Black Lake Bayou Gary Jaffe and Janet Devers Drivin' alone out of Baton Rouge With luck I'll make Shreveport by dawn 'Cause love hasn't lived in our apartment lately If it had, you would have wept to find me gone All those softly spoken promises I believed them much too long Summer steam rises off the bayou The tires seem to hum a different song Chorus: Black Lake Bayou took me under its spell I danced with joy to the zydeco noise I was your sweet Joselle But I won't be your prisoner, and I won't take second place The fire that lies in your cajun eyes can never be erased In Black Lake Bayou Don't think it doesn't hurt to leave The cost of losing love is never cheap But there in the laughter and confetti babe were too many nights I couldn't sleep Report Chorus 2x
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BLUE COLLAR REPUTATION Mary Hartman and Janet Devers You buy me Armani shirts, but I don't wear 'em dear You pour me fine French wine, all I want's a cold draft beer Can't sit through an opera, the Opry's more my destination I love you little darlin', but don't ruin My Blue Collar Reputation CHORUS: My Blue Collar Reputation It's been Years in the makin' Fishing for hours, washing my truck, headed to the cabin with the boys to shoot buck I'm a simple man with a simple occupation I love ya little darlin,' but don't ruin My Blue Collar Reputation You ordered me escar-what? I love corn dogs and Mountain Dew! Can't hang with your yacht club crowd Those guys smell sweeter than you My John Deere shirt and me don't need no explanation I love ya little darlin', but don't ruin My Blue Collar Reputation! My Blue Collar Reputation It's been years in the makin' Bowlin' for dollars, hooked on Nascar Shootin' pool, shootin' shots at Billy Bob's Bar I'm a Harley man, and a God-fearin' rebel sensation I love ya little darlin' but don't ruin My Blue Collar Reputation My Blue Collar reputation It's been years in the makin' Come here baby, unbutton my shirt I've got somethin' for you Today I went out and got a heart tattoo See your name's right here You're my number one temptation I love ya little darlin' but don't ruin My Blue Collar Reputation Tag: Hey darlin' you know opposites attract We don't need no article about communication Just love this' ole cajun man like he loves you! Come on now, You know we got it all, yeah we got it all!
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Broken Down Heart Brenda Perry and Janet Devers We started out down in Kentucky In one small ten by twelve room But we didn’t mind we felt lucky To find each other so soon We built our castle together Lived on dreams when life got too hard Now you’re gone and all of my dreams are shattered So whose going to fix my Broken Down Heart! That old rusty pipe is leaking And laundry’s piled up in my way As I patch it I’m thinkin’ This house has seen better days Like when you filled it with laughter And we were never apart I can fix things that are broken But who’se going to fix My Broken-Down heart? Bridge They say that time mends it all I hope it works that way What I wouldn’t give to hold you One more day! Through that old crack in the window I can feel the rain fall inside In the distance I can see a rainbow Promisin’ me better times You said our love’s everlasting So we’re not really apart I’ll just keep holding our memories And pray God will fix my Broken Down heart Tag God you know how much I love her Please, Please fix My Broken Down Heart! -
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Can’t We Try Doug Stanglin and Janet Devers I’ve got half a dozen reasons why this won’t work Sometimes when somethin’s broken it’s just broke And I’m sure you’ve got your own list twice as long Why getting back together is all wrong Chorus But Can’t We Try Really try To capture that old magic one more time Like it used to be When you were lovin’ me And mornin’ kisses lasted all day long I’ve missed you every moment you’ve been gone So Can’t We Try We could both start pointin’ fingers Oh but what’s the use I’m so tired of playin’ that old game I just want to hold you one more time Don’t tell me you haven’t felt the same Repeat Chorus Oh can’t we try… Bridge It’s hard to be forgiving With so much hurt inside And how can we forgive ourselves If we let this die Chorus So let’s try really try To capture that old magic one more time Like it used to be when you were lovin’ me And mornin’ Kisses lasted all day long I’ve missed you every moment you‘ve been gone So Can’t We Try, let’s just try!
