Another collection of top tunes and superb songs from the SoundCloud community.

Remember November

See Him Lying On A Bed Of Straw

Sometimes in life there are times when we have to weather the storm.

The Journey Of Life

The Ebb And Flow

The Ebb And Flow (Remastered) Graham Williams - ©2021 Words of Wonder Music

Life Is Like A Circle

Life Is Like A Circle (Graham Williams) ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

Another Case Of Déjà Vu

Another Case Of Déjà Vu (Graham Williams) ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

The song starts with striking guitar chords over a strummed melody which gives a moody feel. Are things really just a case of déjà vu? (Reviews Unlimited)

I think I've been here before, but when it was I can't recall,
I can't put my finger on the time, lost in the workings of my mind,
It’s déjà vu, déjà vu, it’s déjà vu, déjà vu
Things we've done and things we do, it's just a case of déjà vu

There's a certain fragrance in the air, tells me I've already been there,
In another time or other place, maybe a fourth dimension of space,
It’s déjà vu, déjà vu, it’s déjà vu, déjà vu
Things we've done and things we do, it's just a case of déjà vu

I think I wrote this song before, but when it was I'm not so sure,
Maybe my memories playing tricks, perhaps this is something I should fix.
It’s déjà vu, déjà vu, it’s déjà vu, déjà vu
Things we've done and things we do, it's just a case of déjà vu

Who knows what was and what will be? I know for certain it's not me,
If we've lived before or live again, did we live the future way back when?
It’s déjà vu, déjà vu, it’s déjà vu, déjà vu
Things we've done and things we do, it's just a case of déjà vu
Things we've done and things we do, it's just a case of déjà vu

A Case Of Déjà Vu

A Case Of Déjà Vu (Remastered) Graham Williams ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

This has a lovely melody with a touch of sentimentality as Graham looks back on 'Home Sweet Home'. The idea of home being the place where one loves to roam and travel in your dreams to find the paradise of your own is wonderful. The song fades away into those dreams at the end.....  (Reviews Unlimited)

Unlike the lyrics in the song, I've enjoyed travelling to many places and climbing to the top of mountains. However I've never been to Mexico, Rome, Idaho or Mozambique .... yet!

I've never been to Mexico, I've never been to Rome,
I've never strayed very far from my home sweet home,
My backyard stretches far and wide, as far as the eye can see,
It goes on for miles and miles and it's good enough for me.

Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place I love to roam.

I've never been to Idaho, I've never been that far,
I'm never really likely to, when I haven't even got a car,
I've got my trusty bicycle and I've got my two strong legs,
They keep me close enough to home, 'n' that's as good as it gets.

Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place I love to roam.

I've never been to Mozambique, I've led a sheltered life,
I'm happy in my home sweet home and I find that life's alright,
You may travel far and wide, across the deep blue sea,
Staying at home, it suits me fine and it's good enough for me.

Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place I love to roam.

But in my dreams I can travel the globe,
When I awake I am safe back at home,

Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place I love to roam.

The world is made up of adventurers and other folk like me,
Some like climbing mountain tops or drinking cups of tea,
Follow the course that's in your mind, your personal fantasy,
I'm choosing adventure close at hand and that's good enough for me.

Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place I love to roam.
Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place I love to roam.

Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home (Graham Williams) ©2021  Words Of Wonder Music

I'd been reading Bob Dylan's 'Chronicles - Volume One' when I wrote this. I think Bob crept into the song - 'you go your way I'll go mine'. I had the microphone really close to the acoustic guitar when recording this, which produced the unintentional but interesting percussive sound of the plectrum on the strings.

