Music-OLD

This is the ‘old’ music.  Things are divided into 5 general categories …Early 2000, Late 90’s, Millwoods Era, Jazz Era and finally the Pre-woods and/or 80’s stuff.  The 80’s are slim …lol, but I might get around to putting a few more things in that group so it’ll at least stand on its own – kinda …I gotta hunt through a bunch of cassette tapes – groan.  All the tunes posted are ones that I somewhat liked.  There’s a few that I still love to listen to, but there’s a bunch more that are quite painful – so be warned.  Please remember that, as with any music of mine, my goals when recording are to get the essence of the song down …things such as production, recording procedures and musical skill are at the very bottom of my priority list.  I like writing songs, not recording them.

Anyway, here’s some gems that I obviously felt somewhat happy about …or I wouldn’t have recorded them in the first place.  It’s a mixed bag of styles, as well as lyrical themes, and as I had posted earlier, anything new will be in the Music (New) section of the site.  If you care to download any of these, you can find them on the Download page.

Enjoy

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Early 2000
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Little Car (pop)

she’s got a little car – she likes to drive it around
she’s got a little car – it makes a funny sound

and when she’s driving around – she don’t care
got two wheels on the ground – she don’t care
you can tell by the sound when she’s
coming down your street again

she’s got a little car – she keeps it really nice
she’s got a little car – her little paradise

and if she drives on a date – just don’t go
tell her that you’ll be late – or don’t show
cause the car’s really great if you’re
planning for a suicide

she’s got a little car x4

she got it from her daddy’s friend of a friend who said it’s fine
it needs a couple things but he drives it all the time

she’s got a little car – it’s got some little tires
she’s got a little car – you pop the hood with pliers

the little car is a joke – she don’t care
it even comes with a choke – she don’t care
oils never been changed – she don’t care
and second gear’s really strange – she don’t care
I think the car is deranged and I wonder if her tank is full

solo

she’s got a little car – it’s got a cassette player
she’s got a little car – her favorite tape is slayer

the little car is a joke – she don’t care
it even comes with a choke – she don’t care
oils never been changed – she don’t care
and second gear’s really strange – she don’t care
I think the car is deranged and I wonder if her tank is full

she’s got a little car x4

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Porn Star (ballad)

she’s a porn star – making money from a video that you buy
she’s her own star – doing all she can to live her life – getting by
and you will judge her to be a fool
cause judgings’ what good people do to help them sleep at night
she’s a pron star – making everyone alright

never easy – double takes in front of every mirror – every day
always pleasing – something that she learned when she was young – it’s just the way
and she will lie there with cameras on
play the role for hours long until they get it right
cause she’s a porn star – making everyone alright

mother tried to care but she couldn’t see – couldn’t realize
and she’s got a boyfriend who will try to be the better man
but it’s not like love – not like anything

here’s the new girl – got the whole wide world inside her hand – comfortably
but it’s the same world – you think you got it all until you find reality
and it’s a fall of humanity
making love for all to see upon the dark of night
but she’s the porn star – making everyone alright
making everything alright
making everyone feel right

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Don’t Come Lookin’ (up ska)

you won’t find my love here
don’t come lookin’
just a figment of dear
don’t come lookin’
it’s not all about you
don’t come lookin’
I could live without you
don’t come lookin’

I’ve got things to do
than sit around getting old with you
I’ve got places to go and people to see
I’ve got things to do and things to be

I can’t waste my time
hoping that your gonna turn out fine
it’s a crying shame but you’ve got to go
and in the end I think you know

—

come and get your things
lucky that it never got to rings
my mom said you we’re nice
but she wouldn’t say you we’re paradise

friends say it’s not right
even though we never had a fight
it’s a funny thing to think about
and I don’t want to figure it out

if I only realized some time ago
I might have seen the signs
but life is funny as the days unfold
I changed my mind

— x2

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Misunderstanding (med ska)

could it be just a misunderstanding
could it be that you don’t care
thought I had everything in my corner
was it ever really there

waiting for a sign is never really a good sign
and everyday I find another piece of doubt
creeping out

could it be just a misunderstanding
could it be that you don’t care

solo

thought I knew about the things you were feeling
thought I knew about your past
maybe I’ve been a fool for believing
what we had would always last

