REO Speedwagon

Backwoods killer from a river town
A mixed up kid that let his hair hang down
High school rebel, he's always been bad
And his poor old man's still wond'ring 'bout the lad
But he's gone, gone away to find his fortune.

There's a long-haired lady lookin' for a home
With her young son, he'd left them both alone
And his black-haired lover's got a broken heart
'Cause her lonely boy just won't play the part
'Cause he's gone, gone away to find his fortune.

And it's been a long, long way
From that little town to L.A.
And I can't turn around
Ladies, I'm gone, gone away to find my fortune.

A restless nature fed my crazy dreams
So I packed my bags in a big limousine
laughed at the people who were laughin' at me
Laughed and said I'm gonna be what I be
And I'm gone, gone away to find my fortune.

Lookin' for a love
Searchin' everywhere
I can't get enough and I don't really care
If it takes a lot of waitin'
'Cause I've got the time to spare
It's gonna take a lot more lovin'
But we got plenty of that around here.

Laughin' heading home a woman could be fine
Flying back alone, I don't really mind
'Cause it gives me the time for thinking
How so many people just ruin their lives
Folks miss out on so much lovin'
By picking it up before it arrives.

I can't see it but I know when it's there
I can just feel it, it's everywhere
I can't see it but I know when it's there
I can just feel it, it's everywhere.

Lookin' for a love
Searchin' everywhere
I can't get enough and I don't really care
If it takes a lot of waitin'
'Cause I've got the time to spare
It's gonna take a lot more lovin'
But we got plenty of that around here.

I can't see it but I know when it's there
I can just feel it, it's everywhere
I can't see it but I know when it's there
I can just feel it, it's everywhere.

I was sittin' with the sun, meltin' into the horizon
High in the hills, up above Topanga canyon
And I've never been to any other place that made me feel more like movin'
Made me feel like movin'.

Stopped into a shop where I met a young lady
She thought I ought to move, she said livin' here could save me
Oh and I've never been with any other girl who made me feel more like movin'
She made me feel just like movin'.

But I used to wonder why people got so excited
About movin' to California
I've only been here a week but I've been enlightened
To a whole new way of life
And it makes me feel just like movin'.

I was sittin' with the sun, meltin' into the horizon
High in the hills, up above Topanga canyon
And I've never been to any other place that made me feel more like movin'
Made me feel like movin'.

But I used to wonder why people got so excited
About movin' to California
I've only been here a week but I've been enlightened
To a whole new way of life
And it makes me feel just like movin'.

My whole life rides on the mood of my lady
Her ups and downs are turning my life around
She's happy today, it's like a breath of new life
But tomorrow her sorrow will tear me down.

Slowly, oh slowly I can tell that she needs me
It shows right through the walls she's built around herself
Oh higher, oh higher I'm climbing in her eyes
It's a servant she wants but a man she must have.

Oh, Oh woman I need you like I never needed anyone
Oh, Oh woman like the morning needs the sun
Oh, Oh woman you know that our lives have just begun
I'll behave, Oh woman, 'cause I'm your slave.

Oh, two lives in tune, it's a delicate balance to keep
We'll stand together but never too near
Oh, hold me close but don't you smother me
I'll speak of my love but only for you to hear.

Oh, Oh woman I need you like I never needed anyone
Oh, Oh woman like the morning needs the sun
Oh, Oh woman you know that our lives have just begun
I'll behave, Oh woman, 'cause I'm your slave.

Say you know you've got to run
You know you've got to hide
You don't know who to follow
Or who is on your side
You don't know where you're goin'
You won't talk of where you've been
And I may see you tomorrow
Or nevermore again.

And I've seen you in the cities
I've seen you on the road
And your face is all a-twisted
'cause your brain is a heavy load
And then you turn and ask me
Say how will I ever know
And you talk of all your searchin'
But I think it's all for show

Open up my friend
Love someone if you can
Go on, let her in
Open up again.

And I hear your mournful songs
I hear your painful crys
And I've seen the light of hunger
Linger deep within your eyes
And you talk about your sinkin'
And what a hole you're in
You expect for me to love you
When you hate yourself my friend.

And you've got yourself a potion
Oh to keep you from your sleep
In that dark and lonely hour
Well I've heard you laugh and weep
But you'll always be a-runnin'
Runnin' till you find your doom
'Cause you never face your lonely soul
You never face the gloom.

Open up my friend
Love someone if you can
Go on, let her in
Open up again.

Ridin' the storm out, waitin' for the thaw out
On a full moon night in the Rocky Mountain winter.
My wine bottle's low, watching for the snow
I've been thinking lately of what I'm missing in the city.
And I'm not missing a thing
Watchin' the full moon crossing the range
Ridin' the storm out
Ridin' the storm out.


My lady's beside me, she's there to guide me.
She says that alone we've finally found home.
The wind outside is frightening,
but it's kinder than the lightning life in the city.
It's a hard life to live but it gives back what you give.

Hometown lady, leavin' for the city
Bags in hand, she's boardin' the train
Her last look through the window, I saw her eyes were as red as mine
I waved goodbye but I can't believe she's leaving.

But a woman can't be high-class
In a lonely farmer's town
And the son of a poor man
Ain't gonna turn your head around
But if you ever get lonely
Just pick up the telephone
And the son of a poor man will bring you home.

Maybe soon I'll see her on some television show
Painted lips and fingers singing for the world
A fashion plate for sure dancin' for your plastic world
Call me up if you can but if not well I'll understand

But a woman can't be high-class
In a lonely farmer's town
And the son of a poor man
Ain't gonna turn your head around
But if you ever get lonely
Just pick up the telephone
And the son of a poor man will bring you home.

Go home, pretender
I think this is the end here
It's been a long time decidin'
But I think I've found the right end.

You're gonna go away, start a new life
Forget today, start a new life
Start a new life.

Hopes crushed and battered
But you laugh as if it didn't matter
This joke is gonna turn blue
And I won't be there to hold you.

You're gonna go away, start a new life
Forget today, start a new life
Start a new life.

Go home, debater
It was soon and now it's later
And that's only a piece of paper
So don't you stand there a-laughin' and a-wavin' it.

You're gonna go away, start a new life
Forget today, start a new life
Start a new life.

Have you ever ridden horses through a rainstorm
Or led a lion through a busy street bazaar
There are many things I'd love to turn you on to
But somehow I feel they're safer where they are.

Well some people in bound infatuation
While some others spell depression as the law
Someone's mother getting no imagination
So beware then, baby, sin is at everyone's door.

Don't be the man I know with no expressions lord
Ain't got none at all
Pity the man I know with no expressions lord
Ain't got none at all

But you'll never, no you'll never see this man laughing
Come to think of it, I've never seen this man cry
But you might by sitting quietly hear him singing
By and by, he'll stop and sigh, his voice will even start to speak and he will say goodbye.

Have you ever ridden horses through a rainstorm
Or led a lion through a busy street bazaar
There are many things I'd love to turn you on to
But somehow I feel they're safer where they are.

Now there's nothing left to do
but to lay my head down for sleeping
I'm weak with exhaustion and the lover's blues
and I still can't forget those weeks I had with you

But I guess it was only a summer love
Nothing too serious and nothing to last
I feel like a fool to be longing for that lyin' summer love

Once we both loved just a bit too hard
for deep down we both knew it was dyin'
And we both talked just a little about forever
but we both knew we were doing some lyin'.

Now the snow falls, freezing my hurt for you
but some nights I feel it's still there.
I've come back now to the life I've known before you
but I doesn't have the same old meaning.

