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My Brand New Day
04:02
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MY BRAND NEW DAY
Verse One
I can see it all - as clear as an image on my T.V. screen-
As clear as anything I’ve ever seen before
Step out the door and walk away
I’ll be looking for my brand new day
Verse Two
I can feel it all - as real as any card that I’ve been dealt
As real as anything I’ve ever felt before
Step out the door and walk away -
I’ll be looking for my brand new day
My brand new day
Guitar solo
Verse Three
I can hear it all - as loud as thunder in a lighting storm
As loud as anything I’ve ever heard before
Step out the door and walk away
I’ll be looking for my brand new day
Chorus
My brand new day
My brand new day(my brand new day)
My brand new day (my brand new day)
My brand new day (my brand new day)
My brand new day (my brand new day)
My brand new day (my brand new day, my brand new day)
My brand new day (my brand new day, my brand new day)
My brand new day
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2. |
Falling From Grace
04:01
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Falling From Grace
VERSE 1
A B7 A B7 A B7 A B7
I’d say I’m sorry but it cuts no ice
I’d beg forgiveness but it don’t come out right
I guess I’ve fallen on my luck again
I’d mend the bridged but I don’t have time
My intuition lets me down again
I’m into something that I know I’ll regret
I can’t do miracles I make mistakes
Another day another fall from grace
I’ve only got one pair of hands
CHORUS
B /A E F#
And you can see through me
All my defences, pretences and insecurities
Yes you can see through me
All my excuses, psychoses and childish fantasies
I’m falling from grace
VERSE 1
I’d fight the battle but the war is won
I’d try a bandage but the damage is done
I guess a second chance is out
I know my luck is quickly running out
I’ve only got myself to blame
(to chorus chords)
You deserve a medal for putting up with me
And you deserve a hero - the one I’ll never be
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3. |
Looking Glass Lies
03:53
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Looking Glass Lies
You gave me life - you gave me everything you owned
Opened the doors you gave it all to me
Showed me the way what more can I say?
But nothing I do could make it up to you
But it all had to end so suddenly
You say 'hello' and then you say 'goodbye' to me
There's nothing to say about your looking glass lies
Oh no, oh no
You had the look and everything it took
Answered my call you gave it all to me
But it all had to end so suddenly
You say 'hello' and
then you say 'goodbye' to me
There's nothing to say about your looking glass lies
Oh no, oh no
What you do if I said I need you?
would you make up your mind and need me too?
Would you open your eyes and see me through oh no, oh no
You gave me love you gave me everything that you owned
Answered my call you gave it all to me
showed me the way, what more can I say?
But nothing i do could make it up to you
Cos it all had to enur looking glass lies oh no
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4. |
My Angel
05:08
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My Angel
Did I ever tell you that you were an angel
Did I let you know I’m glad you were there
Did I ever say that I thank you baby
Did ever show that I really care?
Well I love you baby
And I’m glad you were there
Yes I love you baby
And I’m glad you were there
If I ever fell, would you catch me darling?
If I should loose my way would you take me home?
And when the night is dark, will you be my moonlight
Would you let me know how much you care
Well I love you
And I’m glad you were there
Yes I love you baby
And I’m glad you were there
Instr
Did I ever tell you that you were my angel
Did I ever say I’m glad you were there?
Instr - to sudden stop
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5. |
When The Stars Fall Down
04:54
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When the Stars Fall Down Alex Vann Dec 2010
VERSE 1
When the curtains rise, So begins our play
Acting out our lives, ‘cause all the world’s a stage
And as the lights find me – I will look to you
‘Cause you’re the real star and I’m supporting you
CHORUS
Like pebbles in the sand - Moonlight on the sea
Stars up in the sky - Together we will be
And when the stars fall down - And all your world is lost
I will be here still - as you have been for me
VERSE 2
And oh this vital heart, that fear and love have known
Demands and audience - all its scars to show
And oh this twisted road I’ve been travelling on
Has stolen all my breath but the show goes on
CHORUS
(Repeat)
M8
It seems to me that I’m the lonely one
It seems to me that you’re the only one – the only one who cares.
Instrumental to verse chords
VERSE 3
And as the curtains fall – and the lights begin to fade
It’s time to take a bow and time to leave the stage
Remove my actors robes - walk out into the night
The stars my only audience – I have no disguise
CHORUS - double
then,
When the stars fall do—wn…..When the stars fall all around
- I will be here still.
