All of the Above

©2012 David Moody

She lives in dreamland

Has everything she ever wanted

Compare the nightmare

When every day and night was haunted

She lives in dreamland

And everything is just a game

That’s how it seems and

She’s so happy - even with the pain

She’s off the deep end

Lord, she’s the only one

Who can keep it all together

When it all falls apart and comes undone

If wishes were prayers,

I’d be wishing I knew how

The Lord would show how much He cares

For you

If I was any good at praying

I’d be doing it right now

And this is what I’d be saying:

God I love you, baby

And forever I’ll be staying by your side

I believe in you

I believe in Love

I believe in all of the above

I believe in you

I believe in Love

I believe in all of the above

You're my Tomorrow

©2012 David Moody

I folded the fabric of space and time

In the Chinese laundry of life,

And all I got was this t-shirt.  
But I like it.

I molded all your heroes from the thoughts in your mind

Including this quandary of life

And made sure you won’t get hurt.  
Hope you like it

But I know it’s time to learn anew

And I only learn the best stuff from you

So I keep chuckin’ these mufflers and hangin’ these pipes

And wond’ring how any of this could be right,

And I’m almost certain you’re the answer

I can’t deny it, so let’s try it.

You’re my tomorrow

And you’ll be better than today

If I could borrow one more breath

And one more life if I could save

You’re my tomorrow

And I’m forever in your debt

Please forgive me if I’m not there yet

‘Cause I’m as close to you as I can get

At 11:59:59 – will I make it on time

To complete the design?

I know I’ll never make it without these friends of mine

Ringmaster Bozo

©2012 David Moody

I’ll make my money

Doing all your stuff

But then I just can’t get away from you fast enough

Ain’t no milk and honey

And that’s just tough

But I’m rockin’ down the road and I’m calling your bluff

Don’t waste your friendship

Don’t waste your time

Ain’t no sense in your pretending you’re any friend of mine

You keep dishin’ it out

But I’ve had more than enough

I hope you become a human when you finally grow up

No, it’s not funny

As a matter of fact

Mr. Ringmaster Bozo - seeing how you act

You really need to know

And it’s all the truth

I could think of better ways to waste my youth

But it’s a living

That's That

©2012 David Moody

I called my baby on the telephone

‘Cause she doesn’t like to be left alone

I’m her sunrise - she’s my twilight zone

And that’s that

I love my baby every chance I can
It's all over my calendar 'cause it's part of the plan
She's my love machine - I'm her maintenance man
And that's that

Don’t need no magnets telling me how opposites attract

Don’t need no GPS to show me where it’s at

When it’s right here in my heart, as a matter of fact

All the time

Don’t need no lab to see how all the elements react

It’s a science, I know - but it’s not too exact

So, the study will continue ‘til I’ve got it down pat

And she’s all mine

And that’s that

Cherish Every Moment

©2012 David Moody

My sins are many,

And my virtues few

But I cherish every moment I can spend with you

Your hands are cold,

But my heart is warm

You are the calm I can find inside my mind

And then you are the storm

The Famous Secret Party

©2012 David Moody

The famous secret party

We never let on

We just went through the motions

Until it finally dawned on you

Your wild and crazy friends

They came to see you play

Until that moment arrived

It was just another day for you

You have no idea

But you know what you like

What it means for them to see ya

In the theater lights

You have no idea

How hard it all was

And we did it all just because

The famous secret party

And you never knew

Anything was brewing

‘Til you finally tasted the brew

The awesome circumstance

Brought the emotions on

And the eventual dance

Went on the whole night through

The Designated Riders Live at the Arcada Theater

October 4, 2011

Precious Jewel

© 2011 David Moody

He sets impossible goals that he never reaches

We incorrigible souls – you can try to teach us

But we won’t listen to a single word

Until you belt it out

Like this song I heard yesterday

I heard the bass and drums and they were really thumpin’

Then a loud guitar – it just did something

I can’t explain, but it was cool

I must be some kind of a Rock ‘n Roll fool

Baby, I know I’m just some kind of tool 

But when it’s all over and done

I know we had some fun

And it will shine in my memory

Just like the sun

Shines down on a precious jewel

Don't You Know?

©2011 David Moody

The simplest things still make me cry

I couldn’t even tell you why

There’s something way down inside

These precious moments – they unfold

More valuable than all the gold

Than sweet mother earth could ever hide

The happiness we hope to find

In vain we search for any kind

And still it always seems we are denied

True love

Will come if you can wait for

True love

Lord, please don’t hesitate - your

True love

Just opens up the gates and lets it flow

True love

I know it’s always there – this

True love

And still we wonder where is

True love

It all way down inside you – don’t you know?

Would You Hold Onto Me?

©2011 David Moody

Somewhere between the silence and the song

There’s a place that’s neither right nor wrong

Where someone who has a heart of pure gold

Doesn’t have to be told

They can’t be bought or sold

Someplace that’s not too hot or cold

There’s a soul that’s neither young nor old

Somewhere between the piano keys

And the hardest of times – times just like these

You’ll hear the softest voice that begs you, please

Would you hold on to me?

But I can’t write a song like this

I can’t express the total bliss

Of such a completely enchanted kiss

I can’t find the words

So it will never be heard

And I can’t play the tune – here’s why

‘Cause it would only make you cry

And this weakness only makes me stronger

‘Til I can’t hold on a moment longer

To the locked gates of heaven or the master key

So would you hold onto me?