Another day in the city
Another dancer to the music
But lately, all the music sounds so strange
Well some songs have no meaning
And some songs try to hard
Tryin to say it all
And end up saying nothin

Well maybe the words ring true
What's right for them
Maybe wrong for you
So come out of the jungle
Of another man's dreams
And if you come to a clearing
As lonely as it seems
It's never too late to breakaway
To Breakaway

Another day lost in livin
And another same old beginning
And knowing where and why we went wrong
Someone says I've changed
And someone says that I've remained
In the same place
For maybe just a little too long

(chorus) (piano solo) (chorus)

I used to be lonely till I learned about livin alone
I found other things to keep my mind on
And I'm gettin to know myself a little bit better
Whoa , I keep pushin on
Keep pushin on, yeah

Goin through all the changes I made so many mistakes, oh yes I did
Tryin to leave behind the heartaches
And sometimes I think I was a little bit crazy, oh yeah
Whoa, I keep pushin on

Keep pushin, keep pushin, keep pushin, keep pushin on
Keep pushin, keep pushin, you know you have got to be so strong
Keep pushin, keep pushin, well even if you think your strength is gone
Keep pushin on

(solo)

Well it's comin together I finally feel like a man, oh yes I do
I never thought that I'd be where I am, oh
Everyday I wake a little bit higher
Whoa I keep pushin on, oh yeah
(repeat chorus)

Cool as the water melting from the winter snows
You are the island I've been looking for
I don't know where you come from
But I can feel you comin on
You're a storm inside my soul
That's ragin out of control

Call the wind out
Call out the thunder
Oh lightning, only you can will the weather
I said come on
Won't ya come on?
Lightning you're mine
Tonight, tonight
You caught me while I was sleepin
Restin from a heavy run
I saw you in your evening gown
You were lighting up the sky
No matter what tomorrow brings
Lightning, your mine tonight
Woah, lightning your mine tonight

Crack the horizon
Only you can split the night
Then comes your mother cloud to take you away
Another wind will dry me
And the sun will make me warm
But to me my life will always be
The calm before the storm

(chorus)
(solo)
(chorus)

It's all on my shoulders
And it was gettin harder to bear
Each day I was gettin older
And I was startin to show the wear
Tonight I'm gonna get it all
Gonna lay my work on the shelf?

Tonight, tonight, I'm comin home to you
Tonight, tonight, I'm comin home to you It was a hard run this time momma
And it ain't ever gonna get easier
I'm searchin through my memories
And I can't remember of a year?
But tonight I'm gonna get it all
Gonna lay my work on the shelf

Tonight, tonight, I'm comin home to you (2x)
(solo)
Tonight, tonight, I'm comin home to you (4x)

So you figure that you've got him all figured out
He's a sweet talkin stud
Who can melt a girl's heart with his pout
He's the kind of lover that the ladies dream about


He's got plenty of cash
He's got plenty of friends
He drives women wild
Then he drives off in a mercedes-benz
He's got a long wick with a flame at both ends
He's hot


But don't let him go
Just give him a chance to grow
Take it easy, take it slow
And don't let him go


He makes you so angry
He makes you so sore
The wait may be worth it
But how can you wait anymore
When you're wonderin what you're waitin' for
Baby I don't know


But don't let him go
He just needs a chance to grow
Take it easy, take it slow
And don't let him go
Don't let him go

So you figure that you've got him all figured out
He's a sweet talkin stud
Who can melt a girl's heart with his pout
He's the kind of lover that the ladies dream about


He's got plenty of cash
He's got plenty of friends
He drives women wild
Then he drives off in a mercedes-benz
He's got a long wick with a flame at both ends
He's hot


But don't let him go
Just give him a chance to grow
Take it easy, take it slow
And don't let him go


He makes you so angry
He makes you so sore
The wait may be worth it
But how can you wait anymore
When you're wonderin what you're waitin' for
Baby I don't know


But don't let him go
He just needs a chance to grow
Take it easy, take it slow
And don't let him go
Don't let him go

I saw you at midnight, in a dream that I had.
From nowhere, you stood there, and you seemed so sad.
And a vicious decision is drivin' me mad.
Should I follow my head, or follow my heart?
You were different, indifferent, unbelievably cool.
I approached you, to show you, that I'm nobody's fool.
And an error, caused terror, as I sensed your dare.
Should I follow my head, or follow my heart?
Should I follow my head, or follow my heart?
You've got the lead, baby I've got a start.
Should I follow my head?
Should I follow my heart?
Should I follow my head, or my heart?

I saw you at midnight, in a dream that I had.
From nowhere, you stood there, and you seemed so sad.
And a vicious decision is drivin' me mad.
Should I follow my head, or follow my heart?
You were different, indifferent, unbelievably cool.
I approached you, to show you, that I'm nobody's fool.
And an error, caused terror, as I sensed your dare.
Should I follow my head, or follow my heart?
Should I follow my head, or follow my heart?
You've got the lead, baby I've got a start.
Should I follow my head?
Should I follow my heart?
Should I follow my head, or my heart?

I know a place where you can go.
When you're flyin' high or layin' low.
And I've got the time.
I've got plenty to spare.
I've got the time, and I've got the place,
I just wish you were there.

I've the will to have you around.
Whether you're up, whether you're down.
And I know the way
To make you shine.
I've got the will, and I've got the way,
I just wish you were mine.

I know a place where you can go.
When you're flyin' high or layin' low.
And I've got the time.
I've got plenty to spare.
I've got the time, and I've got the place,
I just wish you were there.

I've the will to have you around.
Whether you're up, whether you're down.
And I know the way
To make you shine.
I've got the will, and I've got the way,
I just wish you were mine.

In your letter ooh in your letter
In your letter ooh in your letter
In your letter ooh in your letter
In your letter ooh in your letter
In your letter you said you
didn't love me
You said you're gonna leave me
But you could've said it better
Oh in your letter
you said you couldn't face me
You said you could replace me
But you could've said it better
You could've left him only
For an evening let him be lonely
But you hid behind
your poison pen and his pride
You could've told him something
And proved to me you
don't love him
But you hid behind your
future full of lies
Instrumental

You could've left him only
For an evening let him be lonely
But you hid behind your
poison pen and his pride
You could've told him something
And proved to me
you don't love him
But you hid behind your future
full of liesIn your
letter you said you
didn't love me
You said you're gonna leave me
But you could've said it better
Oh in your letter
you said you couldn't face me
You said you could replace me
But you could've said it better
in your letter
Oh in your letter
in your letter
Oh in your letter
in your letter
Oh in your letter
in your letter
Oh in your letter
in your letter
Oh in your letter
in your letter
Oh in your letter
in your letter
Oh in your letter
in your letter
Oh in your letter
in your letter
Oh in your letter

You should've seen by the look in my eyes, baby
There was somethin missin
You should've known by the tone of my voice, maybe
But you didn't listen
You played dead
But you never bled
Instead you lay still in the grass
All coiled up and hissin

And though i know all about those men
Still i don't remember
Cause it was us baby, way before then
And we're still together
And i meant, every word i said
When i said that i love you i meant
That i love you forever

And i'm gonna keep on lovin you
Cause it's the only thing i wanna do
I don't wanna sleep
I just wanna keep on lovin you

(solo)

And i meant every word i said
When i said that i love you i meant
That i love you forever

(chorus)

You should've seen by the look in my eyes, baby
There was somethin missin
You should've known by the tone of my voice, maybe
But you didn't listen
You played dead
But you never bled
Instead you lay still in the grass
All coiled up and hissin

And though i know all about those men
Still i don't remember
Cause it was us baby, way before then
And we're still together
And i meant, every word i said
When i said that i love you i meant
That i love you forever

And i'm gonna keep on lovin you
Cause it's the only thing i wanna do
I don't wanna sleep
I just wanna keep on lovin you

(solo)

And i meant every word i said
When i said that i love you i meant
That i love you forever

(chorus)

I found out just a little too late.
I had my doubt, but I decided to wait.
Even though I could feel somethin' comin'
It came as such a surprise.
I should have known when you first started
runnin' away before my eyes.




