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I Know You And You’re Not Mine ©1994

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

Now there’s a difference in what you feel

Should I believe it’s not real?

I know you and you’re not mine.

You always leave me in despair

I’m ready, but you’re never there

I know you and you’re not mine.

I know just what you do for lunch and dinnertime;

I know just what you do in summer and wintertime.

All day long, all night through,

All I ever want is just to be with you.

It used to be I’d walk you home

And send you kisses on the phone

I miss you all the time.

When we were together yesterday

I’d go to kiss you and you’d move away

I know you and you’re not mine.

I know just what you do for lunch and dinnertime;

I know just what you do in summer and wintertime.

All day long, all night through,

All I ever want is just to be with you.

Now there’s a difference in your nice smile

You’re bound to leave me in a little while

I know you and you’re my kind.

You answer questions in defile

You lead me on; that’s not your style

I know you and you’re not mine.

I know you and you’re not mine.

I know you and you’re not mine.

Look At You ©1985/1994 

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

Look at you turning my life around

I am afraid I don’t know what to do

Looked in your eyes and found

We’ve shared a dream for so long

So I know you care for me.

Now give me your hand and I swear

I will love you always

I can feel your touch in the night;

I see the light

Only when I look at you.

Look at you living your life alone

I am aware of what you’re going through

Loving you is all I’ve known

Tonight I’ll dream of your smile

And I’ll wake to find you there.

Now give me your hand and I swear

I will love you always

I can feel your touch in the night;

I see the light

Only when I look at you.

Looked in your eyes and found

You’re the only one.

You’re turning my life around.

I can feel your touch in the night;

I see the light

Only when I look at you.

Jack Stone’s Bar ©1994

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

It was nineteen hundred and sixty-four

I was singing for tips and a smile

But I knew all along that I sang a good song

What I lacked was the know-how and style.

Then I met Jack Stone when he bought a round

Said he wanted my name up in lights

So he opened a bar then from near and afar

They came and I sang their delights.

The night is young and we’re having fun

There’s plenty of time it seems.

Dance with your partner; hold her close

And Keep on dreaming your dreams.

It was nineteen hundred and seventy

And Jack said he knew it was time

That I move to the west ‘cause I’m one of the best

“Don’t worry kid; you’ll do just fine.”

For years I’d been singing to lovers

And the “biggest names” knew who I was

And I drank all the gin when the money rolled in;

Didn’t need any help from above.

The night is young and we’re having fun

There’s plenty of time it seems.

Dance with your partner; hold her close

And Keep on dreaming your dreams.

It was nineteen hundred and eighty-two

I had played with all the best in the land

Still I drank my gin then the crowds grew thin

Guess I wasn’t any more in demand.

Must have lost my way when the lights went out

It was dark and I stumbled around

And for year after year it was perfectly clear

I was lying face down on the ground.

It was nineteen hundred and ninety-four

I was singing for tips and a smile

Then along came a man and he put out his hand

Said he knew me when I was a child.

He said,”I think I’ve heard all the better ones,

Still I think that you’re the best that I’ve known.”

“Well, my name is still Jack; won’t you please come back?”

“Bring your guitar and come back home.”

The night is young and we’re having fun

There’s plenty of time it seems.

Dance with your partner; hold her close

And Keep on dreaming your dreams.

You can find me here on weekend nights

And catch the rising star

‘Cause one of these days you will stop and say,

“He was singing in Jack Stone’s Bar.”

You can find me here on weekend nights

Come catch the rising star!

‘Cause one of these days you will stop and say,

“He was singing in Jack Stone’s Bar.”

I’m still singing in Jack Stone’s Bar.

I Can’t Let You Go ©1990

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

Thoughts of love; I never gave it half a chance; just no reason to.

Life’s been good; adventure and a quick romance sometimes with you.

Tell me why does it all seem so different now when it’s you that had enough

And me that has these feelings that I want to give you all my love.