Shattered Promises and broken dreams, they say that nothing's as bad as it seems,
I'd like to believe that the worst isn't true but looking in the mirror I'm not sure that I do,
Shattered promises and a broken heart, everything that's happened has upset the apple cart,
Every action has unforeseen consequences, the decisions that you've made have played havoc with my senses,

So you've left me now, there'll be no coming back,
You've made your plans, you can walk your lonely track,

Shattered promises and a broken spirit, didn't you even stop and think about it for a minute,
You may think you've left me floating high and dry, one day you might reconsider and then you'll wonder why,
Shattered promises and a broken deal, how long do you think this will take to heal,
You go your way and I'll go mine, I'm actually going nowhere so you can take your time,

From where I'm standing, I hope that you can see,
Whatever you thought you'd done, I'll not let it get to me,

Shattered promises and a broken past, the harm you've done to me, it won't last,
The future's bright, as some might say, we go on from where we are, tomorrow's another day,
Shattered Promises and broken dreams, nothing in life is ever what it seems,
I'd like to believe that the worst isn't true; I'm looking in the mirror but so, so are you,
I'm looking in the mirror but so, so are you.

Shattered Promises

Shattered Promises (Graham Williams) ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

For anyone, who has had to live in any form of isolation or restriction, like many of us in 2020/2021, it's mostly the small, simple, everyday things that you miss.

Waiting  for  the  world  to  get  back  upon  its  feet,    
Been  so  long  waiting  in  the  wings,  
Getting  hard  to  remember  how  things  really  were,   
How  I  miss  the  ordinary  things,  

Like,  casual  conversations  with  strangers  that  you  meet,   
Hanging  out  with  friends,  and  simply  walking  down  the  street,                  
How  I  miss  the  ordinary  things,  
   
Like,  sitting  at  the  coffee  shop,  watching  people  passing  by,   
Seeing  mothers  pushing  push-chairs  while  their  little  babies  cry,   
How  I  miss  the  ordinary  things,  

Waiting  for  the  world  to  get  back  upon  its  feet,   
It's been  so  long  waiting  in  the  wings,  
Getting  hard  to  remember  how  things  really  were,                  
How  I  miss  the  ordinary  things,  

Like,  taking  a  bus  ride,  three  stops  down  the  road,   
Meeting  friends  for  dinner,  and  hosting  them  at  home,   
How  I  miss  the  ordinary  things,  

Like,  shopping  unconcerned,  without  watching  my  back,   
Making  pointless  journeys  and  other  things  like  that,   
How  I  miss  the  ordinary  things,  

Waiting  for  the  world  to  get  back  upon  its  feet,   
I've spent so  long  waiting  in  the  wings,  
It's getting  hard  to  remember  how  things  really  were,       
How  I  miss  the  ordinary  things,  
How  I  miss  the  ordinary  things,

©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

Ordinary Things

Ordinary Things (Graham Williams) ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

We  sometimes  feel  sad, we  may  feel  blue                                                              
The  troubles  in  life  can  be  many  or  few
A  winding  road  soon  straightens  out,
So  trust  in  God  to  help  you  out                              

His  light,  His  light  shines  through , It  shines  on  me.  it  shines  on  you,
His  light,  His  light  shines  through,  It  shines  on  us, whatever  we  do

We  pray  for  peace, in  a  world  of  strife                                                            
We  hope  for  a  long  and  fulfilling  life
Working  together  makes  good  sense,
So  trust  in  God  to  give  you inner  strength

His  light,  His  light  shines  through , It  shines  on  me.  it  shines  on  you,
His  light,  His  light  shines  through,  It  shines  on  us,  whatever  we  do
                              
The  gift  of  life, is  a  priceless  gem                                                               
Given  by  the  Lord  to  all  women  and  men
We  should  make  the  most  of  our  time  on  Earth,
And  trust  in  God,  to  realise  our  worth

His  light,  His  light  shines  through , It  shines  on  me.  it  shines  on  you,
His  light,  His  light  shines  through,  It  shines  on  us,  whatever  we  do

His  light,  His  light  shines  through , It  shines  on  me.  it  shines  on  you,
His  light,  His  light  shines  through,  It  shines  on  us,  whatever  we  do

His Light Shines Through

His Light Shines Through - (Graham Williams) ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

Written after an early spring morning breakfast by the local river surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. I had plans to record more instruments but decided the simplicity of just the acoustic guitar & vocals sounded just right and suited the mood of the song.

