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I Heard You Lost at Love Before
I heard you lost at love before,
I heard you pounded on every door.
I heard you cry most every night,
But I heard your heart’s still shining bright.
CHORUS:
But you gotta know one thing for sure,
Love is not a simple chore
It is hard work, and that’s for sure.
You say there’s someone just for you,
Darlin’ I got to believe that’s true.
There’s a heart of gold beating in your chest,
Just don’t hold your cards so close to your vest.
- CHORUS -
BRIDGE:
I would watch as you walked on by
Arm in arm with another another guy
Hoping he might be the one for you.
When you turned I could see inside,
There behind your hopeful eyes,
Wherein lie the secrets of your soul.
I got just one more thing to say
Don’t you turn your back, don’t you walk away,
Sometimes it seems it’ll never end
Just hold your breath and dive back in again.
- CHORUS -
I heard you lost at love before.
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Baby, Don't You Know
03:41
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Baby, Don't You Know
Whenever yesterday comes back to me
I try to brush it away before I see
All the trouble, time and pain that we went through
Just want to see the good that remains.
CHORUS:
And baby don’t you know, I wished you’d never go
And everything could be the same.
The words that passed your lips a thousand times,
Were lost on a loud and raging sea,
Now they lie like sunken ships on coral shoals,
Silent, but still they’re haunting me.
CHORUS
BRIDGE:
Come on now don’t rise again
Don’t float to the surface, don’t pretend,
The wind can’t blow your hair
I long to touch you there
This heart’s got nothing to defend...
Now the brilliance of your light has dimmed a bit.
I fumble in the dark, my keys won’t fit.
Can’t unlock a smell, a sound, a taste of you.
Hell; I’d take anything, even the pain.
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Tu Corazon
04:03
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Tu Corazón
It’s the fault of your heart that keeps you hoping,
It’s the fault of your heart that lays you bare.
It’s the fault of your heart that rocks your foundation,
It’s the fault of your heart that makes you care.
It’s the vault of your heart that thrusts you higher,
It’s the vault of your heart that locks you down.
It’s the vault of your heart that can’t be broken right now,
It’s the vault of your heart that should be unbound.
CHORUS:
Soy uno hombre muy sincero,
Cuando digo que importa.
Voy a esperar por ti,
Cuando tu corazón, está listo.
It’s the salt on your heart that tastes so bitter,
It’s the salt on your heart that burns you through.
The assault on your heart comes from every direction,
The assault on your heart’s the undoing of you.
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4. |
I Can't Understand
02:46
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I Can’t Understand
My baby said to me, there will never be another one like you.
And I found out yesterday, every single word was true.
She turned to me, with a good-bye in her hand and said
Please tell me, 'cause I can't understand.
Seems there'd been too many times, the wine was poured but never drunk.
An open book its lines unread; telephone left off the hook.
She turned to me, with her heart in her hand and said
Please tell me, 'cause I can't understand; I said,
CHORUS:
Baby please don't go.
Baby how was I to know.
Baby please don't go.
BRIDGE:
You will take away the light.
You will take away my life.
Baby please don't go.
My baby wondered how, time could pass, our heads unbowed.
Living, side by side, a parallel world but in disguise.
And she turned to me, tears in her eyes and said
Please tell me, 'cause I can't understand.
……………… 'cause I can't understand.
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I Want My Tears Back
03:19
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I Want My Tears Back
I spent 2 long years trying to win your heart
I cried each day as mine was torn apart
I left for good, but came back for more
Thought that you was what I was looking for.
Baby, I want my tears back :||
You can keep the broken dishes ’cause I’m gluing back my life
You can keep the fork & spoons while I’m pulling out your knife
You can keep your mask & costumes you got nothing left to hide
You can keep all of our money ’cause y’already stolen all my pride.
But baby, I want my tears back :||
CHORUS:
I cried more than I need
I cried for what could be
I cried and still you laughed at me.
