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1. |
Joe's Song
04:14
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Joe's Song by Steve Laffy ©
Verse 1
I know that life can be hard sometimes,
Troubles I’ve had my share
But there’s something I’ve got,
That I hang on to a lot,
It’s the thought of knowing somebody cares.
Verse 2
I fought before and I’ll fight again,
Won’t stop till that feeling goes.
‘Cause there’s something I’ve got,
Though it may not be a lot,
If I keep it safe, day-by-day it grows
Chorus
Life can slip quickly through your fingers,
Luck can slide slowly out the door.
But love can find a way, if you open up your heart.
Just let it come into your life once more.
Verse 3
I used to play the dangerous game
Thought what I did, thought it was new.
But the only person I was hurting was myself,
I realised that I was just a fool.
REPEAT CHORUS x 3
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2. |
Another Killing
05:06
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Another Killing by Steve Laffy ©
VERSE 1
I’ve just read in the paper,
That I’ve lost a good friend today
Some crazy headed gunman
Has gone and taken a good mans life away
CHORUS
Oh brother, look what you’ve done - who done it?
You found yourself
Staring down the barrel of a gun.
Another killings been done - who done it?
Another life’s been blown away today
VERSE 2
I’ve just switched on the T.V.
Heard a story about some crazy kid
He went and shot down John Lennon
Wish he’d stopped to think just what he did
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
Now’s the time to stop and look at what we’re doing - look what we're doing
Now’s the time to find a better way
Now’s the time to plant the seeds that we’re growing - seeds that we're sowing
‘Cos they’re sure going to be growing one day
‘Cos they’re sure going to be growing one day
SAX SOLO
VERSE 3
I just turned on the radio
Someone's killed Martin Luther King
He took a stand and he stood up for his people
I can still hear the bullets ring
REPEAT CHORUS
REPEAT BRIDGE
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3. |
Dance
05:55
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Dance by Steve Laffy ©
Instrumental Intro
Verse 1
On Friday night when the working week is done
Its time for going out to have some fun
Pretty girl, her smiling face
Happiness all round the place
Let the music play we’ve just begun
Chorus
Dance, dance, dance, leave your troubles far behind you
Dance, dance, dance, till the morning comes around x 2
Verse 2
Sometimes when life it seems hard to bear
Trouble, trouble, trouble, everywhere
Why not direct your feet
To a place where happy people meet
Let the music play we’ve just begun
Chorus
Dance, dance, dance, leave your troubles far behind you
Dance, dance, dance, till the morning comes around x 2
Solos
Repeat chorus x 2
Bridge / Break down
Repeat Verse 2 then repeat Choruses
Till Instrumental CODA “ Dance all night” “Feel all right” x 2
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4. |
Don't Give It Up
03:50
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Don’t Give It Up by Steve Laffy ©
Music Intro
Intro Chorus
Don’t give it up, don’t, don’t x 2
Verse 1
Sometimes this life is not easy
Sometimes I feel I’ve had enough
Mountain I climb is steep
River I cross is deep
The road I travel on is rough
Chorus
But I won’t give it up
Don’t you give up to
Our love will see us through
Don’t give it up, don’t, don’t x 2
Verse 2
Sometimes it’s hard to find a reason
For my purpose on this earth
Why was I given life
I know one day I’ll surely die
Just how much is my life worth
Repeat Chorus
Bridge Instrumental
Solo keyboard
Verse 3 (Short verse)
All the best in life is free
Lady luck will shine on me
All I do is believe
Repeat Chorus
Vocal Break
So if you're feeling weary - Don't Give It Up
If you strive for freedom - Don't Give It Up
You're trying to make the world a better place yeah
Don't, don't - don't you give it up now
If you're feeling lonely - Don't Give It Up
If you strive for justice - Don't Give It Up
If you're find you're giving help to someone in need
Don't, don't - don't you give it up now
Repeat Chorus till end.
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5. |
21st Century
05:21
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21st Century by Steve Laffy ©
Intro
Verse 1
When I stop and look around the place
So much trouble, in the human race
So many people and so much pain
Now’s the time, to try again.
Chorus
I know a new way can be found
Now two thousand’s come around
Lets make life better in the 21st Century - century ah, ah
Lets make life better in the 21st Century
Verse 2
When will there be justice around the world
Peace and freedom for every boy and girl
Enough clothes to wear, enough food to eat
Let there be dancing and singing in the street
Chorus
Let's hope these things they can be found
Now two thousand’s come around
Lets make life better in the 21st Century - century ah, ah
Lets make life better in the 21st Century
Re-Intro
Verse 3
No more fighting, no more war
There’s better things, that are worth living for
No more hunger, no more hate
Let's do it now, before it gets too late.
Chorus
Let’s learn to smile instead of frown
Now two thousand’s come around
Lets make life better in the 21st Century - century ah, ah
Lets make life better in the 21st Century
Lets make life better in the 21st Century - century ah, ah
Lets make life better in the 21st Century
Find a way, better day, not too late, to make a change
…repeat ad lib
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