Never More
(an Irish melody)
I’ll return as the moonlight from the heavens
To the place where I once stood young and tall
I’ll return as the seasons that keep changing
To smell the grass of the fields I once roamed
I will be missing you and the land that I was born to
When I return never more
I’ll return as the wind that chills the evenings
To sing and dance with the friends that I once knew
I’ll return as the rain drops on your roof top
To tell you the stories of a life that’s come and gone
I will be missing you and the land that I was born to
When I return never more
I’ll return as a dream while you lay sleeping
To show your heart that I have not forgotten
I’ll return as the sea that ships will sail on
To touch the hand of the girl I once loved true
I will be missing you and the land that I was born to
When I return never more
I’ll return as a mother who lay weeping
On the grave of her son that went to war
I will be missing you and the land that I was born to
When I return never more
tv 1/07
©2007BMI
Never Has Been Music
The Promise
The first time I was in heaven.
It didn’t have no religions
No chosen people did I see
No churches or Sunday schools
Just Jesus dancin through the streets
Just Jesus dancin through the streets
The second time I was in heaven.
Buddha bought me a beer
Hitler and Gandhi were working things out
Mohammad let out a cheer [woo]
They were dancin through the streets, [with Jesus]
[They were dancin through the streets]
The third time I was in heaven.
God did speak to me (and said)
What’s with all them people?
They want to live next door to me
Keep’em away from my pearly gates
Cause I ain’t gonna let’m in [let’m in]
No I ain’t gonna let’m in [let’m in- let’m in]
I gave them Earth their Eden
Ain’t no one seems to care
All they are is just an eye sore
So get’em the hell away from here [let’m in- let’m in]
But I made them all the promise
Looks like I’ll swallow my pride
So open up those pearly gates
And let’em all come inside
[They’ll be dancin through the streets, with Jesus
They’ll be dancin through the streets]
The last time I was in heaven.
God did speak to me (and said)
There ain’t no angels flying
No secrets for confiding
Hell, there ain’t no sinners frying
[Just Jesus dancin through the streets
Just Jesus dancin through the streets]
tv12/06
©2006BMI
Never Has Been Music
OUT OF THIS PLACE
She fell from grace
Despised, without faith
She left while they whispered
Her anger filled the seas
But she always knew that her time was through
She wanted out of this place
She left all her lovers
Never satisfied
Her beauty meant nothing
As tears flowed from her eyes
But she always knew her that time was through
She wanted out of this place
No one can follow your foot steps
Or understand your devotion
They’ll never know of your tenderness
Brought by the angels in your dreams
Brought by the angels in your dreams
All emotion she would hide
Woven tightly, locked deep inside
Her heart starved for affection
And she lied to be accepted
But she always knew her that time was through
She wanted out of this place
As her life fell into sadness
Thoughts for friends she’d never have
And of families left with questions
So she cast her fate to the heavens
But she always knew that her time was through
She wanted out of this place
No one can follow your foot steps
Or understand your devotion
They’ll never know of your tenderness
Brought by the angels in your dreams
Brought by the angels in your dreams
For a moment in time
The perfect picture held in her mind
She felt so alive
It gave her strength It gave her pride
And she always knew that her time was through
She wanted out of this place
tv 12/06
© 2006 BMI
Never Has Been Music
I Wish You Well
(My Friend)
When our youth was just beginning
And life was in our hands
It was two of us forever
My friend, I wish you well
The longest days can make me weary
When time can stand so still
But on these days I feel you near me
My friend, I wish you well
In the night as I lay dreaming
Dreams of timeless yesterdays
You always keep appearing
My friend, I wish you well
Still we find ourselves together
Will the journey ever end?
Will the stories ever die?
My friend, I wish you well
Joyful tears can make me smile
And your smile can make me cry
Our hearts will dance forever
My friend, I wish you well
All the songs that I keep singing
Melodies of golden light
The words just keep repeating
My friend, I wish you well
tv8/05
© 2005 BMI
Never Has Been Music
Quarters for Jesus
Spent many years with all his ducks in a row,
Clinging to the stories that everyone knows.
