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The Girl That I twirl
03:04
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I pack the car
with my amp and guitar
Hit the road
Gig’s not too far
With my girl, and as you’ll discover
She’s the girl that I twirl
on the dance floor of life
I lug the gear
But I take my time
No hurry here
We don’t start ‘till nine
Looking fine, and as you’ll discover
She’s the girl that I twirl
on the dance floor of life
You see, we don’t dance
we don’t two-step
we don’t lindy-hop or swing
All we do is watch
as you all buck-and-wing
I’ll buy you a drink
As you sip your wine
I play my guitar
And as they dance
I sing to you, my lover
You’re the girl that I twirl
on the dance floor of life
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2. |
High And Dry
03:23
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In your life like mine
you’ll know
all the strife and pain and woe
when someone’s touched you deep inside
then left you reeling
high and dry.
Don’t despair
for can’t you see
that without these times
we’d never be
someone who can laugh and cry
and know that special
someone’s right.
There’s no looking back
I can see the way ahead
Time to face the facts
I was going to be the one to lose
I’ll go and lick my wounds
And clear my heart of you.
Cause somewhere down the track
I can see a new horizon
good times coming back
someone that I can rely on
who will chase away these blues
and clear my soul of you.
If there’s one thing I learned from you
It’s never celebrate too soon
Just when you think You’ve touched the sky
You’re flat-out, reelin’
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3. |
Isolation Blues
04:06
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When Iso came to town
I headed straight for the lounge
When Covid comes around
All our gigs, they went to ground
No more playing with the band
Ooh, that makes me very, very sad.
I could get upset so easily
But that just gets me down
I could rant and rave, and jump and shout
But what the point, there’s no one around
Might as well just make this backing track
And sing the blues
That’s what it’s all about.
We’ve got to do this Iso thing
There’s no other way around
Got to get the test, wear the mask
If I could, Oh year, I’d give you a hug.
I hope it won’t be long
Before we play again
And you can get out there and cut a rug.
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4. |
Be Glad
04:27
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Don't go away
just stay here
There was a time when you were gone
I just could not bare
The world has changed
we must remain the same
so let's stay here
come what may
There is some thing in what they say
about life
It's what you make of it that counts
on the judgement day
and that day
is always today
not when we die
That's much too late
(Chorus)
So be glad, be glad
don't be sad, no , no
remain positive
on the bright side
Keep a bis smile on your dial
don't fall in a heap
that's not your style
What did my father say to me?
He was an honest man
He always slept at night
and held his head up high
I try to be that way
the only way to face each brand new day
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5. |
Take A Chance On Love
03:38
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Hey you there
What’s your story?
Tell me what you’re all about
I’ve seen you around
and I want to find out.
What is the reason
that you’ve so few words to say.
Did you loose your lover?
Woe, she’s gone away.
Well, that’s s o bad.
I know what it’s all about,
Feeling sad
And you’re hoping that the world will go away.
Well that’s the risk
When you ask her for a dance
Even if you loose sometimes
You’ve gotta take a chance on love
That’s what it’s all about:
Take a chance on love:
That’s what it’s all about.
Take a chance on love
Hey you there
Now you tell me
That you’re all alone
She up and left
the place that you called home
But that’s no reason to give up the fight
I get that you’re feeling down
And there’s no love in sight
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6. |
Game On
03:06
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Well, can I do it by myself
Or could I face it all alone
Or maybe try and get some help
To take
The weight of trying on my own
Because whenever you role the dice
It’s game on
So won’t you tell me how to deal
A hand that always lands in front
Or maybe try play the hand I’m dealt
Well surely, maybe that’s enough
Because whenever you play the cards
It’s game on
She’s
Always there
She’ll hold my hand
And I know
Don’t have to face it all alone
Don’t have to do it on my own
We’ll try and take this one
Straight, head on
And then we’ll party ‘till the dawn
Because no matter if it’s win, lose or draw
It’s game on.
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7. |
Long, Long Way From Here
04:03
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All those things you’re saying
they’re not new to me
‘cause you know I’ve heard all that stuff before
Wherever you came by that point of view
I hope it’s a long, long way fro here
You tell me about where you came from
How others came along and took your share
Now, you want to wage a war
and take it back from them
I hope that’s a long, long way from here
There was a time, not so long ago
When all the world was so far away
But those days are gone
and from where I stand
They’re a long, long way from here
Have you seen the way we live ‘round here
Try and take in all point of view
So consider the ones you love
and where you stand
and leave that a long, long way from here
A long, long way from here
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8. |
Here I'm Gonna Stay
03:14
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There are high days
And holy days
And days to feel sad
There are days to forget
And days that make me mad
There are weeks where I’d rather be in some other place
But that’s out, cause we’re in ‘Isolate’.
But there’s never a minute that I’d give away
‘Cause I’m here with you baby, and here I’m gonna stay.
There were times back when
It got a bit tough
Money was tight
Never quite had enough
There were moments when the eagle
Just didn’t want to fly
That cheque in the mail
Just would not arrive
But there’s never a moment that I’d give away
‘Cause I’m here with you baby, and here I’m gonna stay.
There were bumps on the track
and forks in the road
this way or that
to carry the load
There were tricks to the trade
I just didn’t get
And K.P.Is I never quite met
but there was never a time I’d give it away
‘Cause I’m here with you baby, and here I’m gonna stay.
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9. |
Lockdown Boogie
02:02
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I’ve got some bad news
It’s very sad news
Covid’s coming to town.
And we’ve got the ad man
He’s in the big house
Who voted for that clown?
It’s such a worry
This thing that’s going round.
You’ve got to stay cool
And don’t you be fooled
Everybody stay at home
We’ve got to be good
Just as we should
Nobody’s on their own
It’s such a worry
If ya doin’ the lockdown boogie alone
Then I’ll find your number
And I’ll dial the phone
To all my friends and family
And those at home alone
We’ve got to sit tight
Put up a good fight
Don’t let it get you down
We’ve got to stay light
And try and do right
Try not to wear a frown
It’s such a worry
Doing the lockdown boogie at home
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10. |
Sunday Morning
03:35
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I love to hear the sound of rain
Falling on
On my window pane
Sunday morning
I love to smell the coffee brew
Hear children play
There’s nothing on today
Sunday morning
I want to be here anyway
There’s no-one else around
It’s winter time
Can I see a twinkle in your eye?
I love to wake and see a smile
Light up your face
Feel your embrace
On Sunday morning
I love it when we dream
of the day
When we’ll fly away
On Sunday morning
I want to be here anyway
There’s no-one else around
It’s winter time
Can I see a twinkle in your eye?
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rob grenville Melbourne, Australia
Rob Grenville. Melbourne based singer/guitarists. Plays swing, R&B, Country, Western Swing. Writes, records and produces original songs.
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