TAKES ME BACK 

Out in the streets we were playin'
Searching our yard for gold
Grab a bike and lets go for a ride 
And don't forget the fishin' pole
We were dancin' the muddy water
We were running soaking up the sun
We were playin' with whatever we could get our hands on
Summertime was so much fun….

So take me back that place
When we were young
Just a slippin' away into the great unknown
Regardless of what they'd say
Our minds were already made
We were who we became….

Meet at the schoolyard in the mornin'
There comes your crush don’t ya choke
Grab our bags, we cant be late to class and don't forget to give Johnny his note
We were ridin' down the road in the ole car
We were hangin' at the park with our friends
We were sittin' on a rooftop 
Starin’ up at the stars
Tryna figure out our life plans…

  
Sittin' on the porch and I'm gazin'
Out at a child of my own
Lookin' back and tryin' to fathom
Where the time has come and gone
Cuz now we're dancin' in the muddy water
And we're runnin' soaking up the sun
And we're playin' with whatever we can get our hands on
like we did when I was young…

It takes me back to that place

Words and Music:  Cyn Houston c2021

Takes Me Back

NO DAYS OFF

NO DAYS OFF NO DAYS OFF
LOVE YOU ALL THE TIME
NO DAYS OFF NO DAYS OFF
I’M YOURS AND YOU’RE MINE

TICK TICK TOCK AROUND THE CLOCK
AM, PM TOO
BABY YOU’RE MY VOCATION WITH NO VACATION
NO DAYS OFF WITH YOU

NOONTIME, MOONTIME, SUNSHINE, RAIN
SLEEP IN WEEKENDS SO WE CAN START AGAIN

MAKIN’ LOVE CAUSE WE WAKE IN LOVE
TAKIN’ NO DAYS OFF

OWN TIME, ALONE TIME.. THOUGH NEVER FAR APART
BENDING, MENDING, TENDING TO OUR HEARTS

NO DAYS OFF NO DAYS OFF
LOVE YOU ALL THE TIME
MAKIN’ LOVE CAUSE WE WAKE IN LOVE
BABY IT PAYS OFF
TAKIN’ NO DAYS OFF
TAKIN’ NO DAYS OFF
TAKIN’ NO DAYS OFF

No Days Off

Do What Frank Would Do

Blessed

I wrote this for my restaurant in Nashville. Coco's Italian Market

Coco's

Madness

Such Is Love

SUCH A SWEET THING, SUCH A LIGHT
SUCH A SWEET DREAM IT CAN HAPPEN OVERNIGHT
IT FAKES FOREVER, THEN WAKES YOU UP
AND TAKES YOUR KEY THEN SETS YOU FREE
OH SUCH IS LOVE

I THOUGHT YOU’D FALLEN BUT I WAS WRONG
I GAVE MY ALL AND ALL YOU DID WAS LEAD ME ON
OUR DIAMOND MOUNTAIN HAS TURNED TO DUST
CAUSE JUST LIKE THAT YOU TURNED YOUR BACK
SUCH IS LOVE

IT’S MAGIC, TRAGIC, TRIED AND TRUE
AMAZING, CRAZY, BLIND AND BLUE
HERE, THEN DISAPPEARS BEFORE ITS TIME
STILL I’M GLAD FOR WHAT WE HAD
AND I’D GLADLY TAKE YOU BACK
IF YOU SHOULD FEEL THE SAME AND CHANGE YOUR MIND

SUCH A MEMORY, SUCH IS LIFE
SUCH A FANTASY TO SEE ME AS YOUR WIFE
IT’S SUCH A GAMBLE, STILL WE ANTE UP
CAUSE WHEN WE HIT WE’LL ALL BE RICH
SUCH IS LOVE

SUCH IS LOVE

‘AMATEURS AND ALCOHOL’

CHEERS TO PROFESSIONAL DRINKERS
WE KNOW EVERY HAPPY HOUR IN TOWN
WE START AROUND FOUR THEN HAVE FIVE OR SIX MORE
THEN HOME ‘FORE THE SUN GOES DOWN….

BUT THERE ARE SOME OTHERS AMONG US
WHO COME OUT A FEW TIMES A YEAR
LIKE CINQO DE MAYO OR VALENTINES DAY, OH
YEAH THOSE ARE THE ONES THAT WE FEAR….

