Bob Pecor Music: Stories Behind the Words
Bob is a singer songwriter and retired professional speaker and trainer. He shares the stories behind the words and music of original songs he has written.
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Rummage Memories
05/24/2025
Rummage Memories
Rummage Memories is about the connection to Grandchildren toys.... Lyrics: Most see a rummage sale as just junk priced at a discount to sell a collection of things that nobody really values anymore Chorus We see these as precious images memories of stories to be told grand kids are too old to play anymore it’s time for the stuff to go A truck with a miniature mom and dad driven all over the living room floor six little kids who blared the horn despite being begged to stop kitchen of dishes and plastic food made whatever grandpa ordered With a phone where the child server took the order or said we don’t have that A bag of wild animals, plants and rocks as a barrier to the hole-to-china game that took 15 min to set up all up then the battle began for real A too small collection of Lincoln logs hardly allowed anything good to be built 20 pc puzzles too challenging at first too easy when cast away we hope these bring joy like it did for us fun on the floor while on the watch to another grandchild or two just like ours playing on a different floor
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A Man Built A House
05/20/2025
A Man Built A House
This is a song about a man who built a house and has a completely different meaning..... Lyrics: A man had a dream for a project all alone he could build a house on his own friends thought him crazy for his choice of fun he might not live to see it done They offered to help or it would take too long but he just smiled , you could be wrong With just his hammer and his trusted saw to erect his project of awe Chorus 1 Be careful to judge a man with a dream he can probably do more than it would seem It doesn’t matter how long it might take He’s building his castle —- for its own sake He found some land just far enough away big trees to harvest to build his way with research on the trusses and beams. It was easier than what it first seemed. His project was taxing, slow as some feared it took years just to get the forest cleared those who visited just shook their heads talked about how this would end as they said Chorus 2 A man with a plan gets things done as dreamed with every day action, a full head of steam as small as each step that can hardly show his dedication would ——make it grow The man persisted with daily labor of love before you knew it a roof was above The hammer worked perfect to drive nails the saw kept sharp to rip rails. Finale Then one day the sun rose bright and clear folks could see that the finish day was here It had all the features of his visioned plan done by the hammer and saw…. in his hand.
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Seeking Silence
05/16/2025
Seeking Silence
This song is about the ultimate escape.... silence. Lyrics: In the hustle bustle of every day when noise is ever present in play Its poetry to find a soundless place and linger in its serene space The hush of dawn is hope for peace stillness of breath allows for release hiss of a whisper offers grace shadow movement makes for space Chorus Silent probes of my brain mutes the chatter mundane seeking silence is my way to gift calm to my day. Promise is created with placid shift, a sleeping child is a gift harmony grows and wisdom improves a mantra that speaks in grooves
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Junk Mail of Life
05/14/2025
Junk Mail of Life
This song is about the obstacles we encounter in life... Lyrics: Everyday living can be simple and free With time to spend as you please What we do most comes with ease It’s great just to let it all be Once in a while a set back can hit And disrupt our comfort zone flow And struggle to keep ducks in a row These things can be a real fit Chorus Find a way, find a way to handle of the junk mail of life find a way find a way to handle the junk mail of life Cars that break down and have to be towed People who don’t follow the norm Shower water that’s barely warm Cheating spouses who hit the road Too many rules, can’t get things done No place to park when you are late Buffering streaming on your hot movie date Taxes to pay which are never fun Take a break and give your self space Go to bed early for a solid long sleep Connect with friends you value deep Keep everything in its proper place You cannot control things that show up You can only control your next step Hit the delete button to remove And celebrate the easy clean up
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She Is Gone
05/09/2025
She Is Gone
This song is and ode to and about my mother, Phyllis. Lyrics: She is gone No longer here Just remnant of One who was dear She is lost Stuck In her mind Just a fragment One who was kind Chorus She will leave go to her love where they’ll be in heaven above She is loved just so much more to watch her slide hurts to the core She has moved to a new state a holding place until her fate She will leave go to her love where they’ll be in heaven above
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Better Is Possible
05/07/2025
Better Is Possible