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Crazy In Love Brenda Perry and Janet Devers Been lookin’ high and low, as far as I can see Don’t have a long list of what I expect him to be I don’t need a lot of guys mad over me no, no, no Just one who’s crazy in Love with me Crazy in love Spin like a wheel Out of control, head over heels Flyin high, in the sky Can’t come down I’m the reason why crazy in love with me When he walks in I’ll know him so well He’ll have this dazed look ‘cause he’ll be under my spell He won’t know what hit him And I ain’t gonna tell no,no,no He’ll stumble, won’t even know that he fell Repeat Chorus 2x Crazy in Love, Crazy in love with me, Crazy in love with me He’s Crazy in Love with me
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Everytime Brenda Perry and Janet Devers Sittin’ in your easy chair while night-time shadows disappear Our song comes on the radio Singin’ oh so soft and sweet I feel your breath on my cheek as you pull me close and whisper low Climb: Reaching out to touch your face the music stops without a trace All the things I love most are gone vanished with the song Chorus: Everytime I reach out there’s just empty air Everytime I fall back there are no arms to care Then in my heart I hear you say, “You’re doin’ fine” Everytime Gettin’ dressed to go to work I come across your favorite shirt In the closet lyin’ on the floor Wrapping one arm around my waste the collar up against my face It feels so good to hold you once more Climb: Dancin’ round the room in the mirror I see the truth You’re no longer by my side, the reflection doesn’t lie. Repeat Chorus: interlude Bridge: You always told me I was made of real strong stuff And the good Lord willing you’d be here when things got rough Each day I try to make you proud But honey things are really tough right now. Repeat Chorus Tag: Everytime, Everytime
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Fool’s Gold Janet Devers He conned me with a wink of an eye I felt weak when he strutted on by He knew he looked just like a Greek god Blond hair, green eyes, Tall, Tall, Tall He fed me one of his cheap lines He mesmerized my mind I was a fool sold on Fool’s Gold He called me when he needed a friend He took me from beginning to end I never once suspected a thing Even though I paid for everything Caviar, expensive wines He billed me every time I was a fool sold on Fool’s Gold Bridge He looked so perfect I thought I had struck my Fort Knox What was I thinking? My head was full of nothing but rocks! He bought me a red, shiny jaguar But I’ve made all the payments so far. He jetted me to Venice last June He’ll pay off my Visa real soon! I financed his get rich schemes But now I’m eatin’ beans I was a fool sold on Fool’s Gold Repeat Bridge He hocked my diamond engagement ring We have a court date set for this spring He doesn’t know what’s gotten to me I told him tell it to Judge Judy Tag So my advice to you is be careful what you do! I was a fool sold on Fool’s Gold I was a fool sold on Fool’s Gold Don’t be a fool sold on Fool’s Gold
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I Don’t Need To Need You Douglas Stanglin ad Janet Devers I know you think I’m sittin’ here by the phone Fighting through the tears all on my own I know you think I’m just some love-sick kid You used that cold goodbye a thousand times before But don’t expect to walk back through my door ‘cause you don’t know me now and never did Chorus I Don’t Need to Need You And I Don’t want to want you I know how much better I’ll be Spending less time loving you And more time being me Was I ever more to you than just a game? Another pretty face, another name Well a game is something more than one can play And my heart doesn’t bruise the way it used to do You taught me how to hide my feelings too And now you’ve given me the nerve to say Repeat Chorus Interlude Bridge I’m a little older now and wiser too Funny how I owe it all to you For helping me to be my own best friend ‘cause Repeat Chorus
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I Never Looked At You That Way Gary Denis and Janet Devers We grew up together You were the boy next door "Bestest" friends forever Years rolled by like waves on the shore Ridin' bikes through the park Movies and popcorn Friday nights Flashlight tag in the dark Yeah it always felt so right CLIMB: 'til that night you walked me home and tried to hold my hand I remember the hurt in your sweet eyes when I said, "Please understand" that CHORUS: I Never Looked at You that way And I somehow looked right past you everyday You were always there for me Through good and bad and in between But I guess I Never Looked At You That Way Junior year in high school Homecoming dance in the gym You were sitting all alone and I was there with him Climb: When the band began to play you tried to catch my eye I pretended not to see you and I turned and walked outside, 'cause... Repeat Chorus Bridge Another broken heart another dream flown away Looking through these photographs of our younger days We looked so great together I finally see the light The one that I've been searchin' for was right before my eyes I wonder why? Final Chorus: I never looked at You That Way Now I can only hope I'm not too late 'cause you were always there for me through good and bad and in between But I guess I Never Looked at You That way, 'til today Yeah I guess I never looked at You That Way mmm
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I Should Have Told You Then Doug Stanglin and Janet Devers Who likes class reunions? Why do people go? Lot’s of beer and small talk With name tags I don’t know The only thing that kept me coming back for more was hopin’ one day I’d see you walking through that door Chorus I Should Have Told You Then Exactly how you feel How you touched my heart and always will That’s the truth, the whole truth And I should have told you then High School’s not so long ago Not much I don’t recall How you looked each mornin’ On the front row by the hall I remember you so well Just like yesterday And how I used to hold my breath each time you looked my way Repeat Chorus Bridge Through the years I used to dream That you might love me too I wrote it in a thousand notes I never sent to you But somewhere on the dance floor you said those words tonight It’s funny how we never talked and now it feels so right Repeat Chorus Tag So let’s dance ‘til the music ends And kiss me once gain Put aside our childhood fears and let our life begin And let me tell you all the things I Should Have Told You Then
