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KEEP CALM AND LIVE

THE BLACK AND WHITE PICTURES TELL IT ALL (Lyrics by Tony - Featuring Phillip Clarkson) Original 2014

Make a Freight Train take a dirt Road (lyrics by Tony - Featuring Phillip Clarkson) Original

Remixed October 2019 by Riff Beach (Hess)

Christmas In The Country (Lyrics by Tony - Featuring Riff Beach) Original ReMixed 2019

I’m happy to post this song with help from my first SC friend https://soundcloud.com/espere-verde, who encouraged me on to improve my music making from a very start. Good musician & draughtsman (he did this artwork too), his vocal performance here gave the mood I couldn’t to the song.

Technical highlights:
>Most vocals: Espere Verde
>Music & almost no vocals: Ruizzoidman
>Odd patterns hidden along three levels in this track: amalgamated psycho-hard coating, usual 7/2 in punk/ska intermediate parts, and finally the sweater core is structured in groups of five measures.

Lyrics: strangely, I wrote about these stressing things when I was 21 and supposedly happy; I'd say similarly today I'm twice as old...

SIN MUJERES NI TABACO, SIN PRISAS  /  WITHOUT WOMEN OR TOBACCO, WITHOUT HURRIES
  
Todo lo que odio me ayuda a vivir,  /  Everything I hate helps me to live,
lo que me pone enfermo me empuja a seguir.  /  what gets me ill pushes me on.
Todo aquello que quiero dejar de sentir  /  Everything I want to stop feeling
es lo que da sentido a mi vivir.  /  is what gives sense to my life.
  
No puedo vivir sin mujeres,  /  I cannot live without women,
ni tabaco, sin prisas,  /  or tobacco, without hurries,
no puedo vivir.  /  I cannot live.
  
Mi ración horaria de tabaco  /  My hourly ration of tobacco
me mata por dentro.  /  kills me from inside.
Mi ración horaria de tabaco  /  My hourly ration of tobacco
me ayuda a vivir.  /  helps me to live.
Mi ración diaria de prisas  /  My daily ration of hurries
me saca los nervios.  /  gets me on my nerves.
Mi ración diaria de prisas  /  My daily ration of hurries
me empuja a seguir.  /  pushes me to continue.
  
Mi ración … de mujeres  /  My … ration of women 
me hace sufrir.  /  makes me suffer.
Mi ración … de mujeres  /  My … ration of women 
me ayuda a vivir.  /  helps me to live.

ER29HC8 ©1995 ®2015

Sin mujeres ni tabaco, sin prisas (Most vocals by Espere Verde)

LYRICS BY TONY
MELODY, GUITARS AND MIX BY BOB WARNER
LYRICS BELOW:

CHORUS
	WELL IT'S COTTON PICKING TIME IN DIXIE				
	THEM BIG OLD FIELDS ARE WHITE				
	IT'S COTTON PICKING TIME IN DIXIE				
	EVERYTHING GONNA BE ALRIGHT				
	IT'S COTTON PICKING TIME IN DIXIE				
	WE'LL BE TAKING COTTON TO THE GIN TONIGHT				
	IT'S COTTON PICKING TIME IN DIXIE				
	YEA, IT'S COTTON PICKING TIME IN DIXIE				
					
	WHEN I WAS JUST A CHILD				
	COTTON WAS STILL KING				
	THE PICK SACKS WERE LONG				
	AND THE ROWS WERE LONG TO				
					
	A SO CALLED GOOD PICKER				
	COULD PICK TWO HUNDRED POUNDS PER DAY				
	I CALLED IT SNOW IN THE SOUTH				
	WHEN THEM COTTON BOLLS WERE WHITE				
					
	(REPEAT CHORUS)				
					
	WELL THEY DON'T PICK BY HAND ANYMORE				
	THEM PICK SACKS ARE LONG GONE				
	FIVE ACRE FARMS ARE GONE TO				
	REPLACED BY THOUSAND ACRE FARMS				
					
	SONG, SONG OF THE SOUTH				
	SWEET PATATO PIE AND SHUT MY MOUTH				
	GONE, GONE WITH THE WIND				
	AIN'T NOBODY LOKING BACK AGAIN				
					
	(REPEAT CHORUS 1 or 2 times)				
					




