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John Smith

Grantham, United Kingdom • Member since 2013
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About

I’m a Englishman who loves country music
I come from a small town in the county of Lincolnshire called Grantham.
Couple of famous names from Grantham Isaac Newton and Margaret Thatcher.
I play acoustic finger picking style guitar
Inspiration for songs comes from anywhere, books, tv, conversations. Just one line and away I go
Influences Early in my career The Eagles, Bob Dylan Paul Simon Garth Brooks, Poco, Gram Parsons more recently just good songs , Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney
Genres Singer Songwriter
Instruments Guitar
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BEAUTIFUL DAY

Plays: 29
Backstory
Ive had this song awhile but only recently completed the lyric. Its a happy song and the inspiration came while sitting on a promenade overlooking a beach. The weather was great and the whole feeling is in the song, it was that simple.
Lyrics
Beautiful Day

Verse 1
Not a cloud in the sky and a soft warm summer sea breeze
All the girls wear bright dresses the boys in their shirts with no sleeves
The sun,s dancing over the water, sailboats are out on the sea
And it all looks so dreamy it almost could be make believe

Chorus
It’s the most beautiful day to do nothing
The most beautiful day
A day to unwind leave your troubles behind and do nothing
Oh Oh its a beautiful day

Verse 2
There're kids building castles with bright new buckets and spades
This book that I'm reading getting better with every page
Putting on sun screen, soaking up rays
Got my picnic and some cold beers
Well it all feels so dreamy it almost like I'm not really here

Chorus
It’s the most beautiful day to do nothing
The most beautiful day
A day to unwind leave your troubles behind and do nothing
Oh Oh its a beautiful day

Bridge
I'm feeling so good got the woman I love by my side
With beach chairs, Umbrella, dark glasses were watching the world go by

Chorus
It’s the most beautiful day to do nothing
The most beautiful day
A day to unwind leave your troubles behind and do nothing
Oh Oh its a beautiful day
Its a beautiful
Oh Oh its a beautiful day

Beautiful Day (Reggae Version )

Plays: 2
Lyrics
Beautiful Day

Verse 1
Not a cloud in the sky and a soft warm summer sea breeze
All the girls wear bright dresses the boys in their shirts with no sleeves
The sun,s dancing over the water, sailboats are out on the sea
And it all looks so dreamy it almost could be make believe

Chorus
It’s the most beautiful day to do nothing
The most beautiful day
A day to unwind leave your troubles behind and do nothing
Oh Oh its a beautiful day

Verse 2
There're kids building castles with bright new buckets and spades
This book that I'm reading getting better with every page
Putting on sun screen, soaking up rays
Got my picnic and some cold beers
Well it all feels so dreamy it almost like I'm not really here

Chorus
It’s the most beautiful day to do nothing
The most beautiful day
A day to unwind leave your troubles behind and do nothing
Oh Oh its a beautiful day

Bridge
I'm feeling so good got the woman I love by my side
With beach chairs, Umbrella, dark glasses were watching the world go by

Chorus

It’s the most beautiful day to do nothing
The most beautiful day
A day to unwind leave your troubles behind and do nothing
Oh Oh its a beautiful day
Its a beautiful
Oh Oh its a beautiful day

Home To You

Plays: 3
Lyrics
Home to to

Verse 1

There are all kinds of heroes, villains with their schemes
Love hate and laughter, miracles and dreams
Inventors, explorers, saints and sinners to
This crazy place where I belong, its in my field of view
I'm looking out my spaceship at planet earth below
Am I ever coming home to you

Verse 2
Cant see no pollution, I cant hear no wars
Earth's looking so peaceful from here among the stars
No barriers, no borders, no famine no greed
Superpowers don't exist, and everyone is free
I'm looking out my spaceship at planet earth below
Am I ever coming home to you

Bridge
Don't get me wrong I love my life believe me when I say
I cant wait to get back there, if they can find a way
Oh its been an age, I'm counting down the days
Until I sleep in my own bed again

Verse 3
Seeing the globe from a distance, changed the way I feel
I just want to fix it in time for it to heal
Cos I'm filled with a sadness and I'm so afraid
Terrified the world will break and there is no first aid
I'm looking out my spaceship at planet earth below
Am I ever coming home to you

Home to you

Beautiful Angel

Plays: 3
Lyrics
Beautiful Angel

Verse1
We were 2 hours in on a 6 hour flight
Up over the ocean in the dead of night
When I slipped off my headphones she said hi
We talked about home, the weather the news
Our hopes our dreams the things we want to do
Our favourite films, it was intoxicating
Shes got this way of talking with her hands
And I don't think I ever want this plane to land

Chorus
I'm falling now for this beautiful angel sitting next to me
She's everything I'd ever want her to be
Flying high with this beautiful angel wishing all the time
We weren't strangers and she was mine

