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2014 Demos

by Jerry Chapman

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1.
Wake up all you sleepers Wipe the dust out of your eyes It's time for you to try to start You might think that you're not worth it And you probably don't deserve it But someone sees the beauty in everything you are She loves you, but you'd never even know it 'Cause your eyes are never open to the truth She loves you, and you know that it's the best thing But your heart is busy resting in the ruins Your heart is busy resting in the ruins Just know that you are favored Though it's harder to believe But the day is new and you should know it's true You might think that you don't need it Might even try to leave it But someone sees your beauty, despite everything you do She loves you, but you'd never even know it 'Cause your eyes are never open to the truth She loves you, and you know that it's the best thing But your heart is busy resting in the ruins Your heart is busy resting in the ruins We all get what we deserve If we're lucky we get more Tell me what's worth fighting for if it isn't love She loves you, but you'd never even know it 'Cause your eyes are never open to the truth She loves you, and you know that it's the best thing But your heart is busy resting in the ruins You're too busy guessing She loves you, but you'd never even know it 'Cause your eyes are never open to the truth She loves you, and you know that it's the best thing But your heart is busy resting in the ruins Your heart is busy resting in the ruins
2.
We're all left wanting more Even when we got it all I read somewhere once before That pride comes before a fall -- So I give it up and let it go -- Until the end of our time We're climbing 'til we reach the sky Striving to keep what is mine Never stop to wonder why -- So I give it up and let it go -- -- I give it up 'cause I know -- It'll be alright It'll be ok Your worries won't add another day To the life you watch pass before your eyes So pack up your cares & your strife And let 'em fly We all want to be the best But it's easier to knock you down If we don't give it a rest Our hearts become a ghost town -- So we give it up and let it go -- -- I give it up 'cause I know -- It'll be alright It'll be ok Your worrying won't add another day To the life we watch pass before our eyes So pack up your cares & your strife And let 'em fly weak gtr solo -- We give it up and let it go -- -- I give it up 'cause I know -- It'll be alright It'll be ok My worries won't add another day To the life I watch pass before my eyes So pack up your cares & your strife Pack up our cares & our strife And let 'em fly
3.
Tell me what was I thinking When I started the van Wouldn't say I was leaving Wouldn't say that I ran As the day turns to nighttime You watch the scenery change Burn through another state line But can't remember the name There is a cost to everything So you'd better believe what you sing All is not lost, you're still the king Of the stars & the sky & the cars passing by Living life on a string I sleep better while we're moving Believe that's the truth Didn't know what we were doing When we rode on the roof Loaded up on beer & coffee In the great northwest How I came down crashing softly That's anybody's guess There is a cost to everything So you'd better believe what you sing All is not lost, you're still the king Of the stars & the sky & the cars passing by Living life on a string This is everybody's story Whether you know it or not Lots of guts and little glory And it's never gonna stop There is a cost to everything So you'd better believe what you sing All is not lost, you're still the king Of the stars & the sky & the cars passing by Got your wheels on the road Don't know where you will go Living life on a string
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Let's do the hard part first Connecticut white, we expected the worst Sometime past midnight we set out on the road Said goodbye to our house in the New England snow Crossed the first county line Sat up in the back seat, said I was just fine Looking out to a world that was bound to be new Looking out to a world that was just me & you Just me & you I don't need it to be only rainbows The things we'll find, nobody knows I just hope it's a place where I can stop runnin' I'm just lookin' for a new New London Cue the steady stream of tears The insatiable feeling that won't disappear The hope for a new life is still on your mind I've been trying to tell you that it might take some time Might take some time I don't need it to be only rainbows The things we'll find, nobody knows I just hope it's a place where I can stop runnin' I'm just lookin' for a new New London Never knew who to blame We've got to stop holding ourselves over the flame We watch our lives go by, frame by frame Let's do the hard part first Carolina breeze, we no longer feel cursed I don't need it to be only rainbows The things we'll find, nobody knows I just hope it's a place where I can stop runnin' I'm just lookin' for a new New London I don't need it to be only rainbows The things we'll find, nobody knows We all need a place, we're all searching for something We're just lookin' for a new New London I'm just lookin' for a new New London
