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B i o g r a p h y Gregory
Porter is a jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actor. His debut album, Water,
released in 2010 via Motéma Music, was nominated for Best Jazz Vocal album at
the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.[1] He was also a member of the original Broadway
cast of It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues. His sophomore album, Be Good, which
contains many of Porter's compositions, was released on February 14th, 2012, and
garnered critical acclaim for both his distinctive singing and his compositions,
such as "Be Good (Lion's Song), "Real Good Hands", and "On My Way To Harlem". |
Illusion
I've been searching all the corners of my room
Sweeping dust and memories beneath the carpet
That we purchased somewhere on some cool retreat
Somewhere in Africa somewhere
I've been trying to catch my breath
From the illusion that I lost it
When you left me
I've been checking for the weather and the time
I'm like a bag that's dropped and drifting
In the wind that blows from hurricanes
That come just after grey clouds fill my eyes
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
I've been trying to find my footing
On the slopes of the illusion that I lost it
When you left me
Like bare feet on hot concrete
We have come to some division
Based on pain from bad decisions
Just like clothespins snapped by wild winds
Sometimes you can't hold on to love that never dies
I've been planting all the flowers that you like
With the hope that we'll take root
And smell the blossoms when the wind blows
As we sit deep in the garden
Sip on tea as I watch you looking at me
I've been trying to find reality
A grip on the illusion that I lost you
When you left me
Pretty
Walls made from sand
And tassels hang from castles and camels
And real caravans
Lentils and rice seasoned with spice
But when you go
Better when you do
You'll see a brown eyed girl
Who changed my world for good
Her hand strokes the drum
She plays so fast I can't find the one
She sings to me each night
She's dressed in white shining so bright
Well when you go
Better when you do
You'll see a brown eyed girl
Who changed my world for good
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Walls made from sand
And tassels hang from castles and camels
And real caravans
Lentils and rice seasoned with spice
Well when you go
Better when you do
You'll see a brown eyed girl
That changed my world for good
Her hand strokes the drum
She plays so fast I can't find the one
She sings to me each night
Dressed in white shining so bright
But when you go
Better when you do
You'll see a brown eyed girl
Who changed my world for good
Oh, I wanna go
Oh, I wanna go
Oh, I wanna go
Oh, I wanna go
Brown eyed girl
Brown eyed girl
Magic Cup
I just can't stop thinking about you
All day long I can't do without you
Grinding beans and steaming cream
'Cause you're my magic cup
Every day in every way
'Cause you're my magic cup
You are a good time
Make me feel nice
You are a perfect fix in the morning
With sugar and spice
You give me insight
Into my mind
Looking into your black mirror
Before I pour you inside
I just can't stop thinking about you
All day long I can't do without you
You give me youth and taste of truth
'Cause you're my magic cup
Every day in every way
'Cause you're my magic cup
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
You are a good time
Make me feel nice
You are a perfect fix in the morning
With sugar and spice
You give me insight
Into my mind
Looking into your black mirror
Before I pour you inside
I just can't stop thinking about you
All day long I can't do without you
Grinding beans and steaming cream
'Cause you're my magic cup
Every day in every way
'Cause you're my magic cup
You are a good time
Make me feel nice
You are a perfect mix in the morning
With sugar and spice
You give me insight
Into my mind
Looking into your black mirror
Before I pour you inside
I just can't stop thinking about you
All day long I can't do without you
Grinding beans and steaming cream
'Cause you're my magic cup
Every day in every way
'Cause you're my magic cup
You give me youth and taste of truth
'Cause you're my magic cup
Every day in every way
'Cause you're my magic cup
Skylark
( Johnny Mercer, Hoagy Carmichael )
Skylark
Have you anything to say to me
Won't you tell me where my love can be
Is there a meadow in the mist
Where someone's waiting to be kissed
Skylark
Is there any valley green with spring
Where my heart can go a-journeying
Over the shadows and the rain
To a blossom covered lane
And, and in your lonely flight
Haven't you heard the music in the night
Wonderful music faint as the will of the wisp
Crazy as a loon
Sad as a Gypsy serenading the moon
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Skylark
I don't know if you can find these things
But my heart is riding on your wings
So if you see them anywhere
Won't you lead me there
And, and in your lonely flight
Haven't you heard the music in the night
Wonderful music faint as the will of the wisp
Crazy as a loon
Sad as a Gypsy serenading the moon
Skylark
I don't know if you can find these things
But my heart is riding on your wings
So if you see them anywhere
Won't you lead me there
Won't you lead me there
Won't you lead me there
Hey come along with me
Let your spirit run free
Along the old black nile
Hey, take my hand and see
Creations planned a long the old black nile
My ancestry, history is calling me
Come on, let's se, hey just how it used to be
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Hey come along with me
Let your spirit run free
Along the old black nile
Come along with me
Come along with me
Come along with me
Skat
Come along with me
Let your spirit run free
Hey, hey
Hey, take my hand and see
Creations planned a long the old black nile
My ancestry, history is calling me
Come on, let's se, hey just how it used to be
Old black nile
Hey come along with me
Just let your spirit run free
Let it run free
Hey, take my hand and see
Creations planned a long the old black nile
My ancestry, history is calling me
Come on, let's see, how it used to be
Wisdom
Traveling far from home
Further now as we roam
Future debts fully paid
Wisdom
Mothers' milk, fathers' blood
Stood on shoulders through the flood
What they gave was my gain
Wisdom
Traveling far from home
Further now as we roam
Future debts
Future debts is fully paid
Oh wisdom
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Mothers' milk, fathers' blood, fathers' blood
Stood on shoulders through the flood
What they gave, what they gave was my gain
Wisdom
1960 What
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who, 19
Hey the Motor City's burnin'
That ain't right
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who, 19
Hey the Motor City's burnin' y'all
That ain't right
There was a man
Voice of the people
Standing on the balcony
Of the Lorraine motel
Shots rang out
Yes, it was a gun
He was the only one
To fall down y'all
That ain't right
Then his people screamed
Ain't no need for sunlight
(Ain't no need for sunlight)
Ain't no need for moonlight
(Ain't no need for moonlight)
Ain't no need for streetlights
(Ain't no need for streetlights)
'Cause it's burnin' real bright
(real bright)
Some folks say we gon' fight
(gon' fight)
'Cause this here thang just ain't right
(ain't right)
1960 what 1960 who
1960 what 1960 who, 19
Hey the Motor City's burnin' y'all
Oh Motor City's burnin' ya'll
Great God the mighty
The Motor City's burnin'
Oh it's burnin'
Young man coming out of a liquor store
With three pieces of black licorice in his hand y'all
Mister police man thought it was a gun
Though he was the one
Shot him down y'all
That ain't right
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Then his mama screamed
Ain't no need for sunlight
(Ain't no need for sunlight)
Ain't no need for moonlight
(Ain't no need for moonlight)
Ain't no need for streetlights
(Ain't no need for streetlights)
Cause it's burnin' real bright
(real bright)
Some folks say we gon' fight
(gon' fight)
Cause this here thang just ain't right
(ain't right)
1960 what 1960 who
1960 what 1960 who, 19
Hey the Motor City's burnin'
Great God the mighty
Great God the mighty, it's burnin'
Can't put out the fire cause it's burnin'
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who, 19
Hey the Motor City's burnin' y'all
That ain't right
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who, 19
Hey the Motor City's burnin' y'all
That ain't right
There was a man
Voice of the people
Standing on the balcony
Of the Lorraine motel
Shots rang out
Yes, it was a gun
He was the only one
To fall down y'all
That ain't right
Then his people screamed
Ain't no need for sunlight
(Ain't no need for sunlight)
Ain't no need for moonlight
(Ain't no need for moonlight)
Ain't no need for streetlights
(Ain't no need for streetlights)
'Cause it's burnin' real bright
(real bright)
Some folks say we gon' fight
(gon' fight)
'Cause this here thang just ain't right
(ain't right)
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who, 19
Hey the Motor City's burnin'
The Motor City's burnin'
Great God the mighty, it's burnin'
Great God the mighty, it's burnin'
Hey, hey, hey, it's burnin'
Can't you see it's burnin'
Hey, hey
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who
1960 what, 1960 who
That ain't right
That ain't right
That ain't right
That ain't right
But
Beautiful
( Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke )
Love is funny, or it's sad
Or it's quiet, or it's mad
It's a good thing, or it's bad
But beautiful
Beautiful to take a chance
And if you fall, you fall
And oh I'm thinking
I wouldn't mind at all
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Love is tearful, or it's gay
It's a problem, or it's play
It's a heartache either way
But beautiful
And I'm thinking, if you were mine
I would never let you go
And that would be but beautiful
I know
Love is tearful, or it's gay
It's a problem, or it's play
It's a heartache either way
But beautiful
And I'm thinking, if you were mine
I would never let you go
And that would be but beautiful
That would be but beautiful
That would be but beautiful
I know
Lonely One
Did you pick the wrong one
Did he break your heart
He started acting crazy
When you wanted to part
He left some scars on your face
And bruised your grace with friends
It will be ok
The lonely one is here
Did you pick the wrong one
Confused you with his smile
Tricked you with his letters
And his fancy style
He pushed a ring on you
Before you knew
You're isolated now
It will be ok
The lonely one is here
Oh the lonely one is here
You're not just meant to wait it out
Be patient until he figures it out
He ought to know the obvious
Girl, that you're, you're so marvellous
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
He asks some questions of love
That you answered long ago
Does he care for you, I don't know
But I wish you, I wish you let, let it go
It will be ok, the lonely one is here
Oh the lonely one is here
Did you pick the wrong one
Did you pick the wrong one
The wrong one
Water
Water pouring down the sidewalks
Cleaning windows clear to see
Washing gumdrop down side gutters
Rusting chains and saving me
Greening gardens, drowning ants
Changing rhythms, bruising plants
Graying vistas soulfully
And again it's saving me
Oh, wash me, wash me, wash me
Oh, let me rest in you
Let me flow away to glory
Save me, save me, save me
Water pouring down the sidewalks
Cleaning windows clear to see
Washing gumdrop down side gutters
Rusting chains and saving me
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Greening gardens, drowning ants
Changing rhythms, bruising plants
Graying vistas soulfully
And again it's save
Saving me
Water, water, water
Feeling
Good
Birds flying high, you know how I feel
Sun in the sky, you know how I feel
Reeds drifting on by, you know how I feel
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for me
And I'm feelin' good
Fish in the sea, you know how I feel
Rivers running free, you know how I feel
Blossoms in the tree, you know how I feel
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for me
And I'm feelin' good
Dragonflies all out in the sun
You know what I mean
Butterflies are all having fun
You know what I mean
Sleep in peace when the day is done
That's what I, that's what I mean
And this old world is a new world
And is bold world for me, and I'm feelin' good
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Stars when you shine, you know how I feel
Scent of the pine, you know what I feel
Oh freedom is mine
Oh and I know, I know how I feel
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for me
And I'm feelin', feelin' good
Painted On Canvas
We are like children
We're painted on canvases
Picking up shades as we go
We start off with gesso
Brushed on by people we know
Watch your technique as you go
Step back and admire my view
Can I use the colors I choose
Do I have some say what you use
Can I get some greens and some blues
We're made by the pigment of paint that is put upon
Our stories are told by our hues
Like Motley and Bearden
These masters of peace and life
Layers of color and time
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Step back and admire my view
Can I use the colors I choose
Do I have some say what you use
Can I get some green with my blue
We're just like children
We're painted on canvases
We are like children
We're painted on canvases
Picking up shades as we go
We start off with gesso
Brushed on by people we know
Watch your technique as you go
Step back and admire my view
Can I use the colors I choose
Do I have some say what you use
Can I get some greens and some blues
We're made by the pigment of paint that is put upon
Our stories are told by our hues
Like Motley and Bearden
These masters of peace and life
Layers of color and time
Step back and admire my view
Can I use the colors I choose
Do I have some say what you use
Can I get some green with my blue
We're just like children
Oh we're just like children
Admire my view, admire my view
We're just like children
Like children, like children
Like children, like children
Be Good
(Lion's Song)
Be good
Is her name
And I sing my lion's song
And brush my mane
She would
If she could
So she pulled my lion's tail
And caused me pain
She said lions are made for cages
Just to look at in delight
You dare not let'em walk around
'Cause they might just bite
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Does she know
What she does
When she dances 'round my cage
And says her name
Be good
Be good
Be good
Is her name
I trim my lion's claws
And I
And I cut my mane
And I would
If I could
But that woman treats me the same
She said lions are made for cages
She said lions are made for cages
Just to look at in delight
You dare not let'em walk around
'Cause they might just bite
Does she know
What she does
When she dances around my cage
Be good
Is her name
I sing my lion's song
Brush my mane
And she would
If she could
So she pulled my lion's tail
And caused my pain
She said lions are made for cages
Just to look at in delight
You dare not let'em walk around
'Cause they might just bite
Does she know
What she does
When she dances around my cage
Be good
Is her name
I trim my lion's claws
And I
And I cut my mane
And I would
If I could
But be good treats me the same
She said lions are made for cages
Just to look at in delight
You dare not let'em walk around
'Cause they might just bite
Does she know
What she does
When she dances around my cage
She dances around my cage
Does she know
Does she know
Be good
Be good
Be good
Be good
On My Way
To Harlem
I found out on my way to Harlem
Ellington he don't live 'round here
He moved away one day, so they say away from Harlem
I can hear his echoes still
No, no, no
You can't keep me away from where I was born
I was baptized by my daddy's horn
No, no, no
You can't keep me away from where I was born
I was baptized by a jazzman's horn
I found out on my way through Harlem
Langston Hughes he don't live 'round here
He moved away one day, from his way here in Harlem
I know that Marvin Gaye used to play right here
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Somebody say
You can't keep me away from where I was born
I was baptized by my daddy's horn
No, you can't keep me away from where I was born
I was baptized to the sound of horn
I found out on my way to Harlem
Ellington he don't live 'round here
He moved away one day, so they say away from Harlem
I can hear his echoes clear
Oh no
You can't keep me away from where I was born
I was baptized by my daddy's horn
No, no, no
You can't keep me away from where I was born
I was baptized by the sound of horns
I found out on my way through Harlem
Marvin Gaye he used to play what's going on
Right over there
I sure could use some of those blues
From Langston Hughes
Hey there goes that A-train
Hey there goes that A-train through Harlem
Hey there goes that A-train
Hey there goes that A-train
Hey there goes that A-train
Real Good
Hands
Well, maybe you know why I'm here
Your daughter and I have been dating for some time now
And you've always been real, real nice to me
I look at your family pictures and I realise that I want the same thing too
I almost feel like I could call you mummy and daddy
Really that's what I'm here to talk about
Mama don't you worry about your daughter
'Cause you're leaving her in real good hands
I'm a real good man
Now the picture of this man is slowly coming into view
Papa don't you fret and don't forget that one day you was in my shoes
Somehow you paid your dues
Now you're the picture of the man that I someday wanna be
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
I know it's hard
Watching the changes in our lives
But I want to make your daughter my wife
Mama don't you worry about your daughter
'Cause you're leaving her in real good hands
I'm a real good man
Now the picture of this love is slowly coming into view
Papa don't you fret and don't forget that one day you was in my shoes
Somehow you pay your dues
Now you're the picture of the man that I someday wanna be
I know it's hard, watching the changes in our lives
But I want to make
Wanna make your daughter my wife
Mama don't you worry about your daughter
'Cause you're leaving her in real good hands
I'm a real good man
Now the picture of this love is surely coming into view
Papa don't you fret and don't forget that one day you was in my shoes
Somehow you've paid your dues
Now you're the picture of the man that I someday wanna be
And the picture of this man is surely coming into view
And the picture of my wife is slowly coming into view
And the picture of this love is surely coming into view
Yeah the picture of this love is surely coming into view
And I'm sure enough
I'm sure that's exactly what I wanna do
The picture of this man is surely coming into view
Weird one and yes, wise one
Standing on rocks of compromised cliffs
Trying to find your thrill
Peace against your will
That's the way you want to live
Big one, and yes small one
Flying through smoke and lying on the mud
Trying to find your thrill
Peace against your will
That's the way you want to live
Well I need someone
Just to be there
Just to be square for me
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
I've been through it all
Catch me when I fall
Just be there for me
Weird one and yes, wise one
Standing on rocks of compromised cliffs
Trying to find your thrill
Peace against your will
That's the way you want to live
Well I need someone
Just to be there
Just to be square for me
I've been through it all
Catch me when I fall
Just be there for me
Weird one and yes, wise one
Standing on rocks of compromised cliffs
Trying to find your thrill
Peace against your will
That's the way you want to live
Weird one, wise one
Big one, small one
Deep one
When did you learn the rules of love's game
The holding of hands
The turning of pages of poems that we silently read
When did you learn
How did you find me
Did you pursue love just for love sake
Or was it just something inside that you already knew
When did you learn
Something you said shortly after we met
It's just you and me, oh let's do what we do
How did you know just what it would be like
Changing your life's not like changing your mood
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
When did you learn the rules of love's game
They came and they saw you
Calling and singing out my name
When did you learn
You're walking and holding my hand in a crowd
Out in the daylight
Smiling at faces and feeling so proud
When did you learn
Something you said shortly after we met
It's just you and me, oh let's do what we do
How did you know just what it would be like
Changing your life's not like changing your mood
When did you learn the rules of love's game
They came and they saw you
Calling and singing out my name
When did you learn
You're walking and holding my hand in a crowd
Out in the daylight
Smiling at faces and oh, feeling so proud
When did you learn
Tell me when did you learn
When did you learn
Tell me when did you learn
When did you learn
Imitation
Of Life
( Earl Grant Cover )
What is love without the giving
Without love you're only living
An imitation, an imitation of life
Skies above in flaming color
Without love they're so much duller
A false creation, an imitation of life
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Would the song of a lark be half as sweet
Would the moon be as bright above
Every day would be grey and incomplete
Without the one you love
Lips that kiss can tell you clearly
Without this our lives are merely
An imitation, an imitation of life
Listen and gather 'round me children
Children of a mother whose life lifted up love
Listen, and gather 'round me children
Children of a mother whose life lifted up peace
A mother who taught all of her children
To love and be loved by each other
Hold your sister's hand as she walks across life
And look out for each other
Carry your brother's load
Don't you ever, ever betray him
Go to the store, buy grandmamma a pound of love
Listen, gather 'round me children
Children of a mother whose life lifted up joy
Listen, gather 'round me children
Children of a mother whose life lifted up hope
A mother who taught all of her children to love
And be loved by each other
Hold your baby sister's hand as she walks across life
And look out for each other
Carry your brother's load
Don't you ever, ever betray him
Go to the store, buy grandmamma a pound of love
I believe it's on sale
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Listen, gather around me children
Cchildren of a mother whose life lifted up love
Listen, gather around me children
Children of a mother whose life lifted up hope
A mother who taught all of her children to love
And be loved by each other
Hold your baby sister's hand as she walks across life
And look out for each other
Carry your brother's load
Don't you ever, ever betray him
Go to the store, buy grandmamma a pound of love
Listen, gather 'round me children
Children of a mother whose life lifted up joy
Listen, gather 'round me children
Children of a mother whose life lifted up peace
A mother who taught all of her children to love
And be loved by each other
Hold your sister's hand as she walks across life
And look out for each other
Carry your brother's load
Don't you ever, ever betray him
Go to the store, buy grandmamma a pound of love
Listen, listen, listen, listen, listen, listen
Listen, listen, listen, listen, listen, listen
Listen, listen, listen, listen, listen, listen
Listen, listen, listen, listen, oh, oh, oh, oh
Children of a mother whose life lifted up me
They think you're weak
But you're the reflection of my love
We're incomplete
But you're the direction of my love
Vultures are flying
Round the ramparts
Of the towers of our love
Don't it sound sweet
Our love
How did we meet
This is the question of our love
They pray defeat
Petty pallbearers of our love
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Forces of hate
Have stormed the gates
Around the castles of our love
Don't it sound sweet
Our love
They think we're weak
But you're the reflection of my love
We're incomplete
You're the direction of my love
Vultures are flying
Round the ramparts
Of the towers of our love
Don't it sound sweet
Our love
How did we meet?
