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TESTIFIED

People! I’m here to speak to you today as a witness to state the Facts. I can attest to you that the evidence supports all I’m about to say. It’s the undeniable, certifiable truth and upon verification of the evidence, I can stand firm in the hope of what I’m about to say is upheld by the confirmation of further testimony. Now listen here…

1. God spoke out from the burning bush.
He said, Moses here am I.
I’ve got a message for you to deliver
to bring my people up out of their plight.
But Moses said I’m not an eloquent man.
I don’t speak well, besides, who am I?
God said, I’ll put the words right in your mouth,
now go out and Testify He Testified! Yea he testified!

Folks! upon further examination I now imply what is verifiably justified and does not carry the unlikely weight of falsehood but is upheld and supported by the light of what I’m about to say…

2. God called out to Jonah He said “Jonah”
Take this message to the Nenevites
Tell them to repent of their wicked ways
and I’ll spare them from their plight
Jonah said no, I hope you don’t mind, if I kindly decline
And when he spent 3 days inside a fish,
it made him wish he would of Testified, He testified, Testified

People!, I lay before you now without prudence and upon firsthand witness that further proves beyond a doubt what has been laid before you today precisely clarifies what I’m about to testify to. So as I rest my case let me go on record today, that the documented truth is bonifiably and verifiably conclusive in what is about to transpire

3. The disciples they hid out in fear
the day after Jesus died
Mary ran back from His grave
She said I saw Him and He’s alive
Thomas said I won’t believe
‘til I stick my finger in His side
But when Jesus walked into that room
he said My God I’ll Testify, He Testified, Testify
CHOIR BIG ENDING: Testify, yea Testify, Testify, go Testify, yea Testify

Music and Lyrics © 2011 by Kevin Bowen and John Bennett

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Getting Laid
by Paul Nye

I’m gettin’ laid, first time ever, I been this long on my back
On soft satin sheets, or in the back of a long Cadillac
Might wear a suit, or nothin’ at all, ‘cept an old shirt off the rack
I’m getting laid, (and I) don’t need no cheap aphrodisiac

I’m getting laid, not sure how I feel about that
My body is numb, and I’m stiff as a baseball bat
It’s been a long time coming, (and) I’m not much to look at
But I’m getting laid, like another dirty doormat

Chorus:
I’m getting laid, but it came at an awkward time
I’m getting laid, an unsuspecting perfect crime
I’m getting laid, it’s not how I pictured, “sexy in black”
I’m getting laid, damn this heart attack

Bridge:
Will I be hot and heavy, will I be cold and hard
Either way I do it, I’m punchin’ my last dance card
I’m finally gettin’ laid

I’m getting laid, goin’ slowly down
On either side, everywhere, dirt is all around
It’s an ominous sound I can’t hear, as Vets fire three rounds
I’m going down, this dark hole, six feet under-ground

End Chorus:
I’m getting laid, but it came at an awkward time
I’m getting laid, death pulled off the perfect crime
I’m getting laid, it ain’t how I pictured, “sexy in black”
I’m getting laid, damn this heart attack
I’m getting laid, damn this heart attack
I’m getting laid, I’m getting laid

By Paul Nye | 218-507-0081 | paulenye@me.com
“Gettin’ Laid” © nyesguyTunes Publ./BMI

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The song is a bit out of my lyrical wheelhouse. The title is a metaphor for everything that we value and desire, but are fragile and will ultimately decay. I used the metaphor of sex because our culture is so saturated with sexual imagery in nearly everything we see, do or experience – fashion, music, media, politics, business, advertising, even in religion and education in some way. The end of the song presents the reality we face. The song can be depressing, but only from a standpoint of of our lives having meaning and a purpose behind the layers we wear or the facade that we publicly present. If nothing else, the lyrics play with our assumptions or notions of how we use and interpret language.

Cruisin’ In My Model A

Chorus:
Yes, I’m cruisin’, I’m cruisin’… I’m cruisin’ in my Model A
For having fun out on the road, There’s just no better way
Yes, I’m cruisin’, I’m cruisin’… Happy cruisin’ in my Model A
‘Bout the best dang feelin’ in the whole wide world
Out cruising in my Model A

I’m just cruisin’ down the road, in my vintage Model A
With my good friends by my side – makes this the perfect day
She’s rollin’ smooth and happy
Everything’s just runnin’ tight
When I’m cruisin’ in my Model A, the World just feels so right
[Repeat chorus]

I’m cruisin’ down a country lane, in my shined-up Model A
The cows and horses crowd the fence to cheer us on our way
The windows cranked down, the sunshine’s bright
The farmers give a wave
Every mile’s a special treat and a memory to save
‘cuz I’m….
[Repeat chorus]

Drivin’ in the city now. Everybody stops to stare
Their city-fied faces turn to smiles to see this wonder rare
A Model A, just cruising by
What adventure that must be! I gotta say, I’m feelin’ good
Cause they’re all wishin’ they were me 
[Repeat chorus]

Come join me now to play
Out cruisin’ in the A
On this A+ Model A day

© Trudi Taylor | 651-707-4585 | tataylor46@yahoo.com | Singalongwithtrudi.com

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My first attempt at actually completing a song! …. (Much less submitting it for review….Scary stuff!…) Written as the background music for a Model A group’s slideshow.
Vocals and accompaniment mine, on a happily simple, but seriously outdated GarageBand system. Thanks for your thoughts!

