GAIL MARTEN

A Lovely Dream
Gail Marten

 

I never knew

There could be someone like you

Then you walked into my life.

Nothing’s the same

All the rest is just a game

Since you walked into my life.

 

chorus:

The moon, the stars at night

They blaze with light

When you appear.

The empty feeling dies

My spirits rise

Darling, when you are near.

 

Are you what you seem

Or is this a lovely dream

Are you really in my life?

 

I couldn’t see

That love had plans for me

Then you walked into my life.

Everything’s changed

My whole world’s been rearranged

Since you walked into my life.

 

chorus:

My world’s a different hue

No longer blue

Since I found you.

I see you as you are

A golden star

That could rival the sun.

 

Are you what you seem

Or is this a lovely dream
Are really you in my life? 

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Always There

Gail Marten

 

You were always there for me

No one here will disagree.

You were there to dry my tears

And to chase away my fears

Always, faithfully through all the years.

 

I could always count on you

You were there to see me through

Through the fire and through the rain

Through the joy and through the pain

Be it or loss or be it gain

Always there for me.

 

You were ever at my side

You would journey far and wide

There was never any doubt

Like a trusty eagle scout

You were always there to bail me out.

 

You have been my constant friend

I’ll be with you ’til the very end

Whatever I can do for you

I will be your loyal crew

Be there when you’re feeling blue

Always there for you.

 

You were with me from the start

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart

Oceans I would cross for you

Deserts, rivers, mountains too

No one’s ever been so true to me.

 

I am ever here for you

I am here to see you through

I am here to dry your tears

And to chase away your fears

Till the sunshine reappears

Always here for you.

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Big Girl Blues

Gail Marten

 

I’m a big girl now

I’m a big girl now

I pay my own damn bills

And find my own cheap thrills

I’m a big girl now.

 

I’m a big girl now

Don’t need no help nohow

Oh, I can run my own life

Won’t be nobody’s old wife.

I’m a big girl now.

 

bridge:

When I was a little girl

I was taught to stand alone

And like the Lady says

God bless the child that’s got her own.

 

Don’t need no one to bail me out

Yes, I know what’s all about

No one can knock me down

Cause I have been around

And I’m a big girl now.

 

No one to tell me what to do

No one to start me feeling blue

Hey, I can sleep all day

And dance the night away

And spend my time with who-knows-who.

 

bridge:

When I was a little girl

I was taught to stand alone

And like the Lady says

God bless the child that’s got her own.

 

last time:

You know, I must confess

There are sometimes I realize…

If some Big Boy would come along

And help me sing my song…

He’d cut this Big Girl…down to size.

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Celibacy (blue monk)

Gail Marten

 

Celibacy. 

It’s alright by me. 

Though it’s not for everyone.

Sleeping alone

Life on your own

Not for most, but fine for some.

No compromising

Try it for yourself and see
Try it for yourself and see.

 

I’ve had my fill

Of drama and thrill

Opting now for harmony

Sleep until one

Answer to none

Responsible for only me

Reorganizing

Responsible for only me
Responsible for only me.

 

I’ve had my fun

I’ve played and I’ve won

Never much for keeping score

Been in the game

Warmed by the flame 

Then I asked myself, what for

I’m improvising

Life in one-part harmony
Diggin’ my own company.

 

I’ve had my share of walking on air

Quit while I was still ahead, 

There’s no ignoring

The tossing and snoring

Trade it for a single bed

I’m sleeping solo

As you’re leaving lock the door. 
Please lock the doo-oor.

 

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Dream With Me

Gail Marten

 

Close your eyes and dream a dream with me

At the end of day.

Catch a cloud and float above the earth

Sail the Milky Way.

 

Book a flight upon a shooting star

Move across the sky,

There is music in the silence 

It’s a cosmic lullaby.

 

bridge:

’Neath the shady sycamore

Dream a dream with me,

Possibilities unfold,

Just close your eyes and you will see.

 

Swim with shiny, silver dolphins

Through Tahiti’s blue lagoons,

Warmed by orchid scented breezes

Polynesian honeymoon

 

Ride the wind to Argentina, high 

Above the southern sea

Feel the rhythm of the tango

Be my partner, dance with me.

 

Join a caravan of nomads 

Winding through the desert night

In a trail of clove and cinnamon 

Toward the morning light.

 

bridge:

Skies ablaze with setting sun

Farewell to yesterday

Twilight beckons to the moon

Purple shadows paint the way.

 

And tomorrow at the end of day

A magic carpet ride

To imaginary places, 

We will journey you and I.

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EVERYDAY

Gail Marten

 

Ev-ery-day I wonder why,

What it is you see in me.

I know I'm nothin' special

I'm just a fool, a fool in love, that's me.

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Oh, you’re a rare edition
And I’m a paperback

You have all the savoir-faire
That I seem to lack.

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I’m an ordinary lady, you're a special kind of man, 

And everyday, in every way, I love you more and more.

If you will be my Tarzan, then I can be your Jane.

