MIKE MCGILL
Singer/songwriter with a friendly, breezy-sound that possesses
a charming quality and will put a laid-back smile on your face.
Keep On
Many years have passed you by
Today’s the day my baby comes home Right This Wrong So please pick up the line I need to see you We’ve wasted so much precious time
This misunderstanding
Let’s dry up all these tears Why not become another statistic I knew back home they’d all go ballistic Another transplant lets be realistic Only I was optimistic Of Southern California Back East they used to warn ya They say that’s the land of the fruits and nuts All of that talking smack Of the wack left coast that’s gonna fall of the map But now that I’m here I can’t go back So I moved out west, oh what a pitty Found a southern cali girl, she’s so pretty I thought I’d write this cute little ditty Of America’s finest city In Southern California Back East they used to warn ya They say that’s the land of the fruits and nuts All of that talking smack Of the wack left coast how every ones on crack But now that I’m here I can’t go back Let’s talk about the weather How can we talk about the weather? Everyday is oh so nice Here in paradise Just you and me now on the 163 Heading to our favorite spot by the sea I stop for coffee you get some tea Tonight there will be no TV Another sunset, one for the ages Another chapter, just turn the pages Another gorgeous day, well what can I say I’ll never, ever move away… Watching ESPN Well here I sit with my remote control No-one around, yes I’m all alone A Friday night and a bottle of wine Just me and my Sony spending quality time The wife’s out and the kids are gone It’s not that often I get time alone So many channels, don’t know where to begin Keep finding myself watching ESPN So many channels… So many choices No Honey Do’s, no sweet little voices The pop-corn’s poppin, the wine is chillin But I can’t find one darn show to sink my teeth in Now a few hours past, I haven’t watched one show Just sittin here surfing, sipping wine real slow The pop-corns gone now it’s on to Wheat Thins And watching Sports Center back on ESPN So many channels… So many choices No Honey Do’s, no sweet little voices The pop-corn’s gone, but the wine still chillin As I’m starring at this TV with a silly grin… yeah Digital, High-Def, or Plasma It just doesn’t even seem to matter Now a few more hours pass and nothing has changed Just pushing these buttons like a video game Now everyone’s home and we’re off to bed As lights go off, grab the remote instead So many channels… So many choices No Honey Do’s, no sweet little voices As we kiss good-night and get tucked in I find myself again watching ESPN Now here's the story of a music man Now as things settled in his life… he He found some time and began to write He’s not looking to become a star Just some time with his guitar The stories that he’d like to share… are Stories of hope and not despair He doesn’t play for the money Music is just in his blood He doesn’t play to get the girls He just plays for love Not trying to become a millionaire Just writing songs for you to share With some simple little melodies… his Voice and martin in the key of C He doesn’t play to make a lot of money That’s what his day job is for Happily married, so it’s not for the girls Music is just in his soul Young or old he hopes to make it clear That through his words you’ll be more aware That life’s too short, so make the best… of What you have and not the rest He’d like to see a smile on your face By the time you leave his space With his guitar and laid back style… he Hopes he made his time with you worthwhile He doesn’t play for the money Music is just in his blood He doesn’t play to get the girl He just plays for love It’s in all the magazines We keep searching for answers It’s on every television screen It’s in every schoolyard corner Programmed in games our children play So much hatred for one another Benevolence can go a long, long way Where’s the love, where’s the love, where’s the love Where’s the love, where’s the love, where’s the love Why can’t there be peace on earth When will we feel like we all belong Who has the right to price human worth Why can’t we all just get along Where’s the love, where’s the love, where’s the love Where’s the love, where’s the love, where’s the love We all must start and do our part We all must find the strength within Spread the love and with help from above We can change the world by sharing love, where’s the love, where’s the love Where’s the love, where’s the love, where’s the love Yes we all can make a difference And begin by teaching our children how To live their lives without indifference And shower them with love here and now Where’s the love, where’s the love, where’s the love Where’s the love, where’s the love, where’s the love That’s helps you along, when time seems to move so slow Makes me believe, true love can be That’s when I think of you and me I gave you my heart, now that’s forever yours You gave me your love, and that’s forever pure Now I believe, true love can be That’s when I think of you and me You will always be the one for me I will always be the one for you Happy together we shall be And I will always believe in you and me Now that you’re hear, I will never turn away My darling, my dear, together we will find a way Yes, I believe, two hearts can be Beating as one, eternally It’s like that certain song… How the years have flown Since you first called me Daddy all on your own How beautifully you’ve grown You know they broke the mold and now it’s gone You’re like a rare precious stone, my sweet Simone There is so much in store, so go out and explore But stay on course, and know that I will always be your source For comfort, for strength, I’ll go to any length To guide you along, so you’ll always know that you belong Since I bought your