White Lies (I bully you)
VERSE 1
Heart beating faster cause I’m scared that you’ll find out Hiding these things from you leave’s me in so much doubt
BRIDGE
ou trusted me, you thought I’d be Y the truthful one, who’s there right by your side
CHORUS
VERSE 2
I tell you one white lie it quickly turns to 5 within a single hour it turns to 45
BRIDGE
ou trusted me, you thought I’d be Y the truthful one, who’s there right by your side
CHORUS
BREAK
CHORUS
That’s why I’m running so fast, to get away from the White Lies I’ve had to say We’re playing a game and you must catch me if you can So I’m running so fast I’m running so fast
That’s why I’m running so fast, to get away from the White Lies I’ve had to say We’re playing a game and you must catch me if you can So I’m running so fast I’m running so fast I really do, believe in you but it’s part of human nature I can’t resist, it won’t be missed until the day when you have sussed me out That’s why I’m running so fast, to get away from the White Lies I’ve had to say We’re playing a game and you must catch me if you can That’s why I’m running so fast, to get away from the White Lies I’ve had to say We’re playing a game and you must catch me if you can So I’m running so fast I’m running so fast Words & Music Frank Scarito
1
Oh My God
VERSE 1
Looking back when we were younger when I first met you We had such a vibe together that just grew and grew
BRIDGE
I remember days of summer we hung around until the dark We used to laugh so much but that’s gone, I’m still missing you but it’s gone, I’m left saying
CHORUS
VERSE 2
I saw you the other day with your brand new friends I often think about it If we made ammends
BRIDGE
I remember days of summer we hung around until the dark We used to laugh so much but that’s gone, I’m still missing you but it’s gone, I’m left saying
CHORUS
BREAK
CHORUS
Oh My God, We’ve abandoned those times We’ve abandoned everything we had I said Oh My God, I wish we could go back, to those days we had now lost, discarded from our world
Oh My God, We’ve abandoned those times We’ve abandoned everything we had I said Oh My God, I wish we could go back, to those days we had now lost, discarded from our world
Oh My God, We’ve abandoned those times We’ve abandoned everything we had I said Oh My God, I wish we could go back, to those days we had now lost, discarded from our world Words & Music Frank Scarito
2
Falling
Verse 1
I have fallen down, I had climbed so high I came tumbling down
CHORUS
VERSE 2
CHORUS
I have fallen for you, I held on but I knew, that my fingers were slipping all the time I looked down to the ground (so I could see) my head spinning around falling faster than the speed of sound
BREAK
y head’s in a spin and I can’t see a thing M don’t know where to begin all I know is vertigo is killing me inside
VERSE 3
CHORUS
I have fallen for you, I held on but I knew, that my fingers were slipping all the time I looked down to the ground (so I could see) my head spinning around falling faster than the speed of sound
CHORUS
I have fallen for you, I held on but I knew, that my fingers were slipping all the time I looked down to the ground (so I could see) my head spinning around falling faster than the speed of sound
I have fallen for you, I held on but I knew, that my fingers were slipping all the time I looked down to the ground (so I could see) my head spinning around falling faster than the speed of sound ollapsed on the ground, facing up to the sky C and I question why?
o one’s passing by, I hear no reply, N to my constant cry
Words & Music Frank Scarito
3
In Your Eyes 2009
Verse 1
CHORUS
VERSE 2
CHORUS
VERSE 3
CHORUS
ou can’t leave, that’s what I said Y So get that thought right out of your head you’re mine don’t even think of walking Shut it now, it’s me who’s talking o you think this is a game D You play my life then give me |the blame Well I for one won’t be a victim you’ve got no right to be evicting Can’t you see that it’s over now (No you’re wrong) I don’t wanna be here any more You’ve pushed it too far this time (Please don’t go) You’ve changed & I see it in your eyes In your eyes I see, what you wanted me to be through your lies I know that it’s not you whose talking think about the things you’re saying got this thing that’s far too strong now listen to the words I’m saying ow & then this thing breaks down N pretty soon we come around no time to waste, so let’s embrace forget those thoughts, get outta that place Can’t you see that it’s over now (No you’re wrong) I don’t wanna be here any more You’ve pushed it too far this time (Please don’t go) You’ve changed & I see it in your eyes In your eyes I see, what you wanted me to be through your lies an’t you see my heart is breaking C Don’t you see that you’re mistaken I can’t live without you now From this nightmare, please awaken I f you believe these things you say I promise I will go away spare the hurting words you’ve spoken Look into my eyes, I’m broken Can’t you see that it’s over now (No you’re wrong) I don’t wanna be here any more You’ve pushed it too far this time (Please don’t go) You’ve changed & I see it in your eyes In your eyes I see, what you wanted me to be through your lies Words & Music Frank Scarito
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Set me free
VERSE 1 D id you hear, Jean has come back home, telling stories of love and what she has done She said, she’s seen the world, diverse people and dreams, things that she never though could exist, the adventures she had, some were good some were bad, and the beautiful people she kissed.
BRIDGE i look in her eyes that have fallen, and I know that there’s something there she won’t share, let it free
CHORUS ( you won’t ever love again) so set me free (You’ve seen love around the world) but not in me (so I’m holding out my hand) you can’t reach me (I have wanted you to know you were the one that set me free) but I’m not free
VERSE 2 W ill she find, her own peace of mind, was she running away from something left behind, couldn’t take anymore, so she left thru the door labelled leave all your troubles behind But in time she had found that those troubles are bound on the inside of us not outside
BRIDGE i look in her eyes that have fallen, and I know that there’s something there she won’t share, let it free
CHORUS ( you won’t ever love again) so set me free (You’ve seen love around the world) but not in me (so I’m holding out my hand) you can’t reach me (I have wanted you to know you were the one that set me free) ( you won’t ever love again) so set me free (You’ve seen love around the world) but not in me (so I’m holding out my hand) you can’t reach me (I have wanted you to know you were the one that set me free) but I’m not free
Words & Music Frank Scarito
5
You took my breath away
VERSE 1 N ever thought I’d see the day when I’d be hit by a great wall of fire a wall of fire that is so strong made up of such a powerful desire It happened to me yesterday but I don’t understand what went on all I know, the feeling is so strong I’ll never be the same again
BRIDGE cause suddenly life’s on my side
CHORUS ( my world’s been swept away) I felt strong (I felt it slip away) I held on, but my feet din’t touch the ground (my head spinning around) In a crowd yet I din’t hear a sound as I looked in your eyes (you took my breath away)
VERSE 2 B efore I go to sleep I think of you, then I wake up and I think of you I cannot eat, I’ve lost desire for food my hunger is just for you My friends have come down so hard on me, they say I’m throwing my life away take a long look at youth one day it will get up and fly away
BRIDGE but suddenly life’s on my side
CHORUS ( my world’s been swept away) I felt strong (I felt it slip away) I held on, but my feet din’t touch the ground (my head spinning around) In a crowd yet I din’t hear a sound as I looked in your eyes (you took my breath away) BREAK L ost in you, fearing the loss of my life to you, i’m not free but I know that you, raise me above all the clouds with you, suddenly life’s on my side CHORUS ( my world’s been swept away) I felt strong (I felt it slip away) I held on, but my feet din’t touch the ground (my head spinning around) In a crowd yet I din’t hear a sound as I looked in your eyes (you took my breath away) as I looked in your eyes (you took my breath away) I held on, but my feet din’t touch the ground (my head spinning around) In a crowd yet I din’t hear a sound as I looked in your eyes (you took my breath away)
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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It’s gonna take time (Natasha)
VERSE 1
Waking to find that the thoughts on my mind feel so heavy now I thought I had sorted these things, I had changed but it’s no easier
BRIDGE
J ust when I thought I’d made the breakthrough Well I’m still trying to fight, the obstacles of life
CHORUS
VERSE 2
here’s been rainy days but there’s also been sunshine in my time so far T It’s a crazy old world where we walk into pain that’s unbelievable
BRIDGE
J ust when I thought I’d made the breakthrough Well I’m still trying to fight, the obstacles of life
CHORUS
a nd girl it’s gonna take time it’s gonna take everything we’ve got deep in our soul some day we’ll reap the benefits in life but it’s gonna take time
a nd girl it’s gonna take time it’s gonna take everything we’ve got deep in our soul some day we’ll reap the benefits in life but it’s gonna take time
Words & Music Frank Scarito
7
July (090409) I can’t remember why, (Tell me why) but then again could you (Then again could you) But now, I understand, (I don’t think you understand) you’re making me feel blue
VERSE 1
CHORUS
VERSE 2
CHORUS
BREAK
on’t give me this rap about July D your telling me you don’t know why, when i met you, the sparks did fly, now your telling me it was all a lie.
s o things do change, we’re back here now. And every now & then,we have a row But I believe in this love somehow so keep it quite before you cry.
