Uncle Barnaby Song Lyrics
1. A Life of Its Own
by David Stumph
Verse 1:
Things don’t always go as you plan
You do the best you can
You go through life go find your way
And meet some kind of plan
My mind was set to live life alone
Let the music fill my soul
You came along and I realized
Life can, have a mind of its own
Chorus:
To be alone has advantages
You might not understand
But relationships can find you
And grab you by the hand
Without a warning, and without a clue
You can love again!
Verse 2:
My music Comes from my heart
I try to make it my own
Life can take unexpected turns
And send you packing back home.
You turned my head, you turned me around,
You opened up my mind
Now I see, there’s a way to blend
Harmonies of every kind
Chorus:
Going solo has advantages
You might not understand
Collaborations can find you
And take you by the hand
Without a warning, and without a clue
You’re on the road again!
Verse 3:
Things don’t always go as you plan
You do the best you can
You go through life to find your way
And meet some kind of plan
My mind was set to live life alone
Let the music fill my soul
Then you came along and I realized
Life can have a mind of its own
Chorus:
To be together has advantages
It’s easy to understand
Surround your life with harmonies
And brings meaning to what you do
Without a warning, and without a clue
You see another view
2. Better World
By David Stumph
Verse 1:
Woke up to a beautiful day
Living in the USA
The sun is shining on my face
And there’s hope among the human race
But everywhere you look
There’s an asterisk in the book
And they want to leave us in disgrace
Verse 2:
But what troubles me today
Is what standing in the way
We’ve got division and we’ve got hate
That just won’t seem to go away
It’s time we settle done
And take a look around
And try to find a better way
Chorus:
If there’s going to be a change
It won’t come from the top
It’s gonna have to come from you and me
You know we’re better than that
And with a tip of the hat
We’re standing for humanity
Verse 3:
Charlottesville is in every town
And Sandy Hook is still unbound
And leadership just can’t be found
They only want to drag us down
All they can see
I what matters to thee
And the rest of us just aren’t around
Chorus:
If there’s going to be a change
It won’t come from the top
It’s gonna have to come from you and me
You know we’re better than that
And with a tip of the hat
We’re standing for humanity
Verse 4:
And It makes me sad to see
What’s becoming of our Mother Earth
As we strip away her dignity
And line our pockets with all she’s worth
The future will hold
Pockets lined with gold
And living with hypocrisy.
Chorus:
If there’s going to be a change
It won’t come from the top
It’s got to come from you and me
You know we’re better than that
And with a tip of the hat
We’re standing firm for humanity
Verse 5:
But what troubles me today
Lining in the U.S.A.
We’ve got division and we’ve got hate
That just won’t seem to go away
It’s time we settle done
And take a look around
And try to find a better way
It’s time we settle done
And take a look around
And try to find a better way
3. Big Brown Eyes
by David Stumph
Verse 1:
[Met a little girl, about a month ago
Had big brown eyes, that wouldn't let go
She had a hold, a hold on me
Didn't ever want her to set me free
I fell hard and I fell deep
I fell so far I could not sleep
Chorus-A:
Now every time I close my eyes
I see her face and those big brown eyes
And I the morning when I see the sun rise
I here her voice and I
break down and cry
Verse 2:
Woke up this morning to cloudy skies
No sun shining, no stars in my eyes
No moon light, to show me the way
I couldn't find the light of day
I looked around and she was gone
It was her time to be movin’ on
Chorus B:
Now I can't forget her, can't get her, out of my mind
And I keep dreamin’, keep believin’ she gonna be mine
Chorus-A:
Now every time I close my eyes
I see her face and those big brown eyes
And I the morning when I see the sun rise
I here her voice and I
break down and cry
Verse #3:
I must be crazy, must be sick in the head
I keep thinkin’ ‘bout the things she said
She said she’d always be my girl
Sent my head spinning in a whirl
Now that she gone, I can't go on
I just sit here and sing this song
Chorus B:
Now I can't forget her, can't get her, out of my mind
And I keep dreamin’, keep believin’ she gonna be mine
Chorus B:
Now I can't forget her, can't get her, out of my mind
And I keep dreamin’, keep believin’ she gonna be mine
4. Blind Peace
Lyrics: Richard Raitano; Music: David Stumph
Verse 1:
When you see us on the street
We may not always catch your eye
You’ll look warily upon us
And pass us by
Our eyes are not hollow
Our souls are not dry
