting for you all night long
It's just me baby
Destination Anywhere
Hey Babe, it's me parked outside your house
I know that he's asleep, so listen to me now
Darlin', I'm tired of living just in your dreams
I'm getting out
You know we both sold our souls
We're just growing old, in this sleepy, dead-end town
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Destination Anywhere
Name the place and I'll be there
Pack a bag and we're out of here - let's run
Baby, we both been running uphill for too long
We both settled for something, got nothing
And we both know it's wrong
Go on admit it we lived it, I'm leaving - Get your
boots and come on
I got my coat and my keys, I need you next to me,
then I'm gone
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Destination Anywhere
Name the place and I'll be there
Pack a bag a we're out of here - let's run
Destination Anywhere
Left or right, I don't care
Maybe we'll just disappear like the sun
When these wheels spin, they can all eat our dust
As far as I'm concerned, this whole town's lost
it's nuts
We won't be here when they put us down
It's our big chance and I'm calling you now
They'll never let us go unless we try
I'm tired of living just to die
We're getting out of here, destination anywhere
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Destination Anywhere
Name the place and I'll be there
Pack a bag a we're out of here - let's run
Destination Anywhere
Left or right, I don't care
Maybe we'll just disappear like the sun,
come on, come on, come on
Learning How To Fall
I was walking on a wire
Looking down, there was no net
Now, I'm standing at your door
Me and my last cigarette
Yeah we've been through this before
Too late to cover up my tracks
Damn the fool who begs for more
I'll take my past and paint it black
Now this circus has left town
This clown has got to get his feet back on the ground
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I'm learning how to fall
Learning how to take a hit
Had to walk before I crawled
It was winner take it all
Now I'm learning how to fall
Yeah, I got the hang of it
I was standing in the light
There were faces all around
I put my gloves up for a fight
One sucker punch and I was down
Chorus:
I'm learning how to fall
Learning how to take a hit
Had to walk before I crawled
It was winner take it all
I'm learning how to fall
Yeah, I got the hang of it
I was flying through the clouds
Pucker up, it's time to kiss the ground
Chorus:
I'm learning how to fall
Learning how to take a hit
Had to walk before I crawled
It was winner take it all
I'm learning how to fall
Now I got the hang of it
Naked
My friend had a girlfriend
She liked her drink
Sucked the head off her lagger
Threw me a wink
& she said to me "Buddy, what's your sign?"
I was off I was runnin'
Knocked me clean off my feet
Her tongue kept on selling
What any blind man could see
I just kept on stumbling through the stop signs
She said "What you hiding underneath that shirt?"
Right behind the buttons there's a heart that hurts
Adam's evening left the curse
Take it off make it work
Naked - Naked - Just get back to basics
Naked - Face it - You can't fake it when you're
Naked - Face it
All I'm saying
The tail you been chasing
Put the K back in kink
Threw a coin in her jukebox
I started to think
She just smiled and offered me a peace sign
How far you gonna run in those designer shoes
The soul with holes ain't gonna be the one you lose
I don't know which one is worse
Adam, me or you
Naked - Naked - Just get back to basics
Naked - Face it - You can't fake it when you're
Naked - Face it
All I'm saying
Take it, embrace it
Baby, here we are
Can't you almost... taste it
Naked - Naked - Just get back to basics
Naked - Face it - You can't fake it when you're
Naked - Naked - Naked - Naked
Little City
I got my call light on
Gimme one more fare tonight
Just get me over the bridge
I can see those shiny bay lights
You know I'm never alone
But I'm feeling lonely tonight
Damn, I got my last cigarette
But I ain't got not light
God let these wheels roll
To where the girls are pretty
Where the nights explode
And life is still living
Down this open road
The arms of pity
Wait to greet me tonight in little city
In my rear view mirror
I see someone else's hairline
I hear that fire in your eyes
Is on the rock and doing hard time
And the grapes of wrath, they're on the vine
There's wine in this dirt
Here love ain't love
It's just another four letter word
Chorus:
God let these wheels roll
To where the girls are pretty
Where the nights explode
And life is still living
Down this open road
The arms of pity
Wait to greet me tonight in little city
Now that cold gray fog's
Just a rolling down the highway
He's come to carry me home
It's put a little smile on my face
August 7, 4:15
It was another day
A perfect Texas afternoon
A mother and two children play
The way they always do
As they raced home from the mailbox
A mother and her son
Against a little girl of 6 years old
The independent one
The deputies went door to door
Through all the neighborhood
They said I got some news to tell you folks
I'm afraid it ain't so good
Somehow something happened
Someone got away
Someone got the answers for what happened
here today
Oh no, Oh no, Oh no, no, no, no
Tell me it was just a dream - August 7 4:15
God closed His eyes and the world got mean
August 7 4:15
Now the people from the papers
and the local TV news
Tried to find the reason
Cop dogs sniffed around for clues
Someone shouted "Hit & Run"
The coroner cried "Foul"
Her blue dress was what she wore
The day they laid her body down
Oh no, Oh no, Oh no, no, no, no
Tell me it was just a dream - August 7 4:15
God closed His eyes and the world got mean
August 7 4:15
I know tonight that there's an angel
Up on Heaven's highest hill
And no one there can hurt you baby
No one ever will
Somewhere someone's conscience
is like a burning bed
The flames are all around you
How you gonna sleep again
Oh no, Oh no, Oh no, no, no, no
Tell me it was just a dream - August 7 4:15
God closed His eyes and the world got mean
August 7 4:15
Queen Of New Orleans
She said baby our love's just like your songs
The beat ain't bad but the words are all wrong
It's time to pack my bags, it's time to just move on
She sang Johnny, I'm gone, gone, gone
And she was gone
Me and Leigh met summer of '95
In a burgundy dress lookin' finer than a French wine
A Cajun queen with another side
She was a schoolboy's dream, I was out of my mind
She was lookin' fine
She said "You want to drive me home"
But what I didn't know...
Chorus:
Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the
Queen of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing in the streets of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing cheek to cheek in New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - It was almost like a dream
That night I made a move, man I fell hard
When I put my hands in her cookie jar
She was more than a girl, she was a cabaret star
I was a deer in the lights of a speeding car
Nothing's what it seems
She was a Venus de Milo in her sister's jeans
Chorus:
Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the
Queen of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing in the streets of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing cheek to cheek in New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - It was almost like a dream
Repeat Chorus:
Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the
Queen of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing in the streets of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing cheek to cheek in New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing with the Queen down Bourbon St.
Repeat Chorus:
Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the
Queen of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing in the streets of New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Nothing's what it seems in New Orleans
Ooh, Ooh - Dancing with the Queen down Bourbon St.
Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the Queen of New Orleans
Janie, Don't Take Your Love To Town
Sitting here just watching you sleep
Wish I could slip inside and be
In some Technicolor dream
But the air's too thick for one of us to breathe
I'm not fool enough to think
You couldn't live life without me
I didn't come this far to throw the towel in
I didn't fight this hard to walk away
If I ain't smart enough to say I'm sorry
It's just because the words got in the way
I remember how it used to be
I was you and you were me
We were more than just the same
Now these shoes don't fit, my skin's too tight
When you want a kiss, I take a bite
Let your heart call up the cops, read me my rights
Last night I drank enough to drown
Raise a toast to your good looks and to my health
Look, we both know how much I've let you down
Janie don't you take your love to town
Chorus:
Janie don't you take your love to town
Janie don't you take your love to town
If I've got to beg, I'll beg, just don't walk away
Janie don't you take your love to town
You deserve a shooter, a saint
Someone to give it to you straight
To find the soul through flesh and bone
My life's a treasure, full of sunny weather
But it's left me feeling cold
Now all you want to do is take me home
I hated you, the night you said you loved me
I hated you, 'cause I couldn't love myself
I'm begging you now, baby please just hold me
I got one foot in and one foot off the ground
Chorus:
Janie don't you take your love to town
Janie don't you take your love to town
If I've got to beg, I'll beg, just don't walk away
Janie don't you take your love to town
Sitting here while you're fast asleep
In the bathroom by the sink
Trying to write the right words down
I turn out the lights, close my eyes
There ain't no prayers or kiss goodnight
What I'll forget to say tomorrow, I'll say now
Janie don't you take your love to town
Chorus:
Janie don't you take your love to town
Janie don't you take your love to town
If I've got to beg, I'll beg, just don't walk away
Janie don't you take your love to town
Midnight In Chelsea
The kids 'round here look just like sticks
They trade old licks with a beat up six
I just smile and catch the groove
Gothic girls all dress in black
Serious as heart attacks
It takes a little bit of getting used to
The old man with the whiskey stains
Lost the night forgot his name
His poor wife will sleep alone again
And it ain't hard to understand
Why she's holding on to her own hand
Chorus:
It's midnight in Chelsea, midnight in Chelsea
No one's asking me for favors
No one's looking for a savior
They're too busy saving me
(Repeat Chorus)
I've seen a lone, sloane ranger drive
seems her chauffeur took a dive
And sold her secrets to the sun
And later in a magazine
I finally figured what it means
To be a saint, not a queen
Two lustful lovers catch a spark
And chase their shadows in the dark
Someone's getting off tonight
Of a big red bus that's packed so tight
It disappears in a trail of light
Somewhere someone's dreaming baby it's all right...
Chorus:
It's midnight in Chelsea, midnight in Chelsea
No one's asking me for favors
No one's looking for a savoir
They're too busy saving me
Midnight in Chelsea, midnight in Chelsea
No one's pinned their dreams on me
No one's asking me to bleed
I'm the man I want to be
When Chelsea girls sing...
It's morning when I go to sleep
In the distant dawn a church bell rings
Another day is coming on
A baby's born, an old man dies
Somewhere young lovers kiss good-bye
I leave my soul and just move on
And wish that I was there to sing this song
Chorus:
It's midnight in Chelsea, midnight in Chelsea
No one's asking me for favors
No one's looking for a savior
They're too busy saving me
It's midnight in Chelsea, midnight in Chelsea
No one's pinned their dreams on me
No one's asking me to bleed
I'm the man I want to be
The man I want to be, the man I want to be
Midnight in Chelsea
Ugly
If you're ugly, I'm ugly too
In your eyes the sky's a different blue
If you could see yourself like others do
You'd wish you were as beautiful as you
And I wish I was a camera sometimes
So, I could take your picture with my mind
Put it in a frame for you to see
How beautiful you really are to me
Chorus:
Ugly, Ugly
All of us just feel like that somedays
Ain't no rainbow in the sky
When you feel U.G.L.Y.
And that's ugly, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ugly, Ugly
All of us just feel like that somedays
Ain't no rainbow in the sky
When you feel U.G.L.Y.
And that's ugly, ugly
All of us just feel like that somedays
Ain't no cure that you can buy
When you feel U.G.L.Y.
And that's ugly
So, if you're ugly, I'm ugly too
If you're a nut, then I must be a screw
If you could see yourself the way I do
You'd wish you were as beautiful as you
I wish I was as beautiful as you
Staring At Your Window With A Suitcase In My Hand
You think you know me just because you know my name
You think you see me 'cause you've seen every line on my face
You want to want me just because I say that I want you
But does it matter if anything I'm saying is the truth
You need somebody, somebody to hold on to
But this ain't the movies and we ain't heroes
Chorus:
Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
The streetlights buzz as the cars roll by and the moon don't give a damn
My boots just keep on walkin', but my heart don't understand
Why I'm staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
I said I want you, but when we woke up one of us was crying
You rolled over and all you said was -
"Man, I think I'm dying"
Our song is over, this band of gold has been feeling like a noose
You place your bets, 'cause no one thinks they'll lose
Chorus:
Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
The streetlights buzz as the cars roll by and the moon don't give a damn
My boots just keep on walkin', but my heart don't understand
Why I'm staring at your window...
The light of love can blind you 'til you cover up your eyes
And you try to find the reason not to say goodbye
It's the curse of every sailor standing on dry land
Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
The night is fading, like my old tattoo
A heart and a dagger, that says "Forever"
Chorus:
Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
The streetlights buzz as the cars roll by and the moon don't give a damn
I'm getting tired of talkin', even I don't understand
Why I'm staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand
Every Word Was A Piece Of My Heart
I've been staring at the page
For what seems like days
I guess I put this one off for a while
Did I see a tear fall from your eyes
Or did you laugh so hard that you cried
When I served my secrets on a silver tray to you
Hey now, I guess the night's just bringing me down
There's no love, there's no hate
I left them there for you to take
But, know that every word was a piece of my heart
You've been the blood in my veins
The only one who knows my middle name
And the smiles they came easy 'cause of you
You know that I love you, but I hate you
'Cause I know I can never escape you
Let the choir sing for tonight I'm an easy mark
Hey now, am I acting just a little too proud
There's no love, there's no hate
I left them there for you to take
But know that every word was a piece of my heart
Have I said too much
Maybe I haven't said enough
But know that every word was a piece of my heart
Hush me darling, maybe I've lost my touch
Maybe I've lost my guts - there, is that truth enough
Hey now, Hey now
You know these love letters mix with whisky
Just don't light a match when you kiss me
Though I'll blow away, you know I'll be back soon
Hey now, Hey now, Hey now, am I talking
just a little too loud
There's no love, there's no hate
I left them there for you to take
But know that every word was a piece of my heart
Have I said too much
Maybe I haven't said enough
But know that every word was a piece of my heart
Hey now, am I talking just a little too proud
Hey now, the night's just bringing me down
It's Just Me
You know your favorite old pair of shoes
The ones with the hole in the toe you won't lose
Your favorite record that's all scratched and used
But still you love to play when your feeling blue
That faded rose that's all dried out
Those Bukowski poems we couldn't live without
Your high school picture when you had wild hair
That stormy day on the beach that got us here
Oh, you better believe there's just one thing
you need
Can't you see...
