1. |
Mind Contorted
02:41
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I've been through some hard
But I'm feeling so much better
And I'm standing in your yard
I could be there forever
And I know if you saw me now
You would be much perplexed
And I know if you saw me now
Your mind would be contorted
But I love you
Every time I think of you
The sun shines brightly on my soul
But there's something missing
Part of you part of the whole
I cried a million tears
Fill an ocean with my sorrow
And if I had my way
I'd be up to see you tomorrow
And I know if you saw me now
You would be quite perplexed
And I know if you saw me now
Your mind would be contorted
But I love you
Every time I think of you
I feel like writing a song
And if I could win your heart
I never thought it'd take so awful long
And I wish upon a star
Hope that we could get together
I'll be standing in your yard
We could be there forever
And I know if you saw me now
You would be quite perplexed
And I know if you saw me now
Your mind would be contorted
And I know if you saw me now
You would be quite perplexed
And I know if you saw me now
Your mind would be contorted
But I love you
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2. |
Life In Vain
03:48
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Don't wanna be free of hope
And I'm at the end of my rope
It's so tough just to be alive
When I feel like the living dead
I'm giving it up so plain
I'm living my life in vain
And where am I going to?
I gotta really try
Try so hard to get by
And where am I going to?
I don't know where is up or down
And there ain't any love left around
Everybody wearing a frown
Waiting for Santa to come to town
You're giving it up so plain
You're living your lives in vain
And where are you going to?
You gotta really try
Try so hard to get by
And where are you going to?
Flip on your TV
And try to make sense out of that
If we were all in the movies
Maybe we wouldn't be so bored
We're giving it up so plain
We're living our lives in vain
And where are we going to?
We gotta really try
Try so hard to get by
And where are we going to?
Goodbye
Goodbye
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3. |
A Lonely Song
01:47
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Well, you heard about the time
I climbed the Empire State Building
And you heard about the time
I was in the insane asylum
But I bet you never knew
What I had to do
And what I went through
Just to bring you a lonely song
Well, I try to do what's right
Every day and every night
And when I think I've won the fight
The monster comes back again
And I bet you never knew
What I went through
And what I had to do
Just to bring you a lonely song
If you listen very hard
You can hear the desperation of a sad and broken heart
My heart
Well, you heard about the time
But not all of it is true
And you've read the magazines
I've been wounded by folklore
But I bet you never knew
What I went through
And what I had to do
Just to bring you a lonely song
Well, I'll tell you right now
Just to set the record straight
I never meant no harm
Or to generate so much hate
But I bet you never knew
What I went through
And what I had to do
Just to bring you a lonely song
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If you got a girl you should treat her kind
Always give a loving sign to let her know
Take out onto the town, you could be a funny clown
If she wants to laugh
'Cause love will see you through
It's got to make things new
The future could be good
You've got to and it should
Suddenly she misunderstands
Takes her tears and then she ran down the hall
Promise her anything, wedding ring, anything
Before she goes
You could have some kids
Just like Dad and Mommy did so long ago
But tomorrows could be so bright
Way out, way out of sight if you're wise
'Cause love will see you through
It's got to make things new
The future could be good
You've got to and you should
Always keep your heart in tune
Don't leave bad habits laying around for her to see
Always do the best you can
And you'll be a happy man, wait and see
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5. |
Happy Time
02:41
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It must have been
It must have been
It must have been a happy time
It must have been
It must have been
It must have been a happy time