VERSE 3
CHORUS
ause I know your ways, (I know your ways ) C followed your rules, (followed your rules) and I’ve played your games, (I’ve played your games) I’m going home tonight. (Going home tonight) Cause I know your ways, followed your rules, and I’ve played your games, I’m going home tonight J uly, the sky so blue, (so blue) the cost was meeting you, (it was meeting you) deny that this is true and (please don’t deny that it’s true) I’ll make it up to you ause I know your ways, (I know your ways ) C followed your rules, (followed your rules) and I’ve played your games, (I’ve played your games) I’m going home tonight. (Going home tonight) Cause I know your ways, followed your rules, and I’ve played your games, I’m going home tonight S ummertime and the living is easy. Summertime and the living is easy. Summertime and the living is easy. Summertime and the living is easy.
I can’t remember why, but then again could you But now, I understand, you’re making me feel blue ause I know your ways, followed your rules, C and I’ve played your games, I’m going home tonight. Cause I know your ways, followed your rules, and I’ve played your games, I’m going home tonight
words & Music Frank 8 Scarito
Printed on Wednesday 4th May 2007
Once Upon a Life
VERSE Do you believe that in life you have time to make your world You have the wisdom to choose all that’s right to bring you happiness deep in my youth I thought I could see truth, I was so wrong, years have passed by before this song, would pour out my thoughts in these words Chorus That Once upon a life you get your chance Once upon a life, like some last dance don’t say no, just embrace, when it calls out your name Verse I remember a time when the crowd looked to me to be so strong I thought that I could do no wrong, and couldn’t be seen to be weak Anything that broke the power I had was a no go I was a prisoner of what I saw in the eyes of the world Chorus That Once upon a life you get your chance Once upon a life, like some last dance don’t say no, just embrace, when it calls out your name Once upon a life you get your chance Once upon a life, like some last dance don’t say No, Like I did, as it faded away
Words and Music Frank Scarito
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Now I Know
VERSE 1
CHORUS
VERSE 2
CHORUS
BREAK
FINAL CHORUS
Backing Vocals for final
id you not hear me the first time D I said get out and never return I won’t be fooled by your tears as they do fall I can’t hear a word that you’re saying Cause my mind is full of their words They told me what they saw what a fool you made of me
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but now I know, of their lies and of your fight to let me see and now I know of the price you paid the sacrifice for me So now I know, but what good is that to me now that you’re gone, I sold the song that meant the most now this tune is out of key I’ve lost you t he shame that I feel won’t deceive you the sadness I wear on this face you pass me by, every day yet look away I’ve left messages pleading call me But I’m left watching this space, I don’t ask why but I still hope to this day cause now I know, of their lies and of your fight to be with me and now I know of the price you paid the sacrifice for me So now I know, but what good is that to me now that you’re gone, I sold the song that meant the most now this tune is out of key I’ve lost you. l ast night I dreamt you were calling you called out in the pouring rain I could see that you, you were so cold as you fell to the ground I did not make a sound in reply like some stranger passing by. Now I know, that you spoke the truth, it was them who told the lies and now I know that you fought your way through the darkness in vein for me Now I know, what you meant to me, and the dream that I saw die and now I know that this broken pride will never ever be the same again (Repeat final chorus) cause I sold the song that meant the most.
a nd now I know he was right and now I know, Now I’ve seen the light 10
What’s it to You?
VERSE 1
ave you ever wondered, just who makes up the rules H who has decided what you can or cannot do
hat’s it to you if I don’t do things like you do? W and what’s it to you if I’m not playing the same tune?
an you find a reason, why I shouldn’t be myself C I see many people, who follow all the rest What’s it to you if I choose to do things in my way? and what’s it to you if I don’t take part in your game?
CHORUS
VERSE 2
CHORUS
CHORUS
ealise, we’re born to be free R You don’t own, any rights to me let’s agree to differ and be free , he reason I’m not you, is not because I’ve failed T I’ve simply decided, to be nobody else hat’s it to you if I don’t do things like you do? W and what’s it to you if I’m not playing the same tune? Realise, we’re born to be free You don’t own, any rights to me let’s agree to differ and be free hat’s it to you if I choose to do things in my way? W and what’s it to you if I don’t take part in your game? Realise, we’re born to be free You don’t own, any rights to me let’s agree to differ and be free Words & Music Frank Scarito
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It’s my life
Verse 1
It’s my life, and I want to persue my dream, you say I’m blind, but I see what I want to be, then you storm in & you tear me down, you tell me I’ve got attitude, did you consider all those words you said, before they lead to tears & pain & anger...
Chorus
. ..in my life, I feel the need to fan, fan the flames of this fire, all my life I’ve felt this burning desire, in my life, in my life, in my life
Verse 2
we’re born with a yearning flame, we should let that flame grow, to blaze it’s light on all our lives, but when the wind & rain come pouning down, confounding all that energy, it’s like the king will never get his crown, I’m not going down, I’m searching, reaching, fighting..
Chorus
. ..in my life, I feel the need to fan, fan the flames of this fire, all my life I’ve felt this burning desire,
Break
Verse 3
I ’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt, I just need you to understand, I know you’ve paid the price with sacrifice, doesn’t mean I need your good advice, we’re treading on a very different path, but there must have been a time when you felt like this...
Chorus
. ..in your life, did you ever need to fan, fan the flames of your fire, all my life I’ve felt this burning desire, in your life, did you ever need to fan, fan the flames of your fire, all my life I’ve felt this burning desire, my life, your life, my life, your life,
rop me down to the ground, you let me fall, d you think I’m at your beck & call, well I don’t think you understand, what I feel, how I feel, here’s the deal, just keep your thoughts out of my life
Words & Music Frank Scarito
12
VERSE
CHORUS
BREAK
VERSE 2
Sometimes S ometimes I feel life’s gone astray I think back to the old times we’d walk through fields without a care in the world I’d reach out for you hand and even when the drops of rain would roll down my window I’d still feel sunshine flowing through all my veins life was so simple t hen the rain poured down and shattered me stormy winds all blowing my way the thunder and the lightning hit hard, please don’t ever fall in lover you’d better walk away look to the stars and follow their path away from love love, love it will end in tears you’re in love, boy in love, in love it can only end in tears, and fears, and etc. I t’s easy now, its all gone past, until it rears it’s ugly head & puts me through all that pain again so I have made up my mind to steer clear of this thing called love and I’ll live on in my island paradise S ometimes I feel life’s gone astray I think back to the old times we’d walk through fields without a care in the world I’m still reaching for your hand
Music & Lyrics Frank Scarito 1987
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Fighting for My Life Verse 1
I can’t sleep, you’re on my mind like I’m doing time inside & I don’t eat, focus on thin air there’s nothing there yet I stare
Bridge a t times I can’t breathe it feels like I’m fighting for my life
Chorus
. ..(please don’t walk away from me) boy I don’t know you any more ...(please forgive me of my sins) I cannot ignore what’s gone before I’m coming up for air, fighting for my life your hand has slipped away from mine.