I wasted time & words with you and now it’s clear
There’s nothing you can offer, there’s nothing for me here
No I won’t climb back into your bed no more
No I ain’t gonna bother to even up the score
But baby, I want my tears back :||
These tears of mine mean more than you’ll ever know
With every drop I shed, I meant my love to show
You had your chances to unlock your vault
If your heart freezes over, it’s your own damn fault
Baby, I want my tears back :||
- CHORUS –
Baby, I want my tears back…
I want my tears back…
Baby, I want my tears back…
I want ‘em back right now
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6. |
When the Stars Die
04:03
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When the Stars Die
They say that love is like a mountain
Solid strong or crumbling, dust into the sea.
Love and faith’s a strong foundation
’Less it has been shaken, driven to its knees.
Nothing ever takes the place of
Trust and on the face of, eyes that can deceive.
Mountains they can last forever, but lies don’t make it better;
Never did for me.
CHORUS:
You still ask when I’ll return
You still ask me when I’ll see...
I’ll see you When the Stars Die
And all of time has past,
I’ll see you When the Stars Die
The Universe collapse
When the stars die
Love is complex and it’s twisted,
Eyes are often misted, hearts left longingly.
But these fates, we all can survive now,
It’s built into our hide now, we’ll make it probably.
Some things cannot be forgiven
Even though you’re driven, to insanity.
I hope that, time will heal the wounds that
Howling at the moon just, never seem to free.
ISYWTSD… the black hole holds you fast
ISYWTSD… and even light can’t lastttttttttttttttttttttt
When the Stars Dieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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7. |
Sometimes It's Like That
05:11
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Sometimes It’s Like That
These are the words, that you said to me,
while I held my breath, and you set me free
How could you’ve stood there, and lied, while my heart broke, my heart broke deep inside.
CHORUS:
Sometimes it’s like that, No it’s never what you want.
Sometimes it’s like that, Right from the start.
Just when you think, that the sun will be rising,
and your heart, your heart, won’t be compromising,
That’s when you learn, that your heart once a flutter, will be broken, in two, and kicked out in the gutter.
- CHORUS -
These are the days, that I wish were gone.
‘Cause it’s been so long since I held you, held you in my arms.
Still I’m afraid, no matter how long I live,
I might never, ever, be able to forgive.
- CHORUS -
BRIDGE:
And now, as I spend my days, swept out and washed away
My mind floats back…
Yet I’m still floundering here, Oh how I’m drowning dear
And I don’t know how I’ll ever make it back.
And when I awake, from my sleep at night, and I hear some other couple, start to fight
I just want to say, “won’t you take a breath,” before you say something that you’ll regret.
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8. |
Never Seen It Coming
04:47
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Never Seen It Coming
I seen you coming from across the room
Never knew much more than this
A strange enchantment seemed to cross my lips
And I said, “Baby, where you been?”
You stopped then turned and looked me in the eye
I saw a little nervous twitch
A strange enchantment seemed to cross your face
And you said, “Baby, where you been?”
CHORUS:
I been here all these years, I seen my share of tears
But I have never seen the likes of you
No, I have never seen the likes of you.
It didn’t take too long for us to mesh
Two hearts that learned to beat as one
The years have raced past and we’ve been out run
And someone asked, “Baby, where you been?”
Our love it settled like a morning fog
Kissed us both with summer dew
Then you vanished with the blazing sun
And I cried, “Baby, where you been?”
-CHORUS-
BRIDGE:
And baby I never thought there be a time, a time, that I would be
without you. I’m alone again.
I can feel your warm breath on the night wind, as it b l o w s across my cheek. I’m still waiting.
I lie awake at night and see your face
An apparition on my heart
I wonder how much longer it will take
And how you’ll say, “Baby, where you been?”
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Have You Forgotten How to Laugh?
The other day you said you saw a Buster Keaton film
He was running up a hill, to chase his favorite girl
Next thing that you see is eyes wide, but you cannot tell
He’s turned around, come running down; Train bearing hard upon his heels.
Then you saw Ginger Rogers and her friend Mr. Astair
You marveled how they fill the room, as if they’re floating on air.
You said that when he went away, your heart it turned to stone
That’s something of an old cliché; A broken saw, your home sweet home.
CHORUS:
Have you forgotten how to laugh?
Can you remember how to dance?
Are you ready to take another chance?