Verse 2:
There are things that we must carry
That sometimes weigh us down
A burden we all shoulder
From a time we would rather leave behind
A dream got suddenly bad
And a peace that has gone blind
Bridge:
Names etched in a cold black wall
A memorial to a violent deadly past
Where youth fell in vain
And souls live eternal
In red dust and in rain
Verse 3:
These are the things we carry
That often weigh us down
A burden we all shoulder
From a time we would rather leave behind
Where dreams went suddenly bad
And peace chose to be blind
And peace chose to be blind
Where youth fell in vain
And souls live eternal
In red dust and in rain
In red dust and in rain
In red dust and in rain
5. Bluebird
By Richard Raitano and David Stumph
Verse 1:
Bluebird, protect my child
Keep him from all woe
Wise owl, teach him well
Teach him how to capture snow
Oak tree, watch him grow
Verse 2:
Brought to me like the dawn
Like a little fawn
Sunshine wrapped in clouds
Sunshine helps the ßowers grow
Even through the winter snow
Verse #3:
Brought to me like the dawn
Like a little fawn
Sunshine wrapped in clouds
Sunshine helps the flowers grow
Even through the winter snow
You shine a very special way
And that is why...We named you....Jay.
6. Celestial Lights
David Stumph
Verse 1:
The shadow of a dark celestial light
Passes by my window through the night
Ordinarily I’d be afraid
But I found its you, you’ve got to have your way
Chorus:
Of tantalizing my mind
To thinking that I need you by my side
But we said goodbye,
I think that’s all that need be said
I’m leaving every thought of you dead
The memory of you is dead
Verse 2:
I ignore every thing that you do
It’s basically because I can’t see you
Why can’t you understand my ways have changed
And I don’t need you here to rearrange
Chorus:
To rearrange my life,
to some kind of thing you had in mind
But we said goodbye,
I think that’s all that need be said
I’m leaving every thought of you dead
The memory of you is dead
Bridge:
Hey, hey, get out of my way, girl,
your wasting my time
Hey, hey, get out of my way, girl,
my precious time
Whoa, Whoa, get out of my way, Whoa
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa
Verse 1:
The shadow of a dark celestial light
Passes by my window through the night
Ordinarily I’d be afraid
But I found it’s you, you’ve got to have your way
Chorus:
Of tantalizing my mind
To thinking that I need you by my side
But we said goodbye,
I think that’s all that need be said
I’m leaving every thought of you dead
The memory of you is dead
The memory of you is dead
The memory of you is dead....
7. Down on Wells Street
by David Stumph
Verse 1:
Early in the decade
I was living on by own
Lived down on Wells Street
And Chicago was me home
Met lots of ladies
but I never stayed around too long
I’d hang around from night till dawn
And by morning I’d be gone
I was a runaway
from a long, long time ago
Verse 2:
Till I met this ladies
She was young and fair and wise
Neither one of us hesitated
With loneliness in our eyes j
She had lots of lovers
But she never stayed around too long
She’d hang around from night till dawn
And by morning she’d be gone
She was a runaway
from a long, long time ago
Verse 3:
We walked in the rain
And we talked of each other’s pains
Ate sardine sandwiches
And nothing was arranged
Kept each other awake all night
Laughing at the moon
I fell asleep in my rocking chair
And when I woke up she was gone
Verse 4:
Early in the decade
I was living on my own
Lived down on Wells Street
And Chicago was my home
Whenever I see the rain
and whenever I feel the pain
I think about the days to come
And will I ever see her again
Outro:
She was a runaway
from a long, long time ago
She was a runaway
from a long, long time ago
She was a runaway
from a long, long time ago
She was a runaway
from a long, long time ago
8. Goin’ North
by David Stumph
Verse 1:
It’s OK, It’s alright, I can see it in your eyes
You don’t want me around here anymore
It’s OK, It’s alright, There’s no need to apologies
I’m a leavin’ on the next train goin’ north
CHORUS:
I’m goin’ north, (ANSWER) I’m goin’ north
I’m goin’ north, (ANSWER) I’m goin’ north
I’m leavin’ on the next train, goin’ north
Verse 2:
When I came to this town, I had a love to keep me warm
Now she has gone and closed the door
Now this town is empty, And I’ve got to travel on
I’m leavin’ on the next train, goin’ north
Chorus:
I’m goin’ north, (ANSWER) I’m goin’ north
I’m goin’ north, (ANSWER) I’m goin’ north
I’m leavin’ on the next train, goin’ north
Chorus:
I’m goin’ north, (ANSWER) I’m goin’ north,
I’m goin’ north, (ANSWER) I’m goin’ north
I’m leavin’ on the next train, goin’ north
Verse 3:
My train’s a comin’, Can’t you hear that lonesome whistle blow?
