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Don't say (Mackay)

Wrote this song in the mid 70's with Martin Lawford, recorded in EMI studios, produced by Ric Lee ( Ten Years After ). I have  re recorded a slower and more modern version.

Motor Bike Riding USA ( Lawford/ Mackay )

This is the backing track to my song How Lucky Are we !

How Lucky Are We ( Mackay) (Instrumental

How lucky are we to walk from the pain
How lucky are we to dance in the rain
How lucky are we to be free in this world

How lucky are we to have hope in our lives
How lucky are we to sleep safe in our beds tonight
How lucky are we to count the stars in the sky

How lucky am I to have you by my side
Giving me strength and the will to survive
Sharing the love that we keep deep inside together

Solo

How lucky are we to have peace in our hearts
How lucky are we to feel safe in the cold and dark
How lucky are we to see the moon rising high

How lucky am I to be who I am
Compassion and faith in my fellow man
I pray for a day all nations will stand together

How lucky am i to be alive, breathe the air and live my life
I’ve got it all and I ask myself why ?
How lucky am I 

How lucky are we
 
How lucky am I 

How lucky are we !

How Lucky Are We ( Mackay) Vocal 1

Same Moon Same Sun (Asher/ Mackay)

You’ve gotta stand up, stand up for your rights
You’ve gotta stand up, put up a fight
You’ve gotta rise up, to those who deny
For our freedom, we all must try

You’ve got stand up, for equality
You’ve got to stand up, for peace, let it be
You’ve gotta rise up, for you and me
It’s a journey, which is meant to be

Listen to your heart

We’ve got to lay down, all of our arms
We’ve got shake hands, the crossing of palms
We need to find love, deep in our hearts
It’s a journey, love is a start

We’re all in this world together
There’s a place for everyone
We’re all under the same sky
Same moon same sun

Same Moon Same Sun ( Asher/Mackay )

A  Horse With No Name  by  America
Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell.

Horse With No Name  (America)

Lyrics

When we dance no one does it better, When we dance, Just me and you
The floor is ours, forever and ever, when we dance, the room’s  spinning too
When we sing, no one does it better, When we sing, sing the blues
A crowd of people, start to gather, clapping hands, to the crazy groove 

When we dance. when we dance  when we dance   when we dance

When we dance, we’re in the moment, when we dance, just me and you
The time is ours, it’s time to shine, when we dance, under that moon
When we smile, smiling faces, all around,  are smiling too
There’s a feeling, just can’t be beat, when we dance, I smile with you

When We Dance ( Mackay )

I got a feeling, it’s never gonna change
It’s been this way from a very early age
I’ve no desire to ever settle down
I like to travel from town to town

Oh I hope you understand, 
I gotta keep moving it’s just the way I am
The road is long and the air is free
And I’ll always be a travelling man
A travelling man

I love this land, with all it’s mysteries,
It’s always different every time I look and see
There’s no destinations or routes that I’ve planned
You won’t trace my footsteps no prints in the sand

Oh I hope you understand
I gotta keep moving It’s just the way I am
The road is long and the air is free
And I’ll always be a travelling man
A travelling man

Travelling Man   (Mackay)

From the day we are born, Knowledge guides us, everyone
We give and we take, communicate, we learn to walk, we learn to run
Bigger steps everyday, teaching children, so that they
Can find their own way, in this world

Every day we are learning, the more we learn, the more we grow
The desire that is burning, is just the fire within your soul
Everyday we are turning, another page in history
We can live together, one world in harmony

As the years go by, we search for more and more inside,
What will we be, when will see, only wisdom can shine a light
Moving forward all the time, there’s a future for mankind
If we try, I believe
I believe that the world is round
I believe if we all sat down, 
we can teach one another..... Sister !  Brother !