mother your birthstone How beautifully you’ve grown You know they broke the mold and now it’s gone You’re like a rare precious stone, my sweet Simone As sure as the waves roll in from the sea Take a good look around, and notice what you’ve found How the years have flown Heads down for breakfast and then back upstairs Singing the first song that pops in her head As she finishes making her bed Then to the phone to call her best friend Making they’re plans to meet where and when Brushes her teeth, then she’s out the door My little miss sunshine out to explore Her Day… She’s OK… All day in school now she makes the grade In fact, she’s sometimes the teacher’s aid When school lets out, now she likes to roam But by dinner time, she’ll find her way home By then… Amen… For my little miss sunshine brightens my day When I get home from work she’s there right away Always has the right thing to say Like I Love You, Daddy… well that makes my day Okay... Everyday… My Little Miss Sunshine (4x) After her homework’s done, she’s in full swing Jumps in the shower and then starts to sing Like an angel from the heavens above She fills this household with so much love For my little miss sunshine brightens my day Makes my life seem full and blessed everyday Always has the right thing to say Like I Love You, Daddy… before she heads away To Bed… It’s never left unsaid My Little Miss Sunshine (4x) He turned 15… In 07 Got a 6 string… Was in heaven Started practicing… With a neighbor Dreams of big times… Write songs about her A new wardrobe… Then new attitude Livin Rock Star…And a new dew Forms a new band… Attitude stance Pics on Myspace… In his tight pants A new alternative… Emo Escondido (2x) Nothing matters… But the music Must keep his grades up… But he thinks school sucks Wishing he had… So much more time To record the… Beats in his mind A new alternative… Emo Escondido (2x) Like most 15 year olds, he thinks time moves way to slow Always wants to raise the bar, can’t wait to be a rock star Unfortunately… this rock star to be Is only 15… Must work towards his degree Only time will tell… If he’ll reach his goal And if he’ll be… Next King of Rock and Roll A new alternative… Emo Escondido (3x) When everything just fell into place He’s haunted by the memories of what was He’s just living for the moment, can’t let go Not worried about the future, no, no, no Just stalled in time, because He fell victim to the chemicals of the day Now he’s too dependent to play Once a rising star, so close, but now so far Now he’s frozen in a state of dismay She could stop traffic once upon a time Held the world in the palm of her hand Now she’s searching for that time and place But that all seems so long ago Now her comforts from the bottle, don’t cha know She’s lost in her own empty space She handles all life’s pressures with a smirk Now she’s too dependent to work Once a rising star, so close, but now so far And she so unaware and in disarray Fitting in and trying to stay in style At the time it all seemed so worthwhile Once a rising star, so close, but oh so far If you believe you have what it takes It’s all about choices, don’t make that mistake Just “say no”, that’s not a cliché So follow your heart and continue to dream And someday you’ll know what I mean That living the clean life is what it takes Don’t fall victim to the chemicals of the day Don’t throw it away, don’t fade away Be that Rising Star, and stay true to who you are Yes it’s another day…. thinking of places where I’d rather go But there are bills to pay… so off to work in the career I chose As this day fades away… I’ll get to do another show Yes Friday’s here so I grab my guitar and gear Just one more day to get through Then it’s time to play and sing songs in my own way And share my passion of song with you It’s sad when we outgrow… all those dreams we had so long ago And push aside… those things that really make our juices flow Too many people… get so caught up and can’t let go But it’s never to late, no… to grab that piece of life we seemed to forgo Well Friday’s here so why not have another beer Another week you made it through Go out and play and sing songs in your own way And make this your life’s big debut Why do we allow… the fire within… to fade away and die We only have… one life in which to make our mark So what will it take… to give that fading fire a spark Push fear aside… make this the time to embark We have so little time… so why keep living in the dark Yes Friday’s here make this your life premier Another chance to start anew Today’s the day now do it in your own way And follow through the way only you can do This comes as no surprise That we’d be standing here After all these years Seems just like yesterday You took my breath away The past holds our memories The future still lies in our dreams This is… Our Remember When This journey has changed time and time again From that first day that we met You playing hard to get My silly lines that seemed so cool Oh how you made me drool All the bends and turns we knew All the bumps and bruises too All that we have both been through I can’t image my life without you This is… Our Remember When This life we share was built from love within Some years ago I gave my heart And you knew from the very start Now as this life of ours unfolds New stories will someday be told This is… Our Remember When We live, we love, we’d do it all again This is… Our Remember When Look into my eyes Someday we all must die… so Don’t be afraid to cry… Just Keep the memories of the one’s we love Close by Life will still go on… even When loved ones are gone… just Keep they’re spirit strong… and Your heart will beat along To the melody of the life they’ve shared So long
Keep it Clean
You just gotta keep movin on
Hold your head up high while you’re gone
You can lean on me
But you gotta keep it clean, keep on...
