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1. |
Trouble In Paradise
05:31
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Verse 1
I met this girl some time ago
Fatal attraction was to blame
I thought she was the one for me
I think she thought the same
Verse 2
We committed right from the start
‘twas a real love thing
It didn’t take too long before
I bought that treasured gold ring
Pre Chorus
There’s trouble brewing in Paradise
Hey boy you better think twice
Verse 3
We got wed (and) had some kids
Got overwhelmed by life
I paid the bills and she became
A super mum a model wife
Verse 4
We did our best but somehow
Became strangers on the way
I can trace our problem
To that very, very first day
Pre Chorus
There’s trouble brewing in Paradise
Hey boy you better think twice
Chorus
She talks too much I don’t talk enough
We seem to speak a different language
I don't understand the way she thinks
She thinks that I am damaged
She loves her greens I’m a red meat man
Meal times are divisive
She loves chick flicks I’m in to sport
We suspect each others motives
We got trouble in paradise
Verse 5
She said she don’t want nothing
So I lovingly obey
When I give her what she asked for
Man there’s hell to pay
Verse 6
She really wanted something
Truth be told a whole lot more
But all I had to offer
You can’t buy at any store
Pre Chorus
There’s trouble brewing in Paradise
Hey boy you better think twice
Chorus
She talks too much I don’t talk enough
We seem to speak a different language
I don't understand the way she thinks
She thinks that I am damaged
She loves her greens I’m a red meat man
Meal times are divisive
She loves chick flicks I’m in to sport
We suspect each others motives
We got trouble in paradise
Verse 7
Well she’s from Venus I’m from Mars
There’s a lot of space in between
But it’s worth the time to take a trip
Connect, If you know what I mean
Verse 8
Sparks fly when planets collide
There’s an intergalactic explosion
When we connect and get it right
There’s a universal implosion
Pre Chorus - Chorus x 2
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2. |
Sometimes I Wish
05:08
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Verse 1
Sometimes I wish I was a sailor
Sailing on the deep blue seas
Wind at my back sun on my face
Running from the human race
Heading where I please
Verse 2
Sometimes I wish I was a cowboy
Riding trails that never end
Campfire guitar a million stars
Don’t know where my neighbours are
Old grey mare my one true friend
Chorus
But I’m just a man an ordinary man
Doing what I do the very best I can
I work hard I pay my dues
I have my dreams but a man’s gotta do
What a man’s gotta do
Verse 3
Sometimes I wish I was a rock star
Fans all shouting out my name
I am making lots of dough
Playing songs that they all know
I am the next big thing they claim
Verse 4
Sometimes I wish I was a scientist
A genius a household name
Considered O so wise
I even win the Nobel prize
For discoveries I’ve made
Chorus
But I’m just a man an ordinary man
Doing what I do the very best I can
I work hard I pay my dues
I have my dreams but a man’s gotta do
What a man’s gotta do
Bridge
I am content with what I’ve got
Count blessings every day
But I won’t stop my dreaming
They’re my secret getaway
Verse 5
I wish I was a better man
In word and deed and thought and truth
Kinder wiser bigger heart
Much more love I could impart
That’s what I’m thinking I should do
Verse 4
He chooses to forgive her
Extend to her some grace
Love her from a distance
Give her a little space
Hoping she will one day see
His love for her remains
He’d take her back no matter what
The cost, the shame, the pain
Chorus
This is the tragedy of love
When love is flowing just one way
When love is not returned
It breaks your heart in two
This is the tragedy of love
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3. |
Days Go By
03:54
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Verse 1
Do you hear my tears at morning
Have you noticed somethings wrong
I’m not half the man I used to be
Just so lonely since you’ve gone
Verse 2
Sing a song for the children
‘Though they’re so far away
I know they can’t hear me
But it passes time away
Chorus
What to do - Live day by day
What to say - Maybe pray
I was wrong - In every way