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Tired of Easy Goodbyes Brenda Perry and Janet Devers I’m a man’s man My truck’s my best friend No girl in my rearview catches me No strings, no ties Just hellos, goodbyes ‘Til I met her that was good enough for me Chorus I’m Tired of Easy Goodbyes They don’t mean a thing Want memories, not moments Yeah, she’s the one for me If we only had more time’ maybe that girl would find She’s just like me Tired of Easy Goodbyes Blue eyes, killer smile She’s mine for a little while Soon she’ll leave with just a kiss Same old, same old Two days then off she goes Man, I can’t keep doing this Repeat Chorus If we only had more time, Baby I’m sure you’d find You’re just like me Tired of Easy Goodbyes Bridge Come on girl pick up your cell phone Don’t want you to go Need at least forever Got to let you know Repeat Chorus If we only had more time, Baby I’m sure you’d find You’re just like me Tired of Easy Goodbyes Oh Baby, let me hear you say That you feel that way You’re just like me Tired of Easy Goodbyes So Tired of Easy Goodbyes
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If Love Could Make You Stay Douglas Stanglin and Janet Devers Empty room, sad goodbyes Checker cab waiting in the drive Angry words I can't recall disappear as you walk down the hall Chorus: If Love Could Make You Stay Could change your mind I'd give you all I have Take back my wounded pride And heal all the hurt inside, Oh Babe If Love Could Make You Stay Please say it would And let me dare to hope Somehow here and now I'd find the words If Love Could Make You Stay Chances missed, bridges burned Front door keys awkwardly returned What's this road you're traveling on can it be that you're really gone Repeat Chorus Key change Oh, babe If love Could Make You Stay Please say it would and let me dare to hope Somehow here and now I'd find the words If Love Could Make You Stay
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If every drop of water disappeared from the land And every drop of ocean suddenly turned to sand That would all be nothing Compared to what I'd feel If you didn't love me What if I woke up and couldn't hear a sound And all that I could see was darkness all around That would still be nothing Compared to what I'd feel If you didn't love me If I could have the world and all that money could buy And I could travel far beyond the moon and the sky If they gave me golden wings, Well I still couldn't fly Without you, nothing would matter, (ooh) You and I walk beside each other day after day But there's so much inside me, I never get to say My life would be so empty With nothing left to feel If you didn't love me If you didn't love me Lyric by Carole Bayer Sager
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It's Not You, It's Me Gary Denis and Janet Devers It's not the rusty mustang you're rebuilding in the yard It's not the seven other cars you bought to use for parts It's not the way your brother mooches dinner every night Or the way your mama tells me, "That dress is gettin' tight!" We're one big happy family Honey, It's not you, It's Me! It's not the anniversary card you bought two weeks too late Or the toaster for my birthday Jewelry costs too much these days! Not the way you lost your paycheck playing poker with the guys Or how I had to bail you out of jail last Friday night How would that make me want to leave? Honey, it's not you, it's me! CHORUS: It's Not You, It's Me! I'm holding you back I want you to be free You're absolutely perfect Any fool could see Honey, It's Not You, It's Me It's not the way you stagger home at 4:13 A.M. Expecting eggs and bacon for you and your drunk friends I guess that lipstick landed on your collar by mistake Just like all that pepper somehow landed in your eggs! I'm just as happy as can be Honey, it's Not You, It's Me! REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGE: I'm not good enough for you I'm scared of committment You could do much better A prize like you the sky's the limit! Repeat Chorus
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My Heart Knows Gary Denis and Janet Devers I can’t believe my eyes Was that really you? Lost in his embrace Don’t know what to do When the light turned green I watched you speed away I felt so sick inside And no matter what you say My Heart Knows Something’s wrong I’ve had the strangest feeling for so long Please say, it ain’t so My mind’s confused, but my heart knows Remember yesterday when I caught you on the phone You didn’t see me there You thought you were alone I heard, “I love you too” Then you looked up so surprised Said, “Mama says hello” Couldn’t look me in the eyes Repeat Chorus Bridge How could you do this to me Couldn’t you find the truth When you know my whole world’s about loving you! My heart knows what’s going on And I guess I really knew it all along Don’t say, It ain’t so I’ve faced the truth ‘cause My Heart knows Oh My Heart Knows
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Shy Girl Sandie Thurston and Janet Devers Every morning eight A.M. I run into him again My heart stops beating I’m brain dead at school big fool, not cool So self-defeating Climb: He never sees the real me When will he ever see? Chorus This Shy Girl Dreaming of his love from my shy world And when my dreams come true Boy, He’s gonna love this Shy Girl too. Ooh yeah. mmm One-sided romance Can’t dance, slim chance Why can’t I reach him? Some girls flirt with ease Not me, can’t be Ain’t gonna happen He doesn’t know that I exist I can’t go on like this ‘cause I’m a … Repeat Chorus Bridge If we could ever get together I know it will last forever! Somehow, I pray, Someday, someway I’ll find the courage To speak my heart Get smart, he’ll start To get the message And when he falls in love with me I’ll no longer be Repeat Chorus Tag: He’s gonna love this Shy Girl too, ooh... He’s gonna love this Shy girl too.
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Something Ain't Right Janet Devers If I can’t fall asleep ‘cause she’s not by my side If my mind keeps replayin’ her last words of goodbye If I stare into space drinkin’ bourbon all night Somethin’ Ain’t Right If I’m callin’ in sick ‘cause I don’t feel alive If I’m layin’ in the bed ‘til six o’clock at night If her picture’s sweet smile makes me break down inside Something Ain’t Right Chorus Something Ain’t Right when I keep on aching from the memory of her kiss And dreaming of her touch makes me crazy like this If only I had held her the last time she cried I wouldn’t be left holding my foolish pride If I can’t find the words to tell her I’ll be The man that she needs If she still believes in me If the face in the mirror doesn’t like what he sees Somethn’ Ain’t Right Repeat Chorus Bridge This time I’ll listen as we go Be the friend and lover she wants to know I should have trusted her heart by now, it shows... that Chorus Somethin’ Aint Right When I keep on achin’ From the memory of her kiss And dreamin’ of her touch makes me crazy like this If only I had held her the last time she cried I’d still be holdin’ that girl (mmm) tonight Oh Somethin’ Ain’t Right (mmm) yeah!
