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One 6 Four 5
03:24
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I’m up late at night, and I’m trying to write,
while in my ear I hear a Beach Boys’ song
Then you look that way at me as you say to me,
“Please, baby, don’t be up too long.”
And when I look into your eyes
A realization comes to light
That the sweetest melodies seem to be in a One 6 Four 5
By my own confession that chord progression,
can really be an obsession of mine
And until the day I stray away,
I guess that they will be just fine
From Buddy Holly to Maroon Five
Four little chords make our music thrive
And the sweetest melodies seem to be in a One 6 Four 5
There will be a day not too far away
when we will all sit and reminisce
We’ll take our minds to a simpler time
when all of this seemed to make some sense
You’d agree with me if Rock-n-Roll
Lives and breathes with you in your soul
That the sweetest melodies seem to be in a One 6 Four 5
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2. |
Gonna Take Me A Ride
01:58
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I’m going nowhere that I can’t get to by bike
I’m going nowhere that I can’t get to by bike
So I am leaving, gonna take me a ride
I’m going nowhere that I can’t get to by bike
I’m going nowhere that I can’t get to by bike
I’m going nowhere that I can’t get to by bike
And if I hurry, I can get there by night
I’m going nowhere that I can’t get to by bike
Baby, I’ve got to get out of sight
But don’t worry, I’ll be back tonight
Maybe by then, I will be alright
But ‘til then, I’m gonna take a ride
I’m going nowhere that I can’t get to by bike
I’m going nowhere that I can’t get to by bike
So I am leaving, gonna take me a ride
Yes I am leaving, I’m gonna take me a ride
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3. |
1972
02:28
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It was a beautiful day October ‘72
When I first, I first met you
A new kind of love like I hardly knew
For a little girl from 1972
Not long ‘til you became a friend of mine
And this has stood the test of time
Little sister I've loved you
Ever since 1972
You know your dreams
Aren't so far away
Getting closer everyday
So I say
Keep your sights up to the sky
Stand proud with your head up high
There’s no need for you to be blue
You know I’ve loved you since 1972
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4. |
Midnight By Candlelight
03:16
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The kids are all gone
We’ve got the place to ourselves
What a time we could have
All alone for a change
How did we arrange that?
“Nevermind the details,” she said
As she put on something nice
Then she drew the blinds
While I poured the wine
And we were spending midnight by candlelight
Midnight By Candlelight
A stack of records on the RCA
Some good old Sam Cooke tunes
A little Beach Boys in there too
She looked at me, and I at her
And, well we knew just what to do
We talked awhile not about school
Or of work or about the kids’ grades
Not about bills or stressful things
We shared our true love ways
And we were spending midnight by candlelight
Midnight By Candlelight
Not like this is a new thing
It’s just been awhile
Just her and I
All alone for the night
Time to get things right
Midnight By Candlelight
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5. |
Don't Walk Away Angry
02:28
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Baby now we’ve had our moments in between some really good times
And I know we still love each other even during our harshest fights
So next time I’m all uptight, and my tongue runs astray
Don’t walk away angry, just walk away
Sometimes we drag it on, to try and let our feelings out
And I know I need your love, so let me say I’m sorry now
When I get you at wits end, and my ego comes to play
Don’t walk away angry, just walk away
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6. |
Who Should I Be
03:34
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Why should I see contingencies for what they say they can be?
Why should I run the rat-race and be what they want me to be?
Why should I learn to live a life of someone else’s dream?
Why should I ever be anything other than me?
Who should I be?
Why should I only believe in the things that I can see?
Why should I take in bread and wine to prove that He’s in me?
Why should I live my life well outside of my own dreams?
Why should I ever be anything other than me?
Who should I be?
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7. |
We Are The Lucky Ones
03:03
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Friend or foe
Predator or prey
If we come away unscathed
We are the lucky ones
When it comes undone
What will we save
Nothing will matter then
We are the lucky ones
Don't try to change me; It's not my game
A small player on the stage; If by any other name
I never wanted anything from you; But just your love
Time will tell
If we'll be saved
The gates will open wide
We are the lucky ones
We are free
To call His name
If we only wish to be
We are the lucky ones
Don’t think you owe me; I’m not the one
Another lost soul; Out on my own
I never wanted anything from you; But just your love
Friend or foe; predator or prey
Only time will tell if we’ll be saved
I never wanted anything from you; But just your love
We are the lucky ones
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HalfPipe MadNess
03:13
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9. |
Somedays
03:09
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Somedays… Somedays
Somedays I can’t wash the world off my skin
Somedays I wish I could fast forward to the end
Somedays I look outside for what should be found within
Somedays, somedays
Somedays I want to spend the whole day in bed
Somedays I wish I could hush the sounds in my head
Somedays I try to cry but comes out laughing instead
Somedays, somedays
Have you ever found yourself feeling this way?