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All the things that seem far away Give your life up for nothin' Gone tomorrow, here today Let me tell you 'bout the things I see Lend an ear for the payback Hear you tell me what you wanna be Lean in, lean in to love Lean in, lean in to love Mend the fence, then you scale the wall Free your mind and then it's starting Close your heart, you begin to fall Give my regards to your hero du jour Talk of the town for an hour Turn your back on what came before Lean in, lean in to love Lean in, lean in to love Your heart is beating faster Don't know what comes after Another small disaster Lean in, lean in to love Lean in, lean in to love
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I'm not sure I understand just what you mean I'm not sure you comprehend the things I've seen When the time is right, I will plan my escape When I take flight, you will stand & wave Aim for heaven and you get earth thrown in Aim for earth and you're gonna lose both Looking into what's next just can't be done You think you're the best, the war is won The time is now, should I follow through Don't ask me how, I don't know if it's true Aim for heaven and you get earth thrown in Aim for earth and you're gonna lose both I'm just muddling through to a better world Just biding my time 'til I return To the spot where I stood once before You know the one Wonder if you know the end of the song Wonder where I'll go if I get it wrong But the time is right, so pick up & go It's time to take flight, that's the one thing I know Aim for heaven and you get earth thrown in Aim for heaven and you get earth thrown in Aim for heaven and you get earth thrown in Aim for earth and you're gonna lose both Aim for heaven
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Now the first miracle wasn't incense or oil It was wine for a party in town Like Calvin & Luther, I imagine this brew's for Everyone, no matter who is around So we'll raise a toast to the Holy Ghost We'll chant & sing to the King of Kings Say our prayers with nary a nod or a wink I love Jesus, but I'm havin' a drink I love Jesus, but I'm havin' a drink So don't hide your beer when the pastor appears Quote from John, Joel & Deuteronomy Not the blood of our Lord, but when it is poured You can drink it on bended knee So we'll raise a toast to the Holy Ghost We'll chant & sing to the King of Kings Say our prayers with nary a nod or a wink I love Jesus, but I'm havin' a drink I love Jesus, but I'm havin' a drink Now you may not love Jesus, but He knew it would please us To change the water to wine Some say just strong grape juice, but Cana had on their dance shoes They expected to have a good time So we'll raise a toast to the Holy Ghost We'll chant & sing to the King of Kings Say our prayers with nary a nod or a wink I love Jesus, but I'm havin' a drink I love Jesus, but I'm havin' a drink I love Jesus, but I'm havin' a drink
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Come, all ye faithful Bring your cares to me I won't forsake you I'll only bring you peace Bring your cares to me I won't forsake you You can count on me Even when the skies are turning grey Even when you've lost your way to me I won't let you down I won't let you fall I won't let you be the only one without a prayer Come, tired & lonely Bring your heart to me I won't forsake you Even when you don't believe Bring your heart to me I'll never leave you Even when you don't believe Even when the skies are turning grey Even when you've lost your way to me I won't let you down I won't let you fall I won't let you be the only one Does it seem like starting again is something that you could do Do you think that finding a friend could turn you to someone new So come, sit beside me Put your hand in mine You're so much like me I think that you will find That I won't let you down I won't let you fall I won't let you be the only one I will build you up 'Til you're standing tall I won't let you be the only one without a prayer
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Whoever told you this was easy? Who put those stories in your head? It won't be easy, but it won't be boring And we will shine together until we take our last breath I know I'm not completely broken But I've got some things to rearrange And as of late, I am finding That I don't mind the challenge and I don't mind the change This is what you get when you let down your guard This is what you get when you allow yourself to start This is what you get when you fall in love This is what you get when you marry us Did it sometimes feel like three against one? Now there's four on the team We've made a thousand memories & then some Because we took the time to try, took the time to believe This is what you get when you let down your guard This is what you get when you allow yourself to start This is what you get when you fall in love This is what you get when you marry us We will promise to adore to Even when think that it's not true If there are troubles laid before you God will smile and lead us as we dance on through This is what you get when you let down your guard This is what you get when you allow yourself to start This is what you get when you fall in love This is what you get when you marry us This is what we get, hold on to something real This is what you get when we allow ourselves This is what you get when we fall in love This is what you get, this is what we get when you marry us
