1. |
Livin' in a Dream
03:24
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LIVIN’ IN THE DREAM
INTRO: Cmaj7 Am7 Dm7 G13 X 2
CH: I’D RATHER BE THERE/NOT HERE
I’M JUST LIVIN IN THE DREAM X2
1. I’M LOVIN’ THE LIFE I WAS LIVIN’ BY THE SEA
WHAT’S THE GO DON’T YOU KNOW IT WAS MEANT FOR ME
WE HAD IT ONCE AND WE LIVED IT FREE/
JUST LIKE A SUNDAY MORNING BREEZE
IT’S JUST A TEASE/ONLY FADED MEMORIES/AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
WILL U STILL REMEMBER ME/COS BABY U AND ME WE WERE MEANT TO BE
INST: RIFF X2
2. SO WE’LL BE CHECKIN’ AND REPPIN’ THIS SHIT
I’M KICKING BACK COS MAYBE NOW WE GOT A NUMBER ONE HIT
WELCOME TO THE GOOD LIFE / WE WERE MEANT TO SHINE
IF LOVING YOU IS A CRIME THEN I’LL DO THE TIME
25 TO LIFE/ ME ‘N U MY FUTURE WIFE/ A LIFE SENTENCE/I’D DO IT TWICE
EVEN THRICE / INFINITY WOULD BE NICE
CHORUS: I’D RATHER BE THERE / NOT HERE
I’M JUST LIVIN’ IN THE DREAM X2
BRIDGE INST: Fma7 Em7 Dm7 Cmaj7 / Fma7 Em7 Dm7 G13
INST: RIFF OVER V CHORDS
3. SO BABY MEET ME AT THE GATE/ DON’T BE LATE/ DON’T PROCRASTINATE/
IT’S OUR FATE/ JUST CAN’T WAIT TO TAKE YOU ON A DATE
GIRL I’M IN A FIX/ THAT CLOCK JUST TICKS AND TICKS
AND IN THE NICK OF TIME / WE’RE IN THE MIX
WE’RE THE DREAM TEAM/ A LOVE MAKING MACHINE
LIVIN’BY THE SEA/IN PERFECT HARMONY/LIVIN’ IN THE DREAM
CHORUS: I’D RATHER BE THERE NOT HERE
I, JUST LIVIN’ IN THE DREAM…. X 2
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2. |
In My Cell
04:05
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IN MY CELL
V1. Amaj7 Amaj7/F# E 11 etc…
Door slams and I’m counting down /hope the squad don’t come around
Same old songs on the radio /and ive seen all those old TV shows
Amaj7 Amaj7/F# E 11 etc…
CH: In my cell / Long Bay Hotel
Ocean view/Gourmet food
C#m F#m7
Is it a refuge or a cage
Bm7 E11
I just don’t care ‘cos now I’m kickin’ back
Amaj7 Amaj7/F# E 11 etc…
In my cell in my cell
Amaj7 Amaj7/F# E 11 etc…
V2: At least I got a bed / and the Voices in my head
Got all my demons here / but I gotta face my fear
In the mirror I can see/ the man I used to be
Thinking ‘bout the world outside
Has that user inside me died?
Amaj7 Amaj7/F# E 11 etc…
CH: in my cell etc..
Bridge: (Instrumental) F#m B Bm7 E7
Amaj7 Amaj7/F# E11 etc
3. At least I’ve got my phones/to take me into the zone
I’m no longer in my head/now all the fear has fled
I hope you hearing me girl/ as I write another letter..
Ch: In my cell/ Long Bay Hotel etc…
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3. |
Time's Up
04:38
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TIME’S UP
Em G C etc..
TIME’S UP / MY TIME’S DONE AND I’M SCARED TO LEAVE
FOR MOST CRIMS GETTING OUT IS A DREAM
BUT IT’S A NIGHTMARE FOR ME
WALK OUT THE GATE / WHAT WILL BE MY FATE
AIN’T NO ONE WAITING FOR ME
CRISIS CHEQUE IN MY POCKET/BOOB SHOES ON MY FEET
I’M STRESSING OUT IN A STRANGE TOWN / I’M FEELING SO MUCH HEAT
IT’S FUCKED UP HOW MANY TIMES I’VE DREAMT OF THIS
BUT NOW IN THE LIGHT OF DAY
NOTHING’S MET MY EXPECTATIONS / NOTHING’S GONE MY WAY
G D Am
CH: TIME’S UP STILL MUSTERING UP / BUT PAROLE WON’T LET ME GO
G D C
MY BAG IS PACKED/ I WON’T LOOK BACK /ON THE THINGS I USED TO KNOW
HAS THE WORLD CHANGED SINCE I BEEN IN THE CAGE/ IS SOCIETY READY FOR ME?
