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Is This As Good As It Gets?
You were younger then
You were happy
You were stronger
Thought you were smarter then
You were free then
You were pretty
You were sexy
But you were a child then
Is this as good as it gets?
As the years pass you by
Full of old regrets
Without a reason why
Want to live your life again?
And never grow old?
Never think twice again?
The stories you have told
Years were longer then
You were wild
You used to wander
Thought you were brighter then
You could see then
You were crazy
You were naive
Had your whole life then
Is this as good as it gets?
As the years pass you by
Full of old regrets
Without a reason why
Want to live your life again?
And never grow old?
Never think twice again?
The stories you have told
(bridge)
Is this as good as it gets?
As the years pass you by
Full of old regrets
Without a reason why
Want to live your life again?
And never fade away?
Never think twice again?
Excuses you have made
Want to live your life again?
And never fade away?
Never think twice again?
Excuses you have made
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Black & White
03:47
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Black & White
If I could take a minute out of every day
I could face the challenges along the way
If I could go back and change the past
I would, ‘cause I probably could
Black and white or shades of grey?
Things you can or cannot say
Black and white or led astray?
Stay and fight or run away?
If I could a moment out of every week
I could find the answers that I seek
If I could go back and change my life
I would, ‘cause I probably could
Black and white or shades of grey?
Things you can or cannot say
Black and white or led astray?
Stay and fight or run away?
If I could take a day out of every year
I could make this fog disappear
If I could go back and change the world
I would, ‘cause I probably should
Black and white or shades of grey?
Things you can or cannot say
Black and white or led astray?
Stay and fight or run away?
Black and white or shades of grey?
Things you should or should not say
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Echoes Through The Streets
A time of loss
And a time of grief
The cries of their children
Echoes through the streets
And crumbling buildings, weep
What do we do?
What do we think?
Where do we go?
What do we eat?
What do we drink?
Nowhere to go
Happiness lies for those that cry for
People who have touched their lives
Happiness waits for those that are grateful
People who have touched our lives
And the days are short
And there's so much work to do
A time for hope
And a time for relief
The laughter of their Children
Will echo through the streets
We can rebuild them, believe
What do we do?
What do we think?
Where do we go?
What do we eat?
What do we drink?
Nowhere to go
Happiness lies for those that cry for
People who have touched their lives
Happiness waits for those that are grateful
People who have touched our lives
And the days are short
And there's so much work to do
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A Silent Slap Of Time
03:19
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A Silent Slap Of Time
Shadows fall where she lies
Curtains drawn since yesterday
The truth of existence
Questions the heart of everything
You've lived in the sunshine,
And you walked in the rain.
Treasures gathered in the good times
Will always remain
Will always... remain
The stars began to burn
Through the sheets of cloud
In a moment of infinite length
A silent slap of time
You lived in the sunshine
And you walked in the rain
Treasures gathered in the good times
Will always remain
Will always... remain
Dust lies on your dreams
Sorrow your only prize
Like a canvas to an artist
Life is redesigned
You lived in the sunshine
And you walked in the rain
Treasures gathered in the good times
Will always remain
You've lived in the sunshine,
And you walked in the rain.
Treasures gathered in the good times
Will always remain
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The Flicker Of An Eye
06:16
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In Time
03:32
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In Time
I took a photograph of you
And put it in a picture frame
I caught a memory of you
In a window pane
I rise with the morning dew
Not unusual to think of you
I rise with the morning sun
And remember, the day…you were gone
I heard a distant sound of you
Whispered in a dream
I caught a faint scent of you
In a meadow green
I rise with the dawning song
Wonder why it feels so long
I rise with the breaking day
And remember, you were taken away
In time will I ever feel the same, again?
In time will I ever heal the pain inside?
(bridge)
In time will I ever feel the same, again?
In time will I ever heal the pain inside?
In time will I ever love again? Oh oh
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The Quiet One
03:55
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Let Her Go
04:21
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Falling...
03:56
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The Storm Is over
04:00
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Cold days, long nights, seemed like there was nowhere to hide
Cold wind blew right through you, left you feeling empty inside
Here’s the morning after the storm, here’s the rainbow you’ve been looking for
Storm is over, I think it's over, I know it's over now
Warm hands reaching for you, as you greet a brand new day
Warm hearts are loving you, each step of your way
Now you see you’re not on your own, after feeling so alone
The storm is over, I think it's over, I know it's over now
Lift your head, the storm is over, feel the sun upon your face
Spread your wings, it’s time to fly onto another place
The storm is over, the storm is over, the storm is over now
The storm is over, the storm is over, the storm is over now
For every drop of sorrow that's fallen, something new has grown
For every lost tomorrow that's calling, another fear has flown
It's up to you how you see it all,
Half empty or more than half full?