This is the question of our love
They pray defeat
Petty pallbearers of our love
Forces of hate
Have stormed the gates
Around the castles of our love
Don't it sound sweet
Our love
Don't it sound sweet
Our love
Don't it sound sweet
Our love
Can't you hear me when I say
Our love
I am so rich in love
And so poor in everything that makes love matter
I've got gifts to give
But no place for those gifts to live
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Like diamond hearts and golden dreams
My song is just like bling bling
I am so rich in love
And so poor in everything that makes love matter
I've got gifts to give
But no place for those gifts to live
I've been dimissed by those who like cream on top of cream
I scream, bling bling
I am so rich in love
And so poor in everything that makes love matter
I've got gifts to give
But no place for those gifts to live
Like diamond hearts and golden dreams
My song is just like bling bling
I am so rich in love
And so poor in everything that makes love matter
I've got gifts to give
But no place for those gifts to live
I've been dimissed by those who like cream on top of
cream
I scream, bling bling
Work Song
( Oscar Brown Jr Cover )
Breaking up big rocks on the chain gang
Breaking rocks and serving my time
Breaking rocks out here on the chain gang
'Cause I've been convicted of crime
Hold it steady right there and let me hit it well
Well I reckon that ought to get it, yeah yeah
I've been working
I've been working
Oh well and I still
Got so terribly long to go
Breaking up big rocks on the chain gang
Breaking rocks and serving my time
Breaking rocks out here on the chain gang
'Cause I've been convicted of crime
Hold it steady right there and let me hit it
Well I reckon that ought to get it
I've been working, I've been working
And I still got so terribly long to go
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
I've been convicted of crime Lord I needed
A crime of being hungry and poor
I left the grocery store man bleeding
When they caught me robbing his store
Hold it steady right there let me hit it
Well I reckon that ought to get it
I've been working, I've been working
And I still got so terribly long to go
I heard the judge say five years of hard labor
On a chain-gang you gonna go
I heard that dirty judge say five years of labor
I heard my woman scream "Lordy, no!"
Hold it steady right there and let me hit it
Well I reckon that ought to get it
I've been working, I've been working
And I still got so terribly long to go
Wanna see my sweet honey baby
Wanna break this chain off and run
Wanna go lay down somewhere shady
'Cause it's sure goes hot here in the sun
Hold it steady right there and let me hit it
Well I reckon that ought to get it
I've been working, I've been working
Still got so terribly long to go
Breaking up big rocks on the chain gang
Breaking rocks and serving my time
Breaking rocks out here on the chain gang
'Cause I've been convicted of crime
Hold it steady right there and let me hit it
Well I reckon that ought to get it
I've been working, I've been working
Still got so terribly long to go
I've been working, I've been slaving
Still got so terribly long to go
I've been working, I've been slaving
And I still got so terribly long to go
God Bless
the Child
( Billie Holiday Cover )
Them that's got shall get
Them that's not shall lose
So the Bible says
And it still is news
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child
That's got his own
That's got his own
Well the strong they get more
While the weak ones fade
Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child
That's got his own
That's got his own
Oh money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding 'round your door
But when you're gone and spending ends
They don't come 'round no more
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself
But, oh, don't you take too much
Mama may have, and oh Papa he may have
But God bless the child
That's got his own
God bless the child
That's got his own
No Love Dying
There will be no love that's dying here
The bird that flew in through my window
Simply lost his way
He broke his wing, I helped him heal
And then he flew away
Well the death of love is everywhere
But I won't let it be
There will be no love that's dying here for me
There will be no love that's dying here
The mirror that fell from the wall was raggedy, that's all
It rest up on a rusty nail, before it made its fall
Well the bones of love are everywhere but I won't let it be
There will be no love that's dying here for me
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
There will be no love that's dying here
Four flowers in my Asian vase is not a sign we're dead
I paid for three, a sweet old lady gave me four instead
There's some doubt that's out about this love but I won't let it be
There will be no love that's dying here for me
There will be no love that's dying here
The bird that flew in through my window
Simply lost his way
He broke his wing
I helped him heal
And then he flew away
Well the death of love is everywhere
But I won't let it be
There will be no love that's dying here for me
No, there will be no love that's dying for me
There will be no love that's dying for you and me
There will be no love dying here
No, not for me
There will be no love that's dying here
No, there will be no love that's dying here
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
There will be no love that's dying for me
Liquid
Spirit
Un re-route the rivers
Let the dammed water be
There's some people down the way that's thirsty
So let the liquid spirit free
The people are thirsty
'Cause of man's unnatural hand
Watch what happens when the people catch wind
When the water hits the banks of that hard dry land
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
Clap your hands now
Go 'head and clap your hands now
Clap your hands now
Go 'head and clap your hands now
Get ready for the wave
It might strike like the final flood
The people haven't drank is so long
The water won't even make mud
After it comes, it might come with a steady flow
Grab the roots of the tree down by the river
Fill your cup when your spirit's low
Clap your hands now
Go 'head and clap your hands now
Clap your hands now
Clap your hands now
Dip down and take a drank
And fill your water tank
Dip down and take a drank
And fill your water tank
Un re-route the rivers
Let the dammed water be
There's some people down the way that's thirsty
Let the liquid spirits free
The folk are thirsty
Because of man's unnatural hand
Watch what happens when the people catch wind
Of the water hitting banks of hard dry land
Clap your hands now
Clap your hands now
Go 'head and clap your hands now
Clap your hands now
Get down and take a drink
And fill your water tank
Get down and take a drink
And fill your water tank
Liquid spirit
Liquid spirit
Liquid spirit
Liquid spirit
Clap your hands now
Liquid spirit
Lonesome
Lover
So long I've been needin'
Your love hear me bleeding
Lord my heart is bleeding
Take me back where I belong
I know, folks, I'm saying
From you I've been straying
But still I keep praying
Take me back where I belong
Poor lonesome me
Why can't you see
Let bygones be
Take me back where I belong
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
Don't be hesitating
Too long I've been waiting
Love I'm hesitating
Take me back where I belong
Poor lonesome me
Why can't you see
Let bygones be
Take me back where I belong
Don't be hesitating
Too long I've been waiting
Love I'm hesitating
Take me back where I belong
Take me back now
Where I belong
Take me back where I belong
Water
Under Bridges
Somebody told me get over it
It's like water under bridges
That have already burned
They say it gets better, it gets easier
The memories starts to fade
And sad songs that always play you start to hate
Do you remember the days we used to spend
Memories so strong it keeps me from moving on
If I could go back, I'd take our worst days
Even our worst days are better than loneliness
Somebody told me, get over it
It's like water under bridges that have already burned
It's like water under bridges that have already burned
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
Do you remember the days we used to spend
Memories so strong it keeps me from moving on
If I could go back, I'd take our worst days
Even our worst days are better than loneliness
Somebody told me, get over it
It's like water under bridges that have already burned
It's like water under bridges that have already burned
It's like water under bridges that have already burned
They say, they say, they say
It's like water under bridges that have already burned
Hey Laura
Hey Laura, it's me
Sorry but I had to ring your doorbell so late
But there's something bothering me
I really am sorry, but it just couldn't wait
Is there someone else instead of me
Go 'head and lie to me and I will believe
You're not in love with him and this fool can see
That the rivers of your love flow up hill to me
Hey Laura, it's me
Sorry but I had to ring your doorbell so late
But there's something bothering me
I really am sorry, but it just couldn't wait
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
With a healthy dose of make believe
Won't you lie to me and make me believe
That you're in love with me and this fool can see
That the rivers of your love flow up hill to me
Hey Laura, it's me
Sorry but I had to ring your doorbell so late
But there's something bothering me
All night long, I just couldn't wait
With a healthy dose of make believe
Go 'head and lie to me and make me believe
That you're in love with me and oh this fool can see
That the rivers of your love flow up hill to me
Hey Laura, it's me
Hey Laura, it's me
Hey Laura, it's me
Musical
Genocide
I do not agree, this is not for me
No, Musical genocide
I will not commit nor will I submit to
Musical genocide
This is not for me, I won't let it be
No, musical genocide
Give me a blues song
Tell the world what's wrong
And the gospel singer
Giving those messages of love
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
And the soul man
With your heart in the palm of his hand
Singing his stories of love and pain
Oh, I do not agree
I do not agree, this is not for me
No, musical genocide
I will not commit nor will I submit to
Musical genocide
This is not for me, I won't let it be
No, musical genocide
Give me a blues song
Tell the world what's wrong
And what about the gospel singer
Heavenly messages of love
And oh the soul man with your heart in his hand
Singing his stories of love and pain
Woah, I do not agree
I do not agree, I do not agree, no
Hey! I do not agree
This is not for me
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on people
Come on
Wolfcry
The night has fallen
You have soaked your see-through silken gown with tears
Your love was all in
And he mistook your come stay call for come quick dear
You need me near
You need me near
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
After I have saved you
And gathered all the pieces of your heart
That's when it starts
Then you gained your confidence
And leave your innocence
And vulnerability with me
After I have saved you
And gathered all the pieces of your heart
That's when it starts
Then you gained your confidence
And leave your innocence
And vulnerability with me
Your tears were fallin'
And I came quick to comfort all your solemn fear
When you have fallen
I'm always there to pick you up and say come here dear
I need you near
I need you near
After I have saved you
And gathered all the pieces of your heart
That's when it starts
You gained your confidence
And leave your innocence
And vulnerability with me
After I have saved you
And gathered all the pieces of your heart
That's when it starts
You gained your confidence
And leave your innocence
And vulnerability with me
You leave it all with me
Free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Knew she could make it right
Working late every night
Got to make money to put food on the table
And Daddy had to do the same
He knew he had to do his part
So none of his children would get caught up in the game
So I'd be young and free
Daddy made a way for me
He paved a road so my burden is lighter
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
And Momma did just the same
Dropping love just like rain
She said guard your heart for from it come the issues of life
Free
Free
Free
Got to do well in school
Obey that golden rule
Treat another man like you want to be treated
Share with your brotherman
If needed, give him a hand
For in the end, you might just need him
So I'd be young and free
Daddy made a way for me
He paved a road so my burden is lighter
And Momma did just the same
Dropping Love just like rain
She said guard your heart for from it, come the issues of life
Free
Free
Free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Though they both left this earth
I want to thank them for my birth
And all of the gifts they left for a lifetime
It truly was a sacrifice
They didn't even think twice
Seven of Eight
And Gregory would be his name
So I'd be young and free
Daddy made a way for me
He paved a road so my burden is lighter
And Momma did just the same
Dropping love just like rain
She said guard your heart
But from it come the issues of life
Free, free, free
Free, free, free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Want to be free, got be free
Brown
Grass
Brown grass
On the other side
Nothing but brown grass
Now I'm open wide
To the truth I left behind
Her loves so hard to find
Now I find myself
Falling down on brown grass
Now I find myself
Rolling 'round on brown grass
Brown grass
On the other side
Nothing but brown grass
Now I made a mess
Of the life I had with you
In search of something new
Now I find myself
Falling down on brown grass
Now I find myself
Rolling 'round on brown grass
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
Why didn't I know that she was a essential part of me
I thought that I needed to find me and I needed to be free
Why didn't I know that she was all that I would ever need
I looked at the distant view and thought it was for me
But now I know
It was just brown grass
On the other side
Nothing but brown grass
Now I'm open wide
To the truth I left behind
Her loves so hard to find
Now I find myself falling down on brown grass
Now I find myself rolling 'round on brown grass
Why didn't I know that she was a essential part of me
I thought that I needed to find me and I needed to be free
Why didn't I know that she was all that I would ever need
I looked at the distant view and thought it was for me
But now I know
It was just brown grass
On the other side
Nothing but brown grass
Now I'm open wide
To the truth I left behind
Her loves so hard to find
Now I find myself falling down on brown grass
Now I find myself rolling 'round on brown grass
Now I find myself falling down on brown grass
Wind Song
The sun, the trees, the leaves, the ground
The sound it makes when love sings songs of love to them
I try all day to not write songs that sound cliché
When I sing songs of love to you
Some how I always do
And then I realize
After a million years
The Wind Song goes along
That's how I want to be
Until eternity
The Wind Song goes along
I'm glad it's clear the rain this year
Came down so strong to test my song of love for you
I love you still and always will
So if my song repeats know that I'm stuck on you
Oh yes, I'm stuck on you
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
And then I realize
After a million years
The Wind Song goes along
Oh yes, I realize
After a million years
The Wind Song goes along
I'm glad it's clear the rain this year
Came down so strong to test my song of love for you
I love you still and always will
So if my song repeats know that I'm stuck on you
I'm stuck on you
And then I realize
After a million years
The Wind Song goes along
The Wind Song goes along
The Wind Song goes along
The Wind Song goes along
The 'In'
Crowd
I'm in with the in crowd
I go where the in crowd goes
I'm in with the in crowd
And I know what the in crowd knows
Any time of the year, don't you hear
Dressing fine, making time
We breeze up and down the street
We get respect from the people we meet
They make way day or night
They know the in crowd is out of sight
I'm in with the in crowd
I know the latest dance
When you're in the in crowd
It's so easy to find romance
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
Any time of the year, don't you hear
If it square, we ain't there
We make every minute count
Our share is always the biggest amount
Other guys imitate us
But the original is still the greatest
I'm in with the in crowd
I go where the in crowd goes
I'm in with the in crowd
And I know what the in crowd knows
Any time of the year, don't you hear
Dressing fine, making time
We breeze up and down the street
We get respect from the people we meet
They make way day or night
They know the in crowd is out of sight
I'm in the in crowd
I'm in the in crowd now
Not on the outside
Looking in
I'm in the in crowd
I'm in the in crowd, yeah yeah yeah
I'm in the in crowd
It feels nice, it feels nice
It feels nice, it feels nice
It feels nice, it feels nice
It feels nice, it feels nice
It feels
Movin'
I feel just like a kite
But one without a string
One that is floating around
I don't know what tomorrow will bring
I feel just like a bird
But one without a home
One that is floating over endless oceans
Empty horizons, no rest in sight
What does it mean
When you say you want to be free
Free to sing, free to dance
Free to let someone take a glance
In a world that's free of me
Then you say, then you say you're moving on
Then you say, “I got other plans”
Oh girl oh
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
You're moving in the wrong direction
Moving in the wrong direction, yeah
You're moving in the wrong direction
So far away from me
You're moving in the wrong direction
Moving in the wrong direction, yeah