Take this time while you are still young
You must work hard and still have some fun
Keep in mind it's up to you
But you gotta keep it clean, keep on...
Piece it all together and you will move on
Open your heart and you will be strong
Chase your wildest dreams before they're all gone
But you gotta keep it clean, keep on...
Now is the time to learn from the past
Just take the wheel and just don't dare look back
Remember that you're not all alone
When you need to talk just pick up the phone
You can lean on me
But you gotta keep it clean, keep on...
Piece it all together and you will move on
Open your heart and you will be strong
Chase your wildest dreams before they're all gone
But you gotta keep it clean, keep on...
Always remember where you come from
You can’t go back, you’ve got to move on
My blood runs through your veins
It’s time to rid yourself from shame, keep on…
You can lean on me
But you gotta keep it clean,
So open up your heart, and you know that you will start
To piece it all to together
But you gotta keep it clean, keep on...
Happiness is like a Kiss
When you’re down and feelin’ blue
There are certain things that you can do
So take your time, you must pursue
Cause how you choose may define you
Don’t get caught up in that great big lie
That life sucks and then you die
Wipe those tears, kiss the blues good-bye
Above the clouds is a big blue sky
Don’t try so hard to seek it
You will know it when you find it
You must share it to enjoy it
Happiness is like a kiss
So smile at a passer by
Whistle when you want to cry
Wipe those tears, kiss the blues good-bye
Remember what I said about the sky
So start each day with a great big smile
You’ll see that those blues were just a trial
Head out that door now and go in style
You’ll find that the life you lead is so worthwhile
Don’t try so hard to seek it
You will know it when you find it
You must share it to enjoy it
Happiness is like a kiss
Is There Any Reason
This seems all to familiar
Will this story end the same as before?
Will it ever stop, when will they come home?
How many more people?
How many more families, how long will this go?
Is there any reason, will we ever know?
We rely, but does the government supply?
They just deny and continue to imply
While people still cry, kissing loved ones good-bye, good-bye, good-bye
Will they ever justify
Do we have choices?
Or are we just puppets on a string?
Following this deadly familiar path
Will we ever get answers?
Or will this story end the same as before?
Is there any reason, we can’t be sure
We rely, but does the government supply?
They just deny and continue to imply
While people still cry, kissing loved ones good-bye, good-bye, good-bye
Will they ever justify
Stop the lying
Continuously denying
We’re just not buying
Cause people are still dying
We rely, but does the government supply?
They just deny and continue to imply
While people still cry, kissing loved ones good-bye, good-bye, good-bye
Will they ever justify
Birthday of Your Love Affair
At times you laughed, at times you cried
Many changes came your way
Yet love grew stronger, day by day
Loving parents, always there
Never a doubt, will always care
You kept us safe and made us strong
Taught us all from right and wrong
Here’s to you both
A beautiful pair
On the birthday of your love affair
Many lives you’ve touched upon
Lasting memories linger on
If anyone deserves a song
It’s those that last 50 years long
Here’s to you both
A beautiful pair
On the birthday of your love affair
Two lives we all cherish being a part of
Always bringing out the best
Sweet memories and a love so tenderly
All who have shared your world have been blessed
So here is my toast
To a beautiful pair
Celebrate this day of your love affair
Here’s to you both
A beautiful pair
On the birthday of your love affair
Today's The Day
It’s 6 am and the sun is shining
I clear the cob webs from my head
Nothing today can keep me from smiling
As I lay here on my bed
Oh how I’ve missed her so
Soon I’ll have her beside me from now on
Too many days have gone by without her
Too many hours I’ve been all alone
As each day passed my anticipation grew
It seems my love for her has only grown
Today’s the day my baby comes home
Oh how I’ve missed her so
Soon I’ll have her beside me from now on
This time apart has opened my eyes
Now I can see what she means to me
No more jokes and no more lies
She’s coming home and she’s all I need
In a few short hours and I’ll get my chance
To change my old ways and start a new
Lying here and remembering our first dance
And how empty my life is without her
Today’s the day my baby comes home
Oh how I’ve missed her so
Soon I’ll have her beside me from now on
Today’s the day my baby comes home
Oh how I’ve missed her so
Soon she’ll stand beside me from now on
May I Have This Dance
May I have this dance?
