Sunshine


Melancholy Blues ....

I left for work this sunny fall day, .....
and decided to drive there .... a more peaceful way. .....
When I rounded a corner ..... I soon ran out of luck, .....
By the road was a doe ..... who'd been struck by a truck. ...

When she lifted her head ..... and I looked in her eyes, .....

I saw the terror ..... she could not disguise. ....
She tried to get up .... made a mournful cry, ....
and I knew in my heart .... that she would soon die. .....

Now I have the melancholy .... melancholy blues. .....
I got them blues, .... them melancholy blues. .....

I wanted to give her the healing touch. .....
I wanted to do that .... so very much.......
But I also knew that ... though we may want to, ....
sometimes there's just nothing .... that we can do. .....

Because the path ... that she took was so wrong, ....

that gentle soul now .... won't live very long. .....
She had unknowingly gone ..... where she shouldn't be. .....
That sometimes happens ...... when you're wild and you're free. ......

Now I have the melancholy, .... melancholy blues. .....
I got them blues, ..... them melancholy blues.


I Just Need To Know .....

Here I sit, berefit and lonely once more ....
with all these broken pieces of my heart ...
I'm holding them now and staring at the floor...
I can't find the strength to make a fresh start ....

I just need to know ....
How many times can one heart break ....
and how much pain ....
can one person take? ....

If it's better to have loved and lost ....
then never to have loved at all ...
then why am I sitting here .....
just like a broken doll? ....

I just need to know ....
How many times can one heart break ....
and how much pain ....
can one person take? ....

Why do I feel so much sorrow and rage? .....
It just surrounds me like a cage ....
Tell me how ... when I've been so strong .....
could things have gone this wrong? .....

I just need to know ....
How many times can one heart break ....
and how much pain ....
can one person take? ....

I sit here looking so pale and white ....
but no tears are showing on my face ...
My heart just bleeds and feels no light ...
and I wonder what's happened to the human race ....

I just need to know ....
How many times can one heart break ....
and how much pain ....
can one person take? ....

What happened to love and caring? ....
What happened to giving and sharing? ....
Is life all now just hurt and take? ......
Am I living in a nightmare from which I'll soon awake? ....

I just need to know ....
How many times can one heart break ....
and how much pain ....
can one person take? ....

Just give me some kind of sign ....
that things are going to be fine ....
Help me to let love flow ....
and to let all this rage go.


Silent Heros ....

This song’s for all the silent heros, ....
who are out there righting wrong, ....
They have my love and admiration, ....
and my prayers to keep them strong. ....

They’re out there working night and day, ....
They often do this for low pay. ....
They work while we are sleeping, ....
and when we’re on a holiday. ....

They give their time and dedication. ....
Their lives are often full of fear. ....
They are trying to protect us, ....
while we're playing, in good cheer. ....

This song’s for all the silent heros, ....
who are out there righting wrong, ...
They have my love and admiration, ....
and my prayers to keep them strong. ....

Their loved ones often need them, ....
while they spend so much time away. ....
They struggle to fight their conscience, ....
for the price their loved ones pay. ....

The life they lead is lonely, ....
and the road they walk is long. ....
They’re the silent and the mighty, ....
protecting us from wrong. ....

This song’s for all the silent heros, ....
who are out there righting wrong, ....
They have my love and admiration, ....
and my prayers to keep them strong. ....

Please think of them a bit each day, ....
and let them know you care. ....
And each night before you go to sleep, ....
please offer them a prayer.


Beltway Blues

I'm up early each morning,
'cause I got bills to pay,
Rushing into traffic's,
just no way to start the day.

I got them beltway blues baby,
what am I to do?
I got them beltway blues baby,
and I bet you got them too.

Them beltway blues, beltway blues, beltway blues.

Now I'm sitting in this traffic,
sipping on a coke.
Just sitting here and choking,
on all this smog and smoke.

I got them beltway blues baby,
what am I to do?
I got them beltway blues baby,
and I bet you got them too.

Them beltway blues, beltway blues, beltway blues.

I'm trying to feel better,
by thinking 'bout the day,
When I can leave this ratrace,
and move so far away.

