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Tales From Sunshine Street

by Ross Mayhew

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Take A Look Upon The World 01:57
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i look out my window out upon the world i see many people passing going to where they go and i see the birds and i see the trees and i see the leafs dance on the spring breeze and i see two lovers walking hand in hand they hold between them the greatest gift in the land and i see the sun shining on the world and i see the rain making mirrors on the ground and when you're alone lost and without much hope take a look outside see what you can find
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Sunshine Street 02:38
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the morning sunshine catches my eye after a night of dreams filling the sky gonna carry on down the path i'm on heading down sunshine street i love to ramble far and wide in this earthly paradise i ain't looking for a story of love but i think that it's found me your eyes are like crystals shining in the days for you i'll be pinning but i've got to be on my way perhaps you can ride with me the moon gives me the time to sleep the sun gives me my life to lead the street is mapped by the breeze and it'll take me to where i go i could climb my ladder to the stars dig for treasures of the years past but none of those would make me feel so good as to have you by my side this life is just one big street full of place and people to meet now and then you'll stop awhile but you've gotta come to the end so baby please come with me give me your heart to love and keep i'll cherish it both night and day from now till the setting sun
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Freedom Dances Under The Sun 03:02
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my eyes softly wake to the day tomorrows dreams take their shape i;ll pass the crowd of captive souls who's dreams were gambled and sold freedom dances under the sun everyone's innocent while they dream but when you wake, what do you see? do you follow a crowd or step free? what's illusion what's reality? freedom dances under the sun kaleidoscope images shine through the beauty of a child's mind wonder and belief that all can be when did you surrender your right to dream freedom dances under the sun the world needs people who dream musicians, poets, painters who believe love will give you more than your money can open your eyes and you'll understand freedom dances under the sun
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Gypsy Boy 02:16
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gypsy boy, gypsy boy, where you going today? gypsy boy, gypsy boy, chasing diamonds in the sky gypsy boy you can't run your whole life gypsy boy, gypsy boy, wheres left to ramble now? gypsy boy, gypsy boy, are you gonna settle down? gypsy boy you can't run your whole life you think you're kinda cool, trying to live the bohemian way but i'd bet you settle down if love ever came your way you're no gypsy boy gypsy boy, gypsy boy, you quit the working way gypsy boy, gypsy boy, what is there left to say? gypsy boy you can't run your whole life gypsy boy, gypsy boy, what's your fairytale like? gypsy boy, gypsy boy, whens the next chapter begin? gypsy boy you can't run your whole life you think you're kinda cool, trying to live the bohemian way but i'd bet you settle down if love ever came your way you're no gypsy boy
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Ace Of Hearts 03:15
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if you stroll through this old town, even in the early hours of the day you will see many gamblers, gambling their life away as the river flows they'll empty out their souls, tell the tales of old they do all to impress but they fail to confess they're scared of the ace of hearts a bright young girl left all alone, tortured by twists of the heart in a world full of lies and deceit she was foolish to share her soul although somewhere in this vast land must be a man who'd treat her right she has to have faith in fate and not worry about the ace of hearts the hard working souls in this town have it harder than the penniless fools they scrimp and save for a better day, only to see it all taken away the weight of the world can get anyone down but most keep up the fight the brave are never left waiting to be drawn the ace of hearts you will a see a bright young man wonder this tired old land with every step placed with care, won't leave anything to fate no matter where you see him, he'll always be looking ahead he will never talk of what's been because he ignored the ace of hearts a man nears the end of the road in his worn down home feeling lost and lonely with no-one to wish him goodbye everyone keeps another company through ritual not through love a crowded but empty saturday night will never deal the ace of hearts
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Love In Your Own Way 02:53
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a new day dawns and people preach the way of the land it's written every woman must find herself a man there is no space or time to dream or achieve must live in a bubble that'll break if she doesn't please everyone should be allowed to love in their own way when you go to the factory do you go with a smile? you'll work till your worn out, thrown on a pile your imagination might just get you through but you'll end up tired and lonely if your dreams pass through everyone should be allowed to love in their own way when you see a butterfly pass you in the sunny street do you wish you were like them flying free love is open to many interpretations but it can't be wrong if feelings the motivation everyone should be allowed to love in their own way nobody should let the world get them feeling down some clear thinking would wipe away those clouds as the flower pops up through the crack in the ground you can show your beauty amongst those in the crowd everyone should be allowed to love in their own way
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I Don't Know If I Believe 04:26