It’s never hard to find the feelings that you know – they show
but it takes some time to fully realize
which are lies

could it be just a misunderstanding
could it be that you don’t care x3

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Right with You (med. ska)

I might of had my confidence shaken but not stirred
I might of had my common sense take leave with your words
but I know what I’m feeling and I know when it’s right

and it’s right with you
oh so right with you
I feel right with you
and I always wanna be this way

something about this chemistry makes me feel all right
I’m not a fan of destiny but I know what I like
and I like being with you and I like when it’s right

and it’s right with you
oh so right with you
I feel right with you
and I always wanna be this way

and I know what I’m feelin
and I know what I like
and I like being with you
everyday and every night
and its right with you….. x2

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Sex Sells (ska)

sex sells everything
like cars and boats and even motorcycles
sex sells different foods
and drinks like beer cause they know you’re thirsty

and everytime you turn away
they’ve got someone telling you it’s ok

sex sells everything but me

sex sells everything
like pants and shirts and even how to where them
sex sells luxury
and fun and friends and even where to find them

it doesn’t matter where you are
because having this makes you a big star

sex sells everything but me

you can find it on the cover of a magazine
in the belly or the lips of a girl 15
maybe 16 years – lookin 21
selling really stupid things like you’re really having fun
with a pack of gum, pack of smokes, it’s all a pack of lies
your know they’re gonna sell it and you know you’re gonna buy
and the worst thing about it – you have to hate
you can’t live without it when you’re going on a date

sex sells everything
like games and sports especially the bad ones
sex sells hollywood
the dreams, the life, can you almost taste it
and anyone you want to be looks like
everyone inside your tv

sex sells everything but me

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Boards Like (ambient – electronic)

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You And Love (jazz) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

you and love
with someone else
somewhere else
other than here with me

gave your heart
to someone new
somehow knew
that you weren’t meant for me

did you find
what you’ve been looking for
piece of mind
there behind my back door

you and love
that’s something else
somewhere else
other than here with me

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Smiling Through The Pain (pop)

I’m smiling through the pain
I’m giving you just what you want to hear
I’ve done it all before
keep coming back for more
I’m smiling through the pain

here I go again another night of playing the same old songs
you might hear them once a month or so but I hear them all week long
I think I want to kill myself again
why’s the singer looking at me did I do something wrong again
drummer’s watching tv it’s a movie maybe he’ll see the end
I wonder if we get another beer

…

my guitar is making noises that can’t be cause it’s 10 years old
and the sound is really shitty maybe it’s the PA I’m told
let’s blame it on the sound guy he’s not here
did I miss the bridge I don’t know cause it changes from day to day
doesn’t matter just keep playing cause we’ll get to the end some way
I think I want to start another band

…

sometimes it’s hard to keep your mind on things
but i’ve got the kind of concentration that only money brings

horns are messing up the vocals weak but you want to dance some more
better look my best and jump around like some kind of music whore
whatever happened to my dream

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Number On A Napkin (reggae – pop)

horns

you don’t have a right to be this mad at me
I don’t deserve any of this
I was just a victim of the circumstance
didn’t even get to a kiss

number on a napkin nothing really happened on the weekend x4

talk to anybody who was there at night
and you’ll see the story’s the same
I was innocently grooving to the beat
she came up to asked for my name

number on a napkin nothing really happened on the weekend x4

horns

when she started talking right into my ear
saying things that I don’t recall
moving in much closer than I really cared
how could you have blamed me at all

number…

solo

just a situation – so infrequently
always catches me by surprise
you know I still love you – that will never change
take some time and you’ll realize

number…

horns

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It’s All Thanks To You (reggae)

horn

have I told you everything – every little thing – I don’t know
sometimes it may slip my mind – over time – I’m getting old
but what I know – and this is true – I owe everything I am to you
toooo you

somedays I might compromise with little lies – yes I do
but that don’t mean my heart is wrong – it’s very strong – and very true
sometimes I forget to say the simple things that brighten up your day
yoooour day

It’s all thanks to you
why I feel the way I do
why the sun shines after every rain
It’s all thanks to you

horn

life it’s always passing by – just rushing by – oh so fast
I promise I will try to find a little time – and make it last
just remember what I say – you’re the only one who makes my day
myyyyy day