You're moving in the wrong direction
So far away from me
Then you say you're moving on
Then you say you got other plans
Oh girl
You're moving in the wrong direction
Moving in the wrong direction, yeah
Lady, you're moving in the wrong direction
So far away from me
I wish my Momma was here
A strong, strong steady rose
She would know, what to do
What to say, how to pray
To make things better
What does it mean
When you say you want to be free
Free to sing, free to dance
Free to let someone take a glance
In a world that's free of me
You're moving in the wrong direction
Moving in the wrong direction
You're moving in the wrong direction
So far away from me
Well you're moving, well you're moving
Well you're moving, well you're moving away
So far away
So far away from men, oh
Well you're moving, well you're moving
Well you're moving, well you're moving
Well you're moving, well you're moving
Well you're moving, well you're moving, oh
Far away from me
When Love
Was King
There once was a kingdom far far away
Where love was the rule of the day
Nothing more, nothing less
Then to give your friend your best
There's much more story that I could tell
To make the hardest hearts swell
This is the story
When love was king
When love was king
Do you remember when love was king
When love was king
I remember when love was king
He ruled the land
With his fist unfurled
With open arms for the world
Of hungry children, first he'd think
To pull their lives from the brink
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
When love was king
He'd rescued souls lost in the sea
In drifting vessels, he would hear their plea
When love was king
He threw a line before they'd sink
And gave the thirsty ones a drink
He told the meek that they should try
To use the sword to smite the lie
That being kind is for the weak
When love was king
I pray the Lord these words we seek
When love was king
He showed respect for every man
Regardless of their skin and clan
Beside him stood his mighty queen
An equal force, wise and keen
He lifted up the underneath
And all his wealth he did bequeath
To those who toiled without a gain
So they would remember his reign
So seek some place to call your own
Right next to this mighty shining throne
When Love was king
When Love was king
I Fall In
Love Too Easily
I fall in love too easily
I fall in love too fast
And I fall in love too terribly hard
For love to last
My heart should be well schooled
'Cause I've been fooled
Oh I've been fooled by you in the past
I fall in love too easily
I fall in love too fast
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
I fall in love too easily
And I, I fall in love too fast
And I fall in love too terribly hard
For love to last
And I, I whose heart should be well schooled, well schooled
'Cause I've been fooled, oh I've been fooled by you in the past
I fall in love too easily
I fall in love way too fast
Way too fast, way too fast, too fast
Time Is Ticking
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Did you dance out in the rain
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Did you jump out of a plane
Did you make love on a train
It's not too late
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Did you wash away the pain
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Did you finish war and peace
Did you make peace with a friend
It's not too late
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
Does life just spin round like the hands of a clock
Are we just pushing time
Or is time pushing us
The grind, to the train, to the bus, to the plane
Be on time till the end of your life
No it's no life for me
Let's make life sublime
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Did you dance out in the rain
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Did you jump out of a plane
Did you make love on a train
It's not too late
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
Time is ticking
When You Wish Upon
a Star
(Jazz Loves Disney)
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dreams
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing, oh
Like a boat out of the blue
Fate steps in
And sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
Like a boat out of the blue
Fate steps in
And sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true, oh
Puttin' On the Ritz
(Irving Berlin)
If you're blue and you don't know
Where to go to, why don't you go
Where fashion sits
Puttin' on the Ritz
Different types who wear a day coat
Pants and stripes and cutaway
Coat perfect fits
Puttin' on the Ritz
Dressed up like a million-dollar trooper
Trying hard to be like Gary Cooper (super duper)
Come let's mix where Rockefellers
Walk with sticks and umbrellas
In their mitts
Puttin' on the Ritz
If you're blue and you don't know
Where to go to, why don't you go
Where fashion sits
Puttin' on the Ritz
Different types who wear a day coat
Pants and stripes and cutaway
Coat perfect fits
Puttin' on the Ritz
Dressed up like a million-dollar trooper,
Trying hard to be like Gary Cooper (super duper)
Come let's mix where Rockefellers
Walk with sticks and umbrellas
In their mitts
Puttin' on the Ritz
Puttin' on the Ritz
Puttin' on the Ritz
Holding On
Weight of love on my shoulders
I thought that it would be easier than this
I found my heart had grown colder
But the warmth of your kiss, I can't dismiss
Though my past has left me bruised
I ain't hiding from the truth
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you
You copy you paste you lose
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Holding on, holding on
Holding on, holding on
I've seen times that were harder
I remember the taste of bitterness
Won't you help me, my father
Help me fall in the love that I have missed
Though my past has left me bruised
I ain't hiding from the truth
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Holding on
Holding on
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Holding on, holding on
It keeps holding on
It keeps holding on
It keeps holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Holding on
Don't
Lose Your Steam
Sitting on the top of the roof, the bridge is all mine
Steam engines roll by, the bridges fall down
And so do my dreams
Boy, you hear me calling your name
The bridge is your time
Your engine rolls hot
If the bridges fall down
Don't lose your head of steam
You copy you paste you lose
Young man, I'm counting on you
And whoa, young man
I'm counting on you
Boy, I didn't make it too far
But baby you are
The family star
I'll tighten your seams
Don't lose your head of dreams
Boy, you hear me calling your name
The bridge is your time
Your engine rolls hot
If the bridges fall down
Don't lose your head of steam
Young man, I'm counting on you
And whoa, young man
I'm counting on you
To get me to the other side
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
This foot-pound pressure is new
Whatever you do is up to you
But do me this do
Don't lose your head of dreams
Young man, I'm counting on you
And whoa, young man
I'm counting on you
Young man, I'm counting on you
And whoa, young man
I'm counting on you
And whoa, young man
You are now the man
Whoa, whoa, young man
I'm-a counting on you, hey, hey, hey
You are now the man
Can you get me to the other side
Can you get me to the other side
Hey, hey, hey, huh huh
Hey hey, huh huh, hey hey hey
Don't lose your head of steam
Don't lose your head of steam
Take Me to the
Alley
Well, the guild their houses
In preparation for the King
And they line the sidewalks
With every sort of shiny thing
They will be surprised
When they hear him say
Take me to the alley
Take me to the afflicted ones
Take me to the lonely ones
That somehow lost their ways
Let them hear me say
I am your friend
Come to my table
Rest here in my garden
You will have a pardon
Take me to the alley
Take me to the afflicted ones
Take me to the lonely ones
That somehow lost their ways
You copy you paste you lose
Let me hear me say
I am your friend
Come to my table
Rest here in my garden
You will have a pardon
They will be surprised
When the hear him say
Take me the alley
Take me to the afflicted ones
Take me to the lonely ones
That somehow lost their ways
Let them hear me say
I am your friend
Come to my table
Rest here in my garden
you will have a pardon
you will have a pardon
Take me to the alley
Take me to the afflicted ones
Take me, take me, take me
Day Dream
He's satisfied to dream his whole life away
Candy coated castles life of play
Broomsticks are his magic cars
Climb aboard and you'll ride the stars
Can you remember it seems like yesterday
Getting older
Growing taller
Getting smarter
He'll find his way
Rocket ships that never leave his hand
But he's in space 'cause he's a rocket ship man
Got to fight in some galaxy wars
Climb aboard and you'll ride the stars
Got to get home to kiss his mama goodnight
Getting older
Growing taller
Getting smarter
He'll find his way
You copy you paste you lose
If he folds his legs a certain way he can fly
Told his cousins to watch him as he tried
Broomsticks are his magic cars
Climb aboard and you'll ride the stars
Can't go too far 'cause silly grown-up life is straight ahead
Getting older
Growing taller
Getting smarter
He'll find his way
He'll find his way
He'll find his way
Consequence Of love
I will go to the consequence of love
Whatever come, what may you see
The game for me is you
I will fight for the right to be your love
No matter what they say, you see
The game for me is you
I begin to hate
Time and distance
'Cause it makes me wait
It's all I seem to do
I will go to the consequence of love
Whatever come, what may you see
The game for me is you
You copy you paste you lose
I will fight for the right to be your love
No matter what they say, you see
The game for me is you
I begin to hate
Time and distance
'Cause it makes me wait
It's all I seem to do
I'll anticipate
With all my patience
'Cause it makes me wait
Coming home to you
And oh, I will go to the consequence of love
Whatever come, what may you see
The game for me is you
I will fight for the right to be your love
No matter what they say, you see
The game for me is you
The game for me is you
The game for me is you
The game for me is love
In fashion
You wear a black leather belt
That holds the waist I used to hold
Your colors fade
But not the color of your jeans
You copy you paste you lose
You wear a hat with pretty swirls
The envy of the other girls
You change your shades
Before our day turns into eve
Think I better let it go
Think I better let it go
'Cause I'm thinking I'm last year's runway passion
No longer in fashion
And I find myself obsessed
With how you dress
And whom you'll see when you're without me
We're never caught in picture frames
The paparazzi know our names
They know like fashion
Our love is not for real
The weather's fine but in your mind
You need that flare and so you wear
Big blue fur and feathered hair
To fit your scheme
Think I better let it go
Think I better let it go
'Cause I'm thinking I'm last year's runway passion
No longer in fashion
And I find myself obsessed
With how you dress
And whom you'll see when you're without me
Yes I find myself obsessed
With how you dress
And whom you'll see when you're without me
Think I better let it go
Think I better let it go
'Cause I'm thinking I'm last year's runway passion
No longer in fashion
And I find myself obsessed
With how you dress
And whom you'll see when you're without me
Oh I find myself obsessed
With how you dress
And whom you'll see when you're without me
Yes I find myself obsessed
With how you dress
And whom you'll see when you're without me
More Than A Woman
More than a woman
More than a woman
Now I see
Now I know
Who she is
More than a woman
Modern day
Deity
Yes she is
More than a woman
She never walked on water
She never turned that water to wine
But being 'round her made my blind eyes see
You copy you paste you lose
She brought love
To my life
Gave love light
More than a woman
Simple words
I love you
She made true
More than a woman
She never walked on water
She never turned that water to wine
But being 'round her made my blind eyes see
She never walked on water
She never turned that water to wine
But being 'round her made my blind eyes see
She's more than a woman to me
She made my blind eyes see
More than a woman to me
In Heaven
In heaven, that's where you'll see me, my love
Not on the earth, with its troubles and cares
In heaven, that's where you'll see me, my love
Not on the earth, with its toils and snares
So don't go running into the mountains, my love
Because you know that I won't be there
And don't go running into the hillsides, my love
Just lift your head up and say a prayer
In heaven, that's where you'll see me, my love
Not on the earth, with its troubles and cares
In heaven, that's where you'll see me, my love
Not on the earth, with its toils and snares
So don't go running into the mountains, my love
Because you know that I won't be there
And don't go running into the hillsides, my love
Just lift your head up and say a prayer
You copy you paste you lose
In heaven
In heaven
In heaven
Insanity
(feat. Lalah Hathaway)
How did we ever lose our minds
And fall apart, knowing we're the only ones
To heal each other's hearts
Bring your love on back to me
Stop this insanity
Before we go too far
How did we ever lose our way
And try to say, love is a losing game
Should have never tried to play
Bring your love on back to me
Stop this insanity
Before we go too far
We were lovers
And the best of friends
And I hope, I hope that we can be that
Oh, until the end
Sometimes a lover
Can be angry 'till the end
But it's always the friend inside
That will make amends
You copy you paste you lose
How did we ever lose our way
And try to say, love is a losing game
We will never be the same
Bring your love on back to me
Stop this insanity
Before we go too far
We were lovers
And the best of friends
And I know that we can be that
Be that 'till the end
Sometimes a lover
Can be angry 'till the end
But it's always the friend inside
That will make amends
How did we ever lose our way
And start to say, love is a losing game
We will never feel the same
Bring your love on back to me
Stop this insanity
Before we go too far
Before we go too far
Before we go too far
Before we go too far
Don't
Be a Fool
Don't be a fool
Don't give your nights to someone else
While giving days to those who really love you
Don't be a fool like me
And give your life to someone else
While faking love to those who really love you
You copy you paste you lose
Why couldn't I have realized
The gravity of telling lies
Whose weight now shows up upon your faceless smile
I know your heart, now and before
But I won't do it anymore
Trust in me and fall in love again
Listen to these charms
Baby, I'm not fooling
And fall into these open arms of love
Listen to these charms
Baby, I'm not fooling
And fall into these open arms of love
Listen to these charms
Baby, I'm not fooling around
And fall into these open arms of love
Why couldn't I have realized
The gravity of tears in eyes
Whose weight now shows up on your faceless smile
I broke your heart, now and before
But I won't do it anymore
Trust in me and fall in love again
Listen to these charms
Baby, I'm not fooling
And fall into these open arms of love
Listen to these charms
Baby, I'm not fooling
And fall into these open arms of love
Listen to these charms
Baby I'm not fooling around
And fall into these open arms of love
And fall into these open arms of love
And fall into these open arms of love
Fan The Flames
Fan the flames of love
A classy action suit to dance in
Break a window and let the sun in
Break the silence, it's not a sin
Stand up on your seat with your dirty feet
Put your fist in the air, be sweet
Tear down the walls of hate
Fill up the empty bowls of the hungry
Break the sacks and let the rice run free
Crack the backs of the tax for me
Stand up on your seat with your dirty feet
Raise your fist in the air, and be sweet
Be sweet now
Fan the flames of love
A classy action suit to dance in
Break a window and let the sun in
Break the silence it's not a sin
You copy you paste you lose
Stand up on yourseat with your filthy feet
Raise your fist in the air, and be sweet
Hey, now
Tear down the walls of hate
Fill up the empty bowls of the hungry
Break the sacks and let the rice run free
Crack the backs of the tax for me
Stand up on your seat with your dirty feet
Put your fist in the air, and be sweet now
Be sweet
French African
Queen
I was walking 'round in Paris
Near the Fuque Zanzibar
Said the woman at the front door
"Do you know the place you are?
This place is from the fancy
I don't think you fit the scene
You are just American Black boy
I'm a French African Queen"
And she was tall and statuesque
She looked straight over my puzzled head
She said "Don't make me get real ugly
You heard just what I said"
"I've got music for the people
I must fulfill my precious dream
You copy you paste you lose
To bring blues from America
To the French African queen"
"Ah, oui oui"
I was walking 'round in Paris
Near the Fuque Zanzibar
Said the woman at the front door
"Do you know the place you are?
This place is from the fancy
I don't think you fit the scene
You are just American Black boy
I'm a French African Queen"
And she was tall and statuesque
She looked straight over my puzzled head
She said "Don't make me get real ugly
You heard just what I said"
"I've got music for the people
I must fulfill my precious dream
I bring blues from America
To the French African queen"
"Hear my words we're not so different
Land and language in the way
We feel the same human feelings
With different words we say
We are fruit from the same tree
I think you know just what I mean"
"I am your American Black boy
You're my French African queen"
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, men have named you
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
Is it only 'cause you're lonely they have blamed you?
