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PARADISE

It's not often that you find someone

Who can fulfill all your dreams inside

Like an angel from above

She was the one for me, believe

But it doesn't wither like a flower in snow

I always wanted you to know

We're going to build a bridge

Between our hearts

Going to cross the river of love

Into paradise, paradise

Going to walk up the road, hand in hand

To the castle in the sky

Where we're going to live

Going to live, yeah

And when she opens up her eyes

It's like a perfect sunrise outside

I put my fingers through he hair

And it feels like silk to me

But it doesn't wither like a flower in snow

I always wanted you to know

CHORUS

Yeah yeah yeah yeah

Don't you know

We're going to build a bridge

Between our hearts

Going to cross the river of love

Into paradise, paradise

CHORUS to fade

 

A DIFFERENT BEAT

Let's not forget this place

Let's not neglect the our race

Let unity become

Life on earth be one

So let me take your hand

We are but grains of sand

Born throught the winds of time

Given a special sign

So let's take a stand

and look around us now, people

So let's take a stand

and look around us now, people...

Eeeyay--oh, eeeyay--oh, eayeah (and the world is turning)--oh, by--yah

To a different beat

Eeeyay--oh, eeeyay--oh, eayeah (and the world is turning)--oh, by yah

(to a different beat)

Humanity's lost face

Let's understand its grace

Each day one at a time

Each life including mine

So let's take a stand

and look around us now, people oh, people oh people!

CHORUS

I've seen the rain, fall in Africa

I've touched to snow of Alaska

(Oh tell me now...)

I've felt the mists of Niagara

Now I believe...

In you..

repeat CHORUS twice

How far we've come

and how far to go

rain does not fall

on one roof alone..(to a different beat)..

 

MELTING POT

Take a pinch of white man

Wrap him up in black skin

Add a touch of blue blood

And a little bitty-bit of red indian boy..

Curly, black and kinky

Oriental sexy

If you lump it all together

Well, you've got a recipe for a get-along scene

Oh what a beautiful dream

If it could only come true

You know, you know..

What we need is a great big melting pot

Big enough to take the world and all it's got

Keep it stiring for a hundred years or more

Turning out coffee-colored people by the score

Rappers in the fires

Bishops and the gurus

We had the Beatles and the Sun-Gods

a long time ago (it's true)

But then it really didn't matter

What religion you choose

No no no

Mick and Lady Faithful

and everyone who's graceful

You know the living could be tasteful

Why don't we all get together in a lovin' machine

I'd better call up the Queen

It's only fair that she know

You know, you know..

CHORUS X 2 (to fade)

 

BEN

Ben, the two of us need look no more

We both found what we were looking for

With a friend to call my own

I'll never be alone

And you, my friend, will see

You've got a friend in me

Ben, you're always running here and there

You feel you're not wanted anywhere

If you ever look behind

And don't like what you find

There's one thing you should know

You got a place to go

I used to say "I" and "Me"

Now it's "Us", Now it's "We"

(Repeat)

Ben, most people would turn you away

I don't listen to a word they say

They don't see you as I do

I wish they would try to

I'm sure they'd think again

If they had a friend like Ben...

 

DON'T STOP LOOKING FOR LOVE

Been so long since I found someone

You came as some surprise

But I knew you were meant for me

When I looked into your eyes

So beautiful and strong

Boy where did you come from

As life passed me by

You fell from the sky

and I could hear you say

Don't stop looking for love

It can be found

In the strangest places

Just when you've given up

Along comes a miracle

That turns your life around

So don't stop, looking for love

Walking around with my head hanging

down, I felt so all alone

And your love seemd miles away

I was a heart without a home

A woman in the rain

You took the clouds away

Now bright as the sun

Our love has begun

And I could hear you say...

CHORUS

Suddenly my dream had

come and rescued me

I can't believe I finally reached the day

Now I can say...

CHORUS to fade

 

ISN'T IT A WONDER

It's the sign of the times, girl

Sad songs on the radio

It's the sign of the times, girl

As the leaves begin to go

But all these signs now,

showing on my face

Proving me wrong, taking it's place

And I pray to God

That there's more that we can do, yeah

And I pray to God

That there's more that we can show

More that we can do, yeah

Isn't It a Wonder

as a newborn baby cries

And isn't it a wonder

with the sweetness in my eyes

and isn't it a wonder

at the crossroads of my life

Isn't it a wonder?

Isn't it a wonder, to me?

It's the way of the world when,

Wrong takes hold of right

It's the way of the world

In which we've all lost sight

But isn't this world

Too simple to be true?

Holding on to memories of you

And I pray to God

That there's more that we can do, yeah

And I pray to God

That there's more that we can show

More that we can do, yeah

CHORUS

That I can see, a change in me

But I won't look back

Cos that's behind me

And after all,

Strong words are spoken

My heart will never be, never be

Never be broken...

CHORUS

That I can see, a change in me

But I won't look back

Cos that's behind me

And after all

Strong words are spoken

My heart will never be, never be

Never be broken...

 

WORDS (SPANISH-ENGLISH)

Smile an ever lasting smile

A smile can bring you near to me

Y no, no quiero ni pensar

Llorar porque no estés aquí

This world has lost its glory

Let's start a brand new story

Now my love

You think that I don't even mean

A single word I say

Que puedo hacer

Si solo con palabras

Te puedo retener

Talk in ever lasting words

And dedicate them all to me

And I will give you all my life

I'm here if you should call me

Yo sé dificil es creer

Palabras nada mas

Que puedo hacer

Si solo con palabras

Te puedo retener

It's only words

And words are all I have

To take your heart away

Da da da da da da da

Da da da da da da da da

Da da da da da da da da

Da da da da da da da da

This world has lost its glory

Let’s start a brand new story

Now my love

Yo sé dificil es creer

Palabras nada mas

CHORUS

It's only words

And words are all I have

To take your heart away

CHORUS

 

IT'S TIME

Here at home

The thoughts racing through my crazy mind

Trying to figure out

If I'm loving you this one more time

And when I got the mail

It made me close the door just right behind

On a trail of clothes

Left lying here

Thrown across the floor now

Maybe it's the way this love

was meant to be

and maybe it's the only way

for you and me...

