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Measure of Her Pain
05:04
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The Measure Of Her Pain
Joe Ozier Geoff Thurman
As the ocean breeze sets her mind at ease With the taste of wine on her lips In the turquoise bay where the waters sway At the touch of her fingertips
It’s the clearest sky in the dead of night With a shroud of stars up above It’s the perfect time to realize That she’s in a broken love
A song is born to gratify when drinking from this well Of everything that matters now from Heaven and from Hell In innocence she bares herself to seek what she would gain From just beneath the melody The measure of her pain
From behind the scene and the fine cuisine A foretelling darkness descends She begins to cry in a sad good-bye She succumbs to the tragic end In innocence she bares herself to seek what she would gain From just beneath the melody The measure of her pain
A song is born to gratify when drinking from this well Of everything that matters now from Heaven and from Hell
Follow me Hear the beat Let me help you see Feel the flow Get to know The sour sun and sea
It’s a bitter pill but she takes it still When tomorrow is quite unclear In the troubled bay on her dying day She prays to persevere
A song is born to gratify when drinking from this well Of everything that matters now from Heaven and from Hell In innocence she bares herself to seek what she would gain From just beneath the melody The measure of her pain....The measure of her pain
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Bad Dog & it's Bone
04:35
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Intro - quiet neighborhood w/ barking dogs in distance) singer “howls & growls” through song!
CHORUS 1
I CAN’T RECALL A TIME WHE I WAS-E ALONE
IT WAS-C# JUST YOU AND ME
A BAD DOG AND IT’S BONE * A BAD-A# DOG & IT’S BONE
(Full band starts here)
Verse 1 (100 bpm)
WHY CAN’T YOU JUST LOVE ON ME * WHY YOU ALWAYS CHEW
I AM RUNNING CIRCLES HERE * FRETTING OVER YOU
I SMELL RIGHT THROUGH ALL YOUR LIES * MAKES YOU SO IRATE (1 octave up)
SO YOU SEND ME TO DOG HOUSE * LEAVE ME EMPTY PLATE (1 octave up)
(Epic james bond)
I’M ALWAYS COMING AROUND-C * U’R ALWAYS PUTTING DOWN-C
I’M ALWAYS COMING AROUND-C * U’R ALWAYS CHEWIN ME DOWN (vocal tone drops into a growl)
CHORUS 2
I CAN’T RECALL A TIME * WHEN I WAS ALONE
IT WAS JUST YOU AND ME * A BAD-A DOG-G AND IT’S BONE * A BAD DOG AND IT’S BONE-
Short jam
VERSE 2 7/5
ANXIOUS WHEN YOU DON’T COME HOME * THEN WHEN YOU APPEAR
EXCITEMENT GETS ME PUNISHED * WHEN YOU SAY COME HERE
INSTEAD OF US TOGETHER * YOU SEEK OTHERS TOO
I JUST NEED TO BREAK YOUR LEASH * RUN AWAY FROM YOU
I’M ALWAYS COMING AROUND * U’R ALWAYS PUTTING DOWN
I’M ALWAYS COMING AROUND * U’R ALWAYS CHEWIN ME DOWN OH…
BRIDGE
DON’T KNOW WHY * YOU TREAT ME SO BAD
I’M THE BEST * FRIEND THAT YOU’VE HAD
SO WHO’S NEXT * WHO WILL IT BE
I GET CHEWED UP * BY WHO YOU WILL SEE
INSTEAD OF ME OH X2 (vocal drops into a growl)
CHORUS 3
(vocal only) I CAN’T RECALL A TIME * WHEN I WAS ALONE
IT WAS- JUST YOU AND ME *
100 bpm - (full band restarts here to end)
A BAD DOG AND IT’S BONE X 3
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Day of Heave Ho
04:07
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Working late-On the docks up past dawn-Clearing up gear as the big storm gets on-Dreading the bone chilling walk up Lighthouse Hill-In my mind-Forty years from today-When I made two treasured lives fade straight away-Drowning in guilt from feasting on my thrill
Now I stand to greet wretched winds-A cold daunting task that leads to my end-The moment comes to face my final will-Looking back on the course of my life-The least of the good bringing most of the strife-I have to swallow down this bitter pill
