City by the Lake
2008 Words & Music by John Heino
Northbound I-35, savoring the Thompson Hill view
Senses coming alive, drinking in the blue on blue
I’m gonna take a long walk by the shore
Let the waves work their magic once more
I can’t tell you what a difference it makes
To be back in the City By the Lake
Grandma’s deck in the sun, ore boat under the bridge
Seagulls keeping close watch, eyein’ my cheesy prime rib
I’m gonna catch a show at Sacred Heart
Get inspired and maybe make some art
I can’t tell you what a difference it makes
To be back in the City by the Lake
I’ve been gone such a long time, I think I lost my place
Now I know that I belong here in the City by the Lake
Saturday afternoon, Blues ‘n’ Things on the air
Jim Hall growlin’ a tune, homegrown musical fare
Belly up with the Brewhouse crowd
For a burger and an Oatmeal Stout
I can’t tell you what a difference it makes
To be back in the City by the Lake
Prelude
2008 Words & Music by George Zissos
I dream of you
You dream of me
Keep dreaming when I’ve gone away
I dream of you
You dream of me
We’ll be together someday
We’ll be together someday
We’ll be together someday
I Believe
2008 Words & Music by Lance Cloutier
Did you have to leave so soon?
Where did you go?
I know where I can find you
In my heart and soul
Can’t you feel me with you baby, I know that I Believe
I know that I will find you out there, or somewhere in between
Every time I call your name, it’s music to my ears
I look around and you’re not there, I’m haunted by my fears
You’ve given so much to this world
You know it’s hard to conceive
As time goes on I will be stronger
Then you, too, will see
They say that life is too short when you’re trying to find the key
Just look inside your heart now, baby, it’s all you’ll ever need
Every time I see your face, I fall in love again
I know someday we’ll be together, I don’t know how our when
I’m Not Done Lovin’ You Yet
2008 Words & Music by Julie Finkle
Baby turn around, come back this way
There’s something you seem to forget
Sit down right here, hand me a beer
I’m Not Done Lovin’ You Yet
Every time you go to walk out that door
There’s something you always seem to ignore
I’m not the kind of girl who works that fast
So stick around, let’s make it last
Baby turn around, come back this way
I’m Not Done Lovin’ You Yet
Baby turn around, come back this way
There’s something you seem to forget
Sit down right here, hand me a beer
I’m Not Done Lovin’ You Yet
I get excited when I see your face
But baby you never leave me a trace
You’ll be gone before I count to ten
So turn around, let’s do this again
Baby turn around, come back this way
I’m not done lovin’ you
I might be dreamin’, but
I’m not done lovin’ you
I just got started
I’m Not Done Lovin’ You Yet
Dirt Track Rocks
2008 Words & Music by John Heino
Trucks and trailers haulin’ cars to the track
Hard-luck driver’s on a big comeback
Parts and tools in a flurry in the pits
Crew workin’ hard on a last-minute fix
Fans pourin’ in wearin’ colors of their favorites
Hot shots walk, checkered flags talk
Everybody knows Dirt Track Rocks
Modifieds rock
54 rocks
37 rocks
Motors rev up as the green flag flies
Makin’ heart rates and decibels rise
Three-way fight with the series on the line
Hometown hero takes the lead on lap nine
Hopin’ there’s no more cautions and the car runs fine
Hot shots walk, checkered flags talk
Everybody knows Dirt Track Rocks
Modifieds rock
Super stocks rock
Late models rock
Pure stocks rock
Mod Series rocks
Como rocks
Ashland rocks
Hibbing rocks
Proctor rocks
Superior rocks
37 rocks
54 rocks
44 rocks
41 rocks
21 rocks
11 D rocks
Number 4 rocks
33 rocks
The 5 L rocks
Big Don rocks
Centerville rocks
From the Heart
2008 Words & Music by John Heino
Back in 1896, about half way up the hill
This city got a heart, and that heart’s beating still
The walls they’re still standin’
Stained glass is still glowin’
And this one is comin’ From the Heart
As the candles burned down, young couples came to wed
Troubled souls came to heal, some came to mourn the dead
The walls they’re still standin’
Stained glass is still glowin’
And this one is comin’ From the Heart
People got married, people got buried, people got used to havin’ it around
‘til the word came one day, they planned to knock the place down
Now the Good Doc and his friends, they refused to let it fall
Raised the passion and the money, to save it from the wreckin’ ball
That’s why the walls they’re still standin’
And the stained glass is still glowin’
And this one is comin’ From the Heart
The walls they’re still standin’
Stained glass is still glowin’
And this one is comin’ From the Heart
Bayfront Blues
2008 Words & Music by George Zissos
The sun is in the sky
It’s shinin’ in your face
There’s smilin’ happy people
All over the place
Have you heard the news?