It's just me baby
It's just me baby
If there's just one thing that you should keep
In your book of dreams
It's just me baby
Just like a shadow 10 feet tall
Standing right behind you should you fall
I'll be the one to hold you up to walk
When this wicked world makes us want to crawl
And if your waves should ever break at sea
I'll be there waiting, I'm that sandy beach
I'm that same old dog, scratching those same fleas
I'll be by your side, you can count on me
Chorus:
It's just me baby
It's just me baby
If there's just one more thing that you should keep
In your book of dreams
It's just me baby
It's just me baby
What's it gonna take to make you see
What's it gonna take 'til you believe in me
Oh, how my smile fades and my heart just breaks
Every time you go away
Chorus:
It's just me baby
It's just me baby
If there's just one more thing that you should keep
In your book of dreams
It's just me baby
It's just me baby
What's it gonna take to make you see
What's it gonna take 'til you believe in me
And if someday some new memory comes along
Looking shiny new, feeling really strong
You can tell him that I'll tell him
He can just move on
I'm a fighter - I've been fighting for you all night long
It's just me baby
Destination Anywhere
Hey Babe, it's me parked outside your house
I know that he's asleep, so listen to me now
Darlin', I'm tired of living just in your dreams
I'm getting out
You know we both sold our souls
We're just growing old, in this sleepy, dead-end town
Chorus:
Destination Anywhere
Name the place and I'll be there
Pack a bag and we're out of here - let's run
Baby, we both been running uphill for too long
We both settled for something, got nothing
And we both know it's wrong
Go on admit it we lived it, I'm leaving - Get your
boots and come on
I got my coat and my keys, I need you next to me,
then I'm gone
Chorus:
Destination Anywhere
Name the place and I'll be there
Pack a bag a we're out of here - let's run
Destination Anywhere
Left or right, I don't care
Maybe we'll just disappear like the sun
When these wheels spin, they can all eat our dust
As far as I'm concerned, this whole town's lost
it's nuts
We won't be here when they put us down
It's our big chance and I'm calling you now
They'll never let us go unless we try
I'm tired of living just to die
We're getting out of here, destination anywhere
Chorus:
Destination Anywhere
Name the place and I'll be there
Pack a bag a we're out of here - let's run
Destination Anywhere
Left or right, I don't care
Maybe we'll just disappear like the sun,
come on, come on, come on
Learning How To Fall
I was walking on a wire
Looking down, there was no net
Now, I'm standing at your door
Me and my last cigarette
Yeah we've been through this before
Too late to cover up my tracks
Damn the fool who begs for more
I'll take my past and paint it black
Now this circus has left town
This clown has got to get his feet back on the ground
Chorus:
I'm learning how to fall
Learning how to take a hit
Had to walk before I crawled
It was winner take it all
Now I'm learning how to fall
Yeah, I got the hang of it
I was standing in the light
There were faces all around
I put my gloves up for a fight
One sucker punch and I was down
Chorus:
I'm learning how to fall
Learning how to take a hit
Had to walk before I crawled
It was winner take it all
I'm learning how to fall
Yeah, I got the hang of it
I was flying through the clouds
Pucker up, it's time to kiss the ground
Chorus:
I'm learning how to fall
Learning how to take a hit
Had to walk before I crawled
It was winner take it all
I'm learning how to fall
Now I got the hang of it
Naked
My friend had a girlfriend
She liked her drink
Sucked the head off her lagger
Threw me a wink
& she said to me "Buddy, what's your sign?"
I was off I was runnin'
Knocked me clean off my feet
Her tongue kept on selling
What any blind man could see
I just kept on stumbling through the stop signs
She said "What you hiding underneath that shirt?"
Right behind the buttons there's a heart that hurts
Adam's evening left the curse
Take it off make it work
Naked - Naked - Just get back to basics
Naked - Face it - You can't fake it when you're
Naked - Face it
All I'm saying
The tail you been chasing
Put the K back in kink
Threw a coin in her jukebox
I started to think
She just smiled and offered me a peace sign
How far you gonna run in those designer shoes
The soul with holes ain't gonna be the one you lose
I don't know which one is worse
Adam, me or you
Naked - Naked - Just get back to basics
Naked - Face it - You can't fake it when you're
Naked - Face it
All I'm saying
Take it, embrace it
Baby, here we are
Can't you almost... taste it
Naked - Naked - Just get back to basics
Naked - Face it - You can't fake it when you're
Naked - Naked - Naked - Naked
Little City
I got my call light on
Gimme one more fare tonight
Just get me over the bridge
I can see those shiny bay lights
You know I'm never alone
But I'm feeling lonely tonight
Damn, I got my last cigarette
But I ain't got not light
God let these wheels roll
To where the girls are pretty
Where the nights explode
And life is still living
Down this open road
The arms of pity
Wait to greet me tonight in little city
In my rear view mirror
I see someone else's hairline
I hear that fire in your eyes
Is on the rock and doing hard time
And the grapes of wrath, they're on the vine
There's wine in this dirt
Here love ain't love
It's just another four letter word
Chorus:
God let these wheels roll
To where the girls are pretty
Where the nights explode
And life is still living
Down this open road
The arms of pity
Wait to greet me tonight in little city
Now that cold gray fog's
Just a rolling down the highway
He's come to carry me home
It's put a little smile on my face
August 7, 4:15
It was another day
A perfect Texas afternoon
A mother and two children play
The way they always do
As they raced home from the mailbox
A mother and her son
Against a little girl of 6 years old
The independent one
The deputies went door to door
Through all the neighborhood
They said I got some news to tell you folks
I'm afraid it ain't so good
Somehow something happened
Someone got away
Someone got the answers for what happened
here today
Oh no, Oh no, Oh no, no, no, no
Tell me it was just a dream - August 7 4:15
God closed His eyes and the world got mean
August 7 4:15
Now the people from the papers
and the local TV news
Tried to find the reason
Cop dogs sniffed around for clues
Someone shouted "Hit & Run"
The coroner cried "Foul"
Her blue dress was what she wore
The day they laid her body down
Oh no, Oh no, Oh no, no, no, no
Tell me it was just a dream - August 7 4:15
God closed His eyes and the world got mean
August 7 4:15
I know tonight that there's an angel
Up on Heaven's highest hill
And no one there can hurt you baby
No one ever will
Somewhere someone's conscience
is like a burning bed
The flames are all around you
How you gonna sleep again
Oh no, Oh no, Oh no, no, no, no
Tell me it was just a dream - August 7 4:15
God closed His eyes and the world got mean
August 7 4:15
100,000,000...Disc 4 lyrics
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Love Ain't Nothing But a Four Letter Word
She was waiting alone at the station
praying for her train to arrive
Thinking 'bout her destination,
the tattered bag had all she had in life
She turned her back on her family,
She turned her back on her friends
She turned her back on a married man
when she took off that wedding band
She said, I'm giving up,
silver clouds have turned to grey
Had enough, there's got to be a better way
Giving up, you know you've gotta walk
There's some things in life still worth fighting for
Chorus:
Ain't no big secret so forget all you heard
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's for better, for some it's for worse
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love aint' nothing
This time he said was the last time,
last time he said just the same
In your heart you know that they'll be a next time
That your battered bones would have to explain
Giving up, nothing's changing but the score
Had enough, every night love turns to war
Give it up, gave it all and wanted more
It ain't nothing worth dying for
Chorus:
It's no big secret so forget all you heard
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's a blessing, for some it's a curse
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing
Forget your mama's rosary beads
to get you through this time of need
You know you gotta cross that line
You take it one day at a time
Had enough, the silver clouds all turning grey
I'm heading for a better day
Chorus:
No big secret so forget all you heard
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's for better, for some it's for worse
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing (it ain't nothing now, baby)
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing (nothing now, baby)
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing
Love Ain't Nothing But a Four Letter Word (demo version)
She was waiting alone at the station
praying for her train to arrive
Thinking 'bout her destination,
her tattered bag held all that she had in life
She turned her back on her family,
she said goodbye to her friends
She turned her back on a married man
when she took off the wedding band
But through her crying she said I don't need this
Through the tears she said it's all a waste
It ain't nothing like it is in the movies
Here a hit is just a slap in the face
Chorus:
And it's no big secret so forget all you heard
'cause love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's for better, for us it's for worse
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Nothing
This time he said was the last time,
Last time he said just the same
In your heart you know that there'll be a next time
Your battered bones will have to explain
Now your bruises can't ride on religion
Since you swore it was for better or worse
But how many times must you lay down and say
It's something that I deserved
Chorus:
It ain't no big secret so forget all you heard
'cause love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's a blessing, for some it's a curse
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Forget about your rosary beads
to take you through your time of need
You'll pray to God to cross that line
And take it one day at a time
Still you try and make some sense of
all the things that he had said
Was there something so wrong to turn eyes so blue
To fiery eyes of red again?
