John Speckine Music

Once in a very great while, I dream songs. I typically think they're not too bad, but just as typically, forget to write them down never to be heard from again. This is one I wrote down. The song is upbeat, not-so-happy song. This will put it in the same category as "Take Me in Your Arms" by the Doobie Brothers (same category, not the same talent level) and my own "Thinkin' 'bout YOU". Hopefully, you'll like it. :) Music & Lyrics ©2023 by John Speckine When I wanna see you, there is one thing I can do: I think about how good life was when I was still with you But to see you every day, memories are the only way 'Cause yesterday is gone; yesterday is gone Yesterday, yesterday is gone When I wanna feel your body layin' next to me I close my eyes and there you are; your face is all I see But to be with you every day, memories are the only way 'Cause yesterday is gone; yesterday is gone Yesterday, yesterday is gone The best part of my life was holding you and looking in your eyes The worst part of my life is every day since you told me goodbye Every breath I take just means I'm missin' you again And yesterday is gone; yesterday is gone Yesterday, yesterday is gone When I think about your love and kissing you each night I say a quiet little prayer and hope you've had a happy life I wish I could see you again before my life is at an end 'Cause yesterday is gone; yesterday is gone Yesterday, yesterday is gone The best part of my life was holding you and looking in your eyes The worst part of my life is every day since you told me goodbye Every breath I take just means I'm missin' you again And yesterday is gone; yesterday is gone Yesterday, yesterday is gone Yesterday is gone; yesterday is gone Yesterday, yesterday is gone Music & Lyrics ©2023 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2007, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: Just a day in the spring Another day in the sun Winter's cold weather ends And warm weather's begun What good things will life bring Another day in the spring Just a day in the spring Got my shorts on again Gotta get me some sun On this lily-white skin What good things will life bring Another day in the spring My little boy's asking me if I'll take him fishing Maybe later this week, we'll get the clubs out again Go outside and play catch - I know he's also wishing He can go fly a kite when there's plenty of wind Just a day in the spring Boy with a runny nose Outside chasing the dog Getting mud on his clothes What good things will life bring Another day in the spring BREAK My little boy's asking me if I'll take him fishing Maybe later this week, we'll check the Cubs out again Go outside and play catch - I know he's also wishing He can go fly a kite when there's plenty of wind Just a day in the spring Winter snow is all gone Women walking around Without as many clothes on What good things will life bring Another day in the spring What good things will life bring Another day in the spring What good things will life bring Another day in the spring Words and Music ©2007 by John Speckine

Music & Lyrics ©2001, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine Lyrics below. Love found. I consciously lengthened the song on the premise that, if people are slow dancing with their sweetie and shining each other's belt buckles, they don't want the song to end in three minutes. The length of the song also makes it good for wedding reception Dollar Dance. :) LYRICS: Never in all of my life Never in all my knowing Have I ever felt something Half as wondrous as you Never through all the breaths Never through all the heartbeats Has my soul felt so complete Or my spirit as new Now I've got you in my life And I feel happiness Once I thought that I was cursed Now I know I've been blessed Through the darkest night's shadows You are a beacon for me I know that I've found the half of my soul The love of my life The end of my loneliness I've found who God made for me Nothing ever so special As the look that's in your eyes When you look into my eyes And you see what you see Nothing ever so special As your head on my shoulder When you're sleeping in my arms And I know you love me Now

Music & Lyrics ©1981, ©2003, ©2016, ©2025 by John Speckine I wrote this during my college days. One of the guys I played ball with pretty much lived at the beach on Lake Michigan and thought he was God's gift to women. This is about him. :) LYRICS: So you go down to the beach some warm night Stay 'til you know that the feeling is right Uh huh Stay 'til it's right Girls have been laying all day in the sun Makes you feel good to know summer has come Uh huh Summer has come It's summertime here And you know that it's gonna be hot It's summertime here And you know that it's gonna be hot You and your friends cruise the town in your car You're short on gas, you can't go very far Uh uh Can't go too far Girls in the summer like showing some skin You're playing the game and you hope that you win Uh huh Hope that you win It's summertime here And you know that it's gonna be hot It's summertime here And you know that it's gonna be hot Drinking some brew with the guys Telling each other some lies You know what's true and what's not It's summertime here and you know that it's gonna be hot Meeting all the girls you can Thinking it makes you a man Some girl will put you on the spot It's summertime here and you know that it's gonna be hot Life in the sun when the weather is hot Summertime is when the fun never stops Uh huh Fun never stops You want the summertime to never end Don't want the winter to come back again Uh uh Come back again It's summertime here And you know that it's gonna be hot It's summertime here And you know that it's gonna be hot Drinking some brew with the guys Telling each other some lies You know what's true and what's not It's summertime here and you know that it's gonna be hot Meeting all the girls you can Thinking it makes you a man Some girl will put you on the spot It's summertime here and you know that it's gonna get hot Gonna be hot Gonna be hot Gonna be hot Gonna be hot Music & Lyrics ©1981, ©2003, ©2016 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©1991, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine Lyrics below. This is another song written for no one in particular. I did, however, write it shortly after seeing and meeting The Marshall Tucker Band. A musician friend at the time commented: "I can tell you've been listening to Marshall Tucker." :) I didn't MEAN to sound like Marshall Tucker. Can you hear it? :) LYRICS: I search my mind to find the way I wanna say Things I wanna say to you But when I'm next to you, my mind goes on the blink And I just sit and sweat and wish that I could say these things to you I wish that you could feel the same way, too You make me nervous, girl; you scare me half to death I don't know what to say to you I think about you every time I close my eyes And I just wish that I had some idea of what I'm gonna do I wish that you could feel the same way too Out in the meadow where a breeze is blowing Underneath a sky of blue What I can't say, I can show you, honey And you will never doubt the way I feel for you What would you do? Would you feel the same way, too? BREAK I wanna love you, girl, but will you ever know The feelings that I have for you? Whenever I see you, I just let you walk by And I could kick myself for being scared to say 'Hello' to you I wish I knew you feel the same way too Out in the meadow where a breeze is blowing Underneath a sky of blue What I can't say, I can show you, honey And you will never doubt the way I feel for you What would you do? Would you feel the same way, too? And you will never doubt the way I feel for you I wish that you could feel the same way, too Words and Music ©1991, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine

A whacked-out song I wrote while driving home at 2AM. I kept the screw-ups to make it sound more like I was sitting there with you while you listen. Or, you can just call it a Demo. :) Just me, acoustic guitar and a metronome.

