REAL LOVE © Linda Lamon 2020 Verse I met friends in high places, at my journey's end, Others I had followed, but my heart they could not mend. I felt when they listened - was held tightly when I cried And moved by their stories, I knew we'd been denied Chorus Real love to mend and heal Real pain, that only needs -love. So don’t give up – be true your soul And bring real love running -back home Instrumental Real love to mend and heal Real pain, that only needs -love. So don’t’ give up - be true to your soul, And bring real love running – back home. Outro Follow your dreams – and don’t be alone Bring real love - home Real Love

HOLD ON IN LOVE’S NAME © Linda Lamon 2020 Verse 1 I wonder if you share, this fear of the future, ‘Cos I feel your pain so deep. And can you hear the voices, that tell us you’re worthless Why can’t they just let it be. Chorus We’ve got to hold on, keep strong, Make right, what’s wrong, Hold on, in love’s name. Verse 2 As I see you suffering, my heavy heart wants to bring An end to this crazy misery. But all I can do now is wait for that truth bow And hope for the day they’ll all see. Chorus Middle 8 For we now have the plunder of the beauty and wonder Our earth and its creatures hold dear. We’re seeing the destruction, of the nature we rely on For species to survive future years. Chorus Outro We’ve got to save our planet, re-plant trees, Make habitats for birds and bees. Hold on, in love’s name. Hold on, in love’s name.

MAYBE I SHOULD /LYRICS © Linda Lamon 2020 Trying to write with my head in the clouds Wondering what it’s all about, And it’s you, baby it’ true. I can’t eat, I can’t sleep, Concentration I can’t keep ‘Cos of you, but what should I do? Chorus Well, maybe I should make some more coffee Or maybe I should ‘phone a friend, Or maybe, maybe maybe I should try to sleep But baby, baby, that’s no good, ‘ ‘Cos I dream of you in my bed All the night through All I want is you ‘Cos you really, really chase away my blues Have I not proved There’s no-one else for me, And clearly - all I want is you. (change last line in second chorus) Instrumental break Repeat chorus …I’m afraid so baby… All I Want Is You – ooooo end

DON’T SAY A WORD © Linda Lamon LYRICS Don’t say a word, I know that you are leaving And don’t have regrets, the wheel of fate is turning, Right now, is the moment, to feel so many things Hold on to those memories, oh what joy they can bring. And don’t shed a tear, come close and hold my hand, Let’s wish away those fears, and try to understand To talk, would only take away, the magic of this time, Although you are here today, you won’t always be mine. Instrumental In another time, we’ll meet again, I hope one day to see, A perfect place, where we’d remain, together – that’s how it should be So, don’t say a word, I know your heart is true, Remember what we’ve shared, you know I’ll always love you. END

I WILL © Linda Lamon 2004 You'll always be my friend 'Cos you know just what to do When I'm happy, lonely sad or blue You comfort hold and trust On days when I am lost I'm so lucky being loved by you. Chorus You pledged your love to me As the sun went down By the cross, for all the world to see The wind was blowing warm, Midsummer sky cerise and still That evening when I said I will. Instrumental My blue eyes fill with tears When I think of all the years We've shared so many wonderous things You kept your promise true With all that loving brings I'm so lucky being loved by you. Chorus Instrumental Chorus End

You’re Not There Lyrics © Linda Lamon Verse 1 Each day that, you say that, it won’t be long before I’ll have Your lovin’ all to myself. I wonder if maybe, you really know how to show, You need me, like no-one else Chorus (build) ‘Cos I miss cryin’ on a shoulder And feeling tender lovin’ care, A friend and lover, But baby, you’re not there. 8 bar instrumental break Verse 2 Sometimes, well, you can tell, I get so angry ‘cos I’m givin’ while you tear me apart And baby, just maybe, I’ll say goodbye, perhaps even try To look for another heart. Chorus x 1 A friend and a lover, but baby you’re not there. 8 bar Instrumental outro

DOWN AT THE QUARRY Words and music by Linda Lamon © 2020 My eyes are tired and my memories fading fast, I get lonely and the whisky doesn’t last Son, it’s getting’ no better. The door’s ever open for the cold wind to blow I stand ragged watching trucks come and go Son, listen to me won’t ya. Father, oh yes father, I hear you callin’, I hear you callin’ But there’s work to be done, Yes, there’s work to be done Down at the quarry. We gotta keep those wheels turning, turning around, ‘Cos our blood sweat and tears lie deep, deep in that ground (Down at the quarry.) INSTRUMENTAL BREAK Down to the valley they drive for the so On land once forgotten, which we now work & toil, But son, I’m getting so weary There’s people around me but they just don’t understand Can’t you see that it’s getting out of hand, Son, you know it’s never too early. . Chorus Father, oh yes father, I hear you callin’, I hear you callin’ But there’s work to be done, Yes, there’s work to be done Down at the quarry We gotta keep those wheels turning, turning around, ‘Cos our blood sweat & tears lies deep, deep in that ground. And there’s work to be done, Yes, there’s work to be done Down at the quarry. Yes, there’s work to be done, work to be done Down at the - quarry