I'm so out of season
You left me cold and I'm standin' here freezin'.
I'm so out of season now.
I lost out.
I wasn't playing to win.
And I think about
How I just took it all in.

Just when I thought
I couldn't get any higher
You cut me down to size.
I should have noticed
When you put out the fire.
Instead, I just closed my eyes.

I'm so out of season.
You left me cold and I'm standin' here freezin'.
I'm so out of season now.

I'm so out of season
You let me go and you gave me no reason.
I'm so out of season now.

I found out just a little too late.
I had my doubt, but I decided to wait.
Even though I could feel somethin' comin'
It came as such a surprise.
I should have known when you first started
runnin' away before my eyes.




I'm so out of season
You left me cold and I'm standin' here freezin'.
I'm so out of season now.
I lost out.
I wasn't playing to win.
And I think about
How I just took it all in.

Just when I thought
I couldn't get any higher
You cut me down to size.
I should have noticed
When you put out the fire.
Instead, I just closed my eyes.

I'm so out of season.
You left me cold and I'm standin' here freezin'.
I'm so out of season now.

I'm so out of season
You let me go and you gave me no reason.
I'm so out of season now.

She looked at me with fire in her eyes
Looks can't kill but she certainly tries
and try as she might
I'm gonna be alright
Shakin'it loose tonight


She said "Honey, forget me quick
Another fool another Hollywood trick
Movin'on a red light
But I'm gonna be alright
Shakin'it loose tonight


I got to go there's someone on the phone
Knock on my door but there's nobody home
I turned out the light
But I'm gonna be alright
Shakin it loose tonight

Shake,shake,shakin'it loose tonight
Shake,shake,shakin'it loose tonight
I'm gonna make it
Shakin it loose tonight

She looked at me with fire in her eyes
Looks can't kill but she certainly tries
and try as she might
I'm gonna be alright
Shakin'it loose tonight


She said "Honey, forget me quick
Another fool another Hollywood trick
Movin'on a red light
But I'm gonna be alright
Shakin'it loose tonight


I got to go there's someone on the phone
Knock on my door but there's nobody home
I turned out the light
But I'm gonna be alright
Shakin it loose tonight

Shake,shake,shakin'it loose tonight
Shake,shake,shakin'it loose tonight
I'm gonna make it
Shakin it loose tonight

You've got it. I want it.
Surrender. Don't run away.
Some say I'm cold-blooded.
I'd say I'm just not that way.


I need someone tonight.
Someone to hold on to me tight.
I need someone tonight.


If I could convince you,
If you would just say all right.
I'd treat you so tender.
Then leave you and never write.

I need someone tonight.
Someone to hold on to me tight.
I need someone tonight.

You've got it. I want it.
Surrender. Don't run away.
Some say I'm cold-blooded.
I'd say I'm just not that way.


I need someone tonight.
Someone to hold on to me tight.
I need someone tonight.


If I could convince you,
If you would just say all right.
I'd treat you so tender.
Then leave you and never write.

I need someone tonight.
Someone to hold on to me tight.
I need someone tonight.

Heard it from a friend who, heard it from a friend who
Heard it from another you been messin' around
They say you got a boyfriend, you're out late every weekend
They're talkin' about you and it's bringin' me down

But I know the neighborhood
And talk is cheap when the story is good
And the tales grow taller on down the line
But I'm telling you, babe, that I don't think it's true, babe
And even if it is keep this in mind

You take it on the run baby
If that's the way you want it baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it, not for a minute
You're under the gun so you take it on the run

You're thinking up your white lies
You're puttin' on your bedroom eyes
You say you're coming home but you won't say when
But I can feel it coming if you leave tonight keep running
And you need never look back again

You take it on the run baby
If that's the way you want it baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it, not for a minute
You're under the gun so you take it on the run

You take it on the run baby
If that's the way you want it baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it not for a minute
You're under the gun so you take it on the run

Take it on the run baby
If that's the way you want it baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it, not for a minute
You're under the gun so you take it on the run

Heard it from a friend who, heard it from a friend who
Heard it from another you been messin' around

Heard it from a friend who, heard it from a friend who
Heard it from another you been messin' around
They say you got a boyfriend, you're out late every weekend
They're talkin' about you and it's bringin' me down

But I know the neighborhood
And talk is cheap when the story is good
And the tales grow taller on down the line
But I'm telling you, babe, that I don't think it's true, babe
And even if it is keep this in mind

You take it on the run baby
If that's the way you want it baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it, not for a minute
You're under the gun so you take it on the run

You're thinking up your white lies
You're puttin' on your bedroom eyes
You say you're coming home but you won't say when
But I can feel it coming if you leave tonight keep running
And you need never look back again

You take it on the run baby
If that's the way you want it baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it, not for a minute
You're under the gun so you take it on the run

You take it on the run baby
If that's the way you want it baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it not for a minute
You're under the gun so you take it on the run

Take it on the run baby
If that's the way you want it baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it, not for a minute
You're under the gun so you take it on the run

Heard it from a friend who, heard it from a friend who
Heard it from another you been messin' around

She doesn't like the tough guys.
They think that they can do anything they please.
But they're gonna get a surprise,
When she brings them to their knees.

'Cus she doesn't like the rough guys.
They act like they can have any girl they choose.
They've got tricks, but my baby got wise,
So in case you haven't heard the news,

She doesn't like the tough guys.
She doesn't like the rough guys.
So find some one you own size,
'Cus she's not afraid of you.

She doesn't like the tough guys.
She thinks that they've got brains all where they sit.
They think they're full of fire,
She thinks they're full of shit.

She doesn't like the tough guys.
She says she's heard enough lies.
She's gonna call your bluff, guys.
And you better believe it's true.

She don't like you.

She doesn't like the tough guys.
They think that they can do anything they please.
But they're gonna get a surprise,
When she brings them to their knees.

'Cus she doesn't like the rough guys.
They act like they can have any girl they choose.
They've got tricks, but my baby got wise,
So in case you haven't heard the news,

She doesn't like the tough guys.
She doesn't like the rough guys.
So find some one you own size,
'Cus she's not afraid of you.

She doesn't like the tough guys.
She thinks that they've got brains all where they sit.
They think they're full of fire,
She thinks they're full of shit.

She doesn't like the tough guys.
She says she's heard enough lies.
She's gonna call your bluff, guys.
And you better believe it's true.

She don't like you.

Every now and then when the lights are low
Every now and then when the wind does blow
Every now and then, I think of you

Every now and then when a girl walks by
And holds her head like you held yours high
Every now and then, I think of you

And once in awhile when the sun sets right
And the full moon glides like a diamond in the night
Every now and then, I think of you

Bridge

And I remember you and I
In a soft golden light
Nothing like here and tonight
I won't hear about anyone's life but our own
And all that I have is hope
Baby you never know

Every now and then when a friend says, "Hi"
And asks about us I just wanna die
Every now and then, I think of you

I wanna say everything's just fine
But only a fool could believe that line
Still every now and then, I think of you

Night and day, day and night
I do my best to do things right
Never meant to ever hurt nobody
And if I should in some small way
Ever rain on your parade
I will make it up to you I promise

Ever since I met that girl
There's no one else in the whole wide world
Said she'd stay and be with me forever
Mysteries have long been told
About the girl with the heart of gold
And you know I think that I have found her

Chorus

Because every time she looks my way
I lose control, what can I say
She's everything I've ever been after, oh,

I found the girl with the heart of gold
I found the girl with the heart of gold
I found the girl with the heart of gold
I found the girl with the heart of gold

Babe, I'm gettin' the message it's finally comin' through
After the show I'll get a hold of you
Baby, I've got your number and I remember your name
And I've got a feelin' I know why you came

Chorus

So let's get in some good trouble tonight
Get ourselves in deep
We can stay awake and dance all night
We can always sleep
Don't let them tell you it's a mortal sin
Cus' I know it's alright
And if your mama asks you where you've been
You've been in some good trouble all night

I'll be here again next year, and there you'll be again
And I'll barely know half the places I've been
But I can almost remember, so it was almost real
I never know how I'm going to feel

Chorus

Good trouble all night
Good trouble's all right

Late one night on a road in Texas
I pulled into an all-night cafe
What's my pleasure? Well ma'am the fact is, I don't know

Sat down next to a "Rajun' Cajun"
A black haired beauty from New Orleans
Did my duty can I buy you a drink dear
She said "Please"

Bridge

(So) we rolled right along,
And the night got long
So I said how would you like it to be?