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all life as one that's how it should be but sometimes i feel lonely inside am i walking alone? or is there someone with me? i believe in doing good wherever i can i believe in doing good to animal and man but i don't know if i believe in a god in the sky time ticks by faster the hour moves life has many hurdles and distorted truths do we just use god as an excuse to sin and make peace? now the story's of old must hold some truth but word for word they just can't be believed i don't know if i believe in a god in the sky i was told when i was young about my saviour what he made for me, the sending of his son but other lands too hold their own truth of long ago it would be nice to know heaven awaits for sure to be able to pass through those wondrous gates but i don't know if i believe in a god in the sky i'm sick of waiting for the rapture to arrive for the lords light to fill this earthly sky will i be lead to the land above, or the land below? where i'm headed i don't know for sure will i be judged in the last shut of my eyes 'cos i don't know if i believe in a god in the sky
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Making History 03:05
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those days have gone the times have changed those days have gone sunshine's rain as i go on my way making history everyday i can't help but wonder how it slips away the bible clams heaven waits for us all we just have to obey commandments from the lord to religion i won't be a slave, the sins add up over the days does anyone really make it to heaven? the new days dawns but the sun always sets to soon sands shift time making memories for you and all to quickly time overtakes your mind history will be made but not set in stone birds they fly through the sky they soar in many footsteps the world has been explored all that comes will pass, there's only a looking glass no one can see from here to eternity do you think man will find the grail? you can cast your penny into the wishing well but as i go on my i know history will change but it won't stop me looking when on the road ahead
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I'm Not... 03:45
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i'm not lonely, i'm just not with you i'm not a poor man, i was just richer with you i'm not a gambler but i lost on a bet with you i'm not waiting, there's nothing better to arrive i'm guessing it's over and we've said our last goodbyes i'm not sorrow bound there's a new day dawning now i'm not profound, i just have time on my hands i'm not blind, there is nothing to see i'm not him but i sure don't feel like me i'm not working, although i can't claim to be ill i'm guessing it's over and we've said our last goodbyes i'm not sorrow bound there's a new day dawning now i'm not silent, you're just not hearing me right i'm not praying, god won't change a thing i'm not quitting, i'm just not taking part i'm not low, i just haven't climbed that high i'm guessing it's over and we've said our last goodbyes i'm not sorrow bound there's a new day dawning now i'm not unique, i'm just not like them i'm not uncaring, i just can't see your problem i'm not here, you just wish that i was i'm not better than you, you're just worse than me i'm guessing it's over and we've said our last goodbyes i'm not sorrow bound there's a new day dawning now i'm not digging a grave, just a place to hide i'm not tired, i have just run out of dreams i'm not jealous, there is nothing i want i'm not insane, the rules have changed i'm guessing it's over and we've said our last goodbyes i'm not sorrow bound there's a new day dawning now
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When You're Alone 01:06
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there is no home just a comfortable zone on this world you roam when you're alone there is no disgrace in finding a place where to hide your face when you're alone so many desires project the comfort of fire but so few are inspired when you're alone what will a life hold 'cos even those most bold have times hold when you're alone
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(Come and Find) Peace Of Mind #2 02:09
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come and find peace of mind put your troubles away, don't think about a rainy day look beyond the shore, to the land of never-more just take a step, what is there to regret? come and find peace of mind feel the love that comes from the sky above no words from a book can teach you what you feel so just give it a go, tomorrow never knows come and find peace of mind let the stars aline, above you twinkle and shine when the sun sets it's just time for a rest all that is will be, part of natures mystery come and find peace of mind the moment is all you have, let go of the past yesterday has been, tomorrow remains unseen so just relax a while let all come and pass
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I've Left My Blues Behind 02:18
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i'm heading out west to the place that i love the best and where i can relax my mind my blues i've left behind i can wait to see the sand see the sea as it greats the land and feel freedom on the wind my blues i've forgotten i'm not here seeking treasure or to find one i love i'm just happy to be where i feel free my blues have forgotten me i've got no worries on my mind all will come, will come in time under setting sun or full moon for my blues i've got no room
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The Newest Star In The Sky 02:30
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a sadness fills the sky tonight a sadness fills the sky my love the moon shines down on the lake so bright and you're the newest star in the sky forever it seemed you'd be with me throughout the seasons of life but i have to face it all alone but i know you're twinkling bright a tear i will shed for you tonight a tear i will shed for you my love though i know you'll be fine in the sky i'm sad that you're not by my side you're now part of the map of hope hearing wishes from the world below i hope someone hears mine tonight and i can hold you close one more time you're the newest star tonight you're the newest star my love shine on brightly through the years like you shined brightly in life