   AMATEURS AND ALCOHOL
   YOU’LL HEAR ‘EM EACH HOLIDAY IN THE NEXT STALL
   PLEADIN’ TO JESUS, THEY BEG FOR RELIEF
   THEN TRIP OUT THE DOOR AND STRIP NUDE IN THE STREET
   THEN THEY’LL PICK A FIGHT, TAKE A SWING AND JUST FALL
   THERE’S 2 THINGS THAT DON’T MIX AT ALL
   AMATEURS AND ALCOHOL

YOU’LL SEE ‘EM ON LAKES CRASHIN' SAILBOATS
ON RIVERS THEY’RE FLIPPIN’ CANOES
AND SPEAKING OF TIPPIN’, YOU BARTENDERS KNOW
THAT’S SOMETHING THAT THEY RARELY DO…

I BEG ALL YOU AMATEUR DRINKERS
CALL UBER AND GIVE ME YOUR KEYS
I’LL DO YOUR THINKIN’, FOR GOD’S SAKE STOP DRINKIN’
2 FOR 1 LONG ISLAND TEAS….

   AMATEURS AND ALCOHOL
   THROW DOWN WITH THEIR BUDDIES, THROW UP ON THE WALL
   SORORITY MINORS WITH ILLEGAL LEGS
   ASLEEP IN THE DINER FACE DOWN IN THEIR EGGS
   THEY NEVER REMEMBER THAT THEY HAD A BALL
   CUZ THEY NEVER LAST TIL LAST CALL
   THEN OUT OF THE BUSHES THEY CRAWL
   TWO THINGS YOU DON’T MIX AT ALL
   FOR  AMATEURS AND ALCOHOL

AMATEURS AND ALCOHOL

A LITTLE BIT OF ROMANCE

ALL I WANT IS A LITTLE BIT OF ROMANCE
IN MY WORLD, WHAT COULD IT HURT?
I BELIEVE A LITTLE BIT OF ROMANCE SWEETENS GOD'S GREEN EARTH

PLAY MORE SONGS THAT TAKE ME ON A SLOW DANCE
ROUND THE WORLD, HELD AND TOUCHED
HEARTS AND HANDS CAN NEVER BE TOO CLOSE AND WE
MAY EVEN FALL IN LOVE

WHISPERED WISHES, CANDLELIGHT AND ROSES
LONG WALKS IN THE RAIN
OH THE SOUND OF YOUR NAME IS THE SWEETEST MELODY TO ME...

ALL I WANT IS A LITTLE BIT OF ROMANCE
CHANGE MY WORLD FROM ME TO US
HOLDING ON IS PART OF LETTING GO AND SAYING YES, WE'RE FALLING IN LOVE

BREAKFAST KISSES, SUNDAY PAPER MORNINGS
DREAMS OF A DESERT ISLE
OH THE LIGHT OF YOUR SMILE IS THE MOON, THE STARS & SUN
ALL IN ONE

ALL I WANT IS A LITTLE BIT OF ROMANCE
IN OUR WORLD, FAITH AND TRUST
PAIRING SHARING ANYWHERE WE GO AND
SEE..WE'VE FALLEN IN LOVE

A LITTLE BIT OF ROMANCE

TIMES LIKE THIS

WHEN ALL THE WORLD IS DARK
AND WE'RE LYING HEART TO HEART BENEATHE THE MOON
THE LIGHT OF LOVE WE MADE WARMS UP THE ROOM
I HOLD YOU AS YOU SLEEP
AS SHADOWS IN YOUR DREAMS BEGIN TO FALL
THEN IT'S ONE MORE GOODNIGHT KISS
IT'S TIMES LIKE THIS I LOVE YOU MOST OF ALL

WHEN ALL THE WORLD AWAKES
WE NOTICE THAT WE'RE LATE AND HAVE TO RUN
WORK WON'T WAIT THERE'S SO MUCH TO BE DONE
AT THE FRONT DOOR WE BOTH STOP
WHILE WE IGNORE THAT CLOCK UP ON THE WALL
FOR ONE MORE GOODBYE KISS
IT'S TIMES LIKE THIS I LOVE YOU MOST OF ALL

WE'VE WALKED THRU THORNS AND ROSES
THRU SUNSHINE AND THRU CLOUDS
ASK ME WHEN I'VE LOVED YOU MOST
I'LL TELL YOU RIGHT NOW...

