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IMAGINATION IS EVERYTHING
IMAGINATION IS EVERYTHING
INTRO
Imagination is Everything
(JFK man-on-the-moon quote)
V1
I'm lost in my obsession
I love my ever-present
Smartphone
Like Aladdin's lamp
Swipe and tap and watch your wishes happen
V2
Think I understand what consumer fate is
Make me wanna grab all the latest greatest
Sell me
In thirty second ads
Tell me what I want what I need and gotta have
CH1
Ooo There's a quiet place deep inside of us
Ooo We can have anything we want because
Imagination is Everything
V3
My work's enough to kill me
My worth's in doubt so bill me
Plastic
It's the modern cash
Instant money in the land of milk and honey
V4
I grew up on greed and gratification
Never had a need for meditation
Spirit
The forgotten power
Lost in streaming mega-data dreaming
CH2
Ooo There's a quiet place deep inside of us
Ooo We can have anything we want because
Imagination is Everything
Imagination is Everything
BR
A scarlet thread lies hidden deep inside a book
It seems the best part is the one we overlook
Exception or example shining through the moral haze
The silver lining in these flesh and bloody days
INTRO
Imagination is Everything
Imagination is Everything
1/2 CH3 - TAKEDOWN
A place deep inside of us
Anything we want because
A place deep inside of us
1/2 CH4
Ooo There's a quiet place deep inside of us
Ooo We can have anything
1/2 CH5
Ooo There's a quiet place deep inside of us
Ooo We can have "Anything"
OUTRO
Imagination
I'm so used to being told what to do
is Everything
Why do my senses seem to hide the truth
Imagination
I'm so numb from being told what to do
is Everything
How would I feel if what I want came true
Imagination
I'm so tired of being told what to do
is Everything
I dream a better world for me and you
Imagination Imagination Imagination
(© Songwriters: Roy Williams / Karen Gregory) --- END ---
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HEAVEN'S LOST AND FOUND
Heaven’s Lost and Found
[A]'s in 4/4 ... [B]'s in 6/8
A1
Albert punches numbers as he fumbles with the phone
The coin return is empty but he’s found the twilight zone
He wonders why he hears a voice inside the dial tone
Whisper something about Heaven’s Lost and Found
A2
Albert’s mind has gone away it’s on extended leave
He sends out scrambled signals he’s all but lost receive
He pays life less attention than his nose gets from his sleeve
He doesn’t know he’s in Heaven’s Lost and Found
B1
His eyes flicker up then they flicker back down
He shoots off an opening remark
I’m looking for Mars have you seen it around
I’d be there by now but it’s dark
There’s no people left in its cities or towns
Says the man with the garbage bag ark
That he carries through Heaven’s Lost and Found
A3 - Var.
Some will search for meaning some will search their soul
Some will search the scriptures some won’t search at all
Albert searches every day for what will see him through
He drinks to ease the pain that ruined the man that he once knew
B2 - Var.
He wanders alone in a sea of blank faces
The man drifting round place to place is
A captain whose ship ran aground
In a wasteland called Heaven’s Lost and Found
TAG
He’s just a gypsy in Heaven’s Lost and Found
He’s always searching in Heaven’s Lost and Found
He hears voices in Heaven’s Lost and Found
He doesn’t know he’s in Heaven’s Lost and Found
(© Songwriters: Roy Williams / Karen Gregory)
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TOYS
TOYS
V1
When I was a kid I had a ball
I had more stuff than I could use from the time I could crawl
I'd see the newest toys on TV and boy I wanted them all
V2
Teddy bears checker boards puzzles and dice
Multi-coloured cubes spinning wheels flying kites
If it whistled beeped or buzzed or even better came with lights
CH1
Toys come in every shape and size Toys what I've come to realize
If you're young if you're old if you're big if you're small it doesn't matter at all
Everybody loves Toys
V3
When I was a teen I loved to play
I could hit and run and throw and catch and kick every day
If I woke up and it was raining Plan B was video games
V4
Got a job bought a car I could call mine
Learned to play guitar practiced hard every night
All my buddies dug our band but even better girls liked us
CH2
Toys come in every shape and size Toys what I've come to realize
If you're young if you're old if you're big if you're small it doesn't matter at all
Everybody loves Toys Toys Toys Toys Toys make some noise!