… x2

horn

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Golden (pop)

did you do something that’s different to your hair
catching the spotlight like golden you’re there
and I feel happy – very happy – another chance with you again
to hear you talking – only talking – and I feel so new again
sharing this moment – i’m speechless again

could I say something unfunny but true
while millions of people stand waiting on you
and it’s so easy – very easy – you make me feel alive again
with your motion and emotion what’s a picture to do again
Michelle you’re ma belle – i’m thankful again

did you do something that’s different to your hair

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She’s Not Unattractive (pop)

da – da da da – etc…

she’s not unattractive for a lady who’s twice my age
she takes time to workout and not because it’s a passing phase
and when she’s at the coffee bar she looks just like a movie star
she’s not unattractive – but she’s too old for me

da – da da da – etc…

I think her name is Linda – but then again it could be Mary-Ann
I should’ve paid attention instead of looking at her holiday tan
and every time she smiles at me I can only think security
she’s not unattractive – but she’s too old for me

da – da da da – etc…

she might’ve had a loving husband
she might’ve had some kids
she might’ve had a mid-life crisis
but it hard to say cause she looks this way

she’s not unattractive – keeps in touch with a magazine
goes out late for dinner and holds her own on the niteclub scene
she live’s a life that’s sensible – am I being reprehensible
she’s not unattractive – but she’s too old for me

da – da da da – etc…

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Do You Want Me (pop)

do you want me
do you want me more than you ever want-ed
anyone before am I good for you
or am I so good that I’m bad

do you need me
do you need me more than you ever need-ed
anyone before. am I right for you
or am I so right that I’m wrong

horn

did you worry
did you worry bout the things that they said and
does it bother you that I just don’t care
cause it don’t bother me at all

would you be there
would you be there if I said I would be there
would you stay with me if it came to that
cause it might come to that one day

are you so frustrated
is it complicated
tell me cause I need to know

horn

do you want me
do you want me more than you ever want-ed
anyone before. am I good for you
or am I so good that I’m bad

do you need me
do you need me more than you ever need-ed
anyone before. am I right for you
or am I so right that I’m wrong

are you so frustrated
is it complicated
tell me cause I need to know

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Late 90’s
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Another Girl On My Mind (pop)

never really was my intention to mess around behind you
could it be a medical condition that comes with every guy
telling you that I’m really sorry wouldn’t make it better
maybe we could just talk about it if you’ve got the time

I know you’re a little mad ..and that’s rightfully so
do I stand a chance or do I have to go?

you say not to worry
things will turn out fine
but I can’t share that point of view
I’ve got another girl on my mind

she’s got a couple things going for her that you might be lacking
but not to say that you’re not incredible in other ways
I gotta make some kinda decision that much is for certain
It’s really hard to pinpoint the issues when I feel this way

I know you’re a little but tell me truthfully
do I stand a chance or am I history

you say not to worry
things will turn out fine
but i can’t share that point of view
I’ve got another girl on my mind

I never wanted things to turn into a mess
I really wanted you to have the very best
sometimes life it seems, can catch you by surprise
but that’s not my excuse, you know I just don’t lie

solo

I know you’re a little mad and that’s rightfully so
Do I stand a chance or do I have to go

chorus (mod)

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Just Good Friends (med. pop/folk)

you would call me in the morning
maybe every second day
it didn’t really matter cause you
knew I’d be there anyway and
you’d just go on and on about anything

we would talk about your parents
and why your dad did certain things
laugh about his reasons and the
fact your mother couldn’t sing and
we’d just go on and on like a celebrities

and we’re just good friends
mmm

we’d go hanging out at weddings
there to see our silly friends
thinking that they’re crazy cause a
wedding’s till the very end and
there’s so much time to be what you want to be

playing outside in the sunshine
inside on a rainy day
try to teach your cat a trick or two
to pass some time away yeah
I feel like I’ve been here in a life before

and we’re just good friends
mmm – just good friends
just friends

‘lovers no more’ – that’s how the song goes
and lovers are things that seldom last
and just like the cartoon of that young boy Charlie Brown
you’ve got a friend – you’ve got a friend

it’s a comfortable attraction
like faded jeans and favorite chairs you
finding time to stick around and
finding time to lend an ear I
appreciate the things that you do for me