The sun would shine
The candy bars
Kool Aid flowing like wine
The comic books
The TV shows
The bubble gum
The kitty cat
I was a time traveller
Listening to the heavenly laughter
Laurie was always with me
Ever after for ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever
It must have been
It must have been
It must have been a happy time
It must have been
It must have been
It must have been a happy time
The picture drawing
The pretend heroes
My favorite was Captain America
The little girl
The flowers in the yard
The dog and cat
The welcome mat
God told me to go out
Singing my songs and what not
Led me to the holy river baptism
Holy, holy, holy, holy, holy, holy, holy, holy
It must have been
It must have been
It must have been a happy time
It must have been
It must have been
It must have been a happy time
The GI Joes
The plastic monsters
My dad's model airplanes
Life magazines
The Bible stories
Kimba the Lion
The King Kong
I was a cosmic child walking the second mile
I had to defeat the aliens
Bloody battle, fight to the finish
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight
It must have been
It must have been
It must have been a happy time
It must have been
It must have been
It must have been a happy time
Time, time, time, time, time
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6. |
Come To Me Tonight
01:54
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Come to me tonight
If you can hear me thinking
Come see me tonight
I don't need to invite
If you can catch the vibe
Come see me tonight
Yesterday has gone again
I'm thinking how it might have been
It's getting really late
And i'm not feeling too great
Come see me tonight
Girl, come share my dream
Cuz reality sucks
Come see me tonight
I know you've thought of it before
I'm waiting for your knock upon my door
Please don't make me beg
If you can hear my thinking
Come see me tonight
I'm not pulling your leg
Can you hear me falling
Come see me tonight
I'm looking for a girl like you
None other would really do
Come to me tonight
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7. |
Love Wheel
02:40
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Walk into a crowded room
I see you there and I'm hypnotized
You turn and look at me
Love wheel spinnin' round round round round
Can't you see baby I'm just crazy for you
Show me your love like the heaven above will do
Your the one so attractively built
Ooh the way you make me feel
I look into your healin' eyes
Love wheel spinnin' round round round round
Can't you see baby I'm just crazy for you
Show me your love like the heaven above will do
Comes the time to rock the night away
Holy matrimony some day
Come to me from out the blue
Just like a dream come true
This has been my favorite wish
Love wheel spinnin' round round round round
Can't you see baby im just crazy for you
Show me your love like the heaven will do
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8. |
Running Water
02:56
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Running water
Running water
Where are you running from?
You always seem to be on the run
And you never change
No matter what you do
You always wind up the same
Never knowing where you go
Always running
Never stopping to see where you're at
Never looking back
Nothing seems to slow you down
Running water
Running water
What are you running from?
You always seem to be on the run
You always seem to be on the run
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The coyote goes:
Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
He was smiling through his own personal hell
Dropped his last dime in a wishing well
But he was hoping too close and then he fell
Now he’s Casper the friendly ghost
He was always polite to the people who’d tell him
That he was nothing but a lazy bum
But goodbye to them, he had to go
Now he’s Casper the friendly ghost
Nobody treated him nice while he was alive
You can’t buy no respect like the librarian said
But everybody respects the dead
They love the friendly ghost
And now they say we’ll never forget that he learned, yes
We were mean to him, but he never burned us, and
Love lives forever, thanks to you, the friendly ghost
Thank you, Casper the friendly ghost
And so the legend grew
And all the people that he knew
Go and spread the news of
Casper the friendly ghost
The cow says:
Moo!