Chorus:
There ain't no big secret so forget all you heard
'cause love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's for better, for some it's for worse
But love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
There's no big secret so forget all you heard
Cause love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's a blessing, for some it's a curse
But love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Rivers Run Dry
I didn't want to say it in this way
I didn't want to see the day I'd say these words to you
I didn't want have to explain
Sometimes heroes have to lose
It's killing me to see you cry
Would it make it any better if I told you I did it all for you
It was just another roll of the dice
Just another star in the sky
Tried to touch it but I couldn't fly
Chorus:
Everybody knows the promise of the river
Everybody goes with the fire in their eyes
Everybody knows you can lead a horse to water
But there's nothing anybody can do
Rivers run dry
Gonna have to go away
I always told you that a man has got to face his own mistakes
Sometimes you get a lucky break
Sometimes your winning streak will stay
Sometimes you gotta pay
Chorus:
Everybody knows the promise of the river
Everybody goes with the fire in their eyes
Everybody knows you can lead a horse to water
But there's nothing anybody can do
When the rivers run dry
Oh, I remember when the rivers ran high
Oh, we could make it to the other side
Make it to the other side
Chorus:
Everybody knows the promise of the river
Everybody goes with the fire in their eyes
Everybody knows you can lead a horse to water
But there's nothing anybody can do
Oh, there's nothing anybody can do
There's nothing anybody can do
When the rivers run dry
When the rivers run dry
Always (demo)
This Romeo is bleeding but you can't see his blood
It's nothing but some feelings that this old dog just kicked up
Since you've left me it's been raining now I'm drowning in the flood
You see I've always been a fighter but without you I give up
Now I can't sing a love song like the way it's meant to be
Well, I guess I'm not that good anymore but baby, that's just me
Chorus:
And I will love you, baby, always
And I'll be there forever and a day, always
I'll be there 'til the stars don't shine,
'til the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme
I know when I die you'll be on my mind and I'll love you
Always
Now your picture's all that you left behind
With some memories of a different life
Some that made us laugh, some that made you cry
One that made you have to say goodbye
What I'd give you to run my fingers through your hair
To touch your lips, to hold you near
When you say your prayers try to understand
I've made mistakes, I'm just a man
When he holds you close and he pulls you near
And he says the words that you needed to hear
I wish I was him 'cause those words are mine
To say to you 'til the end of time
Chorus:
And I will love you, baby, always
And I'll be there forever and a day, always
I'll be there 'til the stars don't shine
'til the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme
I know when I die you'll be on my mind and I'll love you
Always
If you told me to cry for you, baby I could
If you told me to die for you, I would
Take a look at my face
There's no price I won't pay
Just to say these words to you
What I got ain't luck and these loaded dice
So baby if you give me one more try
We can pack up that old bag up with our old life
We can find a place where the sun still shines
Chorus:
And I will love you, baby, always
And I'll be there forever and a day, always
I'll be there 'til the stars don't shine
'til the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme
I know when I die you'll be on my mind and I'll love you
Always
Always
I'll be there 'til the stars don't shine
'til the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme
Always
Always
Kidnap An Angel
I get up every morning, drink coffee alone
My house is too quiet; I'm the only one home
I let the newspapers pile up at the door
I can't be bothered; don't read 'em no more
The flowers are blooming, that you planted last spring
I can't make much sense out of anything
Chorus:
If I could kidnap an angel
I'd clip off his wings
And bring 'em to you
That would fix everything
I get in the car like I do every day
Wondering how in the world did it turn out this way?
It's just 'round the corner, turn left and I'm there
I'd do anything to be anywhere but here
Chorus:
If I could kidnap an angel
I'd clip off his wings
And bring 'em to you
That'll fix everything
If I could kidnap an angel
He could teach us to fly
We'd live forever, forever
We'd never die
If I could kidnap an angel
- guitar solo -
Now the parking attendant knows my first name
These long green hallways all look the same
There's four elevators, one goes to that floor
I brace myself when I get to the door
I close my eyes and take a deep breath
Then sit down beside your hospital bed
Chorus:
If I could kidnap an angel
I'd clip off his wings
And bring 'em to you
That would fix everything
If I could kidnap an angel
He could teach us to fly
We'd live forever, forever
We'd never die
If I could kidnap an angel
If I could kidnap an angel
He'd say the word
He'd tear down these walls
People laughing like children
through these hospital halls
There'd be no more tears
There'd be no more blood
There'd be nothing but smiles
Nothing but love
If I could kidnap an angel…
If I could kidnap an angel…
Breathe
What's the world coming to?
Where are we all running to?
