I'm sitting here, head on my fist;
Trying to write something clever and bold,
But whenever my hand on my wrist
Reaches out to the keyboard, I fold.
I withdraw, and sit there a bit
Just hoping my juices will flow,
And my brain will regain its lost wit;
Where it's gone, I never will know.
I say to my mind, "What is wrong?
Just where are those phrases and quips?
Pray, tell, what is taking so long?
Not a word wants to flow past my lips."
I say, "What's the issue right now?"
I reply, with my eye on the clock;
"I can't think 'cause my brain has shut down;
So I'll write about my writer's block."
The Traveling, Care for Kiddie, Blues (A song about traveling with children)
My wife said, "Dear,
Don't you think that we're
About ready for some traveling time?"
I, in reply, said with a sigh,
"I suppose that would be just fine.
But remember, love,
That the Lord above
Gave us four little kids to rear
And the car's back seat
Won't be too neat,
And the kiddies will be something to fear.
Refrain:
We've got the traveling, care for kiddie, blues.
We've got the traveling, care for kiddie, blues.
When you turn that key
For a two week spree,
You'll get the traveling, care for kiddie, blues.
So we're on our way, wishing we had stayed;
Knowing very well that we will here
A still small voice,
Saying, "There's no choice;
It's either stop, or I'll go right here.
Please Daddy, Dear,
Let's stop right here,
'Cause I know that I just can't wait."
So I know I can't win;
I force myself to grin;
Then I hear, "Sorry Dad, too late."
Back to refrain:
As time goes on,
We hear a brand new song,
"I'm hungry, I'm thirsty, let's eat."
So, I know I can't win,
It's McDonald's, Drive-in.
We enter, and we take our seat.
"I want some fries,
Give me hot apple pies,
Give me this, give me that, give me those."
With the urge to kill,
I'm alright until
A little brat shoves a fry up my nose.
Back to refrain:
It's all over now
And we wonder how
In the world we have lasted this long.
As we turn the key
From our two spree,
It's no wonder why our nerves are gone.
We sigh with relief,
Share a common grief,
We see four sleepy heads in the rear.
Four angels we know,
With their halos aglow,
They're our little, red-horn-headed, dears.
Back to refrain:
Don't you think that we're
About ready for some traveling time?"
I, in reply, said with a sigh,
"I suppose that would be just fine.
But remember, love,
That the Lord above
Gave us four little kids to rear
And the car's back seat
Won't be too neat,
And the kiddies will be something to fear.
Refrain:
We've got the traveling, care for kiddie, blues.
We've got the traveling, care for kiddie, blues.
When you turn that key
For a two week spree,
You'll get the traveling, care for kiddie, blues.
So we're on our way, wishing we had stayed;
Knowing very well that we will here
A still small voice,
Saying, "There's no choice;
It's either stop, or I'll go right here.
Please Daddy, Dear,
Let's stop right here,
'Cause I know that I just can't wait."
So I know I can't win;
I force myself to grin;
Then I hear, "Sorry Dad, too late."
Back to refrain:
As time goes on,
We hear a brand new song,
"I'm hungry, I'm thirsty, let's eat."
So, I know I can't win,
It's McDonald's, Drive-in.
We enter, and we take our seat.
"I want some fries,
Give me hot apple pies,
Give me this, give me that, give me those."
With the urge to kill,
I'm alright until
A little brat shoves a fry up my nose.
Back to refrain:
It's all over now
And we wonder how
In the world we have lasted this long.
As we turn the key
From our two spree,
It's no wonder why our nerves are gone.
We sigh with relief,
Share a common grief,
We see four sleepy heads in the rear.
Four angels we know,
With their halos aglow,
They're our little, red-horn-headed, dears.
Back to refrain:
Truthful (Song of God's truthfulness to his children)-Written for children
Verse 1
Our parents always tell us never tell a lie.
We say we always do as we are told;
But are we being truthful when we say such things?
Or is the truth not in us? His example do we show?
Refrain:
He is truthful, He’s always truthful.
His promises are sacred, this we know.
He promised He would never, ever leave us all alone;
We feel His love no matter where we go.
Verse 2
We fail him every time we disobey His will.
He promised to redeem us and forgive.
Sometimes He’ll find us hiding for the sins we’ve done.
It breaks His heart to see the way we often want to live.
Back to refrain:
Bridge:
When the world descends upon you with it’s pressures and it’s lies,
What are you going to do to win the fight?
Just look to His example, take His promises to heart,
He’ll show you how to make it turn out right.
Back to refrain:
Our parents always tell us never tell a lie.
We say we always do as we are told;
But are we being truthful when we say such things?
Or is the truth not in us? His example do we show?
Refrain:
He is truthful, He’s always truthful.
His promises are sacred, this we know.
He promised He would never, ever leave us all alone;
We feel His love no matter where we go.
Verse 2
We fail him every time we disobey His will.
He promised to redeem us and forgive.
Sometimes He’ll find us hiding for the sins we’ve done.
It breaks His heart to see the way we often want to live.
Back to refrain:
Bridge:
When the world descends upon you with it’s pressures and it’s lies,
What are you going to do to win the fight?
Just look to His example, take His promises to heart,
He’ll show you how to make it turn out right.
Back to refrain:
Eternal (Song of God's eternal love for us)-Written for Children
Verse 1
Many people come and go as we journey through this life.
And we realize how short the time we share.
But there’s one who’s always with us and will be there when we’re gone.
He’s forever, He’s eternal, and he cares.
Refrain:
He’s eternal, (echo) He’s eternal
And He loves us, (echo) And He loves us.
He invites us to eternity on high.
From the moment we receive Him our eternal lives begin
And we know our spirit never, ever dies.
Verse 2
What a comfort just to know that he’s always, always there;
That He guides us in our travel through this life.