Learning     (Mackay)

There’s danger on the streets tonight
Where you gonna sleep tonight
You’re looking for another safe place to hide
People pass they don’t give a glance
They don’t see you      need one more chance
Every day you’re trying, to survive

So many battle scars
Stories to break your heart
You’re out there in the cold and dark

Everyday is the same old misery
You’re just trying to find a way to be free
You’re praying you will make 
One more, one more day

In a doorway with a paper cup
Holding a sign saying out of luck
Some days you feel just like, giving up, 
The biting wind reminds you how
You’re still here, in the here and now
Salvation is waiting for you

One more day. ( Mackay )

You say you’re ok, what can I say, I see there’s hurt, in your eyes
I have a plan, give me a chance, to help you, let me try
Just when your giving up on life, there’s rainbow in the sky
So here’s what we could do tonight, lets get it right

What about love you and I forever
What about love yeh you and I can get together
What about love 
It’s the greatest gift we have
Let’s take it now, just you and I

Love is a beautiful thing

Take my hand, walk with me slowly, get to know me, it’s ok
Down by the river, flowing gently, we can talk about the day
Hold on to dreams, shining stars and moonbeams
A kiss will seal the feeling, it’s alright , hold on tight

What about love. (Mackay)

There was a time, I was totally crazy
Drinking fighting, outta my head
I thought I was invincible baby
Soon found out, I was just lonely instead

I looked up, and I swore I saw angels
Calling me, to heavens door
I was down on my knees, praying for mercy
I said I lord help me, I can’t take anymore


Searching for forgiveness
Looking for the promised land
Sweet Jesus can you 
hear my prayer
I wanna be a better man

I was lost in the darkness, 
trying to find the light
I had no one to guide me 
No one bedside me
On those long and lonely nights

It took some time to find redemption
I was blinded for so long
I hit a brick wall, a wake up call
My life was all but gone

Better Man   (Mackay)

I know I’m running out of time,
I wonder in my mind what lies ahead of me
The days they pass by so quick
The clock with every tick recalls a memory

My life with every single page, 
tells the story age, is catching up with me
I have no regrets, all the things I’ve said
I said with sincerity

So when my day is done
I say to every one
I Love you all goodbye
Teach me to fly,  Away !

But for now, I give thanks
To my wife and my family
Blessed beyond belief
With the love they have given me

So I give thanks to every day 
And for the energy 
To stay fit and well, who can tell
What tomorrow brings

So when the stars align
It’s finally my time
I will give a sigh 
Teach me to fly,   Away !

Teach Me To Fly. ( Mackay)

You can say what you want, do what you like
I’m not giving in, I’m gonna put up a fight
You stole all my dreams like water, you washed them away

Tell me I’m right, tell me I’m wrong, 
either way it’s crazy, cos its still going on
I’ve got nothing to lose, you’ve taken everything I own
Leave me alone,
  let me down slow
I need to repair this hole in my soul, let me down slow


I pull down the shade, dim all the lights
Sitting here thinking, till deep in the night
I’ve got the blues, I just need to be on my own
So leave me alone and let me down slow
I need to repair this hole in my soul, let me down slow

So I can recover, from this heartache your putting me through
I don’t need your love anymore, I don’t need you

Let Me Down Slow. (Mackay)

Last night I saw a stranger at my door
A long black shadow shining on my floor 
Who could it be this time of night
Well my eyes grew dim as I wondered why
Was he someone lost just passing by
Hesitation was on my mind

We came face to face on that night
I heard him say don’t worry it’s alright

Ooh who  The Stranger 

He said I come in peace then began to pray
As he spoke I suddenly felt safe
In his eyes I could see the light
He blessed me and he turned to walk away
And I wondered why he chose me on that day
A stranger in the dark without a name

The Stranger.   (Mackay)

Make the most of every last minute
Every second there that’s in it
Time waits for no man so they say
You’ve got to live for the moment
You’ve got to live for today

We are here in the here and now

Keep on doing what you’re doing
The World’s still spinning   
You can’t change your destiny so they say
You’ve got to live for the moment
You’ve got to live for today

Live for your family, for your children
And the ones you see
Who share their love and company
Cherish the time they give unselfishly

