(Ya Get) 1 Life
Ricky Byrd
Wake up baby
Open them big brown eyes
‘Cause time is a wastin’
Rise and shine
Pull back the covers
Throw open the shades
It’s a beautiful mornin’
Now seize the day
Hit the streets runnin'
And give it your best
Cause when your time here’s over
You’ll get plenty of rest
One life
So wear it well
One go around
Give ‘em hell
The years they fly by quickly
And that ain’t no lie
Ya get one life
Go on…take it for a ride
(As I was sayin’)
When you lose your way
Let love be your GPS
That’s right…listen to your heart
And try not to second guess, your instincts
‘Cause they’re usually spot on the money
Keep your chin up baby, and your outlook sunny
One life
Wear it well
One go around
Give ‘em hell
The years they fly by quickly
And that ain’t no lie
Ya get one life
Go on take it for a ride
In times of doubt my friend
Know it all works out in the end
Things wind up just as they should
Press on and do as you would
One life
So wear it well
One go around
Give ‘em hell
The years they fly by quickly
And that ain’t no lie
Ya get one life
Go on take it for a ride
One life
One go around
One life
This ain’t no rehearsal baby
Glamdemic Blues
Byrd / 2021
Hey life,
When did you get back in town
It’s been strictly dullsville
Since you ain’t been around
Things have changed,
But you knew that all along…didn’t ya
Cut to the chase
Our used to be is gone
I know we’ll get it right eventually
It feels like an eternity
I’m a patient man, but this one’s for the books
I’m hungry for some night life
And the good times that you took
Gimme…
One Saturday Night
One Saturday Night
Tire of spinning’ my wheels sugar
One Saturday Night
One Saturday Night
Gotta kick up my heels
I’ve gone stir crazy
Feel the walls closing in
It’s now three years and counting
Since I took you for a spin
I’m chompin’ at the bit,
To get back in the game
I could use a little bit of different
‘Cause every day’s pretty much the same
Hey life I’m talkin’ to you
All due respect, why do you do the things you do
In this not so perfect world
We’re all just tryin’ to have our say
It’s hard enough without the roadblocks
You keep throwin’ in the way
Gimme…
One Saturday Night
One Saturday Night
Tire of spinning’ my wheels sugar
One Saturday Night
One Saturday Night
Gotta kick up my heels
(Solo) Mask off, Mask on, It’s here, Its gone (2X)
Gimme…
One Saturday Night
Just one Saturday Night
(Riff)
One Saturday Night
One Saturday Night
Gotta kick up my heels
(La la da da da, etc.)
Rhapsody In Blues (One For Jeff)
Ricky Byrd
Sweet Byrd of Youte
Ricky Byrd
I was goin’ through some old R’n’R magazines
Torn and tattered by time
It got me thinkin’ about my city in the 70s
What a scene man, what a ride
C’mon
A transistor radio pressed up against my ear
And a six string always by my side
We would play any joint
That would have me and the band
Gettin’ paid in drink tickets
We didn’t mind
‘Cause we were young and ready, willing, and able
For those endless nights both good and bad
We had our share of toil and trouble
Ohhhh… what a time we had
Workin’ hard at some no future job
For the clothes I’d wear Saturday night
‘Cause at the time the place to be
Was the back room at Max’s
And you’d wanna make sure
You’d be looking just right
Now there’s one particular time
That comes to mind
I was out with the boys doin’ what boys will do
And there you were
Sittin’ in the third booth from the back
Those few words we exchanged
That was the beginning of me and you
‘Cause we were young and ready, willing, and able
For those endless nights both good and bad
We had our share of toil and trouble
Ohhhh… what a time we had
The years have flown by all too fast
So many miles traveled since then
We’ve lost more than a few friends along the way
Here’s to you baby
Until we meet again
Some things worked out as I dreamed they would
While others just fell flat
But what never fails to bring a smile to my face
Are those scattered memories of this and that
‘Cause we were young and ready, willing, and able
For those endless nights both good and bad
We had our share of toil and trouble
Ohhhh… what a time we had
Sweet sweet Byrd of youte
Sweet sweet Byrd of youte
Well we were young and ready
Sweet sweet Byrd of youte
Sweet sweet Byrd of youte
Young and ready
Sweet sweet Byrd of youte
Sweet sweet Byrd of youte
Every night!!!
