"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)

Song written in memory of Theresa (an old friend), Al (my brother-in-law), and Katie - and all the others who have been taken from us far too soon. 

The song photo is of the "Sculpture of Hope / Wall of Remembrance" located in SUNY Farmingdale, Long Island, NY. There is a brick in this wall with my brother-in-law's name on it. He was killed at age 32 by a drunk driver. Such a shame. You can learn more at: 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mortonfox/176767473

If you like (or don't like) this song, please donate, if you can, to: <a href="http://www.madd.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.madd.org</a>/. &#13;
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PLEASE DON'T DRINK and DRIVE! Help make our roads safer for everyone! 

Thank you,
Chris Martin

Song Related Article:
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=katie+flynn+story

Credits:
- Chris Martin = Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Lyrics
- Original Song, Copyright 2011&#13;
- Recorded live (and not so well) on my Martin GPCPA1

Lyrics:
They rode the Uncanni (name of a boat)
As she skipped upon the sea 
The Sun setting down
Behind an island they don’t see
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I don’t know why the good die young…
I don’t know why the good die young.
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(this verse is about my brother in law)
They left the party early
To pick up their newborn son.
A drunk blew a sign
And a new boy’s ... dad is gone.

And I don’t know why the good die young…
I don’t know why the good die young. 

(Katie. I did not know you but I feel the pain in my heart. RIP.)
She walked down the church aisle
As she spread the pedals with pride.
She beamed in the limo
But it would be her last ride.

And I don’t know why the good die young…
I don’t know why the good die young.

Donate

"I Don't Know Why The Good Die Young" (Demo. Read Description!)

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

Always Introspective

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

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

I just had to write this in memory of Whitney Houston. I hope you enjoy it. 

Credits: 
- Original song, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics by Chris Martin
- Copyright 2012

http://www.whitneyhouston.com/us/home

"Fortune Or Fame" - In Memoriam: Whitney Houston

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

This version of "Can You Really Carry Me" has some beautiful instrumentation added by Gate57. I could not decide which version of the song to keep posted on SC so I will just post both versions. Great! ... one less decision to make ;) I hope you enjoy it!

Credits/Info: 
- Original Song by Chris Martin 
- Acoustic Guitar (rhythm and lead) 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, All Rights Reserved 
- Played with my Martin DCPA1 Madagascar in D Standard tuning

Lyrics: 
When I'm hurting and I'm all alone ... 
And I need You by my side 
Do You hear me when I'm praying hard ... 
Do You know how hard I've tried

Can You really carry me 
Can You really carry me

Were You with me when my father died ... 
Were You on the other side 
Are You with me when I feel the pain ... 
Do You know how hard I've cried

Can You really carry me 
Can You really carry me

Are You with me when I'm feeling lost ... 
And I don't know where to go 
Can You help me plot a worthy course ... 
And how will You let me know

Can You really carry me 
Can You really carry me 
Can You really carry me 
Can You really carry me

"Can You Really Carry Me" Version 2 - by Chris Martin Music with Gate57

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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