Then she sang her song
Said "If I come along
You must find a place in your heart for me"

I was lost on a road to nowhere
And asked if she was goin' my way
She was late for a date with no one
(So) please don't leave

She'd just left a love that was dying
And had no plans of goin back
I caught her eyes as she was crying
"Let's make tracks"

Bridge Chorus

She said, "I'll follow , I'll follow you on your dare
Your eyes say something, your heart better care
You're lost and you're lonely, I've been to long there
So I'll follow, I'll follow you...anywhere

Keep the fire burnin'
Let it keep us warm
The world will keep on turnin'
Let it turn you on
Let us not stop learnin'
We can help one another be strong
Let us never lose our yearnin'
To keep the fire burnin' all night long

You've been changing so much
I'm not sure your in touch with what's real
You just come and you go
Never letting me know how you feel
And I'm livin here in doubt
There's so much to talk about
I know that we can work it out

Chorus

We've been through this enough
It gets rough but there's nowhere to run
This is where we belong
We are strong, we can never give up
If we wanted to we could
But we've always understood
To keep lookin' for the good

Suddenly it happened,
here we are with all this glory
We never thought for a minute,
that we were writin a story
We took our chances,
somehow we held it together
And now I feel there is justice,
I always new there was

I love the warmth of the spotlight
I need the sound of the people screamin'
Here we are to bring down the ceiling
Wanna give you a real good feelin'
Later on when it's over
We will think of you and remember
You're the ones who gave us the glory
Just want to tell you that

Chorus

It's great to, to be with you
Been a long time but we love you
Don't stop, let's be-bop tonight

Do you remember the last time?
We remember the last time
Everything was cool,
we had a celebration, yeah
We had a celebration,
let's bring the feeling back again
Come on closer,
just got to tell ya that

When I awaken, feelin' no pain
Visibly shaken, waitin' to touch you again
My temperature's risin, but I'm fallin' a bit behind
And that ain't so surprising, were gonna take our own sweet time

Chorus

Baby we can take our own sweet time
And spend it when we want to 'cus it's yours and mine
Let our love come easy and we find
We can make it and we'll take our own sweet time

I know when I hold you, it's a feelin' I can't explain
But I never told you, I couldn't take it again
But now I'm ready, I am ready to make you mine
So I'm holdin steady, and we're gonna take our own sweet time

Chorus

I couldn't fall asleep all last night my mind was racin'
I left so much behind to find the dream that I was chasin'
And now I have a need to take a look at what is real
I need to learn to live and love and breathe and touch and feel

Chorus

But all I really know is what I see
And everybody sees it differently
I wish someone would open up my heart and look inside of me
But I'm the only one who holds the key

Your body aglow as if to show you peacefully dreamin'
So only you could know that deep inside somebody was screamin'
And callin' out to anyone who could help you through the night
And hopin' that someone would come along to make it right

But all you really know is what you see
And everybody sees it differently
I wish someone could open up your soul and set the demon free
But you're the only one who holds the key

You got that far away look in your eyes
But are you looking at me or at some other guy?
Who's got you hypnotized, got you mesmerized
Keep you tranquilized with ever kind of lie
Still he makes you cry so baby, realize that I

I'm gonna break his spell
I'll put him in his place
And get you out of this hell

I'm gonna break his spell
Take this relationship
And send it straight to the well

I'm gonna break his spell
Baby, I'm gonna break his spell
I'm gonna break his spell, yes, I will

It's been a while since I've known something's wrong
At first you had me thinking everything was gone
I got a late start, I let him steal your heart
I let that fool come in and tear our world apart
But he's not that smart, another love shark and I

I'm gonna break his spell
I'll put him in his place
And get you out of this hell

I'm gonna break his spell
Take this relationship
And send it straight to the well

I'm gonna break his spell
Baby, I'm gonna break his spell
I'm gonna break his spell, yes, I will

I'm gonna break his spell
I'll put him in his place
And get you out of this hell

I'm gonna break his spell
Take this relationship
And send it straight to the well

I'm gonna break his spell
Baby, I'm gonna break his spell
Oh, I'm gonna break his spell, yes, I will

Oh, yes I will, oh, yes I will
Gonna break his spell

I can't fight this feeling
any longer
And yet I'm still afraid to
let it flow
What started out as friendship
has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength
to let it show
I tell myself that I can't
hold out forever
I said there is no reason
for my fear
Cause I feel so secure
when we're together
You give my life direction
You make everything so clear
And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window
On a cold dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than
I ever thought I might
And I can't fight this
feeling anymore
I've forgotten what
I started fighting for
It's time to bring this
ship into the shore
And throw away the oars forever
Cause I can't fight this
feeling anymore
I've forgotten what
I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl
upon the floor
Come crushing through your door
Baby I can't fight this
feeling anymore
My life has been such a
whirlwind since I saw you
I've been running round in
circles in my mind
And it always seems that
I'm following you girl
Cause you take me to the places
that alone I'd never find
And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window
on a cold dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than
I ever thought I might
And I can't fight this
feeling anymore
I've forgotten what
I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship
into the shore
And throw away the oars forever
Cause I can't fight this
feeling anymore
I've forgotten what
I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl
upon the floor
Come crushing through your door
Baby I can't fight this
feeling anymore

I've never seen the sea seem so calm.
I've never felt the breeze slippin' through the trees.
But now I've got you and it's takin so long.
I want to see more.
I gotta feel more.

I never felt young 'til I met you.
Never felt fear 'til I thought about losin' you.
Only a fool would think that it's all true.
I want to see more.
I gotta feel more.

I gotta feel more - more - more -
Than I've ever felt before.
There are deeper places to explore.
I've seen the world through an eagle's eye.
I've felt the ocean's roar.
I still love you to the core,
I just gotta feel more.

I never did believe that mountains could move.
Never did believe that the Yankees could lose.
I never thought love could come my way.
I want to see more.
I gotta feel more.

I never felt young 'til I met you.
Never felt fear 'til I thought about losin' you.
Only a fool would think that it's all true.
I want to see more.
I gotta feel more.

I gotta feel more - more - more -
Than I've ever felt before.
There are deeper places to explore.
I've seen the world through an eagle's eye.
I've felt the ocean's roar.
I still love you to the core,
I just gotta feel more.