I got them beltway blues baby,
what am I to do?
I got them beltway blues baby,
and I bet you got them too.

Them beltway blues, beltway blues, beltway blues.

I'll find a little bit 'o' heaven,
on a mountain filled with trees,
Where I'll sleep in 'til seven,
and then enjoy a healthy breeze

I got them beltway blues baby,
what am I to do?
I got them beltway blues baby,
and I bet you got them too.

Them beltway blues, beltway blues, beltway blues.

I got them beltway blues baby,
but only for a while,
Cause I'm saving up my money,
then I will leave in style.

No more beltway blues baby,
I'll sing it with a smile.
No more beltway blues baby,
believe me honey chile.

No more beltway blues, no more beltway, no more beltway blues.


Have You Ever? ....

Have you ever loved each other so much, ......
that you both are a part of every breath you take, ......
and every step you make? .....

Have you ever felt a love so deep, .....
that you both can read each other's minds, ......
and from a distance, wake each other from your sleep? .....

Have you ever known without a doubt, ....
that every single thing you do, ......
and every thought you make, affects the two of you? ......

Have you ever loved each other to the point, ......
that in times when you are apart, .....
you feel the loss deep within your heart? ......

Have you ever felt each other's love so strong, .....
that you can feel the other's comfort inside of you, .......
whether things are right or wrong? ......

Have you ever loved each other so much, ......
that anything you ask each other to do, .....
becomes a joy to you? .......

Have you ever loved each other enough, .......
that you can each be strong when one is weak, .....
and gladly support each through whatever you seek? .....

Have you ever loved each other so much, ....
that you want to together through your whole life long, ....
and even been inspired to write a song? ......

If you have, then you are truly one, .......
with a love that's deep and true, .......
and from this, only a fool would turn and run.


You Have a Wife

You say that you love me ....
and should be first in my life...
How can you expect that ....
when you have a wife? ....

You say you're not happy ....
but can't leave your wife ....
You say your kids need you ....
to help them through life ....

You say if you leave her ....
you'll only look bad ....
and your children will shun you ....
because they are sad ....

You say that you love me ....
and should be first in my life ....
How can you expect that ....
when you have a wife? ....

Are the words I am hearing ....
suppose to make sense? ....
Do you expect me to wait here,
alone on the fence? ....

You tell me I'm selfish ....
since I flirt .. and play ....
Seems ... you want to play ....
without having to pay ....

You say that you love me ....
and should be first in my life ....
How can you expect that ....
when you have a wife? ....

Well babe I may love you ....
but I'm no door..mat ....
I won't play the fool ....
while you're playing the rat ....

You want me to trust you ....
while you live a lie ....
I think I'd just rather ....
tell you goodbye ....

You say that you love me ....
and should be first in my life ....
but you'll never be first here ....
while you have a wife.


Let It Go Stand out in a gentle rain.
Feel it wash away your pain.
Fill your eyes up with tears,
Let them take all your fears.

Let it go, let it go.
just smile .... and let it go.

When some people hurt you,
and others desert you,
pull the good from the bad,
then be happy, not sad.

Let it go, let it go,
just smile .... and let it go.

When you have your troubles,
just go blow some bubbles.
Take each little trouble,
and give it to a bubble.

Then watch your troubles erase,
as they float out in space,
They'll be gone with the wind,
and you'll soon start to mend.

Let it go, let it go,
just smile .... and let it go.

You don't have to stay mad.
You don't have to be bad.
It's all up to you,
whether you're happy or sad.

You've got the power,
to bloom and to flower.
Just lift up your chin,
and never give in.

Let it go, let it go,
just smile .... and let it go.


Margaret's Song ... Please take my hand, don't hesitate, .....
Let's work for love, and crush out hate.....
It's all so simple, don't you see?....
It's what we need to set us free......

We put our children on this earth, ....
A new generation, was given birth....
They're learning now, from what they see, ....
Let's teach them to live, and let others be......

No matter what our race or creeds ....
We all still have, the same basic needs ......
What's so bad, is the urge to feed ...
a lot of bigotry and evil greed. ......

