Started out, when I was seven or eight
I was gonna take over the world
I worked so hard to get good grades
someday I'd find that special girl
Sometimes I feel like a stud, other times I feel like a dud
how did my life get so crazy?
Learned a thing or two
about the man I wanna be

When I stumble and I fall
I know just who I can call

Chorus:
Sometimes life doesn't make much sense
and this world is not profound
Seek the truth, stand your ground
it gets easier my friend
the second time around
oh ooh, whooah, oh ooh, the second time, the second time oh, ooh, whooah, oh, ooh, the second time, the second time around

Packed up my bags, moved to NYC
all roads led to this adventure
When I look back, see all I've said and
done, don't regret a single moment
lived my life had my fun
What'll I do now; all I have is the present
to live in a world without resentment
Life is full of choices
we all know to be true.
The next step you take
could make a man out of you.

Chorus:
Sometimes life doesn't make much sense
and this world is not profound
Find your heart in the lost and found
it gets easier my friend
the second time around
oh ooh, whooah, oh ooh, the second time, the second time oh, ooh, whooah, oh, ooh, the second time, the second time around

Bridge:
You will see what I mean
when I say, nothing's impossible these days
see, the world is your oyster, swim out to sea

Chorus:
Sometimes life doesn't make much sense
and this world is not profound
Seek the truth, stand your ground
it gets easier my friend
the second time around
oh ooh, whooah, oh ooh, the second time, the second time oh, ooh, whooah, oh, ooh, the second time, the second time around
Repeat and fade................................

First Verse:
It's a war of attrition, and its coming straight for your heart
I can see, the ammunition, and it's coming to tear you apart Chorus:
Calling out, can you see it's oh so frightening? Calling out, coming out
Calling out, can you see the smoke and lightning? Calling out from the dark

Second Verse:
Here comes the enemy, they're a silent killer, they come out in the middle of the night
Without a warning, without a whisper
It's unfair, you can't put up a fight

Optional Second Verse:
He's your enemy, he's fast approaching,
And he's coming to take you out
Without a sign, without a warning
And all he wants is to leave no doubt

Chorus: Repeat

Bridge:
And you feel like you can't take it anymore
And you don't know what you're looking for
Direct your head up to the sky
Keep your head, held up high, up high
You'll survive, you'll be all right

And you feel like the walls are closing in,
And you feel like the world won't let you win
Remember you're not alone
You can find your way back home, oh oh
You're not alone, you're not alone
You're right at home, Oh you're right at home!!

Chorus: Repeat twice and fade

First Verse:
Let me tell you about a woman I once knew,
Mrs. Hurst was her name
taught me English way back in grammar school
Her legacy still remains

Prechorus:
Working hard each day and night to
Make sure that my future was bright
You deserve a medal for what you've been through
I'm so glad to be taught by you

Chorus:
I'm receiving a renewed spirit by you,
Proud of the work you do
Our country is better because of you
I'm so proud of the work you do

Second Verse:
Here's the story of a man named Father Dave
He gave his life to the church
He had a way with words, could communicate
Every word was the truth

Prechorus:
Sacrificing his free time
Never asking for a dime
He is the essence of honesty and truth
I'm proud of the work you do

Chorus:
I'm receiving a renewed spirit in you
Proud of the work you do
People deserve praise for the good that they do
Here's some more just to name a few

Extended Chorus:
Sergeant Murphy
Keeps the streets safe for me and you
(Proud of the work you do)
Firefighters, scaling buildings, saving people and the crew
(Proud of the work you do)
Dr. Gold, healing patients and protecting them from the flu,
(Proud of the work, proud of the work, proud of the work you do)

Bridge:
Everyday people go to their job
Fighting through the traffic and the smog
Sacrifice their ego and pride
To keep their hopes and dreams alive!!

Solo: 8 bars

Prechorus:
Everywhere you look you'll find
Good people working, doing things right
Forget hip, I'm looking for tried and true
I'm so proud of the work you do

Chorus:
I'm seeing a renewed spirit in you
Proud of the work you do
I'm seeing new pride in the red, white and blue
Proud of the work, proud of the work, proud of the work you do.

End with Intro head and fermata.

First Verse:
You and me on the beach, on the rocks, looking out at sea
Out of reach on the beach, on the docks, sipping tea

Prechorus:
When the sun sinks low today, I know you'll be here to stay

Chorus:
There's a place, I can go, when the world won't let me be
And no-one, no-one else knows how I feel
I can go to this place, when there is no rhyme or reason
You're the reason; you're the reason, the reason for the season

Second Verse:
When I'm alone on the sand, I can take a holiday
Laugh and run, have some fun, all my troubles are miles away

Prechorus:
When the air whips across my face, takes me back to some better days...

Chorus: Repeat

Bridge:
Like an old photograph, the memories carry me away
I can feel it take me down, taking me, down to stay

Solo: 8 bars

Chorus:
You're the reason, oh the reason, reason for the season......

Two bar intro:

First Verse:
What did I do to make you happy?
How did you get to be so kind?
I know sometimes I'm kind of sappy
But I feel the need to speak my mind

Don't know where I'd be without you
You keep me cool, you keep me sane
I'm sorry at times I ever doubted you
Please don't ever go away!