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
Do you smile to tempt a lover, Mona Lisa
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
They just lie there and they die there
you always copy, paste and cheat
Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa
Or just a cold and lonely lovely work of art
Do you smile to tempt a lover, Mona Lisa
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
They just lie there and they die there
Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa
Or just a cold and lonely lovely work of art
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa
Smile
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by
If you smile
Through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
you always copy, paste and cheat
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worth-while
If you just smile
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worth-while
If you just smile
Nature Boy
There was a boy
A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far
Very far
Over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
you always copy, paste and cheat
And then one day
A magic day he passed my way
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
L-o-V-e
L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore
you always copy, paste and cheat
And love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you
L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore
And love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you
Love was made for me and you
Love was made for me and you
Quizas, quizas,
quizas
Siempre que te pregunto
Que cuando, como y donde
Tu siempre me respondes
Quizas, quizas, quizas
Y asi pasan los dias
Y yo desesperando
Y tu, tu contestando
Quizas, quizas, quizas
Estas perdiendo el tiempo
Pensando, pensando
Por lo que mas tu quieras
Hasta cuando, hasta cuando
Ay, asi pasan los dias
Y yo desesperando
Y tu, tu contestando
Quizas, quizas, quizas
Y asi pasan los dias
Y yo desesperando
Y tu, tu contestando
Quizas, quizas, quizas
you always copy, paste and cheat
Estas perdiendo el tiempo
Pensando, pensando
Por lo que mas tu quieras
Hasta cuando, hasta cuando
Ay, asi pasan los dias
Y yo desesperando
Y tu, tu contestando
Quizas, quizas, quizas
Quizas, quizas, quizas
Quizas, quizas, quizas
Miss Otis regrets
Miss Otis regrets
She's unable to lunch today
Madam
Miss Otis regrets
She's unable to lunch today
you always copy, paste and cheat
She is sorry to be delayed
But last evening down in lover's lane
She strayed
Madam...
Miss Otis regrets
She's unable to lunch today
When she woke up and found
That her dream of love was gone, Madam
She ran to the man who had led her so far astray
And from under her velvet gown
She drew a gun and shot her love down
Madam
Miss Otis regrets
She's unable to lunch today
When the mob came and got her
And dragged her from the jail, Madam
They strung her upon the old willow across the way
And the moment before she died
She lifted up her lovely head and cried
Madam
Miss Otis regrets
She's unable to lunch today
Today
Pick yourself up
Pick yourself up
Take a deep breath
Dust yourself off
And start all over again
Nothing's impossible, I have found
For when my chin is on the ground
I pick myself up
Dust myself off
And start all over again
you always copy, paste and cheat
Don't lose your confidence
If you slip
Be grateful for a pleasant trip
And pick yourself up
Dust yourself off
And start all over again
Work like a soul inspired
Until the battle of the day is won
You may be sick and tired
But you'll be a man, my son
Will you remember the famous men
Who had to fall to rise again
So pick yourself up
Take a deep breath
Dust themselves off
And start all over again
Work like a soul inspired
Till the battle of the day is won
You may be sick and tired
But you'll be a man, my son
Will you remember the famous men
Who had to fall to rise again
So take a deep breath...
Pick yourself up
Dust yourself off
Start all over again
When Love Was King
There once was a kingdom, far far away
Where Love was the rule of the day
Nothing more, nothing less
Than to give your friend your best
There's much more story that I could tell
To make the hardest hearts swell
This is the story
When love was king
When love was king
Do you remember
When love was king
When love was king
I remember, oh
When love was king
you always copy, paste and cheat
He ruled the land with his fist unfurled
With open arms for the world
Of hungry children, first he'd think
To pull their lives from the brink
When love was king
He rescued souls lost in the sea
In drifting vessel he would hear their plea
When love was king
He threw a line before they'd sink
And gave the thirsty ones a drink
He told the meek that they should try
To use the sword to smite the lie
That being kind is for the weak
I pray the Lord these words we seek
When love was king
He showed respect for every man
Regardless of their skin or clan
Beside him stood his mighty queen
And equal force wise and keen
He lifted up the underneath
And all his wealth he did bequeath
To those who toiled with out a gain
So they could remember his reign
So seek someplace to call your own
Right this mighty shinning throne
When love was king
Do you remember
Do you remember
When love was king
The lonely one
There is a very quiet boy
They call the lonely one
There's sorrow in his face
And sadness in his eyes
And if you look into the heart
Within the lonely one
You'll find it's been deceived
That broken was in lies
you always copy, paste and cheat
Is it good to have cried
With the longing to hide
All your heartaches and fears
Is it wise to be cold
And to struggle, to hold back with tears
If you could only see the boy
They call the lonely one
You'd know that since you're gone
The lonely one is me
Is it good to have cried
With the longing to hide
All your heartaches and fears
Is it wise to be cold
And to struggle, to hold back with tears
If you could only see the boy
They call the lonely one
You'd know that since you're gone
The lonely one is me
You'd know that since you're gone
The lonely one is me
Ballerina
Dance, ballerina, dance
And do your pirouette in rhythm with your aching heart
Dance, ballerina, dance
You mustn't once forget a dancer has to dance the part
Whirl, ballerina, whirl
And just ignore the chair that's empty in the second row
This is your moment, girl
Although he's not out there applauding as you steal the show
Once you said his love must wait its turn
You wanted fame instead
I guess that's your concern
We live and learn
you always copy, paste and cheat
And love is gone, ballerina, gone
So on with your career, you can't afford a backward glance
Dance on and on and on
A thousand people here have come to see the show
'Round and 'round you go
Ballerina, dance
Dance, dance
Once you said oh his love must wait its turn
You wanted fame instead
I guess that's your concern
We live and learn
Oh love is gone, ballerina, gone
On with your career, you can't afford a backward glance
Dance on and on and on
A thousand people here have come to see the show
'Round and 'round you go
So ballerina, dance
Dance
I Wonder Who My
Daddy Is
I wonder who my daddy is
I wonder who
Is he that man
That came by some time
Then went away
Is he the one who telephones
And speaks so low
And mummy's voice is shaking
When she says hello
Is he that tall man
Held me on his knee
I can't remember
I was only three
My Grandma says he can't be found
He's away in some other town
you always copy, paste and cheat
In every place I look
In every face I see
It's on my mind
I've gotta find this part of me
Has he a car, is he a movie star
Does he fly the sky
I'll wonder who my Daddy is
Until I die
I wonder who my daddy is
I wonder who
I wonder who my daddy is
I wonder who
I wonder who my daddy is
I wonder who
I wonder who my daddy is
Until I die
Until I die
But beautiful
Love is funny, or it's sad
Or it's quiet, or it's mad
It's a good thing, or it's bad
But beautiful
Beautiful to take a chance
And if you fall, you fall
And I'm thinking
I wouldn't mind at all
you always copy, paste and cheat
Love is tearful, or it's gay
It's a problem, or it's play
It's a heartache either way
But beautiful
And I'm thinking, if you were mine
I'd never let you go
And that would be but beautiful
I know
And I'm thinking, if you were mine
I'd never let you go
And that would be but beautiful
That would be but beautiful
That would be but beautiful
I know
Sweet lorraine
Just found joy
I'm as happy as a baby boy
With another brand new choo-choo toy
When I met my sweet Lorraine
Lorraine, Lorraine
She's got a pair of eyes
That are brighter than the summer sky
When you see them, you'll realize
Why I love my sweet Lorraine
Now when it's raining, I don't miss the sun
Because it's in my baby's smile
And to think that I'm the lucky one
That will lead her down the aisle, oh
you always copy, paste and cheat
Each night I pray
That no one will steal her heart away
I can't wait until that lucky day
When I marry sweet Lorraine
Now when it's raining, I don't miss the sun
Because it's in my baby's smile
And to think that I'm the lucky one
That will lead her down the aisle
Oh, each night I pray
That no one will steal her heart away
I can't wait until that lucky day
When I marry sweet Lorraine
For all we know
For all we know
We may never meet again
Before you go
Make this moment sweet again
We won't say goodnight
Until the last minute
I'll hold out my hand
And my heart will be in it
you always copy, paste and cheat
For all we know
This may only be a dream
We come and go
Like a ripple on a stream
So love me tonight
Tomorrow was made for some
Tomorrow may never come
For all we know
For all we know
This may only be a dream
We come and go
Like a ripple on a stream
So love me tonight
Tomorrow was made for some
Tomorrow may never come
For all we know
The christmas song
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
you always copy, paste and cheat
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
And tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you
Concorde
With a million stars in the galaxy
When I'm floating with them it's hard for me to see
I'm holding onto this dear Earth
As it spins around with me
With a million miles of odometry
And the moon like a goon staring back at me
I'm holding onto this dear Earth
With love and gravity
60 thousand feet up in the air
I can't wait to come down, drop down
I've been that fool, I let my fuel run low
Let my people know I'm all drop down
Slicing through the stratosphere
Twice the speed of sound
My life is moving under me
Before I touch the ground
30 thousand feet up in the air
I can't wait to get there, drop down
The only thing I seem to see around
Is sand in which you stand within my hand
Slicing through the stratosphere
Twice the speed of sound
My life is moving under me
Before I touch the ground, oh
30 thousand feet up in the air
I can't wait to come down, drop down
The only thing I seem to see around
Is sand in which you stand within my hand
Slicing through the stratosphere
Twice the speed of sound
You are my life that's moving under me
Before I touch the ground
And now, 10 thousand feet up in the air
I can't wait to get there
Drop down
Dad Gone Thing
Jack of all trade
Master of everything
Lived a life with a spice
For the party he brings
He could out-pray the Pope
More junk, more dope
He was my missin' link
Pour him another drink
He was always there
To hear the church-bells ringing
Front row, right pew
So that he could be seen
I was with him through all of this
But a few things that he missed
He didn't teach me a dad gone thing
But how to sing
He charmed all the ladies
They would watch his show
He made art from his heart
He could make a tear flow
He could out-play the devil
Out-smart him too
If you would hear him croon his tune
He would blow your mind too
He was always there
To hear the church-bells ringing
Front row, right pew
They might call him to do his thing
He spun around in the pulpit
Flashin' a diamond ring
He didn't teach me a dad gone thing
But how to sing
He charmed all the ladies
They would watch his show
He was smart, he was sharp
But didn't wanna let go
He could out-play the devil
But why did he play me?
I stood right in front of his stage
But still I was hard to see
He was always there
To hear the church-bells ringing
Front row, right pew
So that he could be seen
He would trade his only son
For the life that he could get
So the son went to the father's church
Stepped into the pulpit
Laying his head back, and opened his mouth
The church jumped up like spring
You didn't teach me a dad gone thing
But how to sing
And I won't sing my song
(Heavenly Father)
Sing my song
(Heavenly Father)
Heavenly Father
(Heavenly Father)
Can you hear my plea
(Heavenly Father)
Heavenly Father, now, now, yeah
(Heavenly Father)
(Heavenly Father)
Hey now, Heavenly Father
(Heavenly Father)
Can you hear my song
(Heavenly Father)
Can you hear my song
Revival Song
I try to run
And I grow weary
I try to walk
And I grow faint
Oh, I long to soar
On the wings like an eagle
But I look down
And I'm afraid
I'm afraid
But you life me higher
Out of the fire, out of the flames
I lost the feeling
But you give me meaning again
I'm singing revival (Revival)
Revival song (Revival)
I'm singing revival (Revival)
Revival song (Revival)
I tried to find you
Lost my way
Walked in the darkness
In search of day
I followed your footsteps
To the gates of the city
I saw your face
Oh, I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid
You life me higher
Out of the fire, out of the flames
I lost the feeling
But you give me meaning again
You life me higher
Out of the fire, out of the flames
I lost the feeling
But you give me meaning again
(Revival)
Singing revival (Revival)
Revival song (Revival)
I'm singing revival (Revival)
Revival song (Revival)
Oh, I'm singing revival (Revival)
Revival song (Revival)
I'm singing revival (Revival)
Revival song (Revival)
Oh, you give me meaning
You give me meaning
(Revival) Our revival
(Revival)
A resurrection (Revival)
I want my revival
I want my revival (Revival)
(Revival)
Oh, my revival (Revival)
Oh (Revival)
Oh
You're my revival
Oh, my revival
If Love Is
Overrated
If love is overrated
Let me be the one that is naive
If love is overrated
Let me be the one that is deceived
Let me find that your hands that are touching me
Is not the hand that's supposed to be
Your lips, an illusion
Let me be the only fool for your embrace
Let me fall upon my face
I like this strange illusion
If love is overrated
Why is it the only thing I serve
If love is overrated
Why is the one I'm in the one that I deserve
I can tell you, oh, it feels so real
Every touch that I steal
Your arms, an illusion
Let me be the only fool for your embrace
Let me fall upon my face
I like this strange illusion
Whoa, I'm okay
With love's never ending dream
It's a risk I like to take
In the hope I never wake
From this thing I call my fake reality
If love is overrated
Let me be the one that is naive
If love is overrated
Let me be the one that is deceived
Let me find that your hands that are touching me
Is not the hand that's supposed to be
Your lips, an illusion
Let me be the only fool that you embrace
Let me fall upon my face
I like this strange illusion
Whoa, I'm okay
Love's never ending dream
That's a risk I like to take
In the hope I'll never wake
From this thing I call my fake reality
If love is overrated
I like overrated
If love is overrated
I love overrated
If love is overrated
I am obsessed with overrated
If love is overrated
I'm in love with overrated
Overrated
Faith In Love
Your eyes, they tell the truth of your affection
Your song is all the ones I wanna hear
I believe in Jesus and all that he can do
And I wanna have a little faith in you
Your eyes, they tell the truth of your affection
Your songs are all the ones I'd like to hear
I believe in Jesus and all that he can do
But I wanna have a little faith in you
I emptied all the bags of my journey
And I found a broken heart or two
I believe in love and all that it can do
And I wanna have a little faith in you
I've been lost for forty years without your love
I've cried a river of tears without your love
Feel like I'm livin' in a modern miracle
Oh, then I found some faith in you
I've been lost for forty years
And I've cried a river, a river of tears
Well, it seems like I'm livin' in a modern miracle
'Cause I'm now havin' a little faith in you
Your eyes tell a story of my affection
The songs are the songs I wanna hear
I believe in Jesus and all that he can do
Now I wanna have a little faith in you
I've emptied out the bags of my long journey
Inside I found a broken heart or two
Oh girl, I believe in love and all that it can do
But I wanna have a little faith in you
'Cause I believe in you, oh, I believe in you
Oh, I believe in you, oh, I believe in you
Oh, I believe in you, oh, I believe in you
Oh, I believe in you, oh
'Cause I believe in you, oh, I believe in you
Oh, I believe in you, oh, I'm in love with you
(Oh, I believe in you, oh, I believe in you)
(Oh, I believe in you, oh, I'm in love with you)
(I believe in you, I'm in love with you)
I believe in love
(Gotta have faith)
Put my faith in love
(I believe in you, I'm in love with you)
Oh, I believe in love
(Gotta have faith)
I believe in the power of love
(Gotta have faith)
I believe in lovin' you
(Oh, I believe in you)
(Oh, I believe in you)
(Oh, I believe in you)
(Gotta have faith)
Merchants Of
Paradise
These merchants of paradise
Come say what you will
You sellers of God's creations
No longer free
These merchants of paradise
You plant your signs in the minds of children
The ones that don't know the names of their gods
You merchants of paradise
Someday they're going to live their lives in peace
You merchants of paradise
Come say what you will
You sellers of God's creations
No longer free
These merchants of paradise
You plant your minds in the minds of children
The ones that don't know the games of the gods
You merchants of paradise
Somebody's gonna let them live their lives in peace
Someday they'll go free
And they'll turn to the sun
When they go free
When they say to the sun
When they go free
They will say, "Where were you?"
They'll talk to the sun
And they'll say, "Where were you?"
They'll turn their face to the sun
They will say, "Where were you? Where were you?"
They'll cry to the sun
"Where were you? Where were you?"