Cotton Pickin' Time in Dixie (Lyrics by Tony - Featuring Bob Warner) Original

In the 70's, a phenomenally gifted and beautiful young lady with a guitar, serious songwriting and vocal skills burst onto the scene. Melanie mesmerized Woodstock. She always possessed a special presence and most engaging vocal style. She spun a string of hits, but this one always especially resonated with me from the very first moment I heard it years ago. Different time, different place, but things haven't really changed all that much in the larger sense.......(sigh)! Anyway, my own creative interpretation of a tune made famous by the sensational and gifted, Melanie (Safka).  Melanie performed in the rain at Woodstock after she had become well known for her hit song, "Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma." When the rain stopped, members of the crowd lit candles to let other people know that everything was "bright" (OK). Melanie was so moved by the sight that she wrote this song to commemorate it, then asked the Edwin Hawkins Singers (#2 "Oh Happy Day") to back her up. 

Lay Down (Candles In The Rain) - Riff Beach and the Beach Riffer Band Version

In Tribute to Glenn Frey, "The One You Love"  
https://www.youtube.com/user/BethWilliamsMusic
http://bethwilliamsmusic.com/

The One You Love by Beth Williams

Tough one here.  In recent years, I have lost many family members and so many friend.  The deepest cut was the lost of my beautiful 31 year old daughter a few years ago this month.  As members of this human race we all share in these emotions and feelings.  Many, many good days, some sad.  SO IS LIFE

Dreams Don T Go Away (Original)

Many thanks to Glen Granthem  for all of his hard work on this track.
Original Lyrics by Tony Harris
Featuring Glen Granthem and The Glen Granthem Band

The lyrics that inspired Glen are listed below.

HIS HEART SKIPPED A BEAT			
WHEN HE OPENED THE LETTER 			
THAT SAID REPORT FOR A PHYSICAL			
IT KNOCKED HIM OFF HIS FEET			
			
IT WAS A EARLY MORNING RIDE			
TO THE GREYHOUND STATION			
NOT A DAY HE LIKES TO REMEMBER			
HE WAS FEELING SICK INSIDE			
			
STEPPING OFF THE BUS			
AT THE BASE IN MONTGOMERY			
A MAN HANDED HIM A SMALL BIBLE			
THAT'S WHEN HE STARTED TO WORRY			
			
PASSED THE TEST WITH FLYING COLORS			
TOOK HIS FIRST PLANE RIDE			
TO FORT BRAGG NORTH CAROLINA			
FELT LIKE HIS HANDS WERE TIED			
			
WITH A WIFE BACK HOME			
AND A TWO MONTH OLD SON			
SOUTHEAST ASIA WAS IN THE CARDS			
HE NEVER FELT SO ALL ALONE			
			
(CHORUS)			
HIS WIFE AND MAMA CRIED			
AS THE GREYHOUND PULLED AWAY			
HE HAD A SICK FEELING INSIDE			
ON THAT WARM SPRING DAY 			
HIS CAREER WAS SIDELINED			
THE DAY HE TOOK THAT RIDE………			
YEA, IT WAS SIDELINED			
THE DAY HE TOOK THAT RIDE………			
			
(BRIDGE)			
GOD'S WILL AND MAMA'S PRAYERS			
BROUGHT HIM BACK HOME			
FROM THAT FAR AWAY PLACE			
			
(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES)			
			
			
Lyrics by Tony Harris © 2018 (BMI)

Unknown album (1/25/2018 12:19:41 PM)

The Day He Took That Ride - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring The Glen Granthem Band - Original

Written and recorded by the Allman Brothers in 1970.  Greg Allman's solo version became a hit in 1973.  Greg is another great talent that left us recently.  I loved that group.  Also, yes, Willie Nelson recorded it in 1980 and it reached #6 on the country charts.  A fun song to do.  My version is some where in between the two.

Midnight Ryder ( cover)

Demo of a song I wrote May 16, 2016.  
Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/hxb4OeAWqVg
Live Version: https://youtu.be/t74r3QC4IG4

https://www.facebook.com/BethWilliamMusic/
http://bethwilliamsmusic.com/

©Beth Williams Music  May 16, 2016
Tater

From a Distant Land - Beth Williams

My grandson is showing some interest in music now.  I have taught him a few chords and buying him his first guitar.  Just a simple, short tune to let him participate and sing a bit.  So much fun with my boy!

