JUST BE THERE FOR HER (Cooper/Jones)
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So many questions
I can’t answer them all
Just make a few suggestions
Keep the writings off the wall
Who am I to really say
I’ve messed up time and time again
There’s a price you have to pay
You must understand, my friend

Just be there for her
Whenever she may need you
Just be there for her
Whoever may succeed you
Face the fact, you can’t go back to the way things were
And just be there for her

You built a life together
That looked solid from the start
Then came some stormy weather
And you let it fall apart
Now she faces decisions
And you can’t stand in her way
Whatever she envisions
If you want a part to play

Just be there for her
Whenever she may need you
Just be there for her
Whoever may succeed you
Face the fact, you can’t go back to the way things were
And just be there for her

Who knows if down the line
When and if the scars are healed
You might gently cross her mind
And find a landing field

Just be there for her
Whenever she may need you
Just be there for her
Whoever may succeed you
Face the fact, you can’t go back to the way things were
And just be there for her
Just be there for her
Just be there for her
Just be there for her

Just Be There for Her

IT’S MESSY…BUT IT’S OURS (Cooper/Jones)
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There are clothes and toys strewn all over the place
The neighbours think the front lawn’s a disgrace
The kitchen and bathroom both need a deep clean
But sloppily and slovenly, we’re living the dream

One day we might get on top of it all
But right now, we’re too busy having a ball
Where some see weeds, we see flowers
Heavens to Betsy! It’s messy…but it’s ours

You drive a rust bucket; I ride an old bike
Both of us going wherever we like
The kids run wild and ignore all routine 
Careless and carefree, just living the dream

One day we might get on top of it all
But right now, we’re too busy having a ball
Where some see rowdiness, we see special powers
Heavens to Betsy! It’s messy…but it’s ours

Sometimes the week lasts longer than the money
But we don’t mind surviving on bread and honey  
‘Cos there’s always lots of love and laughter on the scene
Slapdash and slap-happy, we’re living the dream

One day we might get on top of it all
But right now, we’re too busy having a ball
Where some see woes, we see wows
Heavens to Betsy! It’s messy…but it’s ours
Heavens to Betsy! It’s messy…but it’s ours

It's Messy...but It's Ours

EVERY NOW AND THEN (Cooper/Jones)
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Every now and then a day arrives when you’re not ready
The pieces aren’t in place and it doesn’t feel right
You go from room to room but your steps are unsteady
Can’t concentrate on anything or focus on the light

Every now and then
Who knows why or when
We slip beneath the bar we’ve raised so high
Count from one to ten
But if that fails, my friend
It’s okay every now and then to cry

Every now and then a doubt filled thought'll cross your mind
Making you unsure of what your heart holds dear
Uncertain of yourself and unable to unwind
Decisions can’t be made and the answers aren’t clear

Every now and then
Who knows why or when
We slip beneath the bar we’ve raised so high
Count from one to ten
But if that fails, my friend
It’s okay every now and then to cry

If you just let it go
Let those teardrops flow
Taking with them all your miseries
A new day will dawn tomorrow

Every now and then
Who knows why or when
We slip beneath the bar we’ve raised so high
Count from one to ten
But if that fails, my friend
It’s okay every now and then to cry

Count from one to ten
But if that fails, my friend
It’s okay every now and then to cry

Every Now and Then

PREVENTING A CATASTROPHE
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Well…the boulder was a-thunderin’ right down the hill
Below, the folks in their beds layin’ sleepy and still
Not for the first time, the onus was on me
To act fast, preventing a catastrophe

And the train was a-hurtlin’ all over the track
Out of control, no way to stop or turned back
How come it’s always my responsibility
To act fast, preventing a catastrophe

Seems like I’m always on high alert
To dig dodgy situations out of the dirt
Hardly get any downtime to spend on me
Always acting fast, preventing a catastrophe

Hell…the two great world leaders were havin’ a spat
Each tryin’ to second guess the other’s line of attack
Once more, I had to step in and do what needs be
To act fast, preventing a catastrophe

Sarah-Mae and Willy, clearly made for each other
But Sarah-Mae tipped a subtle wink to Willie’s big brother
I had to, given Willie’s temper, save all three
To act fast, preventing a catastrophe

It’s twenty-four/seven, with no let up or release
I’ll only get some peaceful rest, the day I rest in peace
Gotta go now, there’s a ship that’s lost at sea
Always acting fast, preventing a catastrophe

Preventing a Catastrophe

ON THE CONE OF A ROCKET (Cooper/Jones) 
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It’s not enough for you to have a roof
And a place to lay your hat
It’s not hardcore to go to the store
Each day like the last

So, you line up the bottles, think of glory days
When you and the guys got wrecked in LA 
Drink until you numb the pain 
Of trading the wild for the tame 

You were on the cone of a rocket
The edge of the knife
You were falling to earth one high at a time
When you bet all your money
And gambled your life
When you were out of your head 
Jumping into bed 
With every bad girl you could get 
Can’t remember going down in blue lights 
Coz those were the good times 