I can’t let you go this time; this time would break my heart;

This time it’s tearing me apart

I need the breath of life you give my soul.

I can’t let you go this time; each night I wake

With yearning; hunger burning just for you.

Don’t go this. I remember:

Everything; we used to gather flowers in Spring on a windy day.

Wantingly you’d put your arms around me; then you would say,

“All my love for you is forever; like the heavens up above

That cradle all the shining stars and yes, I give you all my love.

I can’t let you go this time; this time would break my heart;

This time it’s tearing me apart

I need the breath of life you give my soul.

I can’t let you go this time; this vow I make;

I’ll hold you in my arms forever, keep you in my heart forevermore.

This time…this time…this time;

I can,t…I can’t let you go!

Got To Keep You ‘Round Me ©1985

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

Wanna say, every way, it’s heaven every time you greet me with a smile

Think a while and make up your mind; oh what a style

Got to keep you ‘round me

Alibi, can’t deny, this uncontrollable emotion running wild

Reconcile and I’ll be so kind, to walk a mile

Just to keep you ‘round me

Got to keep you ‘round me and feel your love surrounding me

And make it last forever

Got to make you feel good in every way you think you should

It’s nothing new, I’m loving you

Got to keep you ‘round it’s true.

What a night; Oh, what a night. Whispering our secrets over candlelight

Say you might and I’ll be inclined, to walk a mile

Just to keep you ‘round.

Inside I feel the storm is breaking;

So long I have been waiting to feel you

Override, that faded love forsaken

Our love is waking ; got to keep you ‘round me

Got to keep you ‘round me and feel your love surrounding me

And make it last forever

Got to make you feel good in every way you think you should

It’s nothing new, I’m loving you

Got to keep you ‘round me…

Hold Out For Heaven ©1990

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

I’ve cheated, misled her, and treated her badly for so many years

Still I can’t believe she stands beside me

And when she gets lonely and I don’t come home ‘til the morning is here

I can’t believe she never left me

Does she see something in me that I don’t see?

Does she feel something I’ll never know?

And lately I’ve been thinking maybe I got it good with my angel at home

And my devil women in the evening

I work ‘til the sunsets then I’m on the roam with two words and a kiss;

I just come up with another reason

But it’s hard to believe she has faith in me

‘Cause I know that I’m hurting her so.

She just holds out for heaven, with all of her might

After all the misgivings I’ve left her to fight.

She just holds on, and holds out for heaven tonight.

I stopped in a bar room and ordered a round for the lady who smiled

I thought she seemed a little lonely.

She sat down beside me and whispered her name very softly and said

Her man would never love her only

Then I thought of my angel with crying eyes;

And I knew just what I had to do.

I’ll hold out for heaven, with all of my might

After all the misgivings I’ve left her to fight.

I’ll just hold on, and hold out for heaven tonight.

I’ll just hold out for heaven, with all of my might

After all the misgivings I’ve left her to fight.

I’ll just hold on, and hold out for heaven tonight.

Silent Love ©1987

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

You and I have never said “I love you.”

And you never really said you cared.

You and I have never tried to say just what we feel inside

Or of the special moments that we’ve shared.

You and I believe in wine and roses

And in foolish things that make us smile.

You and I can make life seem like something from an angel’s dream

Never knowing love’s here all the while.

Silent love. Reach into my very soul and feed the flame.

‘Cause I know you feel the same.

Silent love. Tearing at my very soul; can’t stand the pain.

Like a teardrop in the rain: silent love.

You and I have never seen the sunrise

Or a walk in winter snow so bright.

You and I have never heard what hearts can say without a word

Or what I long to tell you in the night.

It’s madness to hold it all inside;

To never hear the words: I love you.

Silent love. Reach into my very soul and feed the flame.

‘Cause I know you feel the same.

Silent love. Tearing at my very soul; can’t stand the pain.

Like a teardrop in the rain: silent love…Silent love.

