1. |
Yes
04:40
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INSTRUMENTAL
VERSE 1
Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G
One of these days, when I’m not afraid I’ll be saying.
Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G
One of these nights, when you’re out of sight I’ll be praying. I’ll be praying.
Fmaj7/C/G Cmaj7+9/C/G
Going to take it the whole road, Going to make it the whole darn way
Fmaj7/C/G tacet Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G
Nothing gonna to stop me from saying, from saying “Yes”!
CHORUS 1 & REPEAT
Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G
Yes, I’ll be saying, Yes, to my love.
Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G
Yes, to the love surrounding me. Yes, to the blessings of everyday.
Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G
Yes, to the rest of my life.
REFRAIN 1
Fmaj7/C/G Cmaj7+9/C/G
There’s only two ways that you can go, on is yes and the other is no.
Fmaj7/C/G Cmaj7+9/C/G
There’s only two questions you ever ask, are you sharing more or are you sharing less?
Fmaj7/C/G tacet Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G
Nothing gonna to stop me from saying, from saying “Yes”!
REPEAT CHORUS 1
CHORUS 2
Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G
Yes, to the way it’s always been. Yes, since the dawn of time.
Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G
Yes, to the loving that’s been expressed. Yes, to the sunrise in your eyes.
Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G
Yes, I’ll be saying, nothing less than “Yes”!
Cmaj7+9/C/G Fmaj7/C/G
Nothing less than “Yes”! (2nd voice: Oh, no, no, no).
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2. |
Nobody Gonna Save Me
04:35
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INTRODUCTION (Harmonica/Key of G)
VERSE 1
Em Am7
Yes, and, I’ve been, I’ve been all around the world.
Em Am7 Em Am7
And I’ve seen people, people everywhere I go. People are mostly the same.
Em Am7
Everybody’s wishing and a wanting, hoping and a dreaming.
Em Am7 Em Am7tacet
That someone from somewhere will save them. That someone will save them.
REFRAIN 1
Em Am7
And there’s one thing, only one thing I know.
Em Am7
There’s only one thing, I might really know.
Em Am7
Yes, in all my life there’s only one thing I really know.
Em Am7
There’s only one thing, I might really know.
CHORUS
Em Am7
Nobody’s gonna save me, from myself.
Em Am7
Nobody’s gonna save me, I know there ain’t no one else.
Em Am7
Nobody’s gonna save me, from myself.
Em Am7
Nobody’s gonna save me, I know there ain’t no one else.
Em Am7 Em Am7
There ain’t no one else.
REPEAT VERSE 1
REFRAIN 2
Em Am7
Nobody’s gonna come down, nobody’s gonna come down from heaven.
Em Am7
Nobody’s gonna come ‘round and say they’ll love you forever.
Em Am7
Nobody’s gonna hand you a blank check and say, “Hey, Johnny do now whatever you will.”
Em Am7 Em Am7tacet
There ain’t no one from nowhere to save me, from myself.
Emtacet Am7 Am Am7
Nobody’s gonna save me.
REPEAT LAST LINE TO END
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3. |
O' Lover
03:36
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INTRODUCTION
VERSE 1
Am Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 Gm/D Bbmaj7 Bb Bbmaj7
If you could know me through the eyes that I see you.
Dmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 A Asus4
Maybe then you’d comprehend the beauty you are to me.
Am Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 Gm/D Bbmaj7 Bb Bbmaj7
A woman in a body, who looks as if she’s twenty.
Dmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 A Asus4
In spirit she is older, much more than me and wiser.
REFRAIN 1
Dmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 D7 Bm7 D7
Then why don’t you believe me, when I show the ways I love you.
Gmaj7 A
And all the words you’ve said before don’t mean a doggone thing?
VERSE 2
Am Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 Gm/D Bbmaj7 Bb Bbmaj7
For the union of our spirits, that will last forever.
Dmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 A Asus4
Even if our bodies, do part this very day.