This dance that will last forever
Hold on to me now, don’t let go
With you here in my arms I can go on forever
Just look into my eyes, and I’ll know
I’ll know all the joy that true love can bring
Deep within my heart, it grows
All of my dreams have all come true
Because of you, I know
At times I’ll hurt for you, at times I’ll cling to you
At times I’ll need to take a stance
Let’s never forget this time, this lovely and precious time
That we share, so lets take our chance
Remember that moment, that moment we first met
Remember that very first glance
Now here we are and I offer you my hand
May I have this dance?
May I have this dance?
May I have this dance?
A Little Piece Inside of Me
I’m heading east to see the family and friends
I’ve been away this time for far too long
I’m looking forward to all the catching up
And what’s been going on around here since I’ve been gone
Mom and Dad have kept the old place up
It hasn’t changed very much since I was young
My Sis and Brothers families are doing fine
Can’t wait to get together and have some fun
Every time I come back to this old town
A little piece inside of me comes out
Can’t wait to catch up with everyone, and roam this place where I come from
I’m lucky to have the family that I have
Strong family ties and supporting Mom and Dad
I’ll never, ever forget where I come from
I’m never going stay away again this long
Every time I come back to this old town
A little piece inside of me comes out
That little boy that grew up strong, I like the man that I’ve become
I’ve got a great group of friends who greet me when I come back
We reminisce about the good times that we had
I can’t believe all the things that we did back then
Now all we have is do you remember when
Every time I come back to this old town
A little piece inside of me comes out
Catching up with everyone, memories of days long gone
I’m heading home…
I Found You
I've been walking down this road now I know
That there is someone, somewhere, where I need to go
And when I get there my heart will tell me so
That I… I have found my way
I… am here to stay
I… I can no longer lose
Because I… I found you
Waiting and wondering can this dream really be
One more step in my life’s long destiny
Though once seemed hazy now the future I can see
That I… I have found my way
Yes I… am here to stay
I… feel the old turn into new
Since I… I found you
Now we’re together, all the birds begin to sing
The sun shines brighter, It’s love in spring
Your tender lips, your loving eyes that shine
God glanced my way and made you mine
I've been walking down this road now I know
That there is someone, somewhere, where I need to go
And when I get there my heart will tell me so
That I… I have found my way
I… am here to stay
I… I can no longer lose
Because I… I found you
Mark of Rebellion
Today, its so high fashion
Today, it’s so cool
Today, everyone's passion
Today, don't you be a fool
You walk around the streets of the city
You walk around, looking so fly
You don’t want anybody’s pity
You like the fact that people ask why
The mark of rebellion, you got it all right
The mark of rebellion, you got it tonight
You fight the pain, gotta have more ink injected
Can’t have just one, you gotta move on
Not even thinking of possible infection
Just wandering why you waited so long
The mark of rebellion, you got it all right
The mark of rebellion, you got it tonight
It seemed like such a cool thing
When you were young and wild
Now all those tats, don’t suit your style
Just wait awhile
The years pass by, you’re looking in the mirror
You’re pondering, and now you ask why
So long ago, not thinking about the future
Now all those tattoos just make you sigh
The mark of rebellion, you got it all right
The mark of rebellion makes you sigh tonight
Just wait and think before you go and get tattooed
Just wait and think before you get tattooed
They don’t rub off, just wait before you get tattooed
Another Chapter
Another chapter has begun
Two hearts begin to beat as one
All who have gathered here can feel
The love we share is oh, so real
Our future now seems very clear
The dreams we share we hold so dear
Our past has helped us both to grow
Sharing all that we’ve come to know
I believe this to be, what you want this to be
You’re the angel in my dreams, baby can’t you see
You can count on me
Fate came our way, brought us together
Our friendship grows stronger everyday
Trust was our guide through the stormy weather
Having faith brought us closer in every way
That first day we met, I simply knew
My life rediscovered by the magic of you
How it came as no surprise
Your tender words opened up my eyes
Now I can see
Heaven sent you to me
Embracing my world this was meant to be
It was destiny
I thank the Lord we found each other
My life long companion till the end
A new life to build with one another
I thank the Lord for my best friend
Pink Balloons
Not so long ago it seems I held you in my arms
That little girl, I used to twirl with lovely childhood charms
Now the day has come and I must send you on your way
With blessings, but it’s hard in everyway
Pink balloons, Looney tunes, bows, ribbons and curls
To Daddy please, can I have the keys, now here’s my little girl
Without your love and sacrifice, I wonder where I’d be
You’re caring words and good advice guide me so I can see
You stood today, gave me away now I became a wife