ALWAYS HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL
THOUGH I STILL HAVE A MILLION MILES TO FALL
AND I DO EACH TIME WE KISS
IT'S TIMES LIKE THIS I LOVE YOU MOST OF ALL

TIMES LIKE THIS

I DO LOVE YOU I DO

OH YOU’RE SUCH A FIND
SO ELECTRICAL SO IMPECCABLE
YOU’RE ONE OF A KIND
SO COLLECTIBLE SO DELECTABLE
I’M SO GLAD THAT YOU’RE MINE
I’M HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE

PLEASE DON’T GO AWAY
YOU’RE SO MISSABLE YOU’RE SO KISSABLE
HEY I’M HERE TO STAY
THIS IS SERIOUS I’M DELIRIOUS
BABY WHAT CAN I SAY
COME OUT AND PLAY…

I DO LOVE YOU I DO
AND I KNOW THIS TIME THIS LOVE OF MINE IS TRUE
OH PLEASE SAY YOU DO TOO
CAUSE I DO LOVE YOU I DO

HEAR THOSE TRUMPETS SOUND
SUCH A MELODY SOMETHINGS TELLING ME
YOU MUST BE AROUND
SUCH INTENSITY EVERY SENSE IN ME
SAYS HEY LOOK WHAT I’VE FOUND
DON’T LET ME DOWN…

I DO LOVE YOU, I DO

Alive and Kickin'

I'll finish up the dishes while you watch TV
go ahead dear have a seat
It doesn't bother me
Can I fluff your pillow, fix you something else to eat?
How bout I rub your feet?
Wouldja like to get some sleep?
I must admit I don't know what you're going through
But I just can't help smiling while I'm lying close to you..

Cuz our love is alive and kickin'
We'll be babysittin' in a few more days
Yes our love is alive and kickin'
With a new addition well on the way

You've sure gone through some changes and it really shows
You're wearing funny clothes, you can't even see your toes
But you've never looked more lovely than you do tonight
There's a warm glow in your eyes, I'm such a lucky guy
You've got your suitcase packed and I've got my cigars
Just tell me when it's time to go, I'm ready when you are...

ALIVE AND KICKIN'

CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE BIG CITY

WALK, DON’T WALK GOIN’ WINDOW SHOPPIN’
SMOG FLAKES DROPPIN’ LIKE FIREFLIES
PICKPOCKETS SCHEMIN’ LITTLE KIDS DREAMIN’
CABS CAREENIN’ THRU THE ICE

LONELY SINGLES, DOUBLE ESPRESSOS
TRIPLE X SHOWS ON MARQUEES
A LITTLE TOO MUCH SLUSH A LITTLE TOO MUCH RUSH
TRUDGIN’ THRU THE TUNDRA LOOKIN’ FOR A TREE

IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE BIG CITY
CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE BIG CITY
CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE BIG CITY
LOOK AT ALL THE PRETTY LIGHTS

SALVATION ARMY BANDS ARE SWINGIN’
BLACK WHITE YELLOW SANTAS SINGIN’
CAR ALARMS AND BELLS ARE RINGIN’
CASH REGISTERS CHING CHING CHINGIN’…(CHORUS)

COPS CLIP CLOPPIN’ THE BEAT ON HORSEBACK
SUBWAY SHOPPERS HELP THEMSELVES
ROLEX WATCH FAKES GOIN’ LIKE HOTCAKES
HO HO HOS DRESSED UP LIKE ELVES..

GENDER BENDER SIDEWALK VENDORS
URCHIN MERCHANTS HAWKIN’ BUYERS
GAY APPARELERS HOMELESS CAROLERS
SINGIN’ FOR THEIR SUPPER HUDDLED ‘ROUND A FIRE

CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE BIG CITY

A HIP LITTLE CHRISTMAS

WHAT A HIP LITTLE CHRISTMAS THIS IS
BABY ITS JUST YOU AND ME
THE MISTLETOE IS TAPPIN’ TINSEL’S DANCIN’ OFF THE TREE
WHILE THE CHIMNEY SHIMMIES AND THE SNOWFLAKES SHAKE
THE WORLD SINGS HARMONY
WHAT A HIP LITTLE CHRISTMAS THIS IS GONNA BE

