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Album: Always Introspective

by Chris Martin Music

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1.
And I Wish 02:46
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All my life ... All the strife ... And I wish I could have lived it twice. All those days ... In the haze ... And I wish I could have found new ways. But I guess that's how it goes ... Where time goes God only knows ... And I wish that I could ride the flows. Reminisce ... About a kiss ... And I wish that I could feel the bliss. Years have passed ... Feelings last ... And I wish I could relive the past. But I guess that's how it goes ... Where time goes God only knows ... And I wish that I could ride the flows. All my life ... All the strife ... And I wish I could have lived it right.
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No One At All 03:54
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Nowhere to run Nowhere to hide No one's com'n by to be ... by my side By my side By my side No one to call No one at all No one's standing by to catch ... me if I fall If I fall No one at all It's not hard to see The sad side of me If you knew me I am sure you'd agree You'd agree You'd agree Someday I'll see The good man in me Then I'll know that I am free ... to be me To be me To be me Nowhere to go I'm older you know Where my friends have gone I no ... longer know I don't know I don't know No one to call No one at all No one's standing by to catch ... me if I fall If I fall No one at all No one at all No one at all
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To This Day 03:33
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When I told you I needed my space... It would lead to my loneliest place I watched you cry as you begged me to stay... How I left I'll never understand To this day When I told you I needed some time... It would lead to my darkest of times I had changed and I pushed you away... It's a time I regret To this day I still miss that look in your eyes... And the places they took us at times I feel you deep in my soul every day... How I wish I could have ya back To this day
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In The Mountains 04:08
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I: I wake up early in the mountains... First light shines across the lake The early morning fog is lifting... The peace is there for me to take II: I watch the old boats as they glide by... Men with peace upon their face They're not thinking 'bout the old days... Must be the magic in this place III: I watch the children play beside me... Building castles in the sand You can feel the joy among them... Part of the wonder of this land IV: In the evening when the Sun's down... A million stars up in the sky I can only look with wonder... I even feel a little high Ending: I woke up early in the mountains... First light shone across the lake The early morning fog had lifted... The peace was there for me to take
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Our Hearts Bleed For You (for Newtown, CT) 02:51
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Half-staff flags... As our country mourns A President cries... Too many lives been torn We ask why... Though we don't understand And though we'll try... It's just to hard to stand And our hearts bleed for you Our hearts bleed for you Our hearts bleed for you Our hearts bleed for you All so young... So much life ahead But they're gone... They're with the Lord instead And we ask why... But we can't understand Though we'll try... It's just too hard to stand And our hearts bleed for you Our hearts bleed for you And our hearts bleed for you Our hearts bleed for you
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Angels Will Fly (for Dad) 03:00
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Hello I'm glad you've come ... It's good to see you son ... It's hard to say goodbye ... For you as it is I Soon angels will fly ... They'll fly high in the sky So don't fret ... It's the peace that I'll get ... And I know there are regrets ... Let's forgive and forget Soon angels will fly ... They'll fly high in the sky And I know ... It's hard to let me go ... Son the pain will fade with time ... Use the love I'll leave behind Soon angels will fly ... They'll fly high in the sky angels will fly ... angels will fly ... angels will fly ...
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Can You Really Carry Me 03:44
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When I'm hurting and I'm all alone ... And I need You by my side Do You hear me when I'm praying hard ... Do You know how hard I've tried Can You really carry me Can You really carry me Were You with me when my father died ... Were You on the other side Are You with me when I feel the pain ... Do You know how hard I've cried Can You really carry me Can You really carry me Are You with me when I'm feeling lost ... And I don't know where to go Can You help me plot a worthy course ... And how will You let me know Can You really carry me Can You really carry me Can You really carry me Can You really carry me
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I Was A Better Man With You 03:05
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I’m sitting in the lonely bar just staring down a drink... Wondering just how low my life can sink. I was a better man with you, Oh a better man with you. And even through these hazy eyes it’s not too hard to see… I’m lonely as a man could ever be. I was a better man with you, Oh a better man with you. And even as I try to hide I’m haunted by the past… Wondering just how long the pain will last. I was a better man with you, Oh a better man with you. Hey Mr. bartender just pass the bottle please… I’m hoping it will bring me what I need. I was a better man with you, Oh a better man with you. Ending: I say hey Mr. bartender just pass the bottle please… I’m hoping it will bring me what I need. I was a better man with you…. Oh a better man with you…. Yes a better man with you….. I was a better man with you.
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I'm Home 04:05
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When I see you in the morning light Sunlight shines upon your face And I know we're gonna be all right There couldn't be a better place And I'm glad to be back home again This is where my heart belongs Now I'm home I'm Home...... Walk together in the afternoon As I hold your lovi'n hand Didn't know you'd have me back this soon Wasn't sure you'd understand And I'm glad to be back home again This is where my heart belongs Now I'm home I'm Home...... I'm home I'm Home...... In the evenings when we're all alone And you're lying by my side And I think of all the love you've shown I'm so lucky you're my bride And I'm glad to be back home again This is where my heart belongs Now I'm home I'm Home...... I'm home I'm Home...... I'm home
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Stand By Me 02:52
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Stand with me ... when I'm afraid... By my side ... when I need your aid Stand by me ... Stand by me Hold me close ... when I'm losing faith... Don't let go .. of your warm embrace Stand by me ... Stand by me Take the lead ... when I'm feeling lost... You're what I need ... to stay the course Stand by me ... Stand by me Hold my hand ... don't let go... The only warmth ... I may ever know Stand by me ... Stand by me ... Stand by me ... Stand by me
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Closer To You Lord 03:48
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I've been down Kicked around Been through trials Walked those miles But I'm coming Closer to You Lord I've lost faith In the human race Seen them die Don't know why I'm coming Closer to You Lord I'm coming Closer to You Lord I have sewed A heavy load But now I know Where I must go And I'm coming Closer to You Lord Now I see How things should be And now I'll go The way You know And I'm coming Closer to You Lord I'm coming Closer to You Lord
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Fortune or Fame (for Whitney Houston) 04:26
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By Your Side 03:32
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I don’t know what you’re feeling... I can’t know your pain I don’t have the right words... I can’t ease your rains And I’ll always be by your side I’ll never leave you behind II. I did not live your past... I don’t know why the haunting lasts But when those clouds come rolli’n in... We’ll go through them thick or thin And I’ll always be by your side I’ll never leave you behind I’ll always be by your side I’ll never leave you behind
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I'm On Your Side 03:44
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"I'm On Your Side" lyrics: I: I know there’s times when life gets hard... Get on your feet … fight ‘em hard I’m on your side… Stand tall with pride II: It all comes down to a choice... So dig down deep … use your voice I’m on your side… Stand tall with pride III: It is your right to live your life... I know the pain cuts like a knife I’m on your side… Stand tall with pride IV: Don’t let them win … you come first …. Denying your own life is so much worse I’m on your side… Stand tall with pride I’m on your side… Stand tall with pride I’m on your side… I’m on your side…
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Gemini (Guitar Solo) 02:28
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What Are We Fighting For 04:32
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"What Are We Fighting For" lyrics: I : A mother weeps…. As the little one sleeps Leaders lie…. As the bullets fly What Are We Fighting For Pictures on walls…. And adorning the halls A promising life…. Cut down in the night What Are We Fighting For I wish that I could tell you why this soldier had to die…. What are we fighting for anymore, and how many more must die II: A woman cries…. As the soldiers arrive The love of her life…. Was killed overnight What Are We Fighting For I wish that I could tell you why this soldier had to die…. What are we fighting for anymore, and how many more must die III: A father stands…. With a flag in his hands Was the price…. Worth his sacrifice What Are We Fighting For I wish that I could tell you why this soldier had to die…. What are we fighting for anymore, and how many more must die [Outro] Yes I wish that I could tell you why this soldier had to die….. What are we fighting for anymore and how many more must die How many more must die…. How many more ….. must die
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Can You Really Carry Me - (Alternate Version) 03:45
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When I'm hurting and I'm all alone ... And I need You by my side Do You hear me when I'm praying hard ... Do You know how hard I've tried Can You really carry me Can You really carry me Were You with me when my father died ... Were You on the other side Are You with me when I feel the pain ... Do You know how hard I've cried Can You really carry me Can You really carry me Are You with me when I'm feeling lost ... And I don't know where to go Can You help me plot a worthy course ... And how will You let me know Can You really carry me Can You really carry me Can You really carry me Can You really carry me
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To This Day - (Alternate Version) 03:32
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"To This Day" lyrics: When I told you I needed my space... It would lead to my loneliest place I watched you cry as you begged me to stay... How I left I'll never understand To this day When I told you I needed some time... It would lead to my darkest of times I had changed and I pushed you away... It's a time I regret To this day I still miss that look in your eyes... And the places they took us at times I feel you deep in my soul every day... How I wish I could have ya back To this day