It's time, to say goodbye

It's time, oh please don't cry girl

It's time, two reasons why

It's time, I will never lie to you

You cast your spell

But the magic has been broken down

And I'm all packed up

With empty bottles lying all around

It's like a flickering flame

That casts a shadow on the brightest day

And it does it help to know

That I feel the same

And it's gone now

Maybe it's the way this love

was meant to be

and maybe it's the only way for you and me...

repeat CHORUS

 

GAMES OF LOVE

Many years ago now

in the Garden of Love

A temptation that was watched from above

I'll be your Adam, if you'll be my Eve

So come show me that you

will not deceive

That love, just a crazy feeling

Deep and hidden meaning, it's true

And love, takes some understanding

So don't you go and break all the rules

We're talking A-B-C

I'm singing do-re-mi

I'll teach you endlessly

Games of Love

We're counting 1-2-3

I'm writing "U 4 Me"

I'll teach you endlessly

Games of Love

Listen to me now girl

'Cos you've known all along

It's a game of love so don't play it long

I'll be your Romeo and you Juliet

Just read the book and you won't forget

That love, just a crazy feeling

Deep and hidden meaning, it's true

And love, takes some understanding

So don't you go and break all the rules

repeat CHORUS

 

STRONG ENOUGH

Strong enough for two

Love see us through

Because of you

I know we're strong enough

Love see us through

Through and through

This love is strong enough for two

I believe in all that love can bring

Ha, I can see it's meant to be

And we’ll be together

(together)

You see the best in me

(forever)

We were meant to be

‘Cause I know it

Yes, I know there's always you to come home to

CHORUS

Like a child I want this love to grow

Oh, in my smile I tell it all

So we'll be

(together)

You see the best in me

(forever)

We were meant to be

‘Cause I know it

Yes, I know there's always you to come home to

CHORUS

Strong enough for two

(RAP BY SHANE!) Strong enough cos our lives are tough

We’ve been together 'cause love's no bluff

All you sexy ladies put your hands in the air

Slam your body down, like you just don't care

(together)

You see the best in me

(forever)

We were meant to be

‘Cause I know it

Yes, I know there's always you to come home to

CHORUS X 3 to fade

 

HEAVEN KNOWS

Tears run dry on a young man's face

Feel the glow of a warm embrace

Been on a boat to the

edge of somewhere

Searched for you almost everywhere

No more hills left for me to bear

Cause now I'm almost there

But baby loves' growing much stronger

From the day that you said

you were gonna be mine

From the way I was lead into your mind

Everything comes to those who wait

Like a winter for spring

And the beauty it brings

And everyone searches

For the perfect one

As Heaven Knows

As Heaven Knows

If you believe, like you know that I do

You will see I'm the one for you

Never forget when I take your hand

At last, I'm here, can't you understand

So bring on the night and I'll make it right

Bring a dull day and I'll make it bright

Cause now we're almost there

But baby loves' growing much stronger

From the day that you said you were

gonna be mine

From the day I was lead into your mind

Maybe love's making me stronger

From the day that you said you were

gonna be mine

From the day I was lead into your mind

CHORUS to fade

 

CRYING IN THE NIGHT

Alone just sitting there

Thinking of you till it hurts

You're young, so innocent

Without a care in the world

You're there but not visible

My expectations become

But do you think it's right?

And do you think it's right?

Crying in the night

For crying in the night

(ooh in the night)

My road was different

There's so much that you have to learn

A little hand in mine

And all the smiles and laughter is fine

Wherever I'll be, land or sea

I will care for you

CHORUS

Each day provides it's own gifts

Time brings all to pass

Writing comes more easily

When you've got something to say

You're young and beautiful

Have no enemy but time

In time, take time

When time does last

For time is no time

When time is passed

CHORUS to fade

 

GIVE A LITTLE

Give a little, take a little, pray a little

Give a little, you know you've got to

Take a little, just one more time

Pray a little, to make it happen

And I'd swear, I'd cross the road

But you'd avoid me

Please tell me, why?

It ain't fair, I'd call you up

But you won't answer

Just no reply

Too blind to see that ache inside

So have a heart, I'm begging you

Give a little, take a little, pray a little

Say you want to

Give a little, you know you've got to

Take a little, just one more time

Pray a little, to make it happen

Say you want me, girl

Somehow with every chance

I'll make you happy

You won't believe

Sing out loud with each and every

Waking moment

You'll fill my head

CHORUS

Say you want me, girl

And wait and see

Too blind to see that ache inside

So have a heart, I'm begging you

Say you want me

CHORUS to fade

 

SHE MOVES THROUGH THE FAIR

My young love said to me

My mother won't mind

And my father won't slight you

For your lack of kind

Then she stepped away from me

And this she did say

"It will not be long love,

till our wedding day".

She stepped away from me

and she moved through the fair

and fondly I watched her

Moved here and move there

Then she made her way homeward

with one star awake

As the swan in the evening

moves over the lake

I dreamt it last night

That my dead love came in

So softly she moved

That her feet made no din

Then she came close beside me

And this she did say

"It will not be long love,

till our wedding day".