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Tears Of Ages
04:13
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TEARS OF AGES
Music and Lyrics by
Peter Sando
©1968 Sandbag Music
Did you ever read a story
And feel you were there
And when you hear a song of people dead and gone
Still you care
The crumbling of an ancient steeple
The passing of a queen
A young girl feeling old and feeble
And dying in her dream
(CHORUS) Oh the Tears of Ages
are here on the pages
Just to explain
And the voices behind you
come back to remind you
That people never seem to change
A king with every wealth and treasure
A pawn without a meal
A man who only yearns for pleasure
But what else can he feel
(CHORUS)
The travesty and woe of slavery
the taming of the west
An army led by pride and bravery
fighting to the death
(CHORUS)
So every time you read a story
You know you’ll be there
And when you hear a song of people dead and gone
The Tears of Ages you’ll share
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2. |
Don't Make Promises
03:03
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Don't Make Promises (Tim Hardin)
It seems the songs we're singing
Are all about tomorrow
Tunes of promises you can't keep
With every moment bringing a love I can only borrow
You're telling me lies in your sleep
Do you think I'm not aware of what you're saying
Or why you're saying it
Is it hard to keep me where you want me staying
Don't go on betraying
Don't make promises you can't keep
We had a chance to find it
Our time was now or never
You promised me things that I need
But then the things behind it took away the chance forever
You're telling me lies in your sleep
Do you think I'm not aware of what you're saying
Or why you're saying it
Is it hard to keep me where you want me staying
Don't go on betraying
Don't make promises you can't keep
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WILD GEESE FLY ‘CROSS A GREY OCTOBER SKY
TWIN OAKS IN A FOGGY DAWN
WE JOURNEYED SOUTHWARD FROM PORTLAND ON I-5
MISTY ROSES ON A STONE
AN OLD GUITAR IN THE BACKSEAT OF A CAR
MUSE AND MEM’RIES HERE AND GONE
WE SANG YOUR SONGS YES THEY’RE STILL ALIVE
MISTY ROSES ON A STONE
(BRIDGE) IN THE MIDST OF THAT GREENWICH VILLAGE SCENE
CROSSING OVER THE LINE
MUMBLING STUMBLING HANGING ON TO A DREAM
SLOWLY VANISHING IN TIME
(INSTRUMENTAL)
(BRIDGE) YOU LEFT YOUR SOUL AND YOUR POETRY
PRESSED IN VINYL ON A SHELF
ROBBED OF YOUR PRIDE AND YOUR HONESTY
NO ONE COULD SAVE YOU FROM YOURSELF
AND SO WE BRING THIS SIMPLE GIFT TODAY
AFTER ALL YOU’RE NOT ALONE
FRESH FROM A GARDEN TO THE PLACE WHERE YOU LAY
MISTY ROSES ON A STONE
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The Dolphins
05:55
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The Dolphins (Fred Neil)
This old world may never change the way it's been
And all the ways of war can't change it back again
I've been a-searchin' for the dolphins in the sea
And sometimes I wonder, do you ever think of me
I'm not the one to tell the world how to get along
I only know that peace will come when all hate is gone
I've been a-searchin' for the dolphins in the sea
And sometimes I wonder, do you ever think of me.