But hell no-I don’t want to go-To the land of the dead-On the Day of Heave Ho-Things that I have to let go-On the Day of Heave Ho
The winds start to blow-And the cradle soon rocks-The hag from the sea spins her web while she stalks-Her sinister cackle sounds the fear she brings-It’s all about me and the villain I’ve been-The deeds I have done and atoning for sin-If I don’t go now she will torment me time and again
So hell no-I don’t want to go-To the land of the dead-On the Day of Heave Ho-Things that I have to let go-On the Day of Heave Ho
Now I yearn for those simpler days-The sweetness of love free from my shady ways-I see my soul as fodder for the Krill-The taste of my life is a
bittersweet tear-I know in my heart I’m not coming back here-The man I would be if only I didn’t kill
So hell no-I don’t want to go-To the land of the dead-On the Day of Heave Ho-Things that I have to let go-On the Day of Heave Ho
Joe Ozier
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Joe Ozier Music
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Gracious Troubador
Joe Ozier
I’m inclined * To unwind * When I ponder * The theories in my mind
I like things * like my strings * Always strumming * And singing to the kings
I’m unique * When I seek * I discover * The things that I can tweak
Play along * Sing my song * I’ve been driven * Been the one who’s strong
I drove the long highways * While in the driving rain
I took on all the things * That lessened my own pain
And when it got to hot * I took on even more
And then I stepped right up * Gracious Troubadour
Short Jam
Helping Friends * Get good ends * Inspiration * Is what I did intend
As I stand * Heart in hand * Stage is calling * A venue for my band
But I’m sprung * In my tongue * Can’t be singing * When On the iron lung
Lay me down * In a gown * It’s time to go * I think I hear the sound
I drove the long highways * while in the driving rain
I took on all the things * that lessened my own pain
And when it got to hot * I took on even more
I always stepped right up * Gracious Troubadour
Short Jam
On this day * Went away * I expired * Much to my dismay
Now I’m gone * Could be wrong * End of journey * My records will play on
So long wife * And my strife * Now forever * I’m in the afterlife
Apogee * Is to be * So It goes * Just how it went for me
Full Jam to end
I drove the long highways * While in the driving rain
I took on all the things * That lessened my own pain
And when it got to hot * I took on even more
I always stepped right up * Gracious Troubadour
I always stepped right up * Gracious Troubadour
I always stepped right up * Gracious Troubadour…
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Astronaut
04:11
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verse
BLASTING OFF FROM * PLANET CHAIR * FACING WRATH OF * MOMMIES STARE
PUSHING EVERY BUTTON * THAT I SEE
HEARING WATCHING FAMILY * FEARING WHAT IS HAPPENING
I HAVE QUESTIONS * THERE IS NO REPLY
chorus
I GO FLYING * IN THE AIR * LAUNCHING TO MY SECRET LAIR
I CAN BE AN * ASTRONAUT ONE DAY
BUT MOTHER FATHER * BROTHERS TOO * ALL DESERTED * YOU KNOW WHO
THEY SAID YOU STAY * HOME WITH DOG TODAY
verse
WHEN WHAT I WANT MEANT * NOT A THING * ABANDONMENT I * HAD TO CLING
AND “NO” YOU CAN’T GO * ADULTS ONLY * WE GOTTA GO BYE JOE
THEY ALL LANDED * SOMEWHERE SAFE * LEFT BEHIND A * HOMELESS WAIF
I GOT NO HELP FROM * JUST BAD ADVISE * WE GOTTA GO BYE JOE
chorus
I GO FLYING IN THE AIR * LAUNCHING TO MY SECRET LAIR
I CAN BE AN * ASTRONAUT ONE DAY
BUT MOTHER FATHER * BROTHERS TOO * ALL DESERTED * YOU KNOW WHO
THEY SAID YOU STAY * HOME WITH DOG TODAY
short jam
bridge
MY FAMILY * EACH SHOT ME IN * MY VERY CORE
MY FAMILY’S * NOT FAMILY * NOW ANYMORE
