Lea
Sheldan
MY LYRICS PAGE
Snowflake In A Storm
The railroad tracks are broken. The gravel’s turned to dust
Twilight is shimmering with a lazy coat of rust
I’d throw away tomorrow if you would keep me warm
But tomorrow’s come and go like a snowflake in a storm
The wind is dry and cracked, now. Wailing out of tune
A verse without direction or a night without the moon
Nothing really matters when your heart is torn
And tumbling aimlessly like a snowflake in a storm
Like a snowflake in a storm
On a cold, frosty morn
A snowflake in a storm
Take me down the winding road to dreams of yesterday
Past the wounded lover’s song where I cannot say
Hold me to your body please don’t go away
I need you like I never have before
I’m frozen and I’m empty, a voice without a sound
A deserted Ferris wheel spinning round and round
Nothing lasts forever when nothing’s being born
I’m drifting without reason like a snowflake in a storm
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Like a snowflake in a storm
On a cold, frosty morn
A snowflake in a storm
Like a snowflake in a storm
No one to keep me warm
A snowflake in a storm
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written by Mark Sheldan
copyright 1990 Socan
River Rat
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Walking down the highway kicking up the dirt
Wishing I was fishing when a bee flies up my - oh whee
I’m a river rat looking for a creek to dip my feet ooh ooh whee
Get your floating device head out around noon Leave behind your troubles and swim away your blues
Be a river rat looking for a creek to dip your feet ooh ooh whee
Where there’s water I’ll be bound
There’s a river in every town
If you want me I’ll be floating around ooh ooh whee
It’s a peaceful feeling floating down the stream
Lick that taste of sunshine warming up my - ooh whee
I’m a river rat looking for a creek to dip my feet ooh ooh whee
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Where there’s water I’ll be bound
There’s a river in every town
If you want me I’ll be floating around
ooh ooh whee ooh ooh whee
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Where there’s water I’ll be bound
There’s a river in every town
If you want me I’ll be floating around
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I'm a river rat looking for a creek to dip my feet
Ooh Ooh Whee Ooh Ooh Whee Ooh Ooh Whee
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written by Lea Sheldan
copyright 2018 SOCAN
Light a Fire
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Another white winter is coming to town
The wind is a-howling, leaves falling down
Light a fire pass the coffee around
There’s two at your table and a baby on the way
Your wife is looking tired, it could happen any day
Light a fire pass the water around
Light a fire, oh, light a fire
You’re in between jobs, out of work once again
Spent all your money trying to make ends meet ends
Light a fire pass the dollar around
A nightmare in the city trying to get through the day
You made a mistake that you can’t take away
Light a fire pass the bottle around
Light a fire, oh, light a fire
Your spirit is weary you’re drifting away
You know you ain’t ready to face judgment day
Light a fire pass the bible around
Another white winter has come into town
Gather your family and friends in your arms
Light a fire pass the loving around
Light a fire, oh, light a fire
Light a fire, oh, light a fire
Light a fire, oh, light a fire
Light a fire, oh, light a fire
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written by Lea Sheldan
copyright 2011 socan
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You’re Gone
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When I first met you, you flashed that smile
It was perfect for a little while
You brought me flowers and rubbed my feet
Gave me presents took me out to eat
But that, that was oh, so long ago
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You made me happy, life was sweet
But you made promises that you didn’t keep
You had me crying, I didn’t understand
Soon I realized, you’re a different man
And now, now I know, your goodness is gone
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Tell me baby, what went wrong?
I give you everything you want
But you throw it all away
Something’s changing in your heart
It’s been tearing us apart
Now you’ve got the nerve to say
That loving me was all wrong
Thank goodness you’re gone
You started drinking, it made you mean
At every party you caused a scene
You say it’s over, I’m not so sad
This crazy love affair has burned me bad
And now, now I thank goodness you’re gone
You’re gone, gone, gone, gone, gone.