Going to the riverside, in the early morning,
Find a place to sit down, stretch and do some yawning,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,

Birds are looking busy, gathering different grasses,
Busy building nests in amongst the hidden branches,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,

The peaceful waters flow, so slow, downstream,
Laying down I know, I can go into a daydream,

The ducks are tipping forwards, I guess they're going fishing,
I can't see what they're catching, that's something that I'm missing,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go on, life go on,

There's no one else here, to see the fish a-jumping,
Just the sounds of nature and gentle waters rumbling,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go on, life go on,

The peaceful waters flow, so slow, downstream,
Laying down I know, I can go into a daydream,

Going to the riverside, in the early morning,
Find a place to sit down, stretch and do some yawning,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,

The Riverside Song

The Riverside Song (Graham Williams) - ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

Each new day, is a chance for us to say,
Thanks to you Lord, for all that you've done,
Thanks to you Lord, for all you've done and all you do.

Each new day, is a chance for us to pray,
To the Lord up above, the Lord who we love,
The Lord up above, who we love and we adore.

Let's celebrate, each brand new day,
Let's celebrate, with all the words we sing and say,
Let's celebrate, each brand new day,
Let's celebrate with all the songs we sing and play.

Each new day, is a chance for us to play,
And sing songs of praises, to the one God who's amazing,
Sing songs of praise to the amazing God above.

Let's celebrate, each brand new day,
Let's celebrate, with all the words we sing and say,
Let's celebrate, each brand new day,
Let's celebrate with all the songs we sing and play.

Let's celebrate, each brand new day,
Let's celebrate, with all the words we sing and say,
Let's celebrate, each brand new day,
Let's celebrate with all the songs we sing and play.

Each New Day

Each New Day (Graham Williams) - ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

I've never been to Mexico, I've never been to Rome,
I've never strayed very far, from my home sweet home,
My backyard stretches far and wide, as far as the eye can see,
It goes on for miles and miles and it's good enough for me.

Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place I love to roam.

I've never been to Idaho, I've never been that far,
I'm never really likely to, when I haven't even got a car,
I've got my trusty bicycle and I've got my two strong legs,
They keep me close enough to home, 'n' that's as good as it gets.

Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place I love to roam.

I've never been to Mozambique, I've led a sheltered life,
I'm happy in my home sweet home and I find that life's alright,
You may travel far and wide, across the deep blue sea,
Staying at home, it suits me fine and it's good enough for me.

Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place I love to roam.

But in my dreams I can travel the globe,
When I awake I am safe back at home,

Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place I love to roam.

The world is made up of adventurers and other folk like me,
Some like climbing mountain tops or drinking cups of tea,
Follow the course that's in your mind, your personal fantasy,
I'm choosing adventure close at hand and that's good enough for me.

Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place I love to roam.
Home sweet home, it's a paradise of my own,
Home sweet home, it's the place where I can roam.

Home Sweet Home (Acoustic Version)

Home Sweet Home (Acoustic Version) - (Graham Williams) - ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

We give praise to the Lord up above, we give praise to the Lord for His love,
His ever shining light, makes our lives so bright, we give praise to the Lord up above,

We sing songs to the Lord up above, we sing songs to the Lord for His love,
For every song that's sung, we can sing another one, we sing songs to the Lord up above,

We say prayers to the Lord up above, we say prayers to the Lord for His love,
Forever in our hearts, for every life that starts, we say prayers to the Lord up above,

We worship the Lord up above, we worship the Lord for His love,
With never tiring hands, He helps us understand, we worship the Lord up above,
We worship the Lord up above,

To The Lord Up Above

To The Lord Up Above - (Graham Williams) ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

Waiting for the world to get back upon its feet,
Been so long waiting in the wings,
Getting hard to remember how things really were,
How I miss the ordinary things,

Like, casual conversations with strangers that you meet,
Hanging out with friends, and simply walking down the street,
How I miss the ordinary things,

Like, sitting at the coffee shop, watching people passing by,
Seeing mothers pushing push-chairs while their little babies cry,
How I miss the ordinary things,