I ALWAYS FELT * TO THEM I COULDN’T * ADD A THING
ABANDONMENT * IT ALWAYS HAD * A NASTY STING
I’VE ALWAYS BEEN * THE VICTIM IN * THE FAMILY COUP
SUPPORT FOR ME * I’D NEVER SEE * MY LAUNCH COME THROUGH
chorus
I GO FLYING * IN THE AIR * LAUNCHING TO MY * SECRET LAIR
I CAN BE AN * ASTRONAUT ONE DAY
BUT MOTHER FATHER * BROTHERS TOO * ALL DESERTED * YOU KNOW WHO
THEY SAID YOU STAY * HOME WITH DOG TODAY
Short jam to end
Chorus
(Some of the new sounds enter to end-“Houston we have a problem” & sputnick space sounds)
I GO FLYING * IN THE AIR * LAUNCHING TO MY SECRET LAIR
I CAN BE AN * ASTRONAUT ONE DAY
I CAN BE AN * ASTRONAUT ONE DAY…
Music stops –sung like Hopeful Child in the silence of space
I CAN BE AN * ASTRONAUT ONE DAY
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Bring Your Heart Tonight
03:48
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So baby, you are the one that I adore
The history of us we can’t ignore
Now you, see I really care * that I truly want you there
But baby, you gotta bring your heart tonight
Chorus
I know sometimes we both just threw a fit
Then, got out our frustrations, doing it
I will, be your Superman * and we’ll, get back to the plan
But baby, you got to bring your heart tonight
I will be your Superman * and we’ll, get back to the plan
But baby, you gotta bring your heart tonight
Short jam
Chorus
Let’s… you and me together, turn the page
We’ll Dance and then romance, into old age
If you see we have a chance * then let’s spark up our romance *
But baby * you gotta bring your heart tonight
(Is this where the Solo Jam would go)
Verse
The two of us we know when it is right
The things we do together in the night
I am, holding up the light * Just to help us to unite
But baby * you gotta bring your heart tonight
I am holding up the light * Just to help us to unite
But baby * you gotta bring your heart tonight
But baby, you gotta bring your heart tonight
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Better Side of Me
04:22
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I RUN AROUND – HERE IN MY TOWN
I’M NOT ASHAMED – WHEN I GET A LITTLE LOUD
I LET YOU IN – CUZ YOU GAVE ME THAT GRIN
SO HERE’S THE KEY – TO THE BETTER SIDE OF ME
(verse )
SO LOOK AROUND – I’LL BREAK IT DOWN
NOW THAT YOU’RE FOUND –WE SHOULD GO PAINT THE TOWN
LIKE A BUSY VAN GOGH –CAPTURE LIGHT IN OUR STROKE’S
LET’S ILLUSTRATE –THE BETTER SIDE OF ME
(Chorus)
I CAN’T – BE RUNNIN TO THE MIDDLE
I DON’T – RESOLVE A SINGLE RIDDLE
YOU ARE – THE CANVAS IN THIS SCENE
I THINK – I’LL PAINT YOU AS MY QUEEN
(bridge)
IT’S TRUE – I’M A BELIEVER
IT’S TRUE – I’M A PERCEIVER
I’TS NOT FAITH – AND YET IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW GOOD
THE SIDE I RECOGNIZE – TO BE COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD
OUR SYNCHRONICITY – THE BETTER SIDE OF ME- THE BETTER SIDE OF ME
(VERSE 3)
cracking whips – thunder of hooves)
OUR PARADIGM –STARTS A NEW DAY
WE MOVE IN TIME –A VERY DIFFERENT WAY
NOW AS FOR ME –I NEED TO SEE IT THROUGH
AND WHAT I SEE – IS PAINTED INTO YOU
I’LL BE VAN GOGH – AND BRUSH YOUR TEXTURE TOO
Long leed jam
(verse)
WHILE IN THE GREY – PALLET OF HUES
YOUR LOVELY FACE - MY IMPRESSION GIVES YOU CLUES
AND WHEN YOU SEE – COMPLETED MASTERPIECE
I PAINTED YOU - CHURLISH EFFIGY
YOU SO REMISS – THE BETTER SIDE OF ME
(chorus)
I CAN’T – BE RUNNIN TO THE MIDDLE
I DON’T – RESOLVE A SINGLE RIDDLE
SO LONG – MY FEISTY LIBERTINE
I CAUGHT – YOUR SURREPTITIOUS SCENE
(jam to end)
(bridge)
IT’S TRUE – I’M A BELIEVER
IT’S TRUE – I’M A PERCEIVER
I’TS NOT FAITH – AND YET IT TAKES YOU TO KNOW GOOD
THE SIDE I RECOGNIZE – TO BE COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD
OUR SYNCHRONICITY – THE BETTER SIDE OF ME
THE BETTER SIDE OF ME
THE BETTER SIDE OF ME – HAH!
