I Looked Twice!

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default 1999

    I don't know what happened
    The whole world caved in
    I'm thinking 9/11
    Original sin
    I'm looking back
    To when everything was fine
    She was mine in
    1999

    1999
    I had a smile on my face
    I couldn't see the changes
    The shame and disgrace
    We're victims now
    Of the sands of time
    We can't go back to
    1999

    It was all Bill Clinton
    Shania Twain
    We were in the 7th heaven
    Feeling no pain
    I'm looking back
    To when Mark McGwire was king
    Love was mine in
    1999

    1999
    I had a smile on my face
    I couldn't see the changes
    The shame and disgrace
    We're victims now
    Of the sands of time
    We can't go back to
    1999

    We're victims now
    Of the sands of time
    We can't go back to
    1999

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default I Want A Young Girl Friend

    I may be 51
    But I think like 21
    My hair is turning gray
    But I hang out anyway
    She won't care where I've been
    I'm nowhere near the end
    I Want A Young Girl Friend

    Someone to make me feel
    Like I've never felt before
    Someone to let me know
    I'm still alive
    I long to stroke her hair
    And look deep in her eyes
    Someone to love me before I die

    I know society
    Will look down on her and me
    Her daddy will hate my guts
    And make threats on my life
    Her mamma will diapprove
    And say we both have sinned
    I Want A Young Girl Friend

    Someone to make me feel
    Like I've never felt before
    Someone to let me know
    I'm still alive
    I long to stroke her hair
    And look deep in her eyes
    Someone to love me before I die

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    chorus
    I Want A Young Girl Friend
     
  3. steveonomics said:

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    that is really good, man. nice work!
     
  4. forlan123 said:

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    nice references
     
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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Phoenix

    Get yourself together
    You know it's not too late
    You can still climb your mountain
    You can still beat your fate

    They tried to bury you
    they thought that you were dead
    Don't let them worry you
    Get it out of your head

    Phoenix
    Phoenix
    Phoenix
    Phoenix

    Rising from the ashes
    Of the dream that never came
    Looking for the answers
    To the questions you have raised

    Don't try to follow them
    Leave them all behind
    You're flying over them
    Get it out of your mind

    Phoenix
    Phoenix
    Phoenix
    Phoenix

    Keep on flying
    Don't stop trying
    Keep on flying
    Like me
    Be free
    You can be free

    You can surmount your problems
    Make it to higher ground
    Spread your wings and fly away
    Don't let them hold you down

    They tried to bury you
    they thought that you were dead
    Don't let them worry you
    Get it out of your head

    Phoenix
    Phoenix
    Phoenix
    Phoenix

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default My final Stand (female)

    There you sit in the corner with your new love
    She's looking like a woman with her man
    The music's being played by the band
    I've come here to make My Final Stand

    You were mine for awhile, then you changed
    I guess I didn't fit in your plan
    There you sit with the ring still on your hand
    I've come here to make My Final Stand

    When it's over, it's over, that's for sure
    But I've just got to have my final say
    You're a liar and a cheat, you're gonna pay
    I'm gonna hate you til your dying day

    So goodbye, so long, let it end
    I don't wanna have to see your face again
    The young thing next to you is your biggest fan
    But I've come here to make My Final Stand
    I've come here to make My Final Stand

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Agnetha

    Inspired by the blonde from ABBA.

    I'd swim the ocean blue
    If I thought I could reach you
    I'd brave the darkest night
    If I had you in my sight
    I'd do most anything
    To win your love
    To write the songs you sing
    Agnetha

    Your kisses thrill me
    As I feel your warm embrace
    I'd walk a million miles
    To see your smiling face
    I'd do most anything
    To win your love
    Wear my wedding ring
    Agnetha

    For you, Agnetha, I'd live
    I'd give you all my love
    I'd give it all
    To know what you're thinking of
    For you, Agnetha, I'd change
    I'd dedicate my life
    I'd give it all
    Just to have you for my wife

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    You are so beautiful
    Like an angel when you're near
    I'd climb the mountains high
    Without knowing any fear
    I'd do most anything
    For your precious love
    To write the songs you sing
    Agnetha
    Wear my wedding ring
    Agnetha