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The Treasure Brenda Perry and Janet Devers Finding true love's like a Treasure Hidden deep in the earth And the quest is full of danger So many chances to get hurt Why do we keep searching Through love’s unstable grounds ‘cause we know it’s worth the risk If ever it’s found Chorus: Baby take my hand It’s a journey meant for two Will you find in me what I know I’ve found in you If you have reservations your heart may let you down And the treasure you most wanted Oh so close, but yet unfound ‘Cause true love’s like a treasure Every heart hope to hold It’s the end of every rainbow It’s the promise worn in gold Will our hearts be shattered By trials in our path Only Time will tell are we diamonds or are we glass? Repeat Chorus Tag: If you and I dig deep enough Soon the Treasure will be found
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I HOPE YOU TRY L.A. By Douglas Stanglin & Janet Devers I can't believe it's morning. Did we really talk all night? Thank god for all night diners. Where coffee with a stranger seems just right. Looks like the snow is lifting. Guess I'll be on my way. It sure was nice to meet you. I’m sorry I can't stay. But if you come to California. You know you've got a friend. Those are hard to find these days. I’d really love to see you again. It's been years since someone has made me feel this way. So if you give up on Atlanta. I hope you try L.A. I know that must sound crazy. From a girl you hardly know. But I'd be even crazier. To let you go. Here's my name and number. Remember me if life gets tough. We'll take up this conversation. Where we left off. (Chorus) So if you give up on Atlanta. I hope you try L.A. Come on and try L.A. © 2019 Stanglin & Devers
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IT SURE SEEMED REAL TO ME By Douglas Stanglin & Janet Devers Verse: MAYBE YOU WERE RIGHT. MAYBE I WAS WRONG. THIS WAS JUST A SPRINGTIME THING ALL ALONG. MAYBE WE BOTH KNEW. MAYBE DEEP INSIDE. WE WERE ONLY PASSING TIME EVERY NIGHT. Chorus: BUT IT SURE SEEMED REAL TO ME. EVERY TIME YOU SPOKE MY NAME OR LOOKED MY WAY. HELD THE DOOR OR HELD MY HAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY. OR SENT ME SILLY POSTCARDS TO MAKE ME SMILE. IT SURE SEEMED REAL, IT SURE SEEMED REAL, IT SURE SEEMED REAL TO ME. Verse: SOME THINGS STAY THE SAME. SOME THNGS NEVER DO. WE ALL LEARN TO LIVE WITH THAT, AND I WILL TOO. SO TELL ME THAT YOU ‘VE CHANGED, OR YOU NO LONGER CARE. BUT DON’T PRETEND YOU NEVER DID. ‘CAUSE I WAS THERE. (Rpt. Chorus) Tag: THIS BROKEN HEART’S MY NEW REALITY. AND IT SURE SEEMS REAL IT SURE SEEMS REAL OH, IT SEEMS SO REAL TO ME. THIS BROKEN HEART’S MY NEW REALITY, AND IT SURE SEEMS REAL, OH, IT SEEMS SO REAL TO ME. OH, IT SURE SEEMS REAL TO ME. © 2006 Stanglin & Devers
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IT SURE SEEMED REAL TO ME By Douglas Stanglin & Janet Devers Verse: MAYBE YOU WERE RIGHT. MAYBE I WAS WRONG. THIS WAS JUST A SPRINGTIME THING ALL ALONG. MAYBE WE BOTH KNEW. MAYBE DEEP INSIDE. WE WERE ONLY PASSING TIME EVERY NIGHT. Chorus: BUT IT SURE SEEMED REAL TO ME. EVERY TIME YOU SPOKE MY NAME OR LOOKED MY WAY. HELD THE DOOR OR HELD MY HAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY. OR SENT ME SILLY POSTCARDS TO MAKE ME SMILE. IT SURE SEEMED REAL, IT SURE SEEMED REAL, IT SURE SEEMED REAL TO ME. Verse: SOME THINGS STAY THE SAME. SOME THNGS NEVER DO. WE ALL LEARN TO LIVE WITH THAT, AND I WILL TOO. SO TELL ME THAT YOU ‘VE CHANGED, OR YOU NO LONGER CARE. BUT DON’T PRETEND YOU NEVER DID. ‘CAUSE I WAS THERE. (Rpt. Chorus) Tag: THIS BROKEN HEART’S MY NEW REALITY. AND IT SURE SEEMS REAL IT SURE SEEMS REAL OH, IT SEEMS SO REAL TO ME. THIS BROKEN HEART’S MY NEW REALITY, AND IT SURE SEEMS REAL, OH, IT SEEMS SO REAL TO ME. OH, IT SURE SEEMS REAL TO ME. © 2006 Stanglin & Devers
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Love Without Warning By Doug Stanglin and Janet Devers Verse ON AN ORDINARY STREET IN AN ORDINARY TOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF AN ORDINARY DAY. AN EXTRAORDINARY FEELING SWEPT OVER ME, THE MOMENT YOU WALKED MY WAY. Chorus: IT WAS LOVE WITHOUT WARNING THAT TOOK ME BY SURPRISE, LIKE A SPRINGTIME SHOWER BURSTING FROM A CLOUDLESS SKY. UNANTICIPATED, COMPLETELY UNEXPECTED LOVE WITHOUT WARNING, I’VE WAITED FOR ALL MY LIFE. IN MY VERY CAREFUL WORLD, EVERYBODY PLAYED THEIR PART I MADE NO ROOM FOR LOVE AND FIRST SIGHT. BUT THIS EXTRAORDINARY FEELING SWEPT ME AWAY, AND NOTHING HAS FELT SO RIGHT. Repeat Chorus Bridge: IN ALL MY DREAMS AND EXPECTATIONS, WHY DIDN’T I SEE, THAT SOMEONE WONDERFUL WAS LOOKING FOR ME? Repeat Chorus © 2006 Stanglin & Devers
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The Worst Kind Of Lonely Sandy Thurston and Janet Devers We Lie in the same place We stare at the same space on the wall My arms are around you, but we're not really touching at all We listen to the lack of conversation A sigh, but never a moan The Worst Kind of Lonely's when you're lonely when you're not alone Chorus: The Worst Kind of Lonely is just a pale gray shade of blue When you know what you're missing And he's missing it too. When mutual sadness is the one shared emotion you've known The Worst Kind of Lonely's when you're lonely when you're not alone I'm looking through albums at pictures of me and you In Snapshots we're posing like couples are supposed to do But the lens of the cameras never caught amorous glances No passion is shown The Worst Kind of Lonely's when your lonely when you're not alone. Repeat Chorus 2 X