Kiss Me Goodbye ( Original)

Original Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocals, Instruments, Music Production and Mix by Glen Granthem
The lyrics that inspired Glen are listed below.

I'M NOT A POLITICAL GUY
DON'T ASK ME TO TAKE A SIDE
IF YOUR WANDERING WHY
IT'S A LONG HARD RIDE

THE WORLD IS FILLED WITH DIVISION
ARE YOU LEFT OR ARE YOU RIGHT
IF YOU MAKE IT YOUR LIFES MISSION
IT WILL BRING YOU PAIN AND STRIFE

(CHORUS)
I'M NOT A POLITICAL GUY
LET ME TELL YOU WHY
WE SHOULD MEET IN THE MIDDLE
WORK TOGETHER TO FIGHT EVIL
WHY CAN'T WE WORK TOGETHER
TO MAKE THE WORLD BETTER
AND MEET IN THE MIDDLE
YEA, MEET IN THE MIDDLE

FAMILIES HAVE BEEN DESTROYED
BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT AGREE
LOVE LOST AND FOREVER DIVIDED
HOW DID THIS COME TO BE

WHY CAN'T WE AGREE TO DISAGREE
WHY CAN'T WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER
IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU AND ME
IN THIS LIFE...WE ARE ALL BROTHERS

(REPEAT CHORUS)

GOD, FAMILY, LOVE AND PEACE
IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL

2018 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Meet In The Middle - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring The Glen Granthem Band - Original

Origin unknown, but likely dates back to late 1700's - early 1800's. Covered by too many to name. Minor lyrical revision. Previously posted a different take of this Trad Classic on SoundCloud awhile back. This version presented in an early Sunday Morning frame of mind.
Wayfarin' Stranger - Slowly Wandering 
(Trad, Adapted)
I am a poor wayfaring stranger, traveling through     
.......... this world of woe 
But, there's no sickness, toil, nor danger  in that bright land, 
to which I go 
Chorus:
I'm going there to see my Father 
And, all my loved ones, who’ve gone on 
 I'm just going over Jordan, I'm only go-in'
.....going home
Though dark clouds, they gather round me 
 ......and my way is rough and steep 
Beauteous fields arise before me....... 
Where God's redeemed, their vigils keep
I’m goin' back to see my Mother
I’m goin' there, no more to roam
I’m only go-in'....going over Jordan 
I’m just going .......Go-ing Home 
So, join me, Sister and Brother
I’m just go-in' .......Go-ing Home

Bright, Sunny Beaches

Wayfarin' Stranger - Slowly Wandering

Mr. Bojangles was the nick name used by Bill Robinson, a black tap dancer who appeared in many movies in the 1930's.  After his success, many black street dancers became known as Bojangles.  The song was originally written by Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968.  I tried a little sit down feet shuffle at the end.

Mr. Bojangles (cover)

A tribute to Johnny Cash before he became famous.
Spoken Words/Lyrics by Tony Harris
Guitars, MusicScape & Mix by Riff Beach  

