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Arrival

Blue Light Blue

Blue Light Day 2

Counting Cats’ Eyes

Dancing On His Bed

For A While

Is It Real?

Keep On Dancing

Lobster

Lullaby

Mahar

Midsummer Fair

Milo

Names

No Soul Left Behind

Now’s The Time

Numbers Game

Old Lightning

Painted Lady

Paper Girl

Shadow In Blue

Silver Chair

Stonyboy

The After Years

Voodoo

Waco Dreaming

Waiting For You

You’re My Star

You’ve Got Ghosts

Your Star – What Name?

Departure

Blue Light Blue

Verse 1
I’m dreaming of you, and where you lead, I’ll follow too
Up to the stars, maybe on Mars, where you will go, I’ll follow you
I’m waiting, now, that you’re in my head, on my wall, on my bed
Now, that you’re everywhere, come to me, my space man

Verse 2
I’m dreaming of you, and where you lead, I’ll follow too
Up to the stars, maybe on Mars, where you will go, I’ll follow you
I’m waiting …

Chorus
Blue, light blue, your first love, your last love too
Blue, light blue, still flowing, from me to you (light blue)

Bridge
Fly with me – come
Fly with me – take, my hand, fly away

Coda
When I see the stars at night, they shine a kind of magic light
Could it be that you are there, to fly with me
When the stars come out to play, they chase the darkest cloud away
Light my love for you to see, come fly with me – light blue …

Blue Light Day 2

Verse 1
Black clouds are falling, blue star – rising
Sinking like a stone now, left with blue night …
Now, as I lay here, holding your shadow
Summer colour fading, wait for blue light day

Verse 2
Wait ’till the dawning, blue star – warning
Summer colour breaking, through the blue night …
Now, war is over, come back my soldier
All the bells are ringing, through the blue light day

Chorus
When I light that fire, your eyes are burning bright
And thoughts of you, are dancing in their light
All the chimney smoke, it will be blown away
When you are home, blue light day …

Bridge
Every day, in every way
Life goes on, now, without you
Every night, a fire I light
Chimney smoke, leads – home

Coda
When you are home, blue light day …

Counting Cats’ Eyes

Verse 1
Those were the sad times, though far away, and long ago
On my mind – remember – see your smile
Hear your laughter, like a child
In a happy place, where love had stayed a while …

Verse 2
These are the quiet times, I’m older now, yet still the same
You might find me waiting – near that road
Find me watching – for a car
That is passing by, so love might take me home …

Chorus
We’re always counting cats’ eyes
Along the road
We used to talk forever
But now it’s over
And thoughts are drifting away
Feels like nothing to say
How long, before, we get home?

Coda
Counting cats’ eyes, counting through the, night …

Dancing On His Bed

Verse 1
My little sister with a freckle face
With golden curls and in a dress of lace
You’re walking slowly, father’s by your side
So many people, smiling at the bride

Verse 2
My little sister now you’re tall as me
Now all grown up you hold the lover’s key
That man is waiting, lifts your maiden veil
We see your teardrop, tell another tale

Chorus
He stole you, to control you
The devil in black and red
He lost you, could not hold you
Back with us and dancing on his bed

Bridge
So now you’re back with us, all your life ahead
We are so happy now, dancing on his bed
We thought that you had gone, thought that you were dead
We are so happy now, dancing on his bed

For A While

Verse 1
You remember Paris, for the first time, it was magic that night
Arab music gently, played around us, as we lay there that night
Are you OK? You are beautiful, now it’s in your eyes again
Hold me, hold me darling, how could we have lost our way?

Verse 2
Now it’s over loving, for the last time, it’s still magic tonight
Just a shadow passing, of the kasbah, as we lie here tonight
This is our dream, feel the way we were, loving from another time
Hold me, hold me darling, how could we have lost our way?

Chorus 1 2
But – it’s like a dance, that goes around
The partners change, new love is found
The music stops, you say goodbye
And for a while – you cry

Bridge
That was like it used to be, loving you and you love me
Now you’re here for just a night, going by the morning light

Chorus 3
But – it’s like a dance, that goes around
The partners change, new love is found
The music stops, you say goodbye
And for a while – you cry
But then you spin, around again
You take a chance, and let them in
The music stops, you say goodbye
And for a while – you cry

Is It Real?