Waiting for the world to get back upon its feet,
It's been so long waiting in the wings,
Getting hard to remember how things really were,
How I miss the ordinary things,

Like, taking a bus ride, three stops down the road,
Meeting friends for dinner, and hosting them at home,
How I miss the ordinary things,

Like, shopping unconcerned, without watching my back,
Making pointless journeys and other things like that,
How I miss the ordinary things,

Waiting for the world to get back upon its feet,
I've spent so long waiting in the wings,
It's getting hard to remember how things really were,
How I miss the ordinary things,
How I miss the ordinary things,

©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

Ordinary Things (Acoustic version)

Ordinary Things (Acoustic Version) - (Graham Williams) - ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

A first recording of a song I wrote four years ago.

We think of You every day,
We think of You when we pray,
You are so special, You're really special,
We think of You every day,

And Your guiding light, it shines on us so bright,
With the setting sun, we know You are the Holy one,
You are the only one we need,

We think of You every day,
We think of You when we pray,
You are so special, You're really special,
We think of You every day,

And on the darkest night, Your star, it still shines bright,
With the rising sun, we know You are the Holy one,
You are the only one we need,

We think of You every day,
We think of You when we pray,
You are so special, You're really special,
We think of You every day,

You are so special, You're really special,
We think of You every day,

We Think Of You Every Day

We Think Of You Every Day -(Graham Williams) ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

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

My attempt to write a Christmas song including some of the traditions of the festive season. It was rated as a 5-star Commended Entry in the 2022 Official UK Songwriting Competition.

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

Shining Stars (Graham Williams) - ©2021 Words Of Wonder Music

Written for Valentines Day.  

There is something magic in the air, I can feel it here and everywhere,
It's in the sparkling morning dew, I think it's all because of you,

Maybe it comes from up above but I know for sure I'm lost in love,
I'm lost in love, I'm lost in love,

Is this really truly happening, this restless state I find I'm in?
Can it really all be down to fate; are my senses really wide awake?

Maybe it comes from up above but I know for sure I'm lost in love,
I'm lost in love, I'm lost in love,

I'm living in a dreamy state of mind, amazed by all the feelings that I find,
I can't escape the fact it's true, it's all down to my love for you,

Maybe it comes from up above but I know for sure I'm lost in love,
I'm lost in love, I'm lost in love,
Maybe it comes from up above but I know for sure I'm lost in love,
Maybe it comes from up above but I know for sure I'm lost in love,
Maybe it comes from up above, maybe it comes from up above

Lost In Love

Lost In Love (Graham Williams) ©2022 Words Of Wonder Music

I've done what little I can do as a songwriter. There's no sitting on the fence for me; peace is the only way. My thoughts and prayers go out to all fellow human beings trapped in war zones.
(A bit of a rush job. Written and recorded in an afternoon and posted onto SoundCloud the same day)

This song's message is anti war, I don't want no guns, no more,
People of the world want to live in peace, the simplest way is for war to cease,
Fire one bullet and you've got it wrong, Why don't you listen to the message that's in this song,
People of the world, stand up and unite, all sing together for a peaceful life,

Peace, not war, we want for sure; peace, not war, we want for all,
Peace, not war, you've heard before; peace, not war we need for all

Peace, Not War

Peace, Not War(Graham Williams)©2022 Words Of Wonder Music

Lord, help me make it, through every day,
Lord, help me find, a much better way,
To help and to serve, to spread Your holy word,
Lord, help me make it through each day

You guide us all through our path in life,
Through the rough and the smooth
The bliss and the strife,
To help and to serve, to spread Your holy word,
You guide us all through our path in life,

Floating like an angel, through the clouds in the sky,
So many questions with no need to wonder why

Lord, help me make it, through every day,
Lord, help me find, a much better way,
To help and to serve, to spread Your holy word,
Lord, help me make it through each day

Floating like an angel, through the clouds in the sky,
So many questions with no need to wonder why

Lord help me make it, through every day

Floating Like An Angel

Floating Like An Angel (Graham Williams) ©2022 Words Of Wonder Music

I put out acoustic versions of of a couple of my songs last year and found they were well received - one even has more plays than the multitrack version. So that gave me the idea for this song.