And sometimes I think about Saturday's child
And all about the times when we were running wild
I keep searching for the dolphins in the sea
And sometimes I wonder, do you ever think of me
Ah, this old world may ever change
This world may never change
This world may never change
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SHE’LL CHANGE LIKE THE WIND (SANDO)
MOMENTS FILLED WITH DOUBT
WONDERING WHAT YOU’RE LOVE IS ABOUT
YOU ONLY KNOW SHE’S THERE
AND YOU MUST FIND A LOVE WE CAN SHARE
FIRST SHE TELLS YOU IT’S HEAVEN
THEN SHE SAYS IT'S A SIN
AND WHEN YOUI TRY TO RESPOND TO THE MOOD THAT SHE’S IN
SHE’LL CHANGE LIKE THE WIND
NOW YOPU’RE ON MY OWN
SOME HEARTS WEREN'T MEANT TO BE KNOWN
DON’T LET IT GET YOU DOWN
WHEN YOU HEAR OF THE NEW LOVE SHE’S FOUND
HE WILL WINE HER AND DINE HER
PUT HER HEAD IN A SPIN
ONLY TO FIND WHEN HE TRIES TO BE MORE THAN A FRIEND
SHE’LL CHANGE LIKE THE WIND
OOH HOW YOU MISS HE
YOU’RE LONGING TO KISS HER AGAIN
BUT NOBODY KNOWS WHICH WAY SHE GOES
SHE'LL CLOSE YOUR EYES TONIGHT
AND DRAW THE SHADE TO KEEP OUT THE LIGHT
AND WHEN SHE’S THOUGH IT THROUGH
CHANCES ARE SHE'LL BE THINKING OF YOU
THE WOMAN HAS NO DIRECTION
IT'S A GAME YOU CAN'T WIN
AND SO ONCE AGAIN BEFORE YOU HAVE TIME TO BEGIN
SHE’LL CHANGE LIKE THE WIND
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Can You Travel In The Dark Alone (Sando)
YOU ARE LOST IN THE OCEAN OF YOUR DREAMS AND WHAT IS REAL
BUT THE BLUE GREEN SURFACE ONLY COVERS WHAT YOU FEEL
AND THE LIGHTHOUSE THAT YOU FIND
CASTS A BEAM ACROSS YOUR MIND
AND THERE’S YOUR HOME
BUT DON’T YOU EVER WONDER COULD YOU TRAVEL IN THE DARK ALONE
YOU CAN SAIL BY YOURSELF BUT YOU’RE NEVER ON YOUR OWN
YOU WILL SEARCH FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WAY THAT YOU HAVE KNOWN
AND THE LIGHTHOUSE ON THE SHORE
CASTS A BEAM INTO YOUR DOOR
AND THERE’S YOUR HOME
BUT DON’T YOU EVER WONDER COULD YOU TRAVEL IN THE DARK ALONE
WHEN YOUR EYES START TO THINK OF ALL THE THINGS THAT CAN’T BE SEEN
YOU CAN STARE INTO THE DARKNESS AND DISCOVER WHAT I MEAN
AND THE LIGHTHOUSE THAT YOU SEE
CASTS A BEAM THAT SHINES ON ME
AND THERE’S YOUR HOME
BUT DON’T YOU EVER WONDER COULD YOU TRAVEL IN THE DARK ALONE
by Peter Sando
©Alley Music/Trio Music
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7. |
Her Head Is Turned
04:39
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HER HEAD IS TURNED (SANDO)
I SHOULDN’T EVEN BE HERE
BUT HERE WE ARE AGAIN
TOO SOON TO BE FORGOTTEN
TOO LATE TO MAKE AMENDS
ALL THE NIGHTS I DREAMED OF
HOW IT COULD HAVE BEEN
BUT I'M THE FOOL WHO PLAYED THE GAME I COULD NOT WIN
SUNNY AND HER HEAD IS TURNED
SHE DOESN'T CARE TO LOOK MY WAY
FUNNY HOW SHE’LL NEVER LEARN
JUST WHAT WENT WRONG YESTERDAY
HE PICKED UP THE PIECES
I PICKED UP THE BLAME
THE TRUTH REMAINS UNSPOKEN
LIES PROTECT HER NAME
HOW I’VE LONGED TO TELL HER
AND HEAVEN KNOWS I WOULD
BUT TELLING HER WOULD ONLY DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD
SUNNY AND HER HEAD IS TURNED