When they go free
When they go free
When they go free
Long List Of Troubles
Just like cold steel shot hot out of a gun
Just like a orange peel left all day in the sun
I've got no feel that's done left me scarred
What don't kill me has done made me hard
Just like storms feel when you've got no place to run
Just like love feels when you thought she was the one
From the school of hard-knocks
Trapped between a rock and a hard place
What don't kill me has done made me hard
I've learned to breathe underwater
And lay fire to bed
I'm just a man under pressure
Like Muddy Waters said
Disappointment can drop me
From a thousand stories high
I got a spare set of wings
Watch me fly
Just like storms feel when you've no place to run
Just like love feels when you thought she was the one
The school of hard-knocks
Right between a rock and a hard place
What don't kill me has done made me hard
I've learned to breathe underwater
And lay fire to bed
I'm just a man under pressure
Like Muddy Waters said
Disappointment can drop me
From a thousand stories high
I've got a spare pair of wings
Oh, watch me fly
Taxes are due
And I'm through with you
I've been lonely a long time
I'm hungry now
And I was hungry then
I've gotta know them
I've got a notice just the other day
They said that I'm underwater
I'm underwater
Mister Holland
Hello, Mister Holland
And Rosie may come out and play
She's a good girl now
Won't be no trouble, no how
By the way, Mister Holland
I like the way you make no trouble of my skin
It's not a problem
Nor has it ever been
You invited me into your home
Treated me like I was grown
I was only 18
And Rosie was a beauty queen
Hello, Mister Holland
And Rosie may come out and play
I'm a good boy now
Won't be no trouble, no how
By the way, Mister Holland
I liked the way you treated me like a regular Joe
I wanted a soda
And you said Rosie could go
Anyway, I like your style
Seemed like I'll be around for a while
We can talk about a country mile
And listen to a blues record, check it out, oh
Hello, Mister Holland
And Rosie may come out and play
It's a good world now
Won't be no trouble, no how
And by the way, Mister Holland
I liked the way you treated me like a regular being
My name is not a problem
And oh, it never will
Anyway, I like your way
People ought to be able to play
And keep your soul as black as the night
When you walk in straight into the light
Oh now
Anyhow, I like your way
People ought to be able to play
And keep your soul as black as the night
As you walk into the brighter light
Mama used to fear for me
When you walk out in the world, you see
Some people will fear your face and name
But Mister Holland, don't play that game
Oh, Mister Holland
Oh, Mister Holland
Oh, Mister Holland
Oh, always treat me right
Oh, Mister Holland
Oh, Mister Holland
Oh, Mister Holland
Oh, Mister Holland always treat me right
Mister Holland
Hey, Mister Holland
Thank you, Mister Holland
You sure 'nuff treat me right
Mister Holland
Hey, Mister Holland
Hey, Mister Holland
But you always treat me right, oh
Modern Day
Apprentice
I'm a modern day apprentice for your love
I'm a modern day apprentice for your love
If I have to work for free, it'll be alright with me
I'm a modern day apprentice for your love
If I have to work all night for your love
If I have to work all night for your love
If I have to work all night, girl, it'll be alright
I'm a modern day apprentice for your love
And I won't write a few new pages
Till your book of love you'll see
What I write on those pages
Will help you work with me
I'm a modern day apprentice for your love
I'm a modern day apprentice for your love
I'm a modern day apprentice for your love
Everything You Touch Is Gold
Everything you touch is gold
That is why my soul is shinin'
Feel just like I'm just ten years old
Everything is new and surprisin'
You don't have to dig too deep
To find out your effect on me
'Cause everybody that I know can see
And they're asking me
What is goin' on in your life? Oh
Everything you touch is gold
That is why my soul is shinin'
Our story is not yet told
Oh girl, I think that you can stop minin'
I don't have to dig to see
My treasure standin' right in front of me
Everyone that I know is askin' me
What is goin' on in your life? Oh
And it feels like heaven
Touchin' your hair
But it's just like heaven
Callin' your name
But it's just like heaven
Sittin' near you
But it's just like heaven
Somebody's gonna have to bring me back to ground
Everything you touch is gold
That is why my soul is shinin'
Feel just like I'm ten years old
Everything is new and excitin'
You don't have to dig too deep
To find out your effect on me
'Cause everyone that I know in my life
Is asking me, "Is she gonna be your wife?"
Everything you touch is gold
Everything you touch is gold
Everything you touch is gold
Everything you touch is gold
Everything you touch is gold
Needing you here
Touchin' your hand
Seeing you in the mornin'
I could shine another song
I could write another song
There are a thousand things I could say
If I went there
I could write a thousand songs about you
If I went there
I could write a thousand songs about you
And I will
Gimme the time
Yes, I will
Gimme some time, yeah
And I will
Gimme some time
And I will
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
Don't you go nowhere
Keep it right there
Phoenix
Our love
Battered and worn
Tired and torn
You've grown tired of me
No love grows on its own
Left all alone
It's inspired in me
Love fallen from grace
Can rise from the ashes
And fall into place
Love is just like a Phoenix
It can fly, it can glow
And it's based upon the dreams that we've both been dreaming of
Promises, you know
Promise, you know
Love is just like a Phoenix
Let it sky, let it grow
This is just a thing that, oh, I've been dreaming of
The promises, you know
Promise, you know
In love
We've come so far
Look to the stars
Hold on to me
Take my wings
Hold on tight
Cling to my love
Hold on to me
A love fallen from grace
Can rise from the ashes
And fall into place
Love is just like a Phoenix
It can fly, it can glow
And it's based upon the dreams that we've both been dreaming of
Oh, the promise, you know
Promise, you know
Love is just like a Phoenix
Let it sky, let it grow
This is just the sort of thing that we've both been hoping for
The promises, you know
Promise, you know
So let's rise, rise, rise
Rise, rise, rise
Rise, rise, rise
Rise, rise, rise
Love is just like a Phoenix
It can fly, it can glow
And it's based upon the dreams that we've both been dreaming of
And, whoa, the promises, you know
Promise, you know
Love is just like a Phoenix
Let it sky, let it grow
This is just what we've both been dreaming of
Oh, the promises, you know
Promise, you know
Rise, rise, rise
Rise, rise, rise
Rise, rise, rise
Rise, rise, rise
Merry Go Round
Follow me around
Get up on my merry go round
Follow me around
Get up on my merry go round
You might choose the one that's light blue
The golden one seems like it's new
You can change your horse, but that don't change the course
Of my love
Follow me around
Get up on my merry go round
Follow me around
Get up on my merry go round
Golden one might seem nice to you
And I might be rusty, not new
You can change your horse, but that don't change the course
Of my love
Just imagine a life
Filled with wild rides and tricky games
Popcorn smells on carousels
Hot pots are roast, rollers coast all night long
Just imagine a life
Full of lots of pretty dreams
Have a toast if I may boast
We'll spin around without a scream
Here we go
Just imagine a life
Full of lots of pretty dreams
Have a toast if I may boast
We'll spin around without a scream
Follow me around
Get up on my merry go round
Follow me around
Get up on my merry go round
You can choose the golden one too
I hope that I'm good enough for you
You can change your horse, but that don't change the course
Of my love
Follow me around
Follow me around and around and around and around
And around and around and around and around
Real Truth
You can leave your ego at the door
When you come inside, you won't need it no more
This is no hour of make-believe
Open your mind and you'll receive
The real, the real
Everybody now can live a lie
Take it as their word, you dare not ask why
This is no hour of make-believe
Open your heart and you'll receive
The real, the real
You can leave your ego at the door (Leave it at the door)
When you come inside, you won't need it no more
This is no hour of make-believe
Open your mind and you'll receive
The real, the real
Everybody now can live a lie
Take it as their word, you never ask why
This is no hour of make-believe
Open your mind and you'll receive
The real, the real truth
(Ready to go)
Real truth
Real truth
Real truth
Real truth
Everybody now can live a lie
They can tell a story and you dare not ask why
This is no hour of make-believe
Open your mind and you'll receive
The real, the real truth
The real truth, oh
You Can Join My
Band
They say that life, for you
It ain't been no symphony
They say that your changes
Your arrangements ain't for modern day
You write songs of love
But no one's a believer
But I'm listenin'
You got what I'm missin'
You got that certain thang
That'll make 'em sing
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join me
They say your life
It ain't been no aria
Too many low notes
Not enough show notes
And it ain't for all of us
You write songs of love
But oh, there ain't no believers
But I'm listenin'
You got what I'm missin'
You got that certain thang
That'll make 'em sing
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join me
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join me
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join me
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join me
Life for you ain't been no symphony
They say that your changes
And your arrangements ain't for modern day
You write songs of love
But no one's a believer
But I'm listenin'
You got what I'm missin'
You got that certain thang
That'll make 'em sing
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join me
(You can join my band)
(You can join my band)
(You can join my band)
(You can join me)
You can join me
(You can join my band)
(You can join my band)
You can join my band
(You can join my band)
And oh
(You can join me)
(You can join my band)
You can join my band
(You can join my band)
(You can join my band)
If you've ever been on the outside
(You can join me)
You can join me
(You can join my band)
(You can join my band)
(You can join my band)
(You can join me)
You can join me
(You can join me)
(You can join me)
You can join me
You can join my band
You can join my band
You can join me
Perfect
Thank You
Thank You for making a place for me
Opening my eyes, and now I see
Thank You
Thank You, thank You, thank You
Thank You for shining a light on me
Putting me right where I'm s'posed to be
Thank You
Thank You, thank You, thank You
I'll never never know just why You love me so
How do You do what You do when You say that You love me
I have to stop and sing about the love You bring
You put the spark and the flame in the fire
You inspire me
Thank You for making a place for me
Opening my eyes, and now I see
Thank You
Thank You, thank You, thank You
Thank You for shining a light on me
Putting me right where I'm s'posed to be
Thank You
Thank You, thank You, thank You
Whatever I do is in Your name (I will thank You)
Whatever I say is in Your name (Lord, I thank You)
However I sing is in Your name (I will thank You)
However I love is in Your name (Lord, I thank You)
Whatever I do is in Your name (I will thank You)
Whatever I say is in Your name (Lord, I thank You)
However I sing is in Your name, oh (Lord, I thank You)
Rough-cut stone, I couldn't polish myself
Had to be done by someone else
Thank You, thank You, thank You, thank You, thank You
Thank You for lighting a fire under me
If I rise, there You'll be
Thank You, thank You, thank You, thank You
How I thank You
Oh, I thank You
(Wanna give thanks) Wanna give thanks
(Wanna give thanks) (I wanna thank God) Got to give thanks, oh
(Thank You)
(Wanna give thanks) (I wanna thank God) Wanna give thanks
(Thank You)
(Wanna give thanks) (I wanna thank God) Got to give thanks
Whatever I do is in Your name (I will thank You)
Whatever I say is in Your name (Lord, I thank You)
Whatever I sing is in Your name (I will thank You)
However I love is in Your name (Lord, I thank You)You)
Whatever I do is in Your name (I will thank You)
Whatever I say is in Your name (Lord, I thank You)
However I sing is in Your name, oh (I will thank You)
Oh, how I love is in your name (I will thank You)
If I cross that seven seas (Lord, I thank You)
It won't be because of me (I will thank You)
I can't move no mountain with my hand (Lord, I thank You)
But with You I can (I will thank You)
If I think the Lord can change this land (Lord, I thank You)
He got the whole thing in the palm of His hand (I will thank You)
I wanna thank You
I wanna thank You (Lord, I thank You)
Oh I thank You (Lord, I thank You)
(I will thank You) You own the lightning in Your hand
(Lord, I thank You) I am just a mortal man
(I will thank You) Even when I'm at my best
(I will thank You) I need You to do the rest
(I will thank You) Oh I thank You
(Even when I'm at my best, I am blessed that You do the rest)
(Even when I'm at my best, I am blessed that You do the rest)
(Even when I'm at my best, I am blessed that You do the rest)
(Even when I'm at my best, I am blessed that You do the rest)
When I was nine or ten
You became my beginning and my end
In between Lakeview and Haley Street
That's where the outdoor church would meet
Thank You
Thank You
Thank You
Holding On
(Disclosure feat. Gregory Porter / Caracal LP)
Shake it, sh-shake it...
Weight of love on my shoulders
I thought that it would be easier than this
I found my heart had grown colder
But the warmth of your kiss, I can't dismiss
Though my past has left me bruised
I ain't hiding from the truth
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
It keeps holding on and on
It keeps holding on and on
It keeps holding on and on
It keeps holding on and on
I've seen times that were harder
I remember the taste of bitterness
Won't you help me, my father
Help me fall in the love that I have missed
Though my past has left me bruised
I ain't hiding from the truth
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
But it's holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to make it
Played the part, but I can't fake it
It keeps holding on
And it's holding strong
Even though I tried to break it
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
Shake it, sh-shake it
It keeps holding on and on
It keeps holding on and on
It keeps holding on and on
It keeps holding on and on
Sh-shake it, shake it
Sh-shake it
Sh-shake it, shake it
Sh-shake it
Sh-shake it, shake it
Sh-shake it
Sh-shake it, shake it
Sh-shake it
It keeps holding on and on
It keeps holding on and on
It keeps holding on and on
It keeps holding on and on
I Will
Can anybody hear my song
Come and hear me now
Can anybody hear my song
Come near me now
We got children of the same God
Walking bold and strong
To the rhythm of the drum
Can anybody feel my love
'Cause it's cold outside
Can anybody feel my love
Has your well run dry
They are soldiers of the vanguard
Walking bold in stride
To the rhythm of the gun (Rhythm, rhythm, rhythm)
They are soldiers of the vanguard
Walking broad and wide
To the rhythm of the gun (Rhythm, rhythm, rhythm)
There's a river I'm looking for
With a source high and far away
I am wise enough to know
I should follow the old and gray
I have sold my things of value
Just to gеt here
I will sail my soul down the rivеr of love
I'm a fool for it, I'm a fool
I will (Can anybody hear my song)
I will (Can anybody hear my song)
There's a river we need to cross
Before the falls of the rocks below
I have learned my lesson the hard way
Now I'm wise enough to know
I have sold my things of value
Just to get here
I will sail my soul down the river of love
I'm a fool for it, I'm a fool
I will
I will
Anybody hear my song
Anybody hear my song (Anybody hear my song)
Anybody feel my love (Can you feel my love)
Anybody feel my love
We are children of same God
Walking bold in stride
To the rhythm of the drum
To the rhythm of the drum
To the rhythm of the drum
Can anybody hear my song
Can anybody hear my song
My Babe
(originally by Willie Dixon)
My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin'
She don't stand none of that midnight creepin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe
My babe, I know she love me, my babe
Oh yes, I know she love me, my babe
Oh yes, I know she love me
She don't do nothin' but kiss and hug me
My babe, true little baby, my babe
My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin'
Ev'rything she do she do so pleasin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe
My baby don't stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin'
When she's hot there ain't no coolin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe
True little baby, my babe
True little baby, my babe
She's my baby
She's my darling...
My babe, my babe, my babe, my babe, my babe...