you don’t ever need a reason
a dumb excuse for passing by it’s
always good to see you and you
know I’ll never question why and
I feel like you and me could be anything

cause we’re just good friends
mmm – just good friends
mmm

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Better this Way (pop)

always had it easy from the time I found you
walking on the slippery side of a swimming pool
like a super-hero in a big adventure
coming in to save me from a lonely day

and in my dreams I would walk into you arms
I can’t believe it’s you – can’t believe it’s true

have I found somebody to love
someone who knows what I’m thinking of
have I found somebody to care
when the worlld kinda disappears
yeah, yeah, yeah…

it’s another season and my dreams are falling
and I can’t help wondering who you really are
woke up from my slumber to a new reality
and you’re not so perfect, like I thought you were

and in my heart there’s a feeling I just can’t explain
it’s hard to say, should I walk away

have I found somebody to love
someone who knows what I’m thinking of
have I found somebody to care
when the worlld kinda disappears
yeah, yeah, yeah…

and in my head I’ve learned a lot from what you’re not
and I just have to say I like you better this way

…

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Suitcase Full (pop)

I don’t recall everything we talked about
I don’t recall what you wore on january 3rd
if I had a chocolate sunday
melt away in silence one day
I don’t recall, even though you said it’s true

it’s that sense of all that takes me by surprise
before my eyes

tell me why it hurts to think about you
tell me why this pain won’t seem to go away
I thought I could get along without you
but all I see is the color of yesterday

what can I say I was wrong and you were right
what can I say that I haven’t thought a thousand times
replacing dimes upon you dresser
some how doesn’t make it better
what can I say to another suitcase full

and if that cat could talk it’d only go to show
what I don’t know

tell me why it hurts to think about you
tell me why this pain won’t seem to go away
I thought I could get along without you
but all I see is the color of yesterday

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Smelly Girl (up ska)

she’s a smelly girl….
and I don’t want to talk to her tonight

I thought I could handle
a lot of things but just not that
she may think it’s natural
but that’s a load of crap

that smelly girl could put a curse on anything
she makes a cold fun to have
that smelly girl makes it really hard to sing
and even alcohol don’t seem to take the smell away

she’s a smelly girl….
and I don’t want to talk to her tonight

she likes all the freedom
you get with no deodorant
maybe it’s an issue
with money that’s better spent

that smelly girl makes a lunch hard to hold
and makes a cold fun to have
that smelly girl is coming up to me again
and even alcohol don’t seem to take the smell away

she’s a smelly girl….
and I don’t want to talk to her tonight…
because she smells

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Me and You (pop)

what would be life without love and you
I can’t imagine myself without the two, it’s like
if you had a favorite song without any ohohoh’s
oh it don’t feel right, don’t feel right.

what would be life without love and you
i can’t imagine myself being blue, because
every time we get together things just turn out fine
and it feels so right, day or night, me and you

and I could still recall the day you came to me
it was a saturday like any day before
and all the things you did were music to my eyes
and I knew for sure that I would be with you again

solo

what would be life without love and you
if there’s an answer I know it can’t be true. because
every time we get together things just turn out fine
and it feels so right, day or night, me and you

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Highschool Dropout (pop)

she’s got black hair
and she lives ten lockers down and it’s not fair
that they tease her when she’s obviously there
and he just stands – understands

smokes and she swears
wonder what she finds amusing in the air
and he loves her but he knows he couldn’t say it
comfortably – sensibly

she’s a high school drop-out – always one to be
a high school drop-out – and he could never be
a high school drop-out -
and it’s only fair to say that she won’t be around

things don’t seem well
she’s not looking quite herself he just could tell
and when he walks by he could feel the world uneasy
in her eyes – no surprise

fear moves him on
giving still another reason for his song
she’ll be leaving just as every sun goes down
it’s not fair – but who would care

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What Would I Do (pop – ballad)

what would I do – what would I do for your love
what would i do – what would I do for your love

I’d take you dancing in the pouring rain
and watch the neighbors look around like we’re insane

ch…

I’d buy you chocolate – all your favorite kinds
and we could share them if you say that you don’t mind

ch…

I’d take a moment just to hear you breathe
and while you’re sleeping i would pray you’ll never leave

that’s what I’d do – that’s what I’d do for your love
that’s what I’d do – that’s what I’d do for your love

