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John Melusky
Member Since: 4/3/2024

Hello all! I emerged from playing trumpet in an 8 piece rock/jazz horn band back in the "day" and honed my writing and arranging skills from that era.I like to write stuff (on piano and guitar)in the harmonic style of Steely Dan and singer/songwriter stuff with an occasional drift into jazz/rock.Still learning -and struggling to get my songs listened to by others folks like you- and always looking forward to learning as I go.I currently co-write songs with Clare Steffen, a SongU member. The songs listed below are our original work. Enjoy!Thanks for inviting me into your circle!John Melusky

Genres: Adult Contemporary, Rock, Singer Songwriter

Instruments: Guitar, Piano/Keyboard

Influences: Steely Dan Chicago James Taylor Paul Simon Tears for Fears Weather Report Tower of Power Fleet foxes Ray LaMontagne Yes

 

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  1. 1. SHE CANT FIND HER CAR
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    SHE CANT FIND HER CAR

                                                         
                                                            

    She Cant Find Her Car Verse The bottom fell out of her shopping bags In the rain She was feeling like she'd gone mad Too much pain Pre-Chorus Lost in her thoughts not sure where she parked Helpful stranger asked her what kind of car? Chorus She said its blue like me A little worn out like me Bumper sticker, proud momma, baby on board Feathered dream catcher on her rear- view mirror  Life treasures she adored When everything was clearer Now things are backwards She cant find her car Verse Its been a year since he's been gone Left her alone Not easy being a single mom Worked to the bone Pre-Chorus Lost in her thoughts not sure where she parked Helpful stranger asked her what kind of car? Chorus She said its blue like me A little worn out like me Bumper sticker, proud momma, baby on board Feathered dream catcher on her rear- view mirror  Life treasures she adored When everything was clearer Things had gone backwards She can't find her car Bridge It was right in front of her Blinded from hurt she couldn't see Tear-stained life was a blur She held tight to her keys Verse She knew it’s time to heal her heart This too shall pass Drove home on a new road to a fresh start A full tank of gas Trail of loss not gonna crush her Thankful for bright stars above Lighting new love (Outro)Chorus Her car was blue like her A little worn out like her Precious cargo, baby on board All life problems in her rearview mirror  She found her car
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  2. 2. GENTLEMAN FARMER
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    GENTLEMAN FARMER

                                                         
                                                            

    Gentleman Farmer John Melusky Clare Steffen Verse: 1 He was called from the start To work the land and help families rise He takes his hard hat and covers his caring heart Seeds of hope under hot Georgian skies   Chorus: Gentleman Farmer Hey Jimmy Carter Now you're building homes in heaven Framing a wing for the angels that sing Gentleman Farmer   Verse 2: Civil rights minds Hadn’t yet reached his Georgia Farm Faith was his strength in dark times Color lines were his call to arms   Chorus: Gentleman Farmer Hey Jimmy Carter Now you're building homes in heaven Framing a wing for the angels that sing Gentleman Farmer Bridge  A Century of giving and doing God's work You and Roz taught us how to serve We felt your spirit Over the universe     Outro Hey Jimmy Carter Cranked up the starter Drove your truck right through those pearly gates Called to take your heavenly place And the angels sing… (welcome home, gentleman farmer, Jimmy Carter)
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  3. 3. LIVING SIMPLY
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    LIVING SIMPLY

                                                         
                                                            

    LIVING SIMPLY John Melusky Clare Steffen V1 Figured I better dial it back Getting lost and losing my mind Fell deep into a ego trap So far gone I’ll be too hard to find I gave it all I had to give Felt like I wanted to quit Pre-Chorus Don’t depend on fame or fortune To make you feel important Chorus Living simply is the key To solving life’s problems Living simply just might be The road to my Serenity Living simply is the key Living simply, living simply V2 If you know the questions But don’t have the answers Poker face has played her lessons Better than most gamblers Life can be a game of chance Won’t be taken by fool’s gold Pre-Chorus Don’t depend on fame or fortune To make you feel important Chorus Living Simply is the key A little secret remedy Unravels many mysteries Bridge Simplicity is where I want to be (positives attract) It really isn’t hard to see Relax——Time to unplug Outro Living simply is the key Living simply, living simply
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  4. 4. PERFECT BALANCE
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    PERFECT BALANCE