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IF ONLY By Douglas Stanglin & Janet Devers Verse: IF ONLY, I HAD MET YOU TWENTY YEARS AGO OH, HOW DIFFERENT LIFE WOULD BE INSTEAD OF YEARS OF HEARTACHE, THERE’D BE YEARS OF YOU AND ME Verse: IF ONLY, I HAD FOUND YOU WAY BACK THEN AND LET THE YEARS ROLL BY AGAIN. INSTEAD OF QUIET DESPERATION THERE’D BE LOVE AND CONVERSATION OH, IF I HAD ONLY MET YOU TWENTY YEARS AGO Bridge: OUR KIDS WOULD ALL HAVE LOOKED SO PRETTY THEY’D TAKE AFTER YOU, HALLOWEENS, SENIOR PROMS, TWENTY CHRISTMASES, TOO Verse 3 IF ONLY, SOME WISE MAN COULD SHOW ME HOW TO SEE US TWENTY YEARS FROM NOW NO MORE NEED FOR MIGHT-HAVE-BEEN-ING MEMORIES ARE JUST BEGINNING I CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE THEM WITH YOU TWENTY YEARS FROM NOW. --- END ---
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WHO ARE YOU DREAMING OF? Verse: It’s never easy. We’ve done what we could. To put the past behind us. As we said we should. You’ve done everything I asked. Smile at all my friends, Call me when you’re late, And bring me flowers once again. Chorus: But WHO ARE YOU DREAMING OF, At the end of every day? In the quiet of the evening, When you seem so far away? Do you still love me? Do you still care? Can you find contentment anywhere? And who are you dreaming of, If not me? Verse: Are you happy now, To be with me again? Or are you thinking of, What might have been? Look how far we’ve come. But there’s so much more to do. I’ve really tried my best, And so have you. Chorus: But WHO ARE YOU DREAMING OF, At the end of every day? In the quiet of the evening, When you seem so far away? Do you still love me? Do you still care? Can you find contentment anywhere? And who are you dreaming of, If not me? BRIDGE: Is it too much to ask, after all we’ve been through, To share all our dreams — like we used to do? (Rpt Chorus) ©2020 Douglas Stanglin and Janet Devers
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I Never knew I always Loved You I thought I had it all A company car and a house by the shore Golfing on weekends Never dreamed of anything more Riding my Kawasaki through the park that day Remember how your dog chased me to play You looked so cute searching for your runaway Chorus: I Never Knew I always loved you until you came into my life Just one look and my heart flew It’s like someone turned on a light And gave me new eyes to see a new dream Life without love ain’t no life for me Now I Know I never knew I always loved you My world’s turned upside down Your frilly pink curtains frame my ocean view But I love ‘em there because they remind me of you Dried out meatloaf tastes so good when it’s shared by two You know I never saw myself wanting a wife Who’d of thought a guy like me would love this life Repeat Chorus Bridge Two years went by and our baby arrived I was so afraid to hold her But when she looked at me with those trusting eyes This is what I told her Repeat Chorus
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Pencil In Some Lovin’ Time Today By Brenda Perry, Douglas Stanglin, and Janet Devers Canceled appointments, Lock that door The kids are at mamas, they’ll be there ‘til four Is that a “come closer” look on your face Dim the lights and let’s hide away Chorus Let’s Pencil in Some Lovin’ Time Today Holding you is the only thing I want to do right A full time occupation Day and night Baby lead the way and Pencil in some lovin’ Time today A long afternoon walk by the bay Kissin’ between playing tag with the waves The warmth of the sun caressin’ our skin We need to be alone now and then and Chorus Pencil In Some Lovin’ Time Today Holding you is the only thing I have on my mind You still hypnotize me everytime Breath we’ll drift away and Pencil In some Lovin’ Time Today Bridge I guess we have to go now But just one more kiss Let your lips tell me we’ll do this again let’s Pencil in Some Lovin’ Time Today Holdin’ you is the only thing I have on my mind Stolen kisses thrill me every time Baby I can’t wait to Pencil in Some Lovin’ time today Let’s Pencil In some Lovin Time Today
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She's An Angel, but She Doesn't Have Wings By Janet Devers She's an Angel, But She Doesn't Have WIngs She flies every night in my dreams I can't catch her, though she's ready to fall I guess I'm not that fast after all But I'm trying to understand what she needs if I can If she wants me to listen or just offer my hand She's a child, but she thinks she knows things She's An Angel, But She Doesn't have Wings It's too quiet, but the storm clouds are near There's lighting, but she has no fear I keep warning' but she's flyin' too high She's lookin' for rainbows with stars in her eyes Repeat Chorus Bridge: I've loved this angel all of her life She's given tears of joy and of strif Now she's sinking so fast in her pain I can hardly hear her call my name Repeat Chorus Tag: She's My Angel, but She Doesn't Have Wings
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Liar, Liar By Janet Devers I should have known it from the start You had a two- timin’ heart You’re smile seduced me then your lies reduced me To this girl you see fallin’ apart! I’m a sucker for a slow dance Two strong arms and romance You kissed me so sweetly I missed her completely Your sister’s on the phone Fat Chance! CHORUS: Liar, Liar Hearts on Fire You’re my addiction, My desire I should have walked away and said that we were through Player, Player womanizer You Never really could disguise her So, Liar, Liar why’s y heart on fire for you I smelled the whiskey on your breath When you crawled in looking like death You told me you worked late I mumbled “that’s ok”, pretending I was sleeping again I found this bracelet on your car floor You never mentioned it to me before Signed, “Love forever my sweetest Heather” Repeat CHORUS Bridge: I always thought you’d change for the better First your hot, then cold like the weather One minute you’re makin’ love to me Then makin’ excuses to cut yourself free Repeat Chorus Tag: Liar, Liar why’s my heart on fire for you!