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Who's ready to head north? It's not very far, for what it's worth We landed there and opened up our eyes We left it all behind Memories locked in our minds A home we can't replace, but we'll sure try You'll love the view from here And soon the leaves will disappear And frame the mountain 20 miles down south We loaded up the truck We boxed the plates and with any luck We won't break a thing when we take them out Jack Daniels on the porch Jim Beam in the hall Jose Cuervo holds some more We did not drink them all All the shoes are in Grey Goose Man, we got it made This is a liquor box serenade The carport pours down rain The Beatles over the fireplace A secret trail from the bedroom to the blue The wall fell to the floor We never wanted for anything more Than a home to live & love and that's the truth Jack Daniels on the porch Jim Beam in the hall Jose Cuervo holds some more We did not drink them all All the shoes are in Grey Goose Man, we got it made This is a liquor box serenade I need a new rhyme scheme Maybe something in between The light & the dark A princess & a killer queen Who's ready to head north? It's not very far, for what it's worth We landed there and opened up our eyes Jack Daniels on the porch Jim Beam in the hall Jose Cuervo holds some more We did not drink them all All the shoes are in Grey Goose Man, we got it made This is a liquor box serenade
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There's no shame in finishing last Who's to blame if we finish the task We all try to come in first We all get what we deserve What have you got to lose? What have you got to lose, my friend? Have you heard the news? What have you got to lose, my friend? We all need some love We all need a surprise We all want to live We all have to die It doesn't matter how It doesn't matter when We all need a win We all come to an end There's no use in trying too hard There's no proof that dropping your guard Will get you to rise above the hurt Will get you the things you deserve What have you got to lose? What have you got to lose, my friend? Have you heard the news? What have you got to lose, my friend? We all need some love We all need a surprise We all want to live We all have to die It doesn't matter how It doesn't matter when We all need a win We all come to an end What have you got to lose? What have you got to lose, my friend? Have you heard the news? What have you got to lose, my friend? It's coming down to the wire
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Going going going gone How can you tell when you've been gone too long Going going going gone You don't know where you belong Going going going gone Believe when I say the things that might be wrong Going going going gone How many words to put into this song You turn it up, you turn it around You're falling in, you're falling down Thought you'd make it to the top You never stop Going going going gone How can you tell when you've been gone too long Going going going gone You don't know where you belong Going going going gone Believe when I say the things that might be wrong Going going going gone How many words to put into this song Bring it back, bring it to me Leave it alone and let it be Thought you'd make it to the end You just pretend Going going going gone How can you tell when you've been gone too long Going going going gone You don't know where you belong Going going going gone Believe when I say the things that might be wrong Going going going gone How many words to put into this song Going going going gone
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They dropped their arms and smiled The day he joined the circus Turned their heads and walked inside There may come a day When it will not be perfect We can always say he tried -- When will the letters start to arrive Home can be the house on the street where you lived Home can be the place where you have the most love to give Home can be the secret world you like to call your own Wherever you are, wherever you run Don't forget to write home He watched the days go by A life in full color But he was running out of time And time has a way Of killing all the wonder And putting clouds inside our minds -- Then the letters start to arrive Home can be the house on the street where you lived Home can be the place where you have the most love to give Home can be the secret world you like to call your own Wherever you are, wherever you run Don't forget to write home 'Cause someone might be wondering how you are Home - 'Cause someone's there to help you sooth your scars Home - Is never very far They raised their arms and cried The day he came from the circus You see he never left their minds "And we don't need to know If it was really worth it At least we know you tried -- We've got a box of letters we've been keeping inside" Home can be the house on the street where you lived Home can be the place where you have the most love to give Home can be the secret world you like to call your own Wherever you are, wherever you run Wherever you've been, whatever you've done You can always come home
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The smoking guitar You set the bar Higher than anything I'd seen You played with fire Walked on a wire Like something from out of a dream Did we pass it along? Did they inherit my song? Some silly tight pants Too awkward to dance But you sing like a bird in the wind Tubular bells This much I can tell It seemed a good place to begin Did we pass it along? Did they inherit my song? The sins of the fathers The sons & the daughters Are doomed to life on the road In time we will see If they're just like me 50 states to call their own 50 states to call their home Thousands of glasses You spoke to the masses The truth, with a small dash of lies We heard you call out You dealt with the fallout Told you we didn't mind Did we pass it along? Did they inherit the song? The sins of the fathers The sons & the daughters Are doomed to life on the road In time we will see If they're just like me 50 states to call their own 50 states to call their home --- insert bad-ass harmonica solo here --- Do we pass it along? Do they inherit our songs? The sins of the fathers The sons & the daughters Are doomed to life on the road In time we will see If they're just like me 50 states to call their own The sins of the fathers The sons & the daughters Are doomed to life on the road In time we will see If they're just like me 50 states to call their own 50 states to call their home