I’m so glad that somedays don’t happen everyday
But just somedays
Somedays I feel alone and singing the blues
Somedays I get myself all hung up over you
Somedays I feel like dancing right out of my shoes
Somedays, somedays
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10. |
All Revved Up
02:52
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I’m a street machine but my chasis’ clean
(All revved up and ready to go now)
I can purr real nice and roar real mean
(All revved up and ready to go now)
Take me out; take me to a show
I’m all revved up and ready to go
I’m all cleaned up and glaring to shine
(All revved up and ready to go now)
A turbo charger that will blow your mind
(All revved up and ready to go now)
Take me out; get me on the strip
I’m all revved up and ready to rip
So drive me
Sax Solo
Don’t waste me away in a parking lot
(All revved up and ready to go now)
I wanna go where the party’s hot
(All revved up and ready to go now)
My tank is full and there’s a four on the floor
I’m all revved up and ready to roar
So drive me
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11. |
Sweet Melodies
00:44
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My baby sings sweet melodies
My baby sings sweet, sweet melodies
For when I hear sweet melodies
I wanna bring in sweet harmonies
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12. |
Hard For Me To Move
02:47
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I look out my window, and what do I see?
I can see the future looking back at me
And it’s hard, (so hard)
Hard for me to move
Yes, it’s hard (so hard)
So hard for me to move
I hear all the people, and I hear their phones ring
I see all of their faces as they look back at me
And it’s hard, (so hard)
Hard for me to move
Yes, it’s hard (so hard)
So hard for me to move
It’s been such a long time since I’ve had the strength
It seems like so long ago when this wouldn’t be a thing
And now it’s hard
I looked at this moment, and to my surprise
Four horsemen were burning through me with their eyes
And it’s hard, (so hard)
Hard for me to move
Yes, it’s hard (so hard)
So hard for me to move
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13. |
Shake Your Shaka
02:11
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There’s a new old dance and it goes like this
Spread your pinky and your thumb away from your fist (and)
Shake your Shaka - Shake your Shaka - Shake your Shaka
Baby shake your Shaka for me
It’s a crazy little dance in the So Cal style
Gonna make you move, sure to make you smile
Shake your Shaka - Shake your Shaka - Shake your Shaka
Baby shake your Shaka for me
It may bring peace and love, or induce a truce
But to most of us it just means “Hang Loose”
Shake your Shaka - Shake your Shaka - Shake your Shaka
Baby shake your Shaka for me
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14. |
Sweet Memories
03:08
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Maybe someday, darling, you will see you were meant for me
On that day I’ll take your hand,
and we will let our hearts run free
And then we will hear
The words of love for years
These sweet memories of you and me keeps our love alive
There’s a magic place
where all of our dreams will come true
That is when you will know that I am the only one for you
And when we close our eyes
Our dreams will come alive
These sweet memories of you and me keeps our love alive
So let me repeat how my love for you continues on
And let me write this down now in a simple little song
I promised you as my wife
Every moment of my life
These sweet memories of you and me keeps our love alive
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15. |
Show Me The Way
03:12
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If it’s not my calling, why is it calling me?
Ooh woo ooh ahh I just wanna be free… with freedom to be me
Once my heart was so young and pure
Then I gave my love to her
Now I’m lost in the world today
Someone please show me the way
Show me the way
I don’t mean to be mean
I would never wish to be so cruel
Mama take me to your heart
Lead me into the other side of truth
I don’t mean to be this way
I’ve fallen down and left my heart astray
My mind is shackled in these chains
And nostalgia isn’t what it used to be
Now I’m lost in the world today
Someone please show me the way
Show me the way
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16. |
Parked At The Beach
03:24
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Searching for something for far too long
Searching for something that has long since gone
And I realize now that it’s out of my reach
Yeah, I’ve lost my key while
I was parked at the beach
Remembering back to once in my youth
Remembering back to what I thought was the truth
When I realized this was no way to be
And well then, yes, once again
I was parked at the beach
And I just don’t know where this poor boy would ever go
Who’s gonna want me with my soul so out of reach
And my body torn apart, stripped away from my art
All the while my heart is parked at the beach
Looking for someone without a doubt
Looking for someone is what I’m all about
Gotta lot to learn if you’re willing to teach
And take in this poor boy
Who’s been parked at the beach
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Capt James Nelson / aka James Nelson and the Studebakers San Diego, California
Hi, I am James A Nelson. I have been writing songs since I was 13. I have produced a few bands over the years, and have worked in many genres. I hope you enjoy the real depth behind these tunes. Enjoy!
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