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Let's Try By Douglas Stanglin and Janet Devers I've got half a dozen reasons why this won't work Sometimes when something's broken, It's Just broke And I'm sure you've got your own list, twice as long Why getting back together is all wrong, but Let's Try Oh let's Try To Capture that old magic one more time Like it used to be When You were lovin' me and morning kisses lasted all day long I've missed you every moment you've been gone So Let's Try We could both start pointin' fingers, but what's the use I'm so tired of playing that old game I just want to hold you one more time Don't tell me you haven't felt the same, so Repeat Chorus Bridge: It's hard to be forgiving with so much hurt inside But a voice down deep says Don't let this die, so Repeat Chorus
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Boston To Austin By Gary Denis and Janet Devers I always wanted to see the world Didn’t know it would hurt like this I can still see your eyes as you said goodbye I can still taste your kiss Making music takes me far away from the ones I love But no matter where this road may lead It’s you I’m thinking of from Boston to Austin New York to L.A. Atlanta to Montana Houston to Tampa Bay Baltimore to the Jersey Shore It’s the job that I have to do From Boston to Austin I’ll be missing you! The water around the keys Isn’t as blue as your eyes And so alone on that endless road Nothing but Kansas sky Chicago winter made me long for the warmth of your touch The more I travel down this road The more I dream of us from Repeat Chorus Only six more days ‘till this trip ends Can’t wait to wrap you in my arms again Repeat Chorus Tag: I’ll be missing you!
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Chasing The Gold Sandie Thurston and Janet Devers Running the ridges Racing ‘gainst time Dreams of the glories Making the climb Out before daybreak Braving the cold Towards a new sunrise Chasing the Gold, Chasing the Gold The scent of the Laurel mingles with pines He runs rutted creek beds imagining lines On shiny black asphalt with crowds uncontrolled Cheering the victor, Chasing the Gold His heroes were runners he watched on tv In faraway places, he dreamed he can be With all of the longing, his young heart could hold He started his journey, Chasing the Gold Will he ever stand with his heart in his hand Will his anthem bring tears to his eyes When he’s tested and tried Will he feel that pride As behind him The Stars and Stripes rise The odds are against him a million to one But the wind is behind him He’ll continue his run One small window of time Not too soon, not too old Once every four summers, Chasing the Gold! Running the ridges Racing ‘gainst time Dreams of the glories Making the climb Out before daybreak Braving the cold Towards a new sunrise Chasing the Gold!
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Lightning Strikes By Gary Denis and Janet Devers You were standing there in your auburn hair spilling out of your baseball cap Your cut-off jeans were a might too tight, but I like that You were the prettiest thing in the outfield stands and I missed every play All it took was just one look and I was blown away! Chorus: Lighting Strikes every time I look at you You pierce my soul with one flash of your smile I can't hide, don't want no shelter from the storm I feel like I'm caught in the middle of a hurricane Standing in the pouring rain! My friends call me the bad boy They envy my little black book But my fingers know your number I don't even have to look I never thought I'd settle down But maybe that could change Love 'em and leave 'em was my game Called on account of rain! Repeat Chorus Bridge: I don't know what tomorrow's forecast will be But a steady rain sure sounds good to me! Repeat Chorus
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I'm Living For Today Douglas Stanglin and Janet Devers When I was a young man, half a dollar in my jeans I thought about the years to come And what it all might mean Then I got a little older With a lot more bills to pay And thought about the years gone by And regrets along the way Chorus: BUT NOW I'M LIVING FOR TODAY NOT THE FUTURE, NOT THE PAST. DON'T WANT TO MISS THOSE SHOOTING STARS THAT COME AND GO SO FAST. TOO MANY WARM EMBRACES MISSED, TOO MANY KISSES LEFT UNKISSED NO SENSE IN LOOKING BACK/ Now I greet each sunrise/I greet each sunrise now OR DWELLING ON THE PAST/As if it were my last I'M LIVING FOR TODAY A brand new world's unfolding Right before my eyes, Each time I watch a bird take flight; Hear a newborn baby’s sigh. Wipe a teardrop from a lover’s cheek, Or hold my aging mother’s hand. These moments rise and then they're gone Like waves upon the sand. Repeat Chorus Bridge: It doesn't really matter, how many years have passed Just dare to meet each sunrise As if it were your last. Repeat Chorus
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The Only Thing Missing Is You Doug Stanglin and Janet Devers 2023 V1. Found a house down by the ocean, you’d love it out here I can almost touch the stars at night. Wish you could be that near. (Turn around 1 2 3 4) V2. Put Your picture by the window Your portrait in the hall Your photographs of Memphis Are hanging on the wall Wish you could be that near. (Turn around 1 2 3 4)/ CH Thought I'd send this letter, Nothing more that I can do The only thing missing is you! V3 There’s a path along the hillside That leads down to the sea. Where I think about the "might-have-beens" And how we used to be. (Turn around 1 2 3 4 )/ Bridge: Will tomorrow bring you closer? Only time and you can say But a thousand miles between us Feels farther every day! But the nights are made for lovers And the sunrise made for two. The only thing missing is you! Chorus: Thought I’d send this letter Nothing more that I can do. The only Thing Missing Is You The Only Thing Missing Is You!
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The Only Thing Missing Is You Stanglin & Devers Found a house down by the ocean You’d love it out here I can almost touch the stars at night Wish you could be that near Put your picture by the window A white rose in the hall Your photographs of Memphis are hanging on the wall Wish you could be that near Thought I’d send this letter Nothing more that I can do The only thing Missing is You! There’s a path along the hillside That leads down to the sea Where I think of the “might have beens” And how We used to be Will tomorrow bring you closer only time and you can say But a thousand miles between us feels farther every day. But the nights are made for lovers And the sunrise made for two The only thing missing is you! Thought I’d send a letter Nothing more that I can do The only thing Missing Is You! The Only Thing Missing Is You!
