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A Life Fulfilled
04:16
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A Life Fulfilled
Key ‘E’
They met at church on Sunday – their eyes told them this was the one
He proposed to her on Monday – but she was promised to the butcher’s son
The war was raging in Europe – he’d just home on leave
He was off again in a week or two – so a short honeymoon would have to do
A little girl was born to him while he was away at the war
He came home 5 years on – to pick up where he’d left off
They moved from town to town so he could find work
And settled in the goldfields - and drove a truck for the council clerk
Over the years the family grew – 8 children all in all
But they worked hard, and built a life – making sure no one would fall
They built a life of love and faith where their children all felt safe
A place where they would always be listened
Somewhere to call home through life’s raging storms
Where fun and laughter always seemed the norm
It wasn’t long before the children – had children of their own
And they would come to grammas – as her cooking was well known
They’d all try and sit on grandpas knee – to hear the stories that he told
To look at them, quiet & still– was a sight to behold
As the years went on they both grew old – sitting down holding hands
But the spark in their eyes never dimed – they fulfilled all their plan
LEAD – As Verse
As the years went on they both grew old – sitting down holding hands
But the spark in their eyes never dimed – That was my mum and dad
© John J. Callaghan; 25th May 2012
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2. |
Down & Out Cowboy
03:42
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Down & Out Cowboy –
Key ‘D’
I’m back on the road – just watchin the trucks go by
Another rodeo’s gone – and I didn’t win
Well I guess it doesn’t matter - ‘cause it happens all the time
When your lucks run out – and your moneys gone again
And you can see no end in sight – to that long and lonely road
It’s tough being a down and out cowboy
I drew the biggest bull – that you have ever seen
He was tough - God he was mean
He beat me this time
A cowboy never gives in to any Brahman bull
I’m gonna ride him again
This time I will win
CHOUS
lead break - as verse X 2
I told my girl, I’ll be back - just as soon as I could
Lady luck just grinned
left me with my thumb in the wind
Chorus – X 2
(Revised version - ©John J.Callaghan 13th January 2008 )
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3. |
This Day Would Come
03:59
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This Day Would Come
Key ‘D’
The day we meet I remember well – on your picture I still dwell
In you’re long black coat and you’re captive smile
You caught my eye, for a long, long while
You’re perfume smelt oh so sweet
And you’re hair flowed down you’re back so neat
My mind was racing – how do we meet
When you said hello - my heart - skipped a beat
Who would have thought - We’d be standing here
Exchanging vows for all to hear
Our love has bought us to this place
Like a gentle breeze on a clear blue day
I’ve had my share of doubts in life
Which way to turn to the left or right
But through it all I’ve known one thing
That this day would come and you’d – wear my ring
We had our trials – aint that the truth –
But nothing can separate me from you
You are my love – my strength portrayed
Like the stars above in the milky way
Now as the days they turn to years
There’ll be laughter and some tears
Through storms and rain – the sun will shine
I’ll be yours and you’ll - be mine
LEAD -CHORUS – PLUS
© John J. Callaghan (Australian control) 15th October 2007
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4. |
Back Home Again
04:41
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5. |
That's Alright With Me
03:46
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That’s Alright With Me
(Capo 3rd Fret – Key ‘D’)
CHORUS
It’s a long long road and its ahead of me –
It goes on and on as far as I can see
Don’t know where I’m goin or where I might be
But I’ll stay on this road for now
It’ll take me home – I just don’t know how
And that’s alright with me - And that’s alright with me
It seems I’ve been travellin for oh so long –
I just don’t know where I belong
I’ve seen every town and city in this great land
Maybe someday I’ll find a place –
I can call my own – have a little space
But until then I’ll move along
And that’s alright with me - And that’s alright with me
Chorus
I know one day I’ll find a wife –
I’ll settle down and stay out of strife
Buy a little house – we can call our own
Wake up every morning in the same old place –
