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Lucky Streak
03:58
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Lucky Streak
I went out searchin’, for love and grace
I met the man and he told me
Thing’ s shall fall right into place
Those who wait shall be rewarded
He said the last shall be first
Don’t hesitate when you reach it
Just trust your gut and instinct
Chorus
They say everything, It comes round my friend, comes round my friend
They say everything, is just a waiting round the bend
And we’ll get there in the end
I’m on a Lucky Streak
Gonna find that girl I wanna meet
Way down on lucky street
Things are just falling at my feet
Verse 2
I hit the ground running
And I swear I’m never going back
I went off the rails, but now I’m back on track
I caught the last train, just in the nick of time
Now I’m riding in to the sunset
Straight on down the line
Chorus
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2. |
One Of These Days
03:52
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One Of These Days
I’ve been thinkin’, about a change of scenery
I’ve been looking for a different point of view
I’ve been struggling with the big picture
That’s in my head that I used to know for sure.
Chorus
These days , well I’ve been thinking about it
These days, got to do something about it
These days, one of these days.
Verse 2
I’m searchin’, for a new direction
Pull back the blinds let the sun that’s shining through
Don’t like the look of my own reflection
Woke up this morning in a mood for something new
Chorus
Bridge
One of these days, oh I’m gonna break the mold
One of these days, I’m gonna find my own way back home
Verse 3
I can’t drink as much as I used to
I can’t keep up tryin’ to run around after you
The world is changing gotta do what you’ve gotta do
No black or white just a different kinda blue
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3. |
Crushed It
04:06
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Crushed it
I fell for you, so hard and true
You where my everything
You where my everything
You held my heart in the palm of your hand
I was at you’re mercy baby
I was at you’re mercy baby
U squeezed it, U burst it, U crushed it
Verse 2
You lead me on, I was the last to know
It’s true that love is blind, I never read the signs
You held my heart in the palm of your hand
I was at you’re mercy baby
I was at you’re mercy baby
Chorus
U squeezed it, U burst it, U crushed it
U bleed it, U broke it, baby U crushed it
Bridge
Baby you’re so cruel
You played me for a fool
You held my heart in the palm of your hand
And then you crushed it
Rpt 1st verse & chorus
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4. |
Say
04:12
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Say
Baby will you wear my ring
Will u say I do
You’re the only woman that I want
I swear I swear I’ll be true
I know babe that you’re the one
And I’ll give all my heart to you
Please will u say u will
Will u be my girl, cause no one else will do
Chorus
Say you’ll love me for all time
Won’t u tell me so
Say you’ll love me all your life
I just gotta know
Verse 2
Baby you’re my fatal desire
Girl you set my soul on fire
I can’t live without you
Can’t breathe without you
So kiss me quick I’m dying
Baby in the dark of the night
I can’t get u out of my mind
I can’t sleep I’m tossing
Can’t sleep I’m turning
I need you right here by my side
Chorus
Please , please , please
Chorus
Please, do you love me, Tell me
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5. |
God's World
03:44
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God’s World
In the cold heart of the night I hear my mother calling
Through the clatter and the clang of heavenly angels falling
From God’s world
I hear a woman cryin’, or was it really laughter
I hear a bullet flyin’, footsteps running after, God’s world
Chorus
God’s world can be a cold world
But it’s yours and it’s mine
It’s a hard world but it’s our world
The blind leading the blind leading the blind
Verse 2
Hold on to my hand, we don’t have much time now
We’ll cross this bleeding land
Try to find what’s left of God’s world
Chorus
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6. |
Reflection Of The Blues
03:25
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Reflection Of The Blues (Ben Reel, John Hadley, Segio Webb)
chorus
When I look in the mirror
It couldn’t be clearer
The only thing I see is you leaving me alone
With the reflection of the blues
U told me that u loved me
Always thinking of me
Well I heard that one before
I cried and I cried
When I found out u lied
From the only one that tells me
The truth anymore
Chorus
You shattered my heart
The shards of glass
Are scattered all over the floor
I see my face a thousand times
And u walking out that door
chorus
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7. |
Back On The Road
04:15
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Back On The Road
Chorus
I’ll be pulling out of here soon
Back on the road again
I’ll be heading off around noon
Back on the road
I’ll see you when I’m coming through
Back on the road
Verse 1
Sometimes it’s hard to say goodbye
Baby when I get back home I’ll make it all worthwhile
I’ll see when I see you again
You won’t find it coming around till next time
Chorus
I’ll be pulling out of here soon
Back on the road again
I’ll be heading off around noon
Back on the road
I’ll be coming to a place near you
Still singing those homesick blues
Back on the road
Verse 2
Roaming from town to town
Like a gypsy I keep travelling around
Always on the move
Oh the cat’s eyes are my guide
To follow the white lines