You have said as much as you can say
Your heart is just about to overflow
Must be something more I can do
Some new plateau
I'm listening to you
Dying to know
Everything that your feeling
Every change you undergo
Just don't tell me that you love me
Because I do' wanna know

I do' wanna know how much you love me
I do' wanna know how much you care
I do' wanna, I do' wanna, I do' wanna know
I do' wanna do what I'm supposed to
I do' wanna wear what I'm supposed to wear
I do' wanna, I do' wanna, I do' wanna know

You are gonna do what you must do
You are gonna go where you want to go
You are gonna hear what you hear
Fear what you fear
Don't say a word
Don't let it show
You will be what you will be
You will reap everything you sow
Just don't tell me that you love me
Because I do' wanna know

Live every moment
Love every day
'Cause before you know it
Your precious time slips away

Live every moment
Love every day
'Cause if you don't you might
Just throw your love away

I walked for seven miles this mornin'
Footprints in the sand
Washed away without a warning
When the water hit the land

But I will walk on
'Til I can no longer stand
I'll take you by the hand

And we'll live every moment
Love every day
'Cause before you know it
Your precious time slips away

There's water in the wind tonight
There's a chill in the air
It's coolin' down my skin tonight
Soakin' through your hair

There's warmth enough within tonight
For both of us to share
We can take it anywhere

And we'll live every moment
Love every day
'Cause if you don't you might
Just throw your love away

Sometimes I wish we could
Take a trip far away
Leave all this trouble and heartache
And pain for another day

I will search for that place
But 'til I find it all I can say

Is live every moment
And love every day

Oooh, sometimes I wish we could
Take a trip far away
Leave all this trouble and heartache
And pain for another day

I will search for that place
But 'til I find it all I can say

Is live every moment
Love every day
'Cause before you know it
Your precious time slips away

Live every moment
Love every day
'Cause if you don't you might
Just throw your love away

You might
Just throw your love away
You might
Just throw your love away

You got to live every moment
You got to, you got to
You got to, you got to
You got to live every moment

You and your baby had some words today
Till not another word was left to say
I see that grin boy
Maybe you think you'll win boy
Until the sun goes down and once again boy

One lonely night
One lonely night
That's all it takes to completely break you

They say it's darkest right before the dawn
But oh those darkest hours can be so long
You're feeling strong boy
Tellin yourself she's wrong boy
But how much longer can this night go on boy

One lonely night
One lonely night
That's all it takes to completely break you

One lonely night
One lonely night
That's all it takes to completely break you

Oooh she's such a good find
Have you gone and lost your mind
You should know she's one of a kind

Oooh she's such a good find
Have you gone and lost your mind
You should know she's one of a kind

Just one lonely night
One lonely night
That's all it takes to completely break you

I was just a boy when the river ran dry
And I can still remember my mama cry
She said "Son leave as fast as you can
But don't waste your life in this rock 'n' roll band"

I saw the light and left as fast as I could
I knew deep down it was gonna do me good
So I threw my Fender in an old friend's car
I knew I'd come home a rock n'roll star

So we hit the road but the road hit back
We thought we'd take the world with a hit and run attack
Now I'm center stage but it feels bizarre
Despite new cars and caviar

An overnight success created by the press
But they'll eat you up if you show them any stress
So I lick my wounds and I hide my scars
The whole world thinks I'm a rock n' roll star

Rock 'n' roll star, rock 'n' roll star
That's what they call you
That's not what you are
Rock 'n' roll star, rock 'n' roll star
I still wanna be a rock 'n' roll star

So we got a break in our whirlwind tour
I called home said I'm comin home for sure
I'm tired of hurry up, make the plane, jump in the car
I'm home on loan, I'm a rock 'n' roll star

through the window, I slip away
Into the darkness, time has come
I must use caution, summer nights are here, I'll race For the shadows, I'll make a trail
No one can follow, and all I feel
Is the breeze rushin by my face

Runnin free through the night in the street
Like it best when I feel the heat
I know my baby's waitin just for me

Creepin', through her neighborhood
I hope nobody, has seen or heard
My intentions, are driven by this flame inside

I see her light on, her silhouette's
In the window, she's waiting for
My arrival, on this summer night

Runnin free through the night in the street
Like it best when I feel the heat
Runnin free through the night in the street
I know my baby's waiting just for me
Runnin free through the night in the street
I like it best when I fell the heat, oh yeah

through her window, she slips away
I hear her heartbeat
High emotion, takes us where we've never been before

I've been sittin' back quietly,
Watchin' as my spirit fades.
As all of my attempts to do rightly
Get treated like some kind of terrorist raids.

Maybe I ask too much from you
Well I ain't gettin' too much in return.
I'm doin' my best to love you baby,
But the wheels are beginning to turn.

When you're cut down to the bone.
You bleed but it heals.
You hurt still you must carry on.

'Cus the wheels are turnin' -- The feeling's burnin'
The thrill's returnin'
My soul is yearnin' -- my heart is churnin'
the wheels are turnin' again.

Maybe I'm actin' irrational
Hope I don't hurt your heart
This whole problem is only geographical
I just need some kind of new start.

And if I can't get inspired 'round here,
I'm going out to the world and learn.
There's action in my soul tonight.
I feel the wheels are beginning to turn.

When you're cut down to the bone.
You bleed but it heals.
You hurt still you must carry on.

'Cus the wheels are turnin' -- The feeling's burnin'
The thrill's returnin'
My soul is yearnin' -- my heart is churnin'
the wheels are turnin' again.

I remember the last time I got on one of these rolls.
I learned all about the tolls that it takes.
I get something in my mind -- it begins to unfold
I get out in the cold -- I can't do what I'm told
I get out of control -- I can't hold on to the brakes

When you're cut down to the bone.
You bleed but it heals.
You hurt still you must carry on.

'Cus the wheels are turnin' -- The feeling's burnin'
The thrill's returnin'
My soul is yearnin' -- my heart is churnin'
the wheels are turnin' again.

Sooner or later you will find a way
To feel like sunshine even on a cloudy day
To feel like morning in the dead of night
Sooner or later it's gonna be all right.

Now don't go thinking your life's a mess
Rather start thinkin' in terms of happiness

And it's gonna happen
Just decide were you're goin'
Get out in the open
And start blazin' your own trail again

It takes time sometimes to figure out
That there's nothing to worry about
And that there's plenty to be thankful for
It takes time sometimes to know the score

See everybody's got a smile inside
So put it upon your face and wear it with pride

And it's gonna happen
Just decide were you're goin'
Get out in the open
And start blazin' your own trail again

Do you know where your woman is tonight?
Do you know if she's sleepin' alone tonight?
Well, you might be right and you might be wrong
when you say you trust her alone
But this rock 'n roll road has led you far into the night
Do you know where your woman is tonight?
So you think you know where your woman spends her time
And you think you know her every rhythm and rhyme
Well, I thought so too, baby, long a ago
But now I know how a blind man sees
'Cause this rock 'n roll road has led you far into the night
Do you know where your woman is tonight?

Lucky I call you 'cus that's the way you make me feel.
Love in the air and the wind in my hair is makin' me real.
Look out Lucky there's a mountain in front of you.
And with a little luck we'll see it thru.
What's lucky for me is lucky for you.

I used to think that luck was just another four letter word.
But now that I found you it's the finest one I've ever heard.
Do you see the stars now do you Lucky?
They're not all that far, now are they Lucky?
What's lucky for you, is lucky for me,
And what's lucky for me, is lucky for you.

As soon as you are able
Woman I am willing
To make the break that we
Are on the brink of
My cup is on the table
Our love is spilling
Waiting here for you to
Take and drink of
So if you're tired of the
Same old story
Turn some pages
I'll be here when you are ready
To roll with the changes

I knew it had to happen
Felt the tables turnin'
Got me through my darkest hour
I heard the thunder clappin'
Felt the desert burnin'
Until you poured on me
Like a sweet sunshower

So if you're tired of the
Same old story
Turn some pages
I'll be here when you are ready
To roll with the changes

Roll with the changes

First you say one thing then you say another.
I don't know the difference, were you lyin' to me baby?
But it seems to me you got yourself in a bind.

Always on the road playin' your guitar.
Leaving me at home for cryin' out loud.
Wish you could see babe that you're runnin' blind, yeah!

Change is comin' no more runnin'
Change is comin' no more runnin'

Well it's time for you to play all that you can say
Is "Get out of my way. Don't be in the way"
Always hear you screamin'
I know you're just dreamin' of leavin' it all behind.

Hands keep goin' up and down
Eyes are turnin' around and around
Your goin' crazy and nobody minds

Change is comin' no more runnin'
Change is comin' no more runnin'
Change is comin' no more runnin'
Change is comin' no more runnin'

Oooooo! You can't go on runnin' blind!