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Resting Eternity 02:28
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silent darkness, vibrant dawn forever timeless, the spirit that is you resting poetry within your eyes words ride forever on the waves of the sea peace, deep peace resting forever in you resting eternity winds of freedom, in heart and mind passing no end, forever is your soul light of the moon, light of the sun shining universe of which we become peace, deep peace resting forever in you resting eternity
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All Will Become 02:07
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listen to sunshine, look at the wind feel the love, all will become you are the rise, rise and fall of the sun you are the ocean to which all rivers run move to the planets, shine like the star dream, dream way, create a brighter day you are the seed which becomes a mighty tree you are the voice of wisdom yet to arrive look and feel, touch and love the universe is calling and one day you'll arrive
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By Your Side 12:18
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well the day is coming to an end, the sun is setting the sky is red tomorrow is yet to cross my mind, a shooting crosses the sky sometime earth seems like a lonely place to be forever the wind will blow, during the darkness and light love will come and love will go, i thought i'd travel the road alone but tonight i am alright because you're by my side i walked many miles alone, feeling, cold, without a home finding temporary bliss in the moment of a stolen kiss a fleeting moment can give the illusions all;s alright somedays it seem that the sun shone on everyone but rain poured on me now i don't like to weep and moan, i try to stay strong but it's all a show but tonight i am alright because you're by my side it was the simplest of times that did the most damage to my heart i did all that i could to move from you, the memories came calling on the midnight wind but i found it hard to separate the old from the new i had the all day blues over you, you were the sunrise to my world you always come to mind when i'm in need of a hand to hold and tonight i am alright because you're by my side what one day brings another will take, there are no winners of an earthly race a heart can be loved, shared and worn, after the sunlight comes a storm but right now the sky is clear and the moonlight shines i'll walk the crooked, tired old street, fallen leafs around my feet passing without a look in the eye, my soul tired, i hid it from sight but tonight i am alright because you're by my side i thank what power there is above that you can do what it is you do i could sit forever by your side and just watch the world pass us by resting softly still by the moon, hoping the sun stays asleep i know what fate awaits me and you, one day we're here the next we're through i hope i make the journey a little better because you sure made mine one to remember and tonight i am alright because you're by my side i don't care if tomorrow your love is gone with the blue of the sky of the dawn you tamed the rambler in my heart, i hope this moment forever lasts time i wish i could pause and the hour never strike i'm not going to heaven unless you come, i'll turn back from paradise i'd dance with the devil for another night with an angel in this moment of bliss and tonight i am alright because you're by my side i feel like i've been sailing the ocean but no land felt like home you offered me a kind smile, i tried to chase it down the road now i find you again by my side all alone the timeless and endless days passed by to make this moment right the turn of the earth makes all become the light of the moon guided my heart and tonight i am alright because you're by my side like the fairytales of old this moment seems written by the stars i'm no longer looking for anything more then your hand to hold beyond the night down the winding road, please come a mile with me i cast my mind back to when our eyes met, you looked like a princess from a far fair land your heart is like your soul, so pure, you took the darkness right of out the mind and tonight i am alright because you're by my side
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The Moment 01:59
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see the grass growing, hear the river flowing it's all in the moment feel the rain on your skin and let nature sink in let the end begin and the beginning end when you look at the sky it doesn't tell you a lie it's all in the moment tomorrows ahead but today's where i tread as i move to the universe down lonely roads i have rambled over hills and beaches i have tread i've seen the moon shining down as i wondered this town but it was all in the moment and all moments they do pass when a flower wakes it doesn't hesitate it's all in the moment you can't regret love or a broken heart life changes with the seasons
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Goodnight To You 02:24
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goodnight to the moon say the stars goodnight to the sun say the flowers goodnight to you goodnight to you goodnight to all on earth "it's time to sleep" says a mum to her child "shut your precious eyes and dream a while" goodnight to you goodnight to you see you when the sun is due goodnight to the beach says the sea goodnight to the road says a traveling gypsy goodnight to you goodnight to you goodnight to all on earth around the world lullabies are sang you'll sleep till the morning bells are rang goodnight to you goodnight to you see you when the sun is due goodnight to you from me i know you'll be fine in the lands of dreams goodnight to you goodnight to you goodnight from me to you

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Tales From Sunshine Street is the 6th studio album from Singer/Songwriter Ross Mayhew.

The album contains 18 songs and comes from an 8 hour session at Sound Gallery Studios in Exeter.

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released February 25, 2013

Engineer Duncan Chave
Mixed by Duncan Chave and Ross Mayhew
Words and Music by Ross Mayhew
Artwork by Harry Mayhew
© 2013 Leaburn Records

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