Verse 2
So why, did you turn away from me, dive into the sea of change
Bridge a t times I can’t breathe it feels like I’m fighting for my life Chorus
. ..(please don’t walk away from me) boy I don’t know you any more ...(please forgive me of my sins) I cannot ignore what’s been before I’m coming up for air, fighting for my life your hand has slipped away from mine.
break W alk away, that’s what they say it’s easier said than done I’ve fallen in, I’m sinking down I’m drowning now
Bridge a t times I can’t breathe it feels like I’m fighting for my life
Chorus
. ..(please don’t walk away from me) boy I don’t know you any more ...(please forgive me of my sins) I cannot ignore what’s gone before I’m coming up for air, fighting for my life ...(please don’t walk away from me) boy I don’t know you any more ...(please forgive me of my sins) I cannot ignore what’s gone before I’m coming up for air, Screaming out your name reaching out my hand, fighting for my life your hand has slipped away from mine. Words & Music Frank Scarito
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You’re not alone
12.1.05
Verse 1
CHORUS
Verse 2
CHORUS
e very night, I’m fighting away the tears, yet if you ask I’ll say I’m ok, cause I don’t know what to do, should I reveal what they put me thru You’re not alone, just like you I’m hurting too
CHORUS
every night, I’m fighting away the tears, yet if you ask I’ll say I’m ok, cause I don’t know what to do, should I reveal what they put me thru No I don’t know what to do, should I reveal what they put me thru You’re not alone, just like you I’m hurting too
Words & Music Frank Scarito ou, you tell me what you’re going thru Y I know how you feel, I’m there too, every day, they hurt me in the same way Though I try, I feel that I’m far too shy, but it doesn’t give them (all) the right to hurt me, & yet somehow they feel free every night, I’m fighting away the tears, yet if you ask I’ll say I’m ok, cause I don’t know what to do, should I reveal what they put me thru You’re not alone, just like you I’m hurting too o you find, that terrible thoughts haunt your mind? D Those words that were said so unkind, they replay, in a loop throughout the day, I’ve betrayed, the person that I was to be it’s a prisoner that yearns to be free, Without a key, behind bars that shadow me?
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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Why Did He
VERSE 1
CHORUS
VERSE 2
CHORUS 2
BREAK
VERSE 3
SUB CHORUS
ope you need him more than oxygen, cause I, H could deny you, such a basic need, and tell me, what I feel I know, girl, does he take you in his arms and make it right? and take you, to the heights like the world’s been left behind? & tell me girl did he,
CHORUS
s wear he’d love you till the end of time? swore he’d be there and made you feel alive please tell me why
VOCAL TO FADE OUT
hy did he, walk into my world that night? W Driving me mad, mad enough to fall in love why did he, swear he’d love me till the end of time, & swore he’d be there, he made me feel alive, so tell me why? hy did he slip from my embrace? W Despite all the reasons, I did not want to say, goodbye So why did he walk out of that door that night? & why did he leave me lost for words, in tears, fighting a lost cause? ow I, decided to find the reasons why N I’ve searched for months and left no stone left unturned still I cannot see why Still I can’t find why, He would leave hy did he, turn his eyes away from mine, W when I saw him walking through the town & he was glued to you.
S o why did he, entertain Me, with a notion of love that was not in his plan & how could he, then frustrate me, with a taste of a world I could never have I could never have, I could never have had in my lifetime
words & Music Frank Scarito
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Reach Out
VERSE 1
ou can lift me right up, yeah baby, then tear me apart Y It was right at the start, then crazy, but there’s no turning back
BRIDGE
I never thought it would be this tough I’m fighting hard, fighting for all I’m worth But I know that some day I will be there so come on now, come on now
CHORUS
each out for, the good times R Oh Baby I know You’ll find them I’ll hold on, cause I’m sold on Sold on to this life, not gonna give it up
VERSE 2
L ook at things on the bright side baby reach out for the sky you’re given the chance so take it You’ll get there with time
BRIDGE
I never thought it would be this tough I’m fighting hard, fighting for all I’m worth But I know that some day I will be there so come on now, come on now
CHORUS
Reach out for, the good times Oh Baby I know You’ll find them I’ll hold on, cause I’m sold on Sold on to this life, not gonna give it up
each out for, the good times R Oh Baby I know You’ll find them I’ll hold on, cause I’m sold on Sold on to this life, not gonna give it up
Words & music Frank Scarito
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Mon Amour
Verse 1
urning round in evasion T I couldn’t take another chance I once felt that you belonged with me but my passions been erased by what you’ve done I couldn’t cry not for your eyes I couldn’t take another word i thought I’d found myself an endless love and believe me it will never be undone
Chorus
on amour, M tell me how much you love me i love you more for i love you more than i could have wanted mon amour tell me how much you need me i need you more for i need you more than eyes need the sunshine
VERSE 2
Chorus
S eeking out all our old friends Can they survive inside your mind they said they won’t ever speak to you but I can’t pretend to feel that in my mind I couldn’t cry not for your eyes I couldn’t take another word i thought I’d found myself an endless love and believe me it will never be undone on amour, M tell me how much you love me i love you more for i love you more than i could have wanted mon amour tell me how much you need me i need you more for i need you more than eyes need the sunshine I’ve got to say I’can’t believe you wanted to end this love I’m the one who’ll show you how to live again and love again, and love again I don’t want this to end Words & Music Frank Scarito
18
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Runaway
VERSE 1
BRIDGE
CHORUS
VERSE 2
BRIDGE
CHORUS
Break
BRIDGE
CHORUS
ou know that I would be delighted Y If you were to consider me a friend so it comes as a surprise to find that you think no one likes you So I came to reassure, that’s not the case but I’m too late now you’ve gone I waited for too long to let you know my truth and now it’s of no use Cause you have runaway, head held high you’ve made a stand though you’re not sure why all you know is you’d rather die than carry on this way You have runaway, no one tried, cause no one heared your screams inside I should know, cause I too lie and say that i’m okay we’re both the same In time I’m sure that we’ll grow stronger and take from everything we’re feeling now and then turn it all around we’ll hear the sound of our true calling and these memories will all but fade away But I hear now that you’ve gone I waited for too long to let you know my truth and now it’s of no use Cause you have runaway, head held high you’ve made a stand though you’re not sure why all you know is you’d rather die than carry on this way You have runaway, no one tried, cause no one heared your screams inside I should know, cause I too lie and say that i’m okay we’re both the same I need you to know, we’re waiting for you sit here alone waiting for you waiting for you waiting for you to come home we’re missing you so much now that you’ve gone I waited for too long to let you know my truth and now it’s of no use Cause you have runaway, head held high you’ve made a stand though you’re not sure why all you know is you’d rather die than carry on this way You have runaway, no one tried, cause no one heared your screams inside I should know, cause I too lie and say that i’m okay we’re both the same
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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With Love from Me to You
VERSE 1
S hook my hand & said “think of me, when I’m thousands of miles away” Walked away & then turned to me, “I won’t ever return”
BRIDGE
h don’t you start, striking for the heart, tearing me apart O Well I’ve got some words for you
CHORUS
it the road with love from me to you H Your on your own with love from me to you I’ll finish what you start cause you won’t be hurting me Just leave with love from me to you
VERSE 2
eld my hand & said look at me H Can’t you see that I’m hurt I would do anything for you I would bring you the world
BRIDGE
h don’t you start, striking for the heart, tearing me apart O Well I’ve got some words for you
CHORUS
BRIDGE
CHORUS
it the road with love from me to you H Your on your own with love from me to you I’ll finish what you start cause you won’t, be hurting me Just leave with love from me to you
INSTRUMENTAL
h don’t you start, striking for the heart, tearing me apart O Well I’ve got some words for you
it the road with love from me to you H Your on your own with love from me to you I’ll finish what you start cause you won’t, be hurting me Just leave with love from me to you
Words & Music Frank Scarito
20
Once Upon a Bully
VERSE 1
CHORUS
Once Upon a Bully a Dream turned into lies Once Upon a Bully a Dream turned into lies
VERSE 2
on’t say you don’t, understand a word I say D when I want to say so much about how I feel inside and it’s tearing it is tearing me apart (so just say it) No I cannot speak my mind (Please just say it) This is coming from my heart, But I can’t stop it will tumble down foundations formed from lies
CHORUS
Once Upon a Bully a Dream turned into lies Once Upon a Bully a Dream turned into lies
BREAK
id you hear, when I called, D Called out your name I screamed out a silent scream You didn’t turn around from my truth you were so blind
S omething has gone wrong You held on for too long forever torn apart will this hurt now your gone How long, will this hurt now your gone Music Frank Scarito
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I turn to you
Verse 1
an I just say a few words lord C A prayer that i speak from the heart I want you to know what I’m feeling Something I feel deep inside of me today Sometimes my life isn’t easy In fact there are times when I can’t understand why we go through the hard times, and I find myself losing the heart to be strong yes I do
Chorus
ut then I turn to you b and I feel, like you’re here by my side turn to you, then I feel, like you’re here by my side for me I turn to you
Verse 2
at times I am lost for the rights words, the words that would pour out my heart I struggle to make sense of my life like I cannot deliver the script for my part the tears that then fall are deceiving, reaction to all I can take but suddenly I am feeling a reason, and I don’t need to find words to light up the fire in my heart
Chorus
ut then I turn to you b and I feel, like you’re here by my side turn to you, then I feel, like you’re here by my side for me I turn to you
words & Music Frank Scarito
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Thorn in my Side
VERSE 1
alking in the rain as the train passes by, W no-one believes in my pain as I cry More than a thought goes through my mind as I try to understand, what’s pulling me down.