Live For Today    (Mackay) 3

You never know what’s round the corner
Maybe a break out in California
Or maybe down in Tennessee, 
They say that’s the place you need to be
  
Stepping on to that rollercoaster, 
Fame is close, just waiting for ya
It’s a trip, but I gotta warn ya
Theres a whole lot of people waiting to be
In the Craziest City

You’ll be riding high, reaching for the sky, you can have it all
Come and take walk with me
In the Craziest City

There’s a contract to sign, right there on the line
Don’t worry baby, it’s gonna be fine
Soon your name, will be there 
for all to see

The streets are filled with wannabe stars
Music pumping from all of the bars
Hooters, hot dogs and fast cars
Riding up the street 

Just bring a guitar, show them who you are
Everyone wants to be a star
It’s not an easy road to follow
But follow your dream

Craziest City     ( Mackay) 1

Made my way down to the grassland, to where the train sat
Hitched a ride, waved goodbye and I never looked back
No destination, no mainline station
Just a dream in my head, and a new path to tread
on that Lonesome train

Rhythm and whack 
The sound of the track
The smell of the boxcar wood
On that lonesome train, lonesome train
Im riding out for good
on that Lonesome train

Clickety Clickety Clickety Clack !

Lonesome Train 1   (Mackay)

Somedays when the world is hard to swallow
Dreading the thought of another day tomorrow
My troubled mind is keeping me awake
I can’t sleep, it’s getting harder to escape

Time is short, so I must try 
To make the most of this precious life
The wind is wild, the rain is cool,
The sky is bright, and the moon is full

I think of peace, I think of love, I pray so hard and I rise above
Suddenly I’m floating free, far from the crowds, lost in the clouds
Lost in the clouds



When the news sticks in my head
Sad stories break my heart I dread
Sometimes I turn away as if I’ve never heard
A single thing, not a single word

Lost In The Clouds. (Mackay)

I was saved by your love
                I was saved by your love
                I was drowning in my tears
                and through all my hopes and fears
                I was saved by your love

                I was captured by your smile
                I was captured by your smile
                I was feeling so much pain
                to my rescue you came
                and I was saved by your love

                I was lost in deep emotion
                all alone like a lighthouse in the ocean
                with your heart you set me free
                broke these chains of misery


                I was saved by your love
                I was saved by your love
                I was outside in the rain
                Till you sheltered me again
                And I was saved by your love

Saved By Your Love  (Mackay)

Well has anybody told you, you got rock and roll lips
Yeh has anybody told you, you got rock and roll lips
All I want to do with you, is kiss kiss kiss
 
Well has anybody told you, you got rock and roll eyes
Yeh has anybody told you, You got rock and roll eyes
And all I want to do with you, is jive jive jive

Cos your my rock rock rock, rockability
Rock rock rock rockabilty
Rock rock rock rockability girl

Well has anybody told you, you got rock and roll hips
Well has anybody told you, you got rock and roll hips
And all I want to with you, is twist twist twist 

Don’t stop, doing what you do to me
Don’t stop, that rock ability
You mean the whole world to me

Rockability Girl

Crazy Woman    (Mackay)

If your ever in doubt
And you can’t seem to work it out
All you have to do is shout
shout out his name

When you feel you just can’t go on
Everything is going wrong
And you’re just about to give in
Have faith in him

When you’re down, he will guide you
Through the darkness he will shine a light
Just believe he can make it right
Have faith in him

His love is bigger than the universe
Stronger than wildest wind
He will shower you with his love
If you just let him in 
Have faith in him

In his eyes we are all the same
He hears our prayers when we call his name
When all is lost and your world is caving in
Have faith in him

Have Faith In Him.    (Mackay)

It’s not the way we planned it,
You know that time can change us
Somehow me must rearrange us
All we have to do is try, try 

I believe our time will come
Find the wheels to ride upon
Nothing now can stop us
We’re on our way, hey !