See the sun rise and a beautiful face
And that’s alright with me - And that’s alright with me
Lead break
Chorus X 2
© John J. Callaghan 4th January 2008 (Australian Control)
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6. |
A Mother Just Like You
04:19
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A Mother Just like You
Key 'D'
There's quiet breathing in the night - everyone's asleep
The only noise from outside is the wind in the trees
Then the sound of a baby cry's and mother is awake
So lovingly tendering - to its every need
Our first day at school was o so hard - but you wiped away the tears
On sports day we'd run and run - and we could hear you cheer
Win or lose it mattered not to you - cause that's the way you are
You were there when we were babes - in your arms and as we grew
You'd send us all off to school - with a kiss and "I love You"
Whenever we would cry - you were there for that too
Oh where in the world would we find a mother just like you
We will grow and leave our home - its time to spread our wings
Find a way to make it on our own - but we'll come back again
Your words of wisdom we'll always cherish
And then there's a home cooked meal
You were there when we were babes - in your arms and as we grew
You'd send us all off to school - with a kiss and "I love You"
Whenever we would cry - you were there for that too
Oh where in the world would we find a mother just like you
Mid 8:
When I get married and settle down - There's one thing I'd like to do
I want my kids to know and have - A mother just like you
Lead Chorus +
When I get married and settle down - There's one thing I'd like to do
I want my kids to know and have - A mother just like you
I want my kids to know and have - A mother just like you
(Words and Music By: - John J Callaghan)
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7. |
Hey G'Day
03:57
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Hey G’Day
(C5 – G: Play Key ‘G’)
I flue over this land of ours, a few days ago
I couldn’t help but notice, all the white & brown below
I thought back to a time, when people first set out
To explore and to settle, this land that’s prone to drought
No roads or maps to guide them - they set off anyway
No knowledge of what lay ahead and danger on the way
Some went by horse, some by cart, others, they just walked
Hoping for a better life, than the one they had left behind
They did not just fly around
They saw the beauty that abounds
They taught their children to appreciate
This great land and all its space
They all lived …..from day to day
And they’d say to a stranger hey G’day
Many perished along the way, some went back, others stayed
Some went looking and gold was found, Farms sprang all around
They went to war and back again; they stood up ….and made a stand
They gave each other a helping hand - and worked to build this land
We’ve come so far down the track, IS IT TIME…. to pull back
The years have passed and I wonder…have we lost our way?
It’s time to stop and look around, maybe time ……to slow down
Stop the plunder of our land, …was this part of the master plan?
Let us not just fly around
Lets see the beauty that abounds
Lets teach our children to appreciate
This great land and all its space
Don’t take for granted what we have today
And say to a stranger (hey G’day)
LEAD
Let us not just fly around
Lets see the beauty that abounds
Lets teach our children to appreciate
This great land and all its space
Don’t take for granted what we have today
And say to a stranger (hey G’day)
Don’t take for granted what we have today
And say to a stranger (hey G’day)
And say to a stranger (hey G’day)
Yeah say to a stranger (hey G’day)
John J Callaghan (23 March 2007) (amended 6 May 2012)
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8. |
Point of Light
04:12
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9. |
The Outback
04:07
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The Outback
(Key ‘G’
It was late in the after noon & I’d been drivin all day
Dust filled my car for nearly most of the way
A big green sign said a rest stop, up on the road a ways
A long cool drink and a friendly face, would help me see out this day
I walked in the bar – content to sit for a while
“Sit down here mate” an old man said with a smile
Where are you from my boy, the city’s no place for me
But let me tell you something for free, there’s nothing like it in the city
Have you ever seen the sky so blue – and all this open space
Have you ever seen a dust storm rage or the rain when this drought breaks
Have you ever seen the stars so bright – as you look up in the night?