I can’t wait to get out of this town
My train’s a comin’, Goin’ where those chilly winds blow
I’m a leavin’ on the next train goin’ north
Chorus:
I’m goin’ north, (ANSWER) I’m goin’ north,
I’m goin’ north, (ANSWER) I’m goin’ north
I’m leavin’ on the next train, goin’ north
Outro:
I’m a leavin’ on the next train goin’ north
I’m a leavin’ on the next train goin’ north
My little darlin’
I’m a leavin’ on the next train goin’ north
9. High Flying Bird
by Billy Edd Wheeler
Verse 1:
There’s a high flyin’ bird
Way up in the sky
Sometimes I wonder does she look down
As she flies on by
Ridin’ on the air so easy
In the sky
Chorus:
Look at me here
I’m rooted like a tree here
You got to, sit down
Can’t cry
Can’t fly
I’m gonna die blues
Verse 2:
Sun comes along
And lights up the day
When she gets tired
She just moves on over the way
Risin’ in the east
She lights up the day
Chorus:
Look at me here
I’m rooted like a tree here
You got to, sit down
Can’t cry
Can’t fly
I’m gonna die blues
Verse 3:
I had friend
Who wished he could fly
So one day he spread his wings
To the sky
Spread his wing to the sky
And he up and died
Chorus:
Look at me here
I’m rooted like a tree here
You got to, sit down
Can’t cry
Can’t fly
I’m gonna die.... blues
Outro:
Sit down Can’t cry Can’t fly
I’m gonna die blues
Sit down Can’t cry Can’t fly
I’m gonna die blues
Sit down Can’t cry Can’t fly
Oh Lord I’m gonna die blues
I got those stationary blues
Sit down Can’t cry Can’t fly
I’m gonna die.... blues
10. Little One
Lyrics by Richard Raitano; music by David Stumph
Verse 1:
Little one
As you lie sleeping
In you mama’s arms
Love is the only thing I feel
No matter what the world does
these moments are what’s real
Little one
Verse 2:
Little One
As you lie sleeping
Love is the only thing I see
In your eyes
I see tomorrow
And how it should be
for you and for me, Ooooo
Little one
Chorus:
Little one
We want to give you hope
A hope you can believe in
Leave you a world
A world, You can live in
This is my promise to you
Little one
Verse 3:
Little one
As you lie sleeping
In your daddy’s arms
Love is the only thing I feal
No matter what the world does
These moments are what’s real
Little one
Chorus:
Little one
We want to give you dreams
Dreams you can believe in
Leave you a world
A world you can live in
Oh.... little one
This is our promise to you
Oh.... Little one
This is our silent prayer for you
Oh.... Little one
Oh.... Little one
11. Morning Dream
Lyrics by John Biddleman, Music by David Stumph
Verse 1:
Morning drafted in like tragedy
Through my door
This is not like any morning
I’ve ever known before
Chorus:
I got up much too far
My thoughts began to char
Morning dream, Morning dream
Is with me
Chorus:
I got up much too far
My thoughts began to char
Morning dream, Morning dream
Is with me
Verse 2:
My mind began a myriad of
Mazes in my head
Spinning, churning like a whirlwind
In my head
Chorus:
Time, I felt, was no more
Knocking at my door
Was Morning dream, Morning dream
Is with me
Chorus:
Time, I felt, was no more
Knocking at my door
Was Morning dream, Morning dream
Is with me
Verse 3:
I....... got up
And to my dismay
Everyone was still
Statuettes of clay
Chorus:
Waking was harder still
It nearly broke my will
I muttered forsooth, morning truth
Is with me
Chorus:
Waking was harder still
It nearly broke my will
I muttered forsooth, morning truth
Is with me
I muttered forsooth, morning truth