You can do your imitation of a lion's roar.

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Tell me, baby, you’re my man, and I’ll cross the burning sand

To bring you back an ice cream cone, and later on when we’re alone

I’ll feed you baked potato chips, and kiss the salt from your sweet lips

Come on baby, what you got to say?

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Oh, ev-ery-day I love you more,
Ev-ery-day the feeling’s stronger than before.

And the paradise we’re seeking is much closer than it seems

Life is but a dream.

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Oh, ev-ery-day I love you more,

And ev-ery-day the feeling’s stronger than before.

When you wake me from my slumber, morning shining in your eyes

You’re the reason, baby, I can fly.

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I know I'm not a world class lover

And with words, it’s true, I’m not so hot 

But you'll never find a woman so determined

Who will give you everything she's got.

 

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Your mystery is a region that I’m longing to explore

Feel like I could climb a mountain, or swim to distant shores.

You drive me to distraction, but the trip is so worthwhile

You say you love me everyday, but I know I love you more.

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There’s magic in the moment when you turn to me and say,

I love you so much more than words can ever, ever say.

Babe, you take my breath away . . .

Babe, you take my breath away.

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Ending:

Oh, let’s get lost, let’s lose our way

We can mosey down to Sante Fe

We’ll share a glass of Cabernet

Listen to some Marvin Gaye.

Fading refrain:

Babe, you take my breath away

You say you love me everyday, 

But, every, every, everyday
Ev-ery-day I love you more.

 

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Finish Line

Gail Marten

 

Well, your lover’s up and left you.

But your wife is (husband’s) gonna stay.

And your love life’s goin’ nowhere,

Your libido’s gone away.

Oh, you’ve given up on romance

And you’ve decided it’s OK?

 

You say your job has gone to China,

And the market’s in decline

Acquisitions dropping daily

And your shoes could stand a shine.

Just explore your options, baby

There’s no need to sit and whine.

 

Your cholesterol is rising,

And your hair is turning grey,

Oh, your weight is steady climbing

And your mother says she’s gay

The Toyota blew a gasket

You’ve had another awful day.

 

Hey you can’t predict the future

You just gotta keep on tryin’

Cause your luck could soon be changing

And things could turn out right

And you’re not finished, tiger

Hey, don’t give up the fight.

 

Oh, please trust me when I tell you

You can’t see the bottom line

Luck might be just round the corner

There ain’t no point in cryin’

And you ain’t finished, buddy

Until you’ve crossed the finish line.

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Heaven On A Tropic Shore

Gail Marten

 

Finally, we’re here together

Paradise, what could be better?

We have found our island in the sun.

Tropic breeze upon our faces

We have found our own oasis

Oh, we thought this day would never come.

 

I am here with you

You are here with me

An enchanted place

In this world by the sea.

 

Heaven on a tropic shore

This is what we’ve waited for.

 

Bathing in this lovely ocean

We have found our magic potion

Underneath a sky of endless blue.

I’m the Girl from Ipanema

You’re the only boy I dream of

Now, our long awaited rendezvous.

 

With the wind in our hair

We’re as free as the air

On this sunlit isle

Not a worry or care.

 

Heaven on a tropic shore

This is what we’ve waited for.

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Caro mio, dearest  friend

We are at the rainbow’s end

Sparkling waters kiss the golden sand.

Heaven on a tropic shore

This is what we’ve waited for

We’re together in this wonderland.

 

I am here with you

You are here with me

On this sunlit isle

We’re so easy and free.

 

Heaven on a tropic shore

This is what we’ve waited for.

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Her Point Of View

Gail Marten

 

A woman convinced against her will

Is of the same opinion still.

Consider the wisdom of her point of view.

 

A lady persuaded from her plan

Returns to be where she began.

Consider the wisdom of her point of view.

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bridge:

If she says that black is white,

If she says that day is night,

Quite contrary though it seems,

It doesn’t mean she's not right. 

 

Unusual logic you could say,

But there can be more than one way,

Original thoughts are far between and few.

 

A woman convinced against her will

Is of the same opinion still.

Consider the wisdom of her point of view.

 

A sister who goes against the grain

Is charting out a new terrain.

Consider the wisdom of her point of view.

 

bridge:

If she says that left is right,

If she says that dark is light,

Quite contrary though it seems,

It doesn’t mean she’s not right. 

 

Unusual logic you could say,

But there can be more than one way,

Original thoughts are far between and few.

 

tag:

Just open your mind you might learn something new.

Something new, try something new.

Just open your mind you might learn something new.

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Here and Now

Gail Marten

 

It's here and now from here on in.

Let's make a vow, begin again.

This time we'll make it last, my friend.

Better late than never.

 

Erase the past and start anew

Another chance for me and you.

This time we'll make it through.

Better late than never.

 

It's here and now from here on out

Beyond a shadow of a doubt 

Let’s see what it’s all about

Better late than never. 

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tag:

Now or never . . . now and forever.

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