Was a heck of a father and a hell of a friend.
When did he drift away, let it fall through his hands.
How did this day begin?
All the years of pain for him to get to nowhere,
And only a few seconds, to feel the despair.
Everything’s going not so well today.
For a man who just wants the world to go away.
How did his day begin?
Quarters for Jesus, a dollar for a beer.
I see him on the corners of LA, asking,
Quarters for Jesus, a dollar for a beer.
How many times have we told him, “Please step aside”.
Too busy to think, how afraid he might be.
Am I too sheltered, could it ever be me?
We just send him our forgiveness and tell him what he needs
How did this day begin?
If there is a Jesus, I don’t believe he’d say.
“Son, you still got some hell to pay.
And this life ain’t no heaven, so you’d better start to pray”.
Cause Jesus knows, that this is what, all the hypocrites would say.
How did this day begin?
Quarters for Jesus, a dollar for a beer.
Quarters for Jesus, a dollar for a beer.
I see him on the corners of LA, asking,
tv/04/05
© 2005 BMI
Never Has Been Music
My True Calling
I have found my,
My true calling
I thought I wandered too long
I have searched through
My hidden secrets
And faced all the demons
We know the story,
That fight for glory
I couldn’t go on that way
The fight for glory,
The same old story
I think I’ll just throw it away
Heavens keep turning
Life’s fire keeps burning
Desire keeps churning
Never stop yearning
And always keep learning
When the heart feels hollow
And one can’t see tomorrow
Just think of all that has been
There is no reason,
No time or a season
And I don’t want to slip away
They come full circle,
Life’s precious moments
I’d like them all to stay
My spirit opens,
a rose in blossom
All the thorns have dropped away
Heavens keep turning
Life’s fire keeps burning
Desire keeps churning
Never stop yearning
And always keep learning
I have found my,
My true calling
I thought I wandered too long. ***
(wandering is the true calling)
tv2/05
© 2005 BMI
Never Has Been Music
I'll Remember You
I’ll Remember You
I’ll remember you, through the seasons that slip away
I’ll remember you, as the sun begins the day
You share the feeling to love life’s teachings
I’ll remember you
I’ll remember you
I’ll remember you
I’ll remember you, when the stars and moon fade away
I’ll remember you, when I begin to drift away
Your gentle touch will always soothe me
I’ll remember you
I’ll remember you
I’ll remember you
I’ll remember you, when I see the first mountain snow
I’ll remember you, as the rain starts to fall
Your thoughtful song(s) always move me
I’ll remember you
I’ll remember you
I’ll remember you
tv 10/04
©2004BMI
Never Has Been Music
Everyday
(When I think of You)
Everyday when I think of you and all the pleasures
The sunlight through a meadow; life's simple gifts are shown to me.
Everyday when I think of you and all the treasures
All secrets, untold, unfold, as only time can rearrange
To touch falling rain, rain flows to the sea
Wind soothes my aging face, though sweet youth still lies in me
When I think of you
Everyday when I think of you and all the journeys
You show me, guide me, hold me true, to the path where I belong
Everyday when I think of you and all the beauty,
No answers, (no) rhymes to reason, only love remains the same
Moon shines through a mountain fog that mirrors the rivers dance
While passing through, the valley chants and its music fills my soul
When I think of you
Walked to the worlds edge, touched by the sea
Drifted sand beneath my feet, sands from distant lands that meet
When I think of you
Everyday when I think of you and all tomorrows
I'll know that joy and sorrow, bring only dreams that seem so real
When I think of you
Everyday
When I think of you
Everyday
TV 11/03 Copyright © 2003.
The Open Path
The open path has widened
all across the land
The open path has drifted
far across the sea
It's spirit sends a message
through bright lights of grace
(And) the brilliance of those colors
shines on the open path
Listen for the song
The spirits sirens sing
Giving all its joy
For those who will
fly without wings
The open path has widened
all across the land
The open path has drifted
far across the sea
For many people thirsting
The path's waters flow to thee
And we will find the answer
Sail on the open path with me
TV 2/03 Copyright © 2003.