Bad Girl Love
Everything my life has taught me
A love like ours is not supposed to be
Never throw your pearls out to the swine
Leave the bad girls behind you
Bad girl love
I been waiting on that bad girl love
As I wait outside the door
Of a tiny room, she finds herself
Bad girl love
I been waiting on that bad girl's love
I can't hide that she's beside me
At the point of no return
They would ever tell the truth
At saying love you'll be martyr
They would ever tell the truth
At saying love you'll have some pain
You'll stand there and you'll know
When comes the danger
Blows that come, you take
For sake of love
You'll stand there and you'll know
When comes a danger
The blows that come, you take
For sake of love
They would ever tell the truth, oh
And say that love is complicated
They would ever tell the truth, oh
At saying love you'll have some shame
You'll stand there and you'll know
When comes the danger
The blows that come, you take
For sake of love
But still you climb aboard
This lilting ship
Hold on, or lose your grip
For sake of love
Why Does My
Heart Feel So Bad
(originally by Moby)
Why does my heart feel so bad
Why does my soul feel so bad
Why does my heart feel so bad
Why does my soul feel so bad
Why does my heart feel so bad
Why does my soul feel so bad
Why does my heart feel so bad
Why does my soul feel so bad
He's open doors
He's open doors
He's open doors
He's open doors
He's open doors
He's open doors
He's open doors
He's open doors
He's open doors
He's open doors
Why does my heart feel so bad
Why does my soul feel so bad
Why does my heart feel so bad
Why does my soul feel so bad
He's open
He's open
He's open doors
He's open
He's open
He's open doors
He's open
He's open
He's open doors
These open
These open
These open doors
He's open
These open doors
He's open
These open doors
Why does my heart feel so bad
Why does my soul feel so bad
Why does my heart feel so bad
Why does my soul feel so bad
Dry Bones
(Troy Miller)
I won't die, won't bury, won't sink
'Cause love is the spirit I drink
I'll be free in the morning light
'Cause your touch is the medicine of life
There's a dance to this beat, let's shake
Every move, feel my body awake
There's a sound, you and me are one
And your hope is the rhythm I drum
Is your soul in the desert
Are your dreams in the sand
Can't dance with the devil
Till he's off your back
'Cause these dry, dry bones
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
'Cause these dry, dry bones
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
'Cause these dry, dry bones
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
'Cause these dry, dry bones
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
Take my hand, let it set you free
Keep on working on your destiny
There's healing in the air, get touched
'Cause you feel it
'Cause the message is love
Is your soul in the desert
Are your dreams in the sand
Can't dance with the devil
Till he's off your back
'Cause these dry, dry bones
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
'Cause these dry, dry bones
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
'Cause these dry, dry bones
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
Dry, dry bones
Rise up, gonna rise up
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
Gotta rise up, gonna rise up
Gotta rise
Them bones, them bones, them dry bones
Them bones, them bones, them dry bones
Them bones, them bones, them dry bones
Them bones, them bones, them dry bones
Them bones, them bones, hey
Dry, and dry, and dry, and dry
And dry, and dry, and dry, and dry
And dry
Rise up, oh
Hey
Love Runs Deeper
(feat. Cherise / Disney supporting Make-A-Wish)
When you open the door, I'll be standing there
With a heart full of joy and enough to spare
'Cause love runs deeper, love runs deeper than words
First page of a brand new beginning
A new stepdad gonna find myself in it
I know it's hard to adjust into the winds of change
But just like a compass, you can show me the way
She said, come on, there's plenty of room
But I just watch and learn, see how you do what you do
And how you get the magic jumping off of the page
A million questions running round in my brain
The math is simple but the feelings are not
When three becomes four, it's hard to even the odds
But you could count on me too, I'll be there for you
No pressure, take all the time you need to
When you open the door, I'll be standing there
You know that patience is pure, not going anywhere
Here believe in the silence, through the best and worst
The love runs deeper, love runs deeper than words
Life is such a blessing every waking minute
Perfect picture full of colors, always painted different
Stick together, yeah, we're here for the ride
Family forever, standing side by side
The math is simple but the feelings are not
When three becomes four, it's hard to even the odds
But you can count on me, I'll be there for you
No pressure, take all the time you need to
When you open the door, I'll be standing there
You know that patience is pure, not going anywhere
And I believe in magic and the way it works
'Cause love runs deeper, love runs deeper than words
Love runs deeper, love runs deeper (love runs deeper)
Love runs deeper, love runs deeper (love runs deeper)
It's
Probably Me
(Sting / Live at the polar music prize ceremony
2017)
If the night turned cold and the stars looked down
And you hug yourself on the cold cold ground
You wake the morning in a stranger's coat
No one would you see
You ask yourself, who'd watch for me
My only friend, who could it be
It's hard to say it
I hate to say it, but it's probably me
When your belly's empty and the hunger's so real
And you're too proud to beg and too dumb to steal
You search the city for your only friend
you always copy, paste and cheat
No one would you see
You ask yourself, who could it be
A solitary voice to speak out and set me free
I hate to say it
I hate to say it, but it's probably me
You're not the easiest person I ever got to know
And it's hard for us both to let our feelings show
Some would say I should let you go your way
You'll only make me cry
If there's one guy, just one guy
Who'd lay down his life for you and die
It's hard to say it
I hate to say it, but it's probably me
When the world's gone crazy and it makes no sense
There's only one voice that comes to your defense
The jury's out and your eyes search the room
And one friendly face is all you need to see
If there's one guy, just one guy
Who'd lay down his life for you and die
It's hard to say it
It's hard to say it, but it's probably me
It's hard to say it
It's hard to say it, but it's probably me
Oh, it's hard to say it
It's hard to say it, but it's probably me
Oh I would lay down my life
I would lay down my life for you
It's hard to say it, it's hard to say it
It's hard to say it, it's hard to say it
It's hard to say it
It's hard to say it but it's probably me
It's hard to say it
It's hard to say it but it's probably me
It's probably me, it's probably me
It's probably me, oh it's probably me
Natural Blues
(Reprise Version)
(feat. Gregory Porter & Amythyst Kiah)
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Went down the hill the other day
Soul got happy and stayed all day
Went down the hill the other day
Soul got happy and stayed all day
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
I went down the room, I didn't stay long
Looked on the bed and brother was dead
I went down the room, didn't stay long
Looked on the bed and brother was dead
Oh, oh, oh, my brother
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, my brother
Oh, oh, oh
Ooh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Ooh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Oh Lordy, my troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't
Let Me Be Misunderstood
( Nina Simone Cover / Jamie Cullum Feat. Gregory
Porter )
Baby, you understand me now
If sometimes you see that I'm mad
Don't you know that no one can always be an angel
When everything goes wrong, you see some bad
you always copy, paste and cheat
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Understand me, understand me
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree
With a joy that's hard to hide
Sometimes it seems again that all I have is worry
Then you're bound to see my other side
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
If I seem edgy
I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you
Life has its problems
I've got my share
That's one thing I never mean to do
Now baby I'm only human
I got faults like anyone
Sometimes I find myself alone regretting
Some little foolish thing
Some simple thing I've done
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Understand me, understand me, understand me
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Raining in my heart
(Buddy Holly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
The sun is out, the sky is blue
There's not a cloud to spoil the view
But it's raining, raining in my heart
The weather man says clear today
He doesn't know you've gone away
And it's raining, raining in my heart
Oh, misery, misery
What's gonna become of me
I tell my blues they mustn't show
But soon these tears are bound to flow
'Cause it's raining, raining in my heart
And it's raining, raining in my heart
And it's raining, raining in my heart
Oh, misery, misery
What's gonna become of me
I tell my blues they mustn't show
But soon these tears are bound to flow
'Cause it's raining, raining in my heart
Raining in my heart, raining in my heart
People Will Say
We're In Love
(Ella Fitzgerald, London Symphony Orchestra feat. Gregory Porter)
Don't throw bouquets at me
Don't please my folks too much
Don't laugh at my jokes too much
People will say we're in love
Don't sigh and gaze at me
Your sighs are so like mine
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
People will say we're in love
Don't start collecting things
Give me my rose and my glove
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
People will say we're in love
Don't praise my charm too much
Don't look so vain with me
Don't stand in the rain with me
People will say, people will say we're in love
Don't take my arm too much
Don't keep your hand in mine
Your hand feels so grand in mine
People will say we're in love
you always copy, paste and cheat
Don't dance all night with me
Till the stars fade from above
They'll see it's alright with me
People will say
They will say, they will say
They will say, they will say
We're in love
Grandma's
hands
(Bill Withers / Live with Ben L'oncle Soul)
Grandma's hands
Clapped in church on Sunday morning
Grandma's hands
Played a tambourine so well
Grandma's hands
Used to issue out a warning
She'd say, "Freddy don't you run so fast
Might fall on a piece of glass
"Might be snakes there in that grass"
Grandma's hands
Grandma's hands
Soothed a local unwed mother
Grandma's hands
Used to ache sometimes and swell
Grandma's hands
Used to lift her face and tell her
She'd say "Baby, Grandma understands
That you really love that man
Put yourself in Jesus hands"
Grandma's hands
you always copy, paste and cheat
Grandma's hands
Used to hand me piece of candy
Grandma's hands
Picked me up each time I fell
Grandma's hands
Boy, they really came in handy
She'd say, "Matty don't you whip that boy
What you want to spank him for
He didn't drop no apple core"
But I don't have Grandma anymore
If I get to heaven I'll look for
Grandma's hands
Christmas Prayer
(Paloma Faith)
Darling, it's that time of year
When everybody's full of love
So what the hell we think of?
Oh darling (darling), don't let it disappear
We've gotta give this one more try (give it one more chance)
My one last wish runs out tonight
And I can't wait, I can't wait, can't wait any longer
This aching heart is getting stronger
I know the way to make it all better
Back at the place we got together
Say that you'll meet me there
You're my wish, you're my Christmas prayer
Snowflakes falling in my hair and I ain't going anywhere
Say that you'll meet me there
You're my wish, you're my Christmas prayer
Santa's coming, I don't care
All I wanna know is will you be there?
Say that you'll meet me there
La la la la la
I guess we've done a lot of drifting apart
And I know there's a weight on your heart
Gonna take all my mistletoe (mistletoe, mistletoe)
And I'm not gonna let you go
I'm taking every step as fast as I can
To get me back to you
Hoping you'll feel the same
Bringing the magic rain
And I can't wait, I can't wait, can't wait any longer
This aching heart is getting stronger
I know the way to make it all better
Back at the place where we got together
Say that you'll meet me there
You're my wish, you're my Christmas prayer
Snowflakes falling in my hair and I ain't going anywhere
Say that you'll meet me there
You're my wish, you're my Christmas prayer
Santa's coming, I don't care
All I wanna know is will you be there?
Why can't every Christmas be the same
When I write my list, I write your name
Now I'm only wishing that you'll stay
Say that you'll meet me there
You're my wish, you're my Christmas prayer
Snowflakes falling in my hair
And I ain't going anywhere
Make Someone Happy
(Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra /
Feat. Gregory Porter)
Make someone happy
Make just one someone happy
Make just one heart the heart you sing to
One smile that cheers you
One face that lights when it nears you
One girl you're everything to
Fame if you win it
Comes and goes in a minute
Where's the real stuff in life to cling to
Love is the answer
Someone to love is the answer
Once you've found her
Build your world around her
Make someone happy
Make just one someone happy
And you will be happy, too
Make someone happy
One someone happy
One smile that cheers you
Lights when it nears you
Well fame if you win it
Comes and goes in a minute
Where's the real stuff in life to cling to
Love is the answer
Someone to love is the answer
Once you've found her
Build your world around her
Make someone happy
Make just one someone happy
And you will be happy, too
Go ahead and make them happy
Go ahead and make them happy
Happy
Fly Me to the Moon
(Bart Howard / Virtual Duet With Julie London)
Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like on
A-Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, darling, kiss me
Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you
Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like on
A-Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, darling, kiss me
Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you
Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like on
A-Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, darling, kiss me
Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you
Satiated (Been
Waiting)
(Dianne Reeves featuring Gregory Porter)
I've been waiting, anticipating
Contemplating this love affair
I'm so satisfied and overwhelmed
Cause I know all in love is fair
I've been searching for a long time
To find the passion that we share
And I feel what I feel and I can't go back
What I need, what I need is right here
you always copy, paste and cheat
What you gonna do
When there's no place to run to
You got me trippin' all over myself
(And I love it)
Your love is king
And if it's freedom you're needing, then take it
When you kiss me
I feel my soul stir
When you touch me
The world disappears
Cause you know what I like
And how I like it
And, Baby, I'm gonna, I'm gonna stay right here
Hold me close
Cause it feels so right
Its just life
Know its life with no guarantees
So kiss me now
Don't let go
Let's make love
And let it flow
What's a girl to do
When it's you that I run to
You've got me tripping all over myself
And I love it
Your love is king
And if its freedom you're needing
It's alright. I need my freedom, too
(it's cool to be free)
What you gonna do
When there's no place to turn to
You got me trippin' all over myself
Your love is king
And if it's freedom you're needing,
Just take it
Whenever you please
I'm not tryin' to go nowhere
Nowhere
Gonna be right here
Arms wide open
You and me, baby
You and me
My, my, my, my, my, baby...
Have
Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
(Renée Fleming feat. Gregory Porter)
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself
A merry little Christmas now
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Someday soon, we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Until then we'll have to muddle through, somehow
And have yourself
A merry little Christmas now
The Girl From Ipanema
(Antônio Carlos Jobim / Virtual Duet With Nat King
Cole)
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "A-a-a-h"
When she walks she's like a samba
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "A-a-a-h"
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
How can I tell her I love her
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
But each day as she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at me
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, I smile
But she doesn't see
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
How can I tell her I love her
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
But each day as she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at me
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, I smile
But she doesn't see
When she passes, I smile
But she doesn't see
She doesn't see
She doesn't see
Right Where You Are
(Lizz Wright Featuring Gregory Porter)
When you came here already running
Then I knew you couldn't stay
All I could do is sit right beside you
I'd never stand in your way
Right where you are stop for a minute
Shimmering there in the sun
I've gone so far, I'm so deep in it
My heart is already won
Come let me see those bright weary eyes
What gave you reason to cry
If you want to leave a story behind us
Don't be so strong tonight
you always copy, paste and cheat
Right where you are stop for a minute
Shimmering there in the sun
I've gone so far, I'm so deep in it
My heart is already won
So much time is lost in pride and noble regret
No regrets no regrets
Take one sweet night
To dance and forget
These working hands
Just like my door are open they never were closed
Yours for the taking
Ready and waiting
Let yourself in like you know
Right where you are stop for a minute
Right here in this amber light
We've come so far
We're so deep in it
Don't turn away til sunrise
Heart and Soul
(Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble feat. Lisa
Fischer & Gregory Porter)
Heart and soul
I fell in love with you heart and soul
The way a fool would do madly
Because you held me tight
And stole a kiss in the night
Heart and soul
I begged to be adored
I lost control
And tumbled overboard gladly
That magic night we kissed
There in the moon mist
Oh, but your lips are thrilling
Much too thrilling
Never before were mine so strangely willing
Now I see
Now I see
What one embrace can do
Look at me
Look at me
It's got me loving you
Madly, that little kiss you stole
Held all my heart and soul
Oh, but your lips are thrilling
Mmuch too thrilling
Never before were mine so strangely willing
But now I see
Now I see
What one embrace can do
Look at me
Look at me
It's got me loving you madly
That little kiss you stole
Held all my heart and soul
You got my heart and soul
Girl, you got my heart and soul
Forever
Making Love
(Trijntje Oosterhuis, Metropole Orkest)
Here close to our feelings
We touch again
We love again
Remember when we thought
Our hearts would never mend
And we're all the better for each other
There's more to love, I know
Than making love
Hear no more confusion
We see our lives
We live our lives
Remember when we thought
We never would survive
But now neither one of us is breaking
There's more to love, I know
Than making love
Some things never change
Some things sometimes do
Here close to our feelings
We touch again
We love again
And now I'm feeling strong enough
To let you in
And now neither one of us is breaking
Now we know there's more to love
Than making love
And I'll remember you
And making love
And I'll remember you
And I'll remember you
And I'll remember you
And I'll remember you
Christmas Wish
Silent Night
(Traditional)
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at Thy sight
Glories stream from Heaven above
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Christmas Waltz
(Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne)
Frosted windowpanes
Candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes on the tree
Santa's on his way
And he's filled his sleigh with things
For you and for me
It's that time of year
When the world falls in love
Every song you hear seems to say
"Merry Christmas
May your New Year's dreams come true"
And this song of mine
In three-quarter time
Wishes you and yours the same thing too
Frosted windowpanes
Candles gleaming
Painted candy canes on the tree
Santa's on his way
And he's filled his sleigh
With things and things and things
It's that time of year
When the world falls in love
Every song you hear seems to say
"Merry Christmas
May your New Year's dreams come true"
And this song of mine
In three-quarter time
Wishes you and yours the same thing too
Merry Christmas
And may all your New Year's dreams come true
Merry Christmas
And may all your New Year's dreams come true
Merry Christmas
And I hope every single New Year's dream comes true for you, I do
I wish this for you
I wish this for you
Everything's
Not Lost
Help me just to pass this test of time
I wish that I was blind
Strange thing to wish for
But I just can't unsee all this misery
Help me clear this fear that's in my mind
I wish that it was lost
I can't help but think this world is on the brink
In my mind
But everything's not lost (all is not lost)
'Cause Christmas and New Year is coming on strong
Everything's not lost (all is not lost)
'Cause Christmas and New Year is coming on strong
Everything is not lost (all is not lost)
'Cause Christmas and New Year is coming on strong
Good tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Help me just to cover my ears
'Cause I don't wanna hear
Strange thing to wish for
But I can't help but hear
Children in fear
Bangs from bombs
That shatter moms
To tears
But everything's not lost (all is not lost)
'Cause Christmas and New Year is coming on strong
Everything's not lost (all is not lost)
'Cause Christmas and New Year is coming on strong
Everything is not lost (all is not lost)
'Cause Christmas and New Year is coming on strong
Good tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Christmastime is here
Good tidings to men
Peace and joy
Someday At
Christmas
(Stevie Wonder)
Someday at Christmas, men won't be boys
Playing with bombs like kids play with toys
One warm December our hearts will see
A world where men are free
Someday at Christmas, there'll be no wars
When we have learned what Christmas is for
When we have found what life's really worth
There'll be peace on earth
Someday all our dreams will come to be
Someday in a world where men are free
Maybe not in time for you and for me
But someday at Christmas time
Someday at Christmas, we'll see a land
With no hungry children, no empty hand
One happy morning people will share
A world where people care
Someday at Christmas, there will be no tears
When all men are equal and none have fears
One shining moment, one prayer away
From our world today
Someday all our dreams will come to be
Someday in a world where people are free
Maybe not in time for you and for me
But someday at Christmas time
Someday at Christmas, man will not fail
Hate will be gone and love will prevail
Someday a new world that we can start
With hope in every heart
Someday all our dreams will come to be
Someday in a world where people are free
Maybe not in time for you and for me
But someday at Christmas time
Someday at Christmas time
Purple Snowflakes
(Marvin Gaye)
Softly they fall, where do they go?
(Purple snowflakes)
Cover the ground without a sound
(Gentle snowflakes)
Fall from the sky before your eyes
(It's so thrilling)
Blankets of white brighten the night
(Such a feeling)
They seem to say that our love is here to stay
We'll be cozy and warm until summer flowers bloom
Here in our midst, we're surely blessed
(Chestnuts roasting)
Over the heat, gee ain't life sweet?