Music & Lyrics ©1985 by John Speckine I went home to see my friends and family Not to look up my old flames But then, by chance, again, I saw you And I found out just how little it takes to CHORUS: Open those old wounds From years gone by And even though They're old, they still can make me cry The times we shared back then were special And times I guess I won't forget The mem'ry of the pain, I thought I'd hidden Then I saw you again and then I let you CHORUS BRIDGE: I always loved you And you never left my mind I always loved you I guess I picked a rotten time to let you CHORUS

Music & Lyrics ©1987 by John Speckine I'm sorry if I came on just a little bit too strong I'm sorry if the things I've tried to tell you came out wrong I'm sorry I don't have the time to take it nice and slow But I wanted you to know some things about me before I go I'm not the perfect man - I wouldn't tell that lie But I would do my best to make you happy 'til I die I know you think that I have jumped a little bit too fast But you're the very first girl who's made me forget the past CHORUS: And so, I want to fall in love again I want to be somebody's life, somebody's only man Livin' life alone ain't livin', so I'll take the chance To trust my feelings one more time I'll gamble on romance Sometimes I get impatient 'cause I hate to live alone I hate when everything I do must be done on my own I want to have someone to share the things that we both like And when the day comes to an end, I want her by my side I want someone to share my dreams; I want a family I want to have a baby son who looks a lot like me Now, I've been burned and I'm afraid of being hurt again But if I don't take chances, I'll be lonely 'til the end CHORUS CHORUS

Music & Lyrics ©1982 by John Speckine (renewed ©2003, ©2016, ©2025) LYRICS: It's a long way to Where you're going, and Where you're going is Where I'll be My heart will always Be there with you, and You know when you might Ever need me I'm gonna be there And I'm gonna love you Yes, I'm gonna love you With all of my heart I'm gonna be there And I'm gonna love you Yes, I'm gonna love you With all of my heart You mean more to me Than any other thing In this world could ever mean And I love you I'm gonna be there And I'm gonna love you Yes, I'm gonna love you With all of my heart I'm gonna be there And I'm gonna love you Yes, I'm gonna love you With all of my heart You mean more to me Than any other thing In this world could ever mean And I love you I'm gonna be there And I'm gonna love you Yes, I'm gonna love you With all of my heart I'm gonna be there And I'm gonna love you Yes, I'm gonna love you With all of my heart

Music & Lyrics ©1982 by John Speckine Renewed: ©2003, ©2016, ©2025 This song was requested by a certain young lady who still loved her stuffed animals and such. She wanted a song about Teddy bears, Raggedy Ann and lollipops - I couldn't fit in the lollipops - and this is the story I came up with. This is one of my late father's favorites. He always said if I ever released it, I'd make a million. Not yet, but we'll see. :) LYRICS: Soft, cuddly Teddy Bear’s In love with Raggedy Ann. He sits in his corner And loves her all he can. But she just sits up there on top of the bed And she won’t give to him the love he wants so bad. Soft, cuddly Teddy Bear Starts climbing up the sheets, Hoping against hope There’s a chance that they will meet. But when he’s halfway up, the door flies open wide. He rushes to his corner for a place where he can hide. In rushes Mary Ann. Her eyes are full of tears. She goes to Teddy’s corner. His heart is full of fear. She carries him over to the bed and leans him against the wall right next to Raggedy Ann, who makes him feel so small. He looks at her shyly. She gives him a little smile. He wonders: “What’s going on? "She ain’t done that for a while.” And then she reaches for his hand and holds on to it tight. Together, they help Mary Ann make it through the night. And now Teddy’s happy. There’s love in his life. He stays on the bed now With Raggedy every night.

Music & Lyrics ©1982 by John Speckine Renewed: ©2003, ©2016, ©2025 I wrote this song for my then-fiancée right after I'd joined the Air Force. I was going to surprise her with it when I came home in May 1983 to marry her, but I forgot my guitar at my base. Dork. But she still loved the song when I played it for her when we got home. I hope you and your future spouse will love it as much as she did. RE: Weddings, I would suggest this song be used during the ceremony. My song "WHO GOD MADE FOR ME" would be a good reception/dollar dance song. :) LYRICS The night's long The night's cold But I'm warm 'Cause you're here to hold Growing old Will be ours Together I'll love you 'Til the clock strikes forever And I'll never Bring you pain 'Cause that's what you fear I'll make you feel Warm and secure while I'm here My life here On this world Was destined For me to love you, girl While on Earth Until the Day I die I promise I won't make you cry Dry your eyes I'll make you feel the way You've always wanted to feel I'll bring you happiness And proof of a love that is real I want to give to you Everything I can I want to be with you forever Take my hand ©1982 John Speckine

Music & Lyrics ©1982 by John Speckine Renewed: ©2003, ©2016, ©2025 Lyrics below. I remember wanting to create something completely different (for me) - not rock, not country - so I started off with a weird chord (C#m) and went from there. LYRICS: Love Soft and warm Is between You and me Until dawn And the sun Starts to shine You are mine For all time Spring rushes in Winter's gone We'll go on In our love Oh, how strong Stay with me Always be with me Say you'll never leave Stay by my side For all my life And I Would do for you Anything Even sing When you're blue And hope that I Will always be The one you see Every night Starts shine bright Love is there In the air You and me Side by side Stay with me Always be with me Say you'll never leave Stay by my side For all my life I'm so glad I found you, girl You've made me look at a Brand new world And I See the sky Clear and blue I love you Oh, my love In your eyes Soft and brown Love is down Deep inside And the sun Starts to shine You are mine For all time Side by side Stay with me Always be with me Say you'll never leave Stay by my side For all my life Words and music ©1982, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine

Music & Lyrics ©1982 by John Speckine Renewed ©2003, ©2016, ©2025 Another of my happy love songs for Jody before we got married. LYRICS: Living my life with you, girl Has put my life in a real whirl My love for you is running so deep When I'm awake and when I'm asleep It'll be there forever I'll always love you No matter what I'll always be with you No matter what When you tell me you love me My heart beats harder inside me You're so beautiful; I love you so much So charming and sweet; I can't get enough I'll love you forever I'll always love you No matter what I'll always be with you No matter what You're so beautiful; I love you so much So charming and sweet; I can't get enough It'll be there forever I'll always love you No matter what I'll always be with you No matter what

Music & Lyrics ©2000 by John Speckine Renewed: ©2016, ©2025 LYRICS: Well here I am all alone again At the mid-point of my life I let myself fall in love with you A thing I said I would never do I fooled myself into thinking I Might even win one this time I let my hope take control, it seems I let myself start to dream the dream It's there in front of my face; it's there in front of my heart But it's so hard to capture It's there and suddenly gone and my heart feels more alone After feeling the rapture Of the fleeting touch of Forever's Butterfly Memories flood inside my head Like watching you while you sleep Or when you'd give me that special smile That, alone, made it all worthwhile And the times I'd look in your eyes While I would sing you your songs That look, that smile, they will stay with me As long as I have a memory It's there in front of my face; it's there in front of my heart But it's so hard to capture It's there and suddenly gone and my heart feels more alone After feeling the rapture Of the fleeting touch of F

