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Lyrics to all songs on the CD “ELLIOT STREET” by SATCH KERANS
Words, music, arrangement by Thomas C. Kerans III
Riverboys
There’s only one alley in this town
And they found it alright
Across from that broken down lounge
In back of that pizza joint
Baldy – he’s 59 years old
Cries at the drop of a hat
Iron mike has that crazy look in his eye
Crazier than a shit house rat
Ringo is the nasty one
You wanna stay clear of him
Deacon is the voice of wisdom
He Quotes Blake, Ginsburg and Whitman
CHORUS
It’s Tuesday morning
The sky is so clear
That long dirty road
Brought him here
Yeah yeah preachin to the Riverboys
They grew up down by the river
That cuts the dry land
Into two lonely pieces
No matter where you stand
So they call them the riverboys
And they always kept to themselves
There’s a way of life down there
Don’t ask don’t tell
They used to get a kick out of him
They called him kid
Then they figured out
He fit right in
CHORUS
Today they are gathered
A rag tag gonzo choir
Sweet voices out of tune
Reaching higher and higher
He leads them in a prayer
But they don’t hear a sound
Yet, today he gives a sermon
His own sermon on the mount CHORUS OUT
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Big Love
You don’t want no one
Cause you been through it all
You’d rather run into a wall
You got so many things
That you want to do
But you wonder if he’ll call
You’ve got him in your head
Its ok don’t fight it
Don’t you back away
CHORUS
It’s the big love
Comin at you babe
The big love
Wreckin’ al the plans that you made
Lay the blame on big love
You wanna travel the world
You wanna leave today
You wanna leave this grimy town
time for reflection
And some meditation
But somethin’s naggin at you now
It’s better left unsaid
Its ok don’t fight it
Don’t you back away
CHORUS
It’s the big love
Comin at you babe
The big love
Wreckin’ all the plans that you made
Lay the blame on big love
I just want to warn ya
Its right around the corner
Well hear it comes
No place to run
It’s like a runaway train
Try to hold on
You hear that lonesome whistle blow
Here comes another
Different from the others
Deep down inside I think you know
You got him in your head
Its ok don’t fight it
Don’t you back away
CHORUS
It’s the big love
Comin at you babe
The big love
Wreckin’ al the plans that you made
Lay the blame on big love
Big love comin at you baby (repeat) END
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Harrison Avenue
Harrison Avenue
His back’s weak and his soul is used up
All day long he’s been tryin to save the world
For those who been forgotten
Burned down by the truth
He’s got an itch got to scratch it
It’s long over due
CHORUS
Now he’s standin’ with the hookers
On Harrison Avenue
Hes a real good looker
Someone you can look right through
Movin’ slow and easy
Open to a point of view
Now he’s standin’ with the hookers
On Harrison Avenue
He pays no mind to what they say when they walk by
Except for the one with the tiny diamond eyes
Purple bag ‘cross her shoulder
Stompin’ on the greasy street
Like a champion rider
He’ll bring her to her knees
CHORUS
Night time air is so heavy and so sweet
And he revels in the gifts it might bring
Don’t think for a moment
There’s not a price to pay
When the night is over
He’s gonna run and pray
CHORUS -OUT
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Holy Man
Gather round I’ll tell you about a resurrection
Come with me I’m givin out some benediction
My hands are dirty but my soul is clean
I’m three plus thirty but it don’t mean a thing
Yes I am ready to forgive you
When you are ready to believe
Your tiny prophets have nothing on me
Even your mystics ask me to see
CHORUS- Cause I’m a holyman (holy man)
Cause I’m a holyman (holy man)
Hey now I aint no Son of Sam
I’m a holy man (holy man)
Behind these walls I’ll give you the answers to the questions
Behind these eyes my truth will bring the revelation
Your empty past is gonna come undone
I’ll name your children and we’ll be as one
Cause I am ready to deliver you
If you are ready to receive
Your tiny prophets have nothing on me
Even your mystics ask me to see
CHORUS- Cause I’m a holyman (holy man)
Cause I’m a holyman (holy man)
No, no I aint no Son of Sam
I’m a holy man (holy man)
SOLO
Cause I am ready to deliver you
If you are ready to receive
Your tiny prophets have nothing on me
Even your mystics ask me to see (Chorus)
INTRO
CHORUS
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It's Just A Life
He fled the killings in Cambodia
For the big dreams in America
16 days in a boat the size of a raft
They started goin’ underthen they spied a little piece of land
Its just a life, just a life
Its just a life, just a life
The life he had chosen
He ended up in Chelsea Mass
He worked three jobs he was drivin a cab
Some kids tried to beat him on a 2.50 fare
He fought ‘em in the street
It ended right there
Its just a life, just a life
Its just a life, just a life
A life that was taken
In a Buddhist Temple
Candles burn for him
In the solitude of the vigil
Will someone ask the question:
Will the violence ever end?
Its just a life, just a life
Its just a life, just a life
A life that was taken
I sing the song for the fallen one
I say a prayer for the widow and the son
And I stand in a river of tears
And I look for something sacred
Something I can hold dear
Its just a life, just a life
Its just a life, just a life
It’s just the life that we’re livin
Will we be forgiven?
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The Sign Says...