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This is the one This is the one where I die This is the one This is the one where I try When I am done When I am done I will… This is the one This is the one This is the one where we win This is the one This is the one again This is the one This is the one where I die This is the one This is the one where I wonder why
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I've been running for far too long I've been hiding behind my songs Never saw anything wrong with that --- Sometimes we close the deal Sometimes we choose to sleep at the wheel When we allow ourselves to feel, it's not that bad For the sake of faith, get close For the sake of hope, get close For the sake of love, get close to me We've been strangers most our lives We are experts at breaking all the ties Somehow we seem to seem to be surprised when we walk away --- I can reclaim the day from night I can set some stars alight Overcome my devastating fear of flight by the end of the day For the sake of faith, get close For the sake of hope, get close For the sake of love, get close to me --- For the sake of faith, get close For the sake of hope, get close For the sake of love, get close to me We can all keep living our lives under a shell We can all start giving We've all got a story to tell We've been running for far too long We've been hiding behind my songs Don't you know everything's wrong with that For the sake of faith, get close For the sake of hope, get close For the sake of love, get close to me --- For the sake of faith, get close For the sake of hope, get close For the sake of love, get close to me For the sake of us, get close to me
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Sing like you mean it Don't sing in between it Believe what you're sayin' Make it worth the price you're payin' There's no need to hide What you got inside It's ok to have the blues It's ok to be alone It's ok if you lose It's ok if you want to go I think that you'll make it Don't want to half-bake it And I'd only be lyin' If I said I was tryin' But if you ask me to leave You won't get my retreat It's ok to have the blues It's ok to be alone It's ok if you lose It's ok if you want to go Walk like you talk it Don't be content to squawk it End what you started Don't do it half-hearted There's no need to hide What you got inside It's ok to have the blues It's ok to be alone It's ok if you lose It's ok if you have to go
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Take it from the top Take it from the point that you can never stop Fake it 'til you land Take it far enough that they won't understand You work it 'til you learn You take it to the point that you cannot return from Will we ever learn Will we ever You're waiting for the end of time I'll be here, I'm working hard to change your mind You'll be there, you're wondering if you see the signs We believe, we know it's like we're flying blind You were once like me You were once awake, but you could never see that Will you ever choose to be Will you ever You're waiting for the end of time I'll be here, I'm working hard to change your mind You'll be there, you're wondering if you see the signs We believe, we know it's like we're flying blind Take it to the end Take it to the point when you cannot pretend Will you ever slow down Will we ever You're waiting for the end of time I'll be here, I'm working hard to change your mind You'll be there, you're wondering if you see the signs We believe, we know it's like we're flying blind
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Do you hear the music flying through the air? Do you feel the laughter? Are you inclined to care? To shout into the silence To scream into the night Tell me 'bout your hang-ups Tell me how you tried To slip in the back, scream with the girls Clap for Jesus if you want to Dance on the sea Hide from the world Or step into the light Most of life is made up of your stories & your songs Most of your time is wasted If we can't get along About the time we speak out We find we have a voice To rise above the silence To crawl beneath the noise To slip in the back, scream with the girls Clap for Jesus if you want to Dance on the sea Hide from the world Or step into the light Step into the light Most of your songs are made up of your stories & your life Tell me 'bout your hang-ups Tell me how you tried To slip in the back, scream with the girls Clap for Jesus if you want to Dance on the sea Hide from the world To slip in the back, scream with the girls Clap for Jesus if you want to Dance on the sea Hide from the world Or step into the light Step into the light
