Well, this is what happens when you feel a little lonely one day and then spend several hours with your guitar ;) ... But I like the song anyway so decided to share it.

Credit/Info:
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards and Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Guitar tracks and vocals home recorded
- Recorded with my Martin DCPA1 in D standard tuning, capo 1. 


Lyrics: 
Nowhere to run
Nowhere to hide
No one's com'n by to be ... by my side
By my side
By my side

No one to call
No one at all
No one's standing by to catch ... me if I fall
If I fall
No one at all

It's not hard to see
The sad side of me
If you knew me I am sure you'd agree
You'd agree
You'd agree

Someday I'll see
The good man in me
Then I'll know that I am free ... to be me
To be me
To be me

Nowhere to go
I'm older you know
Where my friends have gone I no ... longer know
I don't know
I don't know

No one to call
No one at all
No one's standing by to catch ... me if I fall
If I fall
No one at all
No one at all
No one at all

Always Introspective

"No One At All" - Original Demo

"Living In The Past" Original by Chris Martin

> Home Recorded with my Martin DCPA1+ Madagascar Rosewood
> Mixed and Mastered by Gate57.com
> Copyright 2014, Chris Martin Music

Lyrics: 
There are times I feel I'm living in a lie...
Standing still as time goes bye
Always wishing things were as they were before...
I don't know what I'm wait'n for

And I know I'm always living in the past...
Don't know why the longing lasts
And I know I'm always living in the past...
Don't know why the longing lasts

Gett'n older I keep looking more behind...
Father Time seems to unkind
But I know I must try looking more ahead...
At least I hear that's what is said

And I know I'm always living in the past...
Don't know why the longing lasts
And I know I'm always living in the past...
Don't know why the longing lasts

And I know I'm always living in the past...
Don't know why the longing lasts
And I know I'm always living in the past...
Don't know why the longing lasts


"Living In The Past" - (Original song Demo)

This is a remixed version with some added strings and some piano towards the end. For those of you that heard this song before, you won't hear much difference -- except for at the end I guess. 

Link to other versions:
https://soundcloud.com/cdmartin/sets/versions-of-no-one-at-all

Credit/Info:
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards and Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Guitar tracks and vocals home recorded
- Recorded with my Martin DCPA1 in D standard tuning, capo 1.

Lyrics: 
Nowhere to run
Nowhere to hide
No one's com'n by to be ... by my side
By my side
By my side

No one to call
No one at all
No one's standing by to catch ... me if I fall
If I fall
No one at all

It's not hard to see
The sad side of me
If you knew me I am sure you'd agree
You'd agree
You'd agree

Someday I'll see
The good man in me
Then I'll know that I am free ... to be me
To be me
To be me

Nowhere to go
I'm older you know
Where my friends have gone I no ... longer know
I don't know
I don't know

No one to call
No one at all
No one's standing by to catch ... me if I fall
If I fall
No one at all
No one at all
No one at all

"No One At All" - Version 3

Two of my extended family relatives passed away recently. Just weeks apart. In my anger at their loss, this is what came out of my guitar. Thought I might share it for a while. 

Credits :
Photo by HuffingtonPost.com
Played on Martin D-45, Capo 1. 


YouTube

"Death Comes" - Original Guitar Solo - w/Martin D-45

What else needs to be said! My heart goes out to the family and friends of Eric Garner. This didn't need to happen. 

If you want to help!
https://fundly.com/eric-garner-family-support-fund

YouTube Video: 
http://youtu.be/XQWCmZWkCgM

More Info: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Eric_Garner

Credit/Info: 
> Original song and music by Chris Martin
> Played on Martin D-45, Capo 1
> Ab Harp
> Cover Art by Tristan Martin

"I Can't Breathe" - In Memoriam: Eric Garner

This song is dedicated to all the people in the world fighting for their right to live free! 