SHE DOESN'T CARE TO LOOK MY WAY
FUNNY HOW SHE’LL NEVER LEARN
JUST WHAT WENT WRONG YESTERDAY
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Holy Man
04:08
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HOLY MAN (Bob Jenkins)
I Can Tell you’re a Holy Man
by the way you came into my life in my grief
but I’m amazed at the fact you don’t understand
why I can’t share your belief
Talk not to me but to my friends
Cause they need you more than me Holy Man
I can tell you’re a holy man
by the way you offered me your hand in my shame
but there is no time for so much goodness to be wasted on someone you can’t claim
Talk not to me but to my friends
Cause they need you more than me Holy Man
Talk not to me but to my friends
Oh and try to make them see and make amends
My body won’t move but I still can speak
I’ve got something to say before my mind grows weak
so please excuse me for sending you away
but maybe someone like you can save the day
cause I can tell you’re a Holy Man
by the warmth you bring on with your smile down to me
Ah But please save it for the many that you soon will meet
oh and maybe it will help them see
Talk not to me but to my friends
Cause they need you more than me Holy Man
Talk not to me but to my friends
Oh and try to make them see and make amends
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LINGERED A LITTLE TOO LONG (SANDO)
SHE TOOK ME IN AT SUNSET WITH A PROMISE ON HER LIPS
WITH VISIONS OF TOMORROW PASSING THROUGH HER FINGERTIPS
THE MOON PULLED ON MY SENSES AND I WAS CAPTURED BY HER KISS
TRAPPED BETWEEN THE TWILIGHT AND THE DAWN
I HAD LINGERED A LITTLE TOO LONG
I LOOKED INTO HER EYES AND SAW THE UNIVERSE REVEALED
MY MIND WAS RESISTANT BUT MY HEART WAS FORCED TO YEILD
THEN THE DAYS TURNED INTO YEARS AND MY FUTURE HAD BEEN SEALED
THE TIME HAD COME AND GONE FOR MOVING ON
SEEMS I’D LINGERED A LITTLE TOO LONG
I WANDERED THROUGH THE FOREST AND I HEARD THE MORNING BELL
I PAUSED ALONG THE WAY TO DROP A PENNY IN THE WELL
I LISTENED FOR A MOMENT BUT I SWEAR IT NEVER FELL
AND LOSING TRACK OF TIME AS IN A SONG
I HAD LINGERED A LITTLE TOO LONG
LIKE A VAMPIRE IN THE SUNLIGHT WITH NOPLACE LEFT TO HIDE
OR A BIRD AFRAID TO MIGRATE A FISH SWEPT IN THE TIDE
I’M STANDING AT THE CROSSROADS UNABLE TO DECIDE
HELPLESS AS A SHIP CAUGHT IN A STORM
I HAVE LINGERED A LITTLE TOO LONG
AS I WAIT HERE IN HER GARDEN WITH MY BACK AGAINST THE WALL
THE COLORS FLASH RED AND GOLD AS THE SUMMER TURNS TO FALL
THE BITTER WINDS OF CHANGE THEY DO NOT BOTHER HER AT ALL
NOW THE SNOW GENTLY FALLS AND SHE IS GONE
I HAVE LINGERED A LITTLE TOO LONG
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Amazing Air
04:02
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AMAZING AIR BEAUTIFUL NIGHT
SOFTER THAN DIAMONDS AND BLACKER THAN WHITE
YOUR CHILDREN SING SEEDS HAVE BEEN SOWN
WE’RE ALL HERE TOGETHER SO LET’S ALL CALL IT HOME
I CONFESS THAT I’VE BEEN BLESSED
WITH PEACE OF MIND AND TENDERNESS
AND EVEN IF I PASS YOU IN THE NIGHT