BR1
We all need to play I mean everyone
I think it's safe to say there's no such thing as too much fun
CH3 - Toys ...
BR2
Now I'm all grown up I know what I need
I want more fun fly or ride float or ski
It might cost more but it's worth it to me
CH4 - T-T-T-Toys ...
1/2 CH5 - Var.
Toys provide an education Toys an endless fascination
If they ever fall apart you gotta fix or replace them
CH6 - Toys ...
TAG
Everybody loves Toys
Everybody loves Toys Toys Toys
Everybody loves Toys
Toys!
(© Songwriters: Roy Williams / Karen Gregory)
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HOLD ME IN LINE
Hold Me in Line
( Tribute to Lowell George / Little Feat )
V1
Rock and roll doctor brown puppy eyes
Cartoon charisma with a guitar and a slide
A fabulous infect-you-us feel the most-est
Getcha romance dancin from coast to coast-est
Can you hear him singin
CH1
I got to Hold Me in Line gotta Hold Me in Line
I’ve used up nearly nine lives
I got to Hold Me in Line gotta Hold Me in Line
I’ll be in the pink in no time
V2
Roll um easy roll right through the night
On cocaine and Commodore cocktails with a lime
Three sheets to the Santa Ana winds off L.A.
Where Neon tomatoes and Hollywood play
Can you hear him singin
CH2
I got to Hold Me in Line gotta Hold Me in Line
I’ve used up nearly nine lives
I got to Hold Me in Line gotta Hold Me in Line
I’ll be in the pink in no time
BR
I’m willin to bet where his Little Feat led him
When he was outta sight well he’d be outta his mind
So high on the music oh the music
And a pocket rocket’s sweet socket pie
Listen
1/2 CH3 - TAKEDOWN
I got to hold me in sway
I love metaphor play
I’m so mixed up in a way
CH4 - Var.
I got to Hold Me in Line gotta Hold Me in Line
One look at you a man wouldn’t think twice
I got to make you mine honey oh you’re lookin so fine
I’ll be in the pink in no time
TAG
Yeah you are my reason you are my rhyme
Can't seem to hold I said hold hold
Hold Hold Hold
Hold Me in Line
(© Songwriter: Roy Williams) --- END ---
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HIGH TIMES
HIGH TIMES
(Sounds pro-drug ... until the last line in V3)
V1
Sleep’s overrated let’s stay up all night
She said a bit of this goes a long way
Anticipation blowing my mind
I already knew I wanted to
V2
Soft lips explore supercharged skin
Pleasure rolls in wave after wave
Pure joy surging out rushing in
And so it begins
CH1
High Times High Times I like it I love it I need it
High Times High Times why can’t it always be like this
V3
Don’t tell me I can’t ‘cause I’ll do it anyway
I say go for it let’s have some fun
We’re only young once why not live for today
What could possibly go wrong
CH2
High Times High Times I like it I love it I need it
High Times High Times why can’t I leave it
BR
Alone
Leave it alone
Maybe next time
V4
The party’s over the candy’s all gone
That used to be more than enough
The constant craving never entered my thoughts
It seemed like a good idea ... at the
CH3
High Times High Times I like it I love it I need it
High Times High Times why can’t it always be
CH4
High Times High Times I like it I love it I need it
High Times High Times why can’t I leave it
BR - Var.