Still the days go by
Verse 3
Drinking smoking all the time
Just can’t find peace of mind
Bottles empty and so am I
I see your face and I begin to cry
Chorus
What to do - Live day by day
What to say - Maybe pray
I was wrong - In every way
Still the days go by
Bridge
Ego will drive you to dangerous places
Convince you you’re right
When you’re wrong
I hurt so many who loved me dearly
Blamed them for ruining my song
Verse 1
Do you hear my tears at morning
Have you noticed somethings wrong
I’m not half the man I used to be
Just so lonely since you’ve gone
Chorus
What to do - Live day by day
What to say - Maybe pray
I was wrong - In every way
Still the days go by
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4. |
My Boy
04:44
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Verse 1
My boys got tattoo’s
He’s got metal on his face
Eyebrows, ears and nose
Maybe in some real strange place
Verse 2
Been know to drop a word bomb
When his mum’s not there
Hipster gear, big bushy beard
Some folk just stop and stare
Chorus 1
He plays guitar, He can really rock
The boy was born to entertain
He writes songs that will break your heart
Then gently put it back again
That’s who he is
Verse 3
I don’t do tattoos
Got no metal anywhere
Except for some amalgam
The dentist put in there
Verse 4
I don’t swear or cuss
Use words that may offend
My clothes are pretty straight
I sort of just fit in
Chorus 2
But I play guitar, a bit of country blues
Sweet melodies that cut through pain
I write songs that will touch your heart
Then gently put it back again
That’s who I am
Bridge
Not sure it’s nurture or it’s nature
Some might say it’s purely chance to blame
In spite of our uniqueness, our differences
At times my boy and me seem much the same
Verse 5
If I am Mr Average
He’s a living work of art
But close your eyes - you may have trouble
Telling us apart
Verse 6
He won’t stand for any crap
Speak plainly to your face
But he’d give you his last dollar
Be a real true mate
Chorus 2
He writes songs that will break your heart
Then gently put it back again
He plays guitar, He can really rock
The boy was born to entertain
Chorus 2
He’s a family man, Loves his wife and kids
He’ll do whatever that it takes
To live the dream and care for them
While waiting for his big time break
That’s who he is…
Finis/Ramble
He’s a force to be reckoned with
He’ll push your buttons if you have them
He’s a real man’s man
Don’t mess with my boy
He’ll make you laugh make you cry
He’s got a big big heart
He’s the real thing
I’m so proud of him
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5. |
I Love
05:43
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Verse 1
I love the beauty of creation
Love the wonder that surrounds me
I love all creatures great and small
Love the mountain and the valley
Verse 2
I love to hear birds sweetly singing
Love the forest, love the trees
I love the rivers and the ocean
Love flowers and shrubs and busy bees
Pre Chorus
But most of all, most of all, I love you
Verse 3
I love see early morning sunrise
Love the promise each day holds
I love the sunshine on my face
Love the rain as it is falling
Verse 4
I love to watch great clouds a’forming
Love to guess what weathers coming
I love the rivers and the ocean
Love flowers and shrubs and busy bees
Pre Chorus
But most of all, most of all, I love you
Chorus
I love your laugh I love your smile
I love that twinkle in your eye
I love the dimples in your cheeks
I love the funny way you speak
I love those faces that you pull
I love the way you look so cool
I love it when I hear you sing
I love everything…About you
Verse 5
I love the laughter of a child
Love the noise they make whilst playing
I love the innocence they have
The joy they bring just in their being
Verse 6
I love the confidence of youth
Love their drive their energy
I love their sense of moral justice
Their sense of immortality
Pre Chorus
But most of all, most of all, I love you
Chorus
I love your laugh I love your smile
I love that twinkle in your eye
I love the dimples in your cheeks
I love the funny way you speak
I love those faces that you pull
I love the way you look so cool
I love it when I hear you sing
I love everything…About you
Bridge
Sometimes I can’t believe that you
That you could love me as you do
