
Music and Lyrics by Mark Purnell 
(c) Mark Purnell Music 2020

Produced by Mark Purnell & Mike Hopkins

Recorded mixed and mastered by Mike Hopkins, at Towpath Studios, Pontypool, South Wales UK.

CATHERINE 

I asked if it was ok to come 'n' see you
Of course I want to, as often as I can
Just as long as it's still ok with you
If not, I would understand

I'll always strive to do the best I can for you 
Fulfilling everything you've asked of me
Taking care of the interests so dear to you
Keeping promises for those 
Little things you need

You're such a special person and a dear friend 
And you mean the world to me 
And although I would do anything for you
I feel as hopeless as anyone can be
We've had our laughs, good times 
So many grins
I'll think of you always, Catherine.

Sometimes I find it hard to say
What I feel, when my feelings run deep
But it comes to a time
When things need to be said
Some secrets, we're not meant to keep

So I'm telling you lovely, you're that special one
And I'm so glad that I've known you
You're loved by so many of us 
I needed you to know that it's true

You're such a special person and a dear friend
And you mean the world to me 
And although I would do anything for you
I feel as hopeless as anyone can be
We've had our laughs, good times 
So many grins
I'll think of you always, Catherine.

(c) Mark Purnell Music 2020

Catherine

Written by Mark Purnell.
Taken from the 2022 album, 'It's the little things...'

Strings

The Rock

Written by Stephanie Davis.

Vocals and acoustic guitar- Mark Purnell 

Recorded at Towpath Studios by Mike Hopkins.

*All rights remain with the original artists, songwriters and publishers.*

Wolves

Music and Lyrics by Mark Purnell 
(c) Mark Purnell Music 2023

Produced by Mark Purnell & Mike Hopkins

Recorded mixed and mastered by Mike Hopkins, at Towpath Studios, Pontypool, South Wales UK.

SUMMER SKIES

Feat. Jayne Porter 

One:
I am thinking of you 
During these cold winter evenings
I know you haven't a clue
I've tried to lock it away
But I can't hide it no more

Two:
Whenever I see your face
As pretty as a picture
My heart starts to race
I'd love to give you a high
When you can't take the lows anymore

'Cause I think...

Chorus:
You're as sweet as sugar 
You shine like summer skies
I can see all the loving 
You have in your eyes 
I can feel all the warmth
You have in your heart
When you smile
You're as hot as the fire
You light under me
As pure as the raindrops
That fall on your skin
When the long nights get longer
You're the one, I would hope get me through
This isn't the first time, and won't be the last 
I've thought about you 

Three:
You've never said things to me
I could've taken the wrong way
Or made me believe
That you've ever felt the same
That you'd ever call my name
If you're ever, thinking of me

Four:
So if you're, hearing the words
That I say, listen carefully
I know it sounds so absurd
If you read between the lines
You'll realise, just how
I need you now  

Chorus:
You're as sweet as sugar 
You shine like summer skies
I can see all the loving 
You have in your eyes 
I can feel all the warmth
You have in your heart
When you smile
You're as hot as the fire
You light under me
As pure as the raindrops
That fall on your skin
When the long nights get longer
You're the one, I would hope get me through
This isn't the first time, and won't be the last
I've thought about you 

M8:
Darling, I get the blues
Then I think about you
I know this is one sided
I've long tried to hide that
I could be falling in love

It's just that...

Chorus:
You're as sweet as sugar 
You shine like summer skies
I can see all the loving 
You have in your eyes 
I can feel all the warmth
You have in your heart
When you smile
You're as hot as the fire
You light under me
As pure as the raindrops
That fall on your skin
When the long nights get longer
You're the one, I would hope get me through
This isn't the first time 
No this isn't the first time 
This isn't the first time and won't be the last 
I've thought about you 

(c) Mark Purnell Music 2023


Summer Skies

Music and Lyrics by Mark Purnell 
(c) Mark Purnell Music 2023

Produced by Mark Purnell and Mike Hopkins.

Recorded mixed and mastered by Mike Hopkins at Towpath Studios, South Wales UK.



NEVER FORGET 

One:
He gave her a card
Like they did back then
Before texts and emails were ever a thing
It was more of a simple and personal time
Before lives got so public
Chatting on-line

Two:
Well, she held it in her hand
Thanked him, walked away
Days to pluck up the courage
Not to stand in his way
In the morning
There was nothing she said 
That made him think
That she even opened or read it

Chorus:
Did she read it, or rip it
Was it what she desired
Did she strike several matches
And light it on fire
Did she hide it away
Between the books on the shelf
He thinks back to that time 
Of not knowing, regretting
Not hard to remember
When you never forget

Three:
When he first saw her
As she walked through the door
Used to see other guys 
Asking her out, and more
He was never that brave
In his shell and too shy
Never found out the reason
No, he never knew why

Chorus x 2

Not hard to remember
Not hard to remember 
Not hard to remember 
When you never forget 


(c) Mark Purnell Music 2023

















Never Forget

Music and Lyrics by Mark Purnell 
(c) Mark Purnell Music 2023

Produced by Mark Purnell & Mike Hopkins

Recorded mixed and mastered by Mike Hopkins, at Towpath Studios, Pontypool, South Wales UK.