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10. |
Casper The Holy Ghost
02:47
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Well you've heard about Casper the friendly ghost
Well I'll tell you some more about Casper the friendly ghost
If you wanna know some more about Casper the friendly ghost
Well I'll tell you some more about Casper the friendly ghost
He's the ghost with the most
He's the best at being the best
He's the one and only host
He's Casper the holy ghost
Well you might've often wondered and felt the urge to complain
You might be afraid to look out your own back door
There's so much confusion, no where to turn to
And you might've even pondered what's worth living for
He's the ghost with the most
He's the best at being the best
He's the one and only host
He's Casper the holy ghost
So listen up your children, remember to hear these things
Where there is love, there is happiness to bring
And friends if you have fallen, left off by the way
Don't be a drag, pick up your cross, don't act so lost
He's the ghost with the most
He's the best at being the best
He's the one and only host
He's Casper the holy ghost
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11. |
Frankenstein Love
01:47
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There was a time
When I was Frankenstein
Dressed in pain, left for dead
When I got your letter
I left much better
Then there was the day
In came the mind decay
Poking at me, burning me with fire
Anything to miss has got to be higher
But I'll always remember
What I can't forget
You can't kill my spirit
And there was the night
The monster battle fight
They swore they cut me open
I said you must be joking
Just look at my scars
I've been pushed round
But I'm on the rebound
Someday maybe I'll come out okay
And I can be a hero in the end
But I'll always remember
What I can't forget
You can't kill my spirit
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12. |
I Had A Dream
02:47
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There was a time
When I was Frankenstein
Dressed in pain, left for dead
When I got your letter
I left much better
Then there was the day
In came the mind decay
Poking at me, burning me with fire
Anything to miss has got to be higher
But I'll always remember
What I can't forget
You can't kill my spirit
And there was the night
The monster battle fight
They swore they cut me open
I said you must be joking
Just look at my scars
I've been pushed round
But I'm on the rebound
Someday maybe I'll come out okay
And I can be a hero in the end
But I'll always remember
What I can't forget
You can't kill my spirit
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13. |
Crazy Love
01:30
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I love that girl so much
I can't get enough of her love, crazy love
She walks on down the street
Shufflin' with her feet
She walks in to the store
Boy I love that crazy girl
She brightens up my day
And everything about her is okay
I don't care what they say
I love that girl
I love her tender touch
And everything about her means so much
She's always on my mind
She's so nice and kind
I love that girl so long
I feel just like King Kong
Someday I'll find that girl
I love that girl, I love that girl so much
I can't get enough of her crazy love
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14. |
Hey Joe
02:10
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Hey Jude, come on, Joe
Don't make that sad song
Any sadder than it already is
Hey Jack, get back
Get yourself together
Come on, come on
I know you're thinking of your nervous love
I know exactly what you're thinking of
Hey Sid, no matter what you did
It can work out, work out
No matter how you feel right now
Hey George, do your chores
Don't feel sore
I know it's a lot more than just being poor
There's a heaven and there's a star for you
There's a heaven and there's a star for you
There's a heaven and there's a star for you
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15. |
Walking The Cow
01:34
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This is a pig
*Oink, oink, oink, oink, oink*
Do you hear the frog?
*Croak*
How are you?
Try to remember
But my feelings can't know for sure
Try to reach out
But it's gone
Lucky stars in your eyes
I am walking the cow
I really don't know how I came here
I really don't know why I'm staying here
Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
I am walking the cow
Tried to point my finger
But the wind was blowing me around
In circles
Circles
Lucky stars in your eyes
I am walking the cow
I really don't know what I have to fear
I really don't know why I have to care
Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
I am walking the cow
Lucky stars
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16. |
Laurie
02:34
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Once I saw the most beautiful girl
Sitting next to me
I asked her what was her name
She said it was 'Laurie'
She worked at the store and I opened that door
Just to see her face
She always made me feel at home
I never felt out of place
But she already had a boyfriend
An undertaker was he
And they got married
And had a little baby
I became obsessed with death, my friend
Certain that it would happen to me
And I would be in the hands
Of my dear Laurie
I can't explain such love aflame
I overcame victorious
Filled my heart with such desire
So grand and so glorious
Laurie, sweet, an angel dear
Is here with me today
Not a person, but a memory
With me will always stay
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17. |
Honey I Sure Miss You
02:14
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Honey, I sure miss you
And I long to kiss you
And I miss you so much
Your loving touch
You brought out the best in me
Can you bring it back to me?
