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Where is the Man?
03:37
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Mama said to wait for Mister Right
And I've been waiting for most of my life,
And I've been patient for as long as I can,
And now I'm ready, ready, ready,
So WHERE IS THE MAN?
Mama says the guy is guaranteed
And I would hate to think Mom was lyin' to me.
But I've been searchin' far as I can see
And I am ready, ready, ready.
WHERE IS THE MAN?
Every night I pray to the Lord up above.
Every night I say, "Where have you hidden my love?"
Every night I dream that I found him and then,
Every day I wake up and I'm lonely again--
CHORUS: WHERE IS THE MAN?
WHERE IS THE MAN?
Is he somewhere for safe-keeping?
Is he sleeping?
WHERE IS THE MAN?
Is he tucked away in Tennessee,
Or does he ride some wave down in Waikiki?
Can I find his name in some directory?
I am ready, ready, ready,
But WHERE IS THE MAN?
How 'bout a sign? Tell me which way he went,
Or I'd be grateful for one little hint.
I won't be greedy. All I want is a chance.
I am ready, ready, ready.
WHERE IS THE MAN?
Every night...etc.
CHORUS
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2. |
Years in the Future
03:24
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V1 I know it isn't easy to smile,
When nothing goes the way that you plan.
But, baby, we've got love enough to last quite a while,
So if there's rocky roads ahead
We can walk them hand in hand,
CHORUS: And for YEARS IN THE FUTURE
I can see us to - ge - ther
And no - thing else mat - ters, nothing else will do.
How I got on be fore your love, I haven't a clue
I just want to spend my YEARS IN THE FUTURE
With you.
V2 I'll admit it's been a roller-coaster ride.
But the love we share has given me faith
And the joy of riding with you keeps me here by your side,
So through all the convolutions,
That's where I intend to stay...cho.
BR Every time I see an old man walking down the street
Holding hands with the old woman by his side,
I have to stop and smile because they look so sweet.
I like to think that someday they may be you and I.
Because.....
CHORUS
CHORUS: And for YEARS IN THE FUTURE
I can see us to - ge - ther
And no - thing else mat - ters, nothing else will do.
How I got on be fore your love, I haven't a clue
I just want to spend my YEARS IN THE FUTURE
With you.
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3. |
Easy Lovin'
03:23
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Had enough of hard times.
I can sing the blues in three-part harmony
All by myself.
Ready for some good times.
Ready for some EASY LOVIN'
Complicated rhythms.
Convoluted rhymes. Oh, yes...I know that melody
All too well.
Need a new arrangement.
Need a little EASY LOVIN'
Hey, Mister Engineer!
Won't you come on over here?
I want to try some brand new licks.
Gotta get the timing right.
Gonna try to reach the high notes.
Help me out and see if you can't
Sweeten up the mix.
For a gentle little soft-shoe
With a smooth and simple beat.
A song of sweet serenity.
With someone else.
Gonna make some good times.
Gonna make some EASY LOVIN'
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4. |
If That Ain't Love
03:14
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You make me smile when I am sad
You make me believe there's an answer for everything
You make me look forward to
Whatever the future brings.
CHORUS:
And IF THAT AIN'T LOVE
I'll take it anyway.
IF THAT AIN'T LOVE it will do.
IF THAT AIN'T LOVE I will stay
Just for the good times.
Just for the love of being with you.
I have my dreams. You make them seem possible.
I have my fears. You make them seem small.
I try to think what it'd be like without you.
Be like nothing at all.
CHORUS
Maybe no banjos play; no stars will fall from the sky.
I want you anyway. Don't matter what it's called.
We have everything we need.
CHORUS
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5. |
Better Be Careful
04:23
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You've been hanging around my door
I see your eyes and I know what you came for.
You keep reachin' into my mind.
Imagination's workin' overtime.
I've been savin' this love a long time;
Do you really want me to give it all to you?
Better think about it.
Better think about it.
CHORUS: You BETTER BE CAREFUL what you wish for, baby.
BETTER BE CAREFUL what you pray.