Unplugged music, as nature intended,
If it sounds this good there's no need to defend it,
Unplugged music, as nature intended,
It's songs like these that can be recommended,

The song is a song and that's as good as it gets,
There's no need for any electronic effects,
When the singer sings a song in an ordinary voice,
Without auto-tune it's the obvious choice,

Unplugged music, as nature intended,
If it sounds this good there's no need to defend it,
Unplugged music, as nature intended,
It's songs like these that can be recommended,

The guitar drives the tune as the strings vibrate
Blended with the voice it sounds really great,
The amplifier's useless in the corner of the room,
The power of the music's in its simple tune,

Unplugged music, as nature intended,
If it sounds this good there's no need to defend it,
Unplugged music, as nature intended,
It's songs like these that can be recommended,

It's songs like these that can be recommended,
Unplugged music, as nature intended,

Unplugged Music

Unplugged Music (Graham Williams) ©2022 Words Of Wonder Music

The damage we keep doing to planet Earth in the name of progress needs to be addressed right now. Hopefully, for the sake of future generations, we haven't reached the point of no return quite yet. But we must be very close.

Planet Earth is suffering, it's health is getting poor,
Millions of people here, are shouting out for more,
We are generating waste and the globe is warming fast,
Everybody's asking now, how long can this all last,

We've got to act right now, to change the world somehow,
While we've still got the time, to put an end to its decline,

Planet Earth is suffering, it's health is getting worse,
The ordinary people here are crying for their Earth,
Governments of nations seem to turn a deaf ear,
Can't they hear the message of despair and real fear,

We've got to act right now, to change the world somehow,
While we've still got the time, to put an end to its decline,

Planet Earth is suffering and running out of time,
Its wounds, they keep on bleeding, with the fossil fuels we mine,
The younger generation are working hard to make us hear,
There's no time for hesitation when our children's views are clear,

We've got to act right now, to change the world somehow,
While we've still got the time, to put an end to its decline,

Planet Earth is suffering, it's health is getting poor,
Millions of people here, are shouting out for more,
We are generating waste and the globe is warming fast,
Everybody's asking now, how long can this all last,

Planet Earth

Planet Earth (Graham Williams) ©2022 Words Of Wonder Music

A first collaboration between Heliopolis 5 and Graham J Williams. I had the great pleasure of adding vocals to this brilliant track put together by Nick Oldfield (AKA Heliopolis 5.) Check out more of Nick's excellent work by visiting his page: @user-555484870. 
Words & Music - Nick Oldfield
Vocal - Graham Williams
Backing Track - Nick Oldfield
Produced by Nick Oldfield and Graham Williams

I'm Not A Fool

I'm Not A Fool -(Nick Oldfield)Heliopolis 5 & Graham J Williams

He came from above, He came from above, to give us God's love, to give us God's love,  
He came from above,
He walked on the Earth, He walked on the Earth, we celebrate his birth, we celebrate his birth,
He walked on the Earth,
He showed us the way, He showed us the way, spread peace every day, spread peace every day,
He showed us the way,
He died on the cross, He died on the cross, we were saved by his loss, we were saved by his loss, 
He died on the cross,
He was God's only son, He was God's only son, and here for everyone, and here for everyone,
He was God's only son,
He was the son of the father above, we celebrate glorify and love,
He was the son of the father above, we celebrate glorify and love,
We celebrate His life, We celebrate His life, and shine in His light, and shine in His light,
We celebrate His life,
He came from above, He came from above, to give us God's love, to give us God's love,  
He came from above,

He Came From Above

He Came From Above (Graham Williams)  2022 Words Of Wonder Music

The October 2022 DIAMC writing prompt is about displacement, taking a character either fictional or real and putting them into an alternative reality.

I'm quite pleased with this - it's not perfect but after many, many attempts where 85 percent went wrong near the end, I got a good enough guitar and vocal in one take. I tried to record separate tracks, but discovered I needed to play and sing at same time to make it work. End of self congratulatory session - but hey - my fingerpicking is coming along, too! 