I have to stop and pinch myself
To make sure that it’s really true
Verse 7
I love a random act of kindness
I love true generosity
I love the blessing of good neighbours
Love a safe community
Verse 8
I love fresh coffee in the morning
Love a red wine when I’m dining
I love a cold beer on a hot day
Love good guitars I’d love a new one
Pre Chorus - Chorus - Finis
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6. |
Ramble On
03:36
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Verse 1
The years have rolled away so fast
Thought 70 would be my last
There’s an old man in the mirror and it’s me
Its hard for me to understand
My mind still sees a younger man
Not sure I like the image that I see
Verse 2
I’ve loved and I have lusted
Did stupid things got busted
Had my troubles, caused a few along the way
I’ve known fear and I’ve known failure
Been blessed by faith and fortune
In balance doing fine most folk would say
Chorus
I’ll let things go Forget the past
Enjoy Each day As its my last
I’ll not complain or whine or moan
I’m not afraid what comes my way
I’ll ramble on
Verse 3
I’ve known Melancholic madness
Depression and some sadness
At times I know so very hard to live with
Please forgive me if I’ve hurt you
Caused pain or shame you went through
Never my intention that’s the truth
Verse 4
I’ve seen the good the bad the ugly
The funny and the lovely
Made some mighty friends that have stayed true
I’ve learned to laugh and smile and sing
Enjoy this life and all it brings
I’d love to make you laugh and sing as well
Chorus
I’ll let things go Forget the past
Enjoy Each day As its my last
I’ll not complain or whine or moan
I’m not afraid what comes my way
I’ll ramble on
Bridge
I could give you some good reasons
Blame some nasty demons
To justify me being who I am
But I refuse to be a victim
A product of some system
Think what you like, I don’t give a damn
Verse 5
Maybe I’ll get another twenty
For me that’s more than plenty
How this body will hold up, just don’t know
But I aim to finish strong & fast
Go out with a great big blast
I hope you’re there to see the final show
Chorus
I’ll let things go Forget the past
Enjoy Each day As its my last
I’ll not complain or whine or moan
I’m not afraid what comes my way
I’ll ramble on
Chorus
I’ll let things go Forget the past
Enjoy Each day As its my last
I’ll not complain or whine or moan
I’m not afraid what Comes my way
I’ll ramble on
Finis
I’m not afraid What Comes my way
I’ll ramble on
I’m not afraid What Comes my way
I’ll ramble on
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7. |
Story To Tell
05:03
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Verse 1
John D was born Chromosomes mixed up
Sent his body into confusion
As he grew up he was misunderstood
John D came to this conclusion
I was born am man and I’ll live as a man
Ignore the stares, the rudeness, the bullying
All the days of his life he’s been a real mans man
He’s not a victim he’s a mighty champion
Verse 2
Betty’s growing old in age care
Her mind firmly locked in the past
Day to day she don’t remember her own daughter
We don’t know how long she an last
In a lucid moment she told me
Like her mind was suddenly set free
I had poor test in men I had some bad moments
But God has been good to me
Chorus
Everybody has a little history
Everybody’s got a little mystery
Everybody wants a little taste of Heaven
Everybody gets a little taste of hell
Everybody has a battle they’re fighting
A situation they’re not liking
Everybody has a skeleton in their closet
Everybody has a story to tell
Verse 3
Reshi was a little kid Diagnosis not good
She’d never get the chance to grow up
But her will was strong she had other ideas
Stubbornly refused to give up
Reshi had a huge smile Even bigger brown eyes
Empower yourself she urged us
She left us at 16 but didn’t lose her fight
She’s in Heaven she’s a legend she’s famous
Chorus
Bridge
A wise man said be kind to everybody
You don’t know what battle they’re facing
There may come a time
When you might be needing
Understanding
Compassion
Embracing
Verse 4
So many stories so little time
I wish that I could tell them all
Stories I remember nearly every day
Some just beyond my recall
You may think your own story irrelevant
That ain’t true not even one bit
