Nerves of Steel..by Rick Summer Droit.
Peace be with you my child,
Tranquility my son,
Standing on your desert isle,
your ship has finally come
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But it's up to you, man, it's up to me
to make a little compromise
you can't call it lunch and Sister it 'aint free
it's time you realize, alright, alright
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Now the morning comes again
play it like you feel
an era's end, new one begins
one with nerves of steel
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The time is right, the harvest near
we celebrate tonight
once we sang like mourning doves
making love in flight, alright, alright
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Traveller's Son..by Rick Summer Droit
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Well I rolled in like tumbleweeds
Now that I'm here, I think I need
A little something to get me through the night
To get me through the night
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I've been riding from town to town
Some bring me up while others bring me down
People I know change a smile from a frown
I'm the traveler's son
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Mmmm I'm the traveler's son
Spent half my life undoing what he's done
It's visited in the words her sung
Mmmm mmm, I'm the traveler's son
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I don't know what to do with my life
There's so many options and so little time
Should I be a Husband, do I need a Wife
To get me through the night
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Mmmm I'm the traveler's son
Spent half my life undoing what he's done
It's visited in the words her sung
Mmmm mmm, I'm the traveler's son
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Time keep rolling like tumbleweeds
They don't care what you want
They don't care what you need
I hear it echoed in the towers of the demon seed
That live by gold and knife
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Sharks they smile and take your hand
And devour your soul in you brother's land
Better run down to the corner and meet your man
And get a little something, to get you through the night
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Oh no..to get you through the night..the night..ooo yeah
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Mmmm I'm the traveler's son
Spent half my life undoing what he's done
It's visited in the words her sung
Mmmm mmm, I'm the traveler's son
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The Forgotten Way..by Rick Summer Droit
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He was a soldier in a war he didn't start
became a Father through a softness in his heart
I saw him try to shield himself against the crashing waves
but I saw them rip his soul apart, and swallow up his days
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She was a school girl, she shopped his Father's store
He would always tell her, how he could give her more
They ran away one weekend, He gave her a ring of gold
They were married three whole months before the families were told
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And I find another piece, and I put it back in place
I've found a way forgotten by the ones who lead the chase
I find another piece, and I put it where it goes
But before I see the picture, the morning whistle blows
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He was a postal worker, on the day he died
And although she's remarried, about him, she never lied
I saw her try to shield me, from the coming storm
And although she couldn't shield me, she kept my spirit warm
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And I find another piece, and I put it back in place
I've found a way forgotten by the ones who lead the chase
I find another piece, and I put it where it goes
But before I see the picture, the morning whistle blows
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Teal to Baby Blue..by Rick Summer Droit
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All differences aside my friend
It's down to you and I
And there's nowhere I'd rather be
Than right here by your side
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I ask that you will let me know
The things you feel inside
Yes, my friend, I love you
And that I'd never hide
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You're my soul mate, my confidant
My sunshine and my rain
You're my Angel
My only link to what is sane
You're always there for me
And I'm always here for you
Our eyes meet, and magic flows
From Teal to Baby Blue
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All differences aside my friend
I like the union here
Traveling side by side
Being one another's mirror
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I ask that you will let me know
The things you feel inside
Yes, my friend, I love you
And that I'd never hide
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You're my soul mate, my confidant
My sunshine and my rain
You're my Angel
My only link to what is sane
You're always there for me
And I'm always here for you
Our eyes meet, and magic flows
From Teal to Baby Blue
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Sidewinder..by Rick Summer Droit
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(with humor and a western feel)
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You scurvy dog, you sidewinder
You rat, you snake, you're scum
You're turning tables, hiding cards
And drinking all my rum
First you say you're with me
Then you ride off in the sun
You scurvy dog, you sidewinder
You rat, you snake, you're scum
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Jealousy is not a trait I have a patent on
Chastise my belief in fate, it's slowly catching on
I cannot see beyond this day, tomorrow hasn't come
I want to see beyond the clouds, beyond the fat old sun
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You scurvy dog, you sidewinder
You rat, you snake, you're scum
You're turning tables, hiding cards
And drinking all my rum
First you say you're with me
Then you ride off in the sun
You scurvy dog, you sidewinder
You rat, you snake, you're scum
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Oooo, ooooo, Sidewinder
Oooo, ooooo, Dirty Dog
Oooo, ooooo, Sidewinder
Oooo, ooooo, Dirty Dog
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I have been a healer, now I need some in return
You have been a robber, but now your dollar burns
She was once a sailor, the Captain and the crew
What did you do to fail her, why did you make her blue?
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You scurvy dog, you sidewinder
You rat, you snake, you're scum
You're turning tables, hiding cards
And drinking all my rum
First you say you're with me
Then you ride off in the sun
You scurvy dog, you sidewinder
You rat, you snake, you're scum
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Oooo, ooooo, Sidewinder
Oooo, ooooo, Dirty Dog
Oooo, ooooo, Sidewinder
Oooo, ooooo, Dirty Dog
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Trust is not a Christmas gift that Santa ever brought
You're hitting on my girlfriend, and swearing that you're not
I thought you were my sibling, but you're lower than a snail
I'm going to ask you kindly, get off of my coat tails
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You scurvy dog, you sidewinder
You rat, you snake, you're scum
You're turning tables, hiding cards
And drinking all my rum
First you say you're with me
Then you ride off in the sun
You scurvy dog, you sidewinder
You rat, you snake, you're scum
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Oooo, ooooo, Sidewinder
Oooo, ooooo, Dirty Dog
Oooo, ooooo, Sidewinder
Oooo, ooooo, Dirty Dog
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Lost and Found..by Rick Summer Droit
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I've been scattered, and I've been tossed
Lord knows, I've been so lost
That even He couldn't find me, If He wasn't God
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I've been swimming backwards, Salmon upstream
I've got a stack of bills messing up my dream
Of playing in the sun, like my old brown dog
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and he knows all about it . . .