GOOD LIFE (I'M LIVIN')

One:
She never ceases to amaze me
Although predictable
She's able to surprise
She's always got my back
Never judges, never lies

Two:
She's the rock that I lean on, confide in
Nowhere I'd rather be
She's lovin' and thoughtful 
I feel like I'm living the dream 

Chorus:
She's the one
The only one for me
I made up my mind
A long time ago
Does it show
That I'm doing alright
So lucky I found her
Nobody knows, or sees
That this good life I'm livin'
Sometimes still overwhelms me

Three:
She puts me first without any question
Sometimes it's hard to believe 
How much she's so understanding
And understands me

Four:
I know life ain't always a fairytale
Often, cruel and unkind
But we've never given up on our love
And what it can do sometimes 

Chorus:
She's the one
The only one for me
I made up my mind
A long time ago
Does it show
That I'm doing alright
So lucky to find her
Nobody knows, or sees
That this good life I'm living
Sometimes still overwhelms me

(Repeat chorus)

This good life I'm living
Sometimes still overwhelms me

This good life I'm living
Sometimes still overwhelms me

(c) Mark Purnell Music 2023


Good Life (I'm livin')

Music and Lyrics by Mark Purnell 
(c) Mark Purnell Music 2023

Produced by Mark Purnell & Mike Hopkins

Recorded mixed and mastered by Mike Hopkins, at Towpath Studios, Pontypool, South Wales UK.


BETTER ALL NIGHT 

Chorus:
I thought a day spent with you
Would be so amazing
And an evening with you
Would be even better all night
And a whole life together
Would be something more special
It's true, you'd be my whole world
Won't you just be my girl

One:
I'd watch you from afar 
From my side of the bar
I wanted to talk to you
I hoped you wanted it too

Chorus:
'Cause I thought a day spent with you
Would be so amazing
And an evening with you
Would be even better all night
And a whole life together
Would be something more special
It's true, you'd be my whole world
Won't you just be my girl

Two:
Was always thinking 'bout you
Would lie awake wondering, what I could do
To get you to fall for me
I never thought it would be easy

Chorus:
I thought a day spent with you
Would be so amazing
And an evening with you
Would be even better all night
And a whole life together
Would be something more special
It's true, you'd be my whole world
Won't you just be my girl

M8:
I know now for sure
That you were worth waiting for
No guessing, no wondering now
'Cause I know now...

Final Chorus:
That a day spent with you
Was incredible, amazing

And an evening with you
Was even better all night

And a whole life together
Proved to be something special, it's true
You are my whole world
And you'll always be so, my girl

(c) Mark Purnell Music 2023


Better All Night

Music and Lyrics by Mark Purnell 
(c) Mark Purnell Music 2023

Produced by Mark Purnell & Mike Hopkins

Recorded mixed and mastered by Mike Hopkins, at Towpath Studios, Pontypool, South Wales UK.

WAVES

One:
It all started out as one thing
Ended up an all kind of new
When those darker skies filtered out
Into a paler shade of blue 
A long awaited time and chance
Moments, far between and few
I felt the passion once again 
And it was all because of you

Chorus:
Could be treading dangerous waters
Overcome by the rolling sea
I could end up so far out of sight
No one would recognise me
Would be lost in the waves and the shadows 
'Til the early morning light
You're the first thing I thought of this morning,
You're the last thing I'll think of tonight

Two:
I'm sure we'd have a good thing going
I'm not sure how long it would survive
All I know is, I like what I see in you
Makes me smile, make me feel I'm alive
But I know this is all just a fantasy 
I know some things are not meant to be
So once I get my head around all of this
I'll again move on and be free

Chorus:
Could be treading dangerous waters
Overcome by the rolling sea
I could end up so far out of sight
No one would recognise me
Would be lost in the waves and the shadows
'Til the early morning light
You're the first thing I thought of this morning,
You're the last thing I'll think of tonight

Chorus:
Could be treading dangerous waters
Overcome by the rolling sea
I could end up so far out of sight
No one would recognise me
Would be lost in the waves and the shadows
'Til the early morning light
You're the first thing I thought of this morning,
You're the last thing I'll think of tonight

You're the first thing I thought of this morning,
You're the last thing I'll think of tonight

(c) Mark Purnell Music 2023





Waves (Acoustic)

Lady A cover.

Collaboration with Jayne Porter. 

*All rights remain with the original artists, songwriters and publishers*

Mark Purnell

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