Verse 1
Down the chimney, sooty beard and muddy boots
Toys for children scattered all around
Special bone for doggy with the waggy tail
Christmas cards and holly guide his way

Pre-chorus
So you’ll be coming again this Christmas?
Bringing your lamplight and sleigh bell with you

Verse 2
Up the stairway, see the children fast asleep
Soon be time to gather round the tree
Santa’s face lights up the bedroom – father’s smile
Blows a parting kiss, tiptoes away

Pre-chorus
So you’ll be coming again this Christmas?
Skimming the rooftops while snow is falling

Bridge
To the kitchen, glass of whisky, Christmas cake
Mistletoe hangs ready by the door
Father Christmas hasn’t lost his gentle touch
Steals a kiss from mother on his way

Pre-chorus
So you’ll be coming again this Christmas?
Calling at our house before the day breaks

Chorus
Oh, but is it real, or just a dream? Hear the bell! Hear the bell!
Oh, but can you see what might have been? Hear the bell! Hear the bell!
Hear the shiny golden bell!

Keep On Dancing

Verse 1
You said you’d never break your word, but the rumours that I’ve heard
Tell a story, don’t believe you
I’m getting tired of all your lies, cheating love is in your eyes
Now I promise that I’ll leave you

Verse 2
Each time I see her passing by, she won’t look me in the eye
Take a picture, it’ll hide you
I know your’e lying every day, soon be time for you to pay
Now it’s my turn to deceive you

Chorus
Keep on dancing, take me round the room
Hold on, tightly, new love, gone too soon

Turnaround
I will keep him by my side
And I will take him for a ride

Bridge
When I met you, for the first time
Everything we did was right
If I leave you, for the last time
All our dreams will say goodnight

Lobster

Pre-Chorus
On the boulevard of St. Denis
I was waiting at the Chez Marie
Was a summer night in old Paris
On the boulevard of St. Den …

Chorus
… I’ll, have, lobster thermidor and waiter bring me, a glass of wine
I’ve been looking for an old friend, used to be a good friend, for a long time

Bridge
This was our fav’rite, the lobster thermidor, to you, my friend …

Coda
On the boulevard of St. Denis
On the boulevard of broken dreams …

Lullaby

Verse 1
Will the steeple fall, with its clock so tall,
So we lose all trace of time, beneath the churchyard wall.
All the standing stones, they are falling down,
And the ground will cover them, where have the fathers gone?

Verse 2
All the standing stones, they are falling down,
They are lying everywhere, but can the truth be found?
Will the rooftop shake, and the windows break,
In the house we called a home, where have the fathers gone?

Chorus
Little baby don’t you cry
Little angel there’s a raindrop in your eye
But the sun will shine
Little darling go to sleep
And I’ll sing a lullaby
To keep, you safe. A song, of faith

Bridge
This love, is all that we knew
Just for a while, it’s three into two, and
My love, will watch over you
Promise to stay, and follow it through
A song, of faith. To keep, you safe.

Coda
All the standing stones, they are falling down

Mahar

Intro
Mahar, Mahar – Maharishi Maharaji, Maharishi Maharaji

Verse 1
Hold your guiding hand, follow where you lead
Lift us when we fall, give us all we need
See your shining light, dark before you came
Fill my empty soul, sing your holy name
Perfect satguru …

Verse 2
Hear your sweetest voice, taste your every word
Sitting by your side, love is what we heard
Feel your laughing smile, take away my pain
Pure eternal sound, sing your holy name
Perfect satguru …

Chorus
Maharishi Maharaji, Maharishi Maharaji
All our life, is an echo – of your heart beat

Bridge
Now we wait, your re-turn
With the truth, that we learned
At your feet …

Coda
Mahar, Mahar, Mahar, Mahar

Midsummer Fair

Verse 1
Dreaming now but seems so clear, had to keep him closer near
I let it fall and took no care, bad move, Midsummer Fair
Now he’s gone and won’t come back, I hit the ground and got the sack
it’s too late now, a vacant stare, bad move, Midsummer Fair

Verse 2
Every June the wagons come, wandering folk, just having fun
And smoking weed and braiding hair, bad move, Midsummer Fair
Took my fella for a ride, on the carousel we cried
And round and round, we got no-where, bad move, Midsummer Fair