(Tootsies toasting)
Drifting on air without a care
(Purple snowflakes)
Cover the ground without a sound
(Love the snowflakes)
As sure as snowflakes fall from the gloom
I will always remember this night here with you
Snowflakes, pretty little snowflakes
Snowflakes, pretty purple snowflakes
Here in our midst, we're surely blessed
(Chestnuts roasting)
Over the heat, gee ain't life sweet?
(Tootsies frosting)
Drifting on air without a care
(Purple snowflakes)
Cover the ground without a sound
(Lovely snowflakes)
As sure as snowflakes fall gently from the gloom
I will always remember this night with you
Snowflakes, pretty purple snowflakes
Snowflakes, pretty purple snowflakes
Snowflakes, pretty purple snowflakes
Snowflakes, pretty purple snowflakes
Snowflakes, pretty purple snowflakes
Snowflakes, pretty purple snowflakes
Snowflakes, pretty purple snowflakes
Snowflakes, pretty purple snowflakes
Snowflakes, pretty purple snowflakes
Snowflakes, pretty purple snowflakes
Little Drummer Boy
(Trapp Family)
"Come," they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
"A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
So, to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum
When we come."
Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pu rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum
pum
Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum
On my drum?
Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
I played my best, played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
Me and my drum
Me and my drum
Me and my drum
What
Are You Doing New Year's Eve
(Margaret Whiting)
Maybe it's much too early in the game
Aah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year's
New Year's Eve?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
Welcoming in the New Year
New Year's Eve?
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of a thousand invitations
You received
Aah, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
"What are you doing New Year's
New Year's Eve?"
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of a thousand invitations
You received
Oh, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
"What are you doing New Year's
New Year's Eve?"
New Year's Eve
Christmas Wish
Ever wonder why I don't cry for tomorrow
Had a mother down on when they need to prey
She would tell me all the good news to cleanse all my sorrow
I sing about all that good news on Christmas day
We would all hold hands around the dinner table
She made turkey, greens, cornbread and candied yams
We would pray and give the food away
That's the kinda thing you do on Christmas day
Hold back my tears
Hold back my tears
When I think about the gifts they gave to me
If I had one wish, one gift to give this day
It would be to kiss my momma on Christmas day
She would say, "Children, go into your closets
Pick your nicest things and prepare them to give away
There's some children down the street with no toys which to play
That's the kinda thing you'd do on Christmas day."
We would all hold hands around the dinner table
She made turkey, greens, cornbread and candied yams
We would pray and say grace then give the food away
That's the kinda thing you do on Christmas day
Hold back my tears
Hold back my tears
When I think about the gifts she gave to me
If I had one wish, one gift to get that day
It would be to kiss my momma on Christmas day
If I had one wish, one wish to get that day
It would be to kiss my momma on Christmas day
If I had one wish, one thing that I could say
It would be "Mamma, I love you this Christmas day."
Christmas wish
Christmas wish
Christmas wish
Christmas wish
Cradle In
Bethlehem
(Nat King Cole)
Sing sweet and low your lullaby 'til angels say, "Amen."
A mother tonight is rocking a cradle in Bethlehem
While wise men follow through the dark a star that beckons them
A mother tonight is rocking a cradle in Bethlehem
"A little child will lead them,"
The prophets said of old
In storm and tempest keep 'em
Until the bell is tolled
Sing sweet and low a lullaby 'til angels say, "Amen."
A mother tonight is rocking a cradle in Bethlehem
"A little child will lead them,"
The prophets said of old
In storm and tempest keep 'em
Until the bell is tolled
Sing oh sing sweet and low a lullaby 'til angels say, "Amen."
A mother tonight is rocking a cradle in Bethlehem
A cradle in Bethlehem
A cradle in Bethlehem
A cradle in Bethlehem
Do You Hear
What I Hear
(Harry Simeone Chorale)
Said the night wind to the little lamb
"Do you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb
Do you see what I see"
A star, a star
Dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
"Do you hear what I hear
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear"
A song, a song
High above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty King
"Do you know what I know
In your palace warm, mighty King
Do you know what I know"
A child, a child
Shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Said the King to the people everywhere
"Listen to what I say
Pray for peace, people everywhere
Listen to what I say."
The child, the child
Sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
Do you hear what I hear
Do you see what I see
Christmas Time
Is Here
(Vince Guaraldi)
Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all
That children call
Their favorite time of year
Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times
And ancient rhymes
Of love and dreams to share
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there
Christmas time is here
Families growing near
Oh that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there
Christmas time is here
Families growing near
Oh that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Oh that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Heart For
Christmas
Thinking back to when I was a kid
We never knew where Christmas toys were hid
Staying up so we could hear the sound
Reindeer flying all around
You might say Christmas is for girls and boys
So they can have their fun and joys
If Christmas is for children and children turned to men
Give me a heart of Christmas again
Thinking back to when I did believe
A heart and open arms to reassure me
I lift my head to look up to the light
Feel the love that comes on Christmas night
You might say Christmas is for girls and boys
So they can have their fun and joys
If Christmas is for children and children turned to men
Give me a heart of Christmas again
Did you find a box of jade inside a bag of coal for you?
Was it colder every Christmas time in this life that we go through?
Don't let your light be faded by disappointing end
Christmas can renew your heart
Be a child all over again
For Christmas and all
If Christmas is for girls and boys
So they can have their fun and joys
If Christmas is for children and children turned to men
Give me a heart of Christmas again
Give me a heart of Christmas again
Give me a heart of Christmas again
And oh Christmas, I miss you
There's like it used to be
And whoa
I can remember
I can remember
I can remember
I can remember
Afro Blue
(Harold Mabern feat. Gregory Porter)
Dream of a land my soul is from
I hear a hand stroke on a drum
Shades of delight, cocoa hue
Rich as the night, afro blue
Elegant boy, beautiful girl
Dancing for joy, delicate whirl
Shades of delight, cocoa hue
Rich as the night, afro blue
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Dream
Oh I had a dream of a land
Whispering trees, echo their sighs
Passionate pleas, tender replies
Shades of delight, cocoa hue
Rich as the night, afro blue
Lovers in flight upward they glide
Burst at the height slowly subside
Shades of delight, cocoa hue
Rich as the night, afro blue
Two lovers dance face to face
With undulating grace
They gently sway then slip away
To some secluded place
Shades of delight, cocoa hue
Rich as the night, afro blue
Dream of a land
Dream
America The Beautiful
O beautiful for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain
America, America
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea
America, America
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea
Black Is The Color (Of My true love's hair)
(Nina Simone)
Black, black, black is the color
Of my true love's hair
Her lips are like some roses fair
She has the sweetest smile and gentless hands
I love the ground where on she stands
I love my lover
And well she knows
I love the ground where on she goes
I wish that day it soon will come
When she and I could be as one
you always copy, paste and cheat
Black, black, black is the color
Of my true love's hair
Her lips are like some roses fair
She has the sweetest smile and gentless hands
I love the ground where on she stands
Black is the color of my true love's hair
Black is the color of my true love's hair
Black is the color of my true love's hair
Broken Heart
(Magnus Lindgren Feat. Gregory Porter / Souls LP
2013)
This is not what it seems
I've had my fill of dreams
Something's I don't forget
But you're the sweetest yet
Take me in your arms again
That's where we both belong
It's the logical place to start again
From the edge of a broken heart
There's been some big mistakes
But now we are wide awake
Things fo from bad, bad to worse
When you don't choose to put love first
I know there's been some times
When love seemed so jaded
It's not for lack of trying
And after all we nearly made it
To that place, we're not the same
But I'm still waiting let me explain
We're back where we started from
Now we know just what went wrong
And all those tears have gone
This is not what it seems
I've had my fill of dreams
Something's I don't forget
But you're the sweetest yet
You ought to know by now
We'll get there some way somehow
'Cause we're caught in a memory so sharp
On the edge of a broken heart
Broken Heart
But Beautiful
( Johnny Burke / Live )
Love is funny or is sad
Or it's quiet or it's mad
It's a good thing or it's bad
But beautiful
Beautiful to take a chance
And if you fall, you fall
And I'm thinking
That I wouldn't mind at all
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Love is tearful or is gay
It's a problem or it's play
It's a heartache either way
But beautiful
And I'm thinking
If you were mine
I would never let you go
And that would be
But beautiful I know
Love is tearful or is gay
It's a problem or it's play
It's a heartache either way
But beautiful
And I'm thinking
If you were mine
I would never let you go
And that would be
But beautiful I know
Central Park Serenade
(Renée Fleming feat. Gregory Porter)
Central Park Serenade
Count the minutes, counted the days
Now I'm on my way back to you
Been away much too long
Another minute and I'll be gone
My missing you days are all through
I'll take an early flight
I'll take a taxi ride
And I'll be there
And I'll be there in no time flat
Good to be back, good to be back again
I don't know why, know why I ever left
But I'm coming back now
Slice of heaven right off the city streets
Touch of magic under my feet
And a band plays on
And everybody sings along
Central Park, winter day
Mothers talking while children play
I'll take a hot chocolate to go
And take in all the crazy sights
Far from all the traffic lights
And stop and tell a stranger or two "Hello"
Watch lovers passing by
I'll have a snowball fight
And take a ride inside a horse drawn sleigh at night
Good to be back, good to be back again
I don't know why, know why I ever left
But I'm coming back now
Slice of heaven right off the city streets
Touch of magic under my feet
And a band plays on
And everybody sings along
Central Park, winter night
When the city comes alive
You never know what the night will bring
Christmas in the park after dark
Who knows who's gonna steal your heart
You feel like you're ready for anything
You never know tonight
Someone might catch your eye
Walk in your world
And change your whole world just like that
Good to be back, good to be back again
I don't know why, know why I ever left
But I'm coming back now
Slice of heaven right off the city streets
Touch of magic under my feet
And a band plays on
And everybody sings along
Everybody sings
And everybody sings along
Sings along
Do You Feel Like I
Feel
(Nicola Conte feat. Gregory Porter)
Hey, little sister
Have you heard the news today
We're gonna shape the world away
Hey, little darling
Have you seen the skies in grey
Our love has cleared the clouds away
Stop, look and listen to your heart
Do you feel like I feel
I wanna make the church bells sing
Do you feel like I feel
I wanna let our freedom ring
Do you feel like I feel
I wanna give you everything
Oh do you feel like I feel
I wanna let our freedom ring, oh
Sweet, little sister
Let's get together with our souls
And let's move on beyond a goal
Hey, little darling
I see the flowers in your eyes
So innocent and wise
Start looking and listen to my heart
Oh do you feel like I feel
I wanna make the church bells sing
Do you feel like I feel
I wanna let our freedom ring
Do you feel like I feel
I wanna give you everything
Do you feel like I feel
I wanna let our freedom ring, oh
Hey, come on with me
Sweet soul sister
My soul sister
Sweet, soul sister
Sweet, soul sister
Go Tell It On The
Mountain
(Anita Wilson feat. Gregory Porter)
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Mary’s baby is not just an ordinary baby
Tell them the saviour is born
Oh yes the saviour is born
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Mary’s baby is not just an ordinary baby
Tell them the saviour is born
While shepherds watch their flock by night
From heaven shines a holy light
They trembled when above the earth
They heard the angels singing about Jesus birth
Help me sing
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Mary’s baby is not just an ordinary baby
Tell them the saviour is born
Down in the manger Christ was born
God sent salvation Christmas morn
Now we seek him day and night
And I know
Ain’t no mountain high
Ain’t no valley low
No river wide enough to stop me
When I call His name
He comes in a hurry
I don’t have to worry, no
'Cause I know that there's
Ain’t no mountain high enough
To keep me from telling, telling everybody, no
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Nothing can keep me from telling the world
Ain’t no mountain high enough
To keep me from telling, telling everybody, no
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Nothing can keep me from telling the world
Nothing can keep me from telling the world
Mary’s baby was not just an ordinary baby, oh
And if we tell the world then maybe
Maybe, maybe they’ll come to know this extraordinary baby
Tell them the saviour is born
Heaven
("Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" OST)
You make a wish, you cast a spell
You hope an angel rings a bell
You find yourself still in love with love
You pulled the petals from the stem
You pray that you'll be her and him
You hope for some sweet message from above
How do you come down from Heaven
I'm glad that you came down from Heaven
Did you tumble down
Did you hit the ground
How did you get here, my dear
It isn't very clear, my dear
When your hand meets mine
It is so divine, my dear
Love can heal the sting of the pain
Purify just like the rain
Wash your tears away
And dry them in the sun
How did you get here, my dear
Isn't it very clear, my dear
When your lips meet mine
It is so divine
And I'm in Heaven
Love can heal the sting of pain
Purify just like the rain
Wash your tears away
And dry them in the sun
How did you get here, my dear
It isn't it very clear, my dear
But when your lips meet mine
It is so divine
And I'm in Heaven
Mm-mm-mm, yes, I'm in Heaven
Mm, yes, I'm in Heaven
His Eye Is On The
Sparrow
(Live at BBC One)
Why should I feel discouraged
Why should the shadows come
Why should my heart be lonely
And long for heaven, heaven and home
When Jesus is my portion
My constant Friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watched it over me
you always copy, paste and cheat
I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
For His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches over me
I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
For His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches
And I know He watches
And I know He watches over me
In My Heart
(Resound NYC Version)
(Moby)
Lord I want
To be up
In my heart
Lord I want
To be up
In my heart
Lord I want
To be up
In my heart
Lord I want
To be up
In my heart
Lord I want
To be up
In my heart
Be
Oh
Just in my heart, oh Lord
Just in my heart, oh Lord
Be
Oh
Just in my heart, oh Lord
Just in my heart, oh Lord
Lord I want
To be up
In my heart
Lord I want
To be up
In my heart
Be
Oh
Just in my heart, oh Lord
Just in my heart, oh Lord
Be
Oh
Just in my heart, oh Lord
Just in my heart, oh Lord
Let It Be
(Milos Karadaglic feat. Gregory Porter / Blackbird,
the Beatles LP 2016)
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be
And when the broken-hearted people
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer
Let it be
For though they may be parted there is
Still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer
Let it be
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow
Let it be
I wake up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let The Good Times
Roll
(Andreas Varady feat. Gregory Porter)
Hey everybody
Let's have some fun
You only live but once
And when you're dead you're done
So let the good times roll
Hey let the good times roll
We don't care if you're young or old
You oughtta get together and let the good times roll
you always copy, paste and cheat
Don't sit there mumbling
Talkin' trash
If you want to have a ball,
You got to go out and spend some cash
And let the good times roll
Woah let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
You oughtta get together and let the good times roll
You know you wanna let the good times roll
Hey, you know you really wanna let the good times roll
We don't care if you're young or old
You oughtta get together and let the good times roll
It don't matter if it's stormy weather
Birds of a feather got to stay together
So get yourself together
Let the good times roll
Love's
Work
(Robin McKelle feat. Gregory Porter)
All the hustle of the day getting me down
Don't think I'm gonna make it
Giving everything I got
How much more can I take it
I've been doing it alone too long
But life is better
When you're around
And the sun shines brighter
Things are moving along
I'm not looking back towards yesterday
Gonna make a change
I know when I say
We'll make it
We'll make love work
Like it should
Looking out for each other
We'll take it slow, one day at a time
You can't plan forever
'Cause love's work is never done
Home at midnight up at five
Doing my thing
Taking care of my family
I'm doing everything I can
To be the man that I wanna be
you always copy, paste and cheat
Days are long
Nights are short
But with all the time
I've wasted away
I'm not looking back towards yesterday
Gonna make a change
Believe when I say
We'll make it
We'll make love work
Like it should
Looking out for each other
We'll take it slow, one day at a time
You can't plan forever
'Cause love's work is never done
Maybe someday we can leave on a trip to Rome
Have a house up in the country we can call our own
We can make it anywhere
Living life without a care
We'll make love work
Like it should
Looking out for each other
We'll take it slow, one day at a time
You can't plan forever
We'll make love work
Like it should
Looking out for each other
We'll take it slow, one day at a time
You can't plan forever
'Cause love's work
'Cause love's work is never done
Moanin'
(Great Voices of Harlem LP)
Every Mornin' finds me moanin'
I'm alone and crying the blues
I'm so tired of paying the dues
Every body knows I'm moanin'
Every evening I am moanin'
Cuz of all I the trouble I see
Life's a loosing gamble to me
Every body knows I moanin'
Lord I spend many a days and nights alone with my grief
And I pray, really and truly pray
Somebody will come and bring me relief
you always copy, paste and cheat
Every mornin' finds me moanin'
I'm alone and crying the blues
I'm so tired of paying my dues
Every body knows I'm moanin'
Every body knows I'm moanin'
Natural Blues
(Reprise Version)
(Moby feat. Gregory Porter & Amythyst Kiah / Reprise
LP)
Oh Lordy
My trouble so hard
Oh Lordy
My trouble so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh Lordy
My trouble so hard
Oh Lordy
My trouble so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Went down the hill
The other day
Soul got happy
And stayed all day
Went down the hill
The other day
Soul got happy
And stayed all day
Oh Lordy
My trouble so hard
Oh Lordy
My trouble so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
I went down the room
Didn't stay long
Looked on the bed
And brother was dead
I went down the room
Didn't stay long
Looked on the bed
And brother was dead
Oh my brother
Oh Lordy
My trouble so hard
Oh Lordy
My trouble so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh Lordy
My trouble so hard
Oh Lordy
My trouble so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Out Of My Control
("Blithe Spirit" OST)
There are some things that are out of my control
Like the wind and the rain and the snow
You've completely overpowered my soul
There are some things that are out of my control
You make it summer every day of the year
One glance from you and the clouds disappear
Like forces of nature, we were meant to be here
Now this flame in my heart burns for you
There are some things that are out of my control
Passing time, the seasons growing old
You've completely overpowered my soul
There are some things that are out of my control
You make it summer every day of the year
One glance from you and the clouds disappear
Like forces of nature, we were meant to be here
Now this flame in my heart burns for you
There are some things that are out of my control
Like the wind and the rain and the snow
You've completely overpowered my soul
There are some things that are out of my control
There are some things that are out of my control
Papa was a rolling
stone
(The Temptations / Live)
It was the third of September
That day I'll always remember, yes I will
'Cause that was the day that my daddy died
I never got a chance to see him
Never heard nothin' but bad things about him
Momma I'm depending on you to tell me the truth
Momma just hung her head and said
Papa was a rolling stone
Wherever he laid his hat was his home
And when he died, all he left us was alone
Papa was a rolling stone
Wherever he laid his hat was his home
And when he died, all he left us was alone
you always copy, paste and cheat
I love music
Any kind of music
Just as long as it's grooving
Purple Rain
(Prince Tribute)
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you
Bathing in the purple rain
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
Baby, I could never steal you from another
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
you always copy, paste and cheat
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain
Only wanted to see you
Only wanted to see you
Only wanted to see you
In the purple rain
Running (Refugee Song)
(Keyon Harrold, Andrea Pizziconi & Jasson Harrold
Featuring Gregory Porter & Common)
Can you see strength in my eyes
I used to sleep through the night
Then horror came;
There were no lights, no sirens, just guns
It was violent
And we had to run or die
I'm running
I'm running
I'm running
I'm running
So much time wasted in tents
Seventeen years inside a fence
I ran from the war, homeless, no school, no future
I'm a ghost, but not finished, I will rise
Say, oo, are we all alone
Say, no, I'll never forget my home
you always copy, paste and cheat
Running from the place that I know
I'm running, what direction should I go
I'm running, so tired and so worn
I won't stop until I'm safe and strong
Where I'm running to
Is running through my mind
Always on the run
Am I running out of time
Darkness in my way
I pray that the sun will shine
Started from the bottom
And that was underlined
By the place that I'm from
Sometimes is undivine
I hear them songs of freedom
And they running through my mind
Close my eyes, imagine a place next to me
Where I no longer can be labeled a refugee
Destiny, oh, somewhere down these dark roads
Yeah, we the lost tribe but we found our souls
Cold rain, all pain, I left along the way
I fight through the night, just to find a stronger day
Running from the place that I know
I'm running, what direction should I go
Keep running, so tired and so worn
I won't stop until I'm safe and strong
Had to flee the place you love
Tough as nails when things got rough
Many fathers told their sons and daughters
Say oh
Don't stop running ‘till you're home
Say oh, Refugee song
Say oh, Refugee song
Say oh, Refugee song
Say oh, Refugee song
Sinnerman
(Nina Revisited... A Tribute To Nina Simone - 2015)
Oh sinnerman, where you gonna run to
Sinnerman, where you gonna run to
Sinnerman, where you gonna run to
All on that day
Well I run to the rock, please hide me
I run to the rock, please hide me
I run to the rock, please hide me
All on that day
But the rock cried out, I can't hide you
The rock cried out, I won't hide you
The rock cried out, I ain't gonna hide you guy
All on that day
I said, rock, what's a matter with you, rock
Don't you see I need you, rock?