I imagined a world where Little Red went to the bright lights and the big city to find fame and fortune, and confront her nemesis - Mr Wolf. It all ends happily ever after, too.

Little Red

Little Red she’s grown up proper
Little Red, nothing’s going to stop her
She’s going to shine, like the moon
Mr Wolf, big man in the city
Mr Wolf sure likes them pretty
In for a surprise, Mr Wolf
You’d better watch that back
Look both ways
She’s coming for her due
Little Red

Little Red, headed for the Hood
Telling Granny she is going to be good
She may be lying, but honest she’s trying
Little Red steps into his bar
Mr Wolf greets her with a snarl
“Hrrrrrrrr, Babe, you’re looking swell”
Little Red flicks back long hair
Walks by, ignoring his stare
“Make mine a double on the rocks 
And wipe that look, off your face,
I swapped out that blunt old axe,
For some Mace
And I’m not afraid to use it,
Don’t need a Woodcutter no more.”

Little Red, now she’s a star
Mr Wolf, he’s gone and bought her a car
And a house, and a yacht, and a ring
He fell under her spell
Little Red, she played him so well
But damn, that girl could sing
Ahoooooo, Little Red
Ahoooooo, Little Red
Ahoooooo, Little Red

“Turned out there’d been a bit of a misunderstanding. Mr Wolf isn’t all bad, you know? Last I heard…he’d gone and bought Granny…a new condo”

Ahoooooo, Little Red
Ahoooooo, Little Red

Little Red - DIAMC Demo

Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes' Night takes place on November 5th each year in Great Britain with bonfires and firework displays. It recalls the Gunpowder Plot of 1605; an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Guy Fawkes was captured before he could light the fuse to 36 barrels of gunpowder. Back in the day, children would make a scarecrow-like effigy of Guy Fawkes to be thrown on the communal bonfire during the 'celebrations'. In the run up to the evening they would ask for "a penny for the guy" to spend on sparklers, sweets or other treats.

We must remember every November, we must remember the fifth of November,
For the gunpowder, treason and plot, the gunpowder, treason and plot,
With Mr Guy Fawkes evil intentions, he certainly got all of our attention,
For the gunpowder, treason and plot, but did it succeed, it did not.

Penny for the guy, build your bonfire high,
Let the old boy fry, with fireworks in the sky,

Look at the fireworks lighting the night sky, building the bonfires, building them so high,
Flames burning golden and hot, for the gunpowder, treason and plot,

Penny for the guy, build your bonfire high,
Let the old boy fry, with fireworks in the sky,

Poor Mr Guy Fawkes, remembered to this day,
With burning bonfires and a firework display,

Penny for the guy, build your bonfire high,
Let the old boy fry, with fireworks in the sky,

We must remember every November, we must remember the fifth of November,
For the gunpowder, treason and plot, the gunpowder, treason and plot,

Penny For The Guy

Words and music by Martin Smith
(C) 1994Curious? Music UK

Performed (all instruments and vocals) by Alexander von Wascinski

Over The Mountains And The Sea

A huge shout out to Len Rice for all his production suggestions on this and other tracks of mine - a true expert, check him out https://soundcloud.com/lenrice

The telephone keeps ringing lately
And I don’t know who it is
Every time I say hello who is it 
There’s silence on the line 

And when I try to trace the caller
There’s no number to be found
I can’t even call the operator
They don’t exist any more

Maybe I’m just imagining it all
Just Tricks upon my mind
If it’s you that keeps calling
Won’t you please just give me a sign
Please just give me a sign

Instrumental verse

In the night I heard a high pitch pinging
A message had just arrived 
But when I checked my phone to read it
A blank email was all I found 

I wonder if I’m imagining it all
Just Tricks upon my mind
If it’s you that keeps calling
Won’t you please Just give me a sign
Please give me a sign
If it’s you just give me sign

Silence on the line

A great Christmas carol written by Michael Perry (1942-1996). Written to the tune of the Calypso Carol, it's a song I enjoy singing at this time of year.

it's the first time I write a song putting myself in the place of a woman betrayed by the one she loves.
I thought it was an original approach ...  
but  i hope  it will soon be sung by a woman.