Oh I wouldn’t trade my life up here – where a man can find his place
He said I seen a lot of people coming through here
Most are running – they just stop for a beer
They barely say a word to us – they just seem to file off the bus
But you miss so much when you’re in a rush – and life will pass you by
LEAD AS PER VERSE
He put down his drink and thought for such a long while
He spoke of the bush, the fires and floods he’d seen
The lady who wouldn’t stay – the kids who just went away
He staring at the floor and said no more
but I hear his words everyday
CHORUS
Last line twice
© John J. Callaghan 2nd January 2008 (Australian Control)
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Walking sticks & broken hips
Key ‘D’
I wake up every morning, try and get out of bed
My bones are aching, there’s a crink in my neck
I know I’m not as young as I used to be
But Country music is alright with me
We’ve worked hard now its time to play
Spending our money to our kids dismay
For all us baby boomers approaching middle age
We still like to rock and dance the night away
Now its walking sticks & broken hips, gophers and rattle’y teeth
We stopped dancing hours ago, but forgot to tell our feet
We’ll stay up till the songs run out, or until we fall in a heap
Just cover me with a blanket, if I should fall asleep
Young people today think they’ve got it made
Their fancy toys and their clothes all frayed
Touch phones, iPads, tablets ’oh boy’
And anything thing else that makes a noise
But we are in the prime of our life,
Sometimes we do get in to strife
But we’ll kick back, push it aside
As life goes on, we’ll take it in our stride
CHOURS - LEAD – CHORUS
© John J Callaghan & Louanne M Callaghan. Australian Control, 7th April 2011
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Forever Doesn’t Really Mean Forever
Key ‘E’
I took your photograph out of my wallet today
As I turned it over I read the words you said
You said thank you for being so kind
And loving me all of the time,
And I will always love you, Forever till the end of time
Something happened, we just that we grew apart
Why didn’t I see the sign & your bleeding heart
Doing things my own way
Did I help to push you away
but I will always love you, Forever till the end of time
Forever doesn’t really mean forever
It means until we find somebody new
I sorry that we grew apart,
is there room for a brand new start
Cause forever doesn’t really mean forever
It means until we find somebody new
I remember you said, WHAT we had was special
It made you feel - safe and secure
What happened along the way
What stopped us from saying
I will always love you, Forever till the end of time
Chorus – Lead - Chorus +
It means until we find somebody new
And darling that someone could be you
John J Callaghan 7 July 2011
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12. |
All Australians Stand
05:36
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All Australians Stand
(Key Eb – Capo 1st Fret; play in ‘D’)
If we look out over time - There’s been a cry to stand
At times its right here - At times in a foreign land
Whenever we have heard it, we have risen to the cause
You can count on Australia - As you’ve done before.
It was off to fight the boars in 18 99, -
The Empire needed help is was time to hold the line
The Great war came and off we went – it was time to defend again
Then Hitler rose and shook his fist – as we lined ……up to enlist
Chorus:
All Australians stand – be proud of your past
Many have gone before you, so you won’t be the last
People full of courage , from all walks of life
They answered the call to fight, WHERE EVER there was strife
Its who we are, it makes us great - We’ll stand - side by side
for freedom and Australia - We’ll remember those who’ve died
Off to Malaya and Korea, Vietnam just dragged on
9/11 showed us, that war was about to dawn
The Middle East exploded, the Afghans followed suit –
Now it was time - to call on our recruits
Chorus:
Lead – same as verse
Mid 8
To all our veterans we’re to here say
Hold your heads up high
May your heart beat ever true
We salute you - cause your true blue’
Chorus:
© John J. Callaghan 12 May 2012
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13. |
Spread a Little Sunshine
03:53
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Spread a little Sunshine
Key “D’
I can still recall, what a my daddy said to me
Way back when I used - to sit upon his knee
He’d call me to his side, just as the sun went down
With a smile in his eye – he’d say to me real proud
Be kind to the old folks – give‘em lots of love
Tell your children stories from the bible
Keep that dream within your hear t- And never let it go
And spread a little sunshine – with a smile
Well I left home when I had just turned 21
With a song in my heart – I followed the sun
I went from place to place – tryin to find a trace
Of what my daddy told me – while keepin with the pace
But after we had traveled – half way round the world
Seeing all the types of people – from London to Napel
I came to realize – no matter where you go
People’s needs are still the same - So hear these words and so
Chorus
Today when my children – ask for my advise
I sit them down quietly – and tell them with a smile
Chorus
© John J. Callaghan 14/03/1989
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John Callaghan Perth, Australia
John Callaghan is a multi award winning Aussie Country singer. He has released many self-penned songs over the years and his latest album, ‘This Day will Come”, has been just released. John played with, and been support to famous acts as Johnny Cash, Don Williams and appeared regularly on many television shows, including the "Reg Lindsay's Country Homestead" early in his career. ... more
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