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American Cowboy
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AMERICAN COWBOY
John Wayne was a man's man
Tough as nails and harder than leather
Like a legend carved into stone
Just the same in all kinds of weather
He was an American cowboy
Strong and faithful - red, white and blue
Forever searchin' for someone or something and
Ridin' to the rescue, ridin' to the rescue
John Wayne was a quiet man but
He could always tell wrong from right
Whenever the bad guys faced him down
He'd put up the good fight
He was an American cowboy
Strong and faithful - red, white and blue
Forever searchin' for someone or something and
Ridin' to the rescue, ridin' to the rescue
When trouble would come
He'd ride in and save the day and
When the shootin' was done
He'd just get on his horse...and ride...away...
Ridin' to the rescue...
John Wayne was like every man
Not much different from you or I
Standing up for what matters most
Like Mom and apple pie
He was our American cowboy
Strong and faithful - red, white and blue
Forever searchin' for someone or something and
Riding to the rescue...
John Wayne was a man's man (ridin' to the rescue)
Tough as nails and harder than leather (ridin' to the rescue)
Like a legend carved into stone (ridin' to the rescue)
Still the same in all kinds of weather...
He was an American cowboy
He was an American cowboy...
© 2011 by Jerry Vanek
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Carried Away
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CARRIED AWAY
My heart got carried away with itself
My mind couldn’t think about anyone else
I fell head over heels, didn’t know what to say
When I met you my heart got carried away
When your eyes met mine for the first time
My feet didn’t know what to do
Your voice was like music to my ears
I couldn’t hear anyone but you
(chorus)
That very first embrace, when my arms held you
It was like I was holding everything
When my hands, reached out to touch you
My soul felt like it had wings
(chorus)
Your lips (your lips) pressing on mine
My whole body started to tremble
As you made sweet love to me…
My heart got carried away with itself
My mind couldn’t think about anything else
My tongue was tied, didn’t know what to say
When I saw you my heart got carried away
Carried away
Carried away
Carried away
© 2009 by Jerry Vanek
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You Move Me
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YOU MOVE ME
Just like a song on the radio playing
My heart is hearing what your heart is saying
Yeah, you move me
I keep telling myself it was only a kiss (but)
You’re still on my mind, and the taste is still on my lips
Yeah, you move me
I need somebody who stands for something
Someone who ain’t gonna run
Somebody who knows how to keep a promise
Someone who won’t come undone
Someone who moves me (and)
You move me
I love the way that you always get to me
You look in my eyes and you see right through me (baby)
You move me
Just one of your kisses can‘t be enough
So let’s put the top down, life’s looking up (yeah)
You move me
I want a girl who believes in something
Someone who ain’t like the rest
Someone who rocks me but ain’t gonna roll me
Someone who'll give me her best
Someone who moves me (baby)
You move me
(solo)
I need somebody who stands for something
Someone who ain’t gonna run
Somebody who knows how to keep a promise
Someone who won’t come undone
Someone who moves me (and)
You move me (yeah)
You get to me
© 2010 by Jerry Vanek
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Uncommon
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UNCOMMON
Well, I had my fill of the ordinary
Searching for just the right girl and
I knew when I found the extraordinary
There'd be nobody quite like her and now
I've never been so sure (cause)
We've got something uncommon in common
We've got some kind of good thing goin' on
We've got something uncommon in common and
That something can't be wrong
That something can't be wrong
I wouldn't settle for anything less
Than a lifetime companion and friend
She wanted a man and she wanted the best (cause)
Her heart was still on the mend (and)
She didn't wanna be hurt again
We've got something uncommon in common
We've got some kind of good thing goin' on
We've got something uncommon in common and
That something can't be wrong
That something can't be wrong
(instrumental break)
(chorus)
© 2017 by Jerry Vanek
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Love The Right Girl
03:18
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LOVE THE RIGHT GIRL
Love the right girl and she'll do right by you
Love the right girl and she will love you, too
Some will lead you down a path of no return
Might be warm at first, but you get burned and
By the time you learn, it'll be too late (so you better)
(chorus)
Some will take you to a place you shouldn't be
Might seem like paradise, but you're not free and
By the time you see, it'll be too late (so you better)
(chorus)
The wrong girls will waste your time, stringing you along but
The right girl will never do you wrong
(solo)
Love the right girl and she'll do right by you
Love the right girl and she will love you, too
Love the right girl and she will stand by you
Love the right girl and she will love you, too
And she'll do right by you
And she will stand by you
© 2016 by Jerry Vanek
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Only Once In A Lifetime
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ONLY ONCE IN A LIFETIME
Once I thought I knew
What love was about
Well, then I met you and
That's when I found out
Before, I never knew a thing
Well, now I do
Only once in a lifetime could
I ever fall in love
All the others were only
Pale imitations of... you and me
We had a falling out
The way that lovers do (but)
You were back in my lovin' arms
Before the night was through and
Now that you've come back to me
You can't deny
Only once in a lifetime will
You ever fall in love
All the others were only
Pale imitations of... me and you