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Heartbreaker

    I've been wanting to talk to you
    Tell you what I'm going through
    You won't believe a thing I say
    But I'll say it anyway
    He can be so sweet and kind
    I remember when he was mine
    Get ready for some lonely times
    He's a Heartbreaker

    Poor woman ahead of me
    He drove her to insanity
    I had a real good laugh on her
    Now I'm sorry she got hurt
    He's a phantom in disguise
    He's another Jekyll and Hyde
    Get ready to forget your pride
    He's a Heartbreaker

    He's only out for himself
    He doesn't care for anyone else
    He's only out for what he can get
    He could never commit

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    I've been wanting to talk to you
    Tell you what I'm going through
    Now I see that it's too late
    You're gonna suffer, It's your fate
    He can be so sweet and kind
    I remember when he was mine
    Get ready for some lonely times
    He's a Heartbreaker

    He's a phantom in disguise
    He's another Jekyll and Hyde
    Get ready to forget your pride
    He's a Heartbreaker
    He's a Heartbreaker
    He's a Heartbreaker
    Interlude
    He's a Heartbreaker
    He's a Heartbreaker
    He's a Heartbreaker

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Chemistry

    Chemistry
    It's you and me
    Destiny
    You set me free

    Chemistry
    It's plain to see
    Heavenly
    You set me free

    The way we can't keep our hands off each other
    The way we look into each other's eyes
    The way you turn me on, I feel like an animal
    I tingle when you put your lips to mine

    You can't deny there's a bond between us
    You can't deny this mutual attraction
    It's destiny, It's heavenly
    It's Chemistry

    The way we're always thinking the same thoughts
    Even speaking the very same words
    I want sparks and, baby, you got 'em
    I need love, I'm safe in your arms

    You can't deny there's a bond between us
    You can't deny this mutual attraction
    It's destiny, It's heavenly
    It's Chemistry

    Hormones are kicking in
    Emotions are running wild
    Atoms and molecules
    Pouring on the fuel

    solo

    The way we can't keep our hands off each other
    The way we look into each other's eyes
    The way you turn me on, I feel like an animal
    I tingle when you put your lips to mine

    You can't deny there's a bond between us
    You can't deny this mutual attraction
    It's destiny, so heavenly
    It's Chemistry
    It's destiny, It's heavenly
    It's Chemistry

    Chemistry
    It's you and me
    Destiny
    You set me free

    Chemistry
    It's plain to see
    Heavenly
    You set me free

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Hawaii

    I made it to Hawaii
    Finally
    Touched down on Oahu
    Strolled down Waikiki
    I climbed Mauna Kea
    The stars were great
    I made it to Hawaii
    Our 50th state

    Palm trees swaying in an ocean breeze
    Hula girls dancing for me
    Honolulu is so nice
    Paradise!

    I made it to Hawaii
    Finally
    Touched down on Oahu
    Strolled down Waikiki
    I climbed Mauna Kea
    The stars were great
    I made it to Hawaii
    Our 50th state

    Pearl Harbor's something to see
    Those men kept us free
    Diamond Head Crater too
    What a view!

    I made it to Hawaii
    Finally
    Touched down on Oahu
    Strolled down Waikiki
    I climbed Mauna Kea
    The stars were great
    I made it to Hawaii
    Our 50th state

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Patty Loveless Eyes

    It's a hard day's night
    That glaze comes over her eyes
    I know what it means
    I've got to keep her satisfied
    She's got ESP
    She was born to hypnotize
    She's got Patty Loveless Eyes

    They glow in the dark
    I swear, they twinkle and shine
    She knows what I like
    I really love her sexy ways
    They're brown and they're blue
    They never fail to surprise
    She's got Patty Loveless Eyes

    She can't sing a note
    But she likes country music
    Plays it on the radio
    She takes me down
    To Nashville every summer
    And I kinda dig the show

    She knows how to get what she needs
    I crumble when she cries
    She's got Patty Loveless Eyes

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    She can't sing a note
    But she likes country music
    Plays it on the radio
    She takes me down
    To Nashville every summer
    And I kinda dig the show

    She knows how to get what she needs
    I crumble when she cries
    She's got Patty Loveless Eyes
    Patty Loveless Eyes
    Patty Loveless Eyes
    Patty Loveless Eyes

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Up & Running!