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He knows that I've been scattered, and I've been tossed
Oh you know, you know I've been so lost
That even He couldn't find me, If He wasn't a dog
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The detective is knocking on my door
I'm slipping out the window of the 27th floor
Even he couldn't find me, if it wasn't his job
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Yeah, I've been scattered, and I've been tossed
Oh you know I've been so lost
That even He couldn't find me, If it wasn't his job
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Oh your Mama, she's calling me on the phone
She says 'I wanna know why my daughter's not at home
Oh even she couldn't find me. . If she wasn't a Mom
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They can find you anywhere. . .
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Oh I've been scattered, and I've been tossed
Lord knows I've been so lost
That even He couldn't find me, If He wasn't his God
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Gypsy Love..by Rick Summer Droit
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Standing on your shovel, lean upon my rake
You think we sail an ocean, but it's just a little lake
Try to bear with me, although you plan escape
These beings who sent me, know of your fate
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Carl saw the killers, red juice upon green grass
Always striving for a peace that never lasts
Doorknob Annie, she'll keep you up all night
Sweet Colleen cannot dream, unless you kill the light
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Take your Angel Train to me
Take my hand
Help each other start to see
This Gypsy Love we have
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Topaz spirit, resurrected pen
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
But I'm always your friend
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I've seen it for myself
But none believe it still
True love sits upon a shelf
While lust just wants a thrill
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Gypsy love , gypsy affection
I see you through my crystal ball
Gypsy choose your direction
But Gypsy, don't you fall
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Take your Angel Train to me
Take my hand
Help each other start to see
This Gypsy Love we have
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Up A River..by Rick Summer Droit
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I'm heading for that sunrise baby
A new and promising day
I'm going that direction darling
Even though, I'd like to stay
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I've been up a river
And now I've sold the oar
I'm not that good a swimmer baby
So I'm floating on to shore
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I was born under a bad sign
But now I've shaken off the curse
I'm feeling good and it's high time
I can't...make matters any worse
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I've wandered through your garden darling
Where everything tastes sweet
I'll be heading back someday, Hon
Please save me a seat
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I've got to find my fortune baby
I've got to sing my songs
Singing for my supper darling
I can't do, no, do no wrong
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Cause I was born under a bad sign
But now I've shaken off the curse
I'm feeling good and it's high time
I can't...make matters any worse
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Morning In December..by Rick Summer Droit
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Well its chilly outside, the last of December
Spring is not near, but I remember you
Dancing in the moonlight
On some chilly morning in December
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And now there's mud on my shoes
For the snow hasn't fallen
I'm back on the path that's always been calling me
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The Oatwolf and the Firefly
Dancing like the one to set you free
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And I've seen the stars all glisten
The fire is burning low
I've heard the forest listen
She brings me to her, like a foal
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Well it's raining in your heart
But it's a thousand miles away
A long and dusty road, but one not soon forgotten
and it's shining oh too bright
For your soul to shade me
Basking in the presence of your body, beneath cotton
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It's dawning on me now
Close to January
Gnomes and Elves and Faeries
Do they run frantic through your mind?
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Oh it's chilly outside, the whisper of December
Spring is not near, but I remember you
Dancing in the summer dew, lasting like fair Autumn hue
Until some chilly morning in December
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Farther..by Rick Droit
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I watch your eyes
Peeking at me through cloudy skies
I know you're far from me
But farther from the sea
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The mystery's true
I see another point of view
The fire burns so hot inside my door
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I know the score
My bruise is still a little sore
I've been kicked there so many times you see
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Tree's call your name
But do I want to do the same
I'm resisting you..morning dew
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So lost inside
Something in me has up and died
And resurrection is not my strongest suit
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Love may come
But right now it seems a little underdone
Let's leave it in a while, and turn up the heat
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I'll find my way
To the night from the light of day
Because daylight always blinds my eyes
Comes as no surprise
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You watch my eyes
Temperature starts to rise
I know you're far from me
But farther...from the sea
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Scribble..by Rick Droit
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I was born on a beautiful earth
With people smiling and welcoming me
I didn't want much, just a hug
All the birds sang harmony
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I was born on a windy day
With the sun dancing through the leaves
Red squirrels running beneath an old Oak tree
I was happy with my breeze
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Then others came to scribble on me
Tried to make me see, like they see
Why didn't they try to see like I do
They seem to be many, I seem to be few
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Well I was born naked, they covered me up
I drank from my hands, they sold me their cup
I walked upong this Earth, now concrete remains
I once felt happiness, joy
They brought me pain, they brought me pain
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Yes I was born on a beautiful Earth
With people smiling and welcoming me
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Sword and Gun..by Rick Droit
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Little Mary, took the matches
But blamed it on her brother Jake
Old fisherman eats what he catches
But he doesn't know what's in the lake
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Or about the fire his Grandchildren started
Hey, it's burning hotter than the sun
He doesn't know about their sorrow
He's lived his life by sword and gun
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Little Mary, made her mind up
But brother Bill, he wavers still
Old politician, with no position
Cannot seem to get his fill
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Jake turned out to be the black sheep
Little Mary is now a nun
Oh, how life gets so confusing
Living life by sword and gun
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Well I tried to help him see
Well I tried to help them through
Well I tried but now I'm over it
I've got to leave, got to leave you
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Little Mary and her brothers
Ran with buckets in their hands
Old fisherman dreams of another
He doesn't know about their plans
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Or about the gas they poured instead of water
Hey, it's burning hotter, than the sun
He doesn't know about his daughter
He's lived his life by sword and gun
How it all got so confusing
Living life by sword and gun
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