John Mayall

Inspirational

Blues

1981

It takes a big, big man to handle everything
It takes a big, big man to handle everything
We’re the people wearin’ and it doesn’t mean

We need a big, big man to look out all our fears
You’re a big, big man to shoot the world in tears
Oh yes, world of troubled years

It takes a big, big man to handle all the men
It takes a big, big man to handle all those lands
No one seems to have a plan

It takes a big, big man to make the world go ‘round
It takes a big, big man to make the world go ‘round
Hey Miss Junkyard, no one can be found

Big, big man no one can be found
Takes a big, big man to make the world go ‘round
Looking for a leader, no one can be found
Takes a big, big man to make the world go ‘round

Alex Lifeson

Geddy Lee

Neil Peart

Inspirational

Rock

1977

When they turn the pages of history
When these days have passed long ago
Will they read of us with sadness
For the seeds that we let grow?
We turned our gaze
From the castles in the distance
Eyes cast down
On the path of least resistance

Cities full of hatred, fear and lies
Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude and
Scoffing at the wise

The hypocrites are slandering
The sacred halls of Truth
Ancient nobles showering
Their bitterness on youth
Can't we find the minds that made us strong?
Can't we learn to feel what's right
And what's wrong?
What's wrong?

Cities full of hatred, fear and lies
Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude and
Scoffing at the wise
Can't we raise our eyes and make a start?
Can't we find the minds to lead us
Closer to the Heart?

Joan Baez

Baby/Children

Inspirational

Time

Country and Western

Pop

1977

Though the songwriters of the industry

Write most of the songs I do

And it's clear that no one will ever

Sing them quite the way I do

I think tonight I'll sit down and write

A heartfelt line or two

And if they turn out good enough

I owe every word to you



To the kid I thought was a little too young

To know what sadness was

Who took me out when I was down

And set out to find the cause

Of why the lady had the blues

And seemed on the verge of tears

I tell you that kid must have been around

For a hundred and fifty years



And to the tough guy blonde with the front tooth gone

And ships all over his chest

Who approached me out on the promenade

Of the beach heading into the west

His friends lay around on the muscleman lawn

Like a drunken pirate band

But he turned into a gentleman

Called me a lady and kissed my hand



Though the songwriters of the industry

Write most of the songs I do

And it's clear that no one will ever

Sing them quite the way I do

I think tonight I'll sit down and write

A heartfelt line or two

And if they turn out good enough

I owe every word to you



To the man and the woman who threw me a glance

As they picnicked by the sea

And returned their gaze to the kid and the food

So as not to bother me

They got up to leave and the woman looked on

As the man leaned down to say

"You've always meant so much to us

Don't want to bother you and have a nice day"



And to the band of gypsies I call friends

Who speak so carefully

To their friend with a life unlike their own

In its strange complexities

Who have the patience of the saints

When I've been down for a spell

I wish it were a whole lot easier

To find the words to wish them well



Though the songwriters of the industry

Write most of the songs I do

And it's clear that no one will ever

Sing them quite the way I do

I think tonight I'll sit down and write

A heartfelt line or two

And if they turn out good enough

I owe every word to you

Ernest R Ball

J Keirn Brennan

Inspirational

Country/Nature

Places

Colours

Showtunes

Easy Listening

1958

Sure, a little bit o' Heaven fell from out of the sky one day
And it nestled on the ocean in a spot so far away
And when the angels found it, sure it looked so sweet and fair
They said suppose we leave it, for it looks so peaceful there!
So they sprinkled it with star dust, just to make the shamrocks grow

'Tis the only place you'll find it
No matter where you go
Then they dotted it with silver
Just to make its lakes so grand
And when they had it finished
Sure they called it Ireland!

Aaron Gilbert

Alex Payne

Heidrun Bjornsdottir

Inspirational

Love

Dance

Pop

2006

Goodbye blues
Birdies are singing every old things in tune
Goodbye blues
Nothing but laughter morning and afternoon
I saw a rose bud in a star
So I’m going where there’s more
Goodbye blues
Troubles are over I’m in clover
I’m Alabama bound

I'm Alabamy bound,
There'll be no heebie jeebies hangin' round.
Just gave the meanest ticket mam on earth
All I'm worth,
To put my tootsies in an upper berth.

