Somewhere in the Tide
Key: G
Progression: 6-4-5-1, 4-5
Verse 1 (Em, C, G, D)
All the colors in the valley touch the Shenandoah sky
An exhibition in a gallery that is massive and divine
We are tall and we are rooted like the appalachian trees
But like the river we are powered by the pull of mighty seas
Pre-chorus (C D)
The waves are being lifted and the sand is being sifted
For a treasure that is waiting to be found
Chorus (Em, C, G, D)
If dreams are somewhere in the distance
Love is somewhere within reach
Someday we’ll be the lesson that somebody else will teach
If there’s someone on the mountain top
Somehow we’ll make the climb
If there’s something in the water
Then I’m somewhere in the tide
Verse 2 (Em, C, G, D)
All the footprints in the shore line are a story to be heard
Every grain and every gravel could account for every word
In a land that is for lovers there is room for every kind
Every voice, every heart, every soul and every mind
Pre-chorus (C-D)
The waves are being lifted and the sand is being sifted
For a treasure that is waiting to be found
Chorus (Em, C, G, D)
Bridge (C-D)
What is happening? Can you feel the gravity?
A rising tide is lifting all the boats
Chorus (Em, C, G, D)
Too much of a Woman
Verse 1
Bm A E
Too loud, too strong, too much attitude
Bm
I better learn how to play along
A E
Before your ego ends up bruised
Bm
I’m sorry to tell you brother
A E
I’m not living for your comfort
Bm
So go tell it to your mother
A E
Cause I’m gon’ do what I’m gon’ do
Chorus
Bm
If I’m too much of a woman
A E
You can kindly step aside
Bm
A true king can handle me
A E
He’s got what it takes inside (he’s not a victim of his pride)
Bm
Well, I hate to disappoint ya
A E
By now you should understand
G A
If I’m too much of a woman, boy
Bm A E (2x)
You’re too little of a man
Break
Verse 2
Bm A E
Too big, to small we can never measure up
Bm
The hips the thighs, the lips, the eyes
A E
I’m tired of all your nipping and tuck
Bm
You keep me in a cage
A E
But you don’t like to hear me roar
G
Well, it’s time to break the silence
A
Cause I can’t take anymore
Chorus
Bridge
G
Trying to appease you
A
Had me out my mind
G F#
But I won’t let it happen this time
Chorus
Girl Gone Missin'
Verse 1
Bb F Eb
She has curly hair and a twinkle in her eye
Bb F Eb
Born with angel wings cause the limit is the sky
Bb F Eb
She was last seen standing on a mountain top
Bb F Eb
But the world let it down and that's when she started to fall
Chorus
F Gm
I've been looking for her every since
Eb
I can't explain it. I don't know where she went
F Gm Eb
But I can hear her crying if I care enough to listen
Bb-F-Eb
For the girl gone missing (can you hear her crying)
Verse 2
Bb F Eb
She had a heart of fire and ready to take the world
Bb F Eb
The biggest dreams and desires wrapped up in that little girl
Bb F Eb
But she shed few tears and fought a few fears that came around and hijacked her mind
Bb F Eb
Life a decoy robbed her of joy then she got left behind
Chorus
F Gm
I've been looking for her every since
Eb
I can't explain it. I don't know where she went
F Gm Eb
But I can hear her crying if I care enough to listen
Bb-F-Eb
For the girl gone missing (can you hear her crying)
Bridge
F Gm
I've been looking for forever since
Eb
It's like searching for an old best friend
F Gm
Except she's trapped out of this heart of mine
Eb
And that much harder to find
Chorus
Bb-F-Eb
When you’re the girl gone missing (can you hear her crying)
Bb-F-Eb
When you’re the girl going missing
Outro
Bb F Eb
She had a heart of fire and ready to take the world
Bb F Eb
The biggest dreams and desires wrapped up in that little girl
Bb F Eb
Maybe if I show her we’re not alone
Bb