This song is about practice....to be better.... Lyrics: On an early spring day cold and rainy outside A young man stopped in the café for a place to hide a happy place in an average small town serving local elders who have been around Kate the working owner gave him a welcome smile nodded to a booth where he could sit for a while He stared at the menu, so hard to make a choice Then he heard an old man talk in a famous voice In back was the source who wore a plain western hat with coffee and a puzzle in the booth where he sat Across from him was an old worn guitar case with stickers and labels from all over the place He walked back to the old man to sit next to the guitar To ask a thousand questions about how he got that far The man looked up and being used to the approach Waved to say ok and shook hands without reproach The eager learner didn’t wait and got to the point so surprised to see this man In this small town joint. Are you the someone that we all used to know He said i used to be that man but now it’s not so The learner leaned in close and whispered, don’t you see.. Where you were and what you’ve done is where i want to be Please tell me your secret so I can chase success I dream to be just like you and better than the rest. Better is possible Do more of what you do. The world may not see it You’ll know it’s true Better is possible Do more of what you do The more you trust it The world will come to y The old man stretched and pushed his hat back on his head and smiled to think of how long it had really been. and how much he missed it and how much joy he had. tried to hide that it was gone he was really sad. The learner looked so young and not worn down yet he probably could make it that’s a likely bet he smiled then repeated what was in his head the only words that mattered when he said.
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Nobody Asks If You Are Happy
05/01/2025
Nobody Asks If You Are Happy
This is a whiny song, well kind of, about daily interactions with others. Lyrics: In the normal routine of every day We encounter people in lots of ways They casually ask the same old thing That all have a somewhat boring ring With doubtful intend ask how are you take a breath then ask how’s work too at no moment listening to a word said or any deep thoughts in your head Chorus Nobody asks if you are happy Nobody seems to really care buy the crowd a round of drink Nobody cares how you think. Nobody asks if you are happy Nobody seems to really care If your car and house look ideal Nobody cares how you feel They only ask about situations faced like somehow your life can be traced they may be judging them against you Wondering if your life is true. Based on their idea of fortune and fame And your ability to win that game If they really cared about you a twitch They’d ask how you make life rich So next time you see me anywhere And want to take a moment to share It won’t be rude or even sappy To ask what makes me happy I’ll tell you I’ve got the love of my family Plus a list of good friends a plenty I find purpose and passion to rid out strife I’ll be happy for the rest of my life
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Do The Difficult First
04/29/2025
Do The Difficult First
This song is about doing things you don't like to do. Lyrics: When you are looking At the map of life And searching for a way To reduce your strife It’s tempting to take The smoothest road The easiest path To reduce your load Chorus Do the hard part first It will pay in the end Planks are which the abs pack will depend The challenge of a goal And always the worst Do what you don’t like Do the difficult first Be careful about making This simple mistake You won’t hit your goal like a piece of cake They hand out trophies for the race of being will you say you put effort in every thing Chorus’ Did you take shortcuts find the simple play no stress at all as you dodged along the way Leaving out the tough makes the machine weak it won’t power you to get what you seek Turns your brain into mush it won’t serve you well when you need it most the loss is hard to quell Put focus in your thoughts put strength in your moves push that ball fast uphill it shows how you improve
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Get Your Attention
04/25/2025
Get Your Attention
This is about the battle for attention between two people. Lyrics: I want to / send you a message, not sure / how to reach you best, how can I / get your attention which is / better than the rest. I want to/ tell you my feelings, and show you that I care, make sure / you’re on the wave length make sure / you’re ready to share. Is it time to talk, should I write a note, would you read a text, or a song I wrote. I want to / hear your response when I / finally get through how will you / tell me you got what I/ sent from me to you Is it time to shout, wave a big flag, sound a loud alarm run a ziigzag. Use anything /to show me how, you got / what I want to say, knowing you / love me too, will make it a splendid day. Please write a memo make a funny face, pop a balloon, or just jog in place. Now I hope / you got it right the words I’m trying to say how we need to / notice more of each other every day. of each other every day. Let’s wave our arms jump high in the air, celebrate wide, how much we care
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It Only Takes A Moment