Not all our dreams are coming true
We can't let it break us
In two hearts that beat as one
Can't let the clouds cover the sun
If I'm ramblin' I'm guilty
of wearing my heart on my sleeve
Chorus:
When it hurts, breathe
When it burns, breathe
The feeling inside you is feeling like I do
Take a breath, breathe
Let it out, breathe
Just close your eyes, don't hold it inside you
Breathe
She said, baby you look down tonight
There's something wrong and that ain't right
I hear you talking in your sleep
I want to dive into your dreams and
wrap my loving arms around you
Protect you when the waves crash down on you
When you're lost and you're scared, I'll be the air
Chorus:
When it hurts, breathe
When it burns, breathe
The feeling inside you is feeling like I do
Take a breath, breathe
Let it out, breathe,
Just close your eyes
Don't close it inside you
Breathe
When you give and you take
and it feels like something breaks
It's alright.
Breathe.
-guitar solo -
Chorus:
When it hurts
When in doubt
When it burns
Let it out
When you give
When you love
When you live
When you touch
If all that we've got is each other
Than all that we got is a lot
When it hurts, breathe
When it burns, breathe
The feeling inside you is feeling like I do
Take a breath, breathe
Let it out, breathe
Just close your eyes,
don't hold it inside you
Breathe.
Just breathe
Breathe
Just breathe
Out Of Bounds
A loaded gun needs no alibis
Out on the street where the truth's a lie
Wasted blood that I left behind
Broken hearts leave a young man blind
I need protection on the underground
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Chorus:
Out of bounds
You can cross that line
Out of bounds
Is out of time
Out of bounds
Is where I'll be
I can't hold on but I can't break free
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Out of bounds
Out of bounds
You're asking why but who's to say
The things you've done haven't gone away
Nowhere to run, no one to blame
I'm just a puppet in a bad man's game
I need protection on the underground
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Chorus:
Out of bounds
You can cross that line
Out of bounds
Is out of time
Out of bounds
Is where I'll be
I can't hold on but I can't break free
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Out of bounds
Oh, out of bounds
So say a prayer for the innocent
It's the innocent who believe
You can't forgive what you can't forget
When that innocent man was me
Chorus:
Out of bounds
You can cross that line
Out of bounds
Is out of time
Out of bounds
Is where I'll be
I can't hold on but I can't break free
I'm going down, down, down, down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down down
Out of bounds
Oh, out of bounds
Oh, out of bounds
Oh, out of bounds
Oh, out of bounds
Oh, out of bounds
Oh, out of bounds
Oh, out of bounds
Oh, out of bounds
Letter To A Friend
I'll be there to hold you by the hand
When you need someone to walk you home
You know that I'll be there to understand
When you call me on the phone
I'll be there to watch you when you sleep
When you close your eyes at night
And I'll be there to keep your secrets kept,
Cross my heart, hope to die
I swear each word is true
There's only one thing I wouldn't do
I'll be there when you need a real friend
I'll be there to listen to your secrets
I'll be there and give you all I've got
I'll be there when you paint your masterpiece
And I'll be right beside your every move
I'll give you my eyes so you can see
And I'll help you to find the things you've lost
When you're busting at the seams
I swear each word is true
There's only one thing I wouldn't do
I ain't gonna love you
I ain't gonna love you
Chorus:
Nobody wants you like I want you
Nobody needs you like I need you
You know I would beg and plead,
get down on my knees
I'd do most anything, it's true
But I ain't gonna love you
I ain't gonna love you
'Cause I love you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I'll be there to love the things you love
I'll be the one who knows your middle name
Be the only one that you can trust
I'll give you the blood that's in my veins
I swear these words are true
There's only one thing I wouldn't do
I ain't gonna love you
Chorus:
'Cause nobody wants you like I want you
Nobody needs you like I need you
You know I would beg and please,
get down on my knees
Do most anything for you
But I ain't gonna love you
I ain't gonna love
'Cause I love you
Because I love you
Temptation
Place my missing picture on my beer I'm running away from home
Sam, I'm just a man, a rusted bucket of flesh and bone
Someday I'll seek forgiveness for the sweet smell of her breath
She touched my hand and asked for a check, I put out my cigarette
Chorus:
Temptation
Temptation
Go home, Lord
I'm walking straight into the ocean
Tell the tide I'm on my way
I'm gonna hang my head down tonight on Damocles' sword
When the angels hung out in Eden they saw Adam chasing Eve
They said grab your boots, your coat, your hat
My boy, it's time that you leave
She asked me if I'd like to play but she knew that I was broke
I cashed my chips out months ago
This smile's just mirrors and smoke
Chorus:
Temptation
Temptation
Go home, Lord
I'm walking straight into the ocean
Tell the tide I'm on my way
I'm gonna hang my head down tonight on Damocles' sword
Twist my wrist
Tell me I should resist
But the flesh is weak
Here comes the kiss
Uh, huh
Uh, huh
Uh, Huh
Twist my wrist
I can't go on like this
The flesh is weak
Here it comes… here it comes…
Chorus:
Temptation
Temptation
Go home, Lord
I'm walking straight into the ocean
Tell the tide I'm on my way
I'm gonna hang my head down tonight on Damocles' sword
Temptation
Uh, huh
Uh, huh
Uh, huh
I'm gonna hang my head down tonight on Damocles' sword
Gotta Have A Reason
Here we stand, caught between the cradle and the grave
In a world that gives you nothing but your name
With every step you take you must be brave
Nothing lost is nothing gained
And I know lives are lost for crowns and kings
We all know love is lost for lesser things
And the angels here have broken wings
Though I know somewhere a choir sings
Chorus:
You gotta have a reason
A reason to believe
A reason just to dream
Sometimes it takes blind eyes to see
A reason to believe
A hot-headed hero, here you see I'm just a man
Comes a time, a time to make a stand, yeah
So here I am with heart in hand
Don't be afraid to understand
Chorus:
You gotta have a reason
One reason to believe
A reason just to dream
Sometimes it takes blind eyes to see
A reason to believe in trust
I believe in faith
I believe in us
'Til my dying day
You gotta have a reason
Oh, you gotta have a reason, yeah
If all we've got is you and me
Then what we've got is all we need
Chorus:
You gotta have a reason
One reason to believe
A reason just to dream
But sometimes it takes blind eyes to see
One reason
You gotta have a reason
One reason to believe
A reason just to dream
But sometimes it takes blind eyes to see
One reason
Gotta have a reason
Oh, you gotta have a reason
One reason to believe
A reason just to dream
All I Wanna Do Is You
Working hard eight days a week
Most days we got no time to speak
I feel like I'm chasing after my own life
Girl can't you see you're my only vice
Take the phone off the hook
Turn the lights down low
We'll play some old Sam Cooke
Baby, let yourself go
Chorus:
All I wanna do is you
All I wanna do is you
I'll do anything you want me to
Cuz, all I wanna do is you
I don't care what kinda clothes you wear
It doesn't matter how you do your hair
I don't need pink champagne on ice
Girl, can't you see that you're my only vice
Turn the whole world off
Keep your high heels on
Take it nice and slow
And make it last 'til dawn
Chorus:
All I wanna do is you
All I wanna do is you
I'll do anything you want me to
Cuz, all I wanna do is you
- guitar solo -
I don't wanna eat
I don't wanna sleep
Don't wanna sit around and watch TV
When you're next to me it's where I wanna be
All I wanna, all I wanna, all I wanna do…
Chorus:
All I wanna do is you
All I wanna do is you
I'll do anything you want me to
Cuz, all I wanna do is you
All I wanna, all I wanna, all I wanna do
All I wanna do, now
All I wanna do is you
Baby, you
Billy
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Uh, huh
Since you're been gone now honey
life ain't nothing but sad luck days
I begged on my knees now, sugar
You acted like you never knew my name
My friends saw you at the station
I guess you must have missed your train
Tell me is it 'cause you love me, Billy
Or is it just because you love the pain?
