Every Day is Christmas

January

2021

David Hanshaw

EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS WHEN I’M WITH YOU
MORNING SUN OF GOLD AND SKIES ARE BLUE
ALL THAT I’VE ASKED FOR HAS COME TRUE
EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS WHEN I’M WITH YOU

DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A FIELD OF SNOW
EVERGREEN DRESSED IN LIGHTS THAT GLOW
RIBBON BOWS ON PAPER HOLDIN’ TOYS SO NEW
EVERYDAY IS CHRISTMAS WHEN I’M WITH YOU

CHRISTMAS COMES JUST ONE DAY A YEAR
I FEEL THE SPIRIT EVERY TIME YOU’RE NEAR

EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS WHEN I’M WITH YOU
MORNING SUN OF GOLD AND SKIES ARE BLUE
ALL THAT I’VE ASKED FOR HAS COME TRUE
EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS WHEN I’M WITH YOU

WHEN YOU’RE AWAY I FEEL SO ALONE
COUNTIN’ EVERY MINUTE TIL YOU’RE SAFE AT HOME

EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS WHEN I’M WITH YOU
MORNING SUN OF GOLD AND SKIES ARE BLUE
ALL THAT I’VE ASKED FOR HAS COME TRUE
EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS WHEN I’M WITH YOU

EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS
EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS
EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS WHEN I’M WITH YOU
WITH YOU

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Holding On

January

2021

Cheryl Cawood

Wandering back alleys You were living on the street

Waiting for night to come, So the baby could get some sleep

Hungry for more and more, Making deals for that poison

Like blisters on your heel, Your pain never ends


I want to hold on, but you need to know

You’re hard to love, when you’ve lost control

Child I've learned, it’s hard to be bold

I want to hold on, but I’m letting go


Caught an overnight to Scottsdale, it was a rescue mission

I smelled rat hole on your clothes, you can’t hide signs of addiction

Your chatter was wild, you were clothesline thin

Please get your act together, So I won’t have to take the kids

Chorus Repeat

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My Hand

January

2021

Kari Loya

Somethin’ tells me that the path is long
Somethin’ tells me we still choose our song
In a world of joy and hurt we gotta find our way
So havin’ somebody to see color in gray
Can bring a touch of hope and make the weather all good.
Solo’s hard to cope but I know together we could
Butterflies can flutter far by beating their two wings
Linking beauty’s better than a million diamond rings.
So you should know that…

Chorus:
I can feel all the power of the universe.
I can feel all the peace of a Holy nurse.
When you hold my hand.
When you just hold my…

Fathers, sons, mothers, daughters, husbands, wives.
Best friends, younger siblings, anyone alive.
Reachin’ out to tell them that it’s all ok.
No words exchanged but meaning in this Milky Way.
Rollercoaster riding all the way through our life.
Arms go up to celebrate as well as face strife.
All alone we flounder in the raging dark sea.
Swimming close together takes away the mystery.
And I want you to know that…

Chorus:

Bridge:
Simple, so magical, so pure.
Your skin on mine makes me feel secure.
With just a little touch you give the world to me.
A superhero’s strength displayed so gently.
So thank you because…

Chorus:

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Home Away From Home

January

2021

Ray Wyatt

Home Away From Home © Ray Wyatt

Every morning quarter past ten,
All the regular folks start stumbling in
To the Home Away From Home,
Honky-Tonk Tavern and Bar

You might meet Darla, she’s a single mom
Threw out her boyfriend his name is Tom
Said she’s done with men who cheat
But we all know he’ll be back next week

Dennis gets a paid to work on cars money
Spends too much time on a stool in this bar
What you don’t know is secretly,
He’s in love with Darla; and she with he

Chorus> Every morning at a quarter past ten, all the regular folks start stumbling in
The Adult Day Care, Paycheck Cashing, Psychotherapy, Bingo Parlor
Home Away From Home, and Honky-Tonk Tavern and Bar

Jimmy’s counting quarters behind the bar,
Gritting his teeth on a cheap cigar
Missed his chance twelve years ago,
To be in a motion picture with DiCaprio….