Verse 2
I love her eyes the cut of her hair
Her shoulders, her skin is oh so fair
I can't stop talking , she must think I'm crazy
When she look at me, my hearts in a mess
The moment she smiles I can’t catch my breath
I just don't want this flight to end
Why cant we keep on flying round and round the world
I don't think I'll ever find a more beautiful girl

Chorus
I'm falling now for this beautiful angel sitting next to me
She's everything I'd ever want her to be
Flying high with this beautiful angel wishing all the time
We weren't strangers and she was mine

Bridge
Can we grab a coffee sometime, I finally find the courage to say
She stops, she turns, she smiles she says I think that will be okay

Chorus
I'm falling in love with this beautiful angel sitting next to me
She's everything I'd ever want her to be
Flying high with this beautiful angel hoping all the time
We wont be strangers and she’ll be mine
I've been waiting for so long she's the one

Have You Ever Wondered

Plays: 7
Lyrics
Have You Ever Wondered

VERSE 1
I saw you walking down the street today
But I was driving the other way
I parked my car and ran back to
The place where I'd seen you
I couldn’t find you anywhere
I threw my arms up in the air
Just wanted to say hello
Cos its been so long ago

CHORUS
Did you ever wonder what it would be like
To live your life with me
If I was the father of your children
And we raised a family
Did you you ever wonder what might have been
If we had said I do
And I’d gone walking down the aisle with you

VERSE 2
I spun around when you said hi
But couldn't speak and my mouth went dry
Oh I didn't know what to do
Standing so close to you
My heart was beating out of my chest
You brought me out in a cold cold sweat
I was aching for your touch
Oh I've never missed someone so much

CHORUS
Did you ever wonder what it would be like
To live your life with me
If I was the father of your children
And we raised a family
Did you ever wonder what might have been
If we had said I do
And I’d gone walking down the aisle with you

BRIDGE
I said its so good to see you
Have you come back to stay
When a man came over and took your hand
And I watched you walk away

CHORUS
Did you ever wondered what it would be like
To live your life with me
If I was the father of your children
And we raised a family
Did you ever wonder what might have been
If we had said I do
And I'd gone walking down the aisle with you
And I’d gone walking down the Isle with you

YOU ARE MY WAY 2

Plays: 2
Lyrics
Verse 1

Every time think of us, I feel myself smile
In a world full of crazy you're my life line
You make me laugh, share my dreams, always on my side
Loving you completes me and my heart shines

Chorus

If I'm a ship you're my ocean
If I'm a train you're my station
If I was an astronaut
You would be my life support
You are my way


Verse 2

Whatever souls are made of yours should be forged in gold
I see a beautiful person when I look at you
A thousand lives, a thousand worlds, will never change my mind
Cos nothing makes me feel the calm that you do


If I'm a ship you're my ocean
If I'm a train you're my station
If I was an astronaut
You would be my life support
You are my way

Bridge

Doesn't matter what I do, where I go, what I achieve
Its you and me forever now, our stars aligned, and I believe, Oh I believe

Chorus 2

If I'm a truck you're my highway
If I'm the words you're my diary
If the world should end tonight
Ill be holding you so tight
You are my way


Chorus 2
If I'm a truck you're my highway
If I'm the words you're my diary
If the world should end tonight
Ill be holding you so tight
You are my way

ITS ALL ABOUT US

Plays: 0
Backstory
The idea of the song is is about two individuals who fall in love and become a couple.
Therefore life becomes not about them as individuals but a couple
Hence the hook - Its not about me , Its not about you, Its all about us
Lyrics
Its All About Us

Verse 1
Its funny how a cup of coffee can change your life forever
When we shared one together
I knew
This was the start of our journey and no matter where life takes us
Nothings gonna break us
Apart

Chorus
Well all it took was the touch of your hand
To rock my world and make me understand
That you and me will always be
Together girl
And now for you I'll do anything
Cos falling in love changed everything
Now its not about me , Its not about you
Its all about us

Verse 2
You shone so bright on our Wedding Day, I didn't want to end
Surrounded by our families and friends
We made our vows and we pledged our love, until the day we die
There were tears of joy in your momma's eyes

Chorus
Well all it took was the touch of your hand
To rock my world and make me understand
That you and me will always be
Together girl
And now for you I'll do anything
Cos falling in love changed everything
Now its not about me , Its not about you
Its all about us

Bridge
When the future is behind us and were old and grey
We'll I know I wont regret a single day

Chorus
Cos all it took was the touch of your hand
To shake my world and make me understand
That you and me will always be
Together girl
And now for you I'll do anything
Cos falling in love changed everything
Now its not about me , Its not about you
Its all about us