All I think about (Alone)
All I want (Leave it alone)
All I care about is (Alone)
How it makes me feel (Leave it alone)
TAG
High Times pushing me pushing me over
High Times pulling me under
High Times what I love what I live for
High Times to die for
High Times
(© Songwriter: Roy Williams) --- END ---
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CALLIN' THROUGH THE NIGHT
CALLIN' THROUGH THE NIGHT
(FINALIST in the Great American Songwriting Contest)
V1
A slow dance in a smoky bar I was breathin' through your hair
Gently moved those silky strands bared your shoulder and kissed (you softly there) your tender skin
You turned your head and floored me with your god-I-love-you eyes
Seven months since you've been gone still your memory's oh so strong
And I'm up again tonight
CH1
I hear you Callin' Through The Night
It's a desperate trick of a broken heart and a lonely mind
Baby I hear you callin' Callin' Through The Night
V2
A slow dance in our living room tears rollin' from your eyes
You held me tight and in a breakin' voice whispered I'm too young to die
I raised your chin and kissed you like I'd never let you go
You turned your head and begged me to take the pain away
Tonight I'm up again
CH2
I hear you Callin' Through The Night
It's a desperate trick of a broken heart and a lonely mind
Baby I hear you callin' Callin' Through The Night
BR
Night after night wakin' up reachin' out
As my dream disappears and your sweet voice slips away
CH3
Callin' Through The Night
It's a desperate trick of a broken heart and a lonely mind
Baby I hear you callin' Callin' Through The Night
CH4 - VARIATION
Callin' Through The Night
I've tried every kind of remedy and still I find
I keep hearin' you callin' Callin' Through The Night
TAG
I keep hearin' you callin' Callin' Through The Night
Baby I hear you Callin' Through The Night
(© Songwriter: Roy Williams)
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TEN FEET TALL
TEN FEET TALL
A1
Beanstalk Jack learned a lot about fear when he climbed that vine to the stratosphere
You got me feelin’ much the same my dear you ain’t no thief but this much is clear
If they ever give out a Spendin’ Crown
You can step right up and take a bow
You done killed my old cash cow
But when it comes to love you got it all one night with you leaves me feelin’
Ten Feet Tall Ten Feet Tall
A2
You’d be my bane if I were President an economic pestilence
No Secretary of Defence could guard the nation’s banks against
Your money-disappearing act
You are the best and that’s a fact
You can sing the anthem when you’re fat
But when it comes to love you got it all one night with you leaves me feelin’
Ten Feet Tall Ten Feet Tall
Ten Feet Tall Ten Feet Tall
SCAT VOCALS - SOLO
A3
New clothes new shoes new credit card
If I had the money you’d be drivin’ a brand new car
New pastime gamblin’ hard I knew one day you’d go too far
Just like Newton’s apples hit the ground
You’re bringin’ my bank balance down
You could give King Midas doubts
But when it comes to love you got it all one night with you leaves me feelin’
Ten Feet Tall Ten Feet Tall
Ten Feet Tall Ten Feet Tall
SCAT VOCALS
(© Songwriter: Roy Williams) --- END ---
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OUT OF THE BLUES
OUT OF THE BLUES
A1
Like a lizard lying on a sun-baked rock
I draw my strength from those around me
The room's so full but I'm so lonely
Till you walk in and astound me
I believe in too good to be true
I feel you draw me back Out Of The Blues
A2
Blue jeans and silk resurrect me
Breathe deep count to ten-out-of-ten
Walkin over to meet you
I speak and your smile does me in
I believe in too good to be true
I feel you draw me back Out Of The Blues
SOLO
A3
Find I'm lost in admiration
Find I've lost all track of time
Deeply wrapped in conversation
With who's behind your lovely eyes
I believe in too good to be true
I feel you draw me back Out Of The Blues
TAG
I feel you draw me back Out Of The Blues
I feel you draw me back Out Of The Blues
(© Songwriter: Roy Williams) --- END ---
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BELLAMY 5
INSTRUMENTAL
FINALIST in the Great American Songwriting Contest.
