In the HEART of Now
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IN THE HEART OF NOW
In a moment a moment in time
I caught you laughing smiling so fine
You were laughing smiling so fine (iii)
Like a shooting star you shone
You had a moment then it was gone
All in a moment then it was gone (iii)
CH In the heart of now
You’re full of life
You’re dancing so free
On waves of light
You were glowing saw love in your eyes
You held me captive full of surprise
In the spirit we shared today
A moment in time and it flies away
CH
BDG It’s all up to you
Don’t you fret now
For what you will find
In the heart of now
1st VERSE
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Tag In the heart of now:
David McLachlan
c Handy Publ 2018 SOCAN
I’ll be okay
Ridin’ on the waves
Out on the water
In search of open space
CH Give me one more day
So I can be the father
I wish I could embrace
I’ll be okay
Do what you can
And stuff the rest
Came here to enjoy
Not to pass the test
CH
I’ll be okay
Ridin’ on the waves
Out on the water
Searchin’ for my place
CH Give me one more day
So I can be the father
In the open space
Dad I see your face
I’ll be okay I’ll be okay
David McLachlan
c Handy Publ 2017 SOCAN
You always said I had two left feet
Oh I did my best to try and keep the beat
I had so much fun with you out on the floor
Let me loosen up and I will dance some more
CH You know you hold my dance card
Come on doh si doh
Not so fast my darling
Let’s do it nice and slow
We can move as one
All around the room
Let’s hold each other tight
And I’ll dance you to the moon
We can be the first ones on the floor tonight
Dance the night away ‘til they turn on the lights
If we sit one out and watch the others move
Have a drink smooch a bit and get back in the groove
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TAG Let’s hold each other tight
And I’ll dance you to the moon
David McLachlan
c 2017 Handy Publ SOCAN
Must I be longing for the road again
Must I be longing for the road again
Wrap me in your arms oh baby
Only you can ease my pain
Wrap me in your arms oh baby
Only you can ease my pain
Must I be waiting for the light to shine
Must I be waiting for the light to shine
Wrap me in your arms oh baby
Only you can ease my mind
Wrap me in your arms oh baby
Only you can ease my mind
Must I be hoping for the world to change
Must I be hoping for the world to change
Wrap me in your arms oh baby
Only your love keeps me sane
Wrap me in your arms oh baby
Only your love keeps me sane
David McLachlan
c Handy Publ SOCAN 2016
Together we danced as lovers and friends
And followed that road wherever it lead
We never cared what tomorrow would bring
With the sun at our backs and the wind in our wings
We must have known deep down in our hearts
That gypsies like us are destined to part
A whispered good-bye a kiss in the night
Now all that I have to keep you in mind… are my
CH Little songs and the memories we made
They help me hold on to you
So I’ll always be in good company
Just me and my memories of you
Sometimes I wonder where you might be
When I think of you are you thinking of me
Were we just fools when we let love go
‘cause dancing with you beats dancing alone… to my
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I’ve got my…CH
TAG Just me and my memories of you
David McLachlan
c Handy Publ SOCAN 2018
You don’t have to be lonely -f
You can reach me anytime – f
Will you see me through whatever – m
Comes on down the line – m
Honour what you feel inside -f
Don’t deny what you can’t say -f
I know what I feel is real -m
And you must find your way -f
CH If loneliness has its way
Like you had your way with me
It’s hard to breakthrough you see
Easy to do when it was you and me
I stumble on lonely road
Like I’m searching for a door
If loneliness has its way
I’m the one who’s keeping score
You cannot believe I’m gone -f
I see how you kick the dirt – f
I rage against the night – m
It screams I know you hurt – m
Life you know is all surprise – f
Twist and turns from up above -f
I fall in line and face the sun – m
Never will you lose my love -f
CH
TAG If loneliness has its way David McLachlan
I got nothing more to say
c 2018 Handy Publ SOCAN
f=female
m=male
I just got home from Nashville
With a sleepy morning face