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What kind of man can't face his enemies The kind of man who feels nothing but jealousy Please understand he's got a plan to bring us to our knees He's got a way to turn out the lights, put out the light of day You can run, you can hide, they'll find you anyway Better figure out what to do, his plan is underway You keep staring daggers my way I don't think it matters, so I will not run away I will face it head on, just like the light of day You keep staring daggers, You keep staring daggers my way He can be beat if you are unafraid He's not as strong as he has been portrayed Swap your fear for courage, go on and make the trade You keep staring daggers my way I don't think it matters, so I will not run away I will face it head on, just like the light of day You keep staring daggers, You keep staring daggers my way He can touch, but he can't look You keep staring daggers my way I don't think it matters, so I will not run away I will face it head on, just like the light of day You keep staring daggers my way I don't think it matters, so I will not run away I will face it head on, just like the light of day You keep staring daggers, You keep staring daggers my way You keep staring daggers
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You forgot to say, "I love you," when you left I love you, too You forgot to say, "I love you" Now I don't know what to do With all the doors closed It starts sinking in I don't know just where I've been But it's somewhere between the dark & the light of the skyline If I was stronger I'd stop sinking down Let my feelings drag me around But I'm somewhere between the love & the fear (for a short time) You forgot to say, "I love you," when you left I love you, too You forgot to say, "I love you" Now I don't know what to do Just on the other side of the wall You've decided that you've said it all You've come to realize that I fall Most of my days All of the other lies That I want to hear Let my feelings pull me back near Near to the time that I disappeared Into the haze You forgot to say, "I love you," when you left I love you, too You forgot to say, "I love you" Now I don't know what to do I could try to hide Or I could just fly To the place I know you are I should do my best Take care of the rest Of the devils in my heart If I was stronger I'd stop sinking down Let my feelings drag me around You forgot to say, "I love you," when you left I love you, too You forgot to say, "I love you" Now I don't know what to do You forgot to say, "I love you" But I know it's true You forgot to say, "I love you" Now I don't know what to do You forgot to say, "I love you" You forgot to say
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Reaching down for the floor I wonder if the dirt will rise to meet me Same old lies as before The ground is hard, but it smiles so sweetly I got a rescue breath I got a rescue breath I got the rescue breath I need I got a rescue breath I got a rescue breath You know me, you know I'm right But falling down won't serve to prove it To prove me wrong, it won't take long We're standing still, but I'm certain we're moving I got a rescue breath I got the rescue breath I got the rescue breath I need I got a rescue breath I got the rescue breath I need I got a rescue breath Imagine how it feels when you're rising to the surface Imagine how it feels when you realize you might actually deserve this Hello my friend, we meet again You'll breath in me, in case I forget to I got a rescue breath I got a rescue breath I got the rescue breath I need I got a rescue breath I got a rescue breath
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What are you waiting for You don't need an invitation Someone's hurting, just like you And if you wait too long The train might leave the station Love can heal and that's the truth As long as you love There will be people to love Whether they're worth it Whether you think they deserve it As long as you love, love, love There will be people to love Whether they're worth it Whether you think they deserve it Get up, get off of the floor Find the ones that need you Take the time to hear or lend a hand 'Cause if you show you care They just might believe you Love can heal, don't you understand As long as you love There will be people to love Whether they're worth it Whether you think they deserve it As long as you love, love, love There will be people to love Whether they're worth it Whether you think they deserve it No one like to be alone We all need a home We all need a friend A special place to stay There's go to be a way As long as you love There will be people to love Whether you're worth it Whether you think you deserve it As long as you love There will be people to love Whether you're worth it Whether you think they deserve it As long as you love There will be people to love Whether they're worth it Whether you think they deserve it As long as you love, love, love There will be people to love Whether they're worth it Whether you think they deserve it You shouldn't have to earn it
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I got the green light to get it right I got permission to rocket completely out of sight All that I am And everything that I wanted to be It's locked inside It's buried deep underneath I always tried to believe in you You left the party when you found out the things I said were true All that you are And everything that you thought you could be It's washed away It might as well be carried to sea We've had our fun, but now it's done So many battles that they say could not be won All that we were And everything that they thought we should see Ashes to ashes, I say Just stand back and let it be The past will remain But it will never reign
25.