BRIDGE
I can feel that my heart takes control of my mind.
CHORUS
VERSE 2
L ast night I mentioned my thoughts to a friend I was frightened away by the things that he said, Yeah it’s easy to talk when you’re standing outside, objectively taking my thoughts & tear them apart,
BRIDGE
I can feel that my heart takes control of my mind.
CHORUS
BREAK
CHORUS
espite what you’ve done I feel love. D It’s getting me down but this love, it grows on & on & on, like a thorn in my side.
espite what you’ve done I feel love. D It’s getting me down but this love, it grows on & on & on, like a thorn in my side.
I n my mind, despite what you’ve done I feel love. It’s getting me down but this love, it grows on & on & on, like a thorn in my side. Music & Lyrics Frank Scarito 1991
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I Bully You
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Break
Chorus
I made you cry cause you told Miss a lie you said I picked on you because you are oh so shy It isn’t true, I bully you Cause it is something that I love to do and though I know it’s not right I feel so strong and it gives me a sense that I belong so you see why I know I’m right to hurt your life so I can live mine You pay the price for being far too nice so you take my advice & keep your big mouth shut I knock you down, down to the ground you lay there crying while we laugh at you and though I know it’s not right I feel so strong and it gives me a sense that I belong so you see why I know I’m right to hurt your life so I can live mine I know it’s wrong yet I must prove to myself that I’m worth something You play your tune & I’ll play mine, so don’t you take away my choice of life and though I know it’s not right I feel so strong and it gives me a sense that I belong so you see why I know I’m right to hurt your life though I know it’s not right I feel so strong and it gives me a sense that I belong so you see why I know I’m right to hurt your life Music Frank Scarito 1988 Lyrics Frank Scarito January 2005
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Is This the Way
Verse 1
ot to get out this evening G put on my favourite dress my shoes are killing me but it’s worth it and if I were to see you I’d give nothing away Honestly
Chorus
i s this the way of thanking me for my love is this the way, you say goodbye I wouldn’t care if you’d given it half a chance, is this the way to say goodbye
VERSE 2
n a Sunday morning, lost in a strangers arms o dead set on revenge I’ve proved nothing I’ve lost the will to fight back you’re just a waste of time what a shame
Chorus
i s this the way of thanking me for my love is this the way, you say goodbye I wouldn’t care if you’d given it half a chance, is this the way to say goodbye
Break
I wanna know, just how you feel, knowing that the hurt you caused won’t heal I tried so hard but it went too far & even if you knew you wouldn’t, you wouldn’t say you were wrong
Chorus
i s this the way of thanking me for my love is this the way, you say goodbye I wouldn’t care if you’d given it half a chance, is this the way to say goodbye
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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I love you
VERSE 1
CHORUS
Once Upon a Bully a Dream turned into lies Once Upon a Bully a Dream turned into lies
VERSE 2
on’t say you don’t, understand a word I say D when I want to say so much about how I feel inside and it’s tearing it is tearing me apart (so just say it) No I cannot speak my mind (Please just say it) This is coming from my heart, But I can’t stop it will tumble down foundations formed from lies
CHORUS
Once Upon a Bully a Dream turned into lies Once Upon a Bully a Dream turned into lies
BREAK
id you hear, when I called, D Called out your name I screamed out a silent scream You didn’t turn around from my truth you were so blind
S omething has gone wrong You held on for too long forever torn apart will this hurt now your gone How long, will this hurt now your gone Music Frank Scarito
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Is This Love?
VERSE 1
L ady you can’t do any wrong in my eyes this time I know it’s for real won’t you realise 2 people living parallel lives should be one all you do is damage my heart, no reason why
BRIDGE
an’t understand why you say what you say to me C Can’t understand why do what you do to me Can’t understand why you won’t try to love me
CHORUS
VERSE 2
L ady I fell that I’m possessed with your love If you decide to leave me now I will never love again
BRIDGE
an’t understand why you say what you say to me C Can’t understand why do what you do to me Can’t understand why you won’t try to love me
CHORUS
BREAK
CHORUS
Is this love that I’m feeling, Is this love that’s hurting me so Is this love, tell me baby, Is this love, I’ve got to know right now
I s this love that I’m feeling, Is this love that’s hurting me so Is this love, tell me baby, Is this love, I’ve got to know right now I was walking along with a song in my heart Nothing on earth could ever tear us apart telling you girl I need you tonight telling you girl this time is right this love’s in my mind I s this love that I’m feeling, Is this love that’s hurting me so Is this love, tell me baby, Is this love, I’ve got to know right now Music Frank Scarito
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Until Today
VERSE 1
I t is not very easy, to put words into this song, about emotions I’ve had come to me, ever since it all went wrong. When I was with you this morning, it brought so much home to me, about what we had, & what we’ve lost…
BRIDGE
…it seems what got us started, caused our end,
CHORUS
VERSE 2
F rom the moment I saw you, I knew that you would be the one, my heaven on earth, all my fantasies, now that is all undone so stop telling me lies, throw away your disguise, don’t you tell me that all will be okay cause you know it won’t, & I won’t be your fool…
BRIDGE
…well it seems what got us started, caused our end,
CHORUS
and now I’m gone, but I want you to hear this song, cause maybe I need you to know, that I have never walked away from crying eyes, until today
BREAK
BRIDGE
CHORUS
well now I’m gone, but I want you to hear this song, cause maybe I need you to know, that I have never walked away from crying eyes, until today
I s there an easier way, to show you how I feel about this love, I remember when, you took me in your arms and said, You said “I’m true to you, will you be true to me,” and now I see, so stop telling me lies, throw away your disguise, don’t you tell me that all will be okay cause you know it won’t, & I won’t be your fool… …well it seems what got us started, caused our end, and now I’m gone, but I want you to hear this song, cause maybe I need you to know, that I would, not have walked away if I had known right from the start, that this would tear our worlds apart, then maybe I would not be here, & I would not have walked away from your crying eyes, it defies, any logic I’ve retained, so maybe I need you to know, that I have never walked away from crying eyes, until today. Words & Music Francesco Scarito 1996
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Chatterbox
Verse 1
Bridge
Chorus
hatterbox, won’t you stop, C oh for crying out loud, could I say, just one word, oh for crying out loud, oh for crying out loud, hear me out
Verse 2
ow hundreds of times I have told you N but you don’t seem to have changed if you were in the olympics they’d test you for drugs
Bridge
Chorus
Break
Chorus
note -1
emember that time when I phoned you R to make you fully aware it took you an hour to realise that I was gone h for crying out loud, could I just say one word O I will be heared, eventually I’m sure the open door exists no more, cause I’ve seen what you’re like
h for crying out loud, could I just say one word O I will be heared, eventually I’m sure the open door exists no more, cause I’ve seen what you’re like hatterbox, won’t you stop, C oh for crying out loud, could I say, just one word, oh for crying out loud, oh for crying out loud, hear me out So what were you thinking when you realised I’d gone did it occur to you that one of us was wrong Has it occured to you that the chance has now been lost Temptaton can be so strong but it does come at a cost hatterbox, won’t you stop, C oh for crying out loud, could I say, just one word, oh for crying out loud, Chatterbox, won’t you stop, oh for crying out loud, could I say, just one word, oh for crying out loud, oh for crying out loud, oh for crying out loud, hear me out Words & Music Frank Scarito
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Wrong Side of the Bed
Verse 1 Have you ever had one of those days When nothing will turn out right You got up this morning from the wrong side of the bed
Then the phone rings the moment you drop your tea it flows down & burns your knee You swear down the phone but it’s your boss who’s on the line & he’s going mad