Through the night
Chorus
I’ll be pulling out of here soon
Back on the road again
I’ll be heading off around noon
Back on the road
I’ll see you when I’m coming through
Back on the road
I’ll be coming to a place near you
Still singing those homesick blues
Back on the road
I’m going back, I’m going back now now
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8. |
Meant To Be
03:18
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MEANT TO BE
When I met you all those years ago
I got that feeling, when you just know
U shot a cupid arrow straight through my heart
I fell in love with u right from the start
Chorus
Yes It’s all meant to be
It’s all gonna work out for you and me
They say It’s all meant to be
Things are gonna work out for you and me
Verse 2
Like a force of nature, U hit me hard
And in a whirlwind I was caught
When I saw u, I was blown away
And we’re still dancing in the wind today
Chorus/ Bridge
All my sorrow, all my pain
You sucked the poison from me, you give me strength
Verse 3
Now we’re half way down the tracks
Baby don’t turn around, don’t look back
Cause it could turn us into pillars of stone
U know we’ve come too far down the road
Chorus
It’s all meant to be
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9. |
Many A Time
03:53
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Many A Time
Whiskey drenched night, beer stained floor
Smoked out room, ashtray filled morning
Close over the curtains, the sun will make you go blind
Tom Waits plays us out with Closing time
Chorus
Many a time, oh many’s a time
I’ve been here before oh many a time
Verse 2
Like trying to carry water in the palm of one hand
Like trying to grasp the mystery of God’s glories plan
Told all the secrets whispered in a dream
Wake up and it’s gone floating way down on stream
Chorus
Verse 3
Lost in confusion, lost in the haze
Lost in translation like a rat in a maze
Can’t break the circle or shatter the glass
Break all the old habits to be free at last
Chorus
Bridge
There’s something going
but nobody’s telling anybody what they know
There’s something going on behind the smoke and the mirrors
Most people just don’t wanna know
On a road that’s leading to nowhere
Chorus
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10. |
Gimme Some Room
04:07
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Gimme Some Room
Haven’t much time
Just one life
I need some space to work it out
They say you talk about freedom
How does it feel
Baby don’t shout
You’re like a wagon wheel
Chorus
Gimme some room to mess about
Gimme some room to shake it out
Verse 2
Life’s too short
And you’re so young
Just one kiss
Baby we haven’t got long
Enjoy yourself
I hope you have fun
Cause you never know
When you’re day is done
Chorus
Bridge
I’m gonna say it again
Too many religions when there’s only one god in the sky
Too many kings when there’s only one king in the sky
Elvis Presley shake it out, come on Elvis
Verse 3
This circus is leaving
Time to bring on the clowns
It’s time to get off
This merry go round
You say you talk about freedom
How does it feel
Baby don’t shout
It’s whispering in the wind
Chorus
Gimme some room to mess about
Gimme some room to shake it out (rpt)
Oh let me shake it , I wanna shake it out
Watch me
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11. |
Given It All
03:45
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Given It All
I’ve had it all and I’ve given it all
I’ve been around and I’ve seen it all before
I was here, I’ve been over there
I’ve been everywhere that’s been ever known
Chorus
How much more can I give
How much more have I got
You give yourself away
Maybe I’ve given it all
Verse 2
I’ve been reborn and I have died
I’ve passed through this way many’s of time
I’ve been shot and I’ve been stoned
I’ve been crucified up on that hill
Chorus
Bridge
For they whom have seen a glimpse of God’s mind
For they whom have seen the shining light
Won’t you please show me the way, show me
Verse 3
They say if there’s a will
Then you’ll find a way
Cause I’ve been a willing fool
And a price I’ve paid
I’ve been cursed but evenly blessed
And I hope I’ll be at peace when I rest
Chorus
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12. |
Coming Round Again
02:54
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Coming round Again
Hear the sound of the leaves blowin’
Rustling in the wind
Autumns here and winters coming
The birds flyin’ south with their songs
And you won’t hear them sing
Until the early days of spring
It will be coming round again
It will be coming round again
See the light in the evening is fading
All the harvest is in
The farmer kisses his wife saying
Rest now dear our work is done
And he’ll pray for the rain
In the early days of spring
It will be coming round again
It will be coming round again
It will be coming round again
Thanks be to God for his blessing
Feel the chill a north east wind blowin’
Siberian wind
My father tells me the snow is comin’
And I say Christmas won’t be long
And you’ll hear the church choir sing
And the sound of sleigh bells ringing
It will be coming round again
It will be coming round again
Hear the sound of the leaves blowin’
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Ben Reel Ireland
Ben Reel plays rock with a touch of roots, blues & soul with an occasional injection of reggae. Critically acclaimed all over Europe, his vocals are soulful and his lyrics meaningful. Lately Ben has earned the respect and shared the stage with some Nashville greats like Nancy Griffith, Hal Kethcum, Eric Andersen & David Olney ... more
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