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I DON’T REMEMBER DENVER V1 She said it was raining, The first time we met. At a bus stop in Denver, cold and wet. She said we went camping In the Rockies that fall, Oh, it must have been beautiful I just don’t recall. CH But I remember her face, ccdeeee Every strand of her hair. dcddcde The warmth of her laughter,cccccc That filled the air. cegedc The sound of her heartbeat as she lay in my arms. ceeeedccddce But I don’t remember …don’t remember Denver at all. Cccccc…eeeeeeeedc V2 And we met in Sedona in the middle of May I came up from Austin, She from L.A. She said we hiked through the desert with its red canyon walls Oh, it must have been stunning, I just don’t recall. CH But I remember her face, Every strand of her hair. The warmth of her laughter, That filled the air. The sound of her heartbeat as she lay in my arms, But I don’t remember .. remember Sedona at all. Bridge Well, it’s really quite simple when a man falls in love, That girl is the only thing he’s thinking of. V3 But she left me in Memphis In the dead of the night With a note by the bedside, In the morning light I searched every corner Tore Beale Street apart But they were as empty as my broken heart
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I Never Knew The Man By Janet Devers I Never Knew The Man But He Knew Me Our lives are never won/one ‘til we see That ahead in the distance might come to bear What we couldn’t swear to years ago Now that I know Jesus loves me so I felt a presence there when I would cry The longing for relief shed from my eyes And the air seemed to change with every word As he always heard my desperate plea I longed to be forever free. Chorus Now Faith Hope, love these three The evidence of things we can’t see And though the glass looks dim to you The Love of Christ will Shine on through To another Day He’ll save you where you stand When you know the man So now He lives in me to lead my way That voice of inner peace day by day Though a child still unsure I creep and crawl But right through it all he walks for me His grace the key to eternity Repeat Chorus
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Honkey Tonk Beers and Lonestar Tears Verse 1: Honkey Tonk Beers and Lonestar tears made me a fool last night I’m down so low that the sad songs are makin’ me feel alright I saw you dancing with another man, so I started a fight Woke up the next morning Lord I felt like hell So I drank me another pint Chorus Honkey tonk beers and Lonestar tears Someday it’s gonna be alright I just need some time to sit now And drink you off my mind I can’t figure out where we went wrong I don’t know how to move on, These honkey tonk beers and Lonestar tears Are keepin’ me hangin’ on Verse 2: I tried to drink away the pain, but it only made it worse I tried to forget your name, but it only made me curse You’re the only one, that made me feel complete and so alive, Now you’re gone, and I’m’ alone I don’t know how to survive Chorus Honkey tonk beers and Lonestar tears Someday it’s gonna be alright I just need some time to sit here now And drink you off my mind I can’t figure out where we went wrong I don’t know how to move on, These honkey tonk beers and Lonestar tears Are keepin’ me hangin’ on Bridge: Someday I’ll find someone who can heal my broken heart But til then I’ll keep on drinking, singing, and crying, Repeat Chorus, end.
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My Heart Knows by Janet Devers and Gary Denis I can’t believe my eyes Was that really you? Lost in her embrace Don’t know what to do When the light turned green I watched you speed away I felt so sick inside And no matter what you say Chorus: My Heart Knows Somethin’s wrong I’ve had the strangest feeling for so long Please say it ain’t so My mind’s confused, but My Heart Knows Remember yesterday when I caught you on the phone You didn’t see me there You thought you were alone I heard “I love you too” Then you looked up so surprised said, "Mama says hello” Couldn’t look me in the eye Repeat Chorus Bridge: How could you do this to me? Couldn’t you find the truth! When you know my whole world’s about loving you! Chorus: My heart knows what’s goin’ on And I guess I really knew it all along Don’t say it ain’t so I faced the truth, ‘cause My Heart Knows! Oh, my heart Knows!
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Can’t We Try I’ve got half a dozen reasons why this won’t work Sometimes when something's broken it’s just broke And I’m sure you’ve got your own list twice as long Why getting back together is all wrong Chorus But Can’t We Try Really try To capture that old magic one more time Like it used to be When you were lovin’ me And mornin’ kisses lasted all day long I’ve missed you every moment you’ve been gone So Can’t We Try We could both start pointin’ fingers Oh but what’s the use I’m so tired of playin’ that old game I just want to hold you one more time Don’t tell me you haven’t felt the same Repeat Chorus Oh can’t we try… Bridge It’s hard to be forgiving With so much hurt inside And how can we forgive ourselves If we let this die Chorus So let’s try really try To capture that old magic one more time Like it used to be when you were lovin’ me And mornin’ Kisses lasted all day long I’ve missed you every moment you‘ve been gone So Can’t We Try, let’s just try!