Chorus and now you’ve lost the will to fight & the weight of our whole world is on your shouders (on your shoulders) Do you run away, maybe hide away or will you face the day
Verse 2 you’re still thirsty you go out to buy some milk you’ve chosen the broken till, it’s taken an hour then you find your car’s been clamped & you’ve spilt your milk
Chorus and now you’ve lost the will to fight & the weight of our whole world is on your shouders (on your shoulders) Do you run away, maybe hide away or will you face the day
BREAK You’re anger is off the scale, you stand there pulling you’re hair out Someones have a good laugh, it’s at your expense If you could you would start again, there are so many things you’d change you would wish your live away you’d lose lout on the lessons of today
Chorus for now you’ve lost the will to fight & the weight of our whole world is on your shouders (on your shoulders) Do you run away, maybe hide away or will you face the day and now you’ve lost the will to fight & the weight of our whole world is on your shouders (on your shoulders) Do you run away, maybe hide away or will you face the day
Have you ever had one of those days When nothing will turn out right You got up this morning from the wrong side of the bed
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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A Christmas Dream
Verse 1
Bridge
Chorus
ow it’s Christmas time again, Rudolph fly’s again, Take hold of the reins N (take hold with love) and take hold of your dream, Cause it’s Christmas time again, (Follow your heart) Rudolph fly’s again, (Follow your dream) Take hold of the reins (take hold with love) and take hold of your dream,
Verse 2
id you know, that in the snow, I wrote out your name, D as I called it out, the snow did fall, & i watched as it faded away
Bridge
Chorus
Break
on’t ask why, just deliver it, don’t tell me you can’t find the time D just believe in it, don’t tell me that you do not believe to waste your life, I just want to say, it’s a crime
Bridge
Christmas time again, a time when dreams begin, will you pursue your dream
Chorus
Break
hristmas time, Church bells ring, as we walk to school in the snow, C I think of you, and what we talked through, in the light of the fires glow Christmas time again, a time when dreams begin, will you pursue your dream
Christmas time again, a time when dreams begin, will you pursue your dream ow it’s Christmas time again, Rudolph fly’s again, Take hold of the reins N (take hold with love) and take hold of your dream, Cause it’s Christmas time again, (Follow your heart) Rudolph fly’s again, (Follow your dream) Take hold of the reins (take hold with love) and take hold of your dream,
ow it’s Christmas time again, Rudolph fly’s again, Take hold of the reins N (take hold with love) and take hold of your dream, Cause it’s Christmas time again, (Follow your heart) Rudolph fly’s again, (Follow your dream) Take hold of the reins (take hold with love) and take hold of your dream, on’t ask why, just deliver it, don’t tell me you can’t find the time D just believe in it, don’t tell me that you do not believe to waste your life, I just want to say, it’s a crime
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5th of July
VERSE 1
CHORUS
VERSE 2
CHORUS
BREAK
CHORUS
n the 5th of July, She was born O a gift from up above, and as she grew, she would let the world know she was strong, She’d take on you, not afraid of you hat she thought she had done, W was build an admiration from her peers and that was true, but it was born of fear not I love you and then she knew, oh how she knew On the 5th of July, no-one cried, cause no-one knew her name On the 5th of July, the date was carved in stone but who would view? er reflections on life, tormented her H throughout her latter years Because she new what might have been if only she were true to her own heart, She still thinks of you n the 5th of July, no-one cried, O cause no-one knew her name On the 5th of July, the date was carved in stone but who would view? S ometimes, it takes much more than a lifetime to know that we are one, what you give you will receive. On the 5th of July, no-one cried, cause no-one knew her name On the 5th of July, the date was carved in stone but who would view? Words & Music Frank Scarito
Illusion
VERSE 1
I thought, we were going to go places You and me, leave with no traces we’d show the world that we could fly we’d be together till the day we die
BRIDGE
CHORUS
VERSE 2
S ome how the plan fell apart you said it been doomed from the start I don’t see how you’d replace me let me finish what I’m saying
Words & Music Frank Scarito
S ome how the plan fell apart you said it been doomed from the start I don’t see how you’d replace me let me finish what I’m saying ut I see illusion, through these eyes B illusions of you and me Illusions, I nside of me (inside of me) Inside of me (inside of me) Inside of me (inside of me) Inside of me (inside of me) I ’m under no illusion now, to solve this deal i don’t know how You came to me with your embraces, introduced me to so many faces now you say there is no chance, the musics gone so we can’t dance the tragedy is that I’m still feeling for you it’s gone, but I need healing
He Asked Why
VERSE 1
looked away, then asked me why He I hadn’t called, Why I hadn’t tried He took a sip, from the crystal glass without turning he said, Why did you never ask Why I had disappeared? Why I was gone so long? Why all the dreams we’d shared were thrown out in the cold? He turned back to me, and I could clearly see, the tears and the fears and the pain I didn’t want to see
CHORUS
e cried out, said he was sorry H He said the love was in disguise in her eyes but he denied, along the way he sold our story and even now he feels the same as he did when he asked why
Break
VERSE 2
CHORUS
e cried out, said he was sorry H He said the love was in disguise in her eyes but he denied, along the way he sold our story and even now he feels the same as he did when he asked why When he asked why
CHORUS
e cried out, said he was sorry H He said the love was in disguise in her eyes but he denied, along the way he sold our story and even now he feels the same as he did when he asked why when he asked why when he asked why
t the time you were my goal I could never let it show A you’re asking questions that I could never know for crying out loud it ain’t easy, to fight those rainy days but I found out that you were more than just a phase S o here we are, opinions heared, It’s been an hour since we said a word Should I reach for your hand, like footsteps in the sand take you up in my arms and carry you right away away from the pain, away from the dream shattering hurricaine that has been our past. I want to believe again that we’re worth a second chance don’t ask me why
Words & Music Frank Scarito 34
She Asked Why
VERSE 1
looked away, then asked me why She I hadn’t called, Why I hadn’t tried She took a sip, from the crystal glass without turning she said, Why did you never ask Why I had disappeared? Why I was gone so long? Why all the dreams we’d shared were thrown out in the cold? She turned back to me, and I could clearly see, the tears and the fears and the pain I didn’t want to see
CHORUS
Break
VERSE 2
CHORUS
S he cried out, said she was sorry She said the love was in disguise in her eyes but she denied, along the way she sold our story and even now she feels the same as she did when she asked why When she asked why
CHORUS
S he cried out, said she was sorry She said the love was in disguise in her eyes but she denied, along the way she sold our story and even now she feels the same as she did when she asked why when she asked why when she asked why
S he cried out, said she was sorry She said the love was in disguise in her eyes but she denied, along the way she sold our story and even now she feels the same as she did when she asked why t the time you were my goal I could never let it show A you’re asking questions that I could never know for crying out loud it ain’t easy, to fight those rainy days but I found out that you were more than just a phase S o here we are, opinions heared, It’s been an hour since we said a word Should I reach for your hand, like footsteps in the sand take you up in my arms and carry you right away away from the pain, away from the dream shattering hurricaine that has been our past. I want to believe again that we’re worth a second chance don’t ask me why
Words & Music Frank Scarito 35
Stay
Verse 1
Bridge
Chorus
Chorus pt2
Verse 2
Bridge
Chorus
Chorus pt2