She said, "I'm half on land, but all at sea There's not much left of me So just go on and leave me be Stop treating me like a child" No more tears, a trace of salt When she says it's all my fault I just do as I've been taught And lay low for a while She goes dancing down to the waterline Rest assured I'm feeling better all the time I was a fighter, but a gentle guy She never looked me in the eye Just the last in a long, sad line To drown himself in drink No one gets out completely clean Even the best ships lose their steam If I tell you what I mean Will you tell me what to think? She goes dancing down to the waterline Rest assured I'm feeling better all the time And if I think too much, I'll probably run and hide There's no need to drown alone But you close your eyes and you sink like a stone It's getting late, won't you come home to me? She disappeared for a week or two I found myself without a clue I cared too much for someone who Treated me like a child We go dancing down to the waterline Rest assured I'm feeling better all the time We go dancing down to the waterline Rest assured I feel like I'm running out of time
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Do you ever get the feeling Someone's sleeping just behind the door? Do you ever just stare at the ceiling While you're hovering just above the floor? Do you ever get the feeling Someone's waking just behind the door? Do you ever think it's real, then You're taken to a place you've never been before? I'm watching you rise like a breath of fresh air You're closing your eyes You haven't a care in the world You're starting to turn to flower of sorts It's harder to learn and I'm glad to report that you're gone Everybody knows the words to their favorite song Everybody knows You're shining like gold in a field of red clay You do what you're told but you're running away from the world You're starting to turn to a brilliant green ball It's easy to learn that it's harder to fall when you're gone Everybody knows the words to their favorite song Everybody knows Hold on Do you ever get the feeling That you've been right here before? Do you ever think you're dreaming On the other side of the door?
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I see you standing up so high There's one thing I just don't understand You say that you have learned to fly Stand tall, back against the wall What could happen, who could say? To & fro, you should know The floor is such a long way -- down You might trip Your heart might skip Hold tight, make it through the night Laying down might be wise Lay it down, stop moving around I just wanna see your eyes -- closed You might fall Now I've seen it all I see you standing up so high There's one thing I just don't understand You say that you have learned to fly Brother, I think you better learn how to land You're prepared to take flight Setting sail into the night Stand tall, back against the wall What could happen, who could say? I see you standing up so high There's one thing I just don't understand You say that you have learned to fly Brother, I think you better learn how to land
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77 is what they're predicting for Monday I'm leaving on Sunday, I guess that I'll miss it again We'll point the Jeep south, say goodbye to another snow day Start at the verse, hit Florida by the refrain The rain, it never falls on the Gulf of Mexico But we're shivering and we're soaked like a Valentine in the snow I'll run while you're sleeping and sleep while you're dancing in circles Imagine that I am the singer in your favorite band Wear the bear hat behind bars at the shop on the island I'll think about building a fire and drink wine on the sand The rain, it never falls on the Gulf of Mexico But we're shivering and we're soaked like a Valentine in the snow We'll be alright The future still looks bright We'll be alright The rain, it never falls on the Gulf of Mexico But we're shivering and we're soaked like a Valentine in the snow The rain, it never falls on the Gulf of Mexico But we're shivering and we're soaked like a Valentine in the snow The rain, it sometimes falls on the Gulf of Mexico But we're shivering and we're soaked like a dog with nowhere to go
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I know that you don't believe in me I know you think I don't exist Tell me the things that you see in me Tell me your secrets and your every wish You'll be surprised Open your eyes I will dream your dreams for you When you don't have the guts to Believe in things that might never come true These are the things I can do I know that you think that I am not real You think that I am a fake Tell me the things that you wish you could feel I'll ask that you come awake You'll be surprised Open your eyes I will dream your dreams for you When you don't have the guts to Believe in things that might never come true These are the things I can do You think that I am just making this up I say that could be true You want a way for your dreams to not stop I say that could be you You'll be surprised Just close your eyes I will dream your dreams for you When you don't have the guts to Believe in things that might never come true These are the things I can do I will dream your dreams for you When you don't have the guts to Believe in things that might never come true These are the things I can do