Change is comin' no more runnin'
Change is comin' no more runnin'
Change is comin' no more runnin'
Change is comin' no more runnin'

Here I come again
I don't really care to turn back
Trying to find you directions
But I seem to be losin' track

I believe we ought to make a run for it
Just to see how far we can go
I ain't just around for the fun of it
But until you try it, baby, you'll never know so

Say you love me or say goodnight
Say we've made up or on with the fight
Cause there's no love lying' in the eyes of the night so,
Say you love me or say goodnight

There's no use hangin' on a memory
No good livin' a lie
I got no use for mediocrity
You know tonight's the night
We either do it or die

Sundown, summer is fading.
Run now, here the winter comes.
Deep down, in some snowdrift.
Frozen fire, thought you found the lift.

It's a showdown, it's a Mexican standoff.
And the river, is the prize.
To float away on her current,
To the sea lover, to the sea.

And I know there's a song in the wind to the sky.
And I know there's a song somewhere for you and I.
What I don't know is if we'll hear it.
I'm losin' spirit, woman sing to me.

Ive been around for you
Ive been up and down for you
But I just cant get any relief
Ive swallowed my pride for you
Ive lived and lied for you
But you still make me feel like a thief

You got me stealin your love away
cause you never give it
Peeling the years away
And we cant relive it
I make you laugh
And you make me cry
I believe its time for me to fly

You said wed work it out
You said that you had no doubt
That deep down we were really in love
Oh, but Im tired of holding on
To a feeling I know is gone
I do believe that Ive had enough

Ive had enough of the falseness
Of a worn out relation
Enough of the jealousy
And the intoleration
I make you laugh
And you make me cry
I believe its time for me to fly

{refrain} time for me to fly
Oh, Ive got to set myself free
Time for me to fly
And thats just how its got to be
I know it hurts to say goodbye
But its time for me to fly

Oh, dont you know its...
{refrain}

Its time for me to fly
{repeat to end}

We flew into town on Sunday, had to find a place by Monday
Tried Bridgeport and Westport, 'til we found a place that we thought would do
157 Riverside Avenue.
Saugatuck River's flowin', Mother nature's colors were showin'
So cold, so rainy, we couldn't help feelin' blue
Not enough time, too many things to do.

We met a young girl on Main street, wanted to just pass her by
She was homely, so lonely, She said, "Can I make love to you."
We shouted 157 Riverside Avenue.

It's over, Miss Lena, we're leaving. Such a pleasant stay, I must say.
So nice, so easy, we hate to say goodbye to you
At 157 Riverside Avenue.

Words & Music Terry Luttrell, Gary Richrath, Gregg Philbin, Neal
, all rights reserved
Original track from the album REO Speedwagon

Back On The Road Again
Please don't hate me mama for what I'm about to do
But the good times we've had together are just about now through
Please don't misunderstand me, I hate to see you cry
But I think that it might look better if I told you now goodbye
I'm back on the road again, it's time I leave you now
And maybe I'll see you next time, that I'm around
Until then I hope your happy baby and good times come your way
I'm back on the road again, I'm on my way

Well I've loved you since the day I met you and I'll love you till the day I die
But we both know the life I'm livin and we both know the reason why
That I've got to leave ya mama and I've got to leave today
But you know that I'll see you next time that I come through your town to play

(chorus) ooh, bye-bye baby

(solo)

(chorus)

Another day in the city
Another dancer to the music
But lately, all the music sounds so strange
Well some songs have no meaning
And some songs try to hard
Tryin to say it all
And end up saying nothin

Well maybe the words ring true
What's right for them
Maybe wrong for you
So come out of the jungle
Of another man's dreams
And if you come to a clearing
As lonely as it seems
It's never too late to breakaway
To Breakaway

Another day lost in livin
And another same old beginning
And knowing where and why we went wrong
Someone says I've changed
And someone says that I've remained
In the same place
For maybe just a little too long

(chorus) (piano solo) (chorus)

Golden country your face is so red
With all of your money your poor can be fed
You strut around and you flirt with disaster
Never really carin' just what comes after
Well your blacks are dyin' but your back is still turned
And your freaks are cryin' but your back is still turned
You better stop your hidin or your country will burn
The time has come for you my friend
To all this ugliness we must put an end
Before we leave we must make a stand

Mortgage people you crawl to your homes
Your security lies in your bed of white foam
You act concerned but then why turn away
When a lady was raped on your doorstep today
Well your blacks are cryin' but your back is still turned
And your freaks are dyin' but your back is still turned
You better stop your hidin or your country will burn
The time has come for you my friend
To all this ugliness we must put an end
Before we leave we must make a stand, oh yeah......

(solo)

Golden country your face is so red
With all of your money your poor can be fed
You strut around and you flirt with disaster
Never really carin' just what comes after
Well your blacks are dyin' but your back is still turned
And your freaks are cryin' but your back is still turned
You better stop your hidin or your country will burn
The time has come for you my friend
To all this ugliness we must put an end
Before we leave we must make a stand

(repeat)

Keep Pushin
I used to be lonely till I learned about livin alone
I found other things to keep my mind on
And I'm gettin to know myself a little bit better
Whoa , I keep pushin on
Keep pushin on, yeah
Goin through all the changes I made so many mistakes, oh yes I did
Tryin to leave behind the heartaches
And sometimes I think I was a little bit crazy, oh yeah
Whoa, I keep pushin on

Keep pushin, keep pushin, keep pushin, keep pushin on
Keep pushin, keep pushin, you know you have got to be so strong
Keep pushin, keep pushin, well even if you think your strength is gone
Keep pushin on

(solo)

Well it's comin together I finally feel like a man, oh yes I do
I never thought that I'd be where I am, oh
Everyday I wake a little bit higher
Whoa I keep pushin on, oh yeah
(repeat chorus)

Cool as the water melting from the winter snows
You are the island I've been looking for
I don't know where you come from
But I can feel you comin on
You're a storm inside my soul
That's ragin out of control

Call the wind out
Call out the thunder
Oh lightning, only you can will the weather
I said come on
Won't ya come on?
Lightning you're mine
Tonight, tonight
You caught me while I was sleepin
Restin from a heavy run
I saw you in your evening gown
You were lighting up the sky
No matter what tomorrow brings
Lightning, your mine tonight
Woah, lightning your mine tonight

Crack the horizon
Only you can split the night
Then comes your mother cloud to take you away
Another wind will dry me
And the sun will make me warm
But to me my life will always be
The calm before the storm

(chorus)
(solo)
(chorus)

Well I've seen women who cross their legs
Before they sit down to the table
And I've seen women who look to the sky
Screamin Lord I believe in the Bible
And I've seen hookers dancin through Times Square
With their heads held up so high
But I've never seen a woman
Who makes me feel
Woah, like you do

Well I've seen couples holdin hands
With that glazy look in their eyes
And I've seen lovers rollin round in bed
Screamin as if they're gonna die
And I've seen lovers holdin hands
And then laughin when their back is turned
But I've never seen a woman
Who makes me feel
Woah, like you do

(solo)

Well I've seen women who cross their legs
Before they sit down to the table
And I've seen women who look to the sky
Screamin Lord I Believe in the Bible
And I've seen hookers dancin through Times Square
With their heads held up so high
But I've never seen a woman
Who makes me feel
No I've never seen a woman
Who can make me feel
Like you do

Lost, lost in a dream (It's a dream)
And I think, it's some evil scheme
They say, that I don't feel, what I feel
But I know, that this ain't no game

What am I supposed to lie?
That ain't what I'm saying
You're telling me that I could be
A little insane
I tell myself to pull myself
Together again
'Cause I
Ain't been the same

