The Web of Sound

The Devil is coming
You better step aside
My heart keeps drummin
But, there’s nowhere to hide
Cause The Devil is coming!

He’ll inject you with his serum
With a smile as you cry
No way out now
No matter how hard you try

Symbols abound
Everywhere I turn
He tries his tricks
Until you burn

The Devil is coming
You better step aside
My heart keeps drummin n pumpin!
But, there’s nowhere to hide
Cause The Devil is coming!

If we all pull together
And read between the lines
Our collective energy
Will tear down the blinds!

Look out! He’s coming!

What’s good is bad
What’s bad is good
He twists the truth
Like he knew that he could

It’s upside down
When it’s right side up
He’ll drain you dry
From a poisoned cup

It’s left when it’s right
It’s right when it’s wrong
But we see through his game
And we’ve known all along

The Devil is coming
You better step aside
My heart keeps drummin n pumpin!
But, there’s nowhere to hide
Cause The Devil is coming!

We won’t bow to the darkness
We’ll stand in the light
The truth is our weapon
And together we fight
So open your eyes now
Don’t believe every word
We’re done being silent
Let your voice be heard!
Cause The Devil is coming!

I blame you for knowin’
Everything I’m thinkin’
You called me just to say
The words I wanted to say

Now that you’re here with me
Life keeps getting better!

I blame you
For making me smile this way
I blame you
For showing love in every way
I blame you
For seein’ right through me
I blame you
For showin’ me the way

You never miss a beat
When my thoughts go astray
You stay and tease me softly
And chase my clouds away

Now that you’re here with me
Life keeps getting better!

I blame you
For making me smile this way
I blame you
For showing love in every way
I blame you
For seein’ right through me
I blame you
For showin’ me the way

I blame you for laughin’
When I feel like I could fall
You lift me up so high
And I can’t help but love it all

Now that you’re here with me
Life keeps getting better!

I blame you
For making me smile this way
I blame you
For showing love in every way
I blame you
For seein’ right through me
I blame you
For showin’ me the way

Yeah, I blame you

You came into my life, out of the blue
You didn’t like it, you hid in your room
Nothin to say, get outa my way, make some room
I’m goin my own way, I got nothing to say, to you

And she said…Ahhh

Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone
Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone

Now that it’s time, to go for a ride
Ain’t it funny, how the feelin subsides
The black cloud of doom turns to grey for a while
Another con on the way, here it comes with a smile

There’s something inside, you gotta hide, a great big wall
Gotta lot to say, so much on your mind and then you fall
It’s your time just like it was mine, cause after all
You gonna lose your mind, if you bangin your head on the wall

And she said…Ahhh

Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone
Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone

Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone
Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone

I am not happy, I am not free
Gonna break these chains that are binding me
I am not happy free, I am not free
Will I ever be?
Will I ever be?

I feel my heart race
I feel myself running
I feel my pockets
I’m looking for money

A stranger in the night
What will happen to me
I dream of happiness
But why can’t I be?
But why can’t I be?

I pretend I’m not alone
I pretend I am back at home

I’m gonna cut loose
Gotta get away clean
Help me escape
From my captivity

I cry when I rise
Water surrounding me
Now I understand
It’s not up to me
Will it ever be?

I wake up dreaming
I cannot sleep
I reach out to touch it
But it escapes me

I hope for another
Opportunity
Because I’m not happy
I am not free
I am not free

I am not free
How can I every be
I am not free
I am not free

I’m walking down this dusty road
With a heavy heart and a lighter load
The sun is setting in the west
And I’m just looking for a place to rest

Oh the wind is blowing through the trees
And I’m feeling like I’m finally free
No more worries no more pain
Just the sound of the falling rain

I’ve seen the world and I’ve seen the sights
I’ve lived through the darkest of nights
But now I’m here and I’m standing tall
And I’m never gonna let myself fall

Oh the wind is blowing through the trees
And I’m feeling like I’m finally free
No more worries no more pain
Just the sound of the falling rain

Oh the wind is blowing through the trees
And I’m feeling like I’m finally free
No more worries no more pain
Just the sound of the falling rain

It’s clear to me
When you look around you’ll see
Smiling faces
But we all disagree

and round and round and round and round we go

But deep inside
There’s nowhere to hide
From the truth that was a lie
We’ve been taken for a ride

We’re all the same
Working hard, Playin the game
My tears are raining
On everyone’s parade

and round and round and round and round we go (where do we go?!)
and round and round and round and round we go
and where we’re going, nobody knows

It’s Plain to See
When you look around you’ll see
We love, we want, we feel
We just want to be

and round and round and round and round we go (where do we go?!)
and round and round and round and round we go
and where we’re going, nobody knows

and round and round and round and round we go
and round and round and round and round we go