Then there was another film, was it Bogart & Bacall?
She told him how to use his lips, and how to make the call.
And what about old Richard Blaine, who’s world it fell apart
When Ilsa left him at the track; Look, there’s that train again.
And it’s coming after you, and there’s no place left to run.
Tell me ain’t you tired of being sad? Of never having any fun?
But let’s get back to movies then. What about Woody & Diane?
And the Cyclone back in Brooklyn; Will you ride it with no hands?
- CHORUS -
Are you ready to take another, this might be like no other,
Come on and take another chance.
Here’s my hand. Come on get up and dance.
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10. |
One Time
02:37
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One Time
One Time; Come and ask me,
One Time; That’s all it takes.
One Time; And then it’s over,
One Time; It will be great… Oh,
CHORUS:
Baby there’s more to this lovin’, Than your eyes can see
So come on baby and have a dance with me.
One Time; Come on and hold me,
One Time; It’s not that bad.
One Time; Don’t leave me lonely,
One Time; I’ll make you glad.
One Time; I know I’m nervous,
One Time; I’ll be brave.
One Time; Come on and ask me,
One Time; It’s you you’ll save...‘Cause
- CHORUS -
BRIDGE:
Baby don’t be slow now
Come on we gotta go now
The band is heading home now
Don’t leave me alone now!!!
One Time; Wanna feel the magic,
One Time; Wanna favorite song.
One Time; Would it be tragic?
One Time; Won’t you play along.
- CHORUS -
So come on baby and take a chance,
Come on baby, let’s find romance,
Come on baby and have a dance with me.
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11. |
I Can't Promise You
03:54
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I Can’t Promise You
CHORUS:
I can’t promise you the whole world; Just the piece I’m livin’ in.
‘Cause baby there’s one thing for certain; Somehow you’ve gotten under my skin.
Well… I’m a man of little pride, Just show me where to begin.
And I’ll keep on lovin’ you, Once, twice, and then again.
Now there must be something I can do; Something I can say
That’ll make you turn your head; Make you stop and look my way.
Well I’m a man who’s not too rich, Kinda ugly too;
But that won’t mean a doggone thing; When we stand up and say I do.
BRIDGE:
Find myself alone each day, drop down my knees & pray
You will stop and talk to me and I’ll say….
-- CHORUS --
There are a million mysteries, that make our lives unique.
Some men they worship the sun; Me?, The ground beneath your feet.
Some folks wonder if there’s life after death; Well I just can’t say.
But I’m happy to give it a try; If I can be with you for ever and a day.
-- BRIDGE --
-- CHORUS --
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12. |
Gonna See This Through
03:36
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Gonna See This Through
Baby when I met you it was peace on Earth,
Now I’m wondering what all this trouble’s worth
And how it came to me.
But I know what I’ll do; I’m gonna see this through.
Baby when I met you there was something about,
Your jeans & hair, your laugh, you know you knocked me out.
I’m still down for the count.
But I know what I’ll do; I’m gonna see this through.
CHORUS:
You say every night, you think I’m crazy and you’re right
I’m crazy for the love of you.
I’ll close every light and still you will light up the night
Oh darling, I’m crazy for you.
Baby when I met you I was looking for fun,
I wasn’t looking for this marathon run but ohhhh,
No finish line for you.
But I know what I’ll do; I’m gonna see this through.
Baby when you love me you can set me free,
Yet other times it’s more like, World War 3.
The button’s in my hand.
But I know what I’ll do; I’m gonna see this through.
- CHORUS -
You ask for flowers and I give you the rain,
You say you’re sorry but I’m feeling the pain
And still, we battle on.
But I know what I’ll do; I’m gonna see this through.
5, 10, 20, 30, 50 or more,
I don’t care, I’m still knocking at your door.
You gonna let me in(?)
I’ve gotta do what I do; I’m gonna see this through.
You gotta do what you do; You gotta see this through.
We gotta do what we do; We’ve got to see this through.
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Rick Kessler Albany, New York
I am a songwriter. Presented here are some of those songs as I imagine them BUT of course I'm happy to have you cover any tune you like and bring your own take to it.
Drop me a line.
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