CRAZY KISSIN’ – lyrics © Linda Lamon 2020 Sunny day, feel OK, I’m driving down that great highway (he said) Come on girl, sidle up, let me be your buttercup (I said) Listen guy, you may try, but don't you think that it's by and by. Things have changed, rearranged, and here's telling you why: Chorus: I'm wearing borrowed shoes, I'm on borrowed time, I get to thinking that maybe I'm not going for this Crazy Kissin' Line Crazy Kissin' Line, Crazy Kissin' Line, Crazy Kissin' Line Hey hey hey Instrumental break Don’t you know, it’s time to go, you’re gonna reap just what you sow (he said) Aww let’s dance, with no pretence, won’t you give me one more chance (I said) Listen guy, you know you lied, and left me with my broken pride Well, things have changed, rearranged, and here’s telling you why: Chorus I'm wearing borrowed shoes, I'm on borrowed time, I get to thinking that maybe I'm not going for this, Crazy Kissin' Line Crazy Kissin' Line, Crazy Kissin' Line, Crazy Kissin' Line Hey hey hey! Outro Sunny day, feel Ok, driving down the great highway x 2

Bere Regis Blues – lyrics © Linda Lamon Verse 1 As I drove into Bere Regis, I was following my soul I felt something there between us, asI heard that lonely call, So, in Cyril’s Court I lay down and I heard that rock n’roll. Chorus There were drummers and strummers, singers and scribblers, The piano played all day, There were poets and know-its, pipers and painters, Yeah, the music had something to say! Verse 2 I loved that life in Bere Regis, thought I’d kinda’ like to stay, I’d met some kindred spirits and my heart had said OK, So, I picked up my old guitar and played the blues away. Instrumental break Chorus Verse 3 Now I’m stuck here in Bere Regis and I haven’t got a dime I’d like to go to Memphis s, but I’m running outa’ time, Guess I’ll keep on with the rollin’ and hold my head up high. Outro It’s Bere Bere Bere Bere Bere and not Bare Bare Bare So I’ll keep on with the rollin’ And hold my head up – high…

WHY – lyrics © Linda Lamon 2020 Where aircraft fly west and hedgehogs lie low, low, Down by the soft meadow, Paul’s Mountain Ash will grow, There’ll be red berries in Autumn and white flowers in Spring, Down by the Sycamore where the skylarks sing. Chorus Simmy can you hear me, are you floating in the wind Forever 27, you can do your own thing, Can you hear me, as you walk that night sky, Are you near me, as I sit and wonder, sit and wonder why? Verse 2 Overlooking five counties where he once sought peace, Simmy will stay with us, a warm spirit that will never cease, So, if you’re looking for the light man, with Paris Angels they say, You’ll find him in the place where people like to pray. Chorus Simmy, can you hear me, are you floating in the wind Forever 27, you can do your own thing. Can you hear me, as you walk that night sky, Can you hear me, as I sit and wonder, sit and wonder why? Why? Why-i. Why-i. Why-i / Why

CREATURE’S OF THE WOOD LYRICS © Linda Lamon 2021 Welcome to my home, Said the badger to the wren, We’ll watch the sun go down, As the trees glow again. We'll feel the evening breeze, And colours of the night, Will rest with gentle ease, On the blackbird’s tuneful flight. Chorus 1 We are creatures of the wood, At one with the earth, Natures friends, greatly loved, Born free to know our worth. Bridge If tomorrow I do not wake, Please don’t be afraid, Sing as the dawn breaks, Remember what I said. Chorus 2 We are creatures of the wood, At one with the earth, Natures friends, greatly loved, Born free to know our worth. Born free, to know our worth! HAZEL THE DORMOUSE Lyrics © Linda Lamon Chorus 1 Hazel the dormouse is sleeping, Her head tucked under her tail, Deep in the heart of the woodland, Safe and warm from the winter chills. In Springtime she’ll awaken, Tiny feet and claws will unfold, She’ll scurry out into the open, And sip nectar from the Hawthorne. Chorus 2 Until then, Hazel is sleeping, Her head tucked under her tail, Deep in the heart of the woodland, Safe and warm from the winter chills. Hazel spends her summer nights, On branches high in the trees, Big whiskers guide her way, Through the canopy of trees Chorus 3 Until then, Hazel is sleeping, Her head tucked under her tail, Deep in the heart of the woodland, Safe and warm from the winter chills. In the Autumn Dilly gets busy, Filling her little tum, Nibbling hazelnuts gently, Ready for hibernation. Chorus 4 Until then, Hazel is sleeping, Her head tucked under her tail, Deep in the heart of the woodland, Safe and warm from the winter chills Hazel the Dormouse is sleeping Her head tucked under her tail. MR PRICKLES Lyrics © Linda Lamon 2021 On a warm summer’s eve, Whilst walking near my home, I heard a rustle and a kind of sneeze, It was such a funny sound! I crept beside the old hedgerow, And tried not to move a thing, Then out came a tiny creature, And he began to sing: Chorus 1 I am prickly, I am shiny, I come out in the middle of the night I curl up in a cute round ball And go to sleep as the winter falls. His brown coat was so spiky, He had such stumpy feet, His tiny eyes shone brightly, As he sniffed for bugs to eat. Call me Mr Prickles he said And he became my friend At dusk when it was time for bed We’d sing his hedgehog song: Chorus 2 I am prickly, I am shiny, I come out in the middle of the night I curl up in a cute round ball And go to sleep as the winter falls Spoken part Well, Mr Prickles went off to hibernate (as hedgehogs do) But then Spring came - and guess who was waiting at my gate? Middle Mr Prickles in my garden Running around with his wet black nose He makes me so excited From my head down to my toes He’s wild, oh so wild, Makes me smile, all the while “Cos he’s so wild! Chorus 3 I am prickly, I am shiny, I come out in the middle of the night I curl up in a cute round ball And go to sleep as the winter falls I curl up in a cute round ball And go to sleep as the winter falls. Goodnight Mr Prickles!