'Cause I love you so much
Your loving touch
Every time I think about you
Love comes down
But you're still not around
Honey, I sure miss you
And I wish you were here today
'Cause I want you so much
Your loving touch
Nothing more important to me
No one anymore closer to me
'Cause I love you so much
Your loving touch
Every time I think about you
Love comes down
But you're still not around
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18. |
Memphis
01:22
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I'll take you to the place
If you really want to go, oh, oh
I'll take you to the place I rest in peace
See, I died so long ago
I just didn't want to go, oh, oh
I'm a ghost in this guilt-ridden body
And I have so much to tell
If you really want to know, oh, oh
I could show you the hidden dimension
Just put that record on
And relax your thoughts
You don't have to be afraid of [?]
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19. |
Rock & Roll / EGA
04:37
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There was a day when I was so lonely
Time passed me by I was more dead than alive
Every minute was like an hour
Every day was an eternity
I looked for hope but all around me people didn't seem to care
But oh... that rock N roll
It saved my soul
That Rock N Roll
If I ever thought that I could be happy
Seems like that always faded away
And all the girls already had boyfriends
I was alone as lonely could be
I layed asleep and turned on the radio
The music to me was like a dream
Oh.. that rock N roll
It saved my soul
That Rock N Roll
Walk around but you've gotta have a reason
Something worth getting up in the morning for
My heart looked to art and I found The Beatles
Oh God I was and am a true disciple
Look for the fun and you'll start a happy cycle
The music will make you come alive
Oh that rock N roll
It saved my soul
That rock N roll
She was crying Just like a baby
Didn't wanna fight, or more like maybe
Gotta get on home at night
Seet the petal to the right
See the love in adultery
And wonder who was in the outfield
Swear I know the truth and I ain't wearin' no bunny suit
I got some dollar on high look out
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20. |
I Will Be Free
04:26
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You walked right beside me
You didn't have a thing to say
But you left your mind behind you
To be resurrected on this great day
Oh yeah...
I'm only here for a short while
I'll have to go when I am through
But if there's anything I can do
Let me know, I'll try the best I can
You sat by your window
You saw me walking by
I saw you in your window
You didn't even wave hi
Oh no...
I've been away from home a long time
I fought the battles throughout history
I've come so far just to tell you
I can see your misery
I walked right beside you
I didn't have a thing to say
If I don't do too good tomorrow
Then please remember yesterday
Oh yeah...
If by chance you say you recognize me
Maybe it was all a crazy dream
It probably wouldn't seem important
If it weren't always in your face
But I know
And I'll go away before you know it
I'll go away before you know it
I will be free
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True love will find you in the end
You'll find out just who was your friend
Don’t be sad, I know you will
But don’t give up until
True love will find you in the end
This is a promise with a catch
Only if you're looking can it find you
‘Cause true love is searching too
But how can it recognize you
Unless you step out into the light, the light
Don’t be sad, I know you will
But don’t give up until
True love will find you in the end
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22. |
Foxy Girl
03:58
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She's so precious
She's so luscious
Put your head in a whirl
Spinning 'round the world
She's the kind of girl
You've seen a thousand times before
And how often that you hoped
She'd open up the door
She's a foxy girl
And she knows just how to please
She brings out the man inside of me
And the stars shine bright
On a dark Texas night
She brings out the man inside of me
And my mind unwinds
She's so very kind
And I swear I'm melting on the floor
Her eyes look at you
You don't know what to do
But she seems to understand
Everything you're thinking of
Your words are lost in conversation
Passing from your lips
And all the time you're looking at her
Struggling with your wit
She's a foxy girl
And she's sure to rack your brain
She's a girl who might just drive you sane
And the stars shine bright on a dark Texas night
And she's as sweet as candy cane
And your mind unwinds
She's so very kind
And you'd swear you're melting on the floor
She's so precious
She's so luscious
She could make you happy
She could set your soul free
She's the only one you've ever talked to this way
And all of a sudden you may find
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Daniel Johnston Waller, Texas
An American singer, songwriter, musician, and artist, Daniel Johnston spent 30 or so years exposing his heartrending tales of unrequited love, cosmic mishaps, and existential torment to an ever-growing international cult audience.
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