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You and Love (It’s a Beautiful Thing) (hard pop)

you and love it’s a beautiful thing
you and love a beautiful thing
you and love it’s a beautiful thing
you and love a beautiful thing

chocolate covered
candies from the
bulk bin at a
superstore

we can share a
piece of pizza
and i won’t get
any germs

every time i look into your eyes
you make me feel so larger than life

…

chucky gunsten’s
on the tv
he can suck my
penis yeah

I forgot to
do my dishes
you forgot to
do yours too

…

every time i look into your eyes
you make me feel so larger than life.

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Happy Eyes (ballad)

he’s got happy eyes
and a smile that’s nice
he had long hair
a long time ago but it’s short now
he likes the things I do
and does all the things I like
I couldn’t dream for more
if I could dream at all now

I can’t begin to say how much he means to me
I think it’s best to say I love him like a song

she’s got pretty words
and a pretty voice
she likes those Moley cats
the ones that come when you call them
she’s got the things I need
and needs the things I got
and that’s a good thing
cause she’ll always know where to find me

I can’t begin to say how much she means to me
I think it’s best to say I love her like a song

and in that road ahead the future lies
and reaches to the sky
a perfect place to go with
someone who would stay along my side
I can’t begin to say how much this means to me
I think it’s best to say I love him
to say I love her to say I love them like a song

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Millwoods Era
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You Should Know (jazz) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

You should know why I feel this way
You should know what I’m about to say

You should know why this thing has to end
You should know it’s hard to be a friend.

I’ve been patiently waiting for things to change
Seems that while I’ve been waiting you’re anticipating
another romance.

You should know why I feel this way
You should know what I’m about to say.

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Feeling Like A Blind Man (rock)

a blind man could cross a parking lot
and he’d never find it
a blind man could have a future shot
and he’d never sign it
a blind man could rip the world in two
but he’d always wonder
a blind man would always be a fool
cause he never took the time

to understand a few things
to understand the new things
but life is oh so easy
I think I like

feeling like a blind man

a blind man could walk beneath the rain
even if it’s wet there
a blind man could carry on the same
and he’d always get there
a blind man could take a chance on love
but it’s over-rated
a blind man could take a look above
but he’d only see the stars

I wonder if they’re lonely
I wonder if I’m only…
could life be so easy
or am I just

feeling like a blind man

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If What I Did I Did For You (pop – ballad)

I never thought I’d feel this way
I never thought I’d hear you say
that you were leaving
that you would go I don’t know why
It could of been the things I said
It could of been the day instead
that made you wonder If what I did I did for you

i took a chance when I was young
i took the best of what was fun
i didn’t realize – i didn’t know that it would be
the little things that take control
the little things i know you know
and so I wonder If what I did I did for you
and so i wonder if what I did I did for you

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Rhodes Vamp (jazz – no lyric) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

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Maybe This Time (jazz) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

two legs to dance
two lips to chance
maybe this time
will be the time for
me to fall in love

could it be
sweet mystery
maybe this time
will be the time for me

been here before
a lonely guy who’s tried too
hard at making love
but now I see
it’s only destiny that
brings together
love forever

and so I’ll chance
a sweet romance
maybe this time
will be the time for me

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On The Outside Lookin’ In (country)

I rolled out of bed shook the cobwebs from my head
and when I looked for you – you were gone
I couldn’t believe that you’d do the things you please
when it comes to love – that’s really wrong

I never got the chance to tell you how I really feel
you seem to keep me waiting around
and like a promenade your always kicking up your heals
and heading to the other side of town

I’m on the outside looking in
I never thought it’d be this way
your spending all your time with him
and I don’t get the time of day
I’m on the outside looking in
old misery is here to stay
oh lord its gonna rain again
and I’m on the outside looking in

I’ve paid all my dues and with the good I’ve took the blues
when it comes to love – and broke my heart
I don’t know why I didn’t see all the hurt and misery
that you brought along from the start

I never would have thought that you were hiding yesterday
behind your loving eyes and your smile
and every time I try to make the best of what we have
you put me back another country mile