Its not about me, Its not about you
Its all about us

Somewhere Under the Rainbow

Plays: 1
Backstory
I had half of this song from an old SongU challenge to write a song with lyrics containing ideas under and over
Recently re wrote most of the lyrics and updated the melody.
I used AI to arrange the song
All lyrics and melody are 100% human
Lyrics
Somewhere Under the Rainbow

Verse1
Leave everything don’t look back, there’s a place we can go
Got no headlines, deadlines,TVs no telephones
So much in life we can do when there's time to discover
We can slow down, reconnect, find some space for each other

Chorus
Somewhere under the rainbow
We can live by the light of the sun, the moon and the stars
Somewhere under the rainbow
So lets do it today, not someday, while love still burns, in our hearts

Verse 2
We don’t need a house on a hill or the world on a string
Acting like strangers’ cos our world is wearing so thin
Regain control of our soles find our purpose and reason
Stop living our lives everyday like its hurricane season

Chorus
Somewhere under the rainbow
We can live by the light of the sun, the moon and the stars
Somewhere under the rainbow
So lets do it today, not someday, while love still burns, in our hearts

Bridge,
He takes my hands, kissed my lips and whispers I love you
I look in his eyes and whisper I love you to
Can you feel it, a burning desire
Deep down inside, my bodies on fire

Chorus
Somewhere under the rainbow
We can live by the light of the sun, the moon and the stars
Somewhere under the rainbow
So lets do it today, not someday, while love still burns, in our hearts

Never Say Hello 2

Plays: 1
Backstory
I got the title for the song from a book - "If you never say hello you never say goodbye", and expanded it from there.

Its got a kind of sophisticated lyric which I've kept throughout'.
Lyrics
If you Never Say Hello

Verse 1
If you never say hello
You’ll never say goodbye
There’ll be no tears to cry
If you never say hello

Verse 2
When you no one’s Mr Right
Your no one’s Mr Wrong
You know where you belong
When your no one’s Mr Right

Bridge 1
Its better to have loved and lost than not finding love at all
Seems out of touch philosophy when all you can recall
Grazing racks of diamond rings and shattered wedding vows
A broken heart but light shines in

Verse 3
If you don’t fall in love
You won’t be falling out
Left wondering what its all about
If you don’t fall in love

Bridge 2
Love starts out so heavenly, becomes a battlefield
Whatever’s written in the stars, gravity will steel
Looking for some empathy its time that you got real
Its heads she wins and tails you loose

Verse 4
If you never say hello
You’ll never say goodbye
There’ll be no tears to cry
If you never say hello

RIGHT HERE ON MY HEART

Plays: 6
Backstory
When you lose somone people fill their lives with things they never did before the to help them through
In this song the principle character after a bought of drinking decides to do healthier things
It dosnt make the longing and missing of an ex partner any easier
So he tries dating and partying gut it does not help
Just misses his ex
He just needs a woman's love.
Lyrics
Right Here on my Heart

Verse 1
I’ve poured my last quart of Jack down the drain
Filled up the fridge with fresh fruit and whole grains
But this healthy living it don’t ease my pain
And I miss you

Verse 2
I’ve back packed, learned guitar, I’ve run for miles
White river rafted in fear of my life
But you’re always at the back of my mind
And I miss you

Chorus
I miss your body, Your sweet perfume
Making love by the light of the moon
You were my sunshine, my guiding star
Your loves etched like a Tattoo, right here on my heart

Verse 3
When I take a shower, and I change my clothes
Your in the mirror, holding me close
But living without you has taken its toll
And I miss you

Chorus
I miss your body, Your sweet perfume
Making love by the light of the moon
You were my sunshine, my guiding star
Your loves etched like a Tattoo, right here on my heart

Bridge
I try to be happy, I long to be free
I know its all over between you and me
But it doesn't matter whatever I do
I cant stop loving you

Chorus
I miss your body, Your sweet perfume
Making love by the light of the moon
You were my sunshine, my guiding star
Your loves etched like a Tattoo, right here on my heart

Repeat Chorus
I miss your body,your sweet perfume
Making love by the light of the moon
In colours that never fade I cant wash out
Your loves etched like a tattoo, right here on my heart
Your loves etched like a tattoo, right here on my heart


Christmas ( heaven tonight )

Plays: 2
Backstory
Ive had the song for awhile but recently re discovered it and have re written a lot of the lyrics and changed the melody in places. I wanted to combine the true meaning of Christmas with the celebration of Christmas
Lyrics
Verse 1
A very special time of year
Smiling faces everywhere
Hearts are filled with happiness and cheer
Festive seasons for having fun
Reaching out to everyone
To thank the Lord for all that we hold dear