Highway is black from the rain
I’m driving I gotta get away
There’s a sign up ahead
Plain as day
The sign says Jesus Saves
Now I don’t really know if I need that
But I sure need somethin’ that’s a fact
Yeah the Sign says
Jesus Saves
Today was the kind of a day
When I just cloudn’t get out of my own way
Just want to crawl in a cave
It’s me against the world
I want to kick it away
Maybe it will get ya through a day that’s rough
Maybe it’s really true if you say it enough
Yeah he sign says
Jesus saves
Out the windows
The world passes by
I see some flowers over on the side
They’re marking the spot
It was someone’s last ride
And I keep thinking about that sign
Maybe it will get ya through a day that’s rough
Maybe it’s really true if you say it enough
Sign says
Jesus saves
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Little Black Dog
Aint no doubt about it She’s gonna make me late
Aint no doubt about it She’s gonna make me late
I got many appointments They’re gonna have to wait
Aint no doubt about it She’s gonna make me late
Got my eagle eye I’m gonna put her in my sight
And the morning is almost done Lord lord here she comes (one slow measure 8beats)
Walkin her little black dog
Walkin her little black dog
All around the block
Walkin her little black dog
Walkin her little black dog
All around the block (2measures harp)
I sit by the window
Bide my time
I sit by the window
Bide my time
Wishing hoping waiting
For something so fine
I sit by the window
Bide my time
Got my eagle eye
I’m gonna put her in my sight
And the morning is almost done
Lord lord here she comes
Walkin her little black dog
Walkin her little black dog
All around the block
Walkin her little black dog
Walkin her little black dog
All around the block
Bridge:
Honey walk that’s right
Honey walk, walk walk tonight
Honey walk a straight line
Honey walk in to my life
You and that little black dog
You and that little black dog
And we’ll go round the block
You and that little black dog
You and that little black dog
And we’ll go round the block (one measure)
Hey now mister boss man
Hope you understand
Hey now mister boss man
Hope you understand
If I am missing you know where I am
Hey now mister boss man
Hope you understand
Got my eagle eye
I’m gonna put her in my sight
And the morning is almost done
Lord lord here she comes
Walkin her little black dog
Walkin her little black dog
All around the block
Walkin her little black dog
Walkin her little black dog
All around the block
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Michael Brown
Michael brown Michael Brown
Hey buddy boy you weren’t around
When the evil Katrina hit the ground
And tore to pieces New Orleans town
The water was risin and there was terror in their eyes
They waited for word from FEMA to arrive
But the levees weren’t holdin’
And them people they drowned
And you did nothing Michael Brown
Michael Brown Michael Brown
I saw the interview with mr Koppel
Yeah I heard you talking to mr Ted
I couldn’t believe the lies you said
Well you claimed
You didn’t watch it on tv
When they showed them hungy people
Dyin in the streets
Or the convention center
Where the rapes was goin’ down
But you saw nothing MichealBbrown
Michael brown Michael brown
Tried to blame the governor
Point your finger at the mayor
Then you say it’s the media
Well I guess
its safe to say now
There’s plenty of blame
You can pass it all around
But history will show
A thousand years from now
That you did nothing Michael brown
Michael brown Michael Brown
Hey buddy boy you weren’t around
When the evil Katrina hit the ground
And tore to pieces New Orleans town
And you did nothing’ Michael Brown
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Psycho-Delic World
It was a cruel twist of fate
I was born too late
I missed out on that psychedelic world
I dream it’s 1968 and I’m headin to the Golden Gates
Headin for that psycho-delic world
Chorus
I don’t mean drugs
Just talking bout a little peace and love
And I can see you there
Your gonna save me
Covered in paisley flowin’ everywhwere
I’m digging on the bands that played
Big Sur and Monterey
I’m digging on that flower power vibe
Down at the City Lights
the poets are burnin bright
Howling in the psychedelic night
I’ll tell you it’s a crime
Baby baby I’m out of time
I missed out on that psychedelic world
Chorus
I don’t mean drugs
Just talking bout a little peace and love
And I can see you there
Your gonna save me
Covered in paisley flowin’ everywhwere
It was a cruel twist of fate I was born too late
I missed out on that psychedelic world
Yes, I’ll tell you it’s a crime
Baby baby I’m out of time
I missed out on that psychedelic world
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Your God
My soul has been shot down
My hopes and dreams shipped out of town
Nothing makes sense to me now
The world is upside down
Sons and daughters on the ground
At night they hunker down
With only dreams of familiar sounds
Dodgin’ enemy rounds
I alone have escaped to tell you this
I alone have escaped to tell you this
Hey Mr Preacher Man
I got something to say
I could a’ used a little help
From your God today
I was out back
Working in my garden
I never saw the car pull up
With the colonel and the Army Chaplain
A small crowd gathered in the street
Reporter came down from TV
A little girl played on a swing
I alone have escaped to tell you this
I alone have escaped to tell you this
Hey Mr Preacher Man
I got something to say
I coulda’ used a little help
From your God today (repeat)
Hey Mr President
I got something to say
I coulda’ used a little help
From your God todayShe’s gonna be alright
Until it hits her
She’ll have to get up and go
She’ll get a phone call in the middle of the night sayin’
“C,mon’ baby let’s go!”
CHORUS
Reno, Nevada 27 miles
The sign passing by brings a little smile
She’s gonna find another scene yeah another world
Vagabond girl
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