You BETTER BE CAREFUL what you wish for, baby.
BETTER BE CAREFUL. You may get it someday.
I've been down this road before.
With no particular destination.
But one-way rides are no fun anymore.
Only lead to pain and frustration.
I've been saving this love a long time.
Do you really want me to give it all to you?
Better think about it.
Better think about it.
CHORUS
So if you call me up on the phone
For a one-night stand, then I won't be at home.
But if you find that it's love you need,
I've got plenty so come to me.
I've been saving it such a long time.
If you really want me to give it all to you,
Tell me about it.
Tell me about it.
CHORUS
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6. |
State of Grace
04:04
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Love's a state of mind.
How many times have I heard those words?
No one lives there anymore, and I have closed the door on pain.
I will not stumble up that path again pretending to be blind
For somebody else.
CHORUS: But softly, secretly,my heart must still believe
No matter what I say
That there must be a place for the simple truth
Within a STATE OF GRACE.
It's just a state of mind.
All fairy tales and fantasies.
I don't believe them anymore,
'Cause all the veils were torn away
And there was nothing there.
So I've left it all behind.
I've said that myself.
CHORUS
So imagine my surprise
To find the future shining in your eyes
When I thought I was so wise.
But that's a state of mind.
Like a house full of dark and empty rooms.
With strangers outside every door;
A stormy sea without a shore.
Where every day's just one more day....
It never really was that way.
CHORUS: 'Cause softly, secretly my heart will still believe,
No matter what it takes
That there will be a place for the simple truth
Within a STATE OF GRACE.
And when I see your face, then I have the proof
We're in a STATE OF GRACE.
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7. |
Gonna Dance Tonight
02:25
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I'm tired of waiting for something to happen.
I'm tired of living with these work-a-day blues.
If you want a party, gotta go out and get one.
I'm gonna go and get my dancin' shoes.
I'm tired of thinkin' 'bout trouble and sorrow.
Guess I'm gonna have to save the world tomorrow.
CHORUS: GONNA DANCE TONIGHT.
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT, gonna let the music move me.
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT.
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT, gonna find someone to love.
Some people tell you life is nothing but distress.
They say they saw it on the six o'clock news.
I'm gonna go put on my rosiest red dress.
I'm gonna go put on my dancin' shoes.
Some people wait for fate to break down the door.
I'm gonna try to meet mine out on the dance floor.
CHORUS: GONNA DANCE TONIGHT.
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT, gonna let the music take me..
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT.
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT, gonna find someone to love.
We may not be in the best circumstances.
What better moment for a fresh point of view?
When the music stops, there's no second chances.
You better go and get your dancin' shoes.
CHORUS: And dance....
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT, gonna let the music hold me.
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT.
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT, gonna find someone to love.
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT.
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT, gonna let the music move me.
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT.
GONNA DANCE TONIGHT, gonna find someone to love.
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8. |
Slowly But Surely
02:23
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After I knew you had left me...
I swept my heart up off the floor,
I put the pieces in a drawer.
Thought I'd maybe let them sleep a lifetime or two.
Now when I thumb through the memories....
Sometimes they almost make me smile.
Thought it was going out of style, but
SLOWLY BUT SURELY I'm getting over you.
Where did you get all your enlightenment?
When you said you thought our love was not exactly
heaven-sent.
I was too happy, now that you mention it!
After I knew you had left me....
I wept till all the tears ran dry,
So now there's no tears left to cry 'cause
SLOWLY BUT SURELY I'm getting over you.
Just tell me...
How did you come by such enlightenment?
When you said you thought our love would only cause me discontent.
Guess I was lucky if that's true.....ooooh, well,
Someday when you're sad and lonely.....
You'll look down the road and see somebody waiting
But it won't be me 'cause
SLOWLY BUT SURELY I'm getting over you!
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Jan Seides Austin, Texas
Singer/Songwriter Jan Seides (sigh-deez) writes and performs original, lyrics-driven, award-winning songs that combine uptown sophistication with down-home truth. They have been presented with style and spirit in prestigious venues in the U.S., the Middle East and Europe. ... more
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