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LOVE COME THROUGH
LOVE COME THROUGH
CH1
I can’t help myself the beauty of this world
Wraps around my life and leads me to the pearl
Resting in my heart I turn my thoughts to you
And let your Love Come Through
V1
Autumn trees with rainbow splashes on their leaves Drop them down to feed the earth
Bare their branches as they slowly go to sleep Start to dream about rebirth
V2
Hear the water calling falling into sight Down a mountain deep in snow
Sparkling hillsides melting in the sun so bright Feed the river far below
V3
Mother Nature yawns and wakes up with the spring Fills the woods with fragrant air
Vibrant green begins the task of coloring A work of art that’s everywhere
CH2
I can’t help myself the beauty of this world
Wraps around my life and leads me to the pearl
Resting in my heart I turn my thoughts to you
And let your Love Come Through
V4
How the heat of summer makes (our bodies) glow Walking barefoot through the sand
Watch the sunset at the ocean picture show Side by side and hand in hand
V5
Lazy waves are lapping softly up to shore Star-filled sky above the park
Waxing moon is peeking through the trees once more As I kiss you in the dark
CH3
I can’t help myself the beauty of this world
Wraps around my life and leads me to the pearl
Resting in my heart I turn my thoughts to you
And let your Love Come Through
TAG
(Let your Love Come Through)
Let your Love Come Through
(Let your Love Come Through)
You gotta let your Love Come Through
(Let your Love Come Through)
Aah let your Love Come Through
(Let your love …)
Let you love come Love Come Through
Aah you gotta let your Love Come Through
(© Songwriter: Roy Williams) --- END ---
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WHERE DID THE WEEKEND GO
Where Did The Weekend Go
CH1
Where Did The Weekend Go
Where Did The Weekend Go
That’s what I’d like to know
I work for five days to get to Friday night (Alright)
V1
It’s finally Friday night
Two days of beer music and food
Any time away from work has gotta be good
(gotta be good Oh yeah)
I’m gonna see my friends
Everyone agrees what everybody needs is a weekend that never ends
CH2
Where Did The Weekend Go
Where Did The Weekend Go
That’s what I’d like to know
I work for five days to get to Friday night (Alright)
V2
My future’s looking bright
Barbeques beaches wind in my hair
Cruising with my baby says the weekend is here
(the weekend is here Oh yeah)
I’m gonna see my friends
Everyone agrees what everybody needs is a weekend that never ends
SOLO
CH3 (Vocal + Percussion)
Where Did The Weekend Go
Where Did The Weekend Go
That’s what I’d like to know
Everyone agrees what everybody needs is a weekend that never ends
CH4
Where Did The Weekend Go
Where Did The Weekend Go
That’s what I’d like to know
Everyone agrees what everybody needs is a weekend that never ends
TAG
(Where Did The Weekend Go)
Everyone agrees what everybody needs is a weekend that never ends
(Where Did The Weekend Go)
Everyone agrees what everybody needs is a weekend that never ends
Never ends
Never ends
(Where Did The Weekend Go)
(© Songwriter: Roy Williams) --- END ---
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THE LIFE WE KNOW AND LOVE
The Life We Know and Love
[H – Husband; W – Wife; B – Both]
H ....... Work wants an answer Monday morning
If I accept we'd have to move
We can't ignore that kind of money
So much to gain so much to lose
A company car a yearly bonus
I'd love to make my daddy proud
But our folks would miss their grandkids
'cause we'd no longer be around
Chorus
B ...... The Life We Know and Love
How much is enough
When the chance we take is on
The Life We Know and Love
W ...... We’d have to cancel Danny’s baseball
Joanna’s dancing classes too
Mary Kate’s improved all A's and B's
They'd be strangers in new schools
You've worked hard you deserve it
Baby I need you to see
We’d be halfway 'cross the country
I don’t know if I can leave