I hope you will like it friends

What Other Girl

Recently remastered to brighten it up for the spring!

Seasonal Songs EP

Spring Is Springing In

Forget the spring showers; summer's on the way. (Track newly remastered.)

Summer in the sun, everybody's having fun,
Summer in the sun, it's great for everyone,

Summer In The Sun

A wonderful contrast to the spring and summer songs with a wonderful atmospheric chorus. The fabulous melodic voice percussion adds a huge depth to the music in the chorus and gives it an almost mystical feel. This song tells the story of trees in autumn. (Reviews Unlimited)

Autumn Trees

..........you will love this song. You hardly need to sit in front of a large open fire as the music creates a warmth that you can almost feel. The gentle percussive beat adds to the cosy, homely feel. (Reviews Unlimited)

The wind and rain are here again, winter is settling in,
Put on your scarves and gloves to dress for the cold and stop you from shivering.

Winter days and winter nights, shorter days so turn on the lights.
Ice and snow will come along and stay for a while and then be gone,
Approaching time of seasonal cheer, that marks the end of another year,
It marks the end of another year,

The outside temperatures have dropped, the water is starting to freeze,
There’s icicles hanging from the porch, the trees are bare of leaves,

Winter days and winter nights, shorter days so turn on the lights.
Ice and snow will come along and stay for a while and then be gone,
Approaching times of seasonal cheer, that marks the end of another year,
It marks the end of another year,

We’re sitting in front of a large open fire, no matter that the weather’s severe,
These cold winter nights have a place of their own so near to the end of the year,

Winter days and winter nights, shorter days so turn on the lights.
Ice and snow will come along and stay for a while and then be gone,
Approaching times of seasonal cheer, that mark the end of another year,
It marks the end of another year,

Winter Days And Winter Nights

Written in the 1st lockdown of COVID-19.  It's been a long tunnel but there's light at the end of it. Recently brightened up with a remaster. It was rated as a 5-star Commended Entry in the 2021 Official UK Songwriting Competition.

             "It's such a powerful song of hope." - Leo Cripps CKUA radio Alberta

This is an optimistic song about hope. It urges us to keep going until we see light at the end of the tunnel. Good strong staccato rhythm and striking chords on guitar particularly in the chorus where good use is made of voice percussion. Excellent! (Reviews Unlimited)

There's light at the end of the tunnel, even if you can't see it yet,
It's not so far away and it's getting closer every day,
Yes, there's light at the end of the tunnel,

So stay strong, along the way,
We're getting closer, to a brighter day,

Yes there's light at the end of the tunnel, even if you can't see it yet,
It's not so far away and it's getting closer every day,
Yes, there's light at the end of the tunnel,

Keep looking forward, don't look back,
Up ahead the clouds, they don't look so black,

Yes there's light at the end of the tunnel, even if you can't see it yet,
It's not so far away and it's getting closer every day,
Yes, there's light at the end of the tunnel,

Don't look down in defeat,
A brighter future, is there for us to meet,

Yes there's light at the end of the tunnel, even if you can't see it yet,
It's not so far away and it's getting closer every day,
Yes, there's light at the end of the tunnel,

So say strong, and look ahead,
Very soon, we can start to forget,

There's light at the end of the tunnel, even if you can't see it yet,
It's not so far away and it's getting closer every day,
Yes, there's light at the end of the tunnel,
There's light at the end of the tunnel,
Light at the end of the tunnel.

Light At The End Of The Tunnel

First of all thanks for dropping in on my page.
I sing, write songs and play rhythm guitar. I'm trying to learn a bit of bass. People tell me I've got a reasonable voice and I have a liking for melody. As I make my way with multi-track home recording, I'm hoping the the end result will be greater than the sum of the parts!
So again, thanks for dropping by. Hopefully you will take a listen to some of my songs and if you like what you hear, it would be great if you could leave a comment.

Graham J Williams

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