Chorus:
Billy, Billy
Ain't love hard to explain?
For a debutante you're a real hard woman
But I love you just the same
How come you're sad when I get happy?
Why do you laugh when I want to cry?
Tell me why when I say I need you
You turn around and you say goodbye
Why do you think that a heart's so fragile?
Can you tell me why love's so blind?
Just like a magnet you pull me under
I can't resist you, we're two of a kind
Chorus:
Billy, Billy
Ain't love hard to explain?
For a debutante you're a real hard woman
But I love you just the same
Billy, Billy
We're better lovers than friends
Life is like a movie but this ain't pretend
There really doesn't have to be a happy end
Chorus:
Billy, Billy
Ain't love hard to explain?
For a debutante you're a real hard woman
But I love you just the same
I never said you had to walk on water
Or that I could ever stop the rain
Sometimes we break up just to make up, baby
And we don't care who's to blame
Hey, hey, hey
Chorus:
Billy, Billy
Ain't love hard to explain?
For a debutante you're a real hard woman
But I love you just the same
Billy, Billy
Can we be lovers and friends
Life is like a movie but this ain't pretend
There really doesn't have to be a happy end
Uh, huh, huh,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Uh, huh, huh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Billy, Billy
Ain't love hard to explain?
Billy, Billy
I love you just the same
Nobody's Hero
You're afraid and it feels like you're too tired to fight
Even your heart don't know if you're still alive
Man, you never felt so all alone in this world tonight
And I, don't you know that I felt the same?
I've seen this storm, I've been through the rain
You've gotta know that I feel your pain
Don't be afraid
When you're on the edge, I will rescue you
When you need a friend, I'll be there for you
Chorus:
I'm nobody's hero
For you I'd lay down my life
Nobody's hero
But I'd tear down the stars from the sky
If you would lean on me, baby, dream on me
You can bleed on me, just believe in me
Nobody's hero
Well out on these streets
They're waiting for blind eyes to see
They're waiting for our cuts to bleed
Out here they're waiting for you and me
Well alright, alright
This time you know I ain't afraid to fight
For you I ain't afraid to die
As long as you are by my side it will be alright
When all faith is gone, I will pray for you
Just keep holding on, I'll be there for you
Chrous:
I'm nobody's hero
But for you I'd lay down my life
Nobody's hero
But I'd tear down the stars from the sky
If you lean on me, you can bleed on me
Baby, dream on me just believe in me
Nobody's hero
Oh, oh, oh
- solo -
I'm nobody's hero
But for you I'd lay down my life
Nobody's hero
But I'd tear down the stars from the sky
If you would lean on me, you can bleed on me
Baby, dream on me, just believe in me
I'm nobody's hero
Nobody's hero
Baby, lean on me, you can dream on me
Just bleed on me, just believe in me
Love Ain't Nothing But a Four Letter Word
She was waiting alone at the station
praying for her train to arrive
Thinking 'bout her destination,
the tattered bag had all she had in life
She turned her back on her family,
She turned her back on her friends
She turned her back on a married man
when she took off that wedding band
She said, I'm giving up,
silver clouds have turned to grey
Had enough, there's got to be a better way
Giving up, you know you've gotta walk
There's some things in life still worth fighting for
Chorus:
Ain't no big secret so forget all you heard
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's for better, for some it's for worse
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love aint' nothing
This time he said was the last time,
last time he said just the same
In your heart you know that they'll be a next time
That your battered bones would have to explain
Giving up, nothing's changing but the score
Had enough, every night love turns to war
Give it up, gave it all and wanted more
It ain't nothing worth dying for
Chorus:
It's no big secret so forget all you heard
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's a blessing, for some it's a curse
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing
Forget your mama's rosary beads
to get you through this time of need
You know you gotta cross that line
You take it one day at a time
Had enough, the silver clouds all turning grey
I'm heading for a better day
Chorus:
No big secret so forget all you heard
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's for better, for some it's for worse
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing (it ain't nothing now, baby)
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing (nothing now, baby)
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing
Love Ain't Nothing But a Four Letter Word (demo version)
She was waiting alone at the station
praying for her train to arrive
Thinking 'bout her destination,
her tattered bag held all that she had in life
She turned her back on her family,
she said goodbye to her friends
She turned her back on a married man
when she took off the wedding band
But through her crying she said I don't need this
Through the tears she said it's all a waste
It ain't nothing like it is in the movies
Here a hit is just a slap in the face
Chorus:
And it's no big secret so forget all you heard
'cause love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's for better, for us it's for worse
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Nothing
This time he said was the last time,
Last time he said just the same
In your heart you know that there'll be a next time
Your battered bones will have to explain
Now your bruises can't ride on religion
Since you swore it was for better or worse
But how many times must you lay down and say
It's something that I deserved
Chorus:
It ain't no big secret so forget all you heard
'cause love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's a blessing, for some it's a curse
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Forget about your rosary beads
to take you through your time of need
You'll pray to God to cross that line
And take it one day at a time
Still you try and make some sense of
all the things that he had said
Was there something so wrong to turn eyes so blue
To fiery eyes of red again?