But deep inside
There’s nowhere to hide
From the truth that was a lie
We’ve been taken for a ride

and round and round and round and round we go (where do we go?!)
and round and round and round and round we go
and where we’re going, nobody knows

The Minstrel rides
Chasing peace through the night
There’s a road that leads to forgiveness
He’s sure gonna find it alright
Till then he rides with the ghosts (beside him)
Till the morning brings the day light

Sunrise paints the dew
Something grand, wild and new
So he tips his hat and moves along
But the shadows pull like they always do
Like a broken prayer or a half-sung song

But every soul he touches, wants to sing along (hey!)

Every town’s got a door that’s been shut too long
Every heart’s got a place where the hurt’s gone wrong
But the good news is the Minstrel still sings his song
And everybody’s invited to sing along (come on!)

Na na na na… na na na na na (everybody!)
Na na na na… (hey!) na na na na na

He’s just passing through, and he changes the air
Leaves a little light hanging everywhere
Like a spark that keeps broken hearts alive
And he rides on, cause his music will survive

The Minstrel wanders, taking it all in
With miles behind him, his breath is the wind
That carries his music to lands far and wide
You’ll hear him coming and you’ll feel alive

It keeps him going, cause his music will survive

Every town’s got a door that’s been shut too long
Every heart’s got a place where the hurt’s gone wrong
But the good news is the Minstrel still sings his song
And everybody’s invited to sing along (everybody sing!)

Na na na na… na na na na na (everybody come on!)

Batter Up! Yea! Yea!
Swing now or I’ll take your life
Batter Up! Yea! Yea!
Play the game and you might survive
Batter Up! Batter Up!

Put your money where your mouth is.
Take a cut just like the masses.
Jump right in and take your chances.
We’ll show you just what real romance is.

The man will come and take you away
And make you feel like it’s just another day
And when you wake up, you’ll realize
They’re gonna cut you, right down to size
Batter Up!

They made me think that it’s not worth a try.
But then it hit me, it’s all just a lie!

Media stories filled with fear
You’re gonna suffer, the end is near
What can I do? Let me protect you dear!
I can help, my voice is loud and clear!

I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be
The way they say, you think it should be
The truth is somewhere between you and me
Look deep inside, and then you will see
Batter Up!

Batter Up! Batter Up!

Have a listen son – Then listen to me
Have a listen my son – Then listen to me

Play for me son, you’ve come a long way
The tunes you make will be heard some day
The smile you put on my face today
Will be heard by everyone in their special way

In the years to come, you’ll see what I mean
In the years to come, you’ll see what I mean

Sit down son, and play me a song
A little melody and a lotta heart and soul
I promise you, you’ll never go wrong
When you’re rockin on my Pa’s radio
Keep on rockin on my Pa’s radio

You sure can play son, and unlike me
The songs you play… so magically
You play that guitar son, as loud as you please
Just make sure you’re playin… in the right key!

I want you to know what it’s like to really fly
I want you to know what it’s like to really fly…high!

Play for me son, you’ve come a long way
The tunes you make, will be heard some day
And everyone that hears in their own special way
Will have the same smile you put on my face today

You played me a tune and everything was alright
You played me a tune and everything was alright

Sit down son, and play me a song
A little melody and a lotta heart and soul
I promise you, you’ll never go wrong
When you’re rockin on my Pa’s radio
Keep on rockin on my Pa’s radio

Sometimes you want
someone to show you the way
Sometimes you know
exactly what you want to say

When tomorrow means
as much as it does today
All I want to know is… if there’s another way.
Can’t You See

I want… I need…Love!
Why not..can’t I…
No matter what I say…Love!
You can’t see me…
I am… I am…
I’m not sure what Can’t You See?
All I want is… Love!
Can’t You See… Why Can’t You See me?

Sometimes I want to say…
Something perfect because, hey!
You think you know the way…
But my place is on the way…
To my place…the other way…
To my place…now Can’t You See

I want… I need…Love!
Why not..can’t I…
No matter what I say…Love!
You can’t see me…
I am… I am…
I’m not sure what Can’t You See?
All I want is… Love!
Can’t You See… Why Can’t You See me?

Can’t You See me… Love!
Oh what you’ve done to me
Why Can’t You See? Love!
and what you’ve done to me
Can’t You See … Love!

Can’t You See me… Love!
Oh what you’ve done to me
Why Can’t You See? Love!
and what you’ve done to me
Can’t You See … Love!