Am Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 Gm/D Bbmaj7 Bb Bbmaj7
You know I would like to marry, and raise a gentle family.
Dmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 A Asus4
And you would like to wander still, and go your single way.
REFRAIN 2
Dmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 D7 Bm7 D7
Then why do words deny me, as I confess of my passion.
Gmaj7 A
And you seem not to hear me, as if I wasn’t there.
VERSE 3
Am Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 Gm/D Bbmaj7 Bb Bbmaj7
O’ Lover we’ve been everywhere, two human lovers can.
Dmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 A Asus4
Now, the time has come for knowing, the future of our caring.
REFRAIN 3
Dmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 D7 Bm7 D7
Will it be one forever? Will it be by choice?
Gmaj7 A
Will we live in love until the end, of life upon the Earth?
REPEAT VERSE 3
FINALE
Dmaj7 Gm/D Dmaj7 Gm/D D
O’ Lover. O’Lover. O’Lover. O’Lover.
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4. |
Beyond War
05:16
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VERSE 1
G D Am Bm C D7
In the nuclear age, eight minutes away from perpetual annihilation.
G D Am Bm C D7
We cannot ignore, conditioned indifference, or turning our eyes away.
G D Am Bm C D7
In the nuclear age, one million Hiroshima’s, awaiting decisions.
G D Am Bm C D7
No one really survives, a post-nuclear war. We cannot deny no more.
REFRAIN 1
Bm Am Bm G
The root cause of war, is the way of our thinking.
C D7 G
In a world where everything has changed.
REFRAIN 2
Bm Am Bm C
Break through the illusion, that war can be won.
Bm C D7
That war in our time will endure.
Bm Am Bm C
Break through the illusion, that they will not let us.
Bm C D7
There’s nothing I can do. (percussion flourishes with hot bass line)
REFRAIN 3
Bm Am Bm Am
What’ll be our destiny? What’ll be our foolish reasons?
C D C D
To deny the now obvious fact. That our mutual survival.
C D C D
Depends on both you and I. Choosing to live (2nd voice: I’d rather not die).
C Dtacet
For ourselves and our children.
CHORUS
Bm Am
Choosing a world Beyond War (2nd voice: We’re Beyond War).
Bm Am
A world Beyond War (2nd voice: We’re Beyond War).
D7
A World Beyond War (mini-nuclear explosion with percussion)
INSTRUMENTAL (saxophone and harmonica)
VERSE 2
G D Am Bm C D7
The way we’ve been thinking, drifing towards disaster, denying our darker side.
G D Am Bm C D7
The part of me, I don’t want to see. For fear of losing what I believe.
G D Am Bm C D7
Black or white, right or wrong, this mode of our thinking must change.
G D Am Bm C D7
To you and I, the Earth and sky, creates no enemy.
REFRAIN 1
Bm Am Bm D7
This mode of our thinking, must yield to a fresh way to be (instrumental fill).
Bm Am Bm D7
The dream of all ages, living in a world Beyond War (percussion flourishes).
REPEAT REFRAIN 2
REFRAIN 3
Bm Am Bm Am
Choosing to give, working together.
C D C D
To yield our rigid positions. And open to knowing.
C D
Seeing each other as one (2nd voice: we are one people).
C D C Dtacet
One Earth together. We are one mind.
OPTIONAL VERSE 3
G D Am Bm C D7
Holding the vision, of a world Beyond War. Commitment towards a common goal.
G D Am Bm C D7
Building foundations of mutual agreement, a process towards the choice.
G D Am Bm C D7
Knowing enough to decide, taking action for a change. Awaiting you & I in such a world.
G D Am Bm C D7
Resolving our conflicts, without the tools of war, with the courage to face our fears.
REPEAT CHORUS & END
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5. |
Back on Purpose
03:16
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VERSE 1
A D A
When I feel myself drifting away.
Bm E7
I forget what I came here for.