THE STAGE IS SET/ AM I STILL A THREAT / WILL I EVER LET MYSELF FREE?
2. OLD THREATS / SAME OLD DEBTS/ THEY KEEP ON CHASING ME
THE OUTSIDE WORLS / LOOKS LIKE A PEARL/ BUT IT’S JUST TOO DEEP TO REACH
OLD MATES / WHO LEFT ME AT THE GATES / AND NEVER CAME TO VISIT ME
WHEN I PICK UP THE PHONE / WILL THEY SPOT ME A LOAN/ ORGIVE ME THE 3RD DEGREE
GOOD FOOD GOOD WOMAN/GOOD TIMES GOOD LIVIN’ / IS WHAT I WANT FROM LIFE
THEY’RE THE TYPE OF THINGS I CAN’T GET NO MORE/ WITH A BALLY AND A KNIFE
SO I KNOW WHAT I WAN’T / I’M PUTTING IT BLUNT/ TIME TO GROW UP AND GET IT
WE GOTTA MAKE UP LOST TIME / ALL THE DRUGS, ALL THE CRIME / WE GOTTA FORGIVE AND FORGET IT
CH: TIMES UP ETC..
3. LONG DAY IN THE YARD / PLAYING HARD / THINKIN’ ‘BOUT THE TIME THEY TOOK ME AWAY
I PRAY WE’LL STILL PLAY RIGHT / CAN’T WAIT TO HOLD YOU AT NIGHT/DO YOU WANT ME TO STAY
A LONELY BOY IN THE BAY / SIT IN WAIT FOR THE DAY / THEY FINALLY SET ME FREE…
I’M TOO AT HOME IN HERE/ MY BIGGEST FEAR/I’M SURE WE’D BOTH AGREE
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4. |
Green Eyed Angel
04:02
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GREEN EYED ANGEL
C Em G etc
V1: I remember the first time that I saw you
I had never approached a girl like you before
Your jet-black hair caught my attention
And I never been the same since then
C Am
CH: Montana when look at me with those big green eyes
C Am
(oohhh those green eyes)
G
Make me feel like I’m alive
G7 C
Make me feel like I’m your life
C Em G etc
V2: When I’m around you I feel free
You and me against the world
I’m not ashamed to be me anymore
I’m just not afraid anymore
C
CH: Montana… etc
Bridge (inst): F G Am Am Dm Dm7 G G7
C Em G
V3: I got your name tattooed across my heart
I’ll be there for you no matter what
To put a smile on your face / any time any place
It’s you and me against the human race
Ch: Montana …etc…
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5. |
Oompa Loompa Blues
04:47
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OOMPA LOOMPA BLUES
1. I WOKE UP THIS MORNING/TIME TO STAND IN THE MUSTER LINE
I WOKE UP THIS MORNING/TIME TO STAND IN THE MUSTER LINE
IT WAS EARLY IN THE MORNING SO IWASN’T FEELING SO FINE
2. I HADN’T HAD MY METHADONE (COFFEE) FELT LIKE I WAS DYING
I HADN’T HAD MY METHADONE (COFFEE) FELT LIKE I WAS DYING
BUT ONCE I HAD THAT HIT BABY / I WILL BE FLYING
3. I GOT THE THURSDAY MORNING BLUES COS I GOT DEBTS TO PAY
I GOT THE THURSDAY MORNING BLUES COS I GOT DEBTS TO PAY
AND IF I DON’T PAY THEM / I’LL BE IN A WORLD OF PAIN
4. HEADING DOWN TO THE GYM/I’M GONNA BRING MY A GAME
HEADING DOWN TO THE GYM/I’M GONNA BRING MY A GAME
HIT THE WEIGHTS, PUNCH THAT BAG / NO PAIN NO GAIN
5. I GOT THOSE OOMPA LOOMPA BLUES / I’M SICK OF PLAYING THESE SILLY GAMES
I GOT THOSE OOMPA LOOMPA BLUES / I’M SICK OF PLAYING THESE
SILLY GAMES
I CAN’T WAIT TO GET OUTTA HERE / BEFORE I GO INSANE
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6. |
Praying For You
02:51
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7. |
Barkindji Brothers
02:37
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8. |
My Happiness
02:32
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9. |
My Little Gal
02:54
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10. |
Forgive Me
04:28
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11. |
Going Places
04:22
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GOIN’ PLACES
INTRO: Emaj7 F#m7 X 3 B9#11
Emaj7 F#m7
1. TIRED OF LIVIN’ THE SAME OLD LIFE
Emaj7 F#m7
I’M SO OVER BEING IN STRIFE
Emaj7 F#m7
GIRL I FEEL A CHANGE IS ON THE WIND
B11
TIME FOR A NEW THING TO BEGIN
Emaj7 F#m7
2. BABY WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME WITH ME
Emaj7 F#m7
WE COULD SAIL THE SEVEN SEAS