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Crazy Hat (pop – performance by Honeyfall)

I could of worn my short pants today
I could of worn my crazy hat
I could of took a walk outside
I could of seen a good friend of mine
I could of stayed out real late
I could of done anything

but you wouldn’t even care
so I wonder why I’m here with you

I could of grown my hair real long
I could of put my sisters clothes on
I could of been unhappy
I could of been in despair
I could of been on my death bed
I could of been anything

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Pieces Of Fear (rock – ballad)

there she goes
waiting for her man to
tell her what she really needs

and all her clothes
fall against her body
like a million holidays

and all those pieces of fear never leave

and every day
the sun is always rising
to meet the loneliness and shame

and tucked away
behind a broken body
are hopes and dreams of yesterday

…..

and anything
that really seems to matter
is everything that isn’t there

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Take The Time For You (rock – ballad)

the day had gone and night was everywhere
and I couldn’t see
and in my dreams I pictured you everywhere
but it just couldn’t be

so I cried when I awoke at the thought that you had gone
and I haven’t been alone for so long

and you never took the time to say good-bye to me
and you never took the time to care
and you only had in mind the things you couldn’t share
and you couldn’t take the time for me
like I could take the time for you

the things we shared were always good to me
just like a summer’s rain
and near the end I thought I could understand
and we’d start again

but when you didn’t say the things you kept inside
I never thought that it would take you away

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Everything Comes Around (rock – ballad)

the little girl was 17
she was so young
and in her mind she was 17
she was so young

and in her hair she wore a flower
that she took from the ground
and what they say doesn’t matter
cause everything comes around

comes around

she wore a red dress to her party
it’s the same one / that’s the same one
and all her friends and family came around
and she lay there / and she stayed there

and so they buried her in flowers
that they took from the ground
now she’s gone back to heaven
cause everything comes around

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Loving You Don’t Seem Like Yesterday (country)

I’ve never been the kind of guy to do what’s right
I’ve kinda gone with the season
I’ve never really been around to hold you tight
but that don’t mean there ain’t no reason

you may think that I’m not the loving kind
but listen darling that ain’t true
just take a little time before you make up your mind
and I’ll be waiting here for you

don’t go my darling
we can work it out along the way
don’t go my darling
cause loving you don’t seem like yesterday

I’ve never seen the color of the morning sky
unless it’s through a window
and all the fireworks that brighten up july
just never seem that real

but everyday that I’m away I feel the
shadow of your smile over me
and that ain’t right that you should be alone tonite
but sometimes darling it’s got to be

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Make The World Your Way (pop)

wide awake 3 o’clock in the morning
I think I had another nightmare of you
you were big you were green you were a monster
I tried to run but I just couldn’t run from you

your getting closer
your almost there
your getting closer

and the day that I said I would be
better off if you were dead
was the day I’ve learned to dread
and every time I hear your name
I think of pain I think of you
I think of all the things you said
what could I do what could I say
I couldn’t make the world your way

you and me were a curse from the first time
you were 6 and I was only 13
but that was then and this is now and not the future
and everyday is a day that I just could scream

your getting closer
your almost there
your getting closer

ch.

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Goodness (alt-pop)

dear as dear as dear can be
tell me what you mean to me
show me how to love you true
dear as dear as dear as you

tell me tell me tell me how
tell me how to love you now
sister sister show me please
sister bring me to my knees

you are the calm before the storm
you are all I need
you are the reason for the season
you are goodness

twinkle twinkle little star
tell me tell me where you are
up above the world so high
if I could you know I’d fly

every little thing I do
everywhere I look is you
everywhere I go I find
that your always on my mind

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Jazz Era
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Have You Ever Wished (jazz) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

have you’ve ever wished upon a star
at night
alone
so bright
then you will know
how i feel

ever wonder what it’s like to see
the day
just pass
away
then look to me
and you will know

all these things just never seem to change
and all the reasons never cease to be so strange
the melody’s there but words are far and few
times ticking away so fast and I’ve got things to do

ever felt the darkened hush of air
at night
just out
of sight
from your view
it’s nothing new

