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The Hairy Violinist
03:35
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The Hairy Violinist (Lyrics/Michael LeeworthyMusic/Chris Swayn)
Well this one, he has a special air.
He looks familiar,
I am sure I’ve seen him somewhere.
His movements,
They have an animated sway,
He dresses in tails…but the frayed cuffs, they give him away.
He’s quite at home, pouring his soul in the gutter.
He’s one part genius, to three parts nutter.
Now the air fills, with Verdi and Ravel to boot,
Even on this chilly morning, his notes they penetrate all the suits.
They stop and stare. They throw coins in his case.
‘Why’s he not in a hall?’
This maestro with his pavement base.
He’s quite at home pouring his soul in the gutter.
He’s one part genius, to three parts nutter.
The Hairy Violinist on his wooden box.
This musical dichotomy…a paradox.
Well this one, he has a special air. He looks familiar.
I am sure I’ve seen him somewhere.
Yes I am sure I’ve seen him somewhere.
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Best Till Last
03:07
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Best ‘til Last (C Swayn)
Some save the best ‘til last, some cannot wait that long
I’m celebrating differences, there is no right or wrong
Some like to take it slow, some like to have a plan
Some cannot wait that long, they take it while they can
Some measure their approach depending on the situation
Some assess all possibilities based on current information
But with some you’re never sure just what way it will go
They always keep you guessing, keeping you on your toes
And that’s how I think of you
And it’s why I love you like I do
I sat and scratched my head, I weighed up the play
But as the play unfolded it turned out another way
You weren’t the first one that I loved but that’s all in the past
As it’s all turned out you know I saved the best till last
A new adventure everyday
And I wouldn’t want it any other way
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Love Me Said the Sun
03:20
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“Love Me,” Said The Sun (M Leeworthy/C Swayn)
“Love me,” said the trees. “Love me,” said the trees.
“And I will give you wood and all the air you can breathe,”
“Just love me,” said the trees.
“Love me,” said the sky. “Love me,” said the sky.
“And I will give you clouds and space for birds to fly,”
“Just love me,” said the sky.
“Love me,” said the waters. “Love me,” said the waters.
“And I will quench the thirst of all the sons and daughters,”
“Just love me,” said the waters.
“Love me,” said the sun.
“Love me,” said the sea. “Love me,” said the sea.
“And I will let you float your boat on top of me,”
“Just love me,” said the sea.
“Love us,” said the creatures. “Love us,” said the creatures.
“Treat us all respectfully and marvel at our features,”
“Just love us,” said the creatures.
“Love me,” said the sun.
“Love me,” said the earth. “Love me,” said the earth.
“Because to me you will return for what it’s worth,”
“Just love me,” said the earth.
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Hello David
04:51
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Hello David (B Swayn/C Swayn)
They walked me back into Nazareth
I’d been away awhile
Falling down upon my knees
Was never quiet my style
They said boy you missed a Christmas
The best one by a mile.
When you know,it’s coming
You cannot even speak
The tear that trickles down your cheek
Is not a sign of being weak
You just reached the end
Of thatlucky winning streak
So you live it standing up,
As straight as you can
Bite your lip, and hold your breath
And try to be a man.
If all that you can do
Is the only thing you can?
They said this guy came in last week,
Well he turned back the tide
He split an ocean and they walked across
Everyone kept nice and dry
Still I think the only miracles
Getting out of here alive
My captors you can mock me,
Simply do your worst
I don’t have the answers, to satisfy your thirst
But rest assured I’ll do my best
And always put you first
They walked me into Nazareth
I fell to my knees
I must have only missed the mark
By one or two degrees
But rising up’s still noble,
Do you not agree?
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Crying
03:23
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Crying (C Swayn)
I’ve taken to crying, turned it into an art
I’ve taken to crying, ‘cause of my shattered heart
Now turning a negative into a positive, I’m good at something
And it’s better to have loved and lost, than to never have loved at all
I’ve taken to crying, I’ve taken to crying, I’ve taken to crying and I’ve turned it into an art
I’ve taken to crying, and I turned it into an art
I’ve taken to crying, because of my shattered heart
Now I’m turning a negative into a positive, at least I’m good at something
And it’s better to have loved and lost, than to never have loved at all
Now I’m crying just like a baby, I’ve got tears hanging off of my nose
Boxes of tissues and handkerchiefs and you still smell sweet as a rose
Now I’m turning a negative into a positive, you know I’m good at something
And it’s better to have loved and lost, than to never have loved at all
I’ve taken to crying, turned it into an art
I’ve taken to crying, on account of my shattered heart
Now turning a negative into a positive, I’m good at something
And it’s better to have loved and lost, than to never have loved at all
I’ve taken to crying, I’ve taken to crying, I’ve taken to crying and I’ve turned it into an art
I’ve taken to crying, and I’ve turned it into an art
I’ve taken to crying, on account of my shattered heart
I’ve taken to crying, and I’ve turned it into an art
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