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This Is The Time [Dennis DeYoung]

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This Is The Time Written by Dennis DeYoung Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung If I knew back then All the things I know today Baby I would not have changed on hour 'Cause I learned so much From my mistakes All the nights we cried And we prayed we'd see the morning light We never thought that we could ever make it And you were sure You'd never hear me say This is the time This is the moment We've waited so long Just to be standing here We had a dream We made it happen Nobody believed that we could get this far And now I know that this is our time You never wanted any fortune or fame You said "Baby just give me your heart" And now I'll tell you Without any shame That you were right from the start Stayin' together, it ain't easy In a wold that changes so fast But take a look around Our feet are squarely on the ground 'Cause we've found a love that can last And it seems so clear I know that this is going to be our year We'll forget about the pai...

Warning Shot [Dennis DeYoung]

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Warning Shot Written by Dennis DeYoung Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung Nobody knows your name Nobody sees you there And when you try your best Nobody seems to care You're afraid you don't fit in You've stopped strying 'cause you never win You really need to tell someone Before you turn and run Not one more sleepless night Not one more word to say No arguments this time You're gonna leave today Distant roads, a stranger's face I know you're searching for a better place Somewhere a second chance Is called you One thing before you go Sound a warning shot Don't just run away Sound a warning shot Love will find the way Ooh you're lonely You're so confused You start believing that it's just no use Somewhere a second chance is calling you One thing before you go Sound a warning shot Don't just run away Sound a warning shot Love will find the way

Call Me [Dennis DeYoung]

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Call Me Written by Dennis DeYoung Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung Rain began to fall softly As she gazed around the room Even now she wondered what went wrong A letter in her hand trembled As she placed it by the phone All at once there were footsteps by the door She didn't want a confrontation To tear them apart She wasn't sure of all the feelings Racing through her heart I looked into her eyes Knowing something wasn't right And suddenly the tears began to show Babe, I know that it's wrong But you know I'm really not that strong How I wish I could tell you that I am But before I even read this letter I want you to stay, But if I see your mind's made up There's one thing I've got to say You can call me Baby if you ever change your mind Believe me when I say to you Anytime will be alright You can call me Only seven numbers on the phone Maybe we can talk things over You're never that far from home No, no, no baby you're not alone Another season Anoth...

Unanswered Prayers [Dennis DeYoung]

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Unanswered Prayers Written by Dennis DeYoung Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung Heaven knows The time is right I need a change in my direction New excuses, new alibis New ways to chase the same old dream I made my choice I hope I'm right Gonna fix my situation No more chasing after miracles For-leaf clovers, wishing wells too many tomorrows I've waited for But I an't gonna be that fool anymore 'Cause now I know The change has gotta come And ready or not I'm through with waiting for unanswered prayers I'm gonna shout it to the world Ready or not I'm gonna dry up all my wasted tears Stop feeling sorry for myself 'Cause tears ain't gonna help this time Disappointment's been my address I can't believe I let it happen But tell the postman that I've moved for good And I don't live there anymore And ready or not I'm through with waiting for unanswere prayers I'm gonna shout it to the world Ready or not I'm gonna dry up all my wasted t...

Black Wall [Dennis DeYoung]

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Black Wall (for those who served, whether by choice or chance and have cried "Back To The World") Written by Dennis DeYoung Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung I was lucky you know I wasn't there I didn't have to go and face my fear But still this hidden pain Comes up from the belly of the beast And even ten years past We're haunted now from both sides of the truth And the ghosts of Dienbienphu This war keeps hangin' on As if it were today 'Cause many a good men died On the road from Tet to Hue They won every battle they fought But the one that raged at home And now the only words that count Are the names carved out in stone As tears fall onto stone Black Wall Black Wall Sound the bugle boy For a twenty-one gun salute Call for the ticker tape And assemble all the troops Not a word about dominoes Or the horrors of napalm Let Johnny come marching home And greet him with a prayer and a psalm For the boys of Vietnam The boys of Vietnam Let Johnny come back to the wo...

Southbound Ryan [Dennis DeYoung]

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Southbound Ryan Written by Dennis DeYoung Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung I've been all around the world In nearly every city London, Paris, Amsterdam and Tokyo I've stood inside the Berlin Wall I've seen the Eiffel Tower One rainy night in Montreal I shouted Rock 'N' Roll I saw a monkey steal the show Way down in Mexico But the Southbound Ryan It takes me home The Southbound Ryan, I love that road People always ask me why I still live in this city Seems half the population Took the bus to Hollywood I just smile at them And say baby I like the weather Maybe it's courage Maybe it's fear Hell, all my friends are here This town is a habit I can't break The city on the make The Southbound Ryan Damn that road Southbound Ryan Take me home Southbound Ryan Damn that road Southbound Ryan I love that road

I'll Get Lucky [Dennis DeYoung]

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I'll Get Lucky Written by Dennis DeYoung Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung Everyday I get up I work my fingers to the bone My boss and my job They got me livin' in the Twilight Zone But I know, yes I know I'm just an average guy Lost inside the Promised Land The all-American boy Still living off my dreams and plans And my hopes, yes I know Tell me I'm old-fashioned I don't mind The Grand Illusion keeps me goin' Say I'm just a dreamer That's alright Stick around and I'll show ya I'll get luck I'll feel good I'll get the wind at my back And sail right into Hollywood I'll get lucky The American Dream I'll be on my way Cruisin' down on Easy Street Way back on Easy Street Tell me I'm crazy I don't mind I believe it Lady Luck is waiting Just for me I can feel it I'll get lucky Ooh, I'll feel good I'll get the wind at my back Sail right into Hollywood I'll get lucky The American Dream I'll be on my way Cruisin...

Person To Person [Dennis DeYoung]

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Person To Person Written by Dennis DeYoung Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung Person to person, I'm calling Sending my love across the line Person to person, no secrets I need to talk to you tonight You know you're not the only one Who's had to deal with life's disappointments You know you're not the only one Who's had his whole world fall apart So if it's sympathy you need You've got plenty of company But the heart was made to bleed And keep beating on I heard you gave your love to someone else All he did was take you for granted And when he broke your heart You swore you'd never trust love again But I don't ask that much And I'm not ashamed to admit it (oh no) 'Cause love is in your touch You're just afraid to let go So baby Person to person, I'm calling Sending my love direct to you Person to person, no distance Can keep me away from getting through Oh, oh, oh stop worrying Open up Just talk to me   Tell me what's inside You don...