                                                         
                                                            

    V1 You carried and delivered, Life stories in a song From a scream to a whisper Your feelings were so strong Sam Stone brought us shivers  You hoped to change what was wrong Seeking perfect balance V2 More than an old town legend Life-long best friend, snow or rain Served your country for a second Came home to silent pain Soldiers stories, too tragic, Some to tell On their way back from hell Seeking perfect balance Perfect balance Pre-Chorus (Bridge?) Trees fall for timber Old people lose their glimmer Chorus (Spoken word—Bridge) Social commentary was a tasty snack Satire with our TV dinners A side of humor with a six pack Attracted all the saints and sinners ---Instrumental Break------ V3 Your words were melancholy The truth can be that way Melting like Salvador Dali Persistence of memory Your life though your song Will always stay To remind us not to sway Seeking perfect balance Seeking Perfect balance Outro (spoken) A man of many talents Perfect balance Amen
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  5. 5. TODAYS THE DAY
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    TODAYS THE DAY

                                                         
                                                            

    Chorus Todays the day Get a running start Todays the day Gonna do my part No more holding back Won't focus on what I lack Takin a chance I'll find my way Todays the day V1 Getting free of my past Feelin so weary Dark and cloudy forecast I Can't see clearly Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh V2 I know I can do it Changing my old ways So tired of feeling desperate Like a rat in a maze CHORUS Bridge Not looking in my rearview mirror Or focused on what might have been Skies are looking clearer Now I'm determined to win CHORUS
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  6. 6. YOURE THE MAGIC
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    YOURE THE MAGIC

                                                         
                                                            

    You’re the Magic John Melusky Clare Steffen V1 Gentle snow fell on that silent night Waiting for my love to come home Stars were shining extra bright Written for our Christmas poem chorus I’m dreamin ‘ of you, (dreamin’ of you) I close my eyes and feel you near Let’s have a secret rendezvous (rendevous) We’ll sing and toast to holiday cheer My dreams come true You’re the magic-magic-magic V2 Doorstep light shining red and green Holly wreath hangs on the door Welcome mat with your favorite scene Cause it’s you that I adore chorus I’m dreamin‘ of you, (dreamin’ of you) I close my eyes and feel you near Let’s have have a secret rendezvous (rendevous) We’ll sing and toast to holiday cheer My dreams come true Bridge Tender heart warms cold winter air Special times give us a reason Priceless gift wrapped with loving care Believe in the wonder of the season chorus Dreamin‘ of you, (dreamin’ of you) I close my eyes and feel you near Let’s have a secret rendezvous (rendevous) We’ll sing and toast to holiday cheer My dreams come true You’re the magic-magic-magic
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  7. 7. BETWEEN THE LOST AND FOUND
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    BETWEEN THE LOST AND FOUND

                                                         
                                                            

    Somewhere Between the Lost and Found Clare Steffen John Melusky V1 You were walking down the right road And I was walking down the left You let all your feelings show I protected mine from theft pre-chorus Didn't want you to steal my heart Was afraid I'd never get it back Guess I wasn't very smart An empty heart can't see what it lacks Chorus Somewhere between the lost and found Searching  to find my way out Don't know if it's right or wrong Hell-bent and heaven bound Trying to quiet all your doubts I'll stop pretending I was strong I was stuck between the lost and found V2 Didn't know what I was looking for Thought I had it all figured out My mind was playing tug of war You gave me so much to think about pre-chorus Didn't want you to steal my heart Was afraid I'd never get it back Guess I wasn't very smart An empty heart can't see what it lacks Chorus Somewhere between the lost and found Searching to find my way out Don't know if it's right or wrong Hell-bent and heaven bound Trying to quiet all your doubts I'll stop pretending I was strong Here with you between the lost and found Bridge (Instrumental) Chorus Somewhere between the lost and found I’ve finally found my way out Stopped pretending that I’m strong No longer Hell bent, I’m heaven bound   Outro I’m not stuck between the lost and found
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