You Were Wrong

Mark Coker©2009

Some People can see through me

All the way to you – no matter what I do

If you could see the hole you left for me to fill

You’d know I love you – and I always will

And though my life is an open book

I don’t suppose – you’d ever take a look

To see that you were wrong – You were so wrong about me

That’s why I wrote this song

And I hope someday – They’ll play it on the radio

And you will know – That you were wrong

Some people know I’m lying

When I tell them I’m okay – no matter what I say

If you could see the break that I’m supposed to mend

You’d know I love you – and I’d take you back again

And though my life is almost always on display

You don’t see me – and I don’t hear you say

That you were wrong – You were so wrong about me

That’s why I wrote this song

And I hope someday – They’ll play it on the radio 

And you will know – That you were wrong

Time

Mark Coker©2009

Do you ever think about the time you’ve wasted

Wouldn’t you like another try

All things you’ve never done and never tasted

All the days that passed you by

Time goes by so slow until you turn five… and then it flies

Here you come and there you go. You’re still alive. But I hope you realize

Days are like a blade of grass on a foggy morning

Troubles few and far between

The sun comes in just like a thief without a warning

 Smuggles dew and chars the green

Don’t even listen to the ending to this song. There goes three minutes… you’ll never see again

I know it doesn’t really seem like very long. But it makes a difference… You’ll need them in the end

Do you ever think about what could have been

Had you never killed your time

Knowing now what you didn’t know back then

Time was never on our side

It waits for no one and it always gets away… aren’t we always losing track

Second hands just run in circles every day… you never see them running back

This Is Not The End

Mark Coker ©2009

I’ve been here before

                                                                                

This aint the worst thing that could happen

                                                                                        

I’ve got a fight left in me – that’s for sure

                                              

I just didn’t see this coming

                                                                      

(PRE) No, it took me by surprise

                                                        

(CHORUS)

                                                           

Don’t feel sorry for me

                                           

I will stand again

                                                         

Don’t be fooled by what you see

                                                 

This is not the end

                                                               

What has taken hold of me

                                                        

Is common to man

                                                                      

At the end of this trial I will be

                                                                                  

Better than I’ve ever been

                                                                         

(PRE)  And everyone will be surprised

(CHORUS)

                                            

I may have taken a wrong turn sometime ago

                                                                        

But I can always turn around

                                                                    

And at the crossroads where I thought I lost my soul

                                            

There’s a lost and found

                                                        

(PRE) no, I shouldn’t be surprised

                                                                   

(CHORUS)

V.  G  F#  F  C X 4          PRE-CHORUS. C G        CHORUS. F  C   G  X 4

There You Are

Mark Coker©2005

I heard a voice within the choir

That somehow stood out from the rest

The harmony you sang was higher

And every note was somehow blessed

I went into the

Holy Place

And you were shining like a star

The very moment I first saw your face

I said to myself, “There You Are.”

(Chorus)

There you are… I’ve been looking for you

For you… I saved my heart

Welcome home… I knew I’d find you

I had a dream… and there you are

I have known you all my life

Although I never knew your name

And I knew you would be my wife

And I knew you would feel the same

You could have been a world Away

We could have been a world apart

I would have found you anyway

As fate would have it… there you are

(Chorus) X2

Sleeping With The Light On

Mark Coker©2009

I drove past… the road on which I should have turned

I played with matches and gasoline and I… got burned

I should have known… I was told this is the way it would be

I dropped into a hole… a dusty well opened up for me

(Chorus)

I believed the lies

And chose to close my eyes

I’ve been sleeping with the light on

To all the world I pulled the blind

Let them have their lonely shadows

I’ve got peace of mind

I can’t help it if they can’t see

The road they should be on

Now I lay me down to sleep

I’ve been sleeping with light on

Just a dream… I could have sworn I heard a soul outside

Then maybe a scream… should I help or should I go and hide

If I were to shine… illuminating in the night

Those who once were blind… may find new hope in sight

(Chorus)

She’s Not The Only Pebble On The Beach

Mark Coker©2011

If she puffs a little smoke in the morning

I’ll let that serve me as an early warning

The rings are wearing out – and soon without a doubt

I suppose I’m gonna have to trade her in

When they start to slip and whine – it’s just a matter of time

Until they leave you broken down again

I may be slow but I’m not that hard to teach

She’ll be surprised what lies within my reach

Before she leaves me walking – I’ll see what’s on the market

She’s not the only pebble on the beach

If she complains when I get home a minute late

I’ll explain and if that doesn’t set her straight

I’ll start to pack my things – and if she don’t know what that means

She’ll have to think about it on her own

I won’t stand here and debate – I’m looking for a date

Hold that thought until you see I’m gone

(Chorus)

Rush In

Mark Coker©2008

Don’t wait ‘til they’re gone

To drive with your lights on

Tell them before it’s too late

The dearly departed

May leave broken hearted

Rush in; it’s the fools who wait

Rush in and tell ‘em that you love ‘em

Rush in and don’t hesitate

Give them flowers now or let ‘em know somehow

Rush in; it’s the fools who wait

Live without regretting

Forgiving and forgetting

Every trespass, debt and sin

Say it loud and clear

Or whisper in their ear

Either way – I say – Rush In

Rush in and tell ‘em that you love ‘em

Rush in and don’t hesitate

Give them flowers now or let ‘em know somehow

Rush in; it’s the fools who wait

Time has flown and

We’ve all blown

Moments in our past

It’s a brand new day

Don’t let it slip away

Rush in; they go by fast

Rush in and tell ‘em that you love ‘em

Rush in and don’t hesitate

Give them flowers now or let ‘em know somehow

Rush in; it’s the fools who wait

(Guitar Solo)

Rush in and tell ‘em that you love ‘em

Rush in and don’t hesitate

Give them flowers now or let ‘em know somehow

Rush in; it’s the fools who wait