A D A
And when my heart is slipping away.
D7
I call your name.
F#m
You look at me.
D7 Esus E7 A D A tacet
Your eyes they remind me of who I want to be.
CHORUS
Dmaj7 Esus Dmaj7 Esus
Back on, Back on Purpose
Dmaj7 Esus C#m Esus
Back on, Back on Purpose
VERSE 2
A D A
I get so high when I'm with you.
Bm E7
Sometimes I want to run away.
A D A
And when you go as I know you must.
Bm E7
My heart just tears and aches.
D7 A7 D7 A7
So I look up at the stars and sun.
D7 A7 D7 A7
Just to remember where I am.
F#m
You know I feel so small.
F#m Esus F#m Esus
And sometimes so huge.
D E7 A D A tacet
I just want to swallow it all.
CHORUS
REFRAIN
Dmaj7 Esus
Round and round the world once more.
Dmaj7 Esus
I find myself standing at your door.
Dmaj7 Esus
Will you open up and let me in?
Dmaj7 Esus
Get me on purpose once again.
REPEAT CHORUS TWICE THEN END
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6. |
Wanting A Light
04:48
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INTRODUCTION (Harmonica/Key of G)
VERSE 1
G Bm C D7 G Bm
Was there ever a time, when you woke up from dreaming in the night.
C D7 G Bm
Wondering where you were, and who you are?
C D7
Stumbling around in the darkness…
CHORUS (Wanting-1st, Looking-2nd, Having-3rd, Giving-4th)
G Bm
Wanting a Light to shine on.
C D7
Wanting a Light to shine on.
G Bm
Wanting a Light to shine on.
C D7(tacet at end) G
Wanting a Light to shine on, shine on me (shine on you-2nd & 3rd , shine on everyone-4th)
VERSE 2
G Bm C D7 G Bm
Was there ever a time, when you opened, just opened up your eye.
C D7 G Bm
And crying a tear, for all humanity.
C D7
We’re all strangers in this land,
G Bm C D7
Caught between the dream and reality.
REPEAT CHORUS
INSTRUMENTAL
VERSE 3
G Bm C D7 G
Was there ever a time, when you’re feeling so lonely you could die.
Bm C D7 G Bm
It’s not your pain your feeling, it’s your healing.
C D7 G Bm
It’s not a sorrow all your own, not your anger or your fear,
C D7 G Bm
Not your grief or endless tears, it’s your healing.
C D7
Blessings from the Creator.
REPEAT CHORUS
VERSE 4
G Bm C D7 G
Was there ever a time, when you’re felt open, open to everyone.
Bm C D7 G Bm
Man, woman and child, are gifts of Earth and sky.
C D7
An ocean of loving to be.
REPEAT CHORUS & END
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7. |
Fresh Wave
03:35
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INTRODUCTION (Harmonica/Key of A)
CHORUS
F#m Bm E7
A Fresh Wave is coming, I smell it coming round the bend.
F#m Bm E7
A Fresh Wave is coming, I feel it coming round the bend.
F#m Bm E7
A Fresh Wave is coming, I hear it coming round the bend.
F#m Bm E7 F#m Bm E7
A Fresh Wave is coming, I can taste it. I can taste it.
REFRAIN 1
C#m Bm E7 F#m Bm E7
I don’t know nothing, about what the future holds for me (for us).
C#m Bm E7 F#m Bm E7
I don’t know nothing, excepting what I see (feel, know, be) somehow.
F#m Bm E7 F#m Bm E7
What we see (feel, know, be) somehow. What we see (feel, know, be) somehow.
INSTRUMENTAL
REPEAT CHORUS
REPEAT REFRAIN 1
REFRAIN 2
F#m Bm E7
The old world is dying, it’s shaking and it’s gonna fail.
F#m Bm E7
The new world is coming, and it’s gonna change us all.