HE SAID NOTHIN' EVER WRITTEN
ABOUT HIM TOLD IT RIGHT
AND JOHNNY'S HEART BEAT 
WITH A RHYTHM OF LOVE

HE WAS A VOICE FOR THE POOR
BELOVED BY HIPPIES, HOMEMAKERS
AND A LOT OF PREACHERS
MAN, WHAT A STORYTELLER

HE SUFFERED MANY THINGS
THAT THE WORKIN' MAN DID
WAS BOTH EXTRAORDINARY
AND HE WAS ORDINARY 

GROWING UP ON A FARM
THE DIRT SHAPED HIS MUSIC
WAS WHAT COUNTRY WAS ABOUT
ALL COULD RELATE TO HIM

HIS LIFE AS A CHILD
WAS COTTON THEY SAY
HIS LIFE AS AN ADULT
WAS MUSIC YOU SEE

THEY SAY HIS DADDY
DIDN'T SHOW MUCH LOVE
THAT'S NOT FOR ME TO SAY
ONLY HIS FAMILY KNOWS

HIS BROTHER HAD A VISION
OF HEAVEN WHEN HE DIED
AT THE AGE OF FIFTEEN
HAD A BIG EFFECT ON HIM

A MAN FULL OF EMOTION
AND FULL OF EXPRESSION
JOINED THE AIRFORCE IN 1950
BEST WAY OUT OF THE COTTON FIELDS

WHERE HE BOUTHT HIS FIRST GUITAR
AND FORMED HIS FIRST BAND
RADIO HAD BEEN HIS LIFE LINE
WHEN HE LIVED ON THE FARM

AFTER HIS DISCHARGE
HE FOLLOWED HIS BROTHER
WHO HAD ALREADY MOVED
TO MEMPHIS TENNESSEE

WORKED AS A SALESMAN
FOR A LITTLE WHILE
CAMPED OUT AT THE FRONT DOOR
OF THE ONE AND ONLY SUN RECORDS 

SAM PHILLIPS LATER SAID
NOBODY HE'D HEARD SOUNDED LIKE HIM  
GOT TO MEET ELVIS AND JERRY LEE
THE REST MY FRIEND...IS HISTORY

© 2019 Lyrics by Tony Harris

Man in Black...Before Memphis - Vocal & Lyrics by Tony Harris - Guitars & MusicScape by Riff Beach

Written by Josh McAlexander
Produced and Performed by Josh McAlexander

Watching over me

Watching Over Me (Original)

Written and performed by my one man band.  24 tracks . Brass and Blues and a bit of whiskey.

Whiskey Doctor Blues  ( original )

Tony Harris (Tony's Lyrics) originally wrote and produced this song for sharing on his SoundCloud site. Always liked it, and the poignant, nostalgic tale of a time gone by. Seems a Radio Station in his Hometown, where Tammy Wynette and Sonny James began their careers, was closed down after Sixty-Seven Years. Anyway, Tony recently asked if I might re-create a version of it. Revised, minimally, for Lyrics to fit my phrasing. An AcoustaTronic take on one of Tony's Terrific Story-Tellin' Tunes. This one, based upon a True Story. Thanks for letting me share in your Music, Tony, My Good Friend. I really enjoyed this project. Please do check out Tony's other songs and collaborative projects at "Tony's Lyrics" on SoundCloud.
The Music Died Today ©
Lyrics by Tony Harris (2017 - Tony’s Lyrics)
Music by Riff Beach
It was such a sad day today
In our lovely small town
For our beloved Radio Station
Well now, they just closed it down
Founded back in ’Fifty
It had become a local Landmark
Played Lots of Great Music
And, how it warmed our Hearts
(Chorus)
Oh, The music just died today
In my Hometown
Just flipped a switch, so they say
Then, there was no more sound
> (Then, they shut ‘er down) <
And, You can blame it on This
Or, You can blame it on That
Well, It all just went away
Yeah, the music died today
And a cold wind blew our way
When (As) the music died today
Memories still remain
But, no more requests….
Golden Days are all gone
The DeeJay’s were the best
As ‘American Pie’ Played On
Well, it brought us all to tears
Last song our station’ll ever play
After Sixty-Seven Years….

Legends in Our Own Minds ;-)

The Music Died Today ©

The Music Died Today © - Tony & Riff Original Song Collab

Some songs just set a mood and feeling.  It was written in 1964 by 
Gordon Lightfoot and released in 1966.  It has been recorded by 
many artist to include Bob Dylan and Elvis.  I really like Jerry
Reed's version.

Early Morning Rain (Cover -Gordon Lightfoot)

An Original right from the very Heart and Soul of this Panhandle Poet and One Man Band.... Reflecting upon blissful times past when our Family would bask in the warmth of a comforting Campfire on gorgeous, chill Wisconsin Autumn Evenings. Actually, they jokingly referred to the campfires I built as more like raging Viking Funeral Pyres or Bonfires, but anyway.... Splendid, Loving Memories for sure. :D))) On occasion, songwriters hear a song in their head and feel it so deeply within their hearts, before even attempting to create or capture it somehow. This tune almost ran over me. Couldn't create a click track fast enough using BIAB, and then played along with my Martin Acoustic 000, and flavored it a little in the background with the Godin Electric. Hope it's enjoyed? Note to Self:  Build another Campfire soon on a Beach nearby! 
Campfire ©
Riff Beach - Original
RiffWerx - 2019
All we need is a spark to build a Campfire
A little something to keep the chill of night away
And, don’t you just love to watch the flames dance higher?
Drink up some warm…..Chase your Blues away
Chorus
(And) Won’t you come sit down next to me?
Unwind your busy mind?
Is there anyplace you’d really rather be?
(Let your thoughts run free…..)
Leave all your worries far behind?
As firelight eases day to night
There’s just nothin’ like a Campfire
The sweet scent of crackling wood
Why, everything feels just the way it should
Bridge
Together, this gift we share 
Splendid moments wrapped in 
A night so clear
For Love..... Love's right here