Emaj7 F#m7
CAST OUR WORRIES OVERBOARD
B11
OUR HAPPINESS WILL BE ASSURED
A Abm
CH: I WANNA GO PLACES WITH YOU BABE
B C#m7
WE COULD SHARE THIS BIG WILD WORLD
A Abm
WANNA GET AWAY WITH YOU BABE
Bsus Emaj7
AND LET THE SAILS OF LOVE UNFURL
SOLO OVER INTRO- RAP OVER VERSE
Emaj7 F#m7
3. CAUGHT IN YOUR BRIGHT LIGHTS AND BLINDED BY YOUR BEAUTY
Emaj7 F#m7
BLURRING MY EYES IN KALEIDOSCOPIC FURY
Emaj7 F#m7
SAILING INTO HAVING SUCH A GOOD TIME
B11
BLUES SKIES AHEAD NOT A STORM IN SIGHT
A Abm
CH: I WANNA GO PLACES WITH YOU BABE etc…
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12. |
Too Young
02:07
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13. |
Vulcanaartridge
03:33
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14. |
Gimme One
03:27
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15. |
Ngara Nura Blues
05:26
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NGARA NURA BLUES KEY OF A
1. WOKE UP THIS MORNING/ PICKED UP MY METHADONE X2
I CLICKED ON THE JUG / TRIED TO HAVE A BUNGER ON MY OWN
2. I GOTTA CALL MY BABY / GOTTA LINE UP FOR THE PHONE
THOUGHTS RUNNING THROUGH MY HEAD / IS SHE HOME ALONE?
3. YOU HEAR THE DREADED SPEAKER/ WAS THAT MY NAME THAT THEY CALLED
IS IT GOOD NEWS OR BAD NEWS / WHAT DO THEY WANT ME FOR
4. GOING TO A MEETING / TALK ABOUT MY TROUBLED LIFE
ALL THOSE DRUGS AND ALCOHOL / ALWAYS SEEM TO BRING ME STRIFE
5. I’M TIRED OF ALL THE BULLSHIT / WANNA GET OUT AND BE FREE
FREE FROM GAOL GROUNDHOG DAY / AND THIS SYSTEM KILLING ME
6. GOT THE NGARA NURA BLUES / GONNA MAKE A NEW LIFE FOR ME
TIME TO STOP THIS FIGHTING / TIME TO FACE REALITY
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16. |
Bathurst Gaol
02:46
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17. |
Soul Revival
03:13
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SOUL REVIVAL:
V1
I, WOKE UP THIS MORNING
WALKING DOWN THE STREETS THAT I ROAMED
THINKING BOUT MY PEOPLE
AND YEARNING FOR MY BEAUTIFUL HOME.
V2
DAMN, I WAS ONLY DREAMIN
I’M STILL LYING HERE IN MY CELL
THINKING BOUT MY FUTURE
LEARNING, ONLY TIME WILL TELL
CHORUS:
I NEED A SOUL, REVIVAL
GOTTA FIND MY WAY
SOUL REVIVAL,
I’M PRAYING EVERY SINGLE DAY
V3:
SO, WHEN YOU GO WALKING
DOWN THE RIGHTEOUS PATH
YOU, ONLY LIVE ONCE, MAN
SO LIVE IT LIKE IT IS YOUR LAST
CHORUS:
I NEED A SOUL, REVIVAL
GOTTA FIND MY WAY
SOUL REVIVAL,
I’M PRAYING EVERY SINGLE DAY
SPOKEN WORD:
WE ARE WARRIORS, BECAUSE, EVEN WHEN WE FALL AND SUFFER HARD
WE STILL HAVE THE STRENGTH AND HUMILITY TO REVIVE OUR LIVES AFTER OUR MISTAKES
AND WORK TOWARDS A SOUL REVIVAL
CHORUS:
I NEED A SOUL, REVIVAL
GOTTA FIND MY WAY
SOUL REVIVAL,
I’M PRAYING EVERY SINGLE DAY
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18. |
Fright
02:44
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FRIGHTFUL BELIEF
1. CAN YOU HELP ME TO LEAVE / ESCAPE FROM THIS PLEASE
TOO MANY PEOPLE TALKING ‘BOUT THE SAME OLD THING
DON’T WANNA BELIEVE/WHAT IT IS THAT I SEE
SO MANY CRAZY FOOLS AROUND SURROUNDING ME
CH: I WANNA FLY-BUT I RUN AND HIDE
HEADIN’ FOR THE SHADOWS AND THE DARK OF THE NIGHT
IT’S RAINING TONIGHT / DANCIN’ WITH THE LIGHTS
AND HIDING ALL THE TEARS AS I CRY
2. I’M ALONE AND COLD
CRAWLING FROM THE WRECKAGE OF THE LIFE THAT I SOLD
BUT I KNOW THERE’S MORE / MEANING IN LIFE
WOULDN’T IT BE NICE TO LOVE AND HOLD
RAP: DON’T WANNA SLEEP/IF I GOTTA WAKE UP TO THE SAME
CLOUDS IN MY HEART/FROM THE BURDEN OF SHAME
IF I LET THIS LIFE DOWN/SO SORRY I HURT YOU
I CAN’T DO THIS AGAIN
FAITH RISES UP ONLY TO FALL
I’M LEANING ON THE LORD/HE KNOWS ALL
I MISS MY FAMILY AND THEY MISS ME
I SURRENDER NOW BECAUSE OF LOVE/NOW I BELIEVE
3. CAN YOU TELL / IVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS HELL
I’D RATHER WALK THAT BEACH/IT’S AMAZING NOW
CHORUS: I WANNA FLY etc..