WITH ONE LAST BREATH OF LIFE IN ME
I’LL TELL THE WORLD TO SET US FREE
AND LET ALL MEN WITH EVIL HEARTS BEWARE
SAY A PRAYER ONCE IN A WHILE
PRAY FOR TOMORROW AND SOMEBODY’S CHILD
AMAZING AIR BEAUTIFUL NIGHT
SOFTER THAN DIAMONDS AND BLACKER THAN WHITE
THIS GIFT OF LIFE THAT WE POSESS
WAS HEAVEN MADE AND HEAVEN BLESSED
SO CAST YOUR ANGRY GUNS INTO THE SEA
TEAR DOWN THE WALLS OF FEAR AND PRIDE
LET’S BUILD A WORLD WITH LOVE INSIDE
WHERE EVERYONE WITH PEACEFUL HEARTS BELIEVE
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Ace Of Diamonds
04:10
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ACE OF DIAMONDS (SANDO)
WHEN I FIRST CAME TO THIS LONESOME OLD TOWN
ALL MY HOPES WERE HIGH NOW I’M DOWN TO ONE
JUST BEGINNING WHEN I WISH I HAD BEGUN
ACE OF DIAMONDS I’M CALLING ON YOU
TELL ME EVERYTHING I JUST WANT TO KNOW
SHOULD I STAY HERE OR
PACK MY SUITCASE AND GO
IF I JUST KNEW WHAT I MUST DO
I COULD DO IT OR DIE
IF I COULD ONLY FIND A CLUE
AND MAKE IT WORTH THE TRY
ACE OF DIAMONDS
I KNOW YOU MEAN GOOD
BUT IT SEEMS LIKE YEARS SINCE I’VE BEEN STANDING ON THIS LINE
SHOULD I STAY HERE OR AM I WASTING MY TIME
(INST)
IF I JUST KNEW WHAT I MUST DO
I COULD DO IT OR DIE
BUT WHAT I KNOW I KNOW IS TRUE
‘CAUSE THE CARDS NEVER LIE
ACE OF DIAMONDS
JUST ONE THING MORE
IS IT LOVE OR ONLY MONEY THAT I’LL FIND
SHOULD I STAY HERE OR AM I WASTING MY TIME
(INST)
JUST BEGINNING WHEN I WISH I HAD BEGUN
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12. |
You're Free
02:33
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YOU’RE FREE BOINNER/GORDON
HEY LITTLE GIRL
WHAT’S THAT I SEE IN YOUR EYE
YOU SAY YOU’RE LOST IN THE WORLD
THINK LIKE IT’S PASSING YOU BY
BUT WAIT
YOU’VE JUST GOT TO GO WHERE YOU WANT TO GO
‘TIL YOU FIND OUT ALL YOU GOTTA KNOW
AND DON’T GET SURROUNDED BY EVERY DAY THINGS
‘CAUSE YOU’RE FREE
SAD LITTLE GIRL
FOR YOU I’VE GOT PLENTY OF TIME
I’VE SEEN ENOUGH OF THE WORLD
TO KNOW JUST WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND
YOU’VE JUST GOT TO GO WHERE YOU WANT TO GO
‘TIL YOU FIND OUT ALL YOU GOTTA KNOW
AND DON’T GET SURROUNDED BY EVERY DAY THINGS
‘CAUSE YOU’RE FREE
EVERYBODY KNOWS
EVERYBODY’S GONNA KNOW YOUR NAME
AND I BELIEVE
EVERYBODY NEEDS
EVERYBODY NEEDS TO GET AWAY
COME BACK SOMEDAY BUT
GO WHERE YOU WANT TO GO
‘TIL YOU FIND OUT ALL YOU GOTTA KNOW
AND SEE ALL YOU WANNA SEE
‘TIL YOU FIND OUT WHERE YOU WANNA BE
BUT DON’T GET SURROUNDED BY EVERY DAY THINGS
‘CAUSE YOU’RE FREE
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Gandalf New York, New York
GANDALF, formerly the RAHGOOS prior to their LP release, appeared at various New York clubs throughout the '60's; such as "The Phone Booth", Scott Muni's "Rolling Stone", "The Electric Circus", Murray the K's "World", and the legendary "Night Owl Cafe" in Greenwich Village. The original Gandalf album released on Capitol in 1969 has become a jewel of the psychedelic era. ... more
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