RiffWerx - Riff Beach Original Music - 2019

Sunny Beaches Surround

Campfire ©  - Original

Campfire © - Surround Sound AcoustaTronic Original

SEND THE RAIN  - A Song of Prayer.  If you or someone you love are in a drought: Emotional, physical, mental, financial or just need rain, this song is for you.  SEND THE RAIN YOUTUBE Videos: : https://youtu.be/0aFLE0XnU58
https://youtu.be/a2yYBqmogEA
Stephen Wallace covers SEND THE RAIN https://youtu.be/Hm4krdZOGo8
(Lyrics Below)
©1994 Songwriter- Beth Williams
From the 1997 ONE EMPTY CHAIR Album

SEND THE RAIN – A Prayer
words & music by Beth Williams

The crops are in the field Lord, under your Son
In the stillness I have labored, to get my work done
Oooooh….Send the rain….ooooh…Send the rain

I pull my hat down to shade my eyes, I watch & wait
for the burning air to disappear, and the sky to break
Oooooh….Send the rain….ooooh…Send the rain

Bridge

Oh this drought makes me weary, time leaves me less wise
Oh this drought makes me weary, look down you’ll still see my eyes

Though the night falls, no relief at all, my hope remains
In the shadow of the hand that holds cool, cool rain
Oooooh….Send the rain….ooooh…Send the rain

Send The Rain - Beth Williams

Lyrics by Tony Harris 
Vocals, Music and Mix by Glen Granthem
The lyrics listed below inspired Glen to create this track.

SHE LEFT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ON A WARM SUNDAY MORNIN'
HAD NO REASON TO STAY 
THAT'S WHY SHE WAS LEAVIN'

TRYED HER HAND AT ACTIN'
IT DIDN'T WORK OUT
WOUND UP WORKIN'
LEARNIN' TO DO WITHOUT

MET A HANSOME YOUNG MAN
GONNA SHOW HER THE ROPES
HIS PLAN WAS THE WRONG PLAN
LEAVIN' HER WITH NO HOPE

WITH LA IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROW
SHE WAS HEADED BACK HOME
LEAVIN' NOTHING BUT SORROW
WHY'D SHE WAIT SO LONG

(CHORUS)
HEADIN' FOR THAT MISSISSIPPI LINE
WITH BILOXI ON HER MIND
TWO THOUSAND MILES AWAY
HEADED HOME TO STAY
THAT MISSISSIPPI LINE
WITH BILOXI ON HER MIND
YEA, BILOXI ON HER MIND
BILOXI ON HER MIND…........

DRIVIN' ACROSS SEVERAL STATES
MEMORIES CAME TO MIND
PRAYIN' IT'S NOT TOO LATE
AS SHE CROSSED THE MISSISSIPPI LINE

ARRIVIN' IN THE NIGHTTIME
WOULD SHE BE WELCOMED
SHE'D BEEN GONE A LONG TIME
WHAT WOULD BE THE OUTCOME

PULLIN' INTO THE DRIVEWAY
THE PORCH LIGHTS CAME ON
SAID MAMA I'M HERE TO STAY
BILOXI'S ON MY HOME

SHE WAS GLAD TO SEE HER
GREETED HER WITH OPEN ARMS
STARTIN' A NEW CHAPTER
A SHELTER IN THE STORM

(REPEAT CHORUS)

2019 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Biloxi (on her mind) - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Glenny G's "One Man Band" - Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris (the lyrics are a bit sad)
Vocal, Music and mix by Chuck Aaron