Credits/Info: 
> Original Song by Chris Martin Music
> Played on Martin GPCPA1 Plus at Open-Em



"We Are The People" - (Original Song Demo)

Guitar & Lyrics by: Chris Martin

Vocals by Melanie Crew: - soundcloud.com/melaniecrew

Strings, Partial production by: HouseRecordingStudios - recordingstudiosnewyork.com/

Copyright 2012, All Rights Reserved

A BIG thank you to Melanie Crew for adding her wonderful voice to this song. I think this is such a beautiful version! Please visit Melanie's page for more great music and to check out hew new EP! - soundcloud.com/melaniecrew

"In The Mountains" lyrics:
Intro:  
I wake up early in the mountains...
First light shines across the lake
The early morning fog is lifting...
The peace is there for me to take

Verse I:
I watch the old boats as they glide by...
Men with peace upon their face
They're not thinking 'bout the old days...
Must be the magic in this place

Verse 2:
I watch the children play beside me...
Building castles in the sand
You can feel the joy among them...
Part of the wonder of this land

Verse 3:
In the evening when the Sun's down...
A million stars up in the sky
I can only look with wonder...
I even feel a little high

Outro:
I wake up early in the mountains...
First light shines across the lake
The early morning fog is lifting...
The peace is there for me to take

"In The Mountains" (feat. Melanie Crew)

A New Day (Guitar Solo)

Info: 
> Original guitar solo by Chris Martin Music
> Copyright 2015
> Recorded with Martin GPCPA1 Plus in Open-Em


"A New Day" - (Original Guitar Solo)

"In The Country" Original by Chris Martin
> Copyright 2015. 
> Mix&Mastered by https://soundcloud.com/smallfishrecordings

Recorded live for a YouTube video. Overdubbed more vocal tracks later on. 

Lyrics: 
In the country...
In the city...
Anywhere we are is right for me

In the morning...
In the evening...
Of you there never is to much to see

ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
ooh, ooh, ooh (etc)

Like the heavens...
High above me...
You bring the brightness to a darker sea

You may notice...
How deep you touch me...
No other person means as much to me

ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
ooh, ooh, ooh (etc)

(outro)
Yes in the country...
Or in the city...
Anywhere we are is right for me

In the morning...
In the evening...
Of you there never is to much to see



"In The Country" - (YouTube recording)

"In The Mountains" - (feat. Rory Tex Tosh on Vocals & Harmonica)

I am thrilled to have Rory Tosh add his musical talents to this song. Loving the harp Rory laid in. What a great idea. 
Thanks Rory!
https://soundcloud.com/textosh


"In The Mountains" - (feat. Rory Tex Tosh on Vocals & Harmonica)

Credits/Info: 
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, and Lyrics by Chris Martin 
- Copyright 2012
- Recorded live with my Martin GCPA1, Standard Tuning, Capo 1. 

Lyrics:
                                            
I’m sitting in the lonely bar just staring down a drink...
Wondering just how low my life can sink.

I was a better man with you, 
Oh a better man with you. 


And even through these hazy eyes it’s not too hard to see…
I’m lonely as a man could ever be.

I was a better man with you, 
Oh a better man with you. 


And even as I try to hide I’m haunted by the past…
Wondering just how long the pain will last. 
	
I was a better man with you, 
Oh a better man with you. 


Hey Mr. bartender just pass the bottle please…
I’m hoping it will bring me what I need.

I was a better man with you, 
Oh a better man with you. 

Ending:
I say hey Mr. bartender just pass the bottle please…
I’m hoping it will bring me what I need.

I was a better man with you….
Oh a better man with you…. 
Yes a better man with you…..
I was a better man with you.

"I Was A Better Man With You" - (Recorded live - no overdubbing)

If you can, please help our brave soldiers and their families. Donate to: http://www.operationhomefront.net

Song inspired by the 2009 movie, "Taking Chance", starring Kevin Bacon. A very moving movie. Everyone should see it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtmiLdzzgGE 

Credits: 
- Chris Martin = Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics
- Christian Di Carlo (Gate57.com) = String Accompaniment, Mix &amp; Mastering

"What Are We Fighting For" lyrics: 
I :
A mother weeps….
As the little one sleeps
Leaders lie….
As the bullets fly
What Are We Fighting For

Pictures on walls….
And adorning the halls
A promising life….
Cut down in the night
What Are We Fighting For

I wish that I could tell you why this soldier had to die….
What are we fighting for anymore, and how many more must die

II:
A woman cries….
As the soldiers arrive
The love of her life….
Was killed overnight
What Are We Fighting For

I wish that I could tell you why this soldier had to die….
What are we fighting for anymore, and how many more must die