Recently I've been thinkin about what I am and where my priorities lie
Gettin it together on some future plan, decidin what I need to get by
I tried workin and schoolin but there just not my plan, oh no
Can't ya see I'll always be a music man
Well I could be pickin bluegrass or singin the blues, it doesn't really matter to me
As long as I'm playin the music I just can't lose, and noones gonna tell me differently
Cause all I really care about is sittin right here in my hands, oh yeah
Can't ya see I'll always be a music man

Well my momma sits and worries about me for days
Even though she really likes the way the boy plays
My daddy tells her I'm just goin through a phase
But that's just what he always says
I hear what they're sayin but I take it with a grain of sand, oh yeah
Can't ya see I'll always be a music man
(repeat) yeah

(solo)

Well my momma sits and worries about me for days
Even though she really likes the way the boy plays
My daddy tells her that I'm goin through a phase
But that's just what he always says
I hear what they're sayin but I take it with a grain of sand, oh yeah
Can't ya see I'll always be a music man

Well I've told you my story now here's what I've found
To be happy you need only be real
So don't let anyone try to turn your head around
Just remember you are what you feel
You see all of my life people been tryin to tell me what I am, oh yeah
Can't ya see I'll always be a music man, oh yeah
(repeat)


Words & Music Kevin Cronin
, all rights reserved
Original track from the album R.E.O/T.W.O

You may not know this but you are everything you've ever needed.
Heaven with a touch of New York. Silver with a touch of gold.
And I can see where you're goin', but I don't really know the way.
It's got too many changes, too much rearranging,
Too many ways to go astray.

So if you wanna go, let me go along
I never walked that road alone
I heard it was hard
I heard it was long
But we'll come back alive
'Cause only the strong survive

You walk on a wire, make a game of desire, pitchin' pennies down a wishing well.
You're leading the blind through there high and low times, but baby can you lead yourself?
So calm down, honey, forget about the money. If you need me I'll always be there.
Go ride your high horse alone of course
'Cause if you need me I'll always care

Ridin' the storm out, waitin' for the thaw out
On a full moon night in the Rocky Mountain winter.
My wine bottle's low, watching for the snow
I've been thinking lately of what I'm missing in the city.

And I'm not missing a thing
Watchin' the full moon crossing the range
Ridin' the storm out
Ridin' the storm out.

My lady's beside me, she's there to guide me.
She says that alone we've finally found home.
The wind outside is frightening,
but it's kinder than the lightning life in the city.
It's a hard life to live but it gives back what you give.

As soon as you are able, woman I am willing
To make the break that we are on the brink of
My cup is on the table, my love is spilling
Waiting here for you to take and drink of

So if you're tired of the same old story,
Oh, turn some pages
I will be here when you are ready
To roll with the changes, yeah, yeah

I knew it had to happen, felt the tables turnin'
Got me through my darkest hour
I heard the thunder clappin', felt the desert burnin'
Until you poured on me like a sweet sunshower

So if you're tired of the same old story
Oh, turn some pages
I will be here when you are ready
To roll with the changes, ooooh

So if you're tired of the same old story
Oh baby, turn some pages
I will be here when you are ready
To roll with the changes, baby,
Roll with the changes,
Ah you know you know you know you got to

(Keep on rollin') Oh yeah
(Keep on rollin'), oooh roll with the changes
Keep on rollin' (keep on rollin' keep on rollin')
Oh now roll with the changes oh baby
(Keep on rollin') oh babe (keep on rollin')
Oh you got to learn to roll with the changes
Got to, got to, got to, got to keep on rollin'
Keep on rollin', got to learn to, got to learn to,
Got to learn to roll

Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh
Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh
Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh
Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh, aah

Hometown lady, leavin' for the city
Bags in hand, she's boardin' the train
Her last look through the window, I saw her eyes were as red as mine
I waved goodbye but I can't believe she's leaving.

But a woman can't be high-class
In a lonely farmer's town
And the son of a poor man
Ain't gonna turn your head around
But if you ever get lonely
Just pick up the telephone
And the son of a poor man will bring you home.

Maybe soon I'll see her on some television show
Painted lips and fingers singing for the world
A fashion plate for sure dancin' for your plastic world
Call me up if you can but if not well I'll understand

But a woman can't be high-class
In a lonely farmer's town
And the son of a poor man
Ain't gonna turn your head around
But if you ever get lonely
Just pick up the telephone
And the son of a poor man will bring you home.

Sophisticated Lady try'n to change my ways
just because you're caught in your social maze.
I think it's about time that you realize
your money and your power's got you mesmerized.
Pretty Lady.
Get Back.
Pretty Lady.
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on,
you're anybody's baby when your mama's gone.

Educated lady with your college degree,
amazes me why you just can't see.
Learned ev'rything from your books on the shelf,
but no one ever taught you how to think for yourself.

Pretty Lady.
Get Back.
Pretty Lady.
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on,
you're anybody's baby when your mama's gone.

Sophisticated Lady , take a lesson from me,
I can help you be what you want to be.
Together we'll see many brighter days,
if it takes forever, gonna change your ways. Pretty Lady.
Sweet Thing.
Pretty Lady.
Sophisticated lady put your blue jeans on,
you're anybody's baby when your mama's gone.

I've been around for you
I've been up and down for you
But I just can't get any relief
I've swallowed my pride for you
I've lived and lied for you
But you still make me feel like a thief

You got me stealin' your love away
'Cause you never give it
Peeling the years away
And we can't relive it
I make you laugh
And you make me cry
I believe it's time for me to fly

You said we'd work it out
You said that you had no doubt
That deep down we were really in love
Oh, but I'm tired of holding on
To a feeling I know is gone
I do believe that I've had enough

I've had enough of the falseness
Of a worn out relation
Enough of the jealousy
And the intoleration
I make you laugh
And you make me cry
I believe it's time for me to fly

{Refrain} Time for me to fly
Oh, I've got to set myself free
Time for me to fly
And that's just how it's got to be
I know it hurts to say goodbye
But it's time for me to fly

Oh, don't you know it's...
{Refrain}

It's time for me to fly
{Repeat to end}

All heaven broke loose
It hit me like a shot right out of the blue
All heaven broke loose
I was shaken by the power of love
Taken by the power of you

If I don't get to heaven
For the things that I've done
I guess it's all just history now
Too late to be the innocent one
I know that I've been led astray
Love has torn me apart
But each day is a victory now
Since you have given peace to my heart
Oh, I was a little bit crazy then
Wheels kept turnin around
And I kept losin ground
‘Till you stopped me from fallin again

The love that you've given me
Is a love that is true
And each time I feel like running
I come running home to you

I think to much about you baby
You've on my mind more than you should
I would do without you now
I would walk away now if I could
I never needed anybody baby
I'm the one who never thought I would

*I keep telling myself I don't need you
I keep telling myself I don't want you, now
I'd tell myself anything to make me believe
That I don't love you baby
But I can't lie to my heart

Something's got me running to you
Something tells me I can't run away
Even if I thought of leaving
The thought of you would only make me stay
No one's ever gotten to me baby
I'm the one who always got away

*Repeat

I can't tell the sky that it's not blue
How can I tell you that I don't love you?

My life is runnin like a stock car race
High speed and lots of curves
Keep the pedal to the metal, win or lose
But don't lose your nerve
Some people live in fear
If you can call that living
I'm gonna keep my ass in gear
And take the chance I'm given

*I'm gonna go for broke, play to win
Do or die, just don't give in
Take a shot, roll the dice
Don't look back, just go for broke

My love is spinning like a steering wheel
Just grab it and hold on tight
Feel the power in your hands
Take me right to the edge tonight
Some people love in vain
If you can call that lovin
So let's hit the streets again
It's all or nothin

*Repeat

Standing on the razor's edge
But I'm not going under
Every night I'm on the line
Livin like my days are numbered

How did we end up ending up this way
I always thought that we could work it out
At times I wondered if we'd last out the day
But my love was always stronger
Stronger than my doubt
Then here we are, are we running out of time?
We've come so far to leave it all behind
But that's how I feel
I wanna know how you feel

I'd walk all night for you baby
Stand in the pourin rain
But you gotta meet me baby, half way
You know that I don't wanna give up
Do anything to make you stay
But you gotta meet me baby, half way

I couldn't tell you what you meant to me
I kept those feelings hidden far away
And hoped that you could tell by looking at me
Now you know what you needed
Is too late to say....