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Green Eggs And Ham (jazz) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

i never really ate my breakfast
i never really ate lunch
i never really ate my supper
i think i should have threw it out

way down in my refrigerator
i think it may be four weeks
it’s got to go sooner or later
come on and take a little peak

green eggs and ham
why me oh man

i think my mothers coming over
i think she’s gonna clean house
she’ll look in my refrigerator
oh man

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But You’re Not (jazz) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

you could have been in love with me
but you’re not, no you’re not
maybe a house with an apple tree
but you’re not, no you’re not

you have that look in you’re
eyes so pleasing
I never thought it would
be deceiving

you could of had you’re hand in mine
but you’re not, no you’re not for me

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As My Love For You (jazz) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

Lyrics – Currently misplaced

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Just As It Used To Be (jazz) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

rainy day rainy night and you’re away
can’t be right my hearts in pain
until you’re here with me again

lonely dreams lonely eyes that can’t be seen
realize that you have gone
away from me was I so wrong

and it was just the other day
that I heard I love you
now it’s gone and i am blue
everything seem unfair
wonder if you really care

maybe soon maybe sometime
say in June you will be there
loving me just as it used to be

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After The Day (jazz) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

what a situation
to be in when everything
is a complication
tell me what do I see in you

nothing but frustration
when we find ourselves in bed
I need consultation
every time that I’m with you

I thought love would conquer all by ending my dismay
but I only find myself alone after the day

could it be creation
had a plan for me to find
only confrontation
when I find myself with you

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That Time Thing (jazz – no lyric) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

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Thinking Of Leaving (jazz) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

Lyrics – Currently misplaced

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What Can I Do (jazz) ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

I had a dream – a dream of you
I saw your face i hear your voice
what can i do

it seems I’ve been in such a daze
I can’t explain or refrain from
thinking of you

I’ve spent my life waiting for just the one
I hope that now things have just begun

and in my dream – that dream of you
we laugh all day along the way
what can i do

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What Will Be (jazz) – ‘Click for lead sheet’ (PDF)

what will be
left to see
when your love
drifts away from me

lonely days
lonely ways
could I hope
that your heart might stay

did you ever take the time to remember
all those dreams we had in september
counting stars in the sky
now I can’t help wondering why

you and me
history
aren’t you wondering
what will be

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Pre-woods and/or the 80’s
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other tunes to arrive eventually…

Nowa Team Riders (? -lol)

when the surf is up and the waves peak six
nowa team riders are grabbin their sticks
waxin them up for the demonstration day
when all other people will look in dismay

a set sneaks by and the team riders cry
’surfing is life’ and that ain’t no lie
what will we do for the crowd this night
let’s pull into a tube and pull it out right

nowa team riders – everybody hail
they won’t fail
nowa team riders – everybody hail

nowa team riders you know them by sight
the guys who are tanned and they look just right
we’ll give you the names of the awesome few
then maybe we’ll send a picture to you

lets start with the guy who they call Bern-man
carvin them out like no one can
whenever you’s see him his hair’s so cool
even while he’s stoked by the waterpark pool

the next team rider is a guy JK
john kononapada and he’s heading your way
his rails dug in and his tips up high
watch him kick out as he learns to fly

speakin of the best just wait and see
as we talk a bout a guy who they call Kelly
there ain’t been a board he cannot master
he’s the king of the waves and he avoids disaster

and then theres Kyle who’s got lots of style
ridin the waves with a great big smile
the girls they see him and start to shake
cause Kyles an original he ain’t no fake

and then theres Rich who can’t surf at night
cause if he did he’s be outta sight
Rich is the man who’s the leader of the band
smackin the pipes with the palm of his hand

at last theres Troy who’s a surfin boy
taking to the waves like a kid to a toy
watch him ride the inside section
break into a tube to avoid detection

…

so these are the guys they are the elite
they’ll surf anything eve slides on their feet
you can catch them at the park on a monday night
where they’ll surf with the lamps till the break of light

they can get anything their hearts desire
from diamonds to diagonals to breaks by the wire
and the only fear for which they tear is the
sound of the paddles in the shut down gear

…

so this is the rap bout the nowa team
they’ll ride the waves right into your dream
and if you’re so lucky to see them preform
you’ve got to be at the park with the great big horn

for when the decibels clear from your inner ear
and your heart starts pumping and growing with fear
you best stay away and keep off the beach cause
nowa team riders may be in your reach