III:
A father stands….
With a flag in his hands
Was the price….
Worth his sacrifice
What Are We Fighting For

I wish that I could tell you why this soldier had to die….
What are we fighting for anymore, and how many more must die

[Outro]
Yes I wish that I could tell you why this soldier had to die…..
What are we fighting for anymore  and how many more must die
How many more must die….
How many more ….. must die

"What Are We Fighting For" - Dedicated to our Soldiers

I'm On Your Side - (version 1 - acoustic/vocals only)

Lately I have been reading very sad news about young kids committing suicide due to relentless bullying. Their crime; being "different". I think this is so sad. People should be able to live their own life, their own way, so long as it does not hurt anyone else.  Anyway, that is what I was thinking about when I wrote this song. 

Love to know what you think! 
Thanks, 
Chris
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"I'm On Your Side" lyrics:
I:
I know there’s times when life gets hard...
Get on your feet … fight ‘em hard 

I’m on  your side…
Stand tall with pride

II:
It all comes down to a choice...
So dig down deep … use your voice

I’m on  your side…
Stand tall with pride

III:
It is your right to live your life...
I know the pain cuts like a knife

I’m on  your side…
Stand tall with pride

IV:
Don’t let them win … you come first ….
Denying your own life is so much worse

I’m on your side…
Stand tall with pride 

I’m on your side…
Stand tall with pride 

I’m on your side…
I’m on your side…

"I'm On Your Side" - Original Demo - (See Studio Version)

About:
This song is about Lake Pleasant in the Adirondack mountains in upstate New York (USA). We visit almost every year for summer vacation. Sometimes, when the weather is just right, it really is the most beautiful place. I just with they had a Marriot ;-))

Credits/Info: 
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, and Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Guitar tracks and vocals home recorded
- Copyright 2011

"In The Mountains" Lyrics:

I wake up early in the mountains...
First light shines across the lake
The early morning fog is lifting...
The peace is there for me to take

I watch the old boats as they glide by...
Men with peace upon their face
They're not thinking 'bout the old days...
Must be the magic in this place

I watch the children play beside me...
Building castles in the sand
You can feel the joy among them...
Part of the wonder of this land

In the evening when the Sun's down...
A million stars up in the sky
I can only look with wonder...
I even feel a little high

I woke up early in the mountains...
First light shone across the lake
The early morning fog had lifted...
The peace was there for me to take

"In The Mountains" - Version 1

Lately I have been reading very sad news about young kids committing suicide due to relentless bullying. Their crime: being "different". I think this is so sad. People should be able to live their own life, their own way, so long as it does not hurt anyone else.  Anyway, that is what I was thinking about when I wrote this song. 

Credits: 
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Christian Di Carlo (Gate57) = Keyboards, Programming, Mastering
- Max Centorame (Gate57) = Bass Guitar
- Marcello Centorame (Gate57) = Guitar Leads
- Copyright 2012


"I'm On Your Side" lyrics:
I:
I know there’s times when life gets hard...
Get on your feet … fight ‘em hard 

I’m on your side…
Stand tall with pride

II:
It all comes down to a choice...
So dig down deep … use your voice

I’m on  your side…
Stand tall with pride

III:
It is your right to live your life...
I know the pain cuts like a knife

I’m on  your side…
Stand tall with pride

IV:
Don’t let them win … you come first ….
Denying your own life is so much worse

I’m on your side…
Stand tall with pride 

I’m on your side…
Stand tall with pride 

I’m on your side…
I’m on your side…

"I'm On Your Side" - Original by Chris Martin Music with Gate57

New version mixed/mastered/produced by Gate57

I think a song like this requires an explanation: 
My dad died of throat cancer in 1993. The last time I saw him, just a few days before he passed away, we hugged, we cried, and I always had the feeling he wanted to say something to me but he could not. I am not sure this is it, but it is the inspiration of the song. I hope you enjoy it for what it is meant to be. 
 
For Dad. I will always miss you!