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Driving Down The Road Towards Goodbye Little things, they slip away One by one, from day to day 'Til all at once, you see they're gone Cards and candy, flowers too There's not so many "I love you's" Lately, you seem so withdrawn Climb: Many signs along the way Should have given us a clue We chose to ignore them Now we don't know what to do CHORUS: We're Driin' Down the Road Towards Goodbye There's no exit in sight You used to love to hold me real close Now you don't even kiss me goodnight We're broken like that bridge before us How do we reach the other side Should we start to pray this thing through 'Cause we're drivin' Down The Road Towards Goodbye Empty roads and closed-off lanes Will we ever love again? Remember when we'd cruise 'til dawn Our love's dwindling on the vine Like the flower needing rain in time Is our thirst for love that strong Climb: Many signs along the way Should have given us a clue We chose to ignore them Now we don't know what to do Chorus: We're Drivin' Down the Road Towards Goodbye There's no exit in sight You used to love to hold me real close Now you don't even kiss me goodnight We're broken like that bridge before us How do we reach the other side Should we start to pray this thing through 'Cause we're drivin' Down The Road Towards Goodbye Tag: We better start to pray this thing through "cause we're Drivin' Down the Road towards goodbye
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A Trucker’s Christmas by Janet Devers Late last December on a cold snowy night He pulled his rig over for his usual bite While we kissed over coffee He said, “Wear this diamond ring make it shine” I hope he makes it home for Christmas He’s always on my mind With a truck full of lumber headed out to LA We detoured through Vegas for our big wedding day We were married by Elvis at the cutest drive-through chapel you’ll find I hope he makes it home for Christmas He’s always on my mind I want to kiss him under the mistletoe Hold him so tight, never let him go So, he’ll understand how much I miss him when he’s on the road I want to hang the stockings and trim the tree While we sing “White Christmas”, so tenderly Without him, I’m stumbling through everyday A step behind I hope he makes it home for Christmas He’s always on my mind There’s a tiny white package with a white satin bow And inside’s the message, now he finally knows It reads “Welcome home daddy We’ll get a visit from the stork in July” I’m glad you made it home for Christmas You’re always on my mind So, he kissed me under the mistletoe. Held me so tight never let me go He said, Angel, I used up all your kisses to help me get home” So, let’s hang the stockings and trim the tree I’m so happy about our new baby to be I hate every minute I have to roll out and leave you behind ‘cause with you every day is Christmas You’re always on my mind
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I Miss Us! Somethin’s missing Somethin’s just not right I can tell Are you listenin’? You’re sittin’ here, but your mind’s on somethin' else’ You say everything is fine And it’s all just in my mind But I’ve known you too long And I know when somethin’s wrong Chorus: I miss us The way we used to be The way you looked at me With so much love in your eyes I miss us. I don’t know what else to say I’m lost in yesterday and I miss you. I miss us You used to tell me That I was your sun and moon and stars Can you help me? To figure out exactly where we are Have you found somebody new Or is it still just me and you I need to know Where did our love go? Repeat Chorus Bridge: I know you hate these questions And I hate havin’ to ask Do we still have a future Or am I livin’ for the past Is our love gonna last? Repeat Chorus
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Blood On The Badge, Tears On The Cross By Michael D. Nichols and Janet Devers Verse! There’s a necklace with a cross he gave her on their wedding day It reminds her of the love they shared There’s a plaque on the wall that shows a silver badge When she sees it, her tears start to fall There’s blood on the badge, tears on the cross A tragedy no one should ever know He put up his courage on full display But the loss left sorrow deep in her soul An ache That will never go away Verse 2 Though he could not foresee what would happen that fateful day at a simple traffic stop gone wrong He stood all alone with nerves of steel and a heart of stone He gave up his life to keep others safe Now there’s blood on his badge, tears on her cross…etc. Bridge Let us always remember Those who serve with honor Who sacrifice for others each and every day With blood on their badges and burdens to bear They stand in our defense often unprepared. Repeat Chorus Outro: Oh. Heartache that never goes way
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Prayer Changes Everything Verse 1: When life throws a curveball And you don’t know what to do Turn to God (Choir sings) When your world turns upside down The doctor brought a frown Turn to God (Choir sings) Pre Chorus: Let not your heart be troubled Rejoice in the Lord, rejoice For He cares for you Chorus: Prayer changes everything Nothing’s too small; Nothing’s too big Prayer changes everything Miracles wait for you Just reach out to Him Verse 2: When your loved ones are lost And depression overwhelms Turn to God (Choir sings) When Financial struggles Try to tear you down Turn to God (Choir sings) Pre Chorus: Let not your heart be troubled Rejoice in the Lord, rejoice For He cares for you Chorus: Prayer changes everything Nothing’s too small; Nothing’s too big Prayer changes everything Miracles wait for you Just reach out to Him Bridge: Blessings can be found, wherever you look Turn your eyes towards Heaven Answers are waiting in God’s Holy Word Chorus: Prayer changes everything Nothing’s too small; Nothing’s too big for Him Prayer changes everything Miracles wait for you Just reach out to Him Tag: Miracles wait for you!
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?Writers: Michael Nichols, Janet Devers Verse 1 There's nine more days 'til summer break I've got a summer, summer ache I'm gettin' hyped and buddy I just can't wait To hit the road and burn some rubber With the moon and stars the only cover In my ZR1 just cruisin' with my girlfriend Chorus: Oh I can't wait for summer break I've got that summer, summer ache And it’s so hard for me to concentrate When the sun warms my face through the window it's got me thinking of that fishing hole Yeah I got a summer, summer, summer ache ? Verse 2 I can’t wait to bake in the sun Lazy days at the beach with my friends I glance at the clock and it's only ten to one Summer's here and I wish it wouldn't end Got a fire burnin' and I can't pretend? Gonna take that girl down to the river bend Chorus Yeah, I can't wait 'til summer break I've got that summer, summer ache And it’s so hard for me to concentrate When the sun warms my face through the window it's got me thinking of that fishing hole Well I got me a summer, summer ache? Bridge?: Teacher’s tellin' me to pay attention? Fell asleep now I got detention ? Well, I just wanna be hugged up with my gal at the picture show Chorus Oh I can't wait til summer break I've got that summer, summer ache And it’s so hard for me to concentrate When the sun warms my face through the window it's got me thinking of that fishing hole Well, I got a summer, summer, ache Outtro Yeah, I got it bad that summer, summer ache
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