Lyrics

Why blame me
there's two sides to every story
Can't you see
Being right isn't manditory

Take my hand
and we can see forever
have a look
and pick atime whenever

just a bit
of love is gonna do
when lovers hide
their bodies and emotions from you

Be Kind
We need to love one another
Reach out to help
Your sister and your brother

Why blame me
there's two sides to every story
Can't you see
Being right isn't manditory

Be Kind
We need to love one another
Reach out to help
Your sister and your brother

Who Am I

My momma told me if I ever became a star
Singing my songs and playing my guitar
She wanted me to go and change my name
Even though I was her only claim to fame 

Guitar guitar Play in a band
You know that's all I want to do
Guitar guitar give me a hand
But my momma wouldn't let me
No my momma wouldn't let me 
No my momma wouldn't let me no
Play it for you.

My momma wanted me to go to school
Learn from all the books obey all the rules
She wanted me to graduate and earn some dough
But all I want to do is play some good Rock and roll

My momma wanted me to join the Marines
Learn how to be a killing machine
But I turned around and I told her where to go
I said momma I ain't gonna listen to you no more

Mama Wouldnt Let Me

Paul Does Karaoke

Ferry Across The Mersey

Song written and performed by Paul M. Summitt

Home Town Hero

You Don't Have To Talk To Me

Written and performed by Paul M. Summitt.

Goodbye #2

Words and Music by Paul M. Summitt

Copyright 1973


You say you're leaven'
Gonna go away
You say you're leaven'
Ain't got time to say
You ain't got time to say Goodbye
You tell me you're leavin' me but
You won't tell me why

Goodbye
Don't you know there's always time to say
Goodbye
Don't you know there's got to be a better way
Goodbye
Stay a while and I won't ever let you say
Goodbye

You say you've found another
You know you're just like your mother
She ran off and left me the same way
Ran off and left me with you and now you want to say

Goodbye
Don't you know there's always time to say
Goodbye
Don't you know there's got to be a better way
Goodbye
Stay a while and I won't ever let you say
Goodbye

You know I love you
You know I care
Always taken good care of you
Even put ribbons in your hair

Goodbye
Don't you know there's always time to say
Goodbye
Don't you know there's got to be a better way
Goodbye
Stay a while and I won't ever let you say
Goodbye

The years gone by

Goodbye #2

Cover followed by original written by Paul M. Summitt.  Both performed by Paul M. Summitt

I am the Other Man/You Don't H

Written August 2020 by Paul M. Summitt

She's a "Wild Thing"
and I know "She Shook Me All Night Long"
Yes, "She's Got Legs"
but I'm like an "Old Fashioned Love Song"
"She's Not For You"
I've got "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain"
She "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love"
says she never meant to cause you pain

So she can be like my "Back Door Love Affair"
but "It's Only love" and it ain't ever fair
She can put me in seven different hells
But in the end, a gentleman never tells

She's my "Hard Luck Woman"
She's just my "China Girl"
She's a "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress"
She's "Not Your Little Girl"
"Never Trust A Woman"
and You know she's got "Lyin Eyes"
Wonder "Why Does Love Have to be so Sad"
"Sexy Eyes" and "Thunder Thighs"

So she can be like my "Back Door Love Affair"
but "It's Only love" and it ain't ever fair
She can put me in seven different hells
But in the end, a gentleman never tells

She's a "Fallen Angel"
"She's More Than a Woman"
"Hold on Loosely" to your "Fantasy Girl"
She's a "White-headed Woman"
and you know she's a "Heartbreaker"
"Everyday I have the Blues"
but "You made me so very happy"
and "Baby, I'm a Want You"

So she can be like my "Back Door Love Affair"
but "It's Only love" and it ain't ever fair
She can put me in seven different hells
But in the end, a gentleman never tells

A Gentlemen Never Tells

Copyright 2020, Paul M. Summitt

Once there was a land
a wonderful land
like none that you've ever seen before
and I was its king
desperation king
afraid, abandoned, and unsure