She’ll come back home
Papa Was A Rollin Stone
Intro: (Gm Bb F Eb)
Sorry baby we were left alone,
That’s cause papa was a rollin stone
Sorry baby, we were left alone
That’s cause papa was a rollin, rollin (2x)
Verse 1
(Gm) It was the third of (Bb) September
(F)It was the day I will (Eb)always remember
(Gm) It was the day (F) my daddy died (Gm)
(Gm)I never got the chance to (Bb) see him
(F) Always heard bad (Eb) things about him
Mama, (Gm) tell me the truth, (F) spare me all lies (Gm)
Pre-chorus
(Cm) Momma hung her (F) head
I saw a tear (Cm) fall and then she (F) said
Chorus
Your (Gm) Papa, he was a (F) rolling stone
(Eb) Wherever he laid his (F) hat was his home
And (Cm) when he died, (Dm) all he left us was alone
Verse 2
(Gm) Mama, is it true what they (Bb) say
(F)All his life he had (Eb)never worked a day
They said (Gm) he has three children (F) and another wife (Gm)
(Gm)He did some storefront (Bb)preachin'
Talkin’(F) ‘bout saving souls and all the (Eb) time leechin' of them
(Gm) Such a shame, (F) stealing in the name of God (GM)
Pre-chorus
(Cm)Momma hung her (F)head
I saw a tear (Cm) fall and then she (F)said
Chorus
Your (Gm) Papa he was a (F) rolling stone
(Eb) Wherever he laid his (F) hat was his home
And (Cm) when he died, (Dm) all he left us was alone
Bridge
(F) I heard he called himself a (Eb) jack-of-all-(Bb) trades
(F)Is that what sent him to an (Eb) early (Bb) grave
(F) Beg, stole and borrowed for his (Eb) bills (Bb) unpaid
Not much (Cm) thinking, too much (F) drinking and chasing (F) women
Break Gm Bb F Eb
Chorus
Your (Gm) Papa he was a (F) rolling stone
(Eb) Wherever he laid his (F) hat was his home
And (Cm) when he died, (Dm) all he left us was alone
Outro (Gm Bb F Eb)
Sorry baby we were left alone,
That’s cause papa was a rollin stone
Sorry baby, we were left alone
That’s cause papa was a rollin, rollin (2x)
I Will Survive
For reference
Em Am D G C A(?) B (Repeat)
At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Thinking I could live without you by my side
And after spending nights
Thinking how you did me wrong
I grew strong
And I learned how to get along
Now you're back
From outer space
And I find you here
With that sad look upon your face
I should've changed that stupid lock
Or made you leave your key
If I'd've known for a second
You'd be back to bother me
Go on, go, walk out the door
Turn around now
You're not welcome anymore
You're the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Think I'd crumble?
You think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive
Long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got my life to live
And all my love to give and
I will survive
I, I, I will survive
It took all my strength not to fall apart
Trying with all my might to mend my broken heart
I spent so many nights feeling sorry for myself
How I cried
But now I hold my head up high
And you see me, somebody new
I'm not that lonely little person
Still in love with you
Now you come droppin' in
Expectin' me to be free
Now I'm saving my lovin'
For someone who's loving me
Go on and go, walk out the door
Turn around now
You're not welcome anymore
You're the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Thinkin' I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive
Long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got my life to live, and all my love to give
And I will survive
I, I will survive
*Make Up Your Mind*
Notes
*Very slow build with extremely dramatic end*
Song starts with acoustic guitar for first verse and first chorus. Bass jumps in on verse 2 and second chorus. Drums mildly kick in on bridge. Last chorus is full throttle, electric guitar shredding.