CODA: I'M DANCING IN THE RAIN / HIDING ALL MY FACE
HIDING ALL THE TEARS AS I CRY X3
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19. |
Gettin' Outta Here Bues
04:33
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GETTING’ OUTTA HERE BLUES
V1. I’M COUNTING THE DAYS TIL I GET OUT OF LONG BAY X2
IVE DONE SO MANY YEARS HERE/ I THINK IT’S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE
2. I GOTTA GET SOME NEW SHOES/ SO I CAN KICK THESE GAOL BLUES X2
GOTTA GET A PAIR OF CHINOS/AND A HOTEL ROOM FOR TWO
3. NEED TO FIND A MEETING/ I STILL GOT THOSE 12 STEP BLUES X2
AND THEN I’LL HEAD BACK LATER/TO MY GOOD WOMAN’S FOOD
4. I’M WAKING IN THE MORNING/ GOT MY KIDS AROUND ME TOO X2
RATHER LOOK AT THEIR FACES/THAN THOSE BIG OLD MEN IN BLUE
5. I’M GONNA HAVE A NEW LIFE/I BEEN 12 MONTHS CLEAN TODAY X2
REMEMBER ‘EASY DOES IT’/ GONNA LIVE IT DAY BY DAY
6. I’M COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS SINCE I GOT OUT OF LONG BAY X2
I DID SO MANY YEARS THERE/ AND I’M GLAD I MADE THE CHANGE
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20. |
Angel/Devil
05:06
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YOU’RE MY ANGEL
G Am
V1. BEFORE I MET YOU, I WAS DOWN IN A HOLE
D G
I’D ALMOST GIVEN UP SO MANY TIMES
G Am
BUT I’D ALWAYS SAVE FACE AND PRETEND THAT I’M FINE
D G
AND THEN YOU CAME INTO MY LIFE
G Am
2. LIKE A DIAMOND SO PRECIOUS, I’M DOWN ON ONE KNEE
D G
YOU MAKE ME FEEL COMPLETE
G Am
YOU’RE SO GORGEOUS, SO BEAUTIFUL, OH BABY CAN’T YOU SEE
D G
YOU’RE EVERYTHING TO ME
G C
CH: YOU’RE MY ANGEL MY DEVIL, MY SAVIOUR MY SAINT
D G Bm, Am, G
OH BABY, YOU’RE MY LIFE
G Am
3. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, YOU’RE MY GUIDING LIGHT
D G
YOU’RE STAR IT BURNS SO BRIGHT
G Am
WITHOUT YOU, I’M NOTHING, LESS THAN A WHOLE
D G
FORGIVE ME BABY, SAVE MY LIFE
G C
CH: YOU’RE MY ANGEL MY DEVIL, MY SAVIOUR MY SAINT
D G Bm, Am, G
OH BABY, YOU’RE MY LIFE (OOH, OOH, OOH)
BR: Am, C, Am, C, G / Bm, Am, G, Bm, Am, G
G C
CH: YOU’RE MY ANGEL MY DEVIL, MY SAVIOUR MY SAINT
D G BM, AM, G
OH BABY, YOU’RE MY LIFE (OOH, OOH, OOH) x2
CODA: Bm, AmG (OOH, OOH, OOH HARMONY, REPEAT UNTIL FADE OUT)
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Songbirds NSW, Australia
Songs written and recorded in NSW Prisons as part of Community Restorative Centre's 'Songbirds' project. Produced, Arranged and Mixed by Murray Cook at Fuddsville Studios. Mastered by Stefan Petridis. Artwork by members of CRC Prison Art Program. All songs except #17 (c) 2019. Thanks to Adam Nobilia,Mindy, Alison Maya Luana, Jedda, Redfern Community Cenre and Kitty from Troy Horse for Graphics ... more
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