Verse 3
Walking straight and running smooth, till I saw that whisky booth
And then I met the dancing bear, bad move, Midsummer Fair
Found my Dan Jack lost the way, he came right on home to stay
I miss my boy with golden hair, bad move, Midsummer Fair

Milo

Verse 1
In the park I watch them playing,
He is jumpin’, she is swaying – dancing on air
But the lady is on my mind …
In the town I see them walking,
He is list’ning, she is talking – wish I was there, this time
But the moment has passed me by – again …

Verse 2
Sitting in the car beside her,
Keeping watch in case of danger – wind in their hair
And the lady’s still on my mind …
End of day and in the garden,
He is running, she is calling – wish I was there, this time
But the moment has passed me by – again …

Chorus
I wish that I was Milo, spending every day with her
But in my mind a warning, ringing like a bell, ringing like a bell
She said …
Love will not be found, second time around
But how, will I find, peace of mind?

Names

Do what – you will – is the whole of the law
Fire in – the air – the earth and – the water

‘Asmodai – Asmodai’

Call on – the power – of the greatest of names
Call on – the power – to give him to me

‘Adonai Shaddai – Adonai Shaddai’

Give him – to me – and I’ll give you my soul
Give him – to me – and I’ll give you my soul

And I’ll serve you all my days – serve you all my days
I’ll serve you all my days – serve you all my days

‘Adonai Shaddai – Adonai Shaddai’

No Soul Left Behind

Verse 1
Who you’re from or where you came, which holy book you read
Priest and bells or silent time, the sky god fills your head
Trip and fall or lose our way, while looking for a sign
East or west both face the same, each one will cross the line

Verse 2
Light is born in each of us, it guides us from within
Leading back when we are lost, and wiping out our sin
Rings of gold around your heart, that never break or bend
Shield your soul from devil dust, and save you at the end

Chorus
Maybe one day, all the stars, join as one
Finally, we will be free

Bridge
Your load may be heavy, and your path will wind
We all climb this mountain, with no soul left behind
The way that you’re trav’lin’, it may take some time
But you’ll find your way there, with no soul left behind

Coda
Maybe one day, all the stars, join as one
Finally, we will be free

Now’s The Time

Verse
Love, will take its time, you’ll see a sign, if you just, take your time
Follow your stream of life, float along like a leaf from the sky
Trust as you twist and turn, that the river knows

Chorus 1 3
Now’s the time, take my breath away
Keep on rollin’, ’till the judgement day
Then, the man above will say
I told you

Chorus 2
Now’s the time, fill the world with love
Keep on rockin’, right to heav’n above
Then, you might just get enough

Bridge
Slowly, touch me, and find your way around me, gently
Tell me, everything is fine, now, that you are mine

Coda
I told you
Now’s the time – I told you

Numbers Game

Verse
Spin the wheel, begin the dance
Win or lose, a game of chance
Take a card, and roll the dice
A fire or cold as ice, this time, falling down

Stack the deck, and turn the ace
Place a bet, and fix the race
Toss a coin, it’s all the same
It’s just a numbers game, this time, falling down

Chorus
One, two, three, I’m falling
Two, two, three, I’m falling
Three, two, three, I’m falling
Play the numbers game
(repeat)
Numbers game …

Bridge
Play me, and I call you, play me, show your hand
Play me, and I see you, I will take a chance this time

Old Lightning

Verse
The Colonel is riding, El Paso is calling, now
The killer is watching and waiting to put him down
The Colonel arrives in town, on his own
The killer will hold his ground!

Verse
He opened the case of a watch with a face a – child
The music began with a song that would drive him – wild
The Colonel remembers when, she was gone
The music will stop again!