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Every morning as the sun begins to rise First thing I say as I gaze into your eyes We don't have to belong We just have to sing our songs If we wanna be strong There's one thing we gotta do We gotta wake up, wake up & fight Wake up, wake up & fight Wake up, wake up & fight For our lives, for our love Sometimes we want to back down, but that won't be enough In the city as we try to live our lives It's a pity that it took so long to realize We don't have to fit in We don't have to try & pretend If we wanna begin There's one thing we gotta do We gotta wake up, wake up & fight Wake up, wake up & fight Wake up, wake up & fight For our lives, for our love Sometimes we want to back down, but that won't be enough Never enough, never enough, never enough for us Never enough, never enough, never enough We gotta wake up, wake up & fight Wake up, wake up & fight Wake up, wake up & fight For our lives, for our love Sometimes we want to back down, but that's not enough We gotta wake up, wake up & fight Wake up, wake up & fight Wake up, wake up & fight For our lives, for our love Sometimes we want to back down, but that's not enough For me, and for you If we wanna survive, then we gotta be true
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I had that dream again - the one where I gave it all away I always wake up feeling glad It would seem again, that I don't have the guts to say I want to hold on to what I have And then I woke up I floated above The voices that were telling me no I had that dream again - the one where I wasn't scare to speak I found the time to find the words And I believed again, although I knew that I was weak That I was something, that I had worth And then I woke up I floated above The voices that were telling me no I started again I'd like to pretend That I could just pick up & go I had that dream again - the one where I left it all behind I walked right out into the world And I said, "please," again, "I'd like to ask if you don't mind, Patiently wait for my return" And then I woke up I floated above The voices that were telling me no I started again I'd like to pretend That I could just go
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We headed north to the land of lovers & guns With a head of big plans of what we'd become You drove your van across town to pay some more dues You drove straight for the sound of the cash & the booze Did any of us sing a word we cared about? Did any of us tell the truth? Did any of us take the time to let it out? Did I stop to think about you? You parked it right on the couch with your wife & your girls You walked right out to that spot // You could look down on the world Did any of us sing a word we cared about? Did any of us tell the truth? Did any of us take the time to let it out? Did I stop to think about you? Did I stop to think about you? What makes a man give more than he can? What does it take to live? More than we understand We had the best of intent & a heart of good cheer We wonder where it all went as we cross off one more year Did any of us sing a word we cared about? Did any of us tell the truth? Did any of us take the time to let it out? Did I stop to think about you? Did any of us sing a word we cared about? Did any of us tell the truth? I didn't take the time to let it out 'til I stopped to think about you
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Philbert the bean wasn't causing a scene When he rode his way into the town Couldn't figure him out, don't know what he's about They didn't want him around So he headed west, he thought it was best To spend a little time on his own A mysterious grin, the places he's been The strangest bean you've ever known Philbert, Philbert, don't get your feelings hurt Just 'cause you're not like the rest Philbert, Philbert, made his home in the dirt Roaming the wild, wild west He grew up too fast, but made friends that would last Always some trouble nearby He'd try to diffuse it, if he'd had a gun he wouldn't use it Philbert wouldn't hurt a fly Philbert, Philbert, don't get your feelings hurt Just 'cause you're not like the rest Philbert, Philbert, made his home in the dirt Roaming the wild, wild west Too much time spent alone, without even a phone He started to go a bit mad Almost gave up all hope 'til he met Rufus the cantaloupe The best friend that he ever had Philbert, Philbert, his feelings no longer hurt Didn't feel all alone, so he said, "Rufus, Rufus, now there are two of us Roaming the wild, wild west"
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