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It's Not The Years... It's The Mileage
The Collier Lad’s Dream
A young boy, standing on the shoreline
Watching the tall ships coming in
Foreign names and destinations
The sights and the sounds that capture the wind
And I know that I’ll be leavin’
with the first ship out the bay
Dry your eyes Ma’ no greavin’
I’ll be coming back a better man someday…
A Captain or a Pirate King
A man of wealth with a song to sing
On the sea I can be anything
'cause I’ll be free
No more crawling in the dusty coal
A collier lad with a heart of gold
The rollin’ seas will save my soul
And I’ll be free, yes I’ll be free
The Cairo Rose weighs down her anchor
Cargo comes and cargo goes
Exotic smells tingle the senses
Awaken dreams from adventurers’ prose
And I know that I’ll be leavin’
with the tide at morning light
Dry your eyes Ma’ no fearin’
I’m going ‘cross the ocean to find a better life…
A Captain or a Pirate King
A man of wealth with a song to sing
On the sea I can be anything
'cause I’ll be free
No more crawling in the dusty coal
A collier lad with a heart of gold
The rollin’ seas will save my soul
And I’ll be free, yes I’ll be free
And I know that I’ll be leavin’
with that schooner from out the Tyne
Dry your eyes Ma’ no tearin’
I’ll start out a poor cabin boy return a fellow fine…
A Captain or a Pirate King
A man of wealth with a song to sing
On the sea I can be anything
'cause I’ll be free
No more crawling in the dusty coal
A collier lad with a heart of gold
The rollin’ seas will save my soul
And I’ll be free, yes I’ll be free
Whisper Of The Trees
There was something in the evening haze of old and new
Something in the ice on crystal waters blue
Something in the breathing made me think of you
Something in the whisper of the trees
There was something in the changing of the Autumns fall
Something in the sound of Mother Nature’s call
Something that I found I’d never lost at all
Something in the whisper of the trees
I can feel it within the breeze
Hear it trickle down the mountain stream
You are always a part of me
Even in my dreams… even in my dreams
There was something in the silence made me stop and shake
Something in the shadows dance upon the lake
Something when you left me that made my heart break
Something in the whisper of the trees
I can feel it within the breeze
Hear it trickle down the mountain stream
You are always a part of me
Even in my dreams
Though your spirit is hard to see
I say a prayer, I must believe
You are always there for me
Even in my dreams… even in my dreams
Getting Out
Out of luck, out of time
Out of sight, out of line
But baby, oh… I’m still here
Out of breath, out of my head
Out of cash, out of bed
But baby, oh… I’m still here
I’m sure enough... you’ll never bring me down
I’m packing a bag, gonna leave this town
Getting Out
Standing on my own two feet for the first time
Getting Out
Never looking back or waiting for a sign that never comes
I’m burning bridges, making changes
Now it’s all about me
Oh, I’m… Getting Out
Out of love, out of dreams
Out of hope, or so it seems
But baby, oh… I’m still here
Now I’m standing strong, I’m standing tall
When you wake up, I’ll be long, long gone
Oh baby… gone from here
Don’t try to follow me it won’t end well
You treat me like dirt now go to hell
Getting Out
Standing on my own two feet for the first time
Getting Out
Never looking back or waiting for a sign that never comes
I’m burning bridges, making changes
Now it’s all about me
Oh, I’m… Getting Out
Turn Around And Kiss Me
I was barely 17, full of hope and full of dreams
In a high school band with my best friend
You were older by a year
My heart leaped when you were near
You looked like an angel, a real live angel
I walked you home from the high school dance
A summer fling and a first romance
And the moment of that goodbye kiss
I’ll forever miss
All I want is to love someone like you
Turn around and kiss me
I swear that I’ll be true
Lift me up and hold me close to you
Turn around and kiss me, Baby, and say
“I do”
School was out I took a job
Working for the man by the clock
It wasn’t my dream, but it was ideal
A first home to call our own
Couldn’t pay the bills and loan
Things were so tight
We had our first fight
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My head confused my heart with fear
I got scared left you in tears
And the moment of that goodbye kiss
I’ll forever miss
All I want is to love someone like you
Turn around and kiss me
I swear that I’ll be true
Lift me up and hold me close to you
Turn around and kiss me, Baby…
Ever year I regret more, the day you walked out of my door
‘They’ say that time’s a healer, but how much longer Lord?
All I want is to love someone like you
Turn around and kiss me
I swear that I’ll be true
Lift me up and hold me close to you
Turn around and kiss me, Baby, and say
“I do”
All I want is to love someone like you
Turn around and kiss me
You Are The Light
Down every road I wander
Through every field of fire
In every moment of hurting
My aching bones of desire
I feel your touch upon my skin
A kiss from your lips mean everything to me
I was blind but now I see…
You are the light…
Deep down in the darkness
When every hope is gone
In every foolish decision
Where who knows right from wrong
I feel your touch upon my skin
A kiss from your lips mean everything to me
I was blind but now I see…
You are the light…
No, I won’t brake
As long as you’re with me all the way, all the way
Every day and twice on Sunday (Sunday)
You are the light…
Kathy (Come On Home)
Eagles calling out from the radio
But I won’t cry I got some place to go
Another tequila sunrise, gonna dry my tears away
Just wasted time until I have to face the day
My boots are sinking beneath these blues
I think I’m needing some brand-new shoes
Oh Kathy, come on home
I’m so alone without you
Driving away emotion into the desert night
Sick to my middle from your old love bite
I’ve been struck down, used up, left out in the rain
And desperado is like a shot for the pain
Come back and save me, one more time
I promise everything will be just fine
Oh Kathy, come on home
I’m so alone without you
Oh Kathy, come on home
I’m so alone
One of these nights if we take it easy
Gonna be alright with the peaceful easy feeling yeah
Oh Kathy, come on home
I’m so alone without you
Oh Kathy, come on home
I’m so alone without you
Your Mother Wouldn’t Like It
A Southern Country Boy, raising hell trying to impress
A Texas Flower blooms, in her little cotton dress
Drinking moonshine whisky, watermelon wine and beer
But all we really wanted was a shot to fit in here
Baby it’s ’85 in the shade
But it’s hotter still – with this here renegade…
Kick back, enjoy the sunshine
Top down, lost highway, rebel summertime
I know your mother wouldn’t like it
Don’t look back, cross the borderline
I’m smart - I’m a regular Einstein
I know your mother wouldn’t like it
(But that’s fine!)