S tay for just a while, just a little bit longer while I tell you something more Letting go my hand leaves me wanting a reason Don’t go, don’t leave here without me It was only yesterday when you gave me the reasons why our love would conquer all Kissing me goodbye contradicts all those reasons Don’t go, don’t leave here without me S tay You just can’t walk away, I beg you stay I know that now I’m, I’m lost, I’m lost please stay h please don’t tear my world away, O it means much more that I can say I can’t survive without your love, I can’t survive without you Don’t walk away, I can’t survive without your love Last night I went back to that tree by the lake side but I turned and walked away have I lost my sense of pride, how I’d hate you to see me you’d laugh and say girl you’re dreaming or words to that effect well I’d tear you apart with a love that conquers all for me this dreams alive I just need you to see that Don’t go, don’t leave here without me... S tay You just can’t walk away, I beg you stay I know that now I, I’m lost, I’m lost please stay h please don’t tear my world away, O it means much more that I can say I can’t survive without your love, I can’t survive without you on’t walk away, I can’t survive without your love D can’t survive without your love words & Music Frank Scarito
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Your Love
VERSE 1
id you not feel the need to tell me, D why did I have to hear from my friends Such Beauty in your eyes, shame about the lies, When i look back to when we started, I feel so hurt, betrayed by your world Such Beauty in your eyes, shame about the lies
BRIDGE
ut I don’t think I can escape from this feeling, B cause you have the power to light up my world with your love,
CHORUS
VERSE 2
t hat I could walk away from your love, like I’ve the strength to even try it Such Beauty in your eyes, shame about the lies
BRIDGE
et I don’t think I can escape from this feeling, Y cause you have the power to light up my world with your love,
CHORUS
BREAK
BRIDGE
CHORUS
and nothing I say can define, the power that’s in your love It tears me up every time, did you believe,
a nd nothing I say can define, the power that’s in your love It tears me up every time, did you believe, id you believe that, I had the strength to walk out? D I know it’s crazy but I cannot live without your love, your words even your crimes and I fear that my life will be destroyed with your love et I don’t think I can escape from this feeling, Y cause you have the power to light up my world with your love, a nd nothing I say can define, the power that’s in your love It tears me up every time, did you believe, in this love and nothing I say can define, the power that’s in your love It tears me up every time, did you believe That I could walk away from your love.
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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note shift -4
SURVIVAL
Verse 1
CHORUS
VERSE 2
CHORUS
BREAK
CHORUS
ipe away, the tears from your eyes, W & come to terms with the lies What was it that got this started, I don’t remember the cause, ut if it’s all about survival, then i don’t believe b that the fittest do survive can i survive, without you here, you make me feel so alive, feel so alive, but only through your love, you make me feel, So alive, but only thru your love You make me feel g o tell the Losers from your Road, then tell the gossips from my way, while your there go a little further, and spread the rumours right round the town today and while the tales grow longer, we laugh cause we’re getting stronger, what was it that got this started, I dont remeber the cause but if its all about survival, then i don’t believe that the fittest do survive can i survive, without you here, you make me feel so alive, feel so alive, but only through your love, you make me feel, So alive, but only thru your love You make me feel onday i realised, yet on tuesday we did fall M wednesday you walked away well what the hell did i expect thursday we compromised, and i can still see those tears fall friday we’re fit & strong, the weekend comes & we’re fighting for survival no i don’t believe that the fittest do survive can i survive, without you here, you make me Survival, no i don’t believe that the fittest do survive, no, no can i survive, without you here, you make me feel so alive, feel so alive, So alive. Words & Music Frank Scarito
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note -2
July
VERSE 1
CHORUS
VERSE 2
CHORUS
BREAK
on’t give me this rap about July D your telling me you don’t know why, when i met you, the sparks did fly, now your telling me it was all a lie.
s o things do change, we’re back here now. And every now & then,we have a row But I believe in this love somehow so keep it quite before you cry.
VERSE 3
CHORUS
I can’t remember why, but then again could you But now, I understand, you’re making me feel blue ause I know your ways, followed your rules, C and I’ve played your games, I’m going home tonight. Cause I know your ways, followed your rules, and I’ve played your games, I’m going home tonight J uly, the sky so blue, the cost was meeting you, deny that this is true and I’ll make it up to you Cause I know your ways, followed your rules, and I’ve played your games, I’m going home tonight. Cause I know your ways, followed your rules, and I’ve played your games, I’m going home tonight S ummertime and the living is easy. Summertime and the living is easy. Summertime and the living is easy. Summertime and the living is easy.
I can’t remember why, but then again could you But now, I understand, you’re making me feel blue ause I know your ways, followed your rules, C and I’ve played your games, I’m going home tonight. Cause I know your ways, followed your rules, and I’ve played your games, I’m going home tonight
words & Music Frank Scarito
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You’re not alone by Julie Sommers
Verse Many years have passed, although it seems like yesterday from the moment I walked in this classroom to the day I walk away...
Bridge
Backing Vocal
Change in your life 2006
... I was never in control, all the times I said... . ..the time now has come and I have to move on now my path lies ahead, so I have to let go now.
Lead Vocal Change in your life Changes in your life that you thought, you’d never see. Backing Vocal
. ..the time now has come and I have to move on now my path lies ahead, so I have to let go now.
Lead Vocal Change in your life Changes in your life that you thought, you’d never see. Backing Vocal ...the time now has come and I have to move on now my path lies ahead, so I have to say goodbye. Break and even if you try to runaway, they’ll be there on you trail no matter what you do they’ll find a way to force the changes in your life
Words and Music Frank Scarito
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_Song Book
Reach Out................................... 1 I’ve Given Up................................... 2 It’s OK................................... 3 Stay................................... 4 Oh My God................................... 5 You’re Not Alone................................... 6 Thorn In My Side................................... 7 It’s My Life................................... 8 I Turn to You................................... 9 July................................. 10 In Retrospect................................. 11 Sometimes................................. 12 A Christmas Dream................................. 13 Why Did He................................. 14 Until Today................................. 15 The Road to Bethlehem................................. 16 Survival................................. 17 Christmas Rapping................................. 18 Fighting for My Life................................. 19 Mon Amour................................. 20 Holiday Rap................................. 21 In Your Eyes................................. 22 With Love from Me to You................................. 23 Your Goodbye . .............................. 24 Why Did He (Sharon’s Version)................................. 25 I’m Losing Again................................. 26 I Bully You................................. 27 Through the Eyes of a Child................................. 28 Chatterbox................................. 29 It Fades................................. 30
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Rise Verse 1 My particular love is music, I can feel it running right through my veins, If I refuse it and don’t use I would live with emptiness and blame, so I’ll walk on this path of mine.
Play it safe, the people told me, do not take a chance on reaching distant shores follow the route that we have chosen for you and your life of happiness will be assured I can’t adopt this frame of mind.
Chorus I say to you Rise Throw you hands up to the sky Don’t let your chance pass by gotta take it all the way don’t watch it slip away
Verse 2 Johnny had a gift for running, he could run much faster than the other boys when he ran past he left them standing and the crowd would chant his name and make a noise but who was missing from the crowd?