About the Bayfront Blues?
Have you heard the news…
Bayfront Blues is back in town!
People at the party
Lettin’ down their hair
Everybody’s gettin’ funky
Sweet music in the air
Have you heard the news?
About the Bayfront Blues?
Have you heard the news…
Bayfront Blues is back in town!
It’s a special invitation
Extended to you all
Come on up to the Bayfront
And have yourself a ball
Have you heard the news?
About the Bayfront Blues?
Have you heard the news…
Bayfront Blues is back in town!
Have you heard the news?
Have you heard the news?
Have you heard the news?
Have you heard the news?
Have you heard the news?
Bayfront Blues is back in town!
Misery Loves Me
2006 Words & Music by John Heino
Misery Loves Me, follows me everywhere I go
Yeah, Misery Loves Me, follows me everywhere I go
No matter how hard I try
I can't escape the pain and woe
Well I got on a big long bus, never told nobody where I'm bound
Yes I got on a big long bus, I didn't tell a soul where I'm bound
But when I check into my motel room
You know I find ol' misery hangin' 'round
Walked down to the liquor store
Bought a bottle of Jim Beam
Lugged it back to my motel room
Drank 'til quarter to three, oh yeah
And in my drunken haze
I start to feel I'm finally free
But at the bottom of that empty glass
Old misery starin' up at me
No More Tears
2008 Words & Music by John Heino
Nobody got to work today
Everybody come out and play
We got the music
We got the rum
Blue sky where the clouds had been
Yellow sun to warm your skin
Break out the silk
Sway to the drum
Take all the papers
Throw them on the fire
Let the flames consume our fears
Turn off the TV set
Get your body wet
No more trouble
No More Tears
No more trouble
No More Tears
Nobody feelin’ bad tonight
Boys ‘n’ girls in the moonlight
Lost in the rhythm of the sea
Goose bumps in the ocean breeze
Long kiss underneath the trees
On the path to ecstasy
Take all the papers
Throw them on the fire
Let the flames consume our fears
Turn off the TV set
Get your body wet
No more trouble
No More Tears
No more trouble
No More Tears
Party with the Band
2008 Words & Music by John Heino
Workin’ and sweatin’ and slavin’ all week
Getting’ up early like a Type A geek
Chokin’ on exhaust with the rush hour crowd
Time to cut loose and get a little loud
And Party with the Band all night long
Party with the Band all night long
When the gig is getting’ over and you feel like raisin’ Hell
We gonna move it down the road to the Deluxe Motel
And Party with the Band all night long
Party with the Band all night long
Two-timin’ lover’s got another on the side
Lyin’ and cheatin’ and bruisin’ your pride
Sleaze-ball lawyer is honin’ his knife
Time to break free from your trouble and strife
And Party with the Band all night long
Party with the Band all night long
When the gig is getting’ over and you feel like raisin’ Hell
We gonna move it down the road to the Deluxe Motel
And Party with the Band all night long
Party with the Band all night long
Scrapin’ and scratchin’ and barely getting by
Paycheck’s gone and the bills are pilin’ high
Phone calls and nasty grams warnin’ you to pay
Time to kick back and come out and play
And Party with the Band all night long
Party with the Band all night long
When the gig is getting’ over and you feel like raisin’ Hell
We gonna move it down the road to the Deluxe Motel
And Party with the Band all night long
Party with the Band all night long