Bubba’s drinking gin with his girlfriend Jill
Tommy’s in the corner talking trash to Bill
Jukebox is playing some hot George Jones
And the Hildebrandt twins are staring at their phones

Chorus>

Bridge> There’s a bar like this on every block; each one’s open till 2:00
The outsides all have different names; if you go inside they all look the same
So if you want to visit us way down here; stumble on in; we’ll buy you a beer
At the Adult Day Care, Paycheck Cashing, Psychotherapy, Bingo Parlor, Home Away From Home and Honky-Tonk Tavern and Bar

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All Right By You

January

2021

Ron Rost

All Right By You

Chorus
If It’s all right by you, it’s all right by me
I’m always more than happy you’re all I ever need
Everything is mighty fine when you drop it off I tow the line
If It’s all right by you, is right by me

V1
You’re the coco in my cup at night that keeps me warm
The comfort of a gentle rolling stream
My steady rock my stepping stone
A work of art I call my own
The answer to my every waking dream

Chorus

V2
I’ve never been one to run away and hind
deny myself what may or may not be
I’m both feet in right from the start
head over heels an enraptured heart
That beats to the rhythm of love that sets me free

Chorus
Outro
Everything is mighty fine when you drop it off I tow the line
If It’s all right by you, is right by me
If It’s all right by you, is right by me
If It’s all right by you, is right by me

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Changing My Mind

January

2021

Jay Harris

Changing My Mind
Written by Jay Harris Jan 2021

Written for a female singer, but sung from male perspective here..

I’ve been thinking too much
About how we've both fallen out of touch
And I can’t take another day

Still I want you, and you want me
To hold you, to hold me.
So I guess there’s not much left for me to say.
So I’m changing my mind.
Yes I’m changing my mind.
I’m changing my mind
Yes I’m changing my mind.

Gonna leave the past behind, gonna wake up and see what I find.
A place where everything is clear
So what you say is what I hear.
I’m changing my mind

You know I want you so bad
God knows you're the best that I've ever had
But that’s not something you can say
Cos you hold me, like you held him
Say the same words that you told him
And it sticks inside my head and won’t go away

So I’m changing my mind.
Yes I’m changing my mind.
I’m changing my mind
Yes I’m changing my mind.

Gonna leave the past behind, gonna wake up and see what I find.
A place where everything is clear
So what you say is what I hear.
I’m changing my mind
o I’m changing my mind.
Yes I’m changing my mind.
I’m changing my mind
Yes I’m changing my mind.

I’m changing my mind
Yes I’m changing my mind
I’m Changing my mind
Yes I’m changing my mind

I’m changing my mind
I’m changing my mind
I’m changing my mind
I’m changing my mind

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The Simple Things

January

2021

Paul Boedeker

(intro)
Eiffel Tower in the Paris lights
Egyptian pyramids in desert night
the Great China wall
the Taj Mahal
places I’ve never been
I could make a lengthy list, it’s true
lament the many things I may never do
I can’t speak for you…but for me

(chorus)
it’s the simple things
picture books and childhood dreams
the little song my daughter sings
and tucks my grand baby in bed
best laid plans are overrated
isn’t all that complicated
life’s an overflowing cup
when you choose to fill it up
with the simple things

(verse)
crickets chirping in the woods tonight
curtains open on the pale moonlight
I’m not for certain, but this just might
be the best it can get…
favorite rocker in the big front room
a quiet lazy afternoon
I suppose I’ll do something soon
but right now I’m gonna sit…

(verse)
what’s that smell, ooo, it’s homemade bread
soften the butter up, so it will spread
I call the heels! Wait! That’s what I said!
OK, we’ll each have one…
crackling fire to keep us warm
me and my honey baby arm in arm
safe and secure from all alarm
yes I am a lucky son…because for me
(chorus)

(bridge)
castles and kings
glittery things
never make the world go ‘round
if the truth be told
can’t be bought or sold
the greatest treasures to be found…

(chorus)

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Boat Dancing

January

2021

Dan DeHart

Inspired by some YouTube videos I have seen of boaters partying
in the "No Tell Cover". Never been there, but I have a bout now that can...!

Boat Dancing
Dan DeHart 2020

Hot sun shining in the no tell cove,
boats rafted up, all in a row
Beer is flowing like a loose fire hose,
ladies in bikini’s, puttin’ on a show
The Ship’s are a rock’n, they’re dancing to the beat,
Shuk’n and jiv’n in their bare feet
Sally’s got a buzz on, she can’t keep her top on
A keg stand is coming at end of the countdown
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Chorus
They’re boat dancing, shaking a leg
Boat dancing, tap another keg
Boat dancing in the no tell cove
What happens there, nobody knows.
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The music is blasting ‘cross the lagoon
So many people singing out of tune
But the blenders are playing in close harmony
pouring out drinks, pass one to me
They’re just twisting off, letting off steam.
Making lots of noise, if you know what I mean
Gotta turn the grill on, put another dog on
Then jump in the lake, never mind the sunburn
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They’re boat dancing, shaking a leg
Boat dancing, tap another keg
Boat dancing in the no tell cove
What happens there, nobody knows.
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Lead Break (to be added)
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Refrain
It started out early just after noon
If they make till dark, they will howl at the moon
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They’re boat dancing, shaking a leg
Boat dancing, tap another keg
Boat dancing in the no tell cove
What happens there, nobody knows.