Pied Piper Blues ©1994

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

His name was Cool and he shined as bright as a star

He’d light the fuse and put blue in the blues guitar

Maybe once a year you’d find him jamming at the local bar.

He had the women hoping that they’d catch his eye

They followed him like the music made them high

They called him Cool ‘cause he made that guitar cry.

He’s such a cool picker. He’s got the pied piper’s soul in his sound

He’s such a cool kicker. He’s gonna take right over the town

Put on your dancing shoes, I just heard the news, Cool’s playing the Pied Piper Blues.

Now Paul was working at the station pumping gas

He saw his lady and he knew just why she passed

She’s on her way to the blues and to lift a glass

So Paul asked Cool if he could try a lick or two

Cool said, “Son, you gotta first go pay your dues;

There ain’t nobody that can play the blues like Cool!”

Well, Paul left town and no one saw him for a year

He took his ax and then went to bend his ear

But nobody cared so they just kept drinking beer.

One day people thought they heard a familiar sound

“Cool is back and he’s gearing up to really get down.”

“My God, that’s Paul and I swear he’s local bar bound.”

He’s such a cool picker. He’s got the pied piper’s soul in his sound

He’s such a cool kicker. He’s gonna take right over the town

Put on your dancing shoes, I just heard the news, Paul’s playing the cool Pied Piper Blues.

This Time Will Pass ©1994

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

It always seems to happen at the worst of times

First I lose my job then my granny goes blind

My woman’s having trouble trying live my life

She’s seeing other people on the side, on the side

A diesel hit my doggy on a Friday night

The driver stopped the truck and we had a big fight

My woman hasn’t loved me in a three-fort-night

She’s seeing other people on the side, on the side

They say,”Nothing heals like Father Time;

You’ll always find a moral in a Mother Goose Rhyme;

This time will pass.” So hurry and pass on by!

My woman says she gonna take a holiday

She’s gonna take my money and the rest of my pay

My woman’s having trouble and she don’t wanna stay

She’s seeing other people on the side, on the side

I’ve had it up to here with the way she acts

I wouldn’t give a damn if she never came back

Throw her in the trash yeah that sounds about right

She’s seeing other people on the side.

They say,”Nothing heals like Father Time;

You’ll always find a moral in a Mother Goose Rhyme;

This time will pass.” So hurry and pass on by!

I Just Need To Know ©2001

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

(verse 1)

Tell me once again, I just need to know

Why you saw me through my pain;

...never knew it showed.

Did you see me cry? I just need to know,

Why you wanted nothing else,

...but to help me grow...

(transition)

It's hard to keep my distance, when love's so rarely found.

And doesn't ever seem to want to stay

So try to take "for instance"; my love is all around.

Don't you want to make it work that way?

(chorus)

I just need to know

Was it kindness from a loving heart or love deep from the soul?

I just need to know

Did I change your life?

I just need to know.

(verse 2)

Tell me once again, I just need to know;

Why you chose to teach me love;

...said you'd never go...

Did you need my heart? I just need to know.

I can smile and walk away,

...but I need to show...

((go to: Transition...go to Chorus))

Story Book Of Love ©1983

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

Seven in the morning and the rain begins

Sitting by my window, it won’t ever end.

Seven in the evening there’s no stars up high

It just keeps on raining; pouring from the sky.

Sensitive illusions, rainbows to perceive

Knights in shining armor; only make believe.

Poetry and sonnets always laugh and cry

It just keeps on raining, watching life go by.

In the story book of love

Where have the princes gone to run away

The magic’s long forgotten

In the story book of love

Where does the fantasy begin and end

The clouds are crying now.

Have to take a day off; leave my thoughts behind

Thinking of you always serves no peace of mind

Stay a little longer you said, “Time to fly.”

It just keeps on raining, watching life go by.

It doesn’t really matter what the reason is;

It doesn’t really matter why you’re here.

In the story book of love

Where have the princes gone to run away

The magic’s long forgotten

In the story book of love

Where does the fantasy begin and end

The clouds are crying now.