All words and music ©1988 by John Speckine Renewed: ©2003, ©2016, ©2025 I've decided to keep this song "unplugged". Lyrics below. BACK STORY (get a sandwich): When I got to Greece on the 6th of May, 1985, I was married. When I left Greece on the 6th of May, 1988, I was not. When the military charter landed in Philadelphia, both myself and a guy I knew had to go to Bayonne, NJ to pick up cars we'd had shipped in. Being a Friday, we rented a car and hustled to Bayonne so we could hit the road home that night. Unfortunately, we didn't make it in time and had to spend the weekend at a motel. Neither of us had been in the states for three years and since we had to stay in Bayonne (we could see the Statue of Liberty from our room), we figured we might as well take in a ball game. Neither of us had seen one of those in three years either. So we checked to see who the Yankees were playing and who the Mets were playing, and we'd take a taxi to the ballpark. As it turned out, both teams were on the road. Figures. So, Monday morning, the 9th of May, before the port opened so we could get our cars, we stopped at a Burger King (we didn't have THAT for three years either) to get a breakfast sandwich. In front of me was a young lady in her USAF uniform. She and I started a conversation and found out we were both from Michigan - and then it gets a little weird. The girl to whom I was married when I went to Greece was from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Now as I get home from Greece, I meet a girl who is from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. But not the same town. THAT would have been TOO weird. KISMIT? I thought: Maybe. This girl's name was Carol (and probably still is). We talked until she had to leave to catch her flight to Ramstein, West Germany and her new base, and I had to get to the port to get my car and start the drive back to Michigan. Upshot: We promised to stay in touch. I gave her my address and she gave me hers in Germany. We wrote religiously for several months, sending each other pictures and every once in a while calling each other at work, until one day she wrote me saying she'd met a guy there at Ramstein and they were getting pretty serious. That was that. Anyway, I wrote this song shortly after getting to my new base, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, and sent her a tape of it. She called me crying because she liked it so much. A couple of months later, I got that letter. Story of my life. LYRICS: Monday morning, the 9th of May In New York City you came my way We stayed together 'til time had come For me to leave you and go back home I didn't want to say goodbye But we both had a place to go I'd have a long day on the road And you would spend the day up in the sky You send me letters and pictures too Sometimes I call you, but I'm still blue I wanna have you with me every night And give you my love for all my life You've made my heart feel so alive I thought that it had passed away But on that sunny 9th of May You came and put love back into my life I know I can't be with you, but honey, don't you fret Nobody could replace you because I can't forget The girl I fell in love with; the girl I met that day Back in New York City on the 9th of May In New York City on the 9th of May All words and music ©1988 by John Speckine

Words and music ©2018 by John Speckine Lyrics below. This song is remembering the preparations Jody and I made in 1982 for our wedding the following spring. And then about when she left. It's always a little hard for me to play, emotionally, but it's 100% accurate which is probably why I sometimes have to stop in the middle of the song for a couple of seconds. I call it a "kick in the gut" song, but writing it proved helpful, therapy-wise. LYRICS: I remember when our love was new I'd stay awake all night and lay with you We'd laugh and talk and make love all night long And then you'd stay in my arms until dawn One day I asked if you would be my wife You said "Yes" and changed me and my life We made a kiss for when we'd say "I do" A kiss of pure emotion; I fell more in love with you We had "I love you" kisses That we used to practice for our wedding day We used to practice every night Because we wanted it just right It took our love to greater heights We had "I love you" kisses On our wedding day, we used that kiss Nothing else could be as good as this We didn't want the kiss to ever end So we caught our breath and kissed again But for all good things, there comes a time And the day came when I would lose mine I made you take your kisses and walk out the door Now I'd give everything if I could only have one more I miss "I love you" kisses That we used to practice for our wedding day I miss so much since you've been gone The loving high that we were on My best friend and our time alone I miss "I love you" kisses I miss "I love you" kisses That we used to practice for our wedding day I miss so much since you've been gone The loving high that we were on My best friend and our time alone I miss "I love you" kisses I miss "I love you" kisses That we used to practice for our wedding day I miss so much since you've been gone The loving high that we were on My best friend and our time alone I miss "I love you" kisses Words and music ©2018 by John Speckine

Music by Yulli Kepler Lyrics by John Speckine ©2020 PERFORMED BY Yulli Keplër - Drums, percussion, bass, electric guitar John Speckine - Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals CHRISTMAS WITH YOU (Under the Mistletoe) We waited through the summer We waited all year long Excitement started building As autumn rolled along Now lights on the tree and wreath hanging on the door Grinch is in the yard and Santa’s there, too Pies in the oven, gifts wrapped so merrily I can’t wait to spend my Christmas with you The yard lights blink and sparkle Can be seen from the moon Christmas songs are playing And we know every tune Rudolph and Frosty, Drummer Boy and Silent Night John Lennon’s “Happy Christmas”, too We sing along as we get silly drinking nog I can’t wait to spend my Christmas with you Stand with me under the mistletoe (Lights on the tree, a wreath on the door) Stand with me under the mistletoe (Grinch is in the yard and Santa's there too) Stand with me under the mistletoe (Pies in the oven, gifts wrapped so merrily) Stand with me under the mistletoe (I can’t wait to spend my Christmas with you) Stand with me under the mistletoe (I can’t wait to spend my Christmas with you) REPEAT AND FADE

Written by John Speckine ©2020 Music originally created for lyrics written by someone else (I don't name names without specific permission). It was slower than she wanted, but I liked the music so I kept it. I tried to put my own lyrics to it, but after listening to it a few times, I decided to make it my first instrumental. What's the song title mean? I used the original lyricist's first name in the title (with her permission). INSTRUMENTATION: Banjo Guitar - BASS Guitar - ACOUSTIC RHYTHM Guitar - ELECTRIC RHYTHM Guitar - ELECTRIC LEAD Keys - STRINGS Keys - VOCALIZATION ENSEMBLE Drums

Words and Music ©2018 by John Speckine LYRICS: Long time ago, a day came when I fell in love with you Since then, nothing's been the same I love you so, I feel like I am standing next to you Any time I hear your name But I lost you long ago And every day, I still see your face And I wonder how you are And if I'll ever again feel your heart race But I lost you long ago Long time ago, a day came when you said that you love me And my dreams had all come true Then came a day I made you cry and say goodbye to me My life is empty without you But I lost you long ago And every day, I still see your face And I wonder how you are And if I'll ever again feel your heart race But I lost you long ago BREAK But I lost you long ago And every day, I still see your face I still wonder how you are And if I'll ever again feel your heart race All words and music ©2018 by John Speckine