Your story’s as important as every other story
I hope you get the chance to share it
(And I hope I get the chance to hear it)
Chorus
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8. |
I'm Sorry
04:27
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Verse 1
For every look that lingered
A little longer than it should
Every careless word I’ve spoken
Every tear misunderstood
Every time that without thought
I made fun of what you say
Every instance where I mocked you
Left you out in any way
Verse 2
For every time my presence
Caused fear within your soul
Every time my stupid man jokes
Made you out to be less whole
Every little touch unwanted
Pressured effort to impress
Made you feel so threatened
Caused you deep distress
Chorus
I’m sorry, so sorry, I’m sorry
I’m sorry, so sorry, I’m sorry
Verse 3
For every time my arrogance
Made you shrink within your shell
Every time my forwardness
Made you thing, “Just go to Hell”
For the times that I ignored you
Or laughed and pulled you down
Any patronising attitudes
Or unkindness that I’ve shown
Chorus
I’m sorry, so sorry, I’m sorry
I’m sorry, so sorry, I’m sorry
Bridge
I’ve seen young girls older women
Cringe in fear when near a man
I’ve worried ,I’ve wondered
What on Earth occurred to them
Their awkward body language
Panicked look within their eyes
Reflects a shame, a deep deep pain
Felt time and time and time and time
And time and time again
Verse 4
Sometimes I feel like shouting
Don’t you know it wasn’t me
I’d never do those shameful things
I wish that you could see
Then I pause and I remember
Though I may have done no wrong
Some silly boy Some stupid man
Wounded you life long
Chorus
I’m sorry, so sorry, I’m sorry
I’m sorry, so sorry, I’m sorry
I’m sorry, so sorry, I’m sorry
I’m sorry, so sorry, I’m sorry
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9. |
Just A Game
03:46
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Verse 1
Remember when
Flowers said I loved you
When April showers
Were just meant to walk through
When cars weren’t for driving
But perfect for parking
And crying meant
Just tears of laughter
Tag
The party’s over
And everyone’s sober again
Verse 2
Queens of high fashion
And knights in white armour
With hopes and dreams
Of pleasing each other
Soon become pawns
Each one a Martyr
Maybe they both
Should have tried harder
Tag
The romance is ended
But there’s no happy ending this time
Chorus
Love’s a game that no-one wins
The rules are uncertain everyone sins
Love’s just a game
Don’t deal me in again
Verse 3
Starts with kisses
And holding hands
Ends with heartache
shattered plans
But both keep on playing
in spite of the pain
Searching for something
when nothing remains
Tag
The games at an end
And we’re not even friends anymore
Chorus
Love’s a game that no-one wins
The rules are uncertain everyone sins
Love’s just a game
Don’t deal me in again
(And here I go again)
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10. |
Victim
04:14
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Verse 1
I’m going to sue the British government
For crimes they committed against me
For all the undue pain and suffering
Inflicted on my poor extended family
Verse 2
Way over two hundred years ago
They sent my great greats to Botany Bay
Hard labour five years for nicking a loaf of bread
A sentence a mite extreme I’d say
Pre Chorus 1
But they never ever wrote
Forgot to send back the boat
Verse 3
The British messed up our beginning
Didn’t care to negotiate a deal
With the original inhabitants of this great land
The whole thing is open to appeal
Verse 4
Now mates I grew up with had fun with
They treat me like the enemy
I see their point and I sympathise
But we’ve all been ripped off I feel
Pre Chorus 2
Your great greats got the Royal thumb
My great greats didn’t even want to come
Chorus
I’m hopping on a boat called “Victim”
There’s money to be made I’m told
I’m hoping for a great big payout
To live the life of Riley ’til I’m old
Verse 5
I should have been born in the old land
I’m sure there’s royal blood in my veins
Here I’m treated like a bloody criminal
I may as well be locked up in chains
Verse 6
My body was designed for cold climate
The Aussie one is far to extreme
Hot sun, spiders, snakes and nasty crocodiles
A very dangerous place it would seem.