Chorus
Old Lightning, fire, one more time
Old Lightning, fire, see you shine

Bridge
Long time ago, there’s a girl who said “No”
Take her and break her, leave her to die, alone

Coda
Old Lightning, see you shine …

Painted Lady

Verse 1
There is a ghostly story, from long ago
A group of dancing witches, naked top to toe
Tam the farmer, was passing by the way
On his grey mare, t’was at the end of day

Verse 2
Within this magic circle, there was a girl
She wore a cutty sark that, showed a breast of pearl
Tam was spell-bound, while watching them at play
Having spied him, he turned to ride away

Verse 3
They chased him to a river, the Bridge of Doon
He knew they cannot cross there, underneath the moon
Meg his grey mare, her tail was held half way
By the young girl, who tore a piece away

Verse 4
There is an ancient custom, on sight of shore
In which the smallest sailor, ties some rope a’fore
Round their lady, the figure on the bow
As a symbol, their ship good luck allow

Chorus
Here comes the Painted Lady, crashing through the waves
Her face still points the way
A figurehead of beauty, from ancient time
Now brings this old ship safely home …

Bridge
By a grave-yard, the Kirk of Alloway, still there today
Was the grey mare, whose tail she took away, s’a rope today
Now her likeness, upon a ship will lay, dry dock today
Painted Lady, she wore a cutty sark, still does today
Still does today, still does today

Paper Girl

Verse
I’m walking round the yard and thinking of you
Walking round the yard with you
I’m walking round the yard and thinking of you
Walking round the yard with you – round this yard

Chorus
Thinking of you
When will you find me – come find me paper girl
When will you find me – now paper girl

Shadow In Blue

Verse 1
The devil’s on your mind and thinking of you
He’s with you all the time, a shadow in – blue
He’ll try to pull you down, by lying to you
He wants you on the ground, a shadow in – blue

Pre-chorus 1
You’re, lying in your bed, nothing you can do
Things are just the same, shadow in – blue

Verse 2
The bad man in your head, is dreaming with you
He’s chasing out the light, a shadow in – blue
He’ll twist your every turn, then follow you through
He’ll try to trip you up, a shadow in – blue

Pre-chorus 2
But – love can still survive, and our memory too
Sun will always leave, shadow in – blue

Chorus
But you’ve got angels and friends, to help you fight another day
You’ve got kindness wrapped around you, dragons kept at bay
And your friends are there to hold you, demons cannot hide
All the love is in your corner, angels by your side

Silver Chair

Verse 1
A hotel in the King’s Road, or was it by the sea
It seems so long ago now, when we were free
Each one a broken heart, can’t find our way
Seeking a stranger’s love, for a night, or a day

Verse 2
He filled my day with sunshine, encircled in a smile
Our story came together, just for a while
Now we are spinning round, in coloured light
Dancing on wheels of fire, hand in hand, holding tight

Chorus
I caught the train, then took a bus, walked up the hill, to Douglas House
I knew that he was waiting – in a silver chair
In Freedom Field, gave up for dead, but found a home at Berry Head
I knew that he was waiting – in a silver chair

Bridge
Now we are spinning round, in coloured light
Dancing on wheels of fire, hand in hand, holding tight
Hand in hand, through the night

Stonyboy

Intro
Towpath pointing home …

Verse 1
Waiting by the riverside, broken boats in a row
Weir’s a’whispering on the tide, white swan flying low
Stonyboy is calling me, take some time in his world
Go with him and drift away, you can be his girl

Verse 2
Stonyboy is taking me, pirate flag is unfurled
Buried treasure will be found, take me round the world

Pre-chorus
Stonyboy, found a girl, all wrapped up, like a pearl,
Stonyboy, found a girl, it was me, in his world, Stonyboy

Chorus
Stonyboy, Stonyboy, Stonyboy
Stonyboy, Stonyboy, Stonyboy

Bridge
Ducks a’ dipping, eights a’ rowing
Dons a’ drinking, winds a’ blowing
Chestnuts falling, houseboats swaying
Willows weeping, herons praying

The After Years

Verse 1
Life passes by so busily, we may forget, the time
Long ago the hero smiled, and kissed your tiny hand

Verse 2
Try to walk across the floor, into his arms, and fall
Lifting you the hero laughed, and sang a song for you

Chorus
The “after years”, they come and go,
And soon our memories are fading, like winter snow
There was a time, before your life,
Had really started on its journey, when he was there!

Bridge
On his, shoulders, all ’round the room
Hold on, tightly, don’t forget that tune
Sleep will come too soon

Coda
The “after years” … The “after years” …

Voodoo

Intro
I call your name – will you play in my game? I call your name …

Chorus 1 2
Take me voodoo, take me open wide
Take me round the circle
Tie me up, tie me up and ride
I call your name, I call your name …
Take me voodoo, take me for a ride
Take me round the circle
Up and down, up and down the slide
I call your name – will you play in my game? I call your name …

Chorus 3
Take me voodoo, take me ’till I cry
Take me round the circle
Lay me down, lay me down and die
I call your name, I call your name …
Take me voodoo, take me ’till I cry
Take me round the circle
Lay me down – lay me down and die
Lay me down – lay me down and die

Bridge
Who’s a’ knocking at the door now? He’s a’ Baron Samedi
Who’s a’ knocking at the door now? He’s a’ Baron Samedi

Coda
I call your name – will you play in my game?