The one that I am with you
The one that I am
The one that will comfort you
You know who I am

The days that you spend with me
The one that I am
When I look in those big brown eyes
You know who I am

All we need to do is say
I love you

Baby, I love you,
Baby, I love you,
Baby, I love you,
Baby, I love you,
The one that I am

Sometimes I wonder how
The one that I am
Is the one that you love and how
You know who I am

All we need to do is say
I love you

Time keeps moving on
We keep rollin on…too
Our love grows stronger
A bond to hold on…to
The one that I am
Is the one that loves you!

Pretty lady looking so fine (so fine)
Pretty lady don’t pass me by (don’t pass me by)
Pretty lady wish you were mine (Aaa so fine)
Pretty lady don’t pass me by

When I saw your face… (wow)… for the first time
I wanted a piece… (a piece)
A piece of your mind… (you make me so high)

Pretty lady looking so fine (so fine)
Pretty lady don’t pass me by (don’t pass me by)
Pretty lady wish you were mine (Aaa so fine)
Pretty lady don’t pass me by

When I saw your face… (wow) for the first time
I wanted a piece… (a piece)
A piece of your mind… (you make me so high)

When I saw your face… (wow)
for the first time
I wanted a piece… (a piece)
A piece of your mind… (you make me so high)

Pretty lady…(looking so fine)
Pretty lady…(you make me so high)
Pretty lady…(wish you were mine)
Pretty lady…(don’t pass me by)
don’t pass me by (wish you were mine)
don’t pass me by (don’t pass me by)

I just wanted to say hi

It’s nice to know
That you are with me
It’s nice to know
That you were there
And all the time you’re thinking of me
It’s nice to know that you still care
It’s nice to know when the chips are down
It’s nice to know…you’re always around
And now you know when you see me
Count on me…I’ll be around
It’s nice to know
That you are with me
It’s nice to know
You were there
And all the time you’re thinking of me
It’s nice to know that you still care

Rollin down the lonely road
Searchin for a sign
That will lead me to
Something to satisfy

Can’t stand still
I’ll make it I will
At least I know
I’ll sleep well tonight Because I
Gave it a try

With your memory on my mind
I know sometimes it doesn’t show
I’ll take this road to the end of the line
Then again…I know you know

Can’t stand still
I’ll make it I will
At least I know
I’ll sleep well tonight Because I
Gave it a try

I Gave it
I Gave it
I Gave it a Try

Takin time to listen to
The rythm of the lonely road (listen)
The path that leads me to you
Is one I’ll always know (Aaaa…)

Can’t stand still
I’ll make it I will
At least I know
I’ll sleep well tonight Because I
Gave it a try

I Gave it
I Gave it
I Gave it a Try

Am Em
I took a look at my life tonight
Am Em
Stripped away all those dirty ol’ lies
Am Em G F
Then I saw the sunshine in your eyes
I saw the secret tonight
Am Em
I was walkin down the street tonight
Am Em
Wonderin what I’m gonna do with my life
Am Em G F
Then the phone rings and I feel your smile
I saw the secret tonight
Bridge:
Bm D
Your kind words of honesty
A E
Renews my faith in you n me
Bm D
If only you could see
A E
Inside what you do to me
Am Em
Never thought someone so young could see
Am Em
Right thru to the soul of me
Am Em G F
In the end, I don’t know anything…But I…
I saw the secret tonight
Am Em
The angels smile when they hear you sing
Am Em
I don’t know what tomorrow may bring
Am Em
Mona Lisa don’t have anything
G F Am Em
On you….I saw the secret tonight
End on Am

G
Would you give me the apple?
C G
Would you give me the sunshine of your smile?
Am
Take me to that mountain stream.
C
While we’re dreaming our dreams.
Cm G
Even if it’s just for a little while.

G
Would you give me tomorrow?
C G
Would you tell me that everything is alright?
Am
You know it’s funny it seems.
C
My life is shattered with dreams.
Cm G
Even if it’s just for a little while.

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Bm Em
Somewhere along the way.
Bm Em
Cloudy days seem to fade away.
Am C
Life goes fast we gotta make it last.
Cm G
Even if it’s just for a little while.
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G
Would you give me the answer?
C G
Would you tell me that everything is alright?
Am
You know it’s funny it seems.
C
My life’s now shattered with dreams.
Cm G
Even if it’s just for a little while.

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Bm Em
Somewhere along the way.
Bm Em
Cloudy days seem to fade away.
Am C
Life goes fast we gotta make it last.
Cm G
Even if it’s just for a little while.
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Am C
Life goes fast we gotta make it last.
Cm G
Even if it’s just for a little while.