SHE GREW UP IN THE COUNTRY
WHERE THE BLACKTOP TURNED TO DIRT
HER HOME WAS HER SANCUARY
SHE KNEW THE MEANIN' OF HURT

HER MAMA WAS A SWEET SOUL
WITH A HEART OF GOLD
HER DADDY WAS A DRINKIN' MAN
AND DRINKIN' WAS HIS PLAN

THEY LIVED IN A RUN DOWN HOUSE
WHERE THE BLACKTOP TURNED TO DIRT
MAN...WAS HER DADDY A LOUSE
LIP STICK ALWAYS ON HIS SHIRT

(CHROUS)
NO GOOD TIMES COULD BE FOUND
TEN MILES SOUTH OF TOWN
DREAMS TURNED TO HURT
WHERE THE BLACKTOP TURNED TO DIRT
YEA…DREAMS TURNED TO HURT
WHERE THE BLACKTOP TURNED TO DIRT

MANY NIGHTS SHE CRIED HERSELF TO SLEEP
LISTENIN' TO SCREAMIN' AND SHOUTIN'
THE SCARS IN HER HEART RAN DEEP
SPENT A LOT OF TIME DREAMIN'

BEGGED HER MAMA TO LEAVE HIM
WAS JUST TOO SCARED TO TRY
THINGS WERE LOOKIN' PRETTY DIM
THE PROBLEMS BEGAN TO MULTIPLY

SOMETHIN' HAD TO GIVE AND IT DID
HER MAMA SHOT HER DADDY
WHEN HER EMOTIONS EXPLODED
TIRED OF BEIN' TREATED LIKE A NOBODY

(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES)

NO MORE SCREAMIN'
NO MORE SHOUTIN'
IT'S IN GOD'S HANDS
WHERE THE BLACKTOP TURNED TO DIRT

2019 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Where The Blacktop Turned To Dirt - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Chuck Aaron - Original

Tony had sent me some Lyrics as an idea to create a song about New Orleans. Since it's my Hometown, he felt I might be able to add some of my own thoughts to the concept. So, I used his lyrics to inspire a few revisions, then created/edited this Original musical arrangement, along with BIAB Backing Tracks, played and recorded my guitar, Djembe/Shakers, vocals, and mixed it all up.  Hope it's enjoyed? As always, your Listening and Comments are genuinely appreciated. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! ;-)
Away On Down In New Orleans ©
(Lyrics - Beach/Harris) - RiffWerx 2019
Original Music, Vocals, Production by Riff Beach  
Lyrics Inspired by Tony Harris (Tony’s Lyrics)
Oh, just around the corner
Of Hope and Despair
Why there’s Voodoo and Hoodoo 
Can’t you just feel it in the Air?
Maybe, somewhere in The Quarter…
Not far from Jackson Square?
Winding along The Mouth of The Mighty Mississippi
Riverboats, Streetcars, Uptown and Down
Dreamers and Schemers, Jumpin’ Jazz Beats
Why, there’s Music n’ Dancin’
Out in The Streets
(Chorus)
Oh, Away Down in New Orleans
If you’ve ever been….
You know just what I mean?
Whatever happens there….
Not always as it seems
Yeah, Down…Away Down
Down in New Orleans 
There’s Madness in The Moonlight 
Mystery in The Rising Sun
Saints and Sinners 
All praying, or playing, or paying
For whatever it is They Done
Yeah, New Orleans
Ain’t Nothing Like it, Friend
Cajun Queens and Pirates and Mardi Gras
Just a few special things……
But, then there’s so much more

Sunny Beaches Abound

Does anyone remember this one?  Dan Fogelberg said if he could write only one song, this would be it.  A tribute to his father, a band director at Bradley University.  Released in 1981 and reached #9 on the Billboard.   
Dan passed away in 2007.  A few years ago I finally learned how to finger pick it enough to get by.  Always loved this one, just picking and singing.