All words and music ©2002, 2020 by John Speckine This is a song written specifically for the band I was in at the time, for an upcoming date to open for Keith Urban and Montgomery-Gentry. Based loosely on actual events, the "true" part of the story ends with the dancing. LONG ago, and only one night, I danced with a Chicago Bears Cheerleader and her best friend, a professional rodeo barrel racer, with me in the middle - a LUCKY-ME SANDWICH. (I was MUCH younger and more limber at the time). Everything after that is a blatant lie. :) LYRICS: Sittin' on a bar stool just the other night Had a couple drinks and I was feelin' right When in through the door walked a blonde and brunette I didn't know 'em, hadn't met 'em yet But it don't matter which one I choose I got nothin' to lose I see 'em take a table, sittin' all alone I figure that's the way I'm prob'ly goin' home But I'll walk on over and I'll ask one to dance She can only say "No"; I guess I'll take a chance It don't matter which one I choose I got nothin' to lose I got nothin' to lose I got nothin' to lose If that's the way you look at things Nothin' ever give you the blues I think I'll prob'ly end up all alone tonight But one of them gals might wanna hold me tight It don't matter which one I choose I got nothin' to lose When I got to their table, I stoped and said, "Ma'am, would you care to dance?" They both said "Yeah." The music was slow They both stood and each took my hand They had a lucky-me sandwich They made me glad I'm a man I got nothin' to lose I got nothin' to lose If that's the way you look at things Nothin' ever give you the blues I was thinkin' that I'd prob'ly be alone tonight But these little ladies gonna treat me right It don't matter which one I choose I got nothin' to lose BREAK I got nothin' to lose I got nothin' to lose If that's the way you look at things Nothin' ever give you the blues I was thinkin' that I'd prob'ly be alone tonight But these little ladies gonna treat me right It don't matter which one I choose I got nothin' to lose No, it don't matter which one I choose I got nothin' to lose Said, it don't matter which one I choose I got nothin' to lose A-haw-haw-haw-haw All words and music ©2002, 2016 by John Speckine

All words and music ©1987, 2003, 2016, 2025 by JOHN SPECKINE Lyrics below. I wrote this around 4:00 AM sitting in the Air Passenger Terminal at Torrejon Air Base in Madrid, Spain. I was on my way back to Athens after another unsuccessful attempt to talk to my ex-wife (who had divorced me less than a year earlier while I was stationed overseas). I was miserable, but I really didn't want to write another depressing, 'tears-in-your-beer' kind of song, so I made myself write something upbeat. I think it'd be a fun little country swing. LYRICS: Well, I'm stayin' up all night Gotta catch an early flight And you're on my mind again Why don't you go away? Out of my mind to stay. I don't wanna think of you Today I don't wanna think of you Today I don't wanna think of you And when my plane is on the ground I'm sure you'll still be around gnawing on my soul again I can't sleep at night Since you said goodbye I don't wanna think of you Tonight I don't wanna think of you Tonight I don't wanna think of you BREAK Why don't you go away? Out of my mind to stay. I don't wanna think of you Today I don't wanna think of you Today I don't wanna think of you Tonight I don't wanna think of you Tonight I don't wanna think of you ©1987, 2003, 2016 All words and music by JOHN SPECKINE

Words and Music ©2001, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine This is one of three of my originals the band "Border Line" (of which I was a member) played on September 22, 2002 when we opened for Keith Urban and Montgomery-Gentry. This song closed our set. The crowd of over 21,000 people gave it a good review. We, an unknown bar band, signed autographs for over 90 minutes afterwards, so we must have done something right. :) It's a fun thing to relive and brag about. I may never get to play in front of 21,000 people again, but I did get to do it once. :) LYRICS: There was a time when I'd resigned myself to life alone There was a time that I had given up on love There was a time when I decided not to look for love Now I believe in miracles The butterflies inside my stomach were the size of eagles Before the first time that I saw you face to face I wondered how I'd feel the first time I looked in your eyes Now I believe in miracles I need your love more than I need the air inside my lungs, and I need your love more than I need a bite to eat I need your love more than I need a drink to quench my thirst, and Without your love, I'd shrivel up and die Right up and die BRIDGE When I shut my truck door and walked up to where you were waiting I realized I'd found the true love of my life And real amazement hit me when you said you felt the same thing Now I believe in miracles I need your love more than I need the air inside my lungs, and I need your love more than I need a bite to eat I need your love more than I need a drink to quench my thirst, and Without your love, I'd shrivel up and die Right up and die BREAK I need your love more than I need the air inside my lungs, and I need your love more than I need a bite to eat I need your love more than I need a drink to quench my thirst, and Without your love, I'd shrivel up and die Right up and die I need your love more than I need the air inside my lungs, and I need your love more than I need a bite to eat I need your love more than I need a drink to quench my thirst, and Without your love, I'd shrivel up and die Right up and die Words and Music ©2001, 2016 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2012 by John Speckine LYRICS: Once upon a time There was a woman just for me I knew all of my dreams could now come true She gave me love and she gave me hope Of a future that could be Why she fell in love with me, I never knew Having her in my arms Was the best part of my life And when she was my wife, thank God for her I'd wake up every morning And make love to her again How I loved my Jody Lynn and cherished her It didn't last forever It was way too short a time But I still have every memory From the days when she was mine She was young and she was beautiful And she was my best friend Even though it had to end, I love her still BREAK It didn't last forever It was way too short a time But I still have every memory From the days when she was mine She was young and she was beautiful And she was my best friend Even though it had to end, I love her still She was young and she was beautiful And she was my best friend Even though it had to end, I love her still Even though it had to end, I love her still Once upon a time There was a woman just for me Why she fell in love with me, I never knew Words and Music ©2012 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2017, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: Every night when the sun goes down I feel a quick shot of fear 'Cause when I lay my head down and close my eyes Dreams sometimes bring you right here. In these dreams, sometimes you’re here with me Like you never said goodbye And in others, I relive you leaving me And wake up wanting to die BRIDGE When my eyes open the first light of day Already, I can see your face And your memory’s with me wherever I go Every time and every place Though it’s been years since you said goodbye Your memory still stays alive Maybe a song or a place that we used to go Puts you back into my mind I don’t want to sleep, don’t want to wake up Both end up breaking my heart But I don’t know what’s worse, dreams or memories Ever since we’ve been apart BREAK It seems to me you’re always on my mind You’re on my mind every day And there are days that your memory makes me cry I wish it would just go away Each night I sleep with the TV on To keep me from thinking of you But no matter, as soon as I go to sleep You’re in my dreams - what else is new? I don’t want to sleep, don’t want to wake up Both end up breaking my heart But I don’t know what’s worse, dreams or memories Ever since we’ve been apart No, I don’t know what’s worse, dreams or memories Ever since we’ve been apart. Words and Music ©2017 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2013 by John Speckine Renewed: ©2025 LYRICS: In school, you had your first lover Sometimes they're still on your mind But they're married to someone else So you don't look back You had a chance to go big time You turned it down for your dream Your dream just didn't pan out So you don't look back Don't think about the past It'll just ruin your day It happened long ago And you can't let it stand in your way So you don't look back If you don't know where your heart is Don't look back At a time that's here and gone Don't look back For a love that has departed Don't look back Got to keep moving on BRIDGE Sometimes you make bad decisions That effect the course of your life But you can't let it get you down So you don't look back And even when things have worked out You can't just sit on your heels Gotta move to the next big thing So you don't look back Don't think about the past It'll just ruin your day It happened long ago And you can't let it stand in your way So you don't look back If you don't know where your heart is Don't look back At a time that's here and gone Don't look back For a love that has departed Don't look back Just got to keep moving on So you don't look back If you don't know where your heart is Don't look back At a time that's here and gone Don't look back For a love that has departed Don't look back Got to keep moving on Moving on Don't look back Don't look back Don't look back Don't look back Don't look back Words and music ©2012 by John Speckine

