Michael Taylor

Let me be Weak

I tell myself I've got to stay strong
Each day is a war that I always fight alone
I've become the rock my family leans on

CH:
Lord, let me be weak sometimes
Turn the other cheek sometimes
Can't I be a lion that roars like a lamb?
Lord, let me find the strength
Give me some time to think
if I can know peace before I sleep
then let me be weak

I know I've been hard on people I love
that's how I was raised--never give in, or give up
but I don't have to be right, don't need to be tough

Repeat CH

BR:
Show me how to bend before I break
teach me how to change--I pray it's not too late

CH:
Lord, let me be weak sometimes
Turn the other cheek sometimes
Can't I be a lion that roars like a lamb?
Lord, let me find the strength
Give me some time to think
if I can know peace before I sleep
then let me be weak

--- Michael Taylor / mtaylor442@yahoo.com /

Glory Hallelujah Sky

l lay in bed at the crack o dawn
feeling world weary, don't want to go on
look out the window can't believe my eyes
the colors in that glory hallelujah sky

ch
my heart starts pumping
my bones are a jumping
i'm so happy just to be alive
My foot is tapping
My hands are clapping
Thanks to that glory hallelujah sky

Come 3:30 clouds roll in
thunder is drumming--wind's cold as sin
lightning flashes, hail big as pies
falling from that glory hallelujah sky

my heart starts pumping
my bones are a jumping
i'm so happy just to be alive
My foot is tapping
My hands are clapping
Thanks to that glory hallelujah sky

br
late in the evening standing in the yard
beneath a velvet dome with 10 million stars
starts me thinking bout the treasure we'll find
when we travel to that glory hallelujah sky

my heart starts pumping
my bones are a jumping
i'm so happy just to be alive
My foot is tapping
My hands are clapping
Thanks to that glory hallelujah sky

words and music by Michael Taylor
mtaylor442@yahoo.com

Lose Yourself

when life gets ugly and bares its teeth
pick up the rug, sweep your blues underneath
toss your troubles up on the shelf
stretch out a moment and lose yourself

and don't say nothing, there's nothing to say
what's the hurry, we've got all day
snuggle in my arms, I know I can help
stretch out a moment and lose your self

Lose Yourself--from trials and tribulations
Lose Yourself--let's take a short vacation
Lose Yourself-
it's a sweet sensation, so invigoratin'

I know it's alright when my kitty cat roars
we've locked the bad news outside our door
we found the secret--it's good for your health,
stretch out a moment and lose your self ...

Lose Yourself--from trials and tribulations
Lose Yourself--let's take a short vacation
Lose Yourself-
it's a sweet sensation, so invigoratin'

when life gets ugly and bares its teeth
pick up the rug, sweep your blues underneath
snuggle in my arms , I know I can help
stretch out a moment and lose your self, honey...

stretch out a moment and lose your self, sugar...

stretch out a moment and lose your self.


words and music by Michael Taylor
mtaylor442@yahoo.com

Square Pegs

VERSE 1
seems i spent lotta years thinking i'd live my life alone
since no one else could understand me, i'd have to make it on my own
the day i met you, you changed me instantly
i gave my heart away to someone even stranger than me

CHORUS
we're square pegs in a round world
just don't seem to fit
i'm your guy, you're my girl
we're just two square pegs
and we're proud of it

VERSE 2
it's not been easy for us, trying to find a path through life
seems we're often turning left while all the rest are prob'ly turning right
folks think we're lazy or crazy — they don't see our dreams
they only see the forest, pretty baby, we're seeing every tree

CHORUS
we're square pegs in a round world
just don't seem to fit
i'm your guy, you're my girl
we're just two square pegs
and we're proud of it

BRIDGE
we don't mean to be contrary
but we're not ordinary
we don't have many dollars
but we always have each other
we're square pegs
we're square pegs

FINAL CHORUS
we're square pegs in a round world
just don't seem to fit
i'm your guy, you're my girl
we're just two square pegs
and we're proud of it

FINAL CHORUS (repeat)
we're square pegs in a round world
just don't seem to fit
i'm your guy, you're my girl
we're just two square pegs
and we're proud of it

wors and music by Michael Taylor / mtaylor442@yahoo. com

Just Along for the Ride

I tooled outa Tulsa to Jacksonville, just taking my time
Turned a tan in the sun and sand, and man those chicks looked fine
Set my sail for Lauderdale, danced all night with a gal named Gail
then I told that gal goodbye--I'm just along for the ride

I wheeled my wagon to Wichita, picked guitar in a dive
fished for dates across the state but never hooked a bride
Made some news with old sweet Sue, then sweet Sue split for Kalamazoo
I took it all in stride--I'm just along for the ride

br:
thru swinging doors in Tennessee came big blue eyes that saw thru me
long blond hair and sweet perfume, I began to sing your tune
we danced real slow I held you tight
you kissed me once, I didn't mind
I'm just along for the ride

we rode right on to Reno then we watched the big moon rise
Bought a ring to wrap around your finger and a rose to match your eyes
I looked real cute in my K-Mart suit and a one-armed bandit loaned me all his loot
Preacher said "kiss the bride"--I'm just along for the ride