    I'm Up & I'm Running!
    I'm finally getting over you
    I'm getting over the hurt
    And the heartache you put me through
    I'm Up & I'm Running!
    It's getting better everyday
    I'm getting over the pain
    I'm on my way

    I was so jealous I couldn't see straight
    You might say I was filled with hate
    The green-eyed lady
    Filled with animosity
    I couldn't believe she could take my place
    That you could tell me you need your space
    It took a long time
    I'm finally getting over you

    I'm Up & I'm Running!
    I'm finally getting over you
    I'm getting over the hurt
    And the heartache you put me through
    I'm Up & I'm Running!
    It's getting better everyday
    I'm getting over the pain
    I'm on my way

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    She was a looker, I had a complex
    I thought she was better than me
    But I looked in the mirror this morning
    And she can't hold a handle to me
    You turned your back on a love so true
    You're headed for a fall
    Like Humpty Dumpty
    You're coming down off your wall

    I'm Up & I'm Running!
    I'm finally getting over you
    I'm getting over the pain
    And the heartache you put me through
    I'm Up & I'm Running!
    It's getting better everyday
    I'm getting over the pain
    I'm on my way
    I'm getting over the pain
    I'm on my way
    Yeah, I'm over the pain
    I'm on my way
    Oh, yeah!

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Satisfied

    You've given me a home
    You've done it all for me
    Made heaven here on earth
    In Nashville, Tennessee

    Everytime you give your love
    I'm so happy I could cry
    I want you to know
    You keep me Satisfied

    You're working for our child
    I respect you for that
    Growing old together
    That's where it's at

    Everytime you come to me
    I feel so warm inside
    I want you to know
    You keep me Satisfied

    As we celebrate
    Each anniversary
    I'll be your perfect mate
    If this country girl can be

    Cos everytime you give your love
    The joy can't be denied
    I want you to know
    You keep me Satisfied

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Rule #1 (girl)

    You said you were gonna pick me up
    And take me out to dinner
    Where are you, honey, I'm dressed to the 9's
    And now it's half past 10
    You said you were gonna bring me flowers
    And tell me something good
    You made me a lot of promises
    You broke your word again

    If you say you're gonna do it
    Go on and do it
    Don't say you will
    If you won't
    If you say you're gonna do it
    Go on and do it
    That's Rule # 1
    Rule # 1

    All I'm asking for is the truth
    The truth on the bottom line
    Why can't you, honey, be honest with me
    Truth will set you free
    You said you were gonna rescue me
    Don't just stake your claim
    You told me I was your only girl
    Don't just spit your game

    If you say you're gonna do it
    Go on and do it
    Don't say you will
    If you won't
    If you say you're gonna do it
    Go on and do it
    That's Rule # 1
    Rule # 1

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Only Through My Love (girl)

    You're out on the road
    Hauling those loads 6 days at a time
    Sometimes I wonder
    What's gotten us through the hungry years

    A man's gotta work
    He's gotta make money, there's no other way
    Unless he's born rich
    He's got to do what the bossmen say

    Only Through My Love
    And that I care
    It's Only Through My Love
    I wait here
    Everytime those 18 wheels start rollin' on

    Only Through My Love
    I wait for your call
    It's Only Through My Love
    That's all
    There's nothing else to keep me holdin' on

    I spend my time
    Cooking and cleaning, take your ride
    I'm counting the minutes
    Until you're back here by my side

    A woman in love
    She'll do anything just to please her man
    I'm nobody's fool
    I'm strong enough to help you make your stand

    Only Through My Love
    And that I care
    It's Only Through My Love
    I wait here
    Everytime those 18 wheels start rollin' on

    Only Through My Love
    I wait for your call
    It's Only Through My Love
    That's all
    There's nothing else to keep me holdin' on

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    Chorus - Acappella

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  16. jailhouserock said:

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    I take it that this is supposed to be performed by a girl, where did you get the inspiration to write this? It's not every day that a guy will put himself in a girl's shoes so I am curious to hear the story behind these lyrics, if any.
     
