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DON’T YOU DARE LET GO

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DON’T YOU DARE LET GO

She was the one who broke my heart
But I am the fool who walked away
On that day, so long ago
She wasn’t proud of what she’d done
But I was too weak for honesty
On that day, so long ago
We had the kind of love that ages like fine wine
If you have a love like that
Then fight to hold the line
Don’t let go
Oh no, son
Don’t you dare let go
Don’t let go

They had been married five good years
And weathered every single storm
Sent their way, ‘til that day
Standing angry, toe-to-toe
Hurtful words and wounded pride
In their way, on that day
Never thinking in that moment love could die
Feeling nothing when you touch
So you decide to let go
I know how
You feel yourself let go
You just let go

They had forgotten I was there
So I spoke a gentle word
To my son, on that day
He turned with anger in his eyes
But I knew the deepest fear inside
Of my son, on that day
He let me lead him from the room so she could cry
And I knew the time had come
To tell him of the time
I let go, oh Lord how,
How I just let go
I just let go

I said, “She was the one who broke my heart
But I am the fool who walked away
On that day, so long ago
She wasn’t proud of what she’d done
But your mother never tried to hide
What’d gone on, and on that day
She took a chance that I was worthy of her love
If you have a woman who would offer you as much
Don’t let go
Oh no, son
Don’t you dare let go
Don’t let go”

©2008 Van Clayton Powel

YOU DON’T NEED ME

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YOU DON’T NEED ME

When the pain comes
You can fight the tears
When the love runs
I’ve seen you hide your fears
No, you don’t need me
But I’ll still be there

If the sky fell
Think you could push it back
Yes, in a dark hell
You’d be a shining path
No, you don’t need me
But I’ll still be there

You might be all alone
And swear that no one cares
You might be tired of being strong
You might be feeling cold
But no one’s there
So wrap your arms around this song

And I’ll be there
Help to soothe the pain
Tell you I care
Time and time again
No, you don’t need me
But I’ll still be there

You might be all alone
And swear that no one cares
You might be tired of being strong
You might be feeling cold
But no one’s there
So wrap your arms around this song

And I’ll be there
Help to soothe the pain
Tell you I care
Time and time and time again
No, you don’t need me
But I’ll still be there

©1988 Van Clayton Powel

BEST OF TIMES

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BEST OF TIMES

These are the best of times
Yeah, these are the best of times
Well it’s in the air, the signs are clear,
Yeah, the stars are all aligned

These are the best of times
Take your hands inside of mine
And I feel a love from ages past
That’s pulled us back
Into the best of times

Ancient caravans of silk and spices
You smile at me and melt the desert sun
Andalusian moonlight catches two young lovers
We watch them kiss
And dream our chance will come

Now these are the best of times
These are the best of times
When I lie with you I feel the truth
Running up and own my spine

That we’ve waited for these times
Such an elegant design
Sacred lines of pure geometry
Pull you and me
Into the best of times

In the best of times
There’s a gravity that lovers know
And it pulls upon the heart and soul
Best of times, best of times
You can feel that lover’s gravity, oh yeah

In the court of kings with knights and ladies dancing
I feel your eyes from far across the room
Seems I fall for you in every single lifetime
But now I know it might have been too soon

‘Cause these are the best of times
These are the best of times
When I lie with you I feel the truth
Running up and down my spine

That we’ve waited for these times
Not a doubt within my mind
This love will go on endlessly
Pulling you and me
Into the best of times

Yeah, the best of times
There’s a gravity that lovers know
And it pulls upon the heart and soul
Best of times, best of times
You can feel that lover’s gravity

It’s a love that goes on endlessly
And it’s got ahold of you and me
There’s a gravity that lovers know
And it pulls upon the heart and soul
Best of times, best of times

©2012 Van Clayton Powel

I AM

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I Am

I have opened every door
That the lords have put before me
I have carried every load
Just as far as I can

I have followed every path
To the songs where they lay waiting
Now I leave it all behind
But I pray you understand

I am there with you now
Close your eyes, you can feel me
I am there with you now
Though it just cannot be

If I leave you with my words
Will they be enough to soothe you
It’s a burden I will bear
In the place I now go

Only one thing I will take
Yeah, they can scatter my belongings
But every moment spent with you
Will be the light for my soul

I am there with you now
Close your eyes, you can feel me
I am there with you now
Though it just cannot be

I am there with you now
Never doubt, never ever wonder
I am there with you now
Being all I can be

©2012 Van Clayton Powel

WHEN I’M WITH YOU

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WHEN I’M WITH YOU

I am a life of burning passion
A gentle touch that tells the truth
I am a timeless song that gives you the shivers
An easy road to long lost youth

I’m in the air, sweet taste of springtime
A welcome fire when winter’s deep
I am the friend that won’t stop loving
When I’m with you I am complete

When I’m with you
When I’m with you

I am a verse of such emotion
That lovers cry around the world
I am the bond that is eternal
Between a boy and his first girl

I see so far I’m in the future
I hear the words we dare not speak
And in your eyes I see that you know, ya you know
When I’m with you I am complete

When I’m with you, when I’m with you
When I’m with you
When I’m with you, when I’m with you
When I’m with you

I hold your hand, I hear you laughing
I run my fingers through your hair
I lie beside you, I feel your caresses
I wake, but you’re not there

I am the view that wraps around you
When you stand upon the peak
I am the thought that stirs within you
When you’re walking down the street

I will be there when it’s all over
When he leaves you and you weep
Then you will find out why I’m waiting,
I’m waitin ’cause
When I’m with you I am complete

When I’m with you, when I’m with you
When I’m with you,
When I’m with you, when I’m with you
When I’m with you

©1998 Van Clayton Powel