Verse 1 (Guitar only) (Em Am D/Am C D Em)
You said you’d move any mountain
Cross any ocean for me
You said I’m everything that you wanted
And everything that you need
But now I see you switching
Boy you’ve got an itch that
You just want to relieve
You want my love without commitment
My touch without connection
The wife without the ring
Chorus
Am
You better make up your mind
D
Make up your mind
Em
Boy you’re running out of time
Am
You better make up your mind
D
Make up your mind
Em
Before I make up mine
Verse 2 (enter bass)
Em
The special treatment
Am D
Made me a believer
Em
I admit that it’s true
But underneath it
Am D
Lies, boy you deceived me
Em
I’m embarrassed of you
Em
The lights, the camera, action
Am D Em
For friends you always put on a show
Am
But when I’m ready for action
C D Em
You lock the doors and say you’re closed
I won’t be back again
Chorus
Bridge (2x)
Em
Your love is sweet and spicy
D
Hot, cold, naughty and nice
C
You said it’d be unlikely
D
That you’d ever think twice
Em
You talked me up to heaven
D
But dragged me down to hell
C
I’m tired of the stories you
Chorus
Waterfalls
C G Bb F (whole song)
Verse 1
A lonely mother gazing out of her window
Staring at a son that she just can't touch
If at any time he's in a jam she'll be by his side
But he doesn't realize he hurts her so much
But all the praying just ain't helping at all
'Cause he can't seem to keep his self out of trouble
So, he goes out and he makes his money the best way he know how
Another body laying cold in the gutter
Chorus
Don't go chasing waterfalls
Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to
I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all
But I think you're moving too fast
Verse 2
Little precious has a natural obsession for temptation
But he just can't see
She give him loving that his body can't handle
But all he can say is, "Baby, it's good to me"
One day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirror
But he doesn't recognize his own face
His health is fading and he doesn't know why
Three letters took him to his final resting place
Y'all don't hear me
Chorus
Don't go chasing waterfalls
Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to
I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all
But I think you're moving too fast
Stronger This Time
Verse 1
F(1) B(4) F(1)
Well, my hearts been sitting heavy, just can’t seem to let it go
F(1) C(5)
Little things that make me angry and got me feeling low
F(1) B(4) F(1)
So, I scheduled an appointment with my therapist to talk
Dm(6) C(5) F(1)
Just a little safety net before I fall
F(1) B(4) F(1)
Well, I told her ‘bout my problems, my issues and fears
F(1) C(5)
Though it ain’t easy to solve them, I felt healing in my tears
F(1) B(4) F(1)
No she ain’t no magic mixer like the tender of a bar
Dm(6) C(5) F(1)
Just a little safety before I fall
Chorus
C(5) B(4) F(1)
Cause I could throw down on a bottle, deep dive til 3 a.m.
C(5) B(4) F(1)
Throw shots back with the bestie and then do it all again
F(1) B(4) F(1)
I could swim that whiskey river, but it’s always running dry
Dm(6) C(5) F(1)
I need something a little bit stronger this time
Verse 2
F(1) B(4) F(1)
Then I went to see my baby, he could see it on my face
F(1) C(5)
That I’ve been in my feelings and it’s just one of them days
F(1) B(4) F(1)
He pulls me in to hug me and I felt better in his arms
Dm(6) C(5) F(1)
Just a little safety before I fall
Chorus
Bridge
C(5) B(4) F(1)
More like getting lost for hours doing what I love to do
C(5) B(4) F(1)
Taking walks or long hot showers or cuddling up with my boo
F(1) B(4) F(1)
Yeah, some prayer and meditation always seems to clear my mind
Dm(6) C(5) F(1)
Getting something a little bit stronger this time
Verse 3
F(1) B(4) F(1)
Well, I met the perfect stranger just as I was in my head
F(1) C(5)
She held my hands to comfort me, and this is what she said
F(1) B(4) F(1)
“The Lord told me to tell you that he hears you when you call
Dm(6) C(5) B-F(4-1)
Just a little safety net in case you fall”
Chorus
C(5) B(4) F(1)
Cause I could throw down on a bottle, deep dive til 3 a.m.