When I’m Loving You
Mary Kealy-Falk & John Bennett
Copyright 2021

Verse 1

I believe in heaven in the sky
And angels way up high
They have to be true
To watch over me
And lead me to you

They say there’s someone special for every heart
True love from the very start
And the best thing to do
To make my heart sing
Is to fall in love with you

Chorus

‘Cause you’re the music that I play
Every day, every way
And the whispers of your heart
Are the lyrics I hear
You are the miracle I’ve been wating for
That’s the way you make me feel
‘Cause it’s so wonderful when I’m loving you

Verse 2

Is this a blessing from above
A melody of love
A song in my soul
Now that I know
The wonderful of you
When you say the words so soft to me
I hear the harmony of a love duet
That we’ll sing every day
In a thousand different ways

Chorus

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Worn

There ain’t no life in these old worn shoes.
I’ve walked a thousand miles to find my home.
The path keeps changing every time I look ahead.
I’m not sure how much longer I can roam.

I could use a sign. I could use a clue. I could use a hand leading me to you.
Through the dark and through the light. I just want to get it right.
I’ll always be here for you.

Lonely nights occupy my life.
I’ve watched every show there is to see.
I walk down to corner to get myself a drink.
Next thing I know it’s half past three.

I could use a sign. I could use a clue. I could use a hand leading me to you.
Through the dark and through the light. I just want to get it right.
I’ll always be here for you.

You’re my obsession.
I need a lesson.

I guess I need to learn to live alone.
There ain’t no love in this old tired heart.
A million beats and no one left to love.
I still have hope that someday I’ll see my way.
Just gotta make it through another day.

I could use a sign. I could use a clue. I could use a hand leading me to you.
Through the dark and through the light. I just want to get it right.
I’ll always be here for you.

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Vocal by Doyle Turner.

Not sure of the title. I like the instrumental break, but for a commercial pitch, does it take away from the song?

I Don’t Wanna
Won’t you tell me what went wrong since I’ve been here with you I’ve felt so strong
Now the days seem to fly by everything seems wrong with out you without you uu
Cause I don’t want to be alone I don’t want to live in this empty home
I don’t want it to slip away with out you whoah
I know the time is right for us to make it right
I know the days seem longer and the nights there just a fright
without you without you oo oo
cause I don’t wanna live alone I don’t want this empty home
I don’t want it to slip away without you oh oh
I don’t want to live alone I don’t want this empty home
I don’t want it to slip away without you
Oh since you left babe I just never felt the same
Seems the clouds are parting were back in the game with out you with out you uu
But you gotta know the times might still’ might still be tough
cause I don’t wanna live alone I don’t want this empty home
I just wanna be with you in my life I don’t want to be alone
I don’t want this empty home I just want to be with you in my live
Solo
Oh please don’t leave me now please stay by me somehow
Idon’t want you too go away no ooh no way
I know we can make it work babe somehow it will

James L Melby 612.384.3040 6/25/2015 melbymn@hotmail.com

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This is a older tune of mine from my early recording days that I am considering a redo Thanks

Feel It Again

There’s a place where life is raw
The sharp edges still show
There’s a place you gotta watch your back
But folks here are the friendliest I know

There’s a pace never changing
Blue fishing boats make their way through the bay
There’s a mood called tranquilo
When time drifts slowly away

Take me back, need to feel it
Take me back, need to go
Feel the sun baking my shoulders
Where the wind and waves always flow
Cos I want it and need it
I got to feel it again

Happiness is a state of mind
That’s what the island knows
Many living hand to mouth
But touching soul to soul
Music sounding from everywhere
From the surf to the laid-back beach bars
Every time I think about it
I hear the music from afar

That takes me back, need to feel it
Take me back, need to go
Feel the sun baking my shoulders
Where the wind and waves always flow
Cos I want it and need it
I need to feel it again
Cos I want it and need it
I need to feel it again

©2021Larry Suess

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ultra low-tech phone recording in beach condo

Walkin’ My Way

When times are tough I got it easy
I close my eyes and imagine how she moves
I think of her walkin’ right up to me
As long as she’s around I cannot lose

Walkin’ my way Walkin’ my way
I’m a lucky guy that’s what my buddies say
She brings me love & luck every day
Walkin’ my way

When we walk don’t have to talk much
She always takes me where I need to go
Hand-in-hand – how I love her soft touch
I’d walk with her through wind and rain and snow

Walkin’ her way Walkin’ her way
I’m a lucky guy that’s what my buddies say
She brings me love & luck every day
Walkin’ her way

The more we walk, the more we wear our shoes out
Our love has grown with every step we take

Walkin’ our way
Walkin’ our way
Walkin’ our way

© 2009, Mike Rudquist and Wayne Hamilton. All Rights Reserved.

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Feel Like I’m Losin’ You
© 2021 Paul D. Vance

There was a time I was sure that you loved me
By the look on your lips and the smile in your eyes
You said you could never get enough of me
But we both took pleasure in every try
There in the way that you whispered my name
Was a spark of light – the tip of a flame

But I-I-I-I feel like I’m losin’ you
Feel like I’m losin’ you
I-I-I-I feel like I’m losin’ you
Feel like I’m losin’ you now

These days it seems like you’re going through motions
That take every ounce of what strength that you’ve got
You cover for what you may lack in emotion
By tryin’ to be someone I know that you’re not
Left in place of what used to be passion
Is something that seems like evasive action

And I-I-I-I feel like I’m losin’ you
Feel like I’m losin’ you
I-I-I-I feel like I’m losin’ you
Feel like I’m losin’ you now

If I’ve got it all wrong, I wish you’d say so
But if I am right, then please let me go

‘Cause I-I-I-I feel like I’m losin’ you
Feel like I’m losin’ you
I-I-I-I feel like I’m losin’ you
Feel like I’m losin’ you now

I-I-I-I feel like I’m losin’ you
Feel like I’m losin’ you
I-I-I-I feel like I’m losin’ you
Feel like I’m losin’ you now

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