All music and lyrics ©2014 by John Speckine Renewed: ©2025 Lyrics below. BACKSTORY: If you're a fan of the Doobie Brothers, you might notice the similarity of THIS song and the Doobie's "Take Me in Your Arms" - not in the sound (I've occasionally been told I sound like a couple of famous musicians/bands, but never the Doobies). The similarity is in the subject combined with tempo. "Take Me in Your Arms" is a very upbeat song but the subject is far from happy. It's about seeing someone for the last time. This is, more or less, my "Take Me In Your Arms". The song combines two events in my life: Watching my wife's plane take off in Frankfurt, Germany to bring her home to Michigan for her brother's wedding; and the day, five months later, I got her letter telling me we were getting a divorce. So in real life, her getting on a plane happened before I knew she was leaving me. The song is the opposite. So... Tempo = Upbeat. Subject, not so much. NOTE ABOUT NOTHING IMPORTANT: I've caught myself singing along with this song in my truck and sometimes, during the Chorus where the lyrics are: "I'm sitting in the darkness with the radio on..." I sometimes catch myself singing something that relates to no part of my life whatsoever - but it DOES fit: "I'm sitting in Caracas with the radio on..." I don't know why. I've never been to Caracas; I don't plan on ever going to Caracas; and I have NO IDEA why the city of Caracas popped into my mind in the first place. I guess the mind is the SECOND thing to go - at least in MY world. :) Words & Music ©2014 by John Speckine LYRICS: I'm sittin' in the darkness with the radio on I'm thinkin' 'bout you - I know that you're leavin' I listen to the music of another sad song And think about you - I don't like this feeling at all You, you were my girl, you were my world But now you say you're goin' 'Cause I am not the guy you wanna love Now you've packed up your things, you'll get on a plane And you'll be gone forever And I think that I might just lose my mind I'm sittin' in the darkness with the radio on I'm thinkin' 'bout you - I know that you're leavin' I listen to the music of another sad song And think about you - I don't like this feeling at all I gave you my love, I gave you my life From the first time that I met you And you said you would be forever for me But we, we grew apart and I lost your heart And now you say you're goin' And I think that I might just lose my mind I'm sittin' in the darkness with the radio on I'm thinkin' 'bout you - I know that you're leavin' I listen to the music of another sad song And think about you - I don't like this feeling I'm sittin' in the darkness with the radio on I'm thinkin' 'bout you - I know that you're leavin' I listen to the music of another sad song And think about you - I don't like this feeling at all BREAK I'm sittin' in the darkness with the radio on I'm thinkin' 'bout you - I know that you're leavin' I listen to the music of another sad song And think about you - I don't like this feeling I'm sittin' in the darkness with the radio on I'm thinkin' 'bout you - I know that you're leavin' I listen to the music of another sad song And think about you - I don't like this feeling at all All words and music ©2014 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©1989, 2003, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: When I look in your eyes I see something I like I see something I need When I look in your eyes I don't see any lies I see something for me When I look into your eyes I feel life inside my heart, I feel life inside my soul When I look into your eyes I wish I could let it start, I wish I could let it go When I looked in your eyes The first time, I got high I was walking on air When I look in your eyes Sometimes I get surprised And I see something there When I look into your eyes I see something that I like; it's a thing I hope is real When you look into my eyes Well, I never try to hide all the things I really feel BREAK When I look in your eyes I can be hypnotized I don't wanna look away When you look in my eyes You will never see lies Just the things I wanna say When I look into your eyes I can feel the butterflies as they fly inside of me When I look into your eyes Well, they always tantalize; I wish they could set me free Words and Music ©1989, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine

Words and music ©2010 by John Speckine Renewed: ©2016, ©2025 Lyrics below. This is a new version. The first version had no drum or bass and sounded very classical - as in Beethoven and Mozart, not the Stones - with lots of oboe and flute. This version still features the flute and definitely has drums and bass - it's as close as I get to a "power ballad". The old oboe lick is now played on my 12-string; and it still has that classical feel to it. LYRICS: Long ago, you loved me Then I broke your heart All these lonely years later We're still apart Every day, I've loved you And I've wished you well I hope you've had a good life But mine's been living hell I never could replace you And God knows that I tried But none of them could ever Replace the love that died Will I see you again? Be on your mind again? Will I see you again? Ever hold you again? I won't make excuses I did wrong and I've paid By living my life without you I drove your love away I was young and stupid It took me years to learn The way I should have loved you But that bridge already burned Each day, I imagine What my life could have been If you were still beside me Instead of there with him Will I see you again? Be on your mind again? Will I see you again? Ever hold you again? Will I see you again? Will I see you again? Will I see you, will I see you, will I see you again? Words and Music ©2010 by John Speckine

THIS is the authorized version. Words and Music ©1987, 2003, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: I lay down on my mattress Try to get me some sleep But mosquitoes are buzzin' my head And they're gnawin' at my feet You know that I got 'em Got them can't-get-no-sleepin' blues Got them blood-suckers-gnawin'-me-down-to-the-bone Mosquito-bite-no-sleepin'-blues So I pull up my blanket And I cover my head But there's skeeters all over the place Must be hatchin' in my bed You know that I got 'em Got them can't-get-no-sleepin' blues Got them larva-sacks-hatchin'-all-over-my-sheets Mosquito-bite-no-sleepin'-blues BREAK As the morning sky brightens From the coming of dawn I still couldn't sleep 'cause of the smell Of the "OFF" that I had put on You know that I got 'em Got them can't-get-no-sleepin' blues Got them insect-repellent-ain't-doin'-no-good Mosquito-bite-no-sleepin'-blues You know that I got 'em Got them can't-get-no-sleepin' blues Got them pesky-bastards-drive-me-out-of-my-mind Mosquito-bite-no-sleepin'-blues Words and Music ©1987, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine

THIS is the authorized version. Music and lyrics ©1986 by John Speckine Renewed: ©2003, ©2016, ©2025 We met on an overnight flight from Philadelphia to Italy. We never saw each other again. LYRICS: I can't explain The things that I felt When I first saw you But something said I should get to know you And so I introduced myself And we talked all night long Shared secrets together We sat in the moonlight And we watched the sunrise Came time when we Had to say goodbye But it was too soon We had one night It'll last a lifetime I'll keep it living in my soul 'Cause ever since I met you I've found I can't forget you I know that I could love you And I will if you want me to Do you ever think of me? Do you ever miss me? Will you ever wanna be with me? Will you ever fall in love with me? BREAK I know the odds Of being with you Aren't in my favor And yet at night When I close my eyes That one night lives inside my mind And then I remember Your perfume and the dress you wore The warmth of your hand in mine The look that passed between our eyes Do you ever think of me? Do you ever miss me? Will you ever wanna be with me? Will you ever fall in love with me? Do you ever think of me? Do you ever miss me? Will you ever wanna be with me? Will you ever fall in love with me? Music and lyrics ©1986, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2002, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: Well, we had ourselves a good night on the town Just the way we always seem to Here we are again at your front door And I wanna give the love I feel to you Hate it when I have to say goodbye Even if it's just for a small time One more kiss before I go Two more then I'll leave Maybe one more hug I'm weak in the knees Look into my eyes As you close your door Say that you'll miss me And wanna give more Before we say goodnight Hold me good and tight One more kiss before I go BREAK One more kiss before I go two more, then I'll leave One more kiss and I'll leave Maybe one more hug I'm weak in the knees One more hug is all I need Look into my eyes as you close your door Look into my eyes Say that you'll miss me and wanna give more Say you'll miss me more Before we say goodnight Hold me good and tight One more kiss before I go One more kiss before I go two more, then I'll leave One more kiss and I'll leave Maybe one more hug I'm weak in the knees One more hug is all I need Look into my eyes as you close your door Look into my eyes Say that you'll miss me and wanna give more Say you'll miss me more Before we say goodnight Hold me good and tight One more kiss before I go Words and Music ©2002, 2016 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©1992, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine You'll notice: the first line of each verse is 'Heaven' with a capital 'H' while the second half of the verse uses 'heaven' with a lower-case 'h'. I thought that was pretty clever and almost dislocated my shoulder patting myself on the back. *cough* LYRICS: Never have we met this side of Heaven But I think it would be good Never have we touched, but it would be heaven And I wish we only could Our eyes have never met this side of Heaven I can't wait until that time comes I've never kissed your lips, but it would be heaven And my search for love would be done You've not been in my arms this side of Heaven With your heart beating with mine If I could touch your skin, then it would be heaven And the world would spin on our time And I would never leave you this side of Heaven My whole life belongs to you You're all I'll ever want, and it would be heaven If I knew you felt that way too Words and Music ©1992, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2014, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: The night has come again and I'm alone Nothing has changed too much since you've been gone I've had to live my life without your love by my side, I Close my eyes See your face Cry myself to sleep I wake up to start my day, you're on my mind Hours pass so slowly and you're with me all of the time Every time I think of you, I know what I'm gonna do, I'll Close my eyes See your face Cry myself to sleep Maybe I miss you I still think about you Baby, through all the years I have cried my tears for you BREAK Not a day now passes I don't think of what could have been If I had been a better man, you might not be there now with him Memories are the only way I can see you every day, I Close my eyes See your face Cry myself to sleep, I'll Close my eyes See your face Cry myself to sleep, I'll Close my eyes Fall asleep And dream of you Words and Music ©2014 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2014, 2025 by John Speckine Lyrics below. This song is for my girls: my former stepdaughters, now simply "daughters", and granddaughters. My son is included, but he's not a "little darlin'." :) LYRICS: My little darlin', you know, whenever you're feelin' low Just call on me and that's where I'll be I'll come runnin' to you Don't think about it, just call on me I'll come runnin' to you Any time you're feelin' sad; somebody's treated you bad Or a night went wrong, you can call me at home I'll come runnin' to you If you need me there, you know I'll be along I'll come runnin' to you Since the first day you walked into my life You have brought joy to my world I'd do anything for your happiness I'm proud to say you're my girl If your world's fallen apart; joy of life gone from your heart If you need to be held, just give me a yell I'll come runnin' to you If you're down and out, I'll still answer the bell I'll come runnin' to you BREAK My little darlin', you know, whenever you're feelin' low Just call on me and that's where I'll be I'll come runnin' to you Don't think about it, just call on me I'll come runnin' to you Runnin' to you Words and Music ©2014 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2013, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: Where have you been all these years It's been a long, long time Since you were here with me But now you're back Back in my life While there's no reason I should think That's you'll ever be mine I'm glad you're back Where have you been all this time I've missed you and I've thought of you At least part of the time And now you're back And though a lot has changed I think you'll find, when I'm with you That I am still the same I'm glad you're back A long time ago We had a thing, you and me And though it was wonderful It wasn't meant to be BRIDGE But now you're back Back in my life Though there's no reason I should think That you'll ever be mine I'm glad you're back And though a lot has changed I think you'll find, when I'm with you That I am still the same I'm glad you're back I'm glad you're back Words and Music ©2013 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2016, 2025 by John Speckine Lyrics below. This is a REMIX of 'Dance with Me'. Back in 2012 and 2013, I was playing a lot of 'open mic' nights and in one particular venue, one of the bartenders and I hit it off and so I decided I'd write something for her without going overboard. I mean, there was nothing romantic about our relationship - we just liked talking to each other - hence the Verse line: "Got no delusions, got no wild dreams; there's nothing more here than it seems." So I wrote what turned out to be the Verses of this song. Problem: I had no Chorus. Then one day, three or four years later, I'm screwing around on my guitar and BOOM!! I started playing what would become the Chorus of this song. I thought the two parts might fit together so I tried it out. I had to rewrite some of the Verses a little to make the song make more sense, but I think it turned out okay. LYRICS: I come here to play my guitar Walk in the door and there you are Smile in your eyes, a smile on your face Spreadin' charm all over the place You said hello and told me your name Now nothing's gonna be the same We talk and talk, night after night When I'm with you, I feel alright Got no delusions, got no wild dreams There's nothing more here than it seems But the smile in your eyes and on your face Can send me into outer space Don't you know You make the sun shine Yeah, you make the sun shine Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on, come on, dance with me Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on, come on, dance with me BREAK Every time we're out on the floor Well, I like it more and more Feels like we've been Dancing together for years And the smile in your eyes and on your face Makes my world a happy place Don't you know you make the sun shine Yeah, you make the sun shine Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on, come on, dance with me Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on, come on, dance with me Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on, come on, dance with me Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on, come on, dance with me Words and Music ©2016 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2011, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: My mind's not working quite the way It did when I was young Bits of information once were there But now they're gone I might forget to pay a bill That's somehow overdue I can forget anything but you Last week, I made a doc appointment I forgot to go My boss told me to do some work Forgot 'til I got home Went to the store to get some milk And I forgot that, too Seems I can forget anything but you Yeah, I can forget anything but you You've been on my mind since 1982 Ever since the day you left Well I'm the one that's blue Seems I can forget anything but you BREAK I don't know where I put my keys But I recall our first date Don't know why I'm in the kitchen But I can't forget your face Don't ask what kind of meat it was That I put in the stew I can forget anything but you Yeah, I can forget anything but you You've been on my mind since 1982 Ever since the day you left Well I'm the one that's blue Seems I can forget anything but you Yeah, I can forget anything but you You've been on my mind since 1982 Each day, you're always with me No matter what I do Seems I can forget anything but you Yeah, I can forget anything but you Words and Music ©2011 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©1987, 2003, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine This version features a banjo instead of acoustic guitar. LYRICS: You brightened up a lonely day Yeah, you found a way To wake the love inside my heart You took away my lonely nights The way you hold me tight Makes me hate when we're apart I'll be your love until The starlight in the sky has gone away Yeah, you know I want to be your love Forever and a day The love I had before went bad You know, it made me sad What a good love it had been My mama said though love went wrong Some day you'd come along And make me happy once again You know I want you hear with me Until the universe, alone, remains Yeah, you know I want to have your love Forever and a day BREAK I want to share my life with you My hopes and dreams and plans we haven't made Yeah, I want to give you all my love Forever and a day I want to make you happy, girl Forever and a day Words and Music ©1987, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine

Words and music ©2000, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine Lyrics below. This song has an interesting evolution. I wrote it as a country waltz. For some reason, when I was practicing for recording, I started playing it in 4/4 instead. Next thing you know, I'm playing Major 7th chords on the piano and LO! - I have some soft jazz. LYRICS: In my dreams, I see your face You look at me, smile on your face I kiss your lips, you close your eyes Then I wake up and wanna die I'm all alone, you're not with me You're with someone, but it's not me And my heart breaks a little more Each time you don't knock on my door When I met you, I lost my heart And now my world is torn apart I'm so afraid of life alone It's what I face now that you're gone BRIDGE In my dreams, I hold you tight And we make love all through the night You fall asleep inside my arms Then I wake up and stare in the dark I'm all alone, you're not with me You're with someone, but it's not me And my heart breaks a little more Each time you don't knock on my door When I met you, I lost my heart And now my world is torn apart I'm so afraid of life alone It's what I face now that you're gone Words and music ©2000, 2016 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2014, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: Living in the old days, driving down the highway Had no ties to hold me down Then one day I met you and built my life around you Happy with the love I'd found I asked you if you'd marry me You said 'Yes' and changed my world Now every day I wake up with my arms around you Another day in paradise And each night I hold you and you say you love me Another day in paradise I wish I could bottle this: The way it feels each time we kiss BRIDGE As the years have rolled by, having you by my side Has made everything worthwhile Can't imagine living if you're not here with me Don't think I could ever smile You have made my life complete 'Cause you said 'Yes' and changed my world Now every day I wake up with my arms around you Another day in paradise And each night I hold you and you say you love me Another day in paradise I wish I could bottle this: The way it feels each time we kiss Every day I wake up with my arms around you Another day in paradise And each night I hold you and you say you love me Another day in paradise I wish I could bottle this: The way it feels each time we kiss Words and Music ©2014 by John Speckine

All words and music ©2013 by John Speckine Lyrics below. When a problem isn't really a problem - or maybe it's just a good problem to have. :) LYRICS: I've got a problem: I think I'm in love I've got a problem: You're the only thing I can think of Don't wanna hunt, play golf or fish; to hell with football, too I've got a problem: All I want is you When I was going up, the sun would rise and I'd be gone I'd hunt or fish and be home long before the game came on The years went by - I took up golf and I like hockey too But none of that means anything since I met you I've got a problem: I think I'm in love I've got a problem: You're the only thing I can think of Don't wanna hunt, play golf or fish; to hell with hockey, too I've got a problem: All I want is you BREAK I've got a problem: I think I'm in love I've got a problem: You're the only thing I can think of Don't wanna hunt, play golf or fish; to hell with baseball, too I've got a problem: All I want is you I made my mind up: I'd give up these things I love for you If it means more time by your side, it's what I wanna do But you've got season tickets, golf clubs, boat and fishing rods What did I do to be so lucky to have what I've got? I've got no problems now that I'm in love Don't have a problem: You're the only one I'm thinking of You like to hunt, play golf and fish; football and hockey, too I've got no problems: I'm in love with you. All words and music ©2013 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2013 by John Speckine LYRICS BELOW. This is a fun little song about the affect on your sleep habits meeting the love of your life can have. It starts with that giddy "just starting out" phase of a relationship, then moves to the "you carbonate my hormones" phase, and finally to the "been together a long time but you still turn me on" phase. Amazing how much sleep you DON'T get when you have that someone around. :) Inspired by the way-too-short a time I got to spend with the love of MY life (my Jody). :) The bass line was a hoot to play and you might hear certain sounds of old - for example: Dire Straits guitar and Grateful Dead harmony. Who knows what else? None of that was planned, but they sounded okay to me so I kept them. I guess I'm a slave to my growing-up music. :) This song will be on the upcoming album "MOSQUITO-BITE BLUES", now scheduled for release in summer 2020. LYRICS: Do you love me? Do you love me? Do you wanna have my love? Do you love me? Do you want my love for you? Do you want a love you know is true? Do you love me? You said you loved me on Monday And then you kissed me goodnight I lay awake thinking one day We'd be together for life And I forgot about sleeping All night You're everything I ever dreamed For me Do you want me? Do you want me? Do you wanna have me in your life? Do you want me? Do you always want me there? Do you wanna know I'll always care? Do you want me? I asked you out to a movie Then we went out for a bite And for the first time, I asked you If you could just spend the night And I forgot about sleeping All night You're everything I ever dreamed For me BREAK The days go by and your with me Weeks pass and you're by my side The months roll on and you kiss me Each day to start the day right And I forgot about sleeping Last night You're everything I ever dreamed For me And you love me. Yeah, you love me. Said you wanna hold me every night. Yeah, you love me. Said you always want me 'round And you're happy with the love we've found Yeah, you want me Said you love me Yeah, you love me Words and Music ©2013 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2012, 2025 by John Speckine Lyrics below. Originally titled: "When You Said Goodbye", this is my first piano composition. The subject concerns when the love of my life left me because I was too stupid to realize what I had. It's an emotional song, one of loss and regret. It's one of the "Top 5 Most Difficult for Me to Play" of all my original music. These five songs are each like a kick in the gut and I have a very hard time getting through the entire song, emotionally, whenever I play them live - probably because the stories are 100% true. LYRICS: I made you all those promises I never meant to break And when I didn't keep them You took your love away Now I've had to live my life Without you by my side And all the hopes and dreams I had just died When you said goodbye When you said goodbye I close my eyes and think of you Time does not heal all wounds And though I know it's pointless I still hope to see you soon Almost thirty years have passed Since I looked in your eyes But I miss you just like it was yesterday When you said goodbye When you said goodbye I wish I could go back in time And change the things I did I wish that I had never made you cry I'd give everything I have To be with you again And live the life I know could have been mine A million things a day remind me That we're still apart A million times a day, I feel A knife go through my heart I try to keep these feelings hidden From the world outside But still when I'm alone, sometimes I cry About when you said goodbye When you said goodbye A million things a day remind me That we're still apart A million times a day, I feel A knife go through my heart I try to keep these feelings hidden From the world outside But still when I'm alone, sometimes I cry About when you said goodbye When you said goodbye When you said goodbye When you said goodbye When you said goodbye Words and Music ©2012 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2010, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine Lyrics below. That's a can of beer being opened in the INTRO and someone (might be me, but I'm admitting NOTHING) taking a toke on a bit of the Happy Herb in the CHORUS. That's the general idea of the song: Escaping the cold Michigan winters (where it occasionally becomes colder than a titch's wit) and spending your days lazing around on a tropical beach being drunk and wasted. Hey.... I went to college......... LYRICS: Been a long, hard, cold winter It's a long time 'til spring Tired of waitin' for summer And all the fun that it brings I'm tired of ice in the mornin' So I'll get my money and run I think I'll head south for a beach And lay in the sun I got tired of shovelin' Snow away from my door And I'm ready to give up All the warm clothes I wore Pick up the phone, buy a ticket And dream of bottles of rum Can't wait 'til I'm there on the beach To lay in the sun Palm trees wavin' in the breeze I got sand in my hair (toke) Every day's 80 fine degrees I'm not goin' anywhere I got nothin' but time On my hands every day And there's nothin' I'm wearin' That I can't give away Got beautiful girls all around me With not much more than smiles on I think I'll stay here on the beach And lay in the sun BREAK Palm trees wavin' in the breeze I got sand in my hair (toke) Every day's 80 fine degrees I'm not goin' anywhere I got nothin' but time On my hands every day And there's nothin' I'm wearin' That I can't give away Got beautiful girls all around me With not much more than smiles on I think I'll stay here on the beach And lay in the sun Got beautiful girls all around me With not much more than smiles on I think I'll stay here on the beach And lay in the sun Words and Music ©2010 by John Speckine