Mike Taylor / mtaylor442@yahoo.com

Hometown Stranger

i could see inside the mind of any boy
and play their tiny thoughts like they were toys
you were different, a slate so blank and clean
i pulled you close and you slipped inside my dreams

i got addicted
i was afflicted
you left me wanting more

ch
hometown stranger
you put my heart in danger
and I'll always blame ya
Go back where you belong

you disappeared-- i'll never understand
you shoulda said goodbye before you changed your plans
my eyes went dry from crying in my bed
but I got used to walking round half dead

i was addicted
and afflicted
with a feeling i had never known

hometown stranger
you put my heart in danger
and I'll always blame ya
Come back where you belong

br
now I look for you in every face
in every person that i meet
and every road in this small town
is just a dead end street

hometown stranger
you put my heart in danger
and I'll always blame ya
Come back where you belong
hometown stranger
you put my heart in danger
I'll always be here waitin'
Come back where you belong

words and music by Michael Taylor
mtaylor442@yahoo.com /

My Greatest Happiness

I used to get the blues and
Wonder what my life was coming to
Now I swear I've been blessed

When you smile, I know
Deep in the heart of my soul
You're the sweetest, you're the best

CHORUS

I feel you in my arms
I could stay this way forever
Locked in a never-ending kiss

Touchin’ you — I'm reborn
Loving you — there’s nothin’ better
You'll always be my greatest happiness
You're my greatest happiness

VERSE 2

You're the kinda girl
Who makes me see goodness in this world
Your light, it shines so bright

When our road’s been rough
Riding through the downs and the ups
You are always at my side

CHORUS

(same as above)

BRIDGE

You've brought such joy into my nights
And made me grateful every day
When my spirit finally reaches for the sky
These will be the last words I will say

FINAL CHORUS


words and music by Michael Taylor / mtaylor442@yahoo.com

Just like me

do you ever worry
that maybe life has passed you by
are you in a hurry
cos you're running out of time
are you weary
just like me?

do you still hunger
for a lover who is gone
do you wonder
if your savior's gonna come
are you empty
just like me?

br:
Do you know when / time will finally heal those coulda-beens
and give back the strength to take a breath again
make a friend, ease the pain
let things change?

do you still hide it
when a feeling starts to show
why deny it
we're in this together, don't you know
are you hopeful
just like me?

repeat br

do you ever worry
that maybe life has passed you by
are you weary
just like me?


words and music by Michael Taylor
mtaylor442@yahoo.com

The Next First Time

I can't believe that it's over
Seems like we've just begun
Gave you whatever you asked for
But it just wasn't enough

They say the first time’s the sweetest
They say the first time’s the best
The first time can tear you to pieces
But I don't have any regrets

CH:
Just wait till till the next first time
That's when I'll hit my stride
It's too late to change your mind
But love will be better than this( will be better than this)
The next first time

Don’t have a clue where I’m going
Haven’t had time to make plans
Everything happened too quickly
But I’ll do the best that I can

Next time I’ll find me an angel
Next time I know she’ll stay
Honey you did me a favor by
Throwing my pure heart away

Repeat CH:

BR:
I know I’m not perfect but I’m not down
I’ll do much better next time around

Repeat CH:


Mike Taylor / mtaylor442@yahoo.com /

Playing So Hard to Forget

hey girl --it's been too many years since i've seen you
you're looking even better than i dreamed you
once upon a time you really messed my mind
and you're still playing so hard to forget

you say, you finally found that job you always wanted
and me, i'm doing pretty much of nothing
I still go out at night, looking for Miss Right
and you're still playing so hard to forget

an ocean of teardrops flowed under our bridge
and i'm not asking you to forget or forgive'
just light the fire one more time for a long-lost flame
I'm still crazy 'bout your face and wanna say your name

say girl, you sure know how to treat of pair of old jeans
you're even better than your gilded memory
i'm glad we met this way, tonight you've made my day
and you're still playing so hard to forget

(instrumental)

an ocean of teardrops flowed under our bridge
and i'm not asking you to forget or forgive'
just light the fire one more time for a long-lost flame
I'm still crazy 'bout your face and wanna say your name

say girl, you sure know how to treat of pair of old jeans
you're even better than your gilded memory
i'm glad we met this way, tonight you've made my day
and you're still playing so hard to forget

words and music by Michael Taylor
mtaylor442@yahoo.com

Tangled Vines
Taylor/ Erm

I was late again when I got to work this morning
for a dead-end job that'll never go nowhere
The boss man said I've used up my last warning
and I feel like a critter, stuck in a barbwire snare....

