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Broken World
02:50
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A little bit of heart, a little bit of soul, my tank's half-empty but here we go
So turn the key and start me up again, push the needle underneath my skin
Looking down on this broken world, I just need to find some peace again
Broken hearts and battle flags unfurled -- can we ever find a way to mend?
A little bit of light, a bigger touch of dark, you keep fanning flames from a tiny spark
We’re gazing out from the same damn side but your view’s a wall of hurt and pride
Looking down on this broken world, will we ever find some peace again
Broken hearts and battle flags unfurled -- It's getting harder to tell foe from friend
A little more rain, a little more mud,
will we learn to swim before we're lost to the flood?
Looking down on this broken world, will we ever find the peace again?
Broken hearts and battle flags unfurled -- It's getting harder to tell foe from
Looking down on this broken world, will we ever find the peace again?
Broken hearts and battle flags unfurled -- will we ever find a way to mend?
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La La La
04:28
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Sing la la la at the dawning of the day, sing la la la as the sun fades away
Sing la la la as your chasing down the moon, sing la la la as you're walking to your tomb, la la la... la la la la la
Standing on the stage of the Crossbones Inn, I watched the Devil play his 5th hand of gin
And he took every hand from every desperate man but a wise old sage who won one time and walked away
Then later on, we were the last ones at the bar, the devil, wise old man, and me with my guitar
I marveled to the Prince "All that guilt must weigh so much,” He said "It's easy son, I've got just one simple crutch,
I sing la la la at the dawning of the day, I sing la la la as the sun fades away,
I sing la la la as I'm handing 'em the moon, I sing la la la as I walk 'em to their tombs. la la la... la la la la la
After the Devil'd gone I found the old man just outside. I asked him why he'd left the game, could've been a winning ride
He said "now listen, son, to beat the Devil'd give me pride but to beat temptation, now that's the greater prize
I sing la la la at the dawning of the day, sing la la la as the sun fades away
I sing la la la as I'm saddling up the moon, I sing la la la as I'm walking from my tomb. La la la... la la la
Back home at 4 A.M., glass of wine to soothe my head, back to the table full of bills I haven't read,
I watch the sun come up, 9-to-5ers take their drives, I wonder what might have been if I'd chose another life
But then my thoughts return to the old man at the bar and to the Devil's game, my old quest to be a star
And it just seems too late to take another road, such a tempting taste to eat the fruit I never sowed
I sing la la la at the dawning of the day, I sing la la la as the sun fades away
I sing la la la as I'm chasing down the moon, I sing la la la as I'm walking to my tomb. La la La... La la la
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Night of Good Mirth
03:36
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The backroom prophets have all gone to bed. they’ve drunk all their wine, they’ve broken their bread
So we stumble out to find the next bar or fall on the sidewalk and stare at the stars
So here’s to a night of good mirth, the friends in your life who give it its worth
Too soon we’ll all be leaving this earth, so here’s to your health, and here’s to your wealth, and sharing a verse
It’s been a hard day, you’re down on your luck, you hate the new boss, he’s such a dumb jerk,
The bills are past due and the money’s all gone but I’ll share your bottle if you share my song
So here’s to a night of good mirth, the friends in your life who give it its worth
Too soon we’ll all be leaving this earth, so here’s to your health, and here’s to your wealth, and sharing a verse
So gather ‘round friends and strangers alike, Arm in arm stand and sing to the night
Raise up your glass and together rejoice, Let the wine work it’s spell and set free your voice
So here’s to a night of good mirth, the friends in your life who give it its worth
Too soon we’ll all be leaving this earth, so here’s to your health, and here’s to your wealth,
And here’s to a night of good mirth, the friends in your life who give it its worth
Too soon we’ll all be leaving this earth, so here’s to your health, and here’s to your wealth, and sharing a verse.