The storm is over, I think it's over, I know it's over now
Lift your head, the storm is over, feel the sun upon your face
Spread your wings, it’s time to fly onto another place
The storm is over, the storm is over, the storm is over now
The storm is over, the storm is over, the storm is over now
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蓝莲花 (Lan Lian Hua)
04:23
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蓝莲花 - Lan Lianhua
(Xu Wei 许巍)
没有什么能够阻挡
你对自由的向往
天马行空的生涯
你的心了无牵挂
穿过幽暗的岁月
也曾感到彷徨
当你低头的瞬间
才发觉脚下的路
心中那自由的世界
如此的清澈高远
盛开着永不凋零
蓝莲花
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Happy
04:14
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Happy
I’m weary you know I’m not that tough
I don’t know what’s been going on
But I think I’ve had enough
I sang for you, but I guess that wasn’t enough
I ran for you but you couldn’t give a stuff
I’m glad things turned out for the best
I’m living by myself
No need for anyone else
I’m happy
And you're none of my business anymore
'cos I'm, moving on... moving on
Yeah, I’m moving on now
I’m singing a brand new song now
I’m happy now I’ve found my inner wealth
I don’t need anyone to feel good about myself
And you're none of my business anymore
'cos I'm, moving on... moving on
Yeah, I’m moving on now
I’m singing a brand new song now
You, never knew me
You loved no one else
You only loved yourself
You, used me
To get you somewhere
Somewhere else
'Cos you're none of my business anymore
'cos I'm, moving on... moving on
Yeah, I’m moving on now
I’m singing a brand new song now
Yeah, I’m moving on now
I’m singing a brand new song now
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My Best Friend
03:24
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My Best Friend
(Ted Barrett)
I find comfort in the songs I sing
A simple life but it's everything
I ever wanted, from this world
Of hard to find money and lovin' girls
Music, my best friend
Music, with me to the end
Music is the air that I breathe
In music is what I believe
I wrote it down years
When I was young and beers flowed
From all I saw, heard and felt
That made me laugh and made me cry
Music, my best friend
Music, with me to the end
Music is the air that I breathe
In music is what I believe
Lost a wife while on the road
Said she's come back but she never showed
Wrote sad songs for a year or two
Taught me the meaning the blues
Music, my best friend
Music, with me to the end
Music is the air that I breathe
In music is what I believe
Now I got a girl who understands
We'll never be rich or rule the land
But we feel our hearts overflow
With the love of a single fan
Music, my best friend
Music, with me to the end
Music is the air that I breathe
In music is what I believe
Music, my best friend
Music is the air that I breathe
In music is what I believe
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Hangin' On
04:26
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Hangin’ On
Glances first greet
In a crowded bar
First chance to meet
It’s the way things are
Settles in her seat
As he plays his guitar
He recognised that look in her eye
Hanging on, hanging on every word
A man of the world
With a woman in his sight
She’s hanging on, hanging on his every word
Chorus by verse
His life tales unfold
No need to rehearse
True intentions untold
Seduce and coerce
He’s going for gold
She recognised that look in his eye
Hanging on, hanging on every word
A man of the world
With a woman in his sight
She’s hanging on, hanging on his every word
A smile in his eyes
A blush on her face
She’s hanging on, hanging on his every word
There’s not much she can do now
The dance is complete
He knows that look in her eyes
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Older, Wiser
04:19
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Older, Wiser
When you were young
Fate was in the wind
So much has happened
So it seems
Now life seems short
'cos you settled for less
Immersed in regrets
You're older, days seems shorter
What happened to all those years?
You're older, perhaps wiser
Why give up your dreams?
As the years went by
The days were left unseen
To busy to notice
Where you've been
It's not to late
To reclaim the rest
And realise your quest
Passion makes us young
Rekindle what's inside
Re-awaken communication
With the world outside
Explore what's on your mind
Explore what's in your heart
Re-awaken communication
With the world inside
You're older, days seems shorter
What happened to all those years?
You're older, perhaps wiser
Why give up your dreams?
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Ian Rushton Auckland
Ian Rushton is UK born New Zealander, producer and self-taught pianist and guitarist, offering anything from contemporary classical and pop/rock instrumentals to adult contemporary pop and rock songs. Rushton regularly collaborates with musicians from around the globe to create an exciting and varied mix of easy listening music. ... more
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