Pre Chorus 3
But the life style sort of grows on you
And the wife thinks it’s really, really cool
Chorus
I’m hopping on a boat called “Victim”
There’s money to be made I’m told
I’m hoping for a great big payout
To live the life of Riley ’til I’m old
Verse 7
The cynics among us might see through me
For it’s true, I have a little scheme
With all due respect to my indigenous mates
All is not what it may seem
Verse 8
My forebears suffered a nightmare
But I am living the dream
I love this great south land Australia
I’m just looking for a little extra cream
Pre Chorus 4
You gotta do what you gotta do
If ya gonna do what you really wanna do
Chorus
I’m hopping on a boat called “Victim”
There’s money to be made I’m told
I’m hoping for a great big payout
To live the life of Riley ’til I’m old
Repeat Chorus
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11. |
Tragedy
04:24
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Verse 1
He’s weeping tears
Hoping no-one sees
Feeling feelings
He would rather not feel
His heart is breaking
How will it ever mend
Is this what love looks like
When it decides to end ?
Verse 2
She said she’d love him
Forever and a day
But her forever
Got lost along the way
She’s found someone else
She loves a little more
He cant’t understand
A love thats’s so impure
Chorus
This is the tragedy of love
When love is flowing just one way
When love is not returned
It breaks your heart in two
This is the tragedy of love
Verse 3
He tries to turn love off
Would much prefer to hate
Seek some sweet revenge
Hurt his former mate
But his love for her
Endures, it rages on
He just can’t figure out
Where it all went wrong
Chorus
This is the tragedy of love
When love is flowing just one way
When love is not returned
It breaks your heart in two
This is the tragedy of love
Bridge
Love can heal Love can hurt
Raise you to a mountain top
Or drop you in the dirt
Love can restore or pull apart
Make your every dream come true
Or knife you in the heart
Verse 4
He chooses to forgive her
Extend to her some grace
Love her from a distance
Give her a little space
Hoping she will one day see
His love for her remains
He’d take her back no matter what
The cost, the shame, the pain
Chorus
This is the tragedy of love
When love is flowing just one way
When love is not returned
It breaks your heart in two
This is the tragedy of love
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12. |
The Best Me
03:35
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Verse 1
I have a problem I’m ashamed to admit it
Who I’m supposed to be I just don’t get it
So many people amaze me every day
I feel so useless in so many ways
Verse 2
When I look in the mirror I seem so inferior
Everybody else seems so superior
They’re so good at this & they’re so good at that
When I try to be like them I just fall flat
Pre Chorus
I’ve had thought - I think I could be
An amazing, incredible version of me
Chorus
I’m going to be a wonderful me
I’m going to be the best me ever
I’m going to be the champion me of the world
I’m going to be a magnificent me
Verse 3
For a while I thought I could be another you
But to be another you that just won’t do
To be like you I would always fail the test
You’re the very best you I’d always be second best
Verse 4
I was not created to be another you
If I was another you there’d be too many you
We were created to be an individual
One of a kind completely irresistible
Pre Chorus
I’ve had thought - I think I could be
An amazing, incredible version of me
Chorus
I’m going to be a wonderful me
I’m going to be the best me ever
I’m going to be the champion me of the world
I’m going to be a magnificent me
Bridge
I’m going to be kind I’m going to be nice
I’m going to be loving I’m going to be free
I’m going to be good I’m going to be fun
I’m going to be smart I’m going to be me
Verse 5
If you be the best you - you could ever be
And I be the best me that the world could see
And everybody else do their very very best
To be the best them, Hey we all get blessed!
Pre Chorus
I’ve had thought - I think I could be
An amazing, incredible version of me
Pre Chorus
I’m going to be a wonderful me
I’m going to be the best me ever
I’m going to be champion me of the world
I’m going to be a magnificent me
Outro
Amazing Fantastic Remarkable
Outstanding Incredible Awesome
Crazy Unbelievable ME!
There ain’t no better me than me
I’m gonna be a great me
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Klyde Morris Wyee, Australia
Allan Klyde Morris, "Klyde"! Baby Boomer, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Pastor, "Aussie"!
Love family,
sport. Addicted to music & guitars.
No "Production Perfection" or "Musical Mastery". Just good, honest musical expression of who I am & the world according to Klyde!
Don't share my beliefs? Have a listen anyway on a music level. You're welcome in my world. I need all the friends I can get!
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