( solo)
Once I thought I knew
What love was about
Well, then I met you and
That's when I found out
Only once in a lifetime will
I ever fall in love
All the others were only
Pale imitations of... you and me
© 1989 by Jerry Vanek
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Let Me Be The One
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LET ME BE THE ONE
Let me be the one
To ease your mind and dry your tears
Let me kiss the pain away
I will calm your every fear
When your wounded heart is aching and the burden seems too great
I will help you carry the weight
Let me be the one
Let me be the one to hold you on a cold, dark winter’s night
Let me be the one to whisper, everything is gonna be alright
When life starts to get you down, I’ll be here to lift you up
After all is said and done
Let me be the one
Let me be your friend
Though clouds may form and rain may fall
Let me take you in my arms
I’ll be with you through it all
When your restless spirit is searching for shelter from the wind
I’ll be there to let you in
Let me be the one
(chorus)
© 2006 by Jerry Vanek
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Able All The Way Around
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ABLE ALL THE WAY AROUND
She's adorable
Lovable
Kissable
Huggable
Desirable
Delectable
She's able all the way around
She's able to move me like nobody can
She's able to love me just as I am
She's able to lift me up when I'm down
She's able, able...all the way around
She's reliable
Respectable
Undeniably
Impeccable
Incomparable
Unforgettable
She's able all the way around
She's able to move me like nobody can
She's able to love me just as I am
She's able to lift me up when I'm down
She's able, able
She's able, able...all the way around
All the way around
All the way around
© 2014 by Jerry Vanek
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Where Have I Been
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WHERE HAVE I BEEN
When you were lonely, where was I then
When you were smiling (well) I wasn't there again
While I've been selfish, it seems that you've been kind
While you've been patient, it seems that I've been blind
Where have I been all your life girl
While you were right here
What have I done to deserve you
That I might see clear
Might be you knew pain when no one else cared (or)
Needed a good friend, and one was not there
Still you were faithful, while I was untrue
When all that I needed was right there with you
Where have I been all your life (girl)
While you were right here
What have I done to deserve you
That I might see clear
All this time I've hesitated
Meanwhile you, quietly waited
You waited for me...
Where have I been all your life girl
While you were right here
What have I done to deserve you
That I might see clear
© 1988 by Jerry Vanek
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Holiday
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HOLIDAY
It doesn't matter if it's Sunday or the first day of the year
It might be the fourth of July but
I'm still in love with you like I was at the beginning and
Every morning I'm reminded why cause
Every day with you is like Thanksgiving and
Every kiss is like Valentine's day
Every night is like a Christmas morning
Life with you is like a holiday
When I was a child the little things in life
Were the things that always made me smile
Like a special kind of moment on a special kind of day
Somehow makes it all worthwhile
Every day with you is like Thanksgiving and
Every kiss is like Valentine's day
Every night is like a Christmas morning
Life with you is like a holiday
You take me back to that childlike sensation
Of a warm and loving family celebration
Every day with you is like Thanksgiving and
Every kiss is like Valentine's day
Every night is like a Christmas morning
Life with you is like a holiday
Every day with you is a holiday....
© 2014 by Jerry Vanek
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Old Music
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OLD MUSIC
Old music never bores me (please sir)
Won't you play some for me
I like it simple, I like it sweet
I like a song with a good 'ol beat
One that doesn't take all day
To say what it has to say
Na na na, na na na, na na na, na na...
Old music always will be
Imitations rarely thrill me
I like a song with a little soul
A golden age of rock n' roll where
The words always sound brand new
Melody and harmony, too
When the right voice sang a song
Sang it loud, sang it strong
Made you wanna sing along...
(solo)
Old music it's got something
To make this 'ol boy's heart sing
Na na na, na na na, na na na, na na...
Old music never bores me (please sir)
Won't you play some for me
Na na na, na na na, na na na, na na...
Old music...
© 1990 by Jerry Vanek
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12. |
My Aunt Marie
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MY AUNT MARIE
She could make most anything with a needle and thread and
Magic with a sewing machine
Everything she made, was always made to last, and with her
There was no in between
Even when the lights were low, she could still see
My Aunt Marie
Marianne was the baby and when she came along
They knew that it was part of God's plan
Mike was her pride and joy – her first born son and
He grew into a fine young man
Even when the flame went out, she could still see
My Aunt Marie
Somehow she carried on
With her beloved husband John
They did the best they could
After Mike was gone
Even when it all went black, she could still see
My Aunt Marie
She came from Moore, Montana, a family of girls
Country folk who knew right from wrong
She was quiet and shy but firm in her convictions
One day she met a man named John
Even when the sparks would fly, she could still see
My Aunt Marie
Somehow she carried on
With her beloved husband John
They did the best they could
After Mike was gone
Even when it all went dark, she could still see
My Aunt Marie
She could make most anything with a needle and thread...
© 2015 by Jerry Vanek
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