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Falling Farther In
03:28
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Not bad shape for the shape I’m in; I’ve had my scrapes and I took my medicine
Heart on a shelf, all locked up inside, but I lose myself when I look into your eyes
Well I never wanted to learn to fly again, standing out here in this freezing wind
Well I never wanted to be this high again but I keep falling father, falling farther, falling farther in
I’m falling farther in… falling farther in your love… falling farther in.
Lift the curtains, let the show begin, confess my love like it’s just another sin,
Tell the truth or tell me a lie, it’s just my heart and it’s just my broken pride
Well I never wanted to learn to fly again, standing out here in this whipping wind
Well I never wanted to be this high again but I keep falling father, falling farther, falling farther in
I’m falling farther in… falling farther in your love… falling farther in.
Do you think of me? Do I haunt your dreams the way that you haunt me?
Well I never wanted to learn to fly again, standing out here in this freezing wind
Well I never wanted to be this high again but I keep falling father, falling farther, falling farther in
I’m falling farther in… falling farther in your love… falling farther in.
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Unbound
03:15
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Take me down the dark road, the seven hundred stairs to sleep
Anesthesia in my bloodstream, take my body piece by piece
Cleave the darkness from my marrow, bolt me back together one more time
Give me just a few more moments, still a few more hills to climb
And when this dream all comes tumbling down
And when this heart shall beat no more
I’ll drop this battered armor on the ground; I’ll be unbound
But in your heart forever more
You follow me upon this journey, patient kindness at my side
You help me stand, you ease my worry, Like wine you soothe my weary mind
It’s easy cursing at the darkness, it’s sometimes hard to find the light
But in a kiss or quiet moment, you help me find heart of life
Here I am upon the dark road, the trail everyone must take
Will I sleep a little deeper? Or will I find I’m finally awake?
And as this dream all comes tumbling down, the static bleeding with the sound
And as the next world opens all around, I am unbound
And in your heart forever more
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Beat of a Broken Heart
03:05
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I can't eat, I can't sleep, I only wanna hold you close to me
Don't wanna talk, don't wanna drink, I only want us how we used to be
Since you've gone I can't hear the music that used to fill me up inside
The songs in my heart, they turn to static in the night, and just one sound's stuck in my mind
That's the sound of the beat of a broken heart, That's the sound of the beat of a broken heart,
That's the sound of the beat of a broken heart
Unbreak my heart, I'd sell my soul, I keep driving past the places we used to go
That old hotel down by the shoals where we spent a rainy weekend in bed alone
the birds outside are wrapped in silence and the wind moves quiet through the trees
And the bands in the bars have all turned off their amplifiers, and just one rhythm's left for me
That's the sound of the beat of a broken heart, That's the sound of the beat of a broken heart,
That's the sound of the beat of a broken heart
I can't eat, I can't sleep, I only want us how we're s'posed to be
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Long Day's End
04:05
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It’s been a long time since I gave you peace of mind.
And it’s been a long day when I finally come around to say
That I’ve missed you. In a hundred years, the days are too few.
‘Cause when you smile, it melts my heart like February sunshine.
If you’re not here to hold me, this life’s too cold and lonely.
You make my winter skies turn blue… all I need is you.
A summer’s day, perhaps a trite comparison for me to make.
But the Poet’s right—you are more lovely and demeanor just as temp’rate.
But words, though true, can’t really make my meaning come through.
They’re only shadows of a deeper, wordless real love.
If you’re not here to hold me, this life’s too cold and lonely.
You make my winter skies turn blue… all I need is you.
It’s been a long time--still you give me peace of mind.
At the end of the day, you’re my home,
the place where I feel warm and safe.
It’s been a long day. Move in close and let the night take us away.
‘Cause it’s been a long day and the only thing that I can say
If you’re not here to hold me, this life’s too cold and lonely.
You make my winter skies turn blue… all I need is you.
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Share It All
05:05
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Feel you there, far away, waiting silent waiting strong,
I touch your sky where the stars still linger on.
To the dark I speak my wish, hoping you will understand,
Like the sands of time you’re slipping through my hand.
Will you share it all with me? Will you share it all with me?