We’ve a long way yet to journey as we start our lives, so new
We’re His children and we’re precious in His sight.
Back to refrain:
Bridge:
He’s eternal, He’s eternal, He’s eternal ever more
He was there before the start; and He’ll be there when all is done.
He’s eternal, He’s eternal, He’s eternal, praise His name
As an everlasting guide, He is the one.
Back to refrain:
Tag:
Many people come and go as we journey through this life.
And we realize how short the time we share.
But there’s one who’s always with us and will be there when we’re gone.
He’s forever, He’s eternal, and he cares.
Refrain:
He’s eternal, (echo) He’s eternal
And He loves us, (echo) And He loves us.
He invites us to eternity on high.
From the moment we receive Him our eternal lives begin
And we know our spirit never, ever dies.
Verse 2
What a comfort just to know that he’s always, always there;
That He guides us in our travel through this life.
We’ve a long way yet to journey as we start our lives, so new
We’re His children and we’re precious in His sight.
Back to refrain:
Bridge:
He’s eternal, He’s eternal, He’s eternal ever more
He was there before the start; and He’ll be there when all is done.
He’s eternal, He’s eternal, He’s eternal, praise His name
As an everlasting guide, He is the one.
Back to refrain:
Tag:
A Wedding Song (Pocahantas sings to John Rolf at their wedding)- History
Here I am, dancing in the night; your love has made me giddy as a girl
It’s too late, no need for me to fight, for love has come to me across the world
Here I am, but what am I to do? My feelings, they are running to and fro.
Since I gave my loving heart to you, I sing for joy for now true love I know.
Refrain:
This is my wedding song to you, my love,
And the Great Spirit smiles upon us here.
With body, soul and mind
I think that you will find
That I do love you, have no fear.
Here you are, sitting, watching me with devotion and with heart-felt love.
To all here, it’s very plain to see; my spirit soars on wings just like a dove.
Here I dance, and though I know they’re here, our people are like spirits in the night.
I see you, and only you, my dear; your face a-glowing in the pale moon light.
(Back to refrain)
It’s too late, no need for me to fight, for love has come to me across the world
Here I am, but what am I to do? My feelings, they are running to and fro.
Since I gave my loving heart to you, I sing for joy for now true love I know.
Refrain:
This is my wedding song to you, my love,
And the Great Spirit smiles upon us here.
With body, soul and mind
I think that you will find
That I do love you, have no fear.
Here you are, sitting, watching me with devotion and with heart-felt love.
To all here, it’s very plain to see; my spirit soars on wings just like a dove.
Here I dance, and though I know they’re here, our people are like spirits in the night.
I see you, and only you, my dear; your face a-glowing in the pale moon light.
(Back to refrain)
To Be Free to Laugh and Love (Song of Judith's Slave) - History
York's beloved happens to be Judith Handcock's personal slave who notices the happiness on Judith's face in anticipation of William Clark's arrival. Her slave sings this song when she is finally left alone in her thoughts about how she would love to be as happy as Judith.
How happy she looks, how excited she seems
I feel her sweet joys and share in her dreams.
How nice it would be to have joys of my own
To cherish as memories for the time I am grown.
Just look how she moves, as free as a bird.
She goes where she wants without saying a word.
A reason to dance is all that I need,
But before I can have it, I have to be free.
(Refrain)
O, to be free to laugh and love!
O, that my soul could fly like a dove!
O, that my heart could leap with delight
Into a world where freedom’s a right!
(Tag for repeat of refrain)
I’ll pray for my freedom tonight!
(Bridge)
Someday I will be on my own
To travel wherever winds blow.
Someday, soon, I’ll shout out with glee
That my country’s finally free.
(Repeat refrain with tag)
How happy she looks, how excited she seems
I feel her sweet joys and share in her dreams.
How nice it would be to have joys of my own
To cherish as memories for the time I am grown.
Just look how she moves, as free as a bird.
She goes where she wants without saying a word.
A reason to dance is all that I need,
But before I can have it, I have to be free.
(Refrain)
O, to be free to laugh and love!
O, that my soul could fly like a dove!
O, that my heart could leap with delight
Into a world where freedom’s a right!
(Tag for repeat of refrain)
I’ll pray for my freedom tonight!
(Bridge)
Someday I will be on my own
To travel wherever winds blow.
Someday, soon, I’ll shout out with glee
That my country’s finally free.
(Repeat refrain with tag)
To Love and Laugh and Live (Judith's song of anticipation) - History
Judith Hancock was the beloved of William Clark. He promised to propose to her when he returned from one of his journeys. She sings this song in anticipation of his coming.
This waiting is making me shiver.
It’s driving me almost insane,
My soul wants to leap and quiver;
This anticipation’s a pain.
I’m trying to picture his face,
His eyes, how they pierced my soul!
But soon all these pictures will fade.
I just want him here to hold.
(Refrain)
All I ever really want is to laugh and love and live;
All I ever really need is to feel his arms around me;
All I ever want to do is to kiss his lips and to give
All the love I have to offer him so free.
(Bridge)
How long can my heart keep this pace
With the excitement I’m feeling inside?
How long can I picture his face
As I’m standing with him as his bride?
This waiting is making me shiver.
It’s driving me almost insane,
My soul wants to leap and quiver;
This anticipation’s a pain.
I’m trying to picture his face,
His eyes, how they pierced my soul!
But soon all these pictures will fade.
I just want him here to hold.
(Refrain)
All I ever really want is to laugh and love and live;
All I ever really need is to feel his arms around me;
All I ever want to do is to kiss his lips and to give
All the love I have to offer him so free.
(Bridge)
How long can my heart keep this pace
With the excitement I’m feeling inside?
How long can I picture his face
As I’m standing with him as his bride?
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