Chorus
Christmas, joy we are feeling
So fine, we all believe
In heaven tonight,
In heaven tonight
Christmas, sleigh bells ringing
Stars shine, angels sing
In heaven tonight
In heaven tonight

Verse 2

Friends and family gather round
Telling stories, laughing loud
Santa's on his way across the sky
Presents wrapped with bows and tape
Kids asleep they just cant wait
To celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ

Chorus
Christmas, joy we are feeling
So fine, we all believe
In heaven tonight,
In heaven tonight
Christmas, sleigh bells ringing
Stars shine, angels sing
In heaven tonight
In heaven tonight

Bridge/solo
May we never grow to old to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmas

Chorus
Christmas, joy we are feeling
So fine, we all believe
In heaven tonight,
In heaven tonight
Christmas, sleigh bells ringing
Stars shine, angels sing
In heaven tonight
In heaven tonight

In Heaven tonight

BRIDGES OUT OF RAINBOWS

Plays: 9
Backstory
This is a song for out troubled times, with so much inequality in the world over race, injustice, climate change etc.
Its time to come together not only in America but across the world. Its time to healing.

A song for our times
Lyrics
Bridges out of Rainbows

Verse 1
If were gonna move forward, its time to let go of the past
With no regrets to slow us down, and no fear to hold us back
Hey now, enjoy life's journey, we'll miss it if we blink
Life will be full of surprises, and that's the point don't you think

Chorus
Let's build bridges out of rainbows
Open arms of colour reaching out across the world
We must find a way
Through these dark and stormy days
Let's build bridges out of rainbows

Verse 2
We can all make a difference, when were standing side by side
If I'm for you and your for me, no one will be denied
There'll be, freedom for everyone, whatever we believe
We'll all have dreams and a future, and that's the point don't you think

Chorus
Let's build bridges out of rainbows
Open arms of colour reaching out across the world
We must find a way
Through these dark and stormy days
Let's build bridges out of rainbows

Bridge
We'll make ordinary, extraordinary
Hey,we can start right now


Chorus
Let's build bridges out of rainbows
Open arms of colour reaching out across the world
We must find a way
Through these dark and stormy days
Let's build bridges out of rainbows
Rainbows
Rainbows
Rainbows

WHEN SHE SMILES

Plays: 4
Lyrics
Verse 1
When she smiles
Her smile doesn’t reach her eyes
She’s holding back so much inside herself
She’s finding it hard to keep control

Verse 2
When she smiles
There’s a stiffening of her shoulders
Well he’d never told her about his affair
He let her believe she was to blame

Bridge

He always said it was her precious career
That had pushed him out the door
So many memories she’ll lock away
She can’t use them anymore

Verse 3
When she smiles
She turns her head to the side
And the tears she’s hiding
Run silent and warm
Down her cheek, brushed away with her hand

Bridge 2
She was prepared to sacrifice her career
But cant forgive him his affair
She tried so hard to fix their fading love
Its all over now

Verse 4
When she smiles
As she drops her eyes to the floor
He tries to hold her but but she pulls away
She wont be tempted or swayed
Feeling so used and betrayed
Her heart is breaking
When she smiles
When she smiles

THANK YOU

Plays: 1
Backstory
When people achieve success especially against the odds or something special happens in their lives they thank God. Not in church but just by a small gesture of looking up as if to the heavens. So I have three verses from three different life situations from three different people all brought together with the simple gesture of looking up to thank God for their good fortune.
Lyrics
Thank You
Verse 1
With seconds to go the quarterback throws a touchdown to end a great play
The fans are all screaming and now the teams winning he'll be a hero today
When it’s all over the crowds on their feet and he punches the air in delight
Nobody gave them a prayer in this game but he would not give up the fight
Chorus 1
And with the wink of an eye he looks up to the sky and says thank you
For everything thank you
Verse 2
With the brightest of smiles she walks from the stage to the cheers of her classmates and friends
The valedictorian speech she has given brings four great years to an end
She knows nothing comes easy and she’s worked so hard but it’s all been worth it today
As she lays her gown and her mortarboard down she takes a moment to pray
Chorus 2
And with her big smiling eyes she looks up to the sky and says thank you
Thank you for everything you’ve given me
Dreams a reality, trunks full of memories, Ill take wherever I go
For everything thank you
Verse 3
He promised his wife he’d be at the birth of their child but he’s going to be late
Caught up in traffic but missing this moment is something he can’t contemplate
Running on empty to be by her side, now just a few blocks away
Makes it in time to hear babies first cry, I’m a dad is all he’d say
Chorus 2
With a tear in his eye he looks up to the sky and says thank you
Thank you for everything you’ve given me
Oh I cant stop looking at this little person
So scared they might break her in two
For everything thank you
Chorus 1
With a tear in his eye he looks up to the sky and says thank you
For everything thank you

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