Born somewhere in Dixie, raise somewhere in Maine
Never had a place of my own, or knew my Daddy’s name
Oh Dallas Lady, I really like your plan
Let’s turn this joint for money
I’ve always been a gambling man
Baby you know you got it made
But you gotta run now with this here renegade…
Kick back, enjoy the sunshine
Top down, lost highway, rebel summertime
I know your mother wouldn’t like it
Don’t look back, cross the borderline
I’m smart - I’m a regular Einstein
I know your mother wouldn’t like it
(But that’s fine!)
I Can’t Do Right… For Doing Wrong
Laying here in your company
In your arms so warm wrapped tightly around me
But I just can’t leave…
But there’s someone else waiting patiently
In a wedding dress so pretty as can be
But I just can’t leave…
I can’t do right for doing wrong
You hold me back so I can’t carry on
To where I need to be
Where I should belong
Standing right beside her
I can’t do right for doing wrong
Laying here so affectionately
Guilty as charged, please someone please arrest me
There’s a church full of friends and family
Wondering just what the hell has happened to me
But I just can’t leave…
I can’t do right for doing wrong
You hold me back so I can’t carry on
To where I need to be
Where I should belong
Standing right beside her
Fools Of Us All
I need a witness I must be blessed
For this one thing I do confess
Leaving you near broke my soul
I need you close to make me whole
Paid the price I’ll walk the line
Stand accused I’ll do the time
Love can rise and love can fall
But then love make fools of us all
I’ve done so much I’ve tried to forget
But only one thing I regret
Was leaving you for someone new
Before the ache of love was through
See me now on bended knee
Half the man I used to be
Love can rise and love can fall
But then love makes fools of us all
And over time the wounds could heal
If I could learn how not to feel, anymore
Stand accused I’ll do the time
Paid the price I’ll walk the line
Love can rise and love can fall
But then love makes fools of us all
Return To Oz
No, this isn’t Kansas, and it’s sure no home to me
Miles away from anywhere, so tired I can’t see
I lost my ruby shoes somewhere down the lane
But all my hopes of leaving only brought me back again
Do you feel like I feel? Is this for real?
Oh, it aint so bad, to need again all that you had
Oh, they tore up the yellow brick road
And laid a motorway down
And painted signs to a brand-new life, in another place
Just another face in another town
Oh, won’t you come around?
No, I can’t believe this, there’s something not quite right
Technicolour faces only fade to black and white
I close my eyes and think of you, but you don’t seem to care
Do I click and wonder; “Will I wake and still be there?”
Do you feel like I feel? Is this for real?
Oh, it aint so bad, to need again all that you had
Oh, they tore up the yellow brick road
And laid a motorway down
And painted signs to a brand-new life, in another place
Just another face in another town
Oh, won’t you come around?
What Happened To Us?
We were real close allies, going back in the day
Until complications secrets and lies got in the way
There’s some things we do
Some things we should never say
But actions speak volumes and words they like to play
It’s such a shame, we don’t seem to matter much
But I guess it’s what comes down, when you’re out of touch
I don’t wanna pry, or make a fuss
All I wanna know… is what happened to us?
Talk is cheap, now you can count the cost
All those single precious moments found then lost
Friends or lovers, lovers and friends
Never to be wanted, needed or even to be close again
It’s such a shame, we don’t seem to matter much
But I guess it’s what comes down, when you’re out of touch
I don’t wanna pry, or make a fuss
All I wanna know… is what happened to us?
There’s one more thing, preying on my mind
…was I selfish, thoughtless, foolish or unkind?
Did I treat you wrong, or ever make you cry?
Was there anything more I could do before you said; “Goodbye”?
It’s such a shame, we don’t seem to matter much
But I guess it’s what comes down, when you’re out of touch
I don’t wanna pry, or make a fuss
All I wanna know…
All I wanna know now
All I wanna know… is what happened to us?
Comfortable Shoes
Standing up, down at the crossroads
By the four roads that brought me here
With a new strength to make a choice
The path to walk was oh so clear
What I learned through the passage of time
There’s plenty a’ road-blocks along the way
So many diversions to lead you false
But with a little faith you can find your way
And it’s not the years it’s the mileage
Every second you have is a gift from above
And all I need are some comfy shoes and your…
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So many rules and regulations
Contradicting my point of view
I’ve got a deep-rooted set of values
Inked on my soul like an old tattoo
And what I’ve learned through the passage of time
There are those who choose the easier way
But don’t give up and don’t lose heart
With a little faith you can find your way
And it’s not the years it’s the mileage
Every second you have is a gift from above
And all I need are some comfy shoes and your…
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