You helped to pave the way for my new life
From pink balloons, Looney tunes, bows, ribbons and curls
Now Daddy know that I will always be you’re precious little girl
You stood today, gave me away, now I became a wife
You helped to pave the way for my new life
You will always be Daddy’s precious girl
Thoughts of You
Silent is the night, thoughts of you seem bright
Longing for that time you’ll spend the night
I want to hold you near, thoughts of you seem clear
Softly spoken words how I long to hear
I opened up my world to you
You welcomed me somehow you knew
Although the times we share are few…
I live day by day with such sweet thoughts of you
So many miles apart, thoughts of you will start
Keeping perfect beat of my lonely heart
I wonder where to go, thoughts of you I know
Turns the dim into a welcome glow
I opened up my world to you
You welcomed me somehow you knew
Although the times we share are few…
I live day by day with such sweet thoughts of you
So unexpectedly, thoughts of you I see
Tender times spent so romantically
I hope this song is clear, thoughts of you my dear
We’re so far apart, but oh how I hold them near
I opened up my world to you
You welcomed me somehow you knew
Although the times we share are few…
I live day by day with such sweet thoughts of you
I need to talk to you
Is causing us way too much pain
We must talk this through now
And get beyond all this painful blame
Do we throw away all our plans
All our plans for the future
If we’re going to make this journey lifelong
Together we must right this wrong
I don’t have all the answers
But life without you is such a crime
So let’s start the healing
I know that this may take some time
Some harsh words were spoken
But as I think back, it makes me see
There’s still so much passion
So much passion between you and me
And conquer all our fears
Let’s move on and put the past behind
And live our lives with piece of mind
It’s time to make peace now
And put things back the way they should be
Let’s learn from this now
And let’s agree to disagree
Do we throw away all our plans
All our plans for the future
If we’re going to make this journey lifelong
Together we must right this wrong
State of
Finding all the pieces and piecing them together
Keeps you safe and warm all through the stormy weather
When you’re looking back in time and wandering where you’re going
Keep a close look at which way the wind is blowing
Learning from mistakes and always moving toward
That place in your life when you’ll find greatest reward
Never slowing down, not even when you fail
Always staying positive and soon you will prevail
Time is on your side now let experience be your guide
Don’t let your dreams fade and die
Just keep on reaching for the sky
The key to staying young is always having fun
And knowing when you reach a goal you’re not done
This journey that we take can always make or break
Stay focused on your task and always what’s at stake
Don’t fall into that trap that you’re too old for that
So whistle while you work and sing a rat-a-tat
We have so little time so make up your mind
Press on and move forward because we can’t rewind
Time is on your side now let experience be your guide
Don’t let your dreams fade and die
Just keep on reaching for the sky
Age is just a state of mind
Don’t get hung up on the passing time
Getting older is not a crime
Keep the feeling that you’re always in your prime
You only get one life so go and take a chance
Now get up off your ass and join in the dance
Take advantage of this time so you don’t fall short
And look in all directions to gain the best support
Now live each and every day as if it was your last
And all your expectations you will certainly surpass
You just can’t ignore there are certain things in store
So conquer all your fears and you’ll open many doors
Time is on your side
Now let experience be your guide
Don’t let your dreams fade and die
Just keep on reaching for the sky
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Enjoy The Journey
Southern California
Came out to visit some years ago
Fell in love now wouldn’t ya know
Was greeted back home with 3 feet of snow
Note to self, it’s time to go
From Southern California
Back East they used to warn ya
They say that’s the land of the fruits and nuts
All of that talking smack
Of the wack left coast how every ones on crack
But now that I’m here I can’t go back
Now that I’m here I won't go back...
He Just Plays (For Love)
But music wasn’t his original plan
Where's The Love
We read it in all the papers
You and Me
It’s like that certain song, heard on the radio
My Sweet Simone
It was sometime ago, now how was I to know
That right from the start, this lovely little girl would steal my heart
So precious and pure, and so unsure
Now my little girl... Is off to face the world
How the years have flown
You can always count on me
Loving family and friends, will always be there as you transcend...
Since you first called me Daddy all on your own
How beautifully you’ve grown
You know they broke the mold and now it’s gone
You’re like a rare precious stone, my sweet Simone
Little Miss Sunshine
She wakes up and brushes her hair
Emo Escondido
Once A Rising Star
He dwells on his past today
Friday
My eyes open… to the early morning radio
Our Remember When
I see it in your eyes
So Long
Don’t look so surprised… just