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6. |
Oh! What A Life
03:06
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Oh! What A Life
(Capo on 1)
D(with b) A7 D
Oh, what a life this is
D Em
Health and happiness
A D
Come at such a cost
A Bb A
(to our loved ones)
Oh, what a game we play
Thinking everyday
Only of oursleves
(selfish people)
CHORUS D7 G
Krishna, help me now
B7 Em
I used to care but now I don’t know how
A7
No, now I don’t know how
D A D - A Bb D A Em A C(+d, no e) G D
Oh, what a life this is final time, Oh, What a Life this is, What a Life this is
Oh, what a merry dance
Taking every chance
To come out on top
(we’re really losing)
CHORUS (repeat)
M8 F C G (use plectrum from here to end)
We could have the world
F C G
If we wanted to
F C G F C G
We just need to get a new point of view
F C G
We could have the world
F C G
If we wanted to
F C G C G D
We just need to find a new attitude
Oh what a world we’ve made
Our progress has betrayed
Our Environment (now we’re paying)
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7. |
Searching
03:53
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Searching Alex Vann (piano, in A)
A /B bass
Searching, I’m looking for myself again
D E
Always looking in - I should be looking out
Holding – I’m holding onto yesterday
Always holding back – I should be holding you
CH:
F#m D
If only I could find who I am
F#m B sus4 B
Maybe I could be a stronger man
A E D A
But I’m searching, for the road to you.
Waiting, I’m waiting for the tide to turn
Always on the shore – I should be out to sea
Hoping – I’m hoping for a better day
Always seem to find the worst in me
CH (repeat)
M8
G D
Whenever I’m in need of love,
A
You know that I believe in love with you
G F
And if you ever leave me love,
Bb D E
I don’t know what I would do, without you
(instr)
CH repeat
Last chord sequence =
F#m B D E A
For the road to you ah ah yes I’m searching, for the road to you
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8. |
Devil's Jig
02:29
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9. |
The Richest Man Alive
02:37
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The Richest Man Alive
Well I won't run, and I won't hide
I got no money but I got you so I’m the richest man alive
Well I got faith on my side
Got no cash just got my smile so I’m the richest man alive
Some may say a begging man is not the way to be
But I would say be a free man, its the only way to be
Its the only way to be
I’ve had lows and I’ve had highs
But I got you and I got love so I’m the richest man alive
Chorus (repeat)
Outro - Its the only way to be (I’m the richest man alive)
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10. |
Buy a Dream
01:37
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Buy A Dream
All the drops of rain that ever fell
All the water in the sea
All the pennies in a wishing well
Couldn’t Buy A Dream for me
I don’t know how you get by
You never seem to have to try
And the wind that blows will blow me down
If a raindrop falls then I shall drown
And the world still turns and fires burn
And the sun will shine on you
And if time won’t stop I’ll just get off
And Buy A Dream for two
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11. |
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The Light of Christmas Time
Alex Vann started 19 Dec 2003, completed 24 Dec 2009
It’s that time of year again
The Stars are shining brighter in the sky
And I feel fine
The streets are paved with frost again
The air is crisp and clean, the clouds have gone
It’s Christmas time
Chorus:
And if you want we’ll build a snowman
With my hat and scarf we’ll go man
Into the Light of Christmas Time
Children lie awake at night
They want to catch a glimpse of Old Saint Nick
But they fall asleep
And morning comes around so fast
There’s presents on their beds and candy canes
Are on the tree
Chorus:
And if you want we’ll build a snowman
With my hat and scarf we’ll go man
Into the Light of Christmas Time
We’ll wrap up warm and go ice-skating
Hold my hand as we go racing
Into the Light of Christmas Time
‘Tis the season of goodwill
A time to stop the fights and see the good things
In everyone
Now’s the time we must believe
If we give love then surely we’ll receive
At Christmas time
Chorus:
And if you want we’ll build a snowman
With my hat and scarf we’ll go man
Into the light of Christmas time
We’ll wrap up warm and go ice-skating
Hold my hand as we go racing
Into the Light of Christmas Time
Into the Light of Christmas Time, Into the Light of Christmas Time
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Alex Vann Wolverhampton, UK
Alex Vann is a Wolverhampton musician and artist with many years’ experience in bands and as a solo artist. He started
writing songs at 15 and has a highly distinctive acoustic guitar style, impassioned vocals and is also an accomplished pianist.
He has a knack for writing catchy choruses and his music has been used on television, films and radio.
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