Leader Of The Band ( Cover-Dan Fogelberg)

An original song by Beth Williams from her ONE EMPTY CHAIR CD
LITTLE THINGS YOU DO-\
I‘m gonna be a famous boxer, little Bobby said to his teacher
I’m gonna fight in a ring, be like a king on TV
They’ll put my picture in the paper, wearing a shiny medal
I’ll be somebody special, just you wait & see

The teacher said “Lil’ things you do…will bring peace of mind to you…. the lil things you do”

Now Bobby’s all grown up, working at a homeless shelter
He spends most his time, giving his time away
Bobby doesn’t realize now he’s a boxer
In the ring, fighting poverty everyday

Lil’ things you do…will bring peace of mind to you..the lil’ things you do

Becky said when I grow up..I’m gonna be a singer
I’ll make people smile, while I play guitar
I’ll be rich & I’ll be famous, people will know my name
I’ll have everything I want, someday I’m gonna be a star

The teacher said “Lil’ things you do..will bring peace of mind to you..the lil’ things you do”

Now Becky’s thirty five, she works at a retirement center
after she hands out juice, she pulls out her guitar
With the old folks clapping their hands & singing with her
Becky doesn’t know, she’s shining like a star

Lil’ things you do..will bring peace of mind to you..the lil’ things you do

BRIDGE
Becky & Bobby have a little girl, she turned seven yesterday
At her birthday party they overheard “I’ll be a famous actress someday”…

I heard somebody say…”Lil’ things you do will bring peace of mind to you..the lil things you do

One Empty Chair

Lil' Things - Beth Williams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACMN_tSTV_w&ab_channel=winkandwoo
LYRICS:-
Can't say when friendship began
Or when indifference took it over
We had the funniest thing
And tried so hard to keep it going

Did we have fun? Those comfortable silences ; was that all ?
Then the long months, we didn't see each other, no more calls

You're not welcome no more
'Cause to me you're just a stranger
You don't know me no more
'Cause to you I'm just a stranger

They say that friends come and go
And to err is to be human
It's just a matter for fate
There's just no room here for tomorrows

Instead of waiting , I filled my time creatively (for me)
So it's goodbye , the past is in the past and C'est La Vie !

You're not welcome no more
'Cause to me  you're just a stranger
You don't know me no more
'Cause to you I'm just a stranger

winkandwoo 2020

Scenario Bizarre

Stranger

amazon

STRANGER

Trip To India

Here it's a Track made about 8 years ago,  I bring it Back on line as that " Bad Boyz" Movie is Back too :) & because i think many might enjoy it, as it's special as ever :)
Part of my flows (not the words) is Inspired by the original track" Bad Boyz" of Inner Circle, that i Knew & use to play as a DJ in my sets, years Before the Coming out of the first Bad Boyz Movie :)
Music & Mix by Young Fresh aka Tony Dubbz (JAM/USA)
Lyrics & Vocals by Special Cecilia
Alternative version in Clip > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJVkkYEfxOU

GOOD BOYZ

Thunderbirds And Snowy Mountains

Glen Granthem does his best to keep up the speed  of the lyrics and lead guitar to an american treasure...

Hot Rod Lincoln (Commander Cody) TRIBUTE COVER

New AcoustaTronic Tune. All Original Song Lyrics, Instruments, Vocals, Production, etc. by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production. 
A Taste of Wonder ©
Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2020
When you Wander in The Wonder
You push beyond the plain
You can hold onto all you love
And still embrace the change 
(Chorus)
Don’t you lose your Sense of Wonder
Don’t be afraid to feel the pain
And don’t fear the distant thunder
Turn your face and taste the rain
(Bridge)
When you choose to find happy
You begin to lose the sad
Sometimes grabbin’ all the good
Means blasting past the bad
Inspire me with your smile
Make me love the journey’s end
Let me wipe a tear of joy away
Because we’re together here again

Sunny Beaches Prevail

Version of a Lord Huron Gem created in my own way with all due respect and All of My Love for Dearest Daughter, Lauryn, and Her Wonderful Hubby, D-Rod! Vocal, Instruments, and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production.

The Night We Met - Lord Huron
Oooooooooooooo.....
I am not the only traveler
Who has not repaid his debt
I've been searching for a trail to follow again
Take me back to the night we met
And then I can tell myself
What the hell I'm supposed to do
And then I can tell myself
Not to ride along with you
I had all and then most of you, some and now none of you
Take me back to the night we met
I don't know what I'm supposed to do, haunted by the ghost of you
Oh, take me back to the night we met
When the night was full of terror
And your eyes were filled with tears
When you had not touched me yet
Oh, take me back to the night we met
I had all and then most of you, some and now none of you
Take me back to the night we met
I don't know what I'm supposed to do, haunted by the ghost of you
Take me back to the night we met

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