Credits/Info: 
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics by Chris Martin 
- Guitar tracks and vocals home recorded 
- Keyboards and programming by Christian Di Carlo (GATE57) 
- Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by GATE57
- Played with Martin DCPA1 Madagascar Rosewood
- Copyright 2012

Lyrics: 
Hello I'm glad you've come ... 
It's good to see you son ... 
It's hard to say goodbye ...
For you as it is I

Soon angels will fly ...
They'll fly high in the sky

So don't fret ... 
It's the peace that I'll get ... 
And I know there are regrets ... 
Let's forgive and forget

Soon angels will fly ...
They'll fly high in the sky

And I know ... 
It's hard to let me go ... 
Son the pain will fade with time ...
Use the love I'll leave behind

Soon angels will fly ...
They'll fly high in the sky

angels will fly ...
angels will fly ...
angels will fly ...

"Angels Will Fly" (for Dad) - by Chris Martin Music with Gate57

Credits/Info: 
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Guitar tracks and vocals home recorded 
- Keyboards and programming by Christian Di Carlo (GATE57.com) 
- Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by GATE57.com
- Copyright 2012 


"And I Wish" lyrics: 
All my life ... 
All the strife ... 
And I wish I could have lived it twice.

All those days ... 
In the haze ... 
And I wish I could have found new ways.

But I guess that's how it goes ... 
Where time goes God only knows ... 
And I wish that I could ride the flows.

Reminisce ... 
About a kiss ... 
And I wish that I could feel the bliss.

Years have passed ... 
Feelings last ... 
And I wish I could relive the past.

But I guess that's how it goes ... 
Where time goes God only knows ... 
And I wish that I could ride the flows.

All my life ... 
All the strife ... 
And I wish I could have lived it right.

"And I Wish" - by Chris Martin Music with Gate57

(In Memoriam: Newtown, Connecticut Victims)
https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/

Credits/Info: 
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, Harp and Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Guitar tracks and vocals home recorded

Lyrics:
Half-staff flags...
As our country mourns
A President cries...
Too many lives been torn

We ask why...
Though we don't understand
And though we'll try...
It's just to hard to stand

And our hearts bleed for you
Our hearts bleed for you
Our hearts bleed for you
Our hearts bleed for you

All so young...
So much life ahead
But they're gone...
They're with the Lord instead

And we ask why...
But we can't understand
Though we'll try...
It's just too hard to stand

And our hearts bleed for you
Our hearts bleed for you
And our hearts bleed for you
Our hearts bleed for you

Donate

"Our Hearts Bleed For You" - In Memoriam: Newtown, Ct. Victims

Credits/Info: 
- Original Song, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics by Chris Martin (yep, it's all my fault! ;-)
- Guitar tracks and vocals home recorded 
- Played on my Martin DCPA1 Madagascar Rosewood
- Standard tuning, Capo 1, Ab harp
- Cover Art by Tristan Martin

Lyrics: 
I've been down
Kicked around
Been through trials
Walked those miles

But I'm, coming
Closer to You Lord

I've lost faith
In the human race
Seen them die
Don't know why

I'm, coming
Closer to You Lord
I'm, coming
Closer to You Lord

I have sewed
A heavy load
But now I know
Where I must go

And I'm, coming
Closer to You Lord

Now I see
How things should be
And now I'll go
The way You know

And I'm, coming
Closer to You Lord
I'm, coming
Closer to You Lord

"Closer To You Lord"

"Gemini" by Chris Martin (guitar solo)

Credits/Info: 
- Home recorded with my Martin DCPA1 Madagascar. 



"Gemini" - (Original Guitar Solo)

Welcome to my SoundCloud page! Please click on the "Tracks" link to hear all of my music. I really appreciate it when anyone enjoys my music. Listen, download, like, share, enjoy! 

Note: While I allow most of my music to be downloaded for free, all proceeds from music sales are donated to various charities. 

About me: 
I was born and raised on Long Island, NY. I'm a singer-songwriter as I enjoy writing my own songs most. I play acoustic guitar and the harmonica. My style of music is Contemporary Folk and Singer-Songwriter. The decade of music that most influenced my music taste is the 70's. Most influenced by Neil Young.  

I like to write songs from the heart. I want to express how I feel about past experiences, about current events, and just about anything else that really moves me in some meaningful way.  I hope that you "feel" what my songs are about too when you listen to them. 

Note: 
There is so much great music by so many folks on SoundCloud I have yet to find a good way of listening to everyone's music with the little time I have to do it in. So, I REALLY appreciate it when anyone listens to any of mine! … I am sure your life is busy too. Thanks again!

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