All on that day
you always copy, paste and cheat
So I run to the river, it was bleedin'
I run to the sea, it was bleedin'
I run to the sea, it was bleedin'
All on that day
So I run to the river, it was boilin'
I run to the sea, it was boilin'
I run to the sea, it was boilin'
All on that day
Power, power
Power, power
Power, power
Send down power, power lord
Send down power, power lord
Send down power, power lord
Send down power, power lord
Send down power, power lord
Send down power, power lord
Send down your power, power lord
Power, power
Power, power
Power, power
Where you gonna run
Where you gonna run
Where you gonna run to
Where you gonna run to
Where you gonna run to
Can't you feel the spirit
Power, power
Power, power
Power
Small Stuff
(Magnus Lindgren Feat. Gregory Porter / Souls LP
2013)
You can take steps but don't sweat
The small stuff, small stuff
Regrets, just don't sweat the small stuff
It ain't nothing but a waste of time
Forget, just don't sweat
The small stuff, small stuff
Get set, and don't sweat the small stuff
'Cause things are gonna work out fine
Dreams are all that we need
Or all that we want
Life is a series of scenes
That memories haunt
Seems like we're spinning our wheels
Climbing those walls
Wake up and see how it feels
When your number's called
Forget, just don't sweat
The small stuff, small stuff
Get set, and don't sweat the samll stuff
'Cause things are gonna work out fine
You can take steps but don't sweat
The small stuff, small stuff
You'll have regrets, just don't sweat the small stuff
It ain't nothing but a waste of time
You can forget, just don't sweat
The small stuff, small stuff
Get set, and don't sweat the small stuff
'Cause things are gonna work out fine
Dreams are all that we need
Or all that we want
Life is a series of scenes
That memories haunt
Seems like we're spinning our wheels
Climbing those walls
Wake up and see how it feels
When your number's called
Wake up and see how it feels
Wake up and see how it feels
When your number's called
Someday
We'll All Be Free
( Donny Hathaway Cover / Stephane Belmondo 'Ever After' 2013 )
Hang onto the world as it spins around
Just don't let the spin get you down
Things are moving fast
Hold on tight and you will last
Keep your self-respect your very bright
Get yourself in gear, keep your stride
Never mind your fears
Brighter days will soon be here
Take it from me
Someday we'll all be free
you always copy, paste and cheat
Keep on walking tall, hold you head up high
Lay your dreams right up to the sky
Sing your greatest song
And you'll keep, going, going on
Keep your self-respect your very bright
Get yourself in gear, keep your stride
Never mind your fears
Brighter days will soon be here
Take it from me
Someday we'll all be free
Take it from me
Someday we'll all be free
Take it from me
Someday we'll all be free
Take it from me
Someday we'll all be free...
Souls
(Magnus Lindgren Feat. Gregory Porter / Souls LP
2013)
This is my soul
This is my soul calling
This is my soul
Reaching out to you
I can't let go
I can't let go, I'm falling
I can't let go
Will you reach out oo
Like the sunrise
For one moment
You passed by
And then you were gone
I want more
I want more of your love
I want some more
Why can't you see
This is my soul
This is my soul, all I'm made of
This is my soul
Crying to be free
This is my soul
Crying to be free
This is my soul
This is my soul
When the night falls
In the silence
There I wonder
Does your light still shine for me
I want more
I want more of your love
I want some more
Why can't you see
This is my soul
This is my soul, all I'm made of
This is my soul
Crying to be free
Stand By Me
(Ben E. King / Til Bronner Feat. Gregory Porter)
When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No, I won't be afraid
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me
And darlin', darlin'
Stand by me, oh, stand by me
Oh, darling, stand by me
Stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
Well I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me
And darlin', darlin'
Stand by me, oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now, stand by me
Stand by me
you always copy, paste and cheat
And darlin', darlin'
Stand by me, oh, stand by me
Oh, stand, stand by me
Stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble
Oh stand by me, oh, stand by me
Oh stand by me
Stop Crying Your
Heart Out
(BBC Radio 2 Allstars feat. Gregory Porter)
Hold up
Hold on
Don't be scared
You'll never change what's been and gone
May your smile, may your smile
Shine on, shine on
Don't be scared, don't be scared
Your destiny may keep you warm
'Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them some day
Just take what you need
And be on your way
And stop crying your heart out
Get up, get up
Come on, come on
Why're you scared, I'm not scared
You'll never change what's been and gone
'Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them some day
Just take what you need
And be on your way
And stop crying your heart out
Stop crying your heart out
'Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them some day
Take what you need
And be on your way
And stop crying your heart out
We're all of us stars
We're fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see us some day
Just take what you need
And be on your way
And stop crying your heart out
Stop crying your heart out
Stop crying your heart out
Stop crying your heart out
Suzanne
(Leonard Cohen / Here it is LP)
Suzanne takes you down to her place near the river
You can hear the boats go by
You can spend the night beside her
And you know that she's half crazy
But that's why you want to be there
And she feeds you tea and oranges
That come all the way from China
And just when you mean to tell her
That you have no love to give her
Then she gets you on her wavelength
And she lets the river answer
That you've always been her lover
And you want to travel with her
And you want to travel blind
And you know that she will trust you
For you've touched her perfect body with your mind
And Jesus was a sailor
When he walked upon the water
And he spent a long time watching
From his lonely wooden tower
And when he knew for certain
Only drowning men could see him
He said "All men will be sailors then
Until the sea shall free them"
But he himself was broken
Long before the sky would open
Forsaken, almost human
He sank beneath your wisdom like a stone
And you want to travel with him
And you want to travel blind
And you think maybe you'll trust him
For he's touched your perfect body with his mind
Now Suzanne takes your hand
And she leads you to the river
She is wearing rags and feathers
From Salvation Army counters
And the sun pours down like honey
On our lady of the harbour
And she shows you where to look
Among the garbage and the flowers
There are heroes in the seaweed
There are children in the morning
They are leaning out for love
And they will lean that way forever
While Suzanne holds the mirror
And you want to travel with her
And you want to travel blind
And you know that you can trust her
For she's touched your perfect body with her mind
Sweet country love
song
(Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchectra)
Sweet country love song
From you to me
Sweet country love song
A soothing melody
From your country love song
From you to me
I've got that old feeling
Staring inside
It comes with the music
And it fills me with pride
From your sweet country love song
From you to me
Won't somebody need me
Damn that old country road
I want to go back
Like the stories of old
Stories of love
That bring me to sing
Soul of friendship
Of a harmony that ring (?)
I hear the voices
Welcoming me
Calling me home
With that sweet melody
Of your sweet country love song
From you to me
From you to me
From you to me
The Eternal Kansas
City
(Van Morrison feat. Gregory Porter)
Excuse me do you know the way to Kansas City
Excuse me do you know the way to Kansas City
Excuse me do you know the way to Kansas City
Excuse me do you know the way to Kansas City
Train down to St. Louis in Missouri
Pass over to the city you know that one
Where the farmer's daughter digs the farmer's son
Dig your Charlie Parker
Basie and Young
Witherspoon and Jay McShann
They will come
Excuse me do you know the way to Kansas City
Excuse me do you know the way to Kansas City
Excuse me do you know the way to Kansas City
Excuse me do you know the way to Kansas City
you always copy, paste and cheat
Lady Liberty in waiting
You know she lights the way
Her name is Billie, she's a Holiday
And the city is eternal, can't you see
It's inside of you and it's inside of me
Lady Liberty in waiting
You know she lights the way
Her name is Billie, she's a Holiday
And the city is eternal, can't you see
It's inside of you and it's inside of me
You know the way to Kansas City...
The Man from Hyde Park
(Harold Mabern feat. Gregory Porter)
There’s a man that I know with a TV show
He can show you the chords that you need to know
He’s amazing by far with his harmonies and melodies
He’s always been that way
How can he produce chords of such great use
I first met him a long time ago Southside
He was standing in front of a club outside
Then I told him to go in and play
With the guys up on the stand
And his playing was grand
you always copy, paste and cheat
Shortly after that day, I heard D.B. say
I need someone to help me out while Duke’s away
He took lessons from Chris, but he learned from them all
Then he packed up his bags and split for the Big Apple in the fall
He arrived on the scene trying to find some work
Donald, Alfred and Frank signed him up to make a date, a bright young turk
He is constantly trying to improve all of his skills and make his mark
The man from Hyde Park
Shortly after that day, I heard D.B. say
I need someone to help me out while Duke’s away
He took lessons from Chris, but he learned from them all
Then he packed up his bags and split for the Big Apple in the fall
He arrived on the scene trying to find some work
Donald, Alfred and Frank signed him up to make a date, a bright young turk
He is constantly trying to improve all of his skills and make his mark
The man from Hyde Park
Vida
(Max Herre feat. Gregory Porter)
Du kamst in diese Welt
Als Tochter der Sehnsucht des Lebens nach sich selbst
Vida, ein Leben und mein Kind
Und nur weil Du bist, hat das Leben seinen Sinn
Das Leben fragt nicht: "Ist diese Welt auch gut genug?"
Und kam ich zur rechten Zeit weil's immer nur die Zukunft sucht
Und so zieht es aus, so stolz und so selbstbewusst
Stellt sich jedem neuen Tag entgegen mit geschwellter Brust
Es fragt auch dann nicht, das Leben verlangt
Nach der Liebe derer dem sie's verdankt
Und wer wär'n wir dem Leben das zu verwehr'n
Und die Welt, die ihre ist, mit unserer Last zu beschwer'n
Es heißt die Kraft eines Baumes liegt in den Wurzeln
Und Leben nicht zu lieben hieß' die Triebe zu stutzen
Nun sagt man auch die Liebe ist wie der Vogel
Versuch sie einzusperren und sie kommt nie mehr geflogen
Doch gibst Du ihr Freiheit kommt sie immer zurück
Und auf den Flügeln der Zeit schwingt sie empor ins Licht
Denn wie der Mond das Licht der Sonne nur spiegelt
So spiegelt auch das Leben nur das Licht in unsrem Leben
you always copy, paste and cheat
With these wings you can fly
I know you gonna need them to get by
Everything will be alright
Let these dreams be your guide
All your life
Du kamst in diese Welt
Als Tochter der Sehnsucht des Lebens nach sich selbst
Vida, ein Leben und mein Kind
Und nur weil Du bist, hat das Leben seinen Sinn
Wir haben nur das eine, leb's in vollen Zügen
Träum' die größten Träume, nur die soll'n Dir genügen
Nur der Himmel ist das Limit, flieg' und greif' nach den sternen
Kannst alles werden, hast noch alle Zeit es zu lernen
Seht, jetzt kannst Du schon reden, ne' kleine Charaktere
Bald bist du alt genug und begreifst was ich erkläre
Es ist Dein Weg, doch ich bleib' Dein Gefährte
Hab Mut in Deiner Seele, leb' die Freiheit der Erde
Vida, das Leben kennt nur das Heute
Das Gestern wird vergessen und das Morgen sind Träume
Und doch ist jedes Leben ein Versprechen der Zukunft
Und nur durch unsere Liebe zu ihm spricht sie zu uns
With these wings you can fly
I know you gonna need them to get by
Everything will be alright
Let these dreams be your guide
Sometimes you may wonder why
I can't always be by your side
But when the road gets ruff, times get taff
Got my love all your life
Du kamst in diese Welt
Als Tochter der Sehnsucht des Lebens nach sich selbst
Vida, ein Leben und mein Kind
Und nur weil Du bist, hat das Leben seinen Sinn
With these wings you can fly
I know you gonna need them to get back
Everything will be alright
Let these dreams be your guide
All your life
With these wings you can fly
I know you gonna need them to get back
Everything will be alright
Let these dreams be your guide
All your life
All your life
Go ahead and dream
It's alright to dream
All your life
Yardbird Suite
(The Passion of Charlie Parker LP)
It's hard to learn
How tears can burn one's heart
But that's a thing that I found out
Too late I guess, 'cause I'm in a mess
My faith has gone
Why lead me on this way
I thought there'd be no price on love
But I had to pay
If I could perform one miracle
I'd revive your thoughts of me
Yet I know that it's hopeless
You could never really care
That's why I despair
I'll go along hoping
Someday you'll learn
The flame in my heart, dear
Forever will burn
It's hard to learn
How tears can burn one's heart
But that's a thing that I found out
Too late I guess, 'cause I'm in a mess
My faith has gone
Why lead me on this way
I thought there'd be no price on love
But I had to pay
If I could perform one miracle
I'd revive your thoughts of me
Yet I know that it's hopeless
You could never really care
That's why I despair
I'll go along hoping
Someday you'll learn
The flame in my heart, dear
Forever will burn
Forever burn