WHAT A HIP LITTLE CHRISTMAS THIS IS
ALL THE HALLS ARE DECKED WITH JIVE
NO MORE BE-BOP SHOPPING DAYS TIL DECEMBER 25
HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SWING AND SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE
WHAT A HIP LITTLE CHRISTMAS LET THOSE SPIRITS FLY

ACROSS THE SKY WHILE BING SINGS CAROLS IN THE CLOUDS
YOU AND I SHOULD BE FAST ASLEEP BY NOW
WE CLOSE OUR EYES AND LISTEN CAREFULLY
RUDY’S HOOFIN’ IT UP ON THE ROOF & IT’S PROOF ENOUGH FOR ME

WHAT A HIP LITTLE CHRISTMAS THIS IS
BABY YES I DO BELIEVE
SANTA KNEW THAT I WAS GOOD ‘CAUSE HE BROUGHT YOU TO ME
AND I LOVE YOU LIKE THE DICKENS AND I WISH YOU JOY AND PEACE
WHAT A HIP LITTLE CHRISTMAS THIS IS
HOW ‘BOUT A COUPLE CHRISTMAS KISSES
WHAT A HIP LITTLE CHRISTMAS THIS IS GONNA BE

A HIP LITTLE CHRISTMAS

I’M YOUR PRESENT

I’M YOUR PRESENT. OPEN ME FIRST.
YOU WERE A BAD BOY AND YOU GOT WHAT YOU DESERVE.
I’M WRAPPED IN LOVE TODAY
GONNA JINGLE YOUR BELLS BABY, ALL THE WAY
BEEN SAVIN’ UP FOR THIS ALL YEAR
AND I DON’T CARE IF IT SNOWS OR RAINS, DEAR
I'M GONNA KEEP YOU WARM THIS CHRISTMAS MORN, I'M YOURS.

I'M YOUR PRESENT. WHO NEEDS TOYS?
I'M YOUR SUGAR PLUM, YOU LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
C’MON AND SHAKE MY TREE
GONNA TAKE YOU FOR A SLEIGH RIDE, MAKE YOU SHOUT WITH GLEE
GOT STOCKINGS FULL OF GOODIES FOR YOU
LET THE CHESTNUTS BURN BABY, WE WILL TOO.
UNTIE MY BOW - HO HO HO I'M YOURS.
I'M YOUR PRESENT.

I'M YOUR PRESENT. NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
DON’T NEED NO BATTERIES, I NEVER GET TIRED.
NO NEED TO WIND ME UP AT ALL.
I'M YOUR LIVIN’, I'M YOUR BREATHIN’ BARBIE DOLL.
BABY, WHEN YOU MADE YOUR LIST
WERE YOU WISHIN’ AND A HOPIN’ FOR A GIFT LIKE THIS?
WELL IT’S A LITTLE TOO LATE - ‘CAUSE I CANT BE EXCHANGED
I’M YOURS…I’M YOUR PRESENT.
MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY.
I’M YOUR PRESENT.

"I'M YOUR PRESENT" -Jess Kean Vocals

ANYONE ANYTIME ANYWHERE


I’M AT THAT PLACE IN MY LIFE NOT AFRAID TO STOP AND TAKE STOCK
I KNOW WHAT TO KEEP AND WHAT TO LET GO
I REALIZE NOW SOMEONE LIKE YOU COMES ROUND ONCE A LIFETIME
SURELY I’D REGRET IT IF I DIDN’T LET YOU KNOW
WHAT YOU MEAN TO ME

I WANT YOU MORE THAN ANYONE..ANYONE CAN SEE
I NEED YOU MORE NOW THAN ANYTIME..AND ANYTIME YOU NEED
I’LL LOVE YOU DARLING ANYWHERE.. ANYWHERE YOU LEAD
MORE THAN ANYONE ANYTIME ANYWHERE…

I KNOW I SAID SOME THINGS YOU HAVE A HARD TIME HAVING FAITH IN
KNOWING WHAT YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT ME BUT YOU’RE WRONG
MY PAST IS PASSED MY PRESENT SEES YOU IN MY FUTURE
IF YOU’D JUST STOP THINKING AND START FEELING YOU WOULD COME ALONG
AND TAKE THIS RIDE WITH ME

ANYONE, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

I am a Grammy nominated songwriter who writes in various styles. These are 8-track demos all recorded organically by myself with real instruments and no auto-tune. A share of publishing is available on most for any commercial recording. Peace!

Eddie Mugavero

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