Chorus:
Love, more beautiful than a flower,
Here in my darkest hour, to make things ok
Love, we've tried it our own way, now our love is here to stay

Second Verse:
Your love is like a circle in the ocean
With no beginning and no end
You're the rock of my foundation
You're my lover and best friend

Chorus:
Same

Bridge:
Took a lifetime just to find you
Now that you're here I won't let go
You're the key to my salvation
You're the only one I'll ever know, FOREVER!!

Eight bar piano Solo

Chorus:
Repeat and use intro for ending

First Verse:

Just the other day I was reminiscing
All the things I've said, the things I've done
The games I've lost and the games I've won
The things I've learned along the way
Lessons that still apply today

Prechorus:
If you try real hard, it's easy to believe
So much better to give, than to receive

Chorus:
In the game of life I'm a constant beginner
I've made some mistakes and I've done things right
At the end of the day I'm riding a winner
All things considered, I'm a lucky guy

Second Verse:
Everyone needs their own release
For some it's the highway, for some it's the beach
For some it's a park way out of reach

Prechorus:
Wherever the road leads you
I hope you find a place that lets you stand straight and true

Chorus:
Same

Bridge:
Guy... Oh yeah, you've got that right

Chorus:
Repeat once, then with the phrase 2 xs:
All things considered, all things considered, I'm a lucky guy.

First Verse:
Have a stress sandwich, as you go on your way
As the cell phone's ringing, the kids are screaming in your face
Have a stress sandwich, while you take on the day
Boss is a jerk, lots of work, no time to play

Chorus:
You think you're going to go insane
You're tired of playing this silly game
What to do? One thing remains:

Second Verse:
Have a stress sandwich, where the layers never end
Go play hide and seek from the world and make pretend
Have a stress sandwich, when you're feelin the tension
And the rent and the wife are due, not to mention

Bridge:
In my mind and in my soul, I see my brain being pushed and pulled
Watch my friends go out on a bender
My mind is a blender

Extended Fender Rhodes Solo

Third Verse:
Have a stress sandwich, cause you're still not made
It's been three months since you worked and you're still not paid
Have a stress sandwich, got a ticket from a cop
Just tell me when oh when will this madness stop

Chorus: Repeat

End vamp fade on G-

First Verse:
You, you've been running through my head all night
Me, my body's here but my mind's out of sight
What can I say? This is who I am, I know sometimes I'm
hard to understand, but if you work with me I'll make it
worth your while in the end

Prechorus:

All this passion, leads to your reaction
Finally, it will be my turn

Chorus:
How did we get so far away? Can we seek the truth?
Are you thinking about me, like I'm thinking about you?

Second Verse:
Everywhere I turn I think of you
Visualizing all the things that we've been through
Why can't I change, the man I am?
I know it's all part of your master plan
I'm sitting here trying to be, all I can

Prechorus:
Same

Chorus:
Same

Bridge:
Time is slipping away
So make the most of it
Take it day by day
And remember love is a gift

Guitar/Piano solo: 8 bars

Prechorus:
How did we get so far away?
When did a lie become the truth?

Chorus:
Are you thinking about me, like I'm thinking about you?
Like I'm thinking about you (4 x's and end)

Verse:
I've been jonesing for a way to get out of here
Somewhere far away
Tired of living my life in constant fear
I need a new place to stay

PreChorus:
Cause all we need, is a reason to believe
We can reach for what we seek
Trust in me and you will see, what life can be

Chorus:
If you look inside, there is a place you left behind
Is there a space in time? I've got a highway in my mind

Verse:
In my mind I'm on vacation, found myself an escape
Don't have to run anywhere or do anything, a mental
Getaway

PreChorus:
Where I can go, anywhere that I want to
I can make my own rendezvous
Come with me and you will find peace of mind

Chorus: Repeat

Interlude: 8 bar break

PreChorus:
And you will see, all your dreams come to reality
Like the way it's supposed to be
Just believe and you will see, you're finally Free!!!!

Chorus:
If you look……… If you look inside, there is a place you left behind. Is there a space in time? Cause I've got a highway in my mind.

Repeat Chorus and play outro.

Verse: Back in the day when I was in my youth
I was young and wild and free
Met with resistance, by authority
Thinking they were telling me the truth

They said: "You won't amount to anything"
Why don't you play the safe route?

PreChorus:
I said no way my dreams will pull me through
And I'll do it better, unlike the likes of you

Chorus:
Unlike the likes of, unlike the likes
Unlike the likes of you
Unlike the likes of, unlike the likes
Unlike the likes it's true

Verse:
There's a girl in the classroom
Who likes to put me down
She thinks she's oh so funny
Just the other day I saw her driving in town
Thinks she's all set, got her daddy's money

PreChorus:
What makes you think, that you're better than me?
Everyone here knows you've got no identity
When high schools over, your days are through
I'll do it better, unlike the likes of you

Chorus: Same

Chorus: again, but modulate down to A flat/back to F major

Chorus:
Unlike the likes, unlike the likes of........You.