People Gotta Love Again

Tom Johnston

Wake up everybody
Take a good look around
There’s far too many reasons
For all the troubles goin’ down
Jesus is watchin’
And the devil is alive
Buddha is cryin’
And Allah is mystified
Brothers killin’ brothers
And our children in the streets
We gotta change the times
We gotta change the times

The world is watchin’, look at the shape we’re in
There ain’t no doubt about it, people gotta love again

Down on every corner
We got children sellin’ dope
Who’s gonna send a message
And try to give ‘em hope
Jesus is watchin’
And the devil is alive
Buddha is cryin’
And Allah is mystified
Brothers killin’ brothers
And our children in the streets
We gotta change the times
We gotta change the times

The world is watchin’, look at the shape we’re in
There ain’t no doubt about it, people gotta love again
Oh what a shame when they try to pretend
All my brothers and sisters, people gotta love again

Can’t buy love with a paycheck
It means nothin’ to a boy and girl
You need universal love of all mankind
To change what’s wrong with the world

The world is watchin’, look at the shape we’re in
There ain’t no doubt about it, people gotta love again
Oh what a shame when they try to pretend
All my brothers and sisters, people gotta love again

© Windecor Music (BMI)

Guest Artists:
Mario Cippolina - Bass

Leave My Heartache Behind

Pat Simmons

The hardest thing I’ve ever done
Is say goodbye to you
But even though I love you baby
I know you can’t be true
I walked down that country road
Out to the big highway
I caught a ride on an eighteen wheeler
And I’m takin’ it all the way

Takin’ all these blues to the highway
Tryin’ to get her out of my mind
When I’m out on the open road
With the wind in my face
I’ll leave my heartache behind

Raindrops on my window
Teardrops from my eyes
I thought our love was sacred
Now I know that’s just a lie
So I pack my suitcase
And head out that old front door
Better take a long last look now baby
‘Cuz I won’t be back no more

Takin’ all these blues to the highway
Tryin’ to get her out of my mind
When I’m out on the open road
With the wind in my face
I’ll leave my heartache behind

© Soquel Songs (ASCAP)

Guest Artists:
John Cowan - Bass

Ordinary Man

Bob Bangerter / Michael Ruff / Neida Bequette

In between the doubts and the dreamin’
Comes my humble quest for a plan
I’ve been out there hoverin’ by
Don’t forget to pull me in sometimes

Will you be with me as I make my journey
Through the labyrinth of time
And I’m still waitin’ for the good Lord
To show me the way, babe

This is who you see, this is who I am
Please forgive me if I fall sometimes
Just an ordinary man

Will my reckless courage invite you
To become my clever companion
Madly in love and in love with the madness
Get ready to run baby

This is who you see, this is who I am
Please forgive me if I fall sometimes
Just an ordinary man
Enjoyin’ the ride
Savor the simple pleasure
With you by my side

Who you see, this is who I am
Please forgive me if I fall sometimes
Just an ordinary man

© Don’t Stop Music (BMI) / RuffMix Music (BMI) / Blue Vapor Music (ASCAP)

Guest Artists:
Bob Bangerter - Acoustic Rhythm Guitar
Marc Russo - Saxophone

Jericho

Tom Johnston

Well I’m standin’ on top of the mountain
Just about a mile from Jericho
And my throat is hot and dusty
Down to the water I must go

Catherine the Great and brave Ulysses
Playin’ checkers out in the sun
Jesse James and young William Bonnie
Have started a religion for everyone

And I’m standin’ on top of the mountain
Just about a mile from Jericho
And my throat is hot and dusty
Down to the water I must go

Well the drums they are loud down in rap town
But the Pope has been quiet for days
Well some gunmen robbed a bank in California
And the cops blew them all away

If you don’t like the picture
Don’t turn it off
The only way to change it is to do it yourself

And I’m standin’ on top of the mountain
Just about a mile from Jericho
And my throat is hot and dusty
Down to the water I must go

Peace and love on the wings of a dove
Has flown away
We’re payin’ the rent
On the blood that’s been spent
On a mortgage that’s too high to be paid

Well I’m standin’ on top of the mountain
Just about a mile from Jericho
And my throat is hot and dusty
down to the water I must go

And I’m standin’ on top of the mountain
Just about a mile from Jericho
And my throat is hot and dusty
Down to the water I must go

© Windecor Music (BMI)

Guest Artists:
Marc Russo - Horns
Yvonne Williams and Maxayne Lewis - Background Vocals

On Every Corner

Keith Knudsen / Zeke Zirngiebel

Brother, you’ve fallen far behind
What is it that’s on your mind
Sister, oh how do you decide
What do you see through your clouded eyes

On every corner I turn to
Some variation of “help me please”
Can’t pretend I don’t see you there
How should I feel