REPEAT CHORUS TO END
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8. |
We Are Rainbow
05:27
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VERSE 1
Em7 Am7
Wherever the Rainbow goes I will follow.
Em7 Am7
Bringing my gifts of passion to share.
Em7 Am7
I will sing and dance with you ‘til the dawning of the new day.
Em7 Am7 B7+9 tacet Em7 Am7
To the beat of the drum and my heart I will go. I will go.
VERSE 2
Em7 Am7
Wherever the Family goes calls I am needed.
Em7 Am7
My life’s blood and breath will serve ‘til I die.
Em7 Am7
I will heal your wounded, feed all the brothers and sisters
Em7 Am7 B7+9 tacet Em7 Am7
We are the changed world reborn called Rainbow. Called Rainbow.
INSTRUMENTAL
REFRAIN 1
C#m Emaj7
We are the changed world called Rainbow.
C#m Emaj7
Gathering and blending all the walks and ways.
C#m Emaj7
In circles we dance around the fire.
C#m Emaj7 Dmaj7 B7 tacet
And sing our prayers and praises, for the peaceful people of the day.
E Emaj7 Dmaj7
We Are Rainbow.
REFRAIN 2
C#m Emaj7
We are the children called Rainbow.
C#m Emaj7
With flowers and incense in our hair.
C#m Emaj7
Crystalline eyes to the universe.
C#m Emaj7 Dmaj7 B7 tacet
Return to earth and fill your dreams with lovelights in your eyes.
REFRAIN 3
E Emaj7 Dmaj7 B7
We Are Rainbow.
E Emaj7 Dmaj7 B7
We Are Rainbow.
E Emaj7 Dmaj7 B7
Family
E Emaj7 Dmaj7 B7
Family
E Emaj7 Dmaj7 B7 END
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9. |
Being In Communications
04:10
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INSTRUMENTAL
CHORUS TWICE
G bar Am bar
Being in Communications.
Bm bar C D7
Being In Formation.
VERSE 1
G bar Bm bar
Share your journey.
C D7
Your troubles and your fears.
G bar Am bar
They will fall from importance.
C D7
As you communicate them here.
G bar Bm bar
Share your journey.
C D7
Your insights and your dreams.
G bar Am bar
They'll rise like jewels in light.
C D7
If you communicate with me.
REPEAT CHORUS TWICE
VERSE 2
G bar Bm bar
The living message who you are.
C D7
The love and sensation.
G bar Bm bar
Reaching out your hand to me.
C D7
Will bring us such elation.
G bar Bm bar
What I really want is.
C D7
That our love will fly together.
G bar Bm bar
Hand-in-hand our working will
C D7
Be blessed with manifestation.
REPEAT CHORUS TWICE
VERSE 3
G bar Bm bar
Be kind to your family.
C D7
Your lovers and your friends.
G bar Bm bar
Be kind to the strangers.
C D7
Who have hurts yet to mend.
G Bm
Be the brightest light around.
C D7
Everywhere you go.
G Bm
Sharing love will make you whole.
C D7
In anything you do.
REPEAT CHORUS TWICE TO END
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10. |
Beloved One
04:46
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VERSE 1
F#m E A
Since you came into this world.
Amaj7 E
I've known heartache and joy.
F#m E A
I love you, oh, so dearly.
Amaj7 E
'Cause you are my little boy.
CHORUS 1
Amaj7 D
Up you grew so swiftly.
Amaj7 D Amaj7
I was there to help you grow.
D Amaj7
There were times I had to go.
F#m E
My worldly work was calling.
A E tacet
And your momma left that day.
Amaj7 D Amaj7 D Amaj7 D
No blame. No blame. No blame.
CHORUS 2
Amaj7 D
I want to be near you.
Amaj7 D Amaj7
There's nothing more I'd rather do.
D Amaj7
Than to spend my days with you.
F#m E
But your momma took you far away.
A E tacet
Casting judgments that have touched me.