The World Is Full Of Heroes ©2003

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

It’s a hot night in the desert and a cold day here in hell.

I can hear the big guns pounding and I know only time will tell.

“Give it up!” we tell our neighbor; only loss can come from strife.

But they just don’t seem to listen, now I fear so for my life.

I can’t believe this is happening. The “enemy” is near.

The world is full of heroes and none of them are here.

What can I say to my mother? What of the children alone?

I need all my strength to kill my brother.

In the name of freedom ringing we bring all our arms to bare.

Got to face this war unyielding; try to stop me if you dare.

[I can kill when I don’t see you; I can see you day or night.

When my rifle sight can’t find you, you will find death from the sky!]

I can’t believe this is happening. The “enemy” is near.

The world is full of heroes and none of them are here.

What can I say to my mother? What of the children alone?

I need all my strength to kill my brother;

And then come back home with my head up high.

This war is hell! This war is hell! This war is hell!

I can’t believe this is happening. The “enemy” is near.

The world is full of heroes and none of them are here.

Man In The Rare ©1988

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

I can’t go to sleep at night; lie awake and call your name.

Haven’t got the strength or the might to stand the blow.

Got to go on with my life even though the night’s so long

Must’ve been way out of my mind to let you go.

I really love you, and I really care

If you ever get lonesome, I’ll be your handsome

Man in the rare.

I just wait here by the phone; reasons haven’t stopped the pain

Missing you I feel so alone; it’s all insane.

I really love you, and I really care

If you ever get lonesome, I’ll be your handsome

Man in the rare.

I really love you, and I really care

If you ever get lonesome, I’ll be your handsome

Man in the rare.

If you ever get lonesome, I’ll be your handsome

Man in the rare.

Laughlin: I saw My Dream ©1990

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

I saw my dream across the river

I felt my soul all aflame

I saw the sunrise in all its glory

I heard the wind speak my name.

People riding horses and gaming riverboats

They must’ve passed by here a hundred times

Wandering through the county, sleeping with the stars

They just don’t understand.

Mountains and the valleys; rainbows everywhere

The desert colors seem to shine like gold

Giving birth to essence; creatures small and grand

And God has blessed this land.

I know it isn’t heaven but I don’t mind at all.

It’s as close as it can fall.

I saw my dream across the river

I felt my soul all aflame

I saw the sunrise in all its glory

I heard the wind speak my name.

Playing with a notion with courage from the heart

The river and the wind became my friends

Someone with a vision could really make it big

Don’t know where it might end.

Then something really hit me as sure as I’m alive

I heard that little voice from deep inside

Laughlin in Nevada , by any other name

Is Laughlin just the same.

I know it isn’t heaven but I don’t mind at all.

It’s as close as it can fall.

I saw my dream across the river

I felt my soul all aflame

I saw the sunrise in all its glory

I heard the wind speak my name.

I heard the wind speak my name.

The Judge Of The Land ©1997

Lyrics & Music by: Robin Maynes

Now listen both my children

There’s something you should know.

Your mother is planning on moving away

And very soon you’ll have to go.

No. That’s not what I want.

I need you living with me.

You see the judge of the land said that

“That’s the way it must be.”

Now listen both my children

There’re questions you should ask.

You’ll still get to see me a few of the days

And very soon you’ll both be back.

No. It wasn’t your fault.

Another man has her love.

You see the judge of the land knows that

“That’s the way it must be.”

Yes we can still have supper in the playhouse

And we’ll dance outside in the rain.

We will say our prayers when it’s bedtime

And I’ll kiss you after praying.

You will still help planting all the flowers

And we’ll follow chores with a game.

I will still find time to tell you stories

And I will love you just the same.

Now listen both my children

I’ll always think of you.

Wherever you are you’ll be deep in my heart

And very soon I’ll be with you.

Yes. The calendar’s here.

I know when you’re coming home.

You see the judge of the land said that

“That’s the way it must be.”

You see, at least for now,

That’s the way it must be.