Chorus:
There ain't no big secret so forget all you heard
'cause love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's for better, for some it's for worse
But love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
There's no big secret so forget all you heard
Cause love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
For some it's a blessing, for some it's a curse
But love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Love ain't nothing but a four-letter word
Rivers Run Dry
I didn't want to say it in this way
I didn't want to see the day I'd say these words to you
I didn't want have to explain
Sometimes heroes have to lose
It's killing me to see you cry
Would it make it any better if I told you I did it all for you
It was just another roll of the dice
Just another star in the sky
Tried to touch it but I couldn't fly
Chorus:
Everybody knows the promise of the river
Everybody goes with the fire in their eyes
Everybody knows you can lead a horse to water
But there's nothing anybody can do
Rivers run dry
Gonna have to go away
I always told you that a man has got to face his own mistakes
Sometimes you get a lucky break
Sometimes your winning streak will stay
Sometimes you gotta pay
Chorus:
Everybody knows the promise of the river
Everybody goes with the fire in their eyes
Everybody knows you can lead a horse to water
But there's nothing anybody can do
When the rivers run dry
Oh, I remember when the rivers ran high
Oh, we could make it to the other side
Make it to the other side
Chorus:
Everybody knows the promise of the river
Everybody goes with the fire in their eyes
Everybody knows you can lead a horse to water
But there's nothing anybody can do
Oh, there's nothing anybody can do
There's nothing anybody can do
When the rivers run dry
When the rivers run dry
Always (demo)
This Romeo is bleeding but you can't see his blood
It's nothing but some feelings that this old dog just kicked up
Since you've left me it's been raining now I'm drowning in the flood
You see I've always been a fighter but without you I give up
Now I can't sing a love song like the way it's meant to be
Well, I guess I'm not that good anymore but baby, that's just me
Chorus:
And I will love you, baby, always
And I'll be there forever and a day, always
I'll be there 'til the stars don't shine,
'til the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme
I know when I die you'll be on my mind and I'll love you
Always
Now your picture's all that you left behind
With some memories of a different life
Some that made us laugh, some that made you cry
One that made you have to say goodbye
What I'd give you to run my fingers through your hair
To touch your lips, to hold you near
When you say your prayers try to understand
I've made mistakes, I'm just a man
When he holds you close and he pulls you near
And he says the words that you needed to hear
I wish I was him 'cause those words are mine
To say to you 'til the end of time
Chorus:
And I will love you, baby, always
And I'll be there forever and a day, always
I'll be there 'til the stars don't shine
'til the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme
I know when I die you'll be on my mind and I'll love you
Always
If you told me to cry for you, baby I could
If you told me to die for you, I would
Take a look at my face
There's no price I won't pay
Just to say these words to you
What I got ain't luck and these loaded dice
So baby if you give me one more try
We can pack up that old bag up with our old life
We can find a place where the sun still shines
Chorus:
And I will love you, baby, always
And I'll be there forever and a day, always
I'll be there 'til the stars don't shine
'til the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme
I know when I die you'll be on my mind and I'll love you
Always
Always
I'll be there 'til the stars don't shine
'til the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme
Always
Always
Kidnap An Angel
I get up every morning, drink coffee alone
My house is too quiet; I'm the only one home
I let the newspapers pile up at the door
I can't be bothered; don't read 'em no more
The flowers are blooming, that you planted last spring
I can't make much sense out of anything
Chorus:
If I could kidnap an angel
I'd clip off his wings
And bring 'em to you
That would fix everything
I get in the car like I do every day
Wondering how in the world did it turn out this way?
It's just 'round the corner, turn left and I'm there
I'd do anything to be anywhere but here
Chorus:
If I could kidnap an angel
I'd clip off his wings
And bring 'em to you
That'll fix everything
If I could kidnap an angel
He could teach us to fly
We'd live forever, forever
We'd never die
If I could kidnap an angel
- guitar solo -
Now the parking attendant knows my first name
These long green hallways all look the same
There's four elevators, one goes to that floor
I brace myself when I get to the door
I close my eyes and take a deep breath
Then sit down beside your hospital bed
Chorus:
If I could kidnap an angel
I'd clip off his wings
And bring 'em to you
That would fix everything
If I could kidnap an angel
He could teach us to fly
We'd live forever, forever
We'd never die
If I could kidnap an angel
If I could kidnap an angel
He'd say the word
He'd tear down these walls
People laughing like children
through these hospital halls
There'd be no more tears
There'd be no more blood
There'd be nothing but smiles
Nothing but love
If I could kidnap an angel…
If I could kidnap an angel…
Breathe
What's the world coming to?
Where are we all running to?
Not all our dreams are coming true
We can't let it break us
In two hearts that beat as one
Can't let the clouds cover the sun
If I'm ramblin' I'm guilty
of wearing my heart on my sleeve
Chorus:
When it hurts, breathe
When it burns, breathe
The feeling inside you is feeling like I do
Take a breath, breathe
Let it out, breathe
Just close your eyes, don't hold it inside you
Breathe
She said, baby you look down tonight
There's something wrong and that ain't right
I hear you talking in your sleep
I want to dive into your dreams and
wrap my loving arms around you
Protect you when the waves crash down on you
When you're lost and you're scared, I'll be the air
Chorus:
When it hurts, breathe
When it burns, breathe
The feeling inside you is feeling like I do
Take a breath, breathe
Let it out, breathe,
Just close your eyes
Don't close it inside you
Breathe
When you give and you take
and it feels like something breaks
It's alright.
Breathe.
-guitar solo -
Chorus:
When it hurts
When in doubt
When it burns
Let it out
When you give
When you love
When you live
When you touch
If all that we've got is each other
Than all that we got is a lot
When it hurts, breathe
When it burns, breathe
The feeling inside you is feeling like I do
Take a breath, breathe
Let it out, breathe
Just close your eyes,
don't hold it inside you
Breathe.
Just breathe
Breathe
Just breathe
Out Of Bounds
A loaded gun needs no alibis
Out on the street where the truth's a lie
Wasted blood that I left behind
Broken hearts leave a young man blind
I need protection on the underground
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Chorus:
Out of bounds
You can cross that line
Out of bounds
Is out of time
Out of bounds
Is where I'll be
I can't hold on but I can't break free
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Out of bounds
Out of bounds
You're asking why but who's to say
The things you've done haven't gone away
Nowhere to run, no one to blame
I'm just a puppet in a bad man's game
I need protection on the underground
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Chorus:
Out of bounds
You can cross that line
Out of bounds
Is out of time
Out of bounds
Is where I'll be
I can't hold on but I can't break free
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Out of bounds
Oh, out of bounds
So say a prayer for the innocent
It's the innocent who believe
You can't forgive what you can't forget
When that innocent man was me
Chorus:
Out of bounds
You can cross that line
Out of bounds
Is out of time
Out of bounds
Is where I'll be
I can't hold on but I can't break free
I'm going down, down, down, down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down down
Out of bounds
Oh, out of bounds
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Letter To A Friend
I'll be there to hold you by the hand
When you need someone to walk you home
You know that I'll be there to understand
When you call me on the phone