Do I wanna live
My life all over
Do I wanna live
My life sober
Or do I march on
Like a restless soldier
No love in my heart
Just a weight on my shoulder

CHORUS
I am the seeker
Let me look inside
I am the seeker
I won’t be denied
Searching for answers
Not just what to say
I am the seeker
Let me take you away

If I live for myself
Does it make me stronger
I wanna feel time
Like I’ve lived it longer
But you pull me back
Make me feel younger
Through your eyes I see
My deep burnin hunger (burnin hunger)

CHORUS
I am the seeker
Let me look inside
I am the seeker
I won’t be denied
Searching for answers
Not just what to say
I am the seeker
Let me take you away

Now I’m gonna rise
Like the wind and fire
Try to take it all
Just a little bit higher
Now I’m gonna ride
Earth and the water
Take you to the stars
Make you wonder why (wonder why)

CHORUS
I am the seeker
Let me look inside
I am the seeker
I won’t be denied
Searching for answers
Not just what to say
I am the seeker
Let me take you away

I am the seeker
Let me take you away
I am the seeker
Fade into the gray
I am the seeker
No more words to say
I am the seeker
Let me take you away

E
Screen is on and I’m searching online
Across the border line
Too many faces can’t make up my mind
So many lies
A E
Just when I thought I was at the end of the line

PRE CHORUS
C#m G#m
Summer’s over and you’re still the one
A
I know you feel it too
B E
It’s too good to be true

A B E
A B E
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CHORUS
E F#m A B E
Too good to be…too good to be…too good to be…too good to be true
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E
Night is upon us the stars are so bright
Gonna take my time
The sun and moon are working tonight (or overtime)
On the other side
A E
You said let’s go upstairs and give it a try

A B E
A B E

PRE CHORUS – CHORUS

E
A song is playing in the universe
Playing in reverse
Something tells me my life is taking a turn
I’ll show you what I’ve learned
A E
Now it’s time for me to say goodnight

Raindrops fall the wind may blow
I don’t know why
I’ll always be here with you
I don’t know why

Understand that I can sometimes
Break the golden rule
Then I find myself and realize
I’ve been such a fool
To think that you would come back
After you said we were thru
I gotta try just one more time
It’s all I can do

Raindrops fall the wind may blow
I don’t know why
I’ll always be here with you
I don’t know why

Taking my time drinking my wine
I’m losing my mind
But the voice inside my head
It’s working overtime
One more chance is all I ask of you
One last time
I have no place left to go
Please give me another try

Raindrops fall the wind may blow
I don’t know why
I’ll always be here with you
You promised me that you’d be true
And I don’t know why
I’ll always be here with you
I don’t know why

E A
Sometimes I don’t know how or where or why
E
If you insist
E A
Desires that I try to satisfy
E
If you insist
E A
My lust for you I’ll tell ya I can’t hide
E
If you insist
E A
You take my money I don’t care or ask why
E
If you insist

——— CHORUS ————
B
Your blue eyes…
A
caught me…
E
by surprise

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Take a look at me baby look deep inside
If you insist
Tell me have you ever been so goddam high
If you insist
You say I have to cook for you clean for you why
If you insist
You say wanna take the wildest ride of your life?
If you insist

You say it’s time for me to look you in the eye
If you insist
And tell you that it’s me and you for life
If you insist
Been there done that honey no reason why
If you insist
To take a good thing and then make it a lie
If you insist

——— CHORUS ————
Your blue eyes…
caught me…
by surprise

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Maybe it’s time for me to look inside
If you insist
My life is one short roller coaster ride
If you insist
I wonder how or what or where or why?
If you insist
You stay inside me all the days of my life
If you insist

That’s how I know that that everything is alright

——— CHORUS ————
Your blue eyes…
caught me…
by surprise

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Secrets and unspoken words
Only few will know…his voice they heard
He went to war…he flew so high
He found his place…he found his pride

Our lives have changed in so many ways
When I look back on my younger days
Admiration Adulation our flag is high
Because of you… we’ll never die

Semper Fi … you fighted for change
A Legacy Remains … you’re my hero (oorah!, yeah)

My country my tis of thee
This country bows unto thee
Pride, honor and dignity
A marine, a man, and Uncle Tom to me

It’s sad to think that some may never see
A marine, a man, and Uncle Tom to me
You were, you are, you’ll always be
A marine, a man, but Uncle Tom to me

Semper Fi … you fighted for change
A Legacy Remains … you’re my hero (oorah!, yeah)

Semper Fi … you fighted for change
A Legacy Remains … you’re my hero (oorah!, yeah)

Semper Fi! (oorah!)
Semper Fi!! (oorah!, yeah)