Break Don’t let me down and run around you could have been much more than you could dream but your heading for a life that’s overcast and grey
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In Retrospect
Verse 1
t times I find, the moment’s here again, A lost in pure pretence and as we move, to conversations end I don’t want this to change
Chorus
( don’t want this to change) I refuse to believe we’re at an end, whatever you say, It can’t change the way I feel today
Verse 2
and at times I find, we’ve lost ourselves again, you say you feel ashamed well I find this kind of strange, what is this, a fashion parade? OK, I’ll take the blame if you want me to But I don’t want this to change
Chorus
( don’t want this to change) I refuse to believe we’re at an end, whatever you say, It can’t change the way I feel today
Break
Verse 3
S unday went by, I left to go home through your way I said just go to hell, I don’t need you anyway oh my stupid ways, why did I have to go & tear my world apart when I shouted on out in my crazy way But I don’t want this to change
Chorus
( don’t want this to change) I refuse to believe we’re at an end, whatever you say, It can’t change the way I feel today (I’ve told you this before) I love you so and I never want to let you down again Whatever you say It can’t change the way I feel today
I ’m losing out somehow, somehow I need these changes I wanted to say, but it’s hopeless anyway and I’m losing the heart In Retrospect I shouldn’t have, ever believed in your love In Retrospect I have failed
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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Through the eyes of a Child
Verse 1
CHORUS
VERSE 2
I see you, on our TV screens I’m so proud of you, and what You’ve achieved I break down, but won’t call you Cause that would break my pride I hang on to every word you’ve ever said from the heart But I feel so broken Tears fill my eyes, those tears are still flowing down Through the eyes of a child Look at me, I carry an injury a deep emotional scar, only you can heal
CHORUS
I break down, but won’t call you Cause that would break my pride I hang on to every word you’ve ever said from the heart But I feel so broken Tears fill my eyes, those tears are still flowing down Through the eyes of a child
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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It Fades
Verse 1
id you not here me? Did you not try? D Did you decide to walk away from all the things that I might say You were the only, light in my life oh boy how quickly things can change, I never thought that I would state...
Chorus
. ..that nothing you can say can make this go away and even if I smile for a while, it just fades
VERSE 2
a nd do you still talk out where the sun don’t shine do you still walk along that road the one where your true colour did show if I was to see you, I’d tear you apart and yet I long to hold you near wrapped in your arms like I’ve no fear
Chorus
ut nothing you can say b can make this go away and even if I smile for a while, it just fades It just fades, it fades from these lips from this heart it Just fades
VERSE 2
Chorus
a nd I beleived you, when you shed those tears you couldn’t hold out for me like I had held out for your love you were the only, like hell you are now while I tried to hold on to us you tried to hold on to your lies n ow nothing you can say can make this go away and even if I smile for a while, it just fades It just fades, it fades from these lips from this heart it Just fades
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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Open Your Eyes
Verse 1
Bridge
Chorus
( backing vocals in brackets) (Love, love) Staring at you through its disguise (Love, love) Take this chance to open your eyes open your eyes, open your eyes open your eyes (Love, love)
Verse 2
S ometimes, It’s hard to believe you sometimes I can’t possible understand The one thing I’ve never told you one thing something I’m finding so hard to say
Bridge
Chorus
Break (no vocal)
Final Bridge
Final Chorus
onday, You told me you’d be here Monday, M Someday, I’m sure you will feel the pain, of waiting, waiting to see you waiting, Hating, all of the time your gone, So open your eyes, and you will see the
So open your eyes, and you will see the ( backing vocals in brackets) (Love, love) Staring at you through its disguise (Love, love) Take this chance to open your eyes open your eyes open your eyes open your eyes (Love, love)
So open your eyes, and you will see the ( backing vocals in brackets) (Love, love) Staring at you through its disguise (Love, love) Take this chance to open your eyes open your eyes, open your eyes open your eyes (Love, love) Words & Music Frank Scarito
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Your Goodbye
VERSE 1
I ’m still cut up about the reason why you never came to school today I stood there at the bus stop waiting, hoping that your plans to go had gone astray Yeah, I miss you, but I feel hurt inside I’m holding on to your words
BRIDGE
ou said I, believe, I can fly, through these fields, Y through this land, through these mountains right up to the sky,
CHORUS
S o this is your goodbye, I’m left wondering why, in this moment, I feel like I’m starting again. On you I could depend, that is at an end, in this moment I feel like I’m starting again.
VERSE 2
S itting in the class this morning, my mind a million miles away, I couldn’t get to grips with History and trigonometry went the same way, your desk empty, while my mind’s so full I’m holding on to your words
BRIDGE
ou said I, believe, I can fly, through these fields, Y through this land, through these mountains right up to the sky,
CHORUS
BREAK
BRIDGE
So this is your goodbye, I’m left wondering why, in this moment, I feel like I’m starting again. On you I could depend, that is at an end, in this moment I feel like I’m starting again. this shouldn’t have been the end, we had always said, we’d be, we’d be friends for life Instead you said goodbye You said I, believe, I can fly, through these fields, through this land, through these mountains right up to the sky,
CHORUS
OUTRO
S o this is your goodbye, I’m left wondering why, in this moment, I feel like I’m starting again. On you I could depend, that is at an end, in this moment I feel like I’m starting again. ou’ve abandoned me, I thought you’d be the Y only friend I would ever need, instead of this it’s goodbye You know what I admire you, you’ve done what’s true, you followed what is in your heart, and that’s what sets you apart words & music Frank Scarito copyright 2004 48
Why Did He (Sharon’s mix)
VERSE 1
hy did he, walk into my world that night? Driving me mad, W mad enough to fall in love
CHORUS
why did he, swear he’d love me till the end of time, & swore he’d be there, he made me feel alive, so tell me why?
VERSE
CHORUS
VERSE
SUB CHORUS
CHORUS
s wear he’d love you till the end of time? swore he’d be there and made you feel alive, why
OUTRO
S o why did he, entertain Me, with a notion of love that was never in his plan & how could he, then frustrate me, with a taste of a world I could never have So why did he, entertain Me, with a notion of love that was never in his plan & how could he, then frustrate me, with a taste of a world I could never have
hy did he slip from my embrace despite? W All the reasons, I did not want to say, goodbye S o why did he walk out of that door that night? & why did he leave me lost for words, in tears, why? hy did he, turn his eyes away from mine, W when I saw him walking through the town & he was glued to you.
ope you need him more than oxygen, cause I, H could deny you, such a basic need, and tell me, why, does he take you in his arms and make it right? and take you, to the heights like the world’s been left behind?did he,
words & Music Frank Scarito
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Verse
I’m losing again ou said, hey, you’re getting me down, Y stop fooling around, I’m finding it hard to play this, role of your former friend. I t’s taken time to cover this ground, then play the thing down, I’m losing again, who’ll hold me, dark days, long phase again.
Chorus ...and though I knew that, it hurt bad, I let you down, why should I think about it, I don’t feel proud
Break Chorus ...and though I knew that, it hurt bad, I let you down, why should I think about it, I don’t feel proud Verse 2 Last night I was lost in a crowd, the music up loud, and I could see more than I’d dare, I know, I’m too aware Chorus ...and though I knew that, it hurt bad, I let you down, why should I think about it, I don’t feel proud words & Music Frank Scarito
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The Road to Bethlehem
Verse 1
e Said, Hey look up to the sky, for there is a star, H & it shines so bright, it lights up, the road to Bethlehem Tonight a child to man has been born, who’ll teach us the way, to our wonderland,who’ll hear him, & take heed, of his true words?
Chorus
nd as the star shone in the sky, Jesus was born to the world, A sent here to open our eyes, open our eyes.
Instrumental
Chorus
nd as the star shone in the sky, Jesus was born to the world, A sent here to open our eyes, open our eyes.
Verse 2
He said, hey, look up to the sky, the star is now gone, yet his words remain, but they’ve changed, to suit those, who close our eyes.