I'll be there to watch you when you sleep
When you close your eyes at night
And I'll be there to keep your secrets kept,
Cross my heart, hope to die
I swear each word is true
There's only one thing I wouldn't do
I'll be there when you need a real friend
I'll be there to listen to your secrets
I'll be there and give you all I've got
I'll be there when you paint your masterpiece
And I'll be right beside your every move
I'll give you my eyes so you can see
And I'll help you to find the things you've lost
When you're busting at the seams
I swear each word is true
There's only one thing I wouldn't do
I ain't gonna love you
I ain't gonna love you
Chorus:
Nobody wants you like I want you
Nobody needs you like I need you
You know I would beg and plead,
get down on my knees
I'd do most anything, it's true
But I ain't gonna love you
I ain't gonna love you
'Cause I love you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I'll be there to love the things you love
I'll be the one who knows your middle name
Be the only one that you can trust
I'll give you the blood that's in my veins
I swear these words are true
There's only one thing I wouldn't do
I ain't gonna love you
Chorus:
'Cause nobody wants you like I want you
Nobody needs you like I need you
You know I would beg and please,
get down on my knees
Do most anything for you
But I ain't gonna love you
I ain't gonna love
'Cause I love you
Because I love you
Temptation
Place my missing picture on my beer I'm running away from home
Sam, I'm just a man, a rusted bucket of flesh and bone
Someday I'll seek forgiveness for the sweet smell of her breath
She touched my hand and asked for a check, I put out my cigarette
Chorus:
Temptation
Temptation
Go home, Lord
I'm walking straight into the ocean
Tell the tide I'm on my way
I'm gonna hang my head down tonight on Damocles' sword
When the angels hung out in Eden they saw Adam chasing Eve
They said grab your boots, your coat, your hat
My boy, it's time that you leave
She asked me if I'd like to play but she knew that I was broke
I cashed my chips out months ago
This smile's just mirrors and smoke
Chorus:
Temptation
Temptation
Go home, Lord
I'm walking straight into the ocean
Tell the tide I'm on my way
I'm gonna hang my head down tonight on Damocles' sword
Twist my wrist
Tell me I should resist
But the flesh is weak
Here comes the kiss
Uh, huh
Uh, huh
Uh, Huh
Twist my wrist
I can't go on like this
The flesh is weak
Here it comes… here it comes…
Chorus:
Temptation
Temptation
Go home, Lord
I'm walking straight into the ocean
Tell the tide I'm on my way
I'm gonna hang my head down tonight on Damocles' sword
Temptation
Uh, huh
Uh, huh
Uh, huh
I'm gonna hang my head down tonight on Damocles' sword
Gotta Have A Reason
Here we stand, caught between the cradle and the grave
In a world that gives you nothing but your name
With every step you take you must be brave
Nothing lost is nothing gained
And I know lives are lost for crowns and kings
We all know love is lost for lesser things
And the angels here have broken wings
Though I know somewhere a choir sings
Chorus:
You gotta have a reason
A reason to believe
A reason just to dream
Sometimes it takes blind eyes to see
A reason to believe
A hot-headed hero, here you see I'm just a man
Comes a time, a time to make a stand, yeah
So here I am with heart in hand
Don't be afraid to understand
Chorus:
You gotta have a reason
One reason to believe
A reason just to dream
Sometimes it takes blind eyes to see
A reason to believe in trust
I believe in faith
I believe in us
'Til my dying day
You gotta have a reason
Oh, you gotta have a reason, yeah
If all we've got is you and me
Then what we've got is all we need
Chorus:
You gotta have a reason
One reason to believe
A reason just to dream
But sometimes it takes blind eyes to see
One reason
You gotta have a reason
One reason to believe
A reason just to dream
But sometimes it takes blind eyes to see
One reason
Gotta have a reason
Oh, you gotta have a reason
One reason to believe
A reason just to dream
All I Wanna Do Is You
Working hard eight days a week
Most days we got no time to speak
I feel like I'm chasing after my own life
Girl can't you see you're my only vice
Take the phone off the hook
Turn the lights down low
We'll play some old Sam Cooke
Baby, let yourself go
Chorus:
All I wanna do is you
All I wanna do is you
I'll do anything you want me to
Cuz, all I wanna do is you
I don't care what kinda clothes you wear
It doesn't matter how you do your hair
I don't need pink champagne on ice
Girl, can't you see that you're my only vice
Turn the whole world off
Keep your high heels on
Take it nice and slow
And make it last 'til dawn
Chorus:
All I wanna do is you
All I wanna do is you
I'll do anything you want me to
Cuz, all I wanna do is you
- guitar solo -
I don't wanna eat
I don't wanna sleep
Don't wanna sit around and watch TV
When you're next to me it's where I wanna be
All I wanna, all I wanna, all I wanna do…
Chorus:
All I wanna do is you
All I wanna do is you
I'll do anything you want me to
Cuz, all I wanna do is you
All I wanna, all I wanna, all I wanna do
All I wanna do, now
All I wanna do is you
Baby, you
Billy
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Uh, huh
Since you're been gone now honey
life ain't nothing but sad luck days
I begged on my knees now, sugar
You acted like you never knew my name
My friends saw you at the station
I guess you must have missed your train
Tell me is it 'cause you love me, Billy
Or is it just because you love the pain?
Chorus:
Billy, Billy
Ain't love hard to explain?
For a debutante you're a real hard woman
But I love you just the same
How come you're sad when I get happy?
Why do you laugh when I want to cry?
Tell me why when I say I need you
You turn around and you say goodbye
Why do you think that a heart's so fragile?
Can you tell me why love's so blind?
Just like a magnet you pull me under
I can't resist you, we're two of a kind
Chorus:
Billy, Billy
Ain't love hard to explain?
For a debutante you're a real hard woman
But I love you just the same
Billy, Billy
We're better lovers than friends
Life is like a movie but this ain't pretend
There really doesn't have to be a happy end
Chorus:
Billy, Billy
Ain't love hard to explain?
For a debutante you're a real hard woman
But I love you just the same
I never said you had to walk on water
Or that I could ever stop the rain
Sometimes we break up just to make up, baby
And we don't care who's to blame
Hey, hey, hey
Chorus:
Billy, Billy
Ain't love hard to explain?
For a debutante you're a real hard woman
But I love you just the same
Billy, Billy
Can we be lovers and friends
Life is like a movie but this ain't pretend
There really doesn't have to be a happy end
Uh, huh, huh,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Uh, huh, huh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Billy, Billy
Ain't love hard to explain?
Billy, Billy
I love you just the same
Nobody's Hero
You're afraid and it feels like you're too tired to fight
Even your heart don't know if you're still alive
Man, you never felt so all alone in this world tonight
And I, don't you know that I felt the same?
I've seen this storm, I've been through the rain
You've gotta know that I feel your pain
Don't be afraid
When you're on the edge, I will rescue you
When you need a friend, I'll be there for you
Chorus:
I'm nobody's hero
For you I'd lay down my life
Nobody's hero
But I'd tear down the stars from the sky
If you would lean on me, baby, dream on me
You can bleed on me, just believe in me
Nobody's hero
Well out on these streets
They're waiting for blind eyes to see
They're waiting for our cuts to bleed
Out here they're waiting for you and me
Well alright, alright
This time you know I ain't afraid to fight
For you I ain't afraid to die
As long as you are by my side it will be alright
When all faith is gone, I will pray for you
Just keep holding on, I'll be there for you
Chrous:
I'm nobody's hero
But for you I'd lay down my life
Nobody's hero
But I'd tear down the stars from the sky
If you lean on me, you can bleed on me
Baby, dream on me just believe in me
Nobody's hero
Oh, oh, oh
- solo -
I'm nobody's hero
But for you I'd lay down my life
Nobody's hero
But I'd tear down the stars from the sky
If you would lean on me, you can bleed on me
Baby, dream on me, just believe in me
I'm nobody's hero
Nobody's hero
Baby, lean on me, you can dream on me
Just bleed on me, just believe in me
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