04/23/2025
It Only Takes A Moment
It Only Takes A Moment is a coaching strategy I used to train supervisors with applications to many areas of life. Lyrics: Chorus It only takes a moment that’s so little time to change yourself forever play it forward too what you do for others comes right back to you. It only takes a moment for you to do To give recognition for a task well done To take time to teach some one To stop something old and start something new To notice different things around you. To learn from mistakes and leave in the past To trust a bit more, and to forgive the last To put things away and plan your day To put a filter on what you say Bridge To try something you haven’t done yet To accept the present situation as perfect. To start liking who you are To show others that you care. Chorus To change your emotions by listening to a song To admit a error and a wrong To heed hunches which are often right To seek chances to feel delight. To call an old friend and say hello To think bigger than you normally do To do the mundane so it doesn’t pile up To polish your shoes to a buff Bridge To face what you know to be true To call someone smarter than you To close the door to think deep To plants some seeds you will later reap. To make people think or feel differently To act before you can do it perfectly To take forward action consistently To make certain to get done realistically Bridge To find happiness by not complaining To give a goodbye kiss every morning To write down stuff that you are thinking To do some powerful questioning Chorus
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I Think You Could
04/18/2025
I Think You Could
This song is about my 9 grandchildren...... a sort of American Pie-ish take on their potential. Lyrics: I think you could flip (Ella) the script show how to stand like a rock like a narrow neck bottle that makes the world take note I think you could smile (Olivia) though joy show the wonders of the world like that first magic kiss that blows evil away I think you could dig (Ava) out answers show the tree of humility just like a life dictionary that orders the way of our thoughts I think you could skate (Bennett) to solutions show a long addition sum Like a secret nerve triggered that forces life interrupted I think you could speak (Maya) the language and show a banquet of consequences like a book of wisdom that brings air to the soul. I think you could box (Mason) the world show how to contain stupidity like a shirt with a hundred pockets that feeds the germ of happiness I think you could swim (Brooklyn) the future and show the cul de sac of life like a vacuum on carpet that sweeps the way home I think you could climb (Molly) the cliff show the strength of feeling like a butterfly beyond grasp that sails in no direction. I think you could game (Maverick) the journey show fuel for determination like a rocket on a rising path that drums the beat of persistence Chorus I know you could do I know you can do in your way of verbs that shows who you are
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Down From The Distance
04/16/2025
Down From The Distance
This song is an ode to young men of my generation who were forever changed as a result of military service. Lyrics: He came down from the distance In 1964 Looking for the home he Used to know Like a wolf without a pack he’s traveling alone All the world and nowhere Left to go. His Mom and Dad are gone and Sister left town That damn spring tornado Took them down. While he was at war not a choice of his own his world became a set of gravestones Chorus Life is never easy with Events out of control The measure of a man Is how he takes on the whole For what’s in the past of Every life lived Has to be pushed behind To move ahead Now he has to build anew A second life Not one of war and Constant strife But one that gets him a Reason for hope In a new place with a different scope
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Extra Room
04/11/2025
Extra Room
This song is about my Dad, who pounded a hammer through a wall one night to initiate a needed remodeling project. Lyrics: Harvey sat at the table and looked at his family a growing clan of 4 kids He said, Phid we are close to outgrowing this kitchen what to you think we should do The house was to small to offer many options his elbows rubbed against the wall They thought how they might expand into the living room it meant knocking out that wall Chorus Harvey was do it yourself guy and a man of modest means When a problem needed a fix he was there to get it done He stared at the problem took a deep drag on this cig squinted his eyes with a plan If we knock that out and move the pantry we can have room for us all. He went to the junk drawer for a rough looking hammer and gently tapped on the wall With a few close listens he knew where the studs were and how to take it down. With a smile on his face and a cig in his lips, he smacked the hammer in his fist. And turn to Phid and asked for her approval she shook her head not so sure. He looked up and down from floor to ceiling and around the to living room and with one gentle swing he buried that hammer one end sticking out each side He turned to Phid with his cig still dangling, smiled and said now it’s got to be done. She smiled and said that’s good by me honey We can use the extra room.