Please take my hand, don't hesitate ....
Let's work for love, and crush out hate .....
It's all so simple, don't you see?.....
It's what we need to set us free. .....

We all are very special .....
and we all are so unique .....
Even those who seem to be ....
old or very weak. .....

We all must share this universe .....
So let's not to make it worse .....
Lend a hand, to those in need .....
Start to sow a caring seed. ....

Please take my hand, don't hesitate,....
Let's work for love, and crush out hate.....
It's all so simple, don't you see?.....
It's what we need to set us free.


Joey's Song This feeling's welling up in me ....
one day to be so wild and free ......
It's who I am and and I can see...
I'll break this shell and then I'll flee.

I was born a man, so wild and free .....
then society put its mark on me ......
It helped me build an outer shell .....
and said that it would serve me well ....

It sang me some religious songs ....
and gave me lists of rights and wrongs ....
It cast me in a stereotyped role .....
and said that it would save my soul ....

I hid my sexualiity .....
and soon I wasn't even me ...
Oh, I've learned my lessons very well,
my peace of mind went straight to hell ...

I mourn the freedom I once had ....
until I think I'll go quite mad ...
My hot blood I just can't deny ......
I ache until I want to cry ....

The winds, they call my name at night ....
The she wolves bay, " come now, take flight" .....
I hear them call and feel the pull ....
To stay, I put up quite a fight ...

I don't know why, I hesitate .....
to flee and go to meet my fate ......
I know my peace is wild and free .....
and that is where I'm meant to be .....

This feeling's welling up in me ....
one day to be so wild and free ......
It's who I am and and I can see...
I'll break this shell and then I'll flee.


Lovers and Friends .... There's a love that shines inside of me ...
I hope that you will see ...
It's a love that only sets you free ...
To be what you can be.

I looked into your eyes dear ...
My soul was mirrored there ....
Through my soul you touched my heart ...
I lost all my fear ....

You have been my confidant, ....
my lover, and my friend ....
We've spent so many hours ....
Talking without end .....

I've learned what makes you happy ...
and I've learned what makes you sad ....
I've seen so many sides of you ...
The good ones and the bad ....

Because you've shared your dreams with me ....
Because I love you so ....
I'll never try to tie you down ...
You're always free to go ...

I want you to be happy ...
In whatever path you choose ....
If leaving me is what you need .....
Then go but think of me ....

I'll be here if you need me ....
And that will never end ....
"Why?" you stop and ask me ...
Because you also are my friend .....

There's a love that shines inside of me ...
I hope that you will see ...
It's a love that only sets you free ...
To be what you can be.


Freedom..... Gonna break these chains....
These chains that bind....
Gonna leave this life....
So far behind.....

Gonna set my roots....
In a brand new place....
Gonna show the world.....
a smiling face...

Can't keep me down....
That's not my style....
It can only happen....
For a while...

Been tied too long.....
Gonna be real free...
Gonna spread my wings....
Gonna see about me.....

Life's been rough....
But I'm hanging tough...
I'm leavin town...
Cause I've had enough....

Can't keep me down....
That's not my style....
It can only happen...
For a while...

I've paid my dues....
in tears and pain....
Now I'll have some fun...
While I'm on the run....

Gonna hit the road....
and I won't look back....
Know what I want....
And I'm right on track....

Can't keep me down....
That's not my style....
It can only happen....
For a while...

Gonna find a man....
With fire inside....
And passions that....
He cannot hide...

Gonna take my time.....
Gonna move real slow....
Gonna see a sign...
Then I'll make him mine...

Gonna love him long ...
Gonna set him free....
That passionate man's...
Gonna stay with me.


The Dancer..... Come dance with me and you will see...
these feelings that are haunting me...
There's rhythm beating in my soul...
It makes most men lose all control....

Just press your body next to mine...
and let it ease you like fine wine...
I'll whisper love songs in your ear...
while snuggling close so you can hear.......

Take me baby, make me baby...
Come on, try and break me baby.......

We'll start out moving nice and slow...
until you start to feel the flow...
Then when it's time to bare my soul...
I'll really start to play my role.......