Amaj7 D Amaj7 D Amaj7 D
To this very day. Through this very day.
VERSE 2
F#m E A
Don't forget my shining love.
Amaj7 E
Though I cannot chase you down.
F#m E A
You will come to me again.
Amaj7 E
In the light of the rising sun.
CHORUS 3
Amaj7 D
Envision your mother and father.
Amaj7 D Amaj7
Melting into a brighter sun.
D Amaj7
You will know what can be done.
F#m E tacet
And the time we've left together.
Amaj7 D
Is an Eternal One.
Amaj7 D
Eternal One.
Amaj7 D
You are my son.
Amaj7 D tacet
Beloved One.
Amaj7
Beloved One.
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11. |
No Pain
03:52
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INTRODUCTION (Harmonica/Key of C)
VERSE 1
C G Am Dm7 G7
Nobody feels no pain. We simply talk it all away.
C G Am
All this anger and war we’ve been making.
F Gbar C
And talk of brotherhood (sisterhood) when we’ve been faking.
Dm7 G7 C G Am
So easy to forget the broken hearts, scattered all across the world.
Dm7 G7 C
Why so few of our dreams are really coming true?
VERSE 2
C G Am Dm7 G7
Is there no room for caring. In the busy life we’ve created.
C G Am
So ambitious, so afraid to slow the pace.
F Gbar
Take the risk and slow it down.
C G Am
One finger up and the other to the ground.
Dm7 G7 C
Is there no place for a heart full of daring?
REFRAIN
F Gbar C
There was a time long ago when I believed in words,
F Gbar C
And I needed high ideals to save the day.
F Gbar
I carried signs of peace not war,
C G Am
But our minds were fighting more and more,
Dm7 G7 C
And our hearts were laden with the tears of people crying.
INSTRUMENTAL
VERSE 3
C G Am Dm7 G7 C
Can’t you feel no rage? Bury anger and the fear beneath the sheltered rain.
F G
It still burns cold in the night,
Am C
When you’re alone in your dreams.
F Gbar Am
You will awaken one day and remember how to feel broken.
Dm7 G7 C
Listen hard to every word you’ve spoken.
REPEAT VERSE 1 & END
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12. |
Drop Away
03:46
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INTRODUCTION (For Piano)
VERSE 1
Gm Ab
Come walk with me, by the rarified sea.
Gm Ab Bb
One drop is all it will take, to make a sacrament of, all your worldly ways.
CHORUS 1
Db Ab
Will Drop Away. Will Drop Away, ehh.
Db Ab
Will Drop Away. Will Drop Away, ehh,
Eb Gm Fmtacet
Like the chains upon your eyes.
INSTRUMENTAL
VERSE 1
Gm Ab
Come sit with me, by the hillside of the city.
Gm Ab
And gaze upon the houses, lighted by your fears.
REFRAIN 1
Eb Gm Ab
Your hunger will never be fed, until your prayers bless the bread.
Eb Gm Ab
Your thirst will never be quenched, until you surrender the rest.
Db Ab
All your fears. All your lusts. All the desires you cannot trust.
Db Ab
Will Drop Away. Will Drop Away, ehh.
Db Ab
All your sorrows. All your grief. Every pain crying for release.
Db Ab
Will Drop Away. Will Drop Away, ehh.
CHORUS 2
Db Ab
Will Drop Away. Will Drop Away, ehh.
Db Ab
Will Drop Away. Will Drop Away, ehh,
Eb Gm Fmtacet
Then your spirit will be healed.
INSTRUMENTAL
REPEAT VERSE 1 & CHORUS 1 TO END
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Johnny Light Sedona, Arizona
Johnny Light (aka Pretzelman) was raised in a musical family learning classical music from 5 - 12. He started playing guitar, songwriting and performing at 12. He has performed in thousands of concerts over the last five decades. Along with other musicians he challenged the anti-busking laws bringing street music back to New Orleans in the late seventies. ... more
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