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Things You Cannot Measure
04/07/2025
Things You Cannot Measure
This song is about a shift of focus from things we can and often easily meausure to things we cannot measure. Lyrics: Way of the world is to measure it all It makes life simple and clear Length times width multiplied by depth Storage compartments to keep stuff near Count by numbers, or A-Z Sort by colors or small, medium, large Test for introvert or extrovert Tell how to learn by pictures or sound In the end the things that count most can’t be so easily scored The love of a parent The trust of a child the hope of a student the drive of a musician Get out to world and notice the ways measurements tell the story for all Three miles to the rink; five to the mall Fifteen minutes to cross town in traffic Buy food in pounds, pints and ounces Count carbs sugars salts and fat. Check the smart watch for important stuff Blood pressure and heart rate texts or calls In the end the things that count most can’t be so easily scored the urge of a lover the joy of a singer the spirit of a teacher the dream of a grandma Take a new tack get out of the rut Find new ways to frame the world Let actions give meaning and feel to a world that is far too strict. In the end the things that count most can’t be so easily scored The love of a parent The trust of a child the hope of a student the drive of a musician the urge of a lover the joy of a singer the spirit of a teacher the dream of a grandma
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Too Young To Get Old
04/04/2025
Too Young To Get Old
Too Young to Get Old is a statement of my generation, Baby Boomers. Lyrics: Spent a life, guessing how I’d get old thinking how that change might come. Now I’m here and found I know the answer where old too soon might come from. Those who age young just let it happen turn into their parents overnight they act like a victim of others actions when it was their choices made out right I don’t want to fall into old yet don’t let it take hold I’m just too young to get old yet just too young to get old I saw some hints then embraced change planned a response to things on the move took transitions with no stress or anger, found things to love that fit my groove Laughed out loud every day to be happy good friends were a link to overcome fear meaningful love and trust was a passion a purpose kept my brain in gear
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Mustang Story
04/02/2025
Mustang Story
Mustang Story is about my first car. Lyrics: Guys have a story about their first car The farther you look back The better the stories are It was a 65 Mustang military blue With a 3 speed Hurst Yea, this one is true. Chorus Full length pin-stripes, shiny metal hubcaps, eight track stereo player narrow racing tires custom cap for the gas tank feau leather steering wheel cover It was $595 at Vance used store I was a bit short of cash dad made a loan for more. Engaged for marriage still living at home Sharing a room with my brother at parents to save a dime My wife decided to learn how to drive we were in a family way my 3 speed would not survive. Traded my Mustang for a red Maverick seemed like a good idea now 50 years later lots of regret
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Where My Light Shines
03/28/2025
Where My Light Shines
This is about what a streetlight sees at night. Lyrics: Shiny red car speeding across the town without a care at all Weeping women covers her face to hide her tears of sorrow Listing old man wrestles a walker and weaves his way in the crowd. Loving couple cuddles not even aware anyone else is around Young girl on a bike riding too fast takes charge of the space she requires Clearly drunk stranger talks loud and brash to no one person at all Smelly garbage truck rolls pounding the road on its daily route Whining police car heads in haste to another and another case Chorus Don’t know where they’re going or where they’ve been Only see a flash and then they’re gone again. Where my light shines i can only see them track Its dark in the front and dark in the back Where my light shines from dusk to dawn Where my light shines Blaring fire truck honks, wails and flashes and plows through traffic in haste Care free young musician plays harmonica filling the air with delight Boys look for girls and girls look for boys and wait for one to move first Sign posted says the cat is lost and answers to the name of Hopper Barely awake dog walkers are out and the dog lifts his leg just below. Streaking shadows of flying black bats menace those who notice at all Hapless bugs are attracted to gather and dance with no impact or cause Secret cameras scan a wide field of vision seeing what no-one will watch
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Four Leaf Clover
03/25/2025
Four Leaf Clover