Is with me
12. October Rain
by Richard Raitano and David Stumph
Verse 1:
October rain fell relentlessly
On the avenues of my mind
You were there contentedly
Unrefined
Chorus:
When the wet sounds
Come bouncing
My thoughts around
I fell within you
With just one look
Love is ever an new
An undying book
Verse 2:
Warm bodies sleeping
Loving and keeping
That human feel they can’t destroy
What is real
Chorus:
When the dark sounds
Come seeping
I can’t hear you
I’m too busy sleeping
With love
With love
With love
With love in my heart
Bridge:
Let it rain, Let it rain
Ooo, let it rain
Let it rain, Let it rain
Ooo, let it rain
Chorus:
When the dark sounds
Come seeping
I can’t hear you
I’m too busy sleeping
With love
With love
With love
With love in my heart
Bridge:
Let it rain, Let it rain
Ooo, let it rain
Let it rain, Let it rain
Ooo, let it rain
Let it rain, Let it rain
Ooo, let it rain
Let it rain, Let it rain
Ooo, let it rain
Let it rain, Let it rain
Ooo, let it rain
Let it rain, Let it rain
Ooo, let it rain
Let it rain, Let it rain
Ooo, let it rain
Let it rain, Let it rain
Ooo, let it rain
13. On My Way Home
Lyrics and music by David Stumph
Verse 1:
My pack is heavy, my knee are weak
And I’m a long way from home
I’ve been on the road for many a day
And I hope it won’t be too long
I’m on my way home
Verse 2:
Sun is burning down my neck
And it’s now nearly noon
Morning has come and gone
And there’s still no clue
I’m on my way home
Chorus:
I can see the morning and the sun rise in her eyes
If I could catch a ride, I might make it home tonight
Every time someone passes me by
Tears fill my eyes, it’s not hard to understand
Why. I’m on my way home
Verse 3:
My journey’s done, I said hello everyone
Now I need my rest
I can see the morning and the sun arise
As I lay down my head on her breast
Lay down my head on her breast
Chorus:
I can see the morning and the sun rise in her eyes
If I could catch a ride, I might make it home tonight
Every time someone passes me by
Tears fill my eyes, it’s not hard to understand
Why. I’m on my way home
I’m on my way home
I’m on my way home
14. Revelations
by David Stumph
Verse 1:
When we wake up in the morning
Morning sun across your face
The morning brings a brand new place
Every day a revelation,
every night... celebrations
Verse 2:
When your lying here beside me
Candle light in you eye
I see that love I can't deny
Every day a revelation,
every night... celebrations
Chorus:
Every day, a different place
Every night, a different face
Even though nothing’s changed
It’s just the way I see...you...
Verse 3:
And when I hear you say you love me
I know I’ll never see the rain
I can’t recall when last it came
Every day a revelation,
every night... celebrations
Chores:
Every day, a different place
Every night, a different face
Even though nothing’s changed
It’s just the way I see...you...
Verse #3:
And when I hear you say you love me
I know I’ll never see the rain
I can’t recall when last it came
Every day.... celebration
15. Somewhere in Colorado
lyrics: Judy Parker; Music: David Stumph
Verse 1:
There is a place
along an upward rustic trail
Somewhere in Colorado
I... see it
as I take a deep cleansing breath
of the fresh Colorado pine air
Chorus:
Stopping for a look
Drinking in the constant sound
of the nearby brook
Boulders call to every passing soul
to join in their contemplation of
All the beauty around.