You flick through the pictures from parties long gone
Wish you were there reliving the fun
Look in the mirror, don’t like what you see
How did you make it past thirty-three

So, you line up the bottles, think of glory days
When you and the guys got wrecked in LA 
What happened to those bull-headed dreams
Stored in boxes as memories

You were on the cone of a rocket
The edge of the knife
You were falling to earth one high at a time
When you bet all your money
And gambled your life
When you were out of your head 
Jumping into bed 
With every bad girl you could get 
Can’t remember going down in blue lights 
Coz those were the good times 

You were on the cone of a rocket
The edge of the knife
You were falling to earth one high at a time
When you bet all your money
And gambled your life
When you were out of your head 
Jumping into bed 
With every bad girl you could get 
Can’t remember going down in blue lights 
Coz those were the good times

On the Cone of a Rocket

HEADS I'M YOURS, TAILS YOU'RE MINE (Cooper/Jones)
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I ain’t gonna lie
I’m a straight shootin’ guy
So, let’s get right to the point
We’ve been circlin’ around it
But the truth, I think we’ve found it
Why don’t we both get out of this joint

I gotta penny in my pocket
And I’m thinkin’ we should toss it
Abide by the rulin’ that we find
Just you versus me
No appeals for best of three
Heads I’m yours, tails you're mine

There’s an animal attraction
That demands some satisfaction
You said it yourself on our first date
Let’s not skirt around the issue
Wanna hold you and to kiss you
Life’s too short so, why wait

I gotta penny in my pocket
And I’m thinkin’ we should toss it
To decide whether we should cross the line
Flip it high up in the air
Believe that all in love is fair
Heads I’m yours, tails you're mine

How easy it is to catch feelings for you 
We’ve been testing the waters for a while
If you’re into it, I’m into it
No time like the present, let’s do it and let’s do it in style

I ain’t gonna lie
Don’t wanna be that guy
Hesitatin’ and beatin’ ‘bout the bush
I gotta real sense of somethin’
‘Cos my heart ain’t stopped thumpin’
Why not give this connection a push

I gotta penny in my pocket
And I’m thinkin’ we should toss it
Let the hand of fate send us a sign
With the desire that’s within us
We both wind up as winners
Heads I’m yours, tails you're mine
Heads I’m yours, tails you're mine
Heads I’m yours, tails you're my-my-mine

Heads I'm Yours, Tails You're Mine

SOMETHINGS ARE BEST LEFT UNSAID (Cooper/Jones)
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Some days are better than others
Some days life just gets you down
You want to stay under the covers
Don’t want nobody around
But the doorbell or the phone rings
And you think “Oh no, what now?”
Don’t let your reactive shortcomings
Turn into an almighty row

Some things are best left unsaid
Some things are best left unsung
Sometimes it’s best to keep in your head
What’s on the tip of your tongue

Some songs, they come in a moment
Some songs, they take quite a while
Inspired by pleasure or torment
Or sympathy, sadness or bile
You want to convey your emotions
To a person who knows you so well
But best to resist crazy notions
And whisper them softly, not yell

Some things are best left unsaid
Some things are best left unsung
Sometimes it’s best to keep in your head
What’s on the tip of your tongue

There are so many points on the compass
To express every feeling within
Without causing a ruction or rumpus
Unless of course, you don’t want to rein it in

Some things are best left unsaid
Some things are best left unsung
Sometimes it’s best to keep in your head
What’s on the tip of your tongue
Some things are best left unsaid
Some things are best left unsung

Some Things Are Best Left Unsaid

THE DEVIL AND THE ANGEL (Cooper/Jones)
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You hear him talking to you 
Whisper things you wanna hear 
He’ll make things good for you 
An’ feel the way you wanna feel

You hear her gently whisper 
Do you know your wrong from right
She draws a future picture 
You could have a better life 

Your moral compass needle fights
Like a roulette wheel you toss the dice 
But who will win control 
Oh, which way will you go 

The Devil and the Angel 
They’re both cheering you on 
They both have much to gain from you going along with  
The Devil and The Angel 
They each sing you a song 
Crooning to you, they will woo you 
But which one will you choose 

He teases and he taunts
You take unnecessary risks 
But when you hit the rocky bottom 
You don’t see that you’ve been tricked  

She begs and pleads don’t do it 
But she isn’t loud enough 
Can’t catch you when you’ve fallen
Treat your wounds when you feel rough

Your moral compass needle fights
Like a roulette wheel you toss the dice 
But who will pull your strings  
Which one will come out the king

The Devil and the Angel 
They’re both cheering you on 
They both have much to gain from you going along with  
The Devil and The Angel 
They each sing you a song 
Crooning to you, they will woo you 
But which one will you choose 

You know, you know, you know
Deep down inside 
You know, you know, you know
What to do to come right 

The Devil and the Angel 
Who will do their victory dance 
So, make a difference, now is your chance
The Devil and The Angel 
You gotta prove ‘em wrong 
Give a rebel yell and give ‘em hell
It’s time that they moved on

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