CH:
Tangled vines in my mind
one day older & runnin' out of time
Ain't my fault my dreams keep dyin’
I’m strangled by all these tangled vines

My landlord says I’ve got to pay by Friday
Another stack of bills waits by the door
a man comes by and takes away my TV
All that’s left are cords lying on the floor

Repeat CH:

I should pray, and try to find a preacher
Maybe he could save me 'neath the bible tent, but
tonight, my fallen angel's gonna reach for me
Her hair flows wild, she helps me to forget, these...

Repeat Ch



Mike Taylor / mtaylor442@yahoo.com /

Lonely Together

You're sipping wine, I'm drinking beer
we talk of hard times that brought us both here
we're each missing someone-- just trying to make it through
your smile is warm, my words are charmed--here's to knowing you

Ch
We're lonely together, alone with each other
Sure feels better than being lonely alone
No longer strangers, we've got more to discover
Could stay here forever, being lonely together

you've made me laugh, i made some toasts
we've danced thru the hours to Haggard and Jones
I've told you secrets that I've never told before
it's been so nice to melt the ice, there must be something more

Ch
We're lonely together, alone with each other
Sure feels better than being lonely alone
No longer strangers, we've got more to discover
Could stay here forever, being lonely together

br:
we've kept it light, we've had some fun
we're getting tight, end of the night-- hoping we've just begun

Ch
We're lonely together, alone with each other
Sure feels better than being lonely alone
No longer strangers, we've got more to discover
Could stay here forever, being lonely together


Mike Taylor / mtaylor442@yahoo.com

TROUBLETOWN

last year she dropped out of school
ran away from her parents’ rules
and started hanging out with bad company
she sleeps in her rusted-out ford
knows there must be something more
but she can’t see a way to break free, she lives in

CHORUS
troubletown
trying to make both ends meet
she’s always running round
the same old dead-end streets
if she could pack her bag and hit the road
and push that pedal down
just leave it all behind and get outta
troubletown

her boyfriend’s back in jail
there’s no way he can make his bail
so, he won’t be around when the baby comes
she’s dreaming of another place
to disappear without a trace
and praying for the strength to make a run, away from

CHORUS
troubletown
trying to make both ends meet
she’s always running round
the same old dead-end streets
she’d like to pack her bag and hit the road
and push that pedal down
just leave it all behind and get outta
troubletown

BRIDGE
she’s saving every penny and studying her map
been keeping it a secret, ’cause when she’s ready
she’s never coming back, she’s leavin’

FINAL CHORUS
troubletown
....
she’ll keep the pedal down
....
she swears she’ll keep on goin’ till she sees the ocean
and she’ll never turn around
no, she never will be found in
troubletown

written by M Taylor, R Bell, S Bell
POC: Mike Taylor / mtaylor442@yahoo.com

My Secret Place

I wake up in a sweat/ 2 in the morning
dreamed about you--watched you wave goodbye
someone else is sleeping beside me now
and I don't want to tell him any lies, but

ch
There's a secret place
he doesn't know about
i never say what's inside
never let it out
and everything that happened
will always leave a trace
but life goes on, so I keep it
in my secret place

I climbed the winding stairs to the attic
where a dusty walnut chest holds my past..
brushed away the cobwebs from those mem'ries
and every souvenir took me back...to

ch
a secret place
he doesn't know about
i never say what's inside
never let it out
and everything that happened
will always leave a trace
but life goes on, so I keep it
in my secret place

br
I read every word of your letters
gazed at your picture one last time
then i built a bonfire in the backyard
and let the smoke float into the sky...

ch
There's a secret place
he doesn't know about
i never said what's inside
never let it out
and everything that happened
will always leave a trace
but life goes on, there's nothing left
in my secret place


Mike Taylor / mtaylor442@yahoo.com /

highway 1

we're just like those clouds sailing high upon the breeze
two sunset silhouettes standing by the sea
just to think that yesterday we were in Los Angeles
and I didn't know you on Highway 1

let’s walk this winding trail up into rolling hills
and close our eyes beneath a moon that's standing still
tomorrow is our basket just begging to be filled
with fruits of love and Highway 1

darling, ever since we said hello, never dreamed we'd say goodbye
we're young, let's keep on
it been un-regrettable, an unforgettable
sweet three days on the road with you on highway 1
sweet three day love affair with you on highway 1

now the redwoods are my roof
and the fog is my wall
I'm sorry the sandcastles that we built
had to somehow fall
I feel blue and don't understand it all
so i'm looking for a clue on highway 1...

we're just like those clouds sailing high upon the breeze
two sunset silhouettes standing by the sea
just to think that yesterday we were in Los Angeles
and I didn't know you on Highway 1
I'm looking for a clue on Highway 1

Mike Taylor / mtaylor442@yahoo.com /