This song describes the benefits of finding a four leaf clover. Lyrics: I need a new view may be a redo Let’s change the tempo create some resto take time to find a four leaf clover. take time to find a four leaf clover. I should just hang loose. Consider a rejuice Slow down the pulse rate slide to a new pace take time to find a four leaf clover. take time to find a four leaf clover. I know I need to head on over stop being such a aimless rover construct a new mental cover take time to find a four leaf clover take time to find a four leaf clover. I’ll probably sit down settle on the ground stretch my weary bones let out a few groans, then take time to find a four leaf clover. take time to find a four leaf clover. Then I will have time and shift my paradigm to take a long break just for my own sake take time for find an four leaf clover take time to find a four leaf clover
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Something New
03/20/2025
Something New
Something New is really about how I live my life. Lyrics: Can I exercise my awe in a way that shines Take my marvel out for a ride Give a jolt to my brain like a battery charge Raise my fascination fuel my curious way Would I admire a thought made with intent of jest Just may be a cause to perplex Does the reverence of moments change my take Will brilliance always stake a place Chorus I want to wonder about something new that opens my eyes when i do Save my sanity for something new That’s what I want my life to pursue So I’ll create a sensation with my wit the crowd will applaud with restraint May I relish some splendor in the summer light go for an admiration trip May I perform a miracle on my know how take measure of enlightenment If I were to toss engagement a commitment bone will it be a spectacle for all
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My Senses of Fall
03/18/2025
My Senses of Fall
This song is not completely true. I don't like fall. Lyrics: Fall is such a beautiful time to me. Fills my senses like no other time of the year I watch from the comfort of my porch and dream about a walk in the park. Chorus I love the sound of trees as they wave Delight in the touch of fallen leaves Cherish the smell of cool breeze blowing Savor the taste of falling rain Marvel to see the palate of colors before me The balance of nature is the coordination of what we cannot ever control Fall brings cool air, so go with fleece and keep my gloves handy in case of the need sometimes I pull my hat over my ears and breathe deep to inhale the fall fresh air Chorus We have soup on the stove and bread in the oven The pumpkins and squash are on every block It’s apple orchard time all around the county and the corn maze of fun is open for all Chorus
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I Can't Carry You Anymore
03/14/2025
I Can't Carry You Anymore
This song is written about the process of breaking up. It might be a love interest or a business partnership or any divide that separates people. Lyrics: Our love has been a load From the beginning of the road First it strengthened me As you crawled inside, but I can’t carry you anymore I can’t carry you anymore. As we moved along I saw a change of pace We’re on a different track And not on the same beat and I can’t carry you anymore I can’t carry you anymore. Chorus I look hard in the mirror I see a different reflection From what we had From when we used to Like the same old things You choose to go north While I’m looking south The talk is heavy now When we talk at all, I know I can’t carry you anymore I can’t carry you anymore Now I’m getting older it’s more work than ever You changed a lot and I’m not the same, so I can’t carry you anymore I can’t carry you anymore We used to laugh away Any trouble of the day It’s just not fun like before, It’s even very hard to smile, yea I can’t carry you anymore I can’t carry you anymore Bridge
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If I Could Only Smile
03/11/2025
If I Could Only Smile
It is about the daily living of someone in an assisted living facility. This is about my Mother's life and many others who live there but was really inspired by another man I met in another facililty. Lyrics: If I could only smile could you just sit a while and fill my empty heart and find that puzzle part if I could only smile I sit alone and think / a lot of stuff like when I used to / have enough of friends and family / by my side and grandkids who took me / for a ride Now it’s silence as / my company My closest friend / is monotony. My schedule today looks / mighty lean no good reason to get / up and clean Chorus I watch the clock tick / on the wall and check my phone / for just any call I guess it’s time for / coffee or tea and have the newspaper / read to me Instead, I pick up my / photo book and give my pictures / another look. I wish they weren’t so / far away. They may just visit on / another day. Family pictures / make me smile for just a / little while it fills my /empty heart just like a / puzzle part if I could only smile
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I Am A Performer
03/06/2025
I Am A Performer