They’re boat dancing, shaking a leg
Boat dancing, tap another keg
Boat dancing in the no tell cove
What happens there, nobody knows.
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Boat dancing in the no tell cove
In the cove, anything goes

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The River

January

2021

Buddy Trotter & Danny Liggett

The River
Buddy Trotter & Danny Liggett

V1
The roaring river rushes over the stones
Under beautiful Tennessee skies
The glistening water that nature owns
Is just like the tears in my eyes

Chorus 1
Roll River, roll, wash my troubles away
Help me change to blue skies from gray
Here by your side, I wish I could stay
So I could start to dream every day

V2
Trees are kissed by the golden sun
As the wind makes the branches sway
Leaves glitter the sky with brilliant ones
And end my heartaches today

Chorus 2 – same as 1

Bridge
As my gaze goes up from the river below
The trees form God’s bouquet
As I look to the skies, I realize

My heartaches have been chased away

Chorus 3
Roll River, roll, you’ve washed my troubles away
You helped me change to blue skies from gray
Here by your side I’ll often stay
So I can continue to dream every day

©2020 Trotter & Liggett

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One More Day

January

2021

Tammy Carroll

Background: Contracted COVID followed by pneumonia (from Nov 14th to Dec 28th) and still have residual issues. Despite this health event and the adversity it has presented, I choose to persevere with songwriting. Below is a glimpse of my personal Covid experience. We all have battles and maybe you, too, felt like this during a struggle you have been through.

One More Day

Walking from the flames,
That tried to take my soul.
A war raged within,
In a fight for control
Standing in the thick,
Of a tumultuous storm,
I was encaptured,
Refusing to conform.

Chorus:
Oh, I pleaded,
and I begged.
I prayed.
Yes, I prayed..
for one more day.
Just one more day.

It was early a.m. when up rose a force,
That tried to take my last breath,
and I called on a higher source.
Was tangled in a web.
Caught in a snare.
Not everyone wins this war,
I am well aware.

Chorus:
Oh, I pleaded,
and I begged.
I prayed.
Yes, I prayed..
for one more day.
Just one more day.

Bridge:
Just one more day,
with family and friends
one more day
to make amends
Just one more day
To love and forgive,
Take me to tomorrow
For another day to live.

Chorus:
and I plead
and I beg
I pray
Yes, I pray...
for one more day.
Just one more day.
Just one more day.

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Island Life

January

2021

Jesse Navarro Don Lobit

Living on an island is the life for me
warm water wind blowing constantly
across my face as it moves my clothes
anyone who’s been here already knows

that life out here is a little laid back
a single speed bike a drink in the pack
there”s no time that you got to be there
enjoy the rays every second of the day
forget your cares

Let”s go south together
where the island puts a smile on your face
guaranteed
you”ll leave your blues in your shoes
cause sandals is all you”ll ever need

every day is a weekend with that tropical feel
you can find me with my rod and reel
people on vacation i”m already here
i know what i want what i got no tourist dues
just pay the rent like i”m supposed to

||: Let”s go south together
where the island puts a smile on your face
guaranteed
you”ll leave your blues in your shoes
cause sandals is all you”ll ever need :||

palm trees are swaying over sandals walking
around the shops
tourist are talking at the dark
the neon excites the night
while islanders are feeling alright

Let”s go south together
where the island puts a smile on your face
guaranteed
you”ll leave your blues in your shoes
cause sandals is all you”ll ever need

you”ll leave your blues in your shoes
cause sandals is all you”ll ever need

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Wanna Be Your Someone

January

2021

Patricia Bishop and Jesse Navarro

Wanna Be Your Someone
Patricia Bishop and Jesse Navarro - ©2020

V1
“There’s someone for everyone”
My friends would always say
But they never could convince me

I searched for love in every place
Couldn’t find a single trace
I thought it wasn’t meant to be

Lead In – Until you caught up with me

Chorus 1
I wanna be your someone
Wanna be the one you wake up with
In the morning light
Be the one who holds you tight
All through the night
I wanna be your someone
Wanna be your someone

V2
I’ll give you whatever you need
Be there whenever you call
I promise to always be true

You’ll have my love and trust
If you think it’s not enough
Give you all my money too

Lead in - Do anything for you

Chorus 2
I wanna be your someone
Wanna be the one you’re thinking of
Twenty-four seven
Be the one you wanna love
Be your slice of heaven
Wanna be your someone
Wanna be your someone

Chorus 1
I wanna be your someone
Wanna be the one you wake up with
In the morning light
Be the one who holds you tight
All through the night
Wanna be your someone

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