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Beatnik

Fool me now and burn me twice
Take a bow and roll the dice
Something here is rotten every day
I never liked the ending of that play

What you want you couldn't be
What I am lies easily
Every wicked hour that we spent
Did you ever wonder where they went?

Don't tell me, don't tell me,
Don't tell me who I am
You sell me, compel me,
You say I give a damn

I want this I bleed this
Don’t tell me not to be
I take this, I need this this
You’ve had enough of me

Will you wear the right disguise,
Win the devil in my eyes
I guess you haven’t seen me in awhile
I know you only miss what you defile

You can tell me sweet new lies
You were always cruel and wise
Can you tell me now we are the same
Would you make me doubt the stars are flame

But you want me more
And you hold me dear
We've been here before
And I have no fear...

But you want me more
And you love me dear
We've been here before
And I have no fear

Bon't tell me, don't tell me,
Don't tell me who I am
You sell me, compel me,
You say I give a damn

I want this, I bleed this
Don’t tell me not to be
I take this I need this this
You’ve had enough of me

You can sing to my ghost
Call up your choir of angels and swear it
You could love me the most
Maybe it's over I know I don't care it's

Fool me twice and hold me tight
I could never make this right
Were we always less than what we seem
Captive in the confine of a dream

Foolishly did I believe
I have been the more deceived
Even though a cruelty can be kind
There are better ways that you could find

Well chosen, just go then,
You fall so easily
You sell me, compel me,
But I am broken free

Don't tell me, don't tell me,
Don't tell me not to be
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NOTES:
This is based on Ophelia

Not to Be (acoustic)

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021
Gentle Rain Records
Produced, Written & Performed by Craig Durgy & Nat Daniels.

An original love song co-penned by Nat and Craig that captures the Christmas spirit between two people that can’t be together this holiday. There’s a bit of a play on the old Twelve Days of Christmas traditional song and a couple other classic references hinted at throughout.

Lyrics:

The first day of Christmas 

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Gave to me her heart with a kiss 
Her love, like lights upon the tree. 
Nothing is more beautiful than this!

Five gold rings, 
Could never match the Christmas song she sings, to me!

Winds blow, and drive Decembers' snow
But still her eyes just melt away the cold…
I know, I’ll always love her so,
With every bit of Christmas in my soul.

There’s a breeze of contentment 
And all the worlds’ a-glow,
Not only in our hearts but on the snow.
Gleaming like diamonds in the night,
Yet pales to him as he moves into sight! 

Two turtle doves, 
Could never match the pureness of his Love…  his love!

Dark clouds of troubles may descend, 
And yet his smile brings warmth to me again, 
I know this timeless love will shine
For darling I am yours, and you are mine.

Na na na na na, na na na.
I miss you….  (I miss you too)

Chances

First Day Of Christmas

This 1872 poem by Christina Rossetti (titled 'A Christmas Carol')was set to music in 1906 by Gustav Holst to become the well known Christmas carol we know today. Here is my version.

Vocals, acoustic guitar, bass and percussion - Graham Williams

In The Bleak Midwinter

In The Bleak Midwinter (Rossetti-Holst)

I've always enjoyed singing this popular calypso carol over the advent/Christmas period so it was an obvious choice to record my own version. It was written in 1988 by the prolific Graham Kendrick. I was lucky enough to meet Graham a few year's ago - a nice, genuine and unassuming man. He was generous with his time and encouraged me to keep on song writing.

Vocals, acoustic guitar, bass & percussion - Graham Williams

This Child

This Child (Graham Kendrick)- © 1988 Make Way Music

5 Star Commended Entry in the 2022 UK Songwriting Contest
My attempt to write a Christmas song including some of the traditions of the festive season.  

Vocals, acoustic guitar, bass, percussion & bells - Graham Williams

We're lighting advent candles at this time of year,
Reminds me that we're waiting for some Christmas cheer,
We celebrate the birth of a baby boy,
Who brought into the world a lot of hope and joy,

The shining stars on a Christmas night start me wondering,
A star of wonder on that Christmas night, welcomed the new born king.

We celebrate our Christmas round the Christmas tree,
Everybody's gathered with their family,
It's good to be together on this special day,
Remembering we're celebrating a birthday,

The shining stars on a Christmas night start me wondering,
A star of wonder on that Christmas night, welcomed the new born king.

I'll wish you happy Christmas on this special day,
I hope you're having fun in every way,
All the food is eaten and the carols sung,
We celebrate the birth of The Father's son,

The shining stars on a Christmas night start me wondering,
A star of wonder on that Christmas night, welcomed the new born king.

Shining Stars

Christmas Once Again

Written, produced and mixed by Bamboo Leaves 2021.

Deep Water

NOTICE: I DO NOT PAY FOR PROMOTION. EVER.

SPOTLIGHT: Sexagenarian Volume VI is now complete after the addition of its twelfth tarck, "where once...". Check out the other five (5!) volumes of Sexagenarian as well. 

BIO: I started writing songs in high school (1969-1973!) and I've pretty much never stopped. These are mostly solo recording projects (my brother, Fog City Fogey, contributes sometimes).  I don't do much self-promotion, not a fan of Repost Exchange etc, so all of you who find this page and like a song or two - you are truly appreciated!

Christmas Once Again

CW Mullins