We need a plan to find direction
Love is our destination
We will get there, I know it’s true
Me and you

So reach out and take my hand
Try not to understand  
Why we feel the way that we do
We’re working our way back from the blues

Each day is getting better
On a journey both together
Dreams are not so far away, hey !
Me and you

So reach out and take my hand
Try not to understand  
Why we feel the way that we do
We’re working our way back from the blues

We’re riding on back to the love that we had

Riding On Back    (Mackay)

Coming at ya, I’m a torpedo and every where, everywhere that  you go! 
My aim is sharp, just like a dart watch out baby
You know, your my target, firing my kisses, I hope you find it
To blow your mind, every time watch out baby

There’s nothing faster than a torpedo at ya 
There’s nothing faster than a torpedo at ya 
Watch out baby I’m gonna get ya
There’s nothing faster than a torpedo at ya

There’s gonna be, a big explosion, hold on tight, it’s in motion
Like a missile, in the water, you’ll feel the rush of my love for ya

There’s nothing faster than a torpedo at ya 
There’s nothing faster than a torpedo at ya 
Watch out baby I’m gonna get ya
There’s nothing faster than a torpedo at ya

Torpedo    (Mackay)

Don't Get Me Started  (Mackay)

I Can't Stop    (Mackay)

I can’t fight it, I can’t deny it
Every time I see you, I get so excited
Sweet Mama you take my breath away
Sweet Mama you take my breath away

In the morning, in the evening time
I think about you, your always on my mind
Sweet Mama you take my breath away
Sweet mama you take my breath away

I’m never gonna lose that feeling
I”m never gonna lose it
Lose it

Sweet Mama you take my breath away

Sweet Mama         (Mackay)

Will you marry me, will you be my wife
I’ve want you for all of my life
will you take my hand,  be my friend
Will you stay with me to the bitter end

Will you marry me, will you stay with me tonight
Will you my share my bed till the morning light
I need your precious love, I need your loving touch
I need to hold you close, I’m never gonna give you up
Will you marry me

Will You Marry Me.    (Mackay)

Everyday it’s the same old story 
It’s like I’m losing my mind
Why cant you say, say that you love me
Just try to be kind

Show me some mercy
Show me some faith
Cut me some slack
There’s mud on my face

How many times do I have to relate
How much you hurt me everyday
I’m down on my knees, begging you please
Think about how we use to be 

Show me some mercy
Show me you care
Give me some sugar
Sweet love if you dare

Everywhere we go people they know
Your always putting me down
They feel my pain time and again
Take a look around and……

Show me some mercy, mercy 

Come on and show me
Come on and show me now

Show Me Some Mercy.    (Mackay)

King of songs                                  (Searles / Mackay)

The smiling face of a man I knew
Many years for so long
He was my friend good and true
We both could write a song

The driving force of his lyrical lines 
He had so much to admire
Melodies too he had it all
Each other we’d inspire

He was the king of songs
He sang for us all night long
We wanted to hear him through and through
We still miss you

Taken far too soon before his time
God I miss him like a brother
As time goes by I know I’ll find
A way to keep him in my mind and heart

He was the king of songs
He sang for us all night long
We wanted to hear him through and through
We still think of you

King of songs 2    (Searles:Mackay)

I sat down by the swampland, listening to some Tony Joe
I felt a vibe running down my backbone, where the lazy river flows
Mist on the water, smoke from the fire, 
I was feeling alright, the moon was so bright,
Feeding my desire

Cajon soul

I Caught a reflection on my national guitar
Taking me home, cold chrome, shining like a star
A bullfrog was croaking sitting on a stone
I knew right there, my time had come, to find my cajun soul

Cajon soul  Cajun soul

Hoodoo mama Hoodoo mama !

I began to tremble, like the waves from a tremolo
My heart was pounding faster, as the feeling began to grow
A houndog was howling, like wind in a winter snow
I knew right there, my time had come, to find my cajun soul

Cajun soul Cajon soul….

Hoodoo mama hoodoo mama 

Take me on down

Cajun Soul                (Mackay)

Singer Songwriter, Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Ukulele, Harmonica , Bass guitar, keyboards.

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