I've got to quit regretting
all the things in my past
there's nothing worse than looking at
the bottom of the glass

I was a searcher
looking for the truth
but finding nothing but bad news
and when I was a gambler
I'd bet it all and
but all I ever did was loose

I've got to quit regretting 
all the things in my past
there's nothing worse than looking at
the bottom of the glass

when I tried to sing
and strum my guitar
all I found was the blues
and when I think back
to before you left
how come I never saw the clues

I've got to quit regretting 
all the things in my past
there's nothing worse than looking at
the bottom of the glass

I've got to quit regretting 
all the things in my past
there's nothing worse than looking at
the bottom of the glass

I've got to quit regretting 
all the things in my past
there's nothing worse than looking at
the bottom of the glass

The Bottom of the Glass

Having You

Words and Music by Paul M. Summitt

Copyright 19May86


Having you . . . is not near as good as wanting you.
Having you . . . is not near as good as wanting you.
And now we're through . . . the pain is gone that you put me through.
'Cause having you . . . is not near as good as wanting you.

Romance is gone . . .
You've broken my heart.
Girls come along but . . .
There's just no way to start.
And Time after Time . . . 
Your knock comes on my door.
But now I find . . . 
I just keep wanting you more and more and

Having you . . . is not near as good as wanting you.
Having you . . . is not near as good as wanting you.
And now we're through . . . the pain is gone that you put me through.
'Cause having you . . . is not near as good as wanting you.

But it's just a game . . .
They tell me no two are the same.
You're not to blame . . .
The memories, they just bring back the pain . . . 'Cause . . .
You say you've changed . . .
and all the while I've stayed the same.
Your life rearranged . . .
You made me feel I was to blame.

Having you . . . is not near as good as wanting you.
Having you . . . is not near as good as wanting you.
And now we're through . . . the pain is gone that you put me through.
'Cause having you . . . is not near as good as wanting you.

Having You

Do You Really Know Who I Am?
Words and Music (c)2020, Paul M. Summitt


 We've been friends
 a long long time
or so we're known
 to say
secrets of our past
 we promised
never to
 betray
but now I'm hearing
 rumors
much to my
 dismay

So do you really
 know me
and do you give
 a damn
was it really
 love this time
Do you really know
 who I am
Do you really know
 who I am

It's never been
 a game to me 
So I could never
 be accused
of thinking that
 in life I'd win
when all I do
 is loose
It doesn't really
 matter
'cause I never get
 to choose

So do you really
 know me
and do you give
 a damn
was this really
 love this time
Do you really know
 who I am
Do you really know
 who I am

Now you say it's
 over
but did it ever
 start
I may have had your
 body
but I never had your
 heart
 and now we go our
 separate ways
and live our lives
 apart

So do you really 
know me
and do you give
 a damn
was this really love
 this time
Do you really know
 who I am
Do you really know
 who I am

Do You Really Know Who I Am

Naked
(c)2020, Paul M. Summitt

Naked
my heart is laid bare
Naked
and the people just stare
Naked
tell me what to do
Naked
is it because of you

Naked
my life without aim
Naked
can't remember my name
Naked
what direction to go
Naked
is it goodbye or hello

naked emotions running through my soul
naked lies are running out of control
naked nerves bring me nothing but pain
your naked skin is driving me insane

Naked
my mind is a blank
Naked
my heart it just sank
Naked
tell me what I should do
Naked
you know that I'm burning for you
Naked
tell me what I should do
Naked
you know that I'm burning for you

Naked

Singer/Songwriter Paul M. Summitt enjoys singing.  Be it by himself, with a group, or karaoke, lead singer or background, Paul is ready.  Included here are examples from his earliest recordings around 1971 to present day, from single individual performances to live group performances, from originals to karaoke covers.  Please enjoy and if you're looking for a singer, harmonica player, part time guitar player, give Paul a call.

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