Chorus
B ....... The Life We Know and Love
How much is enough
When the chance we take is on
The Life We Know and Love
H ...... If I let it pass will this be my last chance to get ahead
W ...... We can always use the money
It’s not easy raising three
If you say yes I guess
That’s okay with me
H ...... They’ll have their answer Monday morning
I don’t like to let them down
But we’re not moving to the city
‘Cause I’m in love with you and this old town
Chorus
B ....... The Life We Know and Love
The Life We Know and Love
I have all I need with you in
The Life We Know and Love
(Songwriters: Roy Williams; Karen Gregory) --- END ---
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INCREDIBLE
INCREDIBLE
V1
Resting my chin on a two-fisted prayer
Daydreaming 'bout you baby your long silky hair
Time to pick you up there's no doubt you'll knock me out no matter what you wear
V2
'57 Chevy with a three-on-the-tree
Doesn't get much better you riding with me
Rolling into town heading down to grab a bite and dance at Dusty Jeans
PRE
Half a dozen classics parked along the street
But there's only one beauty that matters to me
CH1
Incredible isn't just a word it's the world I'm in when I'm with you
You own my heart you can't help it girl you are
Incredible is a place I go when you look my way I lose control
You own my heart you can't help it girl you are
V3
Incredible I get lost in your eyes
So easy when we're dancing to lose track of time
Pretty as they come so much fun I'd do anything to make you smile
PRE
I love to get you laughing the only thing I hear
All the other sounds in the room disappear
CH2
Incredible isn't just a word it's the world I'm in when I'm with you
You own my heart you can't help it girl you are
Incredible is a place I go when you look my way I lose control
You own my heart you can't help it girl
BR
You are Incredible ... (Incredible) ... (Incredible)
CH3 - (TAKEDOWN on LINE 1)
Incredible isn't just a word it's the world I'm in when I'm with you
My heart you can't help it girl you are
Incredible is a place I go when you look my way I lose control
You own my heart you can't help it
You are Incredible
TAG
(You can't help it girl you are Incredible)
Who knew love could feel like this
(Incredible)
When I'm in your arms oh yeah
(Incredible)
Baby when we kiss
We kiss We kiss
"Incredible"
(© Songwriters: Roy Williams / Karen Gregory) --- END ---
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FEEL
FEEL
(Possible Duet arrangement follows after this Lyric)
V1
What a woman what a rush what a sweet vibe (sweet vibrations)
Girl I can't get enough of your heart-first high-five heavenly love
Like a slow dance on a hot-air balloon when I hold you close you take me so high
You keep lifting me up like an endless summer sun
PRE1
When I see your sweet smile how I crave your crazy kiss
Wanna feel your tender skin touching mine
CH1
Feel your arms around me Feel your love surround me
Feel the way only you can make me
Feel your arms around me Feel your love surround me
Feel the way only you can make me Feel
The way you make me Feel
1/2 V2
Lord have mercy you're so hot in a cool way
When you move like you do wave a white flag hash tag r u kiddin me
PRE2
When I see your sexy smile how I crave your killer kiss
Wanna feel your silky skin say "Yes" to mine
CH2 (+ COUNTER MELODY)
Feel your arms around me Feel your love surround me
Feel the way only you can make me
Feel your arms around me Feel your love surround me
Feel the way only you can make me Feel
The way you make me Feel
The way you make me Feel
The way you make
BRIDGE
Time stand still you make the ordinary extra
A little shrug a little laugh a little snuggle when we pass
A little "Wow" when you whisper my name
1/2 CH3 (+ COUNTER MELODY)
Feel your arms around me Feel your love surround me
Feel the way only you can make me
Feel your arms around me Feel your love surround me
Feel the way only you can make me
EXCLAMATION POINT!