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    Jim Colyer said:

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    Quote Originally Posted by jailhouserock View Post
    I take it that this is supposed to be performed by a girl, where did you get the inspiration to write this? It's not every day that a guy will put himself in a girl's shoes so I am curious to hear the story behind these lyrics, if any.
    I returned to Nashville in 1997. Shania Twain was on top, and I bought her CDs and videos. I started writing for and recording with women. Girl songs poured out of me. I did not even have to think about it. Most of what I did was female (I am not gay). Then, came the Dixie Chicks. This song came from the Chicks era, and they are the ones I wanted to pitch it to although I never demoed it.
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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Common Man

    I don't play by the rules unless I make 'em
    If I don't make 'em then I'm gonna break 'em
    I don't fool around with things I don't understand
    I'm an uncommon woman looking for the Common Man

    I got my degree in sociology
    Spent 5 years at university
    So I'll do the thinking, he'll be the baseball fan
    I'm an uncommon woman looking for the Common Man

    He's gotta get up early ready for work
    Wear a hard hat and a plaid shirt
    Open doors to let me through
    Say, "Yes, ma'am, no ma'am" and "I love you"

    My daddy's rich, he's a millionaire
    When it comes to money, I just don't care
    I want some lovin' from someone with a simple plan
    I'm an uncommon woman looking for the Common Man

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    He's gotta get up early ready for work
    Wear a hard hat and a plaid shirt
    Open doors to let me through
    Say, "Yes, ma'am, no ma'am" and "I love you"

    My daddy's rich, he's a millionaire
    When it come to money, I just don't care
    I want some lovin' from someone with a simple plan
    I'm an uncommon woman looking for the Common Man
    I'm an uncommon woman looking for the Common Man

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default Snowflakes In A Blizzard

    I left you in Nashville
    With that sadness on your face
    I had to take some chances
    I had to find some space
    I came out here to Denver
    With nothing but my guitar
    Playing for my dinner every night
    In this country music bar

    Snowflakes In A Blizzard
    We're all different, and we're all the same
    Flying in all directions
    Melting in the summer rain
    Snowflakes In A Blizzard
    It's alright
    I can sing and play my music
    Every night

    There's a cabin in the mountains
    And a girl who looks like you
    She listens to my troubles
    She don't tell me what to do
    It's not that I don't miss you
    Part of me still cares
    I just needed a change of scenery
    And this Colorado air

    Snowflakes In A Blizzard
    We're all different, and we're all the same
    Flying in all directions
    Melting in the summer rain
    Snowflakes In A Blizzard
    It's alright
    I can sing and play my music
    Every night

    It's alright
    If love, even life, is fleeting
    It's alright
    As long as I've got my freedom

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    Snowflakes In A Blizzard
    We're all different, and we're all the same
    Flying in all directions
    Melting in the summer rain
    Snowflakes In A Blizzard
    It's alright
    I can sing and play my music
    Every night

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    Jim Colyer said:

    Default I Love You More

    I Love You More than I've ever loved anybody
    I wanna die loving you
    I wanna hold you in my arms
    Give it all to you
    I wanna be there for you every night
    With a heart that's oh so true
    I Love You More than I've ever loved anybody
    Yes, I do

    Of course you're a beautiful woman
    But your beauty's not skin deep
    It come from the depths of your soul
    That's the kind you will keep
    It comes from a goodness deep within
    A kind and gentle heart
    It comes with a lifetime guarantee
    What a way to start!

    I Love You More than I've ever loved anybody
    I wanna die loving you
    I wanna hold you in my arms
    Give it all to you
    I wanna be there for you every night
    With a heart that's oh so true
    I Love You More than I've ever loved anybody
    Yes, I do

    I Love You More than I've ever loved anybody
    I love you

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