Brother, you’ve fallen to your knees
What do your children need
The distance is never out of reach
There’s only inches between you and me

On every corner I turn to
Some variation of “help me please”
Can’t pretend I don’t see you there
How should I feel

Hey, mister, well I’m lookin’ your way, you know
I wouldn’t ask if things weren’t like they were today
- Count up the corners of ‘em, add up the dollars for ‘em
Hey, mister, well I’m lookin’ your way, you know
- Ten thousand of ‘em all over town
I wouldn’t ask if things weren’t like they were today
- But is it really helpin’, whatever I do
Hey, mister, well I’m lookin’ at you, you know
- Will I feel good about it, will I feel a fool
I hate to beg, ‘cause I feel like such a fool

On every corner I turn to
Some variation of “help me please”
Can’t pretend I don’t see you there
How should I feel

© K-KUAD Music (ASCAP) / ZCreatures Music (BMI)

Guest Artists:
George Hawkins, Jr. - Bass
Chris Thompson - Background Vocals

Angels Of Madness

Guy Allison, Michael Hossack, John McFee

There are no questions left to ask
Through your eyes I can see, our future now lies in the past
It can’t be measured in simple time
Each stolen moment shared, a theft divine

And I
Drift through the shadows of a memory
Silently echoing the words i’ll never hear again

While the
Angels of madness hold you in their arms
Seductive lies disguised as truth
As you fade in their dark caress
Still I reach through empty nights for you
Love is no sin
Your night will end

Reflections they won’t let you see
They weave a tapestry from broken threads of shattered dreams
You hold a mirror to yourself
And shine the light of blame on someone else

And I
Float through the echoes of the silence
Lost in the shadow of the face i’ll never see again

While the
Angels of madness hold you in their arms
Seductive lies they told as truth
As you fade in their dark caress
Still I reach through empty nights for you
Love is no sin
Your night will end

Through the shadows I can see
They’re holdin’ you, baby
As you fade in their dark caress
Still I reach through empty nights for you
Love is no sin
Your night will end

© EarthWalk Music (ASCAP) / Moon On The Lake Music (ASCAP) / Long Tooth Music (BMI)

45th Floor

Bill Champlin, Tom Johnston

Politician drivin’ down the road
Flashin’ that smile that got him the vote
Here’s another country girl
He’s teachin’ her about the world in his room
On the 45th floor - get ‘em all while they’re young

Campaign money comes rollin’ in
Ain’t nobody askin’ where it’s been
Talk about a smokin’ gun
What’d we pay to get his son out of jail
Don’t inhale
On the 45th floor

We all know what’s been happenin’
Ain’t no slappin’ him down
We’re supposedly invited to the party
But the elevator’s never gonna stop
On the 45th floor
Doesn’t matter if it’s day or night
‘Cause we’re all gonna pay the price
and the party rolls on

Used to be a rumour goin’ round
The people tried to run my man outta town
We thought we’d see him ride the rails
No one’s ever gonna nail him down
All because of the 45th floor

We all know what’s been happenin’
Ain’t no slappin’ him down
We’re supposedly invited to the party
But the elevator’s never gonna stop
On the 45th floor
Doesn’t matter if it’s left or right
‘Cause we’re all gonna pay the price
And the party rolls on

None of these fools ever thinks about the pain they cause
It’s all about an image to uphold
how could anybody be so bold
Takin’ all the candy from the hands of a child

We all know what’s been happenin’
Ain’t no slappin’ him down
We’re supposedly invited to the party
But the elevator’s never gonna stop
We all know what’s been happenin’
Ain’t no slappin’ him down
We’re supposedly invited to the party
But the elevator’s never gonna stop
On the 45th floor
Doesn’t matter if it’s day or night
‘Cause we’re all gonna pay the price
And the party rolls on

© Night Warm Music (ASCAP) / Windecor Music (BMI)

Guest Artists:
Bill Champlin - Background Vocals

Can’t Stand To Lose

John Cowan, Rusty Young

If you can’t stand to lose
Don’t stand in the way
Hey don’t you think it’s time to say
Tell her the truth now, don’t be afraid
Tell her she’s the only one
You can’t stand to lose

It’s alright if you’re feelin’ like
There’s something that you need to say
‘Cause the only words that she hasn’t heard
Are the very ones that stand in your way
So just let your heart tell her what’s on your mind
Even though you’re afraid of what she might find

If you can’t stand to lose
Don’t stand in the way
Hey don’t you think it’s time to say
Tell her the truth now, don’t be afraid
Tell her she’s the only one
You can’t stand to lose

Hey don’t you think it’s time to say
Tell her the truth now, don’t be afraid
Tell her she’s the only one
That you can’t stand to lose

