Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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


Rock Cry
Mark Coker©2009


You have seen what I can do
You’ve been the subject of pleasure
You’ve been pardoned and forgiven
You know I love you without measure

You know I have a plan for you
For you to prosper and succeed
All I ask is that you love me
But it isn’t something that I need

‘Cause… If you don’t want me around
And… If you fill your heart with doubt
If your praise never sounds
Another will cry out

I may have a choir filled with stones
Wait until you hear my rock song
If your heart is cold and your eyes are dry
Listen and you’ll hear their praise
ROCK CRYROCK CRYROCK CRY

You’ll agree that I have blessed you
Have you taken it for granted?
Do you honor me with thanks?
Like the marble and the granite

Every grain of sand adores me
Every ocean knows my name
All the mountains bow before me
Will you ever do the same?

(Chorus)





 Out Of The Blue
Mark Coker©2010


All things work together
There is a reason; turn
It changes like the weather
As it does, we learn

Like a blade of grass
Filled with hope at dawn
As the hours pass
Hope is all but gone

Don’t give up
You’re alive and you’ve got a life to live
Take your cup
Fill it up; then turn to give

You’d surprised
Someone needs you and you’ve got a lot to do
Off the wall
Off the wall and out of the blue

Find your place and take it
Your fortune and your fame
Anyone can make it
The world will know your name

Go for all your dreams
Work for your desire
Even when it seems
You barely have a fire

(Chorus)

American pie music
Of All People
Mark CokerÓ2007


Of all people we should be the ones dreaming

Of all people we should be the ones believing

Of all people we are walking in the light

Let us Shine...   So Bright

Of all people we should be the ones who care

Of all people we should be the first ones there

Of all people we should chase away the night

Let us Shine...   Bright

No one lights a candle and hides it behind a steeple

Before all men... Let us Shine... Of all people

Of all people we should be the ones who hear

When another has a need or sheds a tear

Everyone is precious in His sight

Let us Shine... Bright

Of all people we should know the meaning of

His suffering and never-ending love

Of all people we should be a sacrifice

Let us SHINE... Bright

No one lights a candle and hides it behind a steeple

Before all men... Let us Shine... Of all people

Of all people... we are His people

Of all people... we are His people



No Doubt
Mark Coker©2009
                                                                                 C                                                                                 G                                                                                                                              
Times are hard…there’s no denying
                                             Am                                                                                    Em
There are those who just can’t make it
                                                                                         F
Though they’re trying
                                                C                                                                                 G
On the news…the heads of state
                                                         Am                 Em                                     F
Are putting packages together to stimulate
                                             C                                                                                 G
The one thing they’re not saying
                             Am                                                                         Em                                                    F
We all ought to be down on our knees and praying
                                                                          C
If you wanna see a change you can
                                                                                        G
But you gotta understand
                Am                                                             Em                                                        F                                                          C                          G
The way that almost all change comes about           Have No Doubt
                                                           C                                                                                 G
There is a storehouse and it aint running low
                                                                            Am                                                Em                                                                 F
There are those who don’t believe but they don’t know
                                                            C                                                                  G
He’s endless… He has more than enough
                                                                   Am                                                    Em                                                   F
The only thing He wants from you is love
                                                                                   C                                                                               G
Don’t you worry Have no fear
                                                                                Am                                               Em                               F
The Kingdom of Heaven is near                                     

(CHORUS)