Feel your arms ... around me
Feel your love ... surround me
Feel the way ... only yooooooo
TAG
Make me Feel the way you make me Feel
Make me Feel the way you make me Feel baby
SING-a-LONG
Wo-oh Woh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-o-oh
Wo-oh Woh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-o-oh
Wo-oh Woh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-o-oh
Wo-ohhhhhh
The way you make me Feel
Wo-ohhhhhh
(© Songwriters: Roy Williams / Karen Gregory)
FEEL
Possible DUET arrangement noted below:
(M - Male / F - Female / B - Both)
V1
(M) What a woman what a rush what a sweet vibe (sweet vibrations)
(M) Girl I can't get enough of your heart-first high-five heavenly love
(F) Like a slow dance on a hot-air balloon when I hold you close you take me so high
(F) You keep lifting me up like an endless summer sun
PRE1
(F) When I see your sweet smile how I crave your crazy kiss
(M) Wanna feel your tender skin touching mine
CH1
(B) Feel (F) your arms around me (B) Feel (M) your love surround me
(B) Feel the way only you can make me
(B) Feel (F) your arms around me (B) Feel (M) your love surround me
(B) Feel the way only you can make me Feel
(B) The way you make me Feel
1/2 V2
(F) Lord have mercy you're so hot in a cool way
(M) When you move like you do wave a white flag hash tag r u kiddin me
PRE2
(F) When I see your sexy smile how I crave your killer kiss
(M) Wanna feel your silky skin say "Yes" to mine
CH2 (+ COUNTER MELODY)
(B) Feel (F) your arms around me (B) Feel (M) your love surround me
(B) Feel the way only you can make me
(B) Feel (F) your arms around me (B) Feel (M) your love surround me
(B) Feel the way only you can make me Feel
(B) The way you make me Feel
(M) The way you make me Feel
(F) The way you make
BRIDGE
(M) Time stand still (B) you make the ordinary extra
(F) A little shrug a little laugh (M) a little snuggle when we pass
(B) A little "Wow" when you whisper my name
1/2 CH3 (+ COUNTER MELODY)
(B) Feel (F) your arms around me (B) Feel (M) your love surround me
(B) Feel the way only you can make me
(B) Feel (F) your arms around me (B) Feel (M) your love surround me
(B) Feel the way only you can make me
EXCLAMATION POINT!
(B) Feel your arms ... (F) around me
(B) Feel your love ... (M) surround me
(B) Feel the way ... (B) only yoooooo ...
TAG
(F) Make me Feel the way you make me Feel
(M) Make me Feel the way you make me Feel baby
SING-a-LONG
(B) Wo-oh Woh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-o-oh
(B) Wo-oh Woh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-o-oh
(B) Wo-oh Woh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-o-oh
(B) Wo-ohhhhhh
(B) The way you make me Feel
(B) Wo-ohhhhhh
(© Songwriters: Roy Williams / Karen Gregory)
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IT AIN'T TRUE - BT
INSTRUMENTAL
Inspired by Jon Cleary at the New Orleans Po' Boy Festival --- END ---
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REACH AND TOUCH SOMEBODY
REACH AND TOUCH SOMEBODY
V1
If I knew I wouldn’t be here tomorrow
What would I do today
A few short hours to share a lifetime of living
Who would I call what would I say
PRE1
I need to feel our friendship hear your gentle voice
When someone else was crying did I make the choice to
CH1
Reach And Touch Somebody
Reach out and ease their pain
Reach And Touch Somebody
Don’t worry about tomorrow ‘cause what we do counts today
V2
If I could wrap my whole life into a moment
What would I place at the top
One all-important day with special memories
One day I wished would never stop
PRE2
I close my eyes remember friends I hold so dear
Images of smiling eyes see them all so clear
CH2
Reach And Touch Somebody
Reach out and ease their pain
Reach And Touch Somebody
Don’t worry about tomorrow ‘cause what we do counts today
BR
I can hear them
People laughing laughing from the heart
‘cause they know that’s where love starts
And we’re glad to have good friends along the way
CH3
Reach And Touch Somebody
Reach out and ease their pain
Reach And Touch Somebody
Don’t worry about tomorrow ‘cause what we do counts today
You gotta reach out
(© Songwriters: Roy Williams / William Hood)
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