Waco Dreaming

Verse 1
Run for your life, long-coated men are after you
You Barrow boy, and Bonnie came she brought a gun
To your cell, then you were free, and you’re gone

Verse 2
We met by chance, was at a friend’s house just a glance
Was all it took, to seal our fate and start a life
On the road, just for a while, now we’re gone

Chorus
I’m Waco dreaming
Still, ghost trains are passing by
And the stars, ride high
Across, the wide, Texas sky

Bridge
Long-coated men, took their revenge, by the roadside
Now we are free, remember me, I’m your first love – and your last

Waiting For You

Verse 1
Car’s in the drive, steps to the door
Keys on the chair, shoes on the floor
So very tired, coffee for two
Missed you today, what did you do?
Lost – in a dream – fading, away, away

Verse 2
Let’s go to bed, old sleepy head
I’ll dream of you, if you’ll dream too
Caught in the rain, couldn’t be seen
Waiting for you, lost in a dream
Lost – in a dream – fading, away, away

Chorus
Waiting for you – waiting for you
Winter’s coming, leaves are falling
Waiting for you

Bridge
Siren, the light blue siren, flashes to say
Rain on, that devil night road, took you away

You’re My Star

Verse 1
Early in the morning, I’m still dreaming
Could it be a better day?
Open up the window, birds are singing
Knowing you’re not far way
Day time story, keep it all together
Even when they let you down
Day time story, tales of love and glory
Lift yourself right off the ground

Verse 2
Later in the evening, I’m still dreaming
Memories are made for two
Sitting by the fire side, with a picture
Black and white of me and you
Bed time story, shoo the scary monster
There’s no need for me to hide
Bed time story, tales of love and glory
Knowing that you’re by my side

Verse 3
Take away the day now, it will come back
I will see your light again
Sleep until the morning, on the right track
Hear you calling in the wind
Bed time story, shoo the scary monster
There’s no need for me to hide
Bed time story, tales of love and glory
Knowing that you’re by my side

Pre-chorus
In a dream – I’ll find you – in a dream
In a dream – I’ll find you – in my dream

Chorus
Burma Star on Harrow Hill
Just a soldier in the sky
Cold as night but you’re still shining
And I will remember why – you’re my – star!

You’ve Got Ghosts

Verse 1
When I met you last night, there was love, on-your-mind
Your breath, close-to-mine, was warm and sweet, and your pulse would beat, in time
Now the day, has washed it away, your look, has shown another sign

Verse 2
Will you see me again, if I talk, like-a-friend
Bad love, knows it can’t, release its grip, ’till the memories unwind
Take a chance, you know it’s a dance, good love may take your hand next time

Chorus
You’ve got ghosts in your eyes, and they hide there, for a while
Are they waiting, calling, do they dance behind your smile?
You’ve got ghosts in your eyes, I can see them, in disguise
Are they watching, calling, do they haunt you with their lies?

Bridge
If you thought it would pass, these things, take their time
The play, must go on, with a better lead, reading different lines, like mine
Can’t you see, it’s time you were free, new love, must leave the old behind

Coda
You’ve got ghosts

Your Star – What Name?

Verse 1
You may wake, before a sunbeam, takes the moon away
Wipe your eyes go to the window, stars above, are looking out for
You and me and all the people, Jupiter and Mars
Planetary generation, wish upon, a galaxy of stars

Verse 2
Late at night, go to your window, look into the sky
You may see a star that knows you, burning blue, and watching over
You and me and all the people, born among the stars
Will return to shine forever, high above, but really not too far

Pre-chorus
There is a star name, just for you
It can be found in your heart, burning blue

Chorus
No star no name, inside Andromeda
No star the same, your star – what name?

Coda
No star no name, inside Andromeda
No star the same, your star
No star no name, inside Andromeda
No star the same, your star – what name?