Set you free, a fearless bird above the tragic world below,
Still holding to a kiss in falling snow,
For your light, I turn it all, I climb upon the stones of Fate,
Knowing only I’m a fool to hesitate.
Will you share it all with me? Will you share it all with me?
Silver moon, winter sky, will bring this poet to your heart,
And there we’ll stay ‘til the clouds have long departed,
In these eyes you must believe to help a deeper world to live,
Let it fall ‘til there is nothing else to give.
Will you share it all with me? Will you share it all with me?
Will you share it all with me? Will you share it all with me?
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New Day
03:35
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The sun comes up on a new day, so how you gonna do it your way?
Will you watch the shadows stretch across the wall?
Or will you pick up the phone and call her back,
pick up your heart and glue the cracks
see if the pieces still fit after all?
'Cause we all need a little loving
and we all need to lose some pride
And when the sun shines in the morning,
where will you hide?
Load the car and drive all night,
desert air and silver light
Old coyote howling at the moon
A hundred and fifty miles in,
a distant chance to start again
Like the naked stars above the dunes
'Cause we all need a little patience
and we all need a lover's care
But when the sun shines in the morning,
will she be there?
The sun comes up on a new day,
so how you gonna do it your way?
Will you watch the shadows stretch across the wall?
Or will you knock on her door your heart in hand,
Lay down your pride and take a stand,
And see if the pieces still fit after all?
'Cause we all need a little loving
and we all need to lose some pride
And when the sun shines in the morning,
she's by your side
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Down to the River
03:12
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In the August heat she pins her hair up tight,
walks barefoot down to the moon-lit bank at night
Slips off her jeans, into the cool she slides while the crickets sing in time And the current washes out the day gone by
She goes down to the river, down to the river tonight,
She goes down to the river to make it all alright
Floats back in time, nineteen in '95,
holding hands, sipping cherry wine
Sprawled out with a boy in a private, sacred rite
They went down to the river, down to the river at night,
They went down to the river to make it all alright
Cause sometimes when the world is spinning round and round Inside her mind
and nothing works to stop the flow and fright
The only voice that’ll calm her down
is the one that whispered all this time
“Go on down to the river tonight.”
Let’s go down to the river, down to the river tonight,
let’s go down to the river and make it all alright
Let’s go down to the river, down to the river tonight,
let’s go down to the river and make it all alright
And in the end when she’s gray and worn,
and tired out from the life-long storms
She’ll slip away like she did before
and let the current decide
She’ll go down to the river, down to the river at night,
she’ll go down to the river and make it all alright,
She’ll go down to the river, down to the river at night,
take me down… down to the river tonight.
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Good Day to Fly
03:10
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Soakin’ up the sun’s warmth,
knee-deep in the chloroform
Of floating in a summertime dream.
Beer buzz and pipe smoke,
drinkin’ deep and breathin’ slow
Wishin’ you were next to me
Let’s not let this moment pass us by.
Just lie down on this blanket by my side.
Watch the clouds change shape and float on by.
Baby it’s a good day to fly.
Pour yourself a cabernet,
listen to the Beatles play
“Honey Pie” on the hi-fi
Days like this weren’t built to last,
lay back in the tall grass
And let the music clear your mind.
Let’s not let this moment pass us by.
Just lie down on this blanket by my side.
Watch the clouds change shape and float on by.
Baby it’s a good day to fly.
Kickin’ back at sun down,
drinkin’ in the cricket sounds
And floating in a summertime dream.
Summer sweat and perfume,
kisses by the risin’ moon
Holdin’ you right next to me
Let’s not let this moment pass us by.
Just lie down on this blanket by my side.
Watch the clouds change shape and float on by.
Baby it’s a good day to fly.
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Gabriel Harley Greenfield, Indiana
Smart lyrics, soaring pop hooks, and diverse musical influences have made Gabriel Harley a fan favorite for many years. His music has drawn comparisons to artists like Sting, Peter Gabriel, and Billy Joel. When not on stage, he can often be found producing and engineering for albums for other popular artists around the US. ... more
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