I'll start to sway and then I'll tease..
my aim will be to finally please...
I'll break your hold and move away...
then sidle close and start to play.......

Take me baby, make me baby...
Come on, try and break me baby.......

A little bump, a little grind...
and then I'll smile at what I find...
I'll bring you close and feel your heat..
and you will feel a throbbing beat.......

Then I'll start to undulate...
and let you know that you're my mate...
Oh baby you will want to be..
moving deep inside of me.......

Take me baby, make me baby...
Come on, try and break me baby.......

You'll place your hand upon my breast...
then baby I will do the rest...
I'll take you up to heaven's door...
then make you mine down on the floor.......

I'll kiss your lips, and stroke your hips...
I'll take you on some magic trips..
Then when you've satisfied your lust...
I'll just fade into the dust.......

Take me baby, make me baby...
Come on, try and break me baby.


Coming Home He wearily sits on his pristine beach.....
He looks for someone he can reach....
He looks for solace and he looks for love...
He prays for this to God above...

Then each night, when he goes to bed....
He lays with feelings of utter dread....
He knows with sleep, he'll see the dead..
Spouting blood that is crimson red....

He hears the fire of many a gun.....
And sees all the people ... on the run...
So many children who are underfed....
The pain and anguish fill his head.....

The tears begin, he starts to weep...
He mourns lost innocence in his sleep...
He's found in war that life is cheap....
And the cost to him was very steep....

Now peace is what he tries to seek.....
From things of which he cannot speak....
He fights what's in his mind and heart.....
He's searching for a brand new start....

The sun comes up, he finally wakes....
And the wondrous silence stops his shakes...
He hears the laughter of kids at play...
He then thanks God for this peaceful day.


Just hold me.... Hey babe, come on in....
It's so nice to see you again....
I'll be a while, so please have a seat....
Use this stool, put up your feet....

I know why you're here ....
And I'll please you my dear....
Think I'll turn up the light...
So you can see this sight...

Watch me powder my nose...
Watch me slide up my hose....
Baby bring me a rose....
and we'll see how it goes....

Help me slide down my zip....
Watch me take off my slip....
You can't kiss my lips....
But you can stroke my hips....

You can't chain me....
you can't mold me...
but I might let you hold me.

In order to reach me....
You will have to teach me....
I've a great thirst to learn....
And babe it's my turn....

Fill me with fire....
Show your desire...
Come deep inside...
and let's take a ride....

Don't tell me you love me...
or say that you care....
Cause babe it's a lie....
and you know it ain't fair.

I will let you know me....
But you'll never control me....
And I will just flee ...
If I feel I'm not free.

You can't chain me
you can't mold me...
but I might let you hold me....

If you hold a light rein....
and you don't cause me pain....
I might loan you my heart...
but you'll have to be smart...

I was a fool once before....
But I'm not anymore...
If I see you aren't true...
Then babe we'll be through...

You can't chain me
you can't mold me...
but I might let you hold me....


The Thunder and the Sunshine.....

Who can dim the Sunshine....
and bring out all the rain?....
Who rolls in with lightening....
bringing sweetness and such pain?.....

He is the god of thunder....
and he knocked upon my door.....
His name is one that's mighty....
He is the god named Thor....

Sunshine sent her rays of light....
everywhere she went.....
Her words of love and kindness...
were often heaven sent....

People came from all around...
to listen when she sang....
She touched so many hearts each day....
and left some with a pang.....

One day when she was singing......
she heard a rumbling sound....
Into her life rolled thunder....
and spun her life around.....

They started out the best of friends...
the darkness and the light....
Then the mighty Thor got angry......
and he disappeared from sight....

Sunshine thinks a lot of him....
and her heart is very sad.....
She didn't know his leaving....
would hurt her quite this bad.....

She always knew she loved him...
and she knew he wouldn't stay...
She just couldn't reach him....
Because he hid his heart away....

Who can dim the Sunshine....
and bring out all the rain?
Who rolls in with lightening....
bringing sweetness and such pain?.....

He is the god of thunder....
and he knocked upon my door....
His name is one that's mighty....
He is the god named Thor....


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