That I love you more than I ever knew I could
And I need you now like I never thought I would

I thought about livin my life without you
In this cold, cold world
Well I'm no man of steel
But I'd walk on fire for you
That's just how I feel

A man once said love is all you need
And if not right he was close indeed
It won't pay the rent
Won't buy your shoes
But it's time well spent if it keeps away the blues
It won't turn the tide or stop the rain
And deep down inside there might be a little pain
But you still go through it
Cause it gets you through the night
Cause when you get down to it love is all right

Love is all right
Love is all right
Oh, love is all right

When your girl walks out you just want her back
You got to have her now and that's a fact Jack
Cause as big and bad and mean as you are
You can't watch you're woman in another man's car
You wanna keep that girl in you're passenger seat
You wanna find her groove, wanna keep her beat
So if you have to do it, you're ready to fight
Cause when you get down to it love is all right

Live it up, and let it go
Your time is up before you know
In a world full of wonder
Don't let your troubles pull you under

You're telling me your life is tough
And what you need is stronger stuff
Well you can live under sedation
Or get up and cause an overnight sensation

Woah, live it up
Life is what you make it
Woah, live it up
It's right there for you to take it

You sit and watch your MTV
You dream away in a fantasy
If you don't dig the situation
Then get a guitar and rock the nation

You can't hold back once you light the fuse
And if it feels alright, then let it roll
You got nothin to lose

Woah, live it up
Life is what you make it
Woah, live it up
It's right there for you to take it

I cannot bathe you in a river gone black
I cannot hold you in a poison rain
If I can't see you through the air that we breathe
What will love in the future be?

I wanna watch my children laugh as they run
I wanna hold their children on my knee
And tell them stories of a vanishing sun
Of how it used to be

In my lover's life I want to share
I want to see the world now through her eyes
And about everything she sees, I care
The time has come to rise

I cannot bathe you in a river gone black
I cannot hold you in a poison rain
If I can't see you through the air that we breathe
What will love in the future be?
Will we make it a different story?
Is there love in the future for you and me?

We're looking for answers in outer space
When will we discover the earth is a sacred place?

*My love is a rock, an immovable force
Anywhere that you are, my love is right here
With any tick of the clock
Life can change it's course
But my love will not
My love is a rock

Headed out into uncharted waters
What you feel is your only guide
And each step that you take brings you closer
Just trust what you feel inside
Cause something's telling you to keep on going
Telling you that your aim is true
Could be the voice of reason, or just blind devotion
Whatever it is, it's calling out to you, singing....

*Repeat

Mixed messages shoot through a wire
Tender turmoil in your voice
Change is spreading through you like a fire
Bridges are burning, you made your choice
And as you're searching for peace in your world
You may find yourself spinning around, and around, and around
While the pain you've endured
Only serves to make you surer
Of the strength you have found, and then....

*Repeat

You may not be looking for love, but love may find you
You may choose to close your eyes and run
You may leave love far behind you
In your eyes I can see the future
In your heart I can always trust
In your mind I will live on forever
In your arms I will turn to dust
These are feelings like I have never known
The song of my very soul
I can no longer silently sing it
I'm gonna take it to the mountain and let it roll singing.....

My love is a rock, an immovable force
Anywhere that you are, my love is right here
With any tick of the clock
Life can change it's course
Some things are here and then gone before you know
Some things disappear without a chance to grow
But my love will not
My love is a rock

Love is a positive vibration
With love you find the good in a bad situation
Everybody's gonna need a helping hand
It don't really matter where you stand
You're gonna need someone to lean on

Hate is a constant inflammation
A fire that's built on fear and frustration
One man's heaven is another man's hell
Every story has got two sides to tell
Don't let anybody pull you under

Some people just love to hate
They criticize when they can't relate
Some people don't love, they just love to hate

Some people can hardly wait
To tear down what you create
Cause some people don't love, they just love to hate

Somebody attacks without a reason
He's just trying to drag you down in the hole that he's in
Why are people so negative
I think that everybody ought to just live and let live
We could use a little understanding

I guess some people been pushed around
Now they're trying to even it up by putting somebody else down
I believe that things can only get better
When everybody learns to live together

When she turned away, you know it was just in time
Cause I'd used up all my strength
And you can't let a woman see you cryin
And you know it's real
She's not gonna change her mind
You choose not to change your ways
Though she begged you a thousand times
And you don't understand
And you want to be a man about it

*In time you'll learn to live without it
And you know that you'll survive
But still sometimes you doubt it
If you can stand a little rain
You're gonna grow again
Cause you know that when love dies
The heart survives

Your stare at the empty walls
Inside of this vacant home
You walk through these hollow halls
And at night you sleep alone

*Repeat

You've been over it so many times in your head
Looking for a hidden message of hope
In something she said
Still you find nothing to make this bad dream end
Tell me, how many sleepless nights will you spend

*Repeat

Why can't we see eye to eye?
I feel you don't want to try
Cause you won't see me as I am
If you can't accept in me
The good with the bad
Then you won't see me cry again
You won't see me

Why'd you want to go and walk away?
I have got some things to say
But you won't see me as I am
If you can't accept in me
The good with the bad
Then you won't see me try again
You won't see me
I'll be movin on, I'll be long gone

You are in my range
I am in your sight
You say, things don't change
I say, they just might

You just might find that you can trust in me
If you look at more than just what you want to see
But you won't see me as I am
If you can't accept in me
The good with the bad
Then you won't see me around here again
You won't see me
I'll be movin on, I'll be long gone

Please don't worry now about the mornin'
When it's time we'll sip our wine and sleep
Woah, but I've been known
To love more than one person
Woah, and I've been shown
That bein' kind can hurt someone sometimes
Listen to my words now look no further
What you've seen is what I mean no more
Woah, but I've been known
To love more than one person
Woah, and I've been shown
That bein' kind can hurt someone sometimes

Don't dream of answers cause you know I've none to give
They burn like cancers they just won't let you live

I've been known
To love more than one person
And I've been shown
That bein' kind can hurt someone sometimes

Don't dream of answers cause you know I've none to give
We move like dancers steppin on each other to live
And pouncin hard
Like animals in the yard
And there's no healin, lookin, feelin
There's no denyin that bein kind can hurt
Someone sometimes
Oh, there's no denyin, woah Lord there's no denyin
That bein' kind can hurt someone sometimes

Golden country your face is so red
With all of your money your poor can be fed
You strut around and you flirt with disaster
Never really carin' just what comes after
Well your blacks are dyin' but your back is still turned
And your freaks are cryin' but your back is still turned
You better stop your hidin or your country will burn
The time has come for you my friend
To all this ugliness we must put an end
Before we leave we must make a stand

Mortgage people you crawl to your homes
Your security lies in your bed of white foam
You act concerned but then why turn away
When a lady was raped on your doorstep today
Well your blacks are cryin' but your back is still turned
And your freaks are dyin' but your back is still turned
You better stop your hidin or your country will burn

The time has come for you my friend
To all this ugliness we must put an end
Before we leave we must make a stand, oh yeah......

(solo)

Golden country your face is so red
With all of your money your poor can be fed
You strut around and you flirt with disaster
Never really carin' just what comes after
Well your blacks are dyin' but your back is still turned
And your freaks are cryin' but your back is still turned
You better stop your hidin or your country will burn
The time has come for you my friend
To all this ugliness we must put an end
Before we leave we must make a stand

(repeat)