Thank goodness you’re gone
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written by Lea Sheldan
copyright 2018 Socan
You Are My Man
Do I take a chance and step over the line
Will I be alright or will I go blind?
Well, we’ve come this far
Now I’m in your hands
Tell me this is love and you are my man
I must be crazy but I’ve fallen for you are
Everything I’ve always wanted and more you can
Take all my troubles and melt them away with your
Kisses that tickle there’s sunshine all day
I know that you’re a sure thing
Ill bet all my money on you, honey
Cause you give me all the loving I need
One more minute without you in it
Is more than I can stand
You are my man (you are my man)
My heart it skips when we sit on the back porch
And watch the moon glow down on our lucky paradise
Your eyes caress me and I get to be in the
Greatest love story that’s playing in town
I know that you’re a sure thing
I’ll bet all my money on you, honey
Cause you give me all the loving I need
One more minute without you in it
Is more than I can stand
You are my man (you are my man)
You are my man (you are my man)
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written by Lea Sheldan
copyright 1995 Socan
Don't Be A Scrooge Lea Sheldan copyright 2018 Socan
There was a man, we’ll call him Scrooge
His selfish life had made him cruel
He couldn’t feel, he didn’t care
His lonely heart was cold and bare
Scrooge didn’t know it, so he couldn’t
The joy of Christmas is a peace, lovin’ business
It’s all about the kindness, so shine your brightest
And don’t be blue, Christmas is for you!
If you’re in trouble and feeling pain
The hurt will pass and you’ll smile again
Open your heart and hear those bells
It’s Christmas time and all is well
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Scrooge didn’t know it, so he couldn’t
The joy of Christmas is a peace, lovin’ business
It’s all about the kindness, so shine your brightest
And don’t be blue, Christmas is for you!
You don’t need money or fancy things
To feel the magic that Christmas bring
Reach out to family and hug your friends
You’ll find the kind of love that never ends
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Scrooge didn’t know it, so he couldn’t
The joy of Christmas is a peace, lovin’ business
It’s all about the kindness, so shine your brightest
And don’t be blue, Christmas is for you!
No, don’t be blue, Christmas is for you
Don’t be a Scrooge, Christmas is for me and you
Love Is Like the Wind
Let the wind blow through me, let the rain fall on down
What can it matter to a heart full of love
Everyone is just like me, alone in a crowd
Let the rain fall on down and let love blow me around
I’ve been through it, there’s nothing to it
I’ve lost at love before
I learned many lessons, I know so much more
When I get back on my feet again, the rain will end
I won’t always be this lonely and blowin’ in the wind
We were laughin’, then it happened
You opened up the door
You taught me how to love you and oh, so much more
When you walked away, I nearly drowned in the tears that I cried
Now I’m wandering blind, watching love pass me by
So let the wind blow through me, let the rain fall on down
What does it matter now that you are long gone
Everyone is not like me, they’ll fall in love again
So let the rain fall on down, let the rain drown my heart
Let the rain come on down and let love blow me around.
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Written by Lea Sheldan
copyright 1994 Socan
Keep On Keeping On​
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You can’t get on your feet
Life is incomplete
Everything is wrong
Just keep on keeping on
There’s no use worrying
The world ain’t gonna change
And you’re right where you belong
Just keep on keeping on
Keep on keeping on 3X
Your bankroll is a bust
You don’t know who to trust
The good times can’t be gone
Keep on keeping on 3X
Stand up and fight the fight
Love is gonna make it right Make it right
Keep on keeping on 3X
It’s a gamble to survive
Always one or two steps behind
Gotta laugh and play along
And keep on keeping on
You’re running out of time
All you see is crime
You gonna make it through the storm
Keep on keeping on 3X
Stand up for what you believe
Love is gonna set you free Set you free
Keep on keeping on 9X
Stand up and fight the fight
Love is gonna make it right Make it right
Keep on keeping on …
You got to keep moving on . . . Set you free
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