Just hear that choo-choo sound,
I know that soon we're gonna cover ground,
And then I'll holler so
The world will know;
Here I go!
I'm Alabamy bound!

I'm Alabamy bound,
There'll be no heebie jeebies hangin' round.
Just gave the meanest ticket mam on earth
All I'm worth,
To put my tootsies in an upper berth.

Just hear that choo-choo sound,
I know that soon we're gonna cover ground,
And then I'll holler so
The world will know;
Here I go!
I'm Alabamy bound!

Roy C. Bennett

Sid Tepper

Dreams

Inspirational

Easy Listening

1966

All that I am or ever hope to be
Lies in your hands
You are my destiny
When you are in my arms, I rule the world
And when we're far apart, how cruel the world

All that I want is to be near to you
To spend my life making it clear to you
You are my heart, my soul, my dream come true
All that I am, I am because of you

All that I want is to be near to you
To spend my life making it clear to you
You are my heart, my soul, my dream come true
All that I am, I am because of you

Ralph Stanley

Inspirational

Country and Western

1958

The latest sun is sinking fast, my race is nearly run

My strongest trials now are past, my triumph is begun

O come Angel Band, come & around me stand

O bear me away on your snowy wings to my immortal home

O bear me away on your snowy wings to my immortal home

I know I'm near the holy ranks of friends & kindred dear

I've brushed the dew on Jordan's banks, the crossing must be near

I've almost gained my Heavenly home, my spirit loudly sings

The Holy ones, behold they come, I hear the noise of wings

O bear my longing heart to Him who bled & died for me

Whose blood now cleanses from all sin & gives me victory

Steve Vai

Inspirational

Rock

Instrumental

1990

De antwoorden zijn altijd al aanwezig.

I cannot be ungrateful for what i
Have received from america,
But I'm not the judge.
The judge of justice say, 'led-em-go.'

Alex Lifeson

Geddy Lee

Neil Peart

Body

Inspirational

Rock

1975

Know your place in life is where you want to be
Don't let them tell you that you owe it all to me
Keep on looking forward...no use in looking 'round
Hold your head above the ground and they won't bring you down

Anthem of the heart and anthem of the mind
A funeral dirge for eyes gone blind
We marvel after those who sought
The wonders of the world, wonders of the world
Wonders of the world they wrought

Live for yourself...there's no one else
More worth living for
Begging hands and bleeding hearts will only cry out for more

Well, I know they've always told you
Selfishness was wrong
Yet it was for me, not you, I came to write this song

Alex Lifeson

Geddy Lee

Neil Peart

Inspirational

Animals

Rock

2007

The snakes and arrows a child is heir to
Are enough to leave a thousand cuts
We build our defenses, a place of safety
And leave the darker places unexplored

Sometimes the fortress is too strong
Or the love is too weak
What should have been our armor
Becomes a sharp and angry sword

Our better natures seek elevation
A refuge for the coming night
No one gets to their heaven without a fight

We hold beliefs as a consolation
A way to take us out of ourselves
Meditation or medication
A comfort ,or a promised reward

Sometimes the spirit is too strong
Or the flesh is too weak
Sometimes the need is just too great
For the solace we seek
The suit of shining armor
Becomes a keen and bloody sword

A refuge for the coming night
A future of eternal light
No one gets to their heaven without a fight

Confused alarms of struggle and flight
Blood is drained of color
By the flashes of artillery light
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
The battle flags are flown
At the feet of a god unknown
No one gets to their heaven without a fight

Sometimes the damage is too great
Or the will is too weak
What should have been our armor
Becomes a sharp and burning sword

Herman Hupfeld

Memories/Nostalgia

Love

Time

Inspirational

Blues

Jazz

1960

This day and age we're living in
Gives cause for apprehension
With speed and new invention
And things like fourth dimension.
Yet we get a trifle weary
With Mr. Einstein's theory.
So we must get down to earth at times
Relax relieve the tension

No matter what the progress
Or what may yet be proved
The simple facts of life are such
They cannot be removed.]

You must remember this
A kiss is still a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh.
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by.

And when two lovers woo
They still say, "I love you."
On that you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by.

Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date.
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate.
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny.

It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die.
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by.

Oh yes, the world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by.

Terry Oldfield

Inspirational

Instrumental

Instrumental

1995

Instrumental