Thought I left my bible there
Found it in my old suitcase
The date inside February
Nineteen sixty-four
Just a kid when I got it
Guess it’s time to read some more
CH A little red New Testament
Can hold it in my palm
Time to read another
Time to read a Sunday morning psalm
It’s never left my bedside
Ever since I lost my wife
Gives me some sweet comfort
To see my way in life
Tucked away for all those years
Now I keep it in plain sight
When I hold my bible
I think I see the light
On the back of the front cover
Says not to be sold
See the ten commandments there
They have never gotten old
Thanks to my friend from Gideon’s
Up on Virtue Street
I seek a little solace
To get back on my feet
TAG Time to read another
Sunday morning psalm
David McLachlan c Handy Publ SOCAN 2018
There are so many stars
Up in the sky tonight
Twinkling shining down so bright
I’d like to see if I
Could find a new galaxy
But you’re the only star I see
You took me by the hand
You said it’s time to shine
Go now go light up the sky
Shine as bright as you can
Sparkle as you are free
So you’re the only star I see
Not so easy
You find your light inside
Let it shine upon your world
You are one of the stars
In the great galaxy
Marvel every star in the sky
Twinkle like magic lights
Setting the dark sky bright
You’re the only star
You’re the only star
You’re the only star I see
David McLachlan
c Handy Publ SOCAN 2018
This is how I got my first gold record
Really you just got to put the work in
Write a little song that people will like
And put it out there like riding a bike
I bought a vinyl album at the Goodwill store
Cost me a buck was worth it for sure
Then I hit the local hardware joint
Where I bought two cans of good spray paint
Back home lit a candle opened some wine
Set up my spray booth yeah took my time
A couple coats of white so it would shine
Said a prayer and sprayed the gold on fine
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I let it dry then picked it up gently
I wore kid gloves my heart beat intently
Centered it on the cushy velvet pad
And framed it in aluminum and glass
And that’s how I got my first gold record
Really you just got to put the work in
Write a little song that people will like
And get it out there like riding a bike
TAG Get it out there easy like riding a bike
David McLachlan
c Handy Publ SOCAN 2016
A life without love
Is only half a life
Heard that in a movie
An echo in the night
Looking for a sign
Up in the sky
A heart without love
Is only half alive
Walk without a hand to hold
Hold as your own
Is to walk alone
On a hard gravel road
There’ll be curves and bends
You take ‘em as they lie
A heart without love
Is only half alive
BR A heart to share
Your hopes and dreams
And all your fears
Is a heart that wants to know
Why all the tears
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TAG A heart without love is only half alive : :
David McLachlan c Handy Publ SOCAN 2018
By the side of the road I wait in wonder
Which way do I go follow the thunder
The storm will pass not put you under
By the side of the road I wait in wonder
At the mouth of the river I see you standing
The rapids are rough go make that landing
A great leap of faith not so demanding
At the mouth of the river I see you standing
On top of the mountain I fall exhausted
You wait for me in case I lost it
Look out there my son see many mountains
When ready to climb I am your fountain
By the side of the road I wait in wonder
Which way do I go follow the thunder
The storm will pass not put you under
By the side of the road at the mouth of the river
On top of the mountain I am your fountain
I am your fountain I am your fountain
David McLachlan c Handy Publ 2018 SOCAN
Learn from the past
So you can say
You gave your best shot today
Forgive yourself
Let it all go
You will find your way
CH I’ll wrap you in the arms of love
Wrap you up hold you tight
I’ll wrap you in the arms of love
Let me hold you tonight
So you can learn
From someone else
You can find the light
If you will give
Yourself a chance
You can make it right
CH
BRIDGE You walk that road
You made your choice
Joy will find you there
FIRST VERSE
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TAG In the arms of love::
David McLachlan Elizabeth MacDonald c Handy PUBL SOCAN 2018