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I See Psychos
04:39
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I See Psychos
Kinda Funky like Saoul Bumbu
Intro verse (120 Meter )
(vocal only) I KEEP RUNNING INTO PSYCHOS x 8 (last 4 SIMULTANEOUS WITH BELOW)
(music starts here) I SEE PSYCHOS EVERYWHERE * EVERY HERE AND EVERY THERE I GO
YES THIS STUFF IT DOES EXIST * THEY COME TO REAP THEIR TWISTED QUID PRO QUO
36 PSYCHOS * PSYCHOS * PSYCHOS (shots of steam–banging metal-industrial feel)
Intro verse
48 I MIGHT MEET THEM IN A CLASSROOM * JUST LIKE A MOTH DRAWN TO THE LIGHT
I COULD GREET THEM ON AN OUTING * AND FEEL THAT SOMETHING ISN’T RIGHT
I WOULD TREAT THEM TO MY PARTIES * AND THEY WOULD BE SO NICE TO ME
THEN AT ONE POINT OR ANOTHER * THEY WOULD JUST LOOSE THEIR SANITY
chorus
1:22 WHERE DO THEY COME FROM * WHERE DO THEY GO
IT’S ALL I WANT TO * FRICKIN KNOW
1:38 (vocal drop-huff & puff) BEING SINGLE * ALL MY LIFE
FOR GOOD REASONS * HAVE NO WIFE
NOW I’M OLDER * I STILL FIND
ALL THOSE PSYCHOS RUNNING IN MY MIND
1:56 I SEE PSYCHOS X 2 (Michael Buble style)
2:02 (jam break & thru both verses)
verse (high intensity)
2:18 THIS DOLL SHOWS UP * THROWS A DRUNKEN FIT
MY CURRENT GUEST * SAYS WHO THE HELL DIS BIT
AND THIS VIXEN * STOLE MY ONLY TRUCK
FOUND HER IN ANOTHER STATE * NAKED AS A BUCK
verse
2:36 THIS BABE IN MAUI * I SPENT A TON OF CASH
SHE MOONS A TOURIST BUS * NOW PHOTOS OF HER GASH
THIS CHICK IN RENO – WINS MY BACHELOR BID
MARRIED A GUY SHE MET THAT NIGHT * I WISH SHE’D BEEN OUTBID (Start ½ pace to dramatic spread thru 2-8 beats)
chorus
2:54 WHERE DO THEY COME FROM * WHERE DO THEY GO
IT’S ALL I WANT TO * FRICKIN KNOW
3:09 (vocal drop-huff & puff) BEING SINGLE * ALL MY LIFE
FOR GOOD REASONS * HAVE NO WIFE
NOW I’M OLDER * I STILL FIND (out)
ALL THOSE PSYCHOS RUNNING IN MY MIND
3:28 I SEE PSYCHOS X 2 (Michael Buble-esque)
3:34 jam break
chorus lite
cacophony of female voices overlapping fading into
3:49 HEY HEY
WHERE DO THEY COME FROM * WHERE DO THEY GO
IT’S ALL I WANT TO * FRICKIN KNOW No No No
I SEE PSYCHOS - (repeat till fade out)
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Joe Ozier Music
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Gracious Troubador
Joe Ozier
I’m inclined * To unwind * When I ponder * The theories in my mind
I like things * like my strings * Always strumming * And singing to the kings
I’m unique * When I seek * I discover * The things that I can tweak
Play along * Sing my song * I’ve been driven * Been the one who’s strong
I drove the long highways * While in the driving rain
I took on all the things * That lessened my own pain
And when it got to hot * I took on even more
And then I stepped right up * Gracious Troubadour
Short Jam
Helping Friends * Get good ends * Inspiration * Is what I did intend
As I stand * Heart in hand * Stage is calling * A venue for my band
But I’m sprung * In my tongue * Can’t be singing * When On the iron lung
Lay me down * In a gown * It’s time to go * I think I hear the sound
I drove the long highways * while in the driving rain
I took on all the things * that lessened my own pain
And when it got to hot * I took on even more
I always stepped right up * Gracious Troubadour
Short Jam
On this day * Went away * I expired * Much to my dismay
Now I’m gone * Could be wrong * End of journey * My records will play on
So long wife * And my strife * Now forever * I’m in the afterlife
Apogee * Is to be * So It goes * Just how it went for me
Full Jam to end
I drove the long highways * While in the driving rain
I took on all the things * That lessened my own pain
And when it got to hot * I took on even more
I always stepped right up * Gracious Troubadour
I always stepped right up * Gracious Troubadour
I always stepped right up * Gracious Troubadour…
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Joe Ozier Music
The Day Of Heave Ho Joe Ozier
Working late-On the docks up past dawn-Clearing up gear as the big storm gets on-Dreading the bone chilling walk up Lighthouse Hill-In my mind-Forty years from today-When I made two treasured lives fade straight away-Drowning in guilt from feasting on my thrill
Now I stand to greet wretched winds-A cold daunting task that leads to my end-The moment comes to face my final will-Looking back on the course of my life-The least of the good bringing most of the strife-I have to swallow down this bitter pill
But hell no-I don’t want to go-To the land of the dead-On the Day of Heave Ho-Things that I have to let go-On the Day of Heave Ho
The winds start to blow-And the cradle soon rocks-The hag from the sea spins her web while she stalks-Her sinister cackle sounds the fear she brings-It’s all about me and the villain I’ve been-The deeds I have done and atoning for sin-If I don’t go now she will torment me time and again
So hell no-I don’t want to go-To the land of the dead-On the Day of Heave Ho-Things that I have to let go-On the Day of Heave Ho
Now I yearn for those simpler days-The sweetness of love free from my shady ways-I see my soul as fodder for the Krill-The taste of my life is a
bittersweet tear-I know in my heart I’m not coming back here-The man I would be if only I didn’t kill
So hell no-I don’t want to go-To the land of the dead-On the Day of Heave Ho-Things that I have to let go-On the Day of Heave Ho
Copyright 2015 Joe Ozier
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Spirit of the Ride
04:24
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SPIRIT OF THE RIDE
BY JOE OZIER
220
Intro
“Hey Lisa, grab your bag, we’re buggin out!”