about

I was born and raised on Long Island, NY. I actually live just a few minutes from where Billy Joel was raised - but the comparison ends there for sure. I have even seen him perform live around here a few times too.

As a child and teenager, I used to listen to a radio while I went to sleep. I listened to lots of great music during the late 60's and 70's. These years certainly have influenced my stye of music a great deal. Too many groups to mention but certainly on the list would be Bread, America, Neil Young, CSN, CSNY, Elton John, Pink Floyd, and so on.

I play the guitar, the harmonica, and recently started playing keyboards. I favor Martin guitar's, hey, it's all in the name!

I never know what genre my music really fits into to be quite honest. I guess I would have to say Contemporary Folk and/or Singer/Songwriter.

Although I due play an occasional cover song, I really enjoy writing my own music. I don't know what it is, I just find creating and writing my own music much more enjoyable than learning how to play someones else's - and much easier too!

My goals are simple:
- Enjoy playing my music.
- Enjoy writing music.
- And hope that every once in a while, someone enjoys my music too!

credits

released September 1, 2013

Many thanks to Christian Di Carlo and the other musicians at GATE57 for their beautiful work on some of my songs.

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I am just an amateur songwriter, ... enjoying the music creation process, ... learning as I go, ... and hoping that every once in a while someone enjoys my music too ;-)

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