This episode, I Am A Performer, is all about the roles we play in our lives and the "masks" we wear in those roles. Lyrics: I’m going to tell you a story /about a mask/ that I’ve been wearing. It’s just one of many /that I’ve put on/ to get through this life. It’s always the face /of a role I’m in / at that time and place and fits naturally / with what I’m doing / and who I’m with. There is nothing bad / about the choices / of masks for a day. I arise and look / at what needs to be done / and make my choice. Chorus My life has required many choices of masks to wear for my roles and in the bright sun everyday I know ….I am a performer So let me tell you / about some of the roles / I’ve played in my show. It started with son / then brother and student / plus athlete. A boy friend and husband / and then a father / quickly shaped my life and kept me on track / to act and grow / for many years. I did what I could / to provide support / in many professions. I’ve been a salesman / manager, consultant / speaker and writer Chorus Now I am getting closer / and able to see / what’s likely the end The roles I like now / are the ones I’ve had / for the shortest time Now I’m called Grandpa / golfer, musician / and winter snowbird I think of myself / as wiser, content / at my happiest I am who I am / share my life and times / with ease and grace Because the current mask / is the one I wear / with comfort each day
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Take My Heart Along
03/04/2025
Take My Heart Along
This is the song I co-wrote with Jan Slow at the 2022 Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association Songwriter conference. It is the most emotional song I've ever written. Lyrics: My heart breaks when I see you in despair When a thousand thoughts trouble your mind When sadness seems another tangle in your hair And that hiding place is hard to find I’ll stay by your side this you should know they say there’s a long way to go A heart that listens is what I offer you I’ll be here until this thing is through Chorus I know there’s a long long way to go you don’t have to feel alone I know there’s a long long way to go. Won’t you take my heart along. I Hope you’ll take my heart along Words won’t stop your thoughts from going astray There are some things you cannot wash away And if I could sing just one song “troubles leave this child, be gone” From your smile we know this to be true we see the other wondrous things you do The world around you may never understand The stand you need to take
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Hope and Trust
02/27/2025
Hope and Trust
This song was inspired by a workshop I did on Motivation in the Workplace. It is about moving from Hope to Trust. Lyrics: There is a line that I’ve been watching to take me across to the other side. It’s the line that separates try and do And requires commitment that’s for sure Chorus For I want to learn the difference How trust changes hope. For I want to learn how to do it To trust rather than hope To trust rather than hope Hope has a home to aspire for goals To make you stretch to dare to grow To give inspiration to all that you share To build a foundation for dreams I know hope is a wish and dream thing Mostly about emotion and thoughts While trust is an act of execution Based on talents and grit. When I do well what know I can do It builds my trust and erases hope For hope doesn’t work well with those Who want to see action and not just talk I work everyday to grow my talent Building up my toolbox of skills I’m steady with doing and am trusted That makes me stronger for me and you Trust has its place with special people It makes you the kind of person to love It grows relationships based on knowing you will always be there on the spot Trust builds confidence before the work starts And leads others to want you in the crowd To do what you do with extra passion And be a model for all
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Call Me An Arizona Girl and Seek The Mountains
02/25/2025
Call Me An Arizona Girl and Seek The Mountains
These songs are the first songs specifically written for and about two influences in my music develpment. Lyrics: I may spend some time in the north part of the country Making my home in the fields called Dunn I may practice my passion with the Maple Ridge But, call me an Arizona girl I can be found at Heritage, Grace or Dove Singing with the Blue Sky Band Playing Bluegrass at the Senior Center jam But call me an Arizona girl. Chorus Just get me south as soon as you can Don’t let the cold freeze my bones My friends are waiting to hear my singing voice They call me an Arizona girl I’d rather be playing those three chord country twangs At the jams around the Junction everyday Knock the dust off that fiddle for fast paced tunes Call me an Arizona girl. I’ll sing solo when my turn comes around or squeeze that old accordion When the music starts I could have my Uke in hand Call me an Arizona girl Seek The Mountains We noticed you always seek the mountains Taking on the hardest trails. It seems you find the satisfaction You share with others this way. You seek the mountains this way You seek the mountains this way It’s not just the hiking—that’s hard enough It seems to be a life style choice You’ve never been seen without a smile No matter the how warm, wet or cold. You seek the mountains this way. You seek the mountains this way Chorus You seek the mountains with passion and purpose and make it look like fun and games And we guess it isn’t but that doesn’t matter you want us to think that way. You seek the mountains this way. You seek the mountains this way. I’m guessing this steels you for other adventures As Mom, Grandma, worker and spouse. To build the strength to answer the calling No matter the need, wish or want You seek the mountains this way. You seek the mountains this way. It’s not uncommon for people like you to underestimate all that they do And tell everybody who asks the questions …you can do all of it too. You seek the mountains this way. You seek the mountains this way