Engine starts- rumbles by at times in song (Rolling guitar starts here)
(talk/sing) SET ME LOOSE * BREAK AWAY * I GOTTA GO OUT AND ROAR TODAY
TIRE PRESSURE * SHOULD SUFFICE * ROUNDING CORNERS IS ROLL-ING-DICE
Full band here
Verse 1
IT SURE HAS BEEN AWHILE * I RODE A MANY MILE
MAN IT’S BEEN TOO LONG * I FELT MY WINDY SMILE
WHAT IS THE ALLURE * TO TAKE A RISKY TREK
ERGO HERE’S MY CURE * NOT TURN INTO A WRECK WRECK WRECK
Pre/Chorus 1
NOW I’M RIDING OUT * PUTTING ON RAWHIDE
MY SPIRIT RISES UP * WHILE STEERING ME INSIDE
IT’S MORE THAN JUST A RUSH * WASHING OVER ME
RUMBLE AND THE DUST * BEING WILD AND FREE FREE FREE
LIBERATE LIBERATE LIBERATE * SPIRIT OF THE RIDE X 2 (Big jam)
Verse 2
I TIE MY CARGO DOWN * AND SNAP THE KICKSTAND UP
THEN IGNITE MY MOTOR * AND STEP INTO STIRRUPS
GRAB THE THROTTLE TIGHTLY * UNLEASH THE SMELL AND TASTE
GIVE THAT GRIP A BIT MORE GAS * AND STRESS IS SOON ERASED ERASED
Pre/Chorus 2
NOW I’M RIDING OUT * PUTTING ON RAWHIDE
MY SPIRIT RISES UP * WHILE STEERING ME INSIDE
IT’S MORE THAN JUST A RUSH * WASHING OVER ME
RUMBLE AND THE DUST * BEING WILD AND FREE FREE FREE
Big jam
LIBERATE LIBERATE LIBERATE * SPIRIT OF THE RIDE X 2 (Big jam)
Bridge
LEANING INTO ALL THE CURVES * TESTING EVERY NERVE
CRUIZING AT THE HIGHEST SPEEDS * MAKING DRIVERS SWERVE
GOING FAST IS SUCH A GAS * ZIPPING ROUND THE BEND
GOING WHERE I JUST DON’T CARE * I’M HAPPY TILL THE END END END
Pre/Chorus 3
NOW I’M RIDING OUT * PUTTING ON RAWHIDE
MY SPIRIT RISES UP * WHILE STEERING ME INSIDE
IT’S MORE THAN JUST A RUSH * WASHING OVER ME
RUMBLE AND THE DUST * BEING WILD AND FREE FREE FREE
Big jam
LIBERATE LIBERATE LIBERATE * SPIRIT OF THE RIDE X 3 (Big jam)
LIBERATE LIBERATE LIBERATE * TO SAVE MY HIDE (MUSIC STOPS)
Outro
Engine stops, puts the kickstand down.
Louise- ”Boy, my butt is really tingling“ Man- “nice”!
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Joe Ozier- Bohemian Jimmy Fresno, California
Joe Ozier has been a writer since his early teens, having dabbled in Science Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics and Haiku’s. He then started Air Guitar and graduated with a degree in Geology in 1981, then turned his focus to Video production for the next two decades. He began writing Stage Plays and Musicals after moving to Florida in the late 1990’s, to pursue acting. Stage, Film and Television. ... more
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