Words and music ©2003, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: You came into my life from out of a blue sky You changed the way my heart has felt from then on The love that you give me means more than my breathing My home is by your side; I'll never be gone Now each time I'm with you, I touch you and kiss you Fall more in love with you. You're all that I need Then when we must part, tears flow in my heart There's no doubt that you are the woman for me I get lost in your brown eyes, in your love, in your sighs I love everything there is about you When we're together, just talking - whatever I think of forever And get lost in you BREAK I don't know what you see - why you want and love me But it makes me happy to know that you do I can't help but love you; no one stands above you I always think of you and get lost in you I get lost in your brown eyes, in your love, in your sighs I love everything there is about you When we're together, just talking - whatever I think of forever And get lost in you I get lost in your brown eyes, in your love, in your sighs I love everything there is about you When we're together, just talking - whatever I think of forever And get lost in you Words and music ©2003, 2016 by John Speckine

Music & Lyrics ©2000, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: Green eyes that suddenly make me smile Each time I look at your face Peace and contentment come over me I feel like I'm floating in space God, I love you I want you Don't know what I'd do Without you in my life Something about you Makes me think about you And I've gotta tell you Thank God for you Thank God for you I know that sometimes you get confused You're not quite ready for this I know you can't yet give yourself to me But what I feel each time we kiss Is how I love you I want you Don't know what I'd do Without you in my life Something about you Makes me think about you And I've gotta tell you Thank God for you Thank God for you BREAK God, I love you I want you Don't know what I'd do Without you in my life Something about you Makes me think about you And I've gotta tell you Thank God for you Thank God for you Thank God for you Thank God for you Thank God for you Thank God for you Thank God for you Thank God for you Words and Music ©2000, 2016 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©2012, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: Nothing's been the same since I met you Got me doing things that I never do And I don't know how I'll get through the night Without you That's right, that's right Yeah, my heart feels happy when you're around I can barely keep my feet on the ground And I don't know how I could ever live Without you That's right, that's right You're the reason that my heart beats Without you, my life's not complete And I can't imagine breathing without you Every day is all about you Everything I do is for you You must know that I adore you That's right, that's right BREAK Yeah, I'm giddy each time I'm near you It's a new song each time I hear you And I don't know how the world ever spun Without you That's right, that's right Yeah, my heart feels happy when you're around I can barely keep my feet on the ground And I don't know how I could ever live Without you That's right, that's right You're the reason that my heart beats Without you, my life's not complete And I can't imagine breathing without you Every day is all about you Everything I do is for you You must know that I adore you That's right, that's right BREAK You're the reason that my heart beats Without you, my life's not complete And I can't imagine breathing without you Every day is all about you Everything I do is for you You must know that I adore you That's right, that's right Words and Music ©2012 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©1991, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine LYRICS: When you know he ain't treating you right Call on me When you need someone holding you tight Call on me When you want somebody to love Call on me If that's what you're thinking of Call on me When you feel life is closing in And he's letting you down Just call on me And you know that I'll be around When you feel like your heart's all alone Call on me When you want someone to call your own Call on me When you wonder if the hurt ever ends Call on me If you want something real to begin Call on me If you'll just put your faith in me I won't let you down All you gotta do is just let me know You want me around Call on me when you're all alone Call on me when the joy of life is gone When you need someone to love Call on me Call on me when you want love again Call on me when you want the love I send When you want someone to love Call on me When you wanna sleep in somebody's arms Call on me When you want someone to keep you warm Call on me When you want a family and a home Call on me If you never wanna feel all alone Call on me If you'll just put your faith in me I won't let you down All you gotta do is just let me know You want me around Call on me when you're all alone Call on me when the joy of life is gone When you want someone to love Call on me Call on me when you want love again Call on me when you want the love I send When you need someone to love Call on me Words and Music ©1991, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine

Words and music ©1990, 2003, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine Lyrics below. In 1988, I got stationed at Offutt AFB, Omaha, Nebraska. In the summer of 1989, I met Cheri. On Valentine's Day, 1990, she said "Yes!" This song, I wrote for her. Lyrics: My head is spinnin'; my face is grinnin' My ears hear "I love you"; I say "I love you, too" My eyes are open wide; my heart feels so alive I wanna be with you; nobody else will do And it's all your fault Nobody else could do these things to me It's all your fault Nobody else could do these things to me My world is Heaven; my love is given My time is spent with you; my roads all lead to you My arms just hold you tight; my lips kiss you all night You're special in my heart; we'll never be apart And it's all your fault Nobody else could do these things to me It's all your fault Nobody else could do these things to me BREAK And it's all your fault Nobody else could do these things to me It's all your fault Nobody else could do these things to me And it's all your fault Nobody else could do these things to me It's all your fault Nobody else could do these things to me Words and music ©1990, 2003, 2016 by John Speckine

Words and Music ©1999, 2016, 2025 by John Speckine LYRICS: I wanna give the world to you I wanna make you feel so wonderful So you can feel the way I feel I love it when I see you smile I love it when you say that you miss me It makes me feel the way I feel The way I feel always makes me happy And it's all because of you The way I feel puts a smile on my face when I Think of how I feel for you I think about you every day I think of how you got inside my soul And made me feel the way I feel BREAK The way I feel always makes me happy And it's all because of you The way I feel puts a smile on my face when I Think of how I feel for you I want to make you smile inside I wanna let you know that you are loved So you can feel...... the way I feel So you can feel the way I feel So you can feel...... the way I feel Words and Music ©1999, 2016 by John Speckine