© Warner Chappell (BMI) / Warner Chappell Music-Cabin Music (BMI)

Guest Artists:
John Cowan - Bass

Higher Ground

Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin, Tom Johnston

Mornin’ finds me at the table
Sifting through your memories
I’d change your mind but I’m not able
‘Cause you were gone long before I could set you free

No more hearin’ bad notes playin’
Songs I don’t believe any more

Cold wind blows and the rivers rise
Let the muddy waters slide
I think it’s time to head for higher ground
Somethin’ better in the sky
Time to spread my wings and fly
Heaven help me up to higher ground

Midnight sends its shiny darkness
Throws a shadow on my dreams
I don’t have time - time for broken hearted
‘Cause I’m all paid up on the tears you left for me

No more cryin’, no more buyin’
Into lies I don’t believe - what you say

Cold wind blows and the rivers rise
Let the muddy waters slide
I think it’s time to head for higher ground
Somethin’ better in the sky
Time to spread my wings and fly
Heaven help me up to higher ground

Cold wind blows and the rivers rise
Let the muddy waters slide
I think it’s time to head for higher ground
Somethin’ better in the sky
Time to spread my wings and fly
Heaven help me up to higher ground

© Night Warm Music (ASCAP) / Tabby Chabby Music (ASCAP) / Windecor Music (BMI)

Guest Artists:
Mario Cippolina - Bass
Yvonne Williams and Maxayne Lewis - Background Vocals
Marc Russo - Horns

Gates Of Eden

Guy Allison, Keith Knudsen

We’ve been together for a long, long while
We’ve seen some bad and better days
But heart and soul are meant for all time
These are the keys we can’t replace

Let’s go back to Eden
Don’t make the garden wait
At the gates of Eden
This golden key is all it takes

Simple things are better said in simple ways
I’m a simple man in love with you
These are the gates of Eden
Take my hand we’ll walk on through

Let’s go back to Eden
Don’t make the garden wait
At the gates of Eden
This golden key is all it takes

Remember we’re the ones who make… you and me
This golden key that’s what it takes… there’s only one

Let’s go back to Eden
Don’t make the garden wait
At the gates of Eden
This golden key is all it takes

© Earthwalk Music (ASCAP) / K-KUAD Music (ASCAP)

Guest Artists:
George Hawkins, Jr. - Bass
Chris Thompson - Background Vocals

Don’t Be Afraid

Pat Simmons / Cris Sommer-Simmons / Bob Bangerter

Well I dreamed I was standin’ in the middle of a river
Someone waited on the other side
My body shivered in the rushing icy water
I cried out but no one could hear me
I tried to swim but it was much too far
I felt a hand pull me up as I was going under

Somebody’s waiting there to catch you
You don’t have to be afraid now baby
Nobody really knows for sure
Just open up your heart
Don’t be afraid, someone will catch you if you fall too far

Sometimes you feel like you’re invisible
There’s a crowd but you’re all alone
Can’t they see your heart is breaking
You pretend that it just doesn’t matter
Try to keep smilin’ baby hope against hope
Love is gonna find you and set you free

Somebody’s waiting there to catch you
You don’t have to be afraid now baby
Nobody really knows for sure
Just open up your heart
Don’t be afraid, someone will catch you if you fall too far
Too far

© Soquel Songs (ASCAP) / Wild Wahine Music (ASCAP) / Don’t Stop Music (BMI)

Guest Artists:
Marc Russo - Horns
Bob Bangerter - Acoustic Rhythm Guitar
Lil’ Patrick Harley Simmons, Cris Sommer-Simmons - Background Vocals

Rocking Horse

Guy Allison / Keith Knudsen

Take me back to an easy life
Robin Hood and Marian
A lone ranger on a silver horse
Make believe in a box of sand
Bang, bang, we all fall down
Just about dinner time
I’m eatin’ bullets… come on Fury
Take me for a ride

Rocking Horse… Rocking Horse
Rocking Horse… Rocking Horse

Sun down with a chorus girl
Ragtime and whiskey pour
Midnight in a rented room
With a key inside the bedroom door
Bang, bang, we all fall down
Just about out of my mind
Come on Lily… come on honey
Take me for a ride

Rocking Horse… Rocking Horse
Rocking Horse… Rocking Horse

Last chance for an easy life
Double down and let it ride
Lone ranger with a silver bullet
For the one arm man inside
Bang, bang, we all fall down
Just about run out of time
Come on seven… come on eleven
Take me for a ride

Rocking Horse… Rocking Horse
Rocking Horse… Rocking Horse

© EarthWalk Music (ASCAP) / K-KUAD Music (ASCAP)

Guest Artists:
George Hawkins, Jr. - Bass
Chris Thompson - Background Vocals
Marc Russo - Horns