C(5) B(4) F(1)
Throw shots back with the bestie and then do it all again
C(5) Dm-C-B(6-5-4)
Yeah, I love a good oasis or some Colorado Pine
B(4) C(5) F-C-F(1-5-1)
But I got something a little bit stronger this time
Threw It All
Verse 1
Eb
She had to be quiet and quick as a mouse
As she reached for the keys she kept under the house
Fm
It was threatening to storm
Ab Eb
She had to escape from the clouds
Eb
The door could be stubborn with three bolted locks
When she finally enter to her knees she dropped
Fm-Ab Eb
As the memories sent her soul into shock
Pre-chorus
Fm Ab
The holes in the walls, the framed broken pictures
Eb
That small broken child, will always stay with her
Fm Ab Eb
The ghosts in the rooms were crying and begging to stay
Hook
Fm
But she threw them all away
Ab
She threw them all away
Eb
She threw them all away (2x)
Verse 2
Eb
She went down to the basement…the stench in the air
Let her know there were more than just critters down there
Fm Ab Eb
He got drunk in the darkness cause the world wasn’t fair, no no
Pre-chorus
Fm Ab
Cobwebs and corners covered with glass
Eb
If rooms have emotions this one didn’t laugh
Fm Ab Eb
The bars on the windows made it feel more like a cage
Hook
Bridge
C# Ab Eb
She opened the windows to see the light
C# Ab Eb
You know all it takes is little elbow grease, a little sacrifice
C# Ab Eb
It can be scary to look within
C# Ab Eb
Oh, but sometimes, you gotta tear it down just to start again
Hook
Verse 3
Eb
She goes up to the attic and to her surprise
All her hopes and her dreams had survived all this time
Fm Ab Eb
They were covered in dust but they were easy to find
Fm Ab
She opens a box and pulls out a picture
Eb
That small hopeful child was starting to miss her
Fm Ab Eb
Her spirit is new and clear like the sky after rain
Dinner, Sunset, Nina Simone
Intro:
C Em D C
C Em D G
Verse 1
C Em D C
The car needed fixing and so did my smile
C Em D C
Since the last time we kicked it, oh it’s been a while
C Em D C
We needed to change up our rhythm and tone
C Em D G
So I ordered dinner, sunset and Nina Simone
Verse 2 (Same as verse 1)
C Em D C (G)
Moments of sadness, the world has its share
But look up, my darling there’s hope in the air
So, turn off the tv and put down the phone
It’s time for dinner, sunset and Nina Simone
Hook (C Am Em D)
Oh, oh, oh
Verse 3
C Em D C (G)
You have desires and I have my needs
We got mortgage to pay and children to feed
You don’t have to carry these burdens alone
Let’s talk over dinner sunset and Nina Simone
Hook
Oh oh oh (C Am Em D)
Verse 4
C Em D C (G)
Problems to solve and measures to take
Critics gon cry, and Haters gonna hate
But it doesn’t faze us, oh my how we’ve grown
We on that dinner sunset and Nina Simone
Fighting for Freedom
(new song, no mp3 yet!)
Key: A
Progression: 2 5 1 6
Intro: Ooh - Aah
Verse 1 (Bm E A F#m)
Ding dong
Is that freedom in the distance I hear
Sing song
I thought I heard it but it’s not very clear
Too long
It takes to travel to the least of these
To people like me
Verse 2 (Bm E A F#m)
(Ooh - Aah)
Bang bang
Goes the bullet all over the world
Shame shame
How the rich will use the poor boys and girls
Gang gang
Were they fighting for the least of these
For people like me
Chorus (Bm E A F#m)
All this time, all this time (one echo)
You were fighting for your freedom
All this time, all this time (one echo)
You were fighting for your freedom
But never for mine (echo)
It was never for mine (echo)
It was never for mine (echo)
End: It was never for mine (together)
Girl Trip
Verse 1
Am
Yes, it’s about that time
C
I’m ready to clear my mind
G
Braid my hair, I’ll be packing light
Bikini and a bottle of wine
Am
Yes, gonna call my friends
C
A Molotov cocktail, special blend
G
Sisters, hell bound, to no end
Ladies, let the fun begin
Chorus
F
Get your tickets, time to fly
C
Leave behind that 9 to 5
G
Pour the drinks and let’s get lit
It’s time for another girl trip
F
Book the rooms at the hotel
C
Set aside some cash for bail
G
Bad behavior, let it rip
It’s time for another girl trip
Hook
Yeah, yeah,
Verse 2
Am
First, we always need the mama
C
Keep us together and control the drama
G
Wisdom and grace like Michelle Obama
You know she’s gonna be on ya
Am
Next, we’re gonna need the baddie
C
Pushing the limit, embarrassing daddy
G
Teaching us all how to bounce the fatty
I just hope you’re ready
Chorus
Hook
Bridge (F C G)
F C
Last but certainly not least
C G
The friend who’s always got the drinks
G
Her kind of party’s never over
F
At least until she’s sober
F C
We’re losing our composure
C G
Drowning in the oasis
G
Name a better place than this…
Chorus
Hook (yeah, yeah)
Return to Verse 1 OR Band fades out