Chorus And as the star shone in the sky, Jesus was born to the world, sent here to open our eyes, open our eyes.
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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Christmas Rapping
Verse 1 Party time, at this time of year, I prepare myself, for the happy chear So I wanna know, if you do this too, and if you do, I will rap for you, so don’t you go and give me some doubt, about what this thing is all about, we’ve been working hard all year, so get in the mood cause it’s getting near Bridge Tell me what this partying is all about, we’ve got things to do and you’re just wasting our time, Get on with your work and you’ll forget about, having a good time and shouting out that it is time to party... Chorus ...Christmas & the New Year, time for celebration, we intend to party right accros the Nation. ...Christmas & the New Year, time for celebration, we intend to party right accros the Nation.
Words & Music Frank & Carlo Scarito
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Holiday Rap
VERSE 1 I went to school the other day, walked into class and began to pray, that end of term would come round soon, I’m tired and need a holiday I have worked so hard this term, the stress has caused my hair to perm I’m running out of steam, I need a Holiday CHORUS Holiday (Holiday) we need to get away Holiday (Holiday) we need to get away VERSE 2 Then I saw someone arrive, my teacher who looked half alive She rushes here, she rushes there, with us around she has a mare I turned to miss sat at her desk, you know we give you too much stress, what I prescribe to you, is one big holiday CHORUS Holiday (Holiday) we need to get away Holiday (Holiday) we need to get away BREAK on our holiday we’ll turn work into play we’ll go far away from here
(repeat over and over again) we need to get away on our holiday Ibiza tenerife Rome Paris Florida seychelles the Caribean Clacton
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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I’ve Given Up
VERSE 1 I remember a time when you were friends, I thinks it’s now time that you made amends, you’ve got yourselves into this corner, your hurting with pride and I know you mourn her (I Know nothings gonna change my mind, so give it up)
CHORUS
VERSE 2
CHORUS
(I said I’ve given up)
words & music Frank Scarito
y ou’ve found new friends and your walking proud, you’re hanging around with the in crowd but with Jane you had something much stronger, a friendship that would last much longer (I Know nothings gonna change my mind, so I say) s top, stop, preaching to me your way, I know nothings gonna change the way that I feel about it now I’ve tried tried to understand the reason why you’re wasting so much time, pursuing a dream that will never come ut you were part of that big dream, b together we’d have all the world at our feet (I said I’ve given up) e’re wasting our time lets stay no longer, w I now feel that I don’t belong here you’re letting cred dictate you life, it might feel good but it’s a double edged knife (I Know nothings gonna change my mind, so I say) s top, stop, preaching to me your way, I know nothings gonna change the way that I feel about it now I’ve tried tried to understand the reason why you’re wasting so much time, pursuing a dream that will never come but you were part of that big dream, with your voice you’d have all the world at your feet
It’s OK
Verse 1
alking, as the rainfalls W I see my downfall, in decisions I made Thinking (now the years have gone by) I’ve got knowhere (I did not take my chance) I did stumble (then I went on to fall) and I can’t put aside the feelings that have grown inside me
Chorus Now I find it’s on my mind, I can’t leave this regret behind it’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok, I feel fine
Verse 2
Talking, about the old times, I had good times but I was focused on air Dreaming (of what I could have been) Had I chosen (with my heart I’d have seen) what I know now (now that I’m left behind) and I can’t put aside the feelings that have grown inside me
Chorus
ow I find it’s on my mind, I can’t leave this regret behind N it’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok, I feel fine it’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok, I feel fine
Music Frank Scarito 1988 Lyrics Frank Scarito January 2005
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Oh My God
Verse 1
Bridge
Chorus
Verse 2 Should we just talk about it, what should we do?, Crack a joke & laught about it, or should we do.
Bridge
ut away your playstation, and your tv too P Come & join this conversation, it affects you ause I’m dancing with this fear now, C that soon there won’t be a dance floor that we can da ce upon (Let go) but we’ve got to do something (Let go) Just look around you h my God, Look at what we’ve done Lord O Look at all the madness in the world I said, Oh my God, give us some guidance, to generate the love that’s lacking in our world.
ause I’m dancing with this fear now, C that soon there won’t be a dance floor that we can da ce upon (Let go) but we’ve got to do something (Let go) Just look around you
Chorus Oh my God, Look at what we’ve done Lord Look at all the madness in the world I said, Oh my God, give us some guidance, to generate the love that’s lacking in our world.
Break While people starve in Africa, I drive an expensive car, that blows exhaust fumes in the air, the ozone layer ain’t got a prayer the enemy is at our door, will they attack,I’m not quite sure< but they might and that’s enough so we’ll attack
Verse 3 I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt, I just need you to understand, I know you’ve paid the price with sacrifice, doesn’t mean I need your good advice, we’re treading on a very different path, but there must have been a time when you felt like this in...
Chorus Oh my God, Look at what we’ve done Lord Look at all the madness in the world I said, Oh my God, give us some guidance, to generate the love that’s lacking I said... Oh my God, Look at what we’ve done Lord Look at all the madness in the world I said, Oh my God, give us some guidance, to generate the love that’s lacking in our world.
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It’s gonna take time
VERSE 1 Waking to find that the thoughts on my mind feel so heavy now I thought I had sorted these things, I had changed but it’s no easier
BRIDGE Just when I thought I’d made the breakthrough I’m still trying to fight, the obstacles of life
CHORUS and girl it’s gonna take time girl it’s gonna take everything we’ve got digging deep in our soul I just know that some day we’ll reap the benefits in life but it’s gonna take time
VERSE 2 There’s been rainy days but there’s also been sunshine in my time so far It’s a crazy old world where we walk into pain that’s unbelievable
BRIDGE Just when I thought I’d made the breakthrough I’m still trying to fight, the obstacles of life
CHORUS and girl it’s gonna take time girl it’s gonna take everything we’ve got digging deep in our soul I just know that some day we’ll reap the benefits in life but it’s gonna take time
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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Mine VERSE 1 I couldn’t understand the motive for you coming back You gave me one good reason then changed your mind My open arms to you did not mean I believed you true It was a chance to show you, but I’m not through. CHORUS So Why why are you such a pain again, you tried to change me to suit your ways I won’t believe love till your mine Look back to you and your evil crimes this time our future is on the line I won’t believe love till your mine
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In Your Eyes
Verse 1 You can’t leave, that’s what I said So get that thought right out of your head you’re mine don’t even think of walking Shut it now, it’s me who’s talking
Do you think this is a game You play my life then give me |the blame Well I for one won’t be a victim you’ve got no right to be evicting
CHORUS Can’t you see that it’s over now (No you’re wrong) I don’t wanna be here any more You’ve pushed it too far this time (Please don’t go) You’ve changed & I see it in your eyes In your eyes I see, what you wanted me to be through your lies VERSE 2 I know that it’s not you whose talking think about all the things you’re saying we’ve got this thing that’s far too strong man listen to the words I’m saying
Now In & Teekay then thisAxilock thing breaks down pipe couBut pretty soon we come around plings electrical conductivity don’t wanna waste, so let’s embrace conveyed through forgetisthose thoughts, get outta that place the coupling casing by the anrings. In it’s Teekay CHORUS Can’tchor you see that overAxiflex now (No you’re wrong) I don’tpipe wanna be here any more couplings You’ve pushed it too far this time (Please don’t go) You’ve changed & I see it in your eyes In your eyes I see, what you wanted me to be through your lies
VERSE 3 Can’t you see it’s my heart your breaking What you’ve said about me’s mistaken I can’t live without you now From this nightmare, please awaken
If you believe these things you say I promise I will go away Just spare the hurting words you’ve spoken Look into my eyes, I’m broken
CHORUS Can’t you see that it’s over now (No you’re wrong) I don’t wanna be here any more You’ve pushed it too far this time (Please don’t go) You’ve changed & I see it in your eyes In your eyes I see, what you wanted me to be through your lies
Words & Music Frank Scarito
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