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Go Gentler Into Life
02/21/2025
Go Gentler Into Life
This song is another aspiratonal story to change how you approach life. It's really about creating relationships. Lyrics Life is a mosaic of tension and pressure with deadlines to always behest. It’s a challenge to keep the proper perspective and steer yourself focused and true. Go gentler into life my friend Go gentler into life my friend. It’s easy to catch yourself chasing the latest and watching that shiny new toy While letting the urgent capture your energy and overlooking time to enjoy Go gentler into life my friend. Go gentler into life my friend. Get out of the habit of physical possessions it’s the stuff that just gets used up. And dig into relationships, intellect and talents they get stronger and grow. Go gentler into life my friend. Go gentler into life my friend. Gentler means to challenge your senses and truly smell, see, hear and feel. To let your emotions carry your intellect where you’ve never been before. Go gentler into life my friend. Go gentler into life my friend. You’ll know you’ve gone gentler when a bunch others / notice, comment and smile. And then the people who are closest to you tell you they’d like more of that style. Stay gentler in the world my friend Stay gentler in the world my friend Stay gentler in the world my friend
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Another Word for Happiness
02/19/2025
Another Word for Happiness
This was an exercise to write a song from a list of synonyms. The word was happiness and the list had 74 suggestions. I used 47. I tell the story. Lyrics: Synonyms is such a big word It gives you options some words to choose So pay attention and listen close to me Happiness seems so hard to find Maybe your not looking in the right place Here’s a list of answers to start your trip. Are you ready….. Bliss, contentment, delight and joy. Elation, enjoyment, euphoria and glee Exhilaration, jubilation and cheer Laughter, optimism and peace of mind Pleasure, prosperity plus well being Cheerfulness, delirium and mirth Blessedness, beatitude and felicity Ecstasy, enchantment, exuberance Gaiety, good spirits and lightheartedness There you go with some selections to make You better do it for your own sake If you missed them here’s just a few more. Are you ready… Hilarity, hopefulness and merriment Gladness, vitality, plus joviality Paradise, playfulness, cheeriness Rejoicing, good humor, vivacity Eudemonia, ( U-da-monia) amusement and fun Good liquor, now we’re in seventh heaven! Now don’t you tell me you can’t decide If that’s the case, you better run and hide Cause happiness will chase you word by word. My first choice is Eudaemonia Let’s end singing Eudemonia Eudemonia, Eudemonia
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Out Into the Cold
02/14/2025
Out Into the Cold
This is the first blues song I wrote. It's a mostly true story with a few embellishments that my wife questioned. Lyrics: I’m sitting here watching / watching the temperature go down I’m sitting here watching / watching the wind blow around And, I’m too tired to go out into the cold I got my blanket pulled up around my nose I got my wool socks covering all of my toes and I’m too tired to go out into the cold I got my dog waiting sitting next to the door I got my boots and my hat by him on the floor And I’m too tired to go out into the cold I filled my beverage and made it a double shot Put a log on the fire to make sure it stays hot And I’m too tired to go out into the cold. It’s time to go to bed and join my lady up there The dog will join us and she won’t notice or care Cause I’m too tired to go out into the cold
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Give Me A Reason
02/11/2025
Give Me A Reason
This song is a request/plea to provide the powerful "why" as a reason to take action. Lyrics: Just give me a reason to believe that it’s true. Tell me how that all works out. Then give me a reason to expect it again. When it often turns out worse. So give me a reason a story to believe. So hope can be my guide. Where the best stuff comes freely to those who have need. To fill every wish and hope. Chorus Oh, yes, it’s all we need. Oh, yes, it’s time. To get a good reason for things we see wrong. then making them right again. Just give me a reason to give my support. Show me how your fix will work. Then give me a reason to change how I live. So others will be better off. And give me a reason that gives me a push. To mentor others like me. Cause the answers we need come from working together. And making change as a tribe. Chorus And give me a reason that gives me a push. To mentor others like me. Cause the answers we need come from working together. And making change as a tribe
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