Somewhere in Colorado
Somewhere in Colorado
Verse 2:
Six miles into our dance
I didnt know it then
That I would revisit this place
Time and again
To rekindle the calm
And oooo..the innocence
The magic that fires my soul
Chorus:
Stopping for a ook
Drinking in the constant sound
of the nearby brook
Boulders call to every passing soul
to join in their contemplation of
All the beauty around.
Somewhere in Colorado
Somewhere in Colorado
Somewhere in Colorado
16. Triple ADD Blues
(Advances Aging Attention Deficit Disorder Blues)
Verse 1:
I set out this morning
To clean up my kitchen
Put away some dishes
And an old oven mitten
From the corner of my eye I spied
An empty dog food dish
Reached for his food, but grabbed
A can of tuna fish
I thought, hmmm,
Must be time for lunch
I mixed up some grub and sat down
To have a munch
Chorus:
Ooo it sucks to get old
Things don’t go in straight lines, any more
Your mind wonders, so I’ve been told
And memories blur, but
It’ll get done In due time
I got the ADD, triple ADD blues!
I got the ADD, triple ADD blues!
Verse 2:
Walking my dog and
Planning the rest of my day
How bout some grocery shopping
Then got bills to pay
Got home from walking
Opened the frigerator door
Stood there a wonderin’
What I opened the refrigerator for
Retraced my steps and realized
I just wanted a snack
Went back and grabbed
an entire 6-pack
Thought about my grandkids
Should arrange for some FaceTime
Then was distracted
By that feeling of nap time again
Chorus:
So it sucks to get old
Things don’t go in straight lines, any more
Your mind wonders, so I’ve been told
And memories blur, but
It’ll get done In due time
I got the ADD, triple ADD blues!
I got the ADD, triple ADD blues!
Verse 3:
It all comes back around
I’m back in my kitchen
Still have work to do, and there’s
No point in bitchin’
My dog lets me know,
Without hesitation
His dish is still empty, And he...
Needs his libation
The bills on the table
Call out for attention
So I Grabbed my checkbook
And, oh, Oh, did I mention...
Chorus:
Ooo it sucks to get old
Things don’t go in straight lines any more
Your mind wonders, so I’ve been told
And memories blur, but
It’ll get done In due time
I got the ADD, Triple ADD blues!
I got the ADD, Triple ADD blues!
SPOKEN:
Thought I had a way To end the song
Just can’t seem to remember right now
Kind of goes in circles don’t it?
Just keeps coming back around
Like this chord progression
Just keeps coming back around
Maybe we should just fade it out
Hmmm, yah... that should work,
Let’s fade it out
Hear we go - fading away
Growing older and fading away
I got the ADD, Triple ADD blues!
I got the ADD, Triple ADD blues!
17. When You Loss Somebody
by David Stumph
Pre-chorus
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Chorus:
When you loss somebody and you all alone
On this long lonesome road
When you loss somebody and your heart sinks low
You’re carrying a heavy load
Gotta stay out on the road
Keep your head straight on the road
Verse 1:
Silence is deafening. With thoughts from the past
A love that is always. A part of your cast
An anchor that binds. Your heart and your soul
And life keeps you out in the road
Pre-chorus
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Chorus:
When you loss somebody. And you all alone
On this long lonesome road
When you loss somebody. And your heart sinks low
You’re carrying a heavy load
Gotta stay out on the road
Keep your head straight on the road
Verse 2:
Keep on moving forward. One step at a time
No need to worry if it’s yours or it’s mine
You do what you can. You do what has to be done
And you’ll know when it’s the one
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Chorus:
When you loss somebody. And you all alone
On this long lonesome road
When you loss somebody. And your heart sinks low
You’re carrying a heavy load.
Gotta stay out on the road
Keep your head straight on the road
Verse 3:
Out on the highway. From town to town
Visits and shows. Keep your feet on the ground
Music, sees what lies ahead
And your tour keeps a-rollin’ along
Pre-chorus
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Chorus:
When you loss somebody. And you all alone
On this long lonesome road
When you loss somebody. And your heart sinks low
You’re carrying a heavy load.
Gotta stay out on the road
Keep your head straight on the road
Outro:
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo
Ooo Ooo, Ooo Ooo