****The Ba,Ba Black Sheep Singers take us home!!!
Anna Lee
Ricky Byrd / John Lyons
Caught by the light of a Manhattan moon
I confess I was dreamin’ of you
I’m just a prisoner of your memory
Sure do miss you Anna Lee
Other lovers have come and gone
I’m left singin’ the same old song
Oh baby look what you’ve done to me
I’m your puppet Anna Lee
Anna Lee, Anna Lee
I close my eyes and it’s you and me
Then comes the harsh reality
You don’t love me Anna Lee
Why do I let her drag me down
She’s not the only girl around
She’s so deep inside you see
Oh mercy, mercy me
Anna Lee, Anna Lee
I close my eyes and it’s you and me
Then comes the harsh reality
You don’t love me Anna Lee
It’s your voice on the telephone
I’m acting like there’s nothing wrong
I’ll never let on how you torture me
Damn you Anna Lee
Caught by the light of a Manhattan moon
Dreamin’ that you’ll come home soon
Anna Lee, Anna Lee
I close my eyes and it’s you and me
Then comes the harsh reality
You don’t love me Anna Lee
You don’t want me Anna Lee
I hope you’re happy Anna Lee
You know that I really miss you Anna Lee
Anna Lee
Then Along Comes You
Ricky Byrd
Too many broken promises
And tear-stained goodbyes
She had her cheatin’ ways
I must’ve been blind
Sure did put me through the ringer
Broke my heart in two
I swore I was done with loveE
Then along comes you
Well I had my fill baby
Then along comes you
I’ve been dragged over, under, sideways, down
My heart’s been taken for a ride
In matters of romance…I’ll tell you what
You gotta be strong to survive
The odds are low for happy endings
A fact that’s sad but true
But I swore I was done with love
Then along comes you
(Then along comes you)
I was fed up baby
Then along comes you
I hesitate to let love back in
‘Cause that’s a game I can’t seem to win
But how can one resist your tender embrace
You sure are a head turner honey
Just look at that face
You sure did put me through the ringer
Broke my hear in two
(Broke my heart)
I swore I was done with love
Then along comes you
I was walkin’ away baby
Then along comes you
(He was good as gone)
Then along comes you
(What could I do)
Along comes you
Oh along comes you
(What could I do)
Along comes you
**Scream dedicated to Steve Marriott;)
(What could I do)
Stand back baby!!!
(What could I do)
(What could I do)
Transistor Radio Childhood
Ricky Byrd
Sittin’ on a stoop
Hours at a time
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
Got the ballgame on
It’s Yankees 6 to 5
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
When the last pitch is thrown
I’ll quickly flip the dial
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
‘Cause whatever cousin Brucie plays
Was sure to bring a smile
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
I had a transistor radio childhood
It got me through when nothing else would
Transistor radio childhood
The sounds that I loved then I still love now
From my Transistor radio childhood
I listened up on the roof
When I probably shoulda been in school
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
‘Cause I was in from the get-go
And learned to bend the rules
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
Paint It Black, Mony Mony, You Can’t Hurry Love
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
You Really Got Me
I couldn’t get enough
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
I had a transistor radio childhood
It got me through when nothing else would
Transistor radio childhood
The sounds that I loved then I still love now
From my Transistor radio childhood
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Been serenaded by the Beach Boys
In my room
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
And Penny Lane was like a second home
I was quick to run to
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
I’ve Sat On The Dock Of The Bay
Otis whistlin’ in my ear
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
I took a drive with Mustang Sally
And rode with Paul Revere
(Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba)
I had a transistor radio childhood
It got me through when nothing else would
Transistor radio childhood
Then and there I knew where I stood
I had a transistor radio childhood
It got me through when nothing else would
Transistor radio childhood
The sounds that I loved then I still love
Now, now, now
From my transistor radio childhoo
Turn up the radio… transistor radio
Louanne
Ricky Byrd
Louanne
If anybody could you can
Louanne
If anybody could you can
Why don’t ya go on and get yerself right
Louanne
You’ve got more lives than an alleycat
You hit the skids
Yet you keep comin’ back
But livin’ on the hustle
Always got you on your knees
You know you gotta trim the fat
If you Wanna be free
Louanne
If anybody could you can
Louanne
If anybody could you can
Why don’t ya go on and get yerself right
Louanne
You’re lookin’ at life from the bottom up
What’s it gonna take till enough is enough
Trouble’s got you cornered
It makes you twist and shout
But that wind of change is at your back
Givin’ you an out
Solo
Louanne
If anybody could you can
Louanne
If anybody could you can
Why don’t ya go on and get yerself right
Louanne
(4X)
Stay Grateful
Ricky Byrd
This world has come unhinged
One can’t tell the truth from the spin
Who’s on the take, who can you trust
They’re livin’ high on the hog
But what about the rest of us
If you’re waitin’ on Superman
To save the day
That’s wishful thinkin’
Ain’t gonna happen no how, no way
Embrace reality
Sha La La… stay grateful
And be kind
Sha La La… stay grateful (yeah)
When the wheels start to grind
Don’t let life shake you down
And above all else
Stay grateful
We’re in a bad place, ain’t no doubt
Everyone’s pissed off ‘bout somethin’
It makes you wanna shout
It’s a race to the bottom
A bridge too far
Who woulda thought, baby…
But here we are
Everybody’s to to seems to be castin’ blame
But pointin’ fingers gets you nowhere
We got to up our game
Embrace reality
Sha La La … stay grateful
Remain hopeful
Sha La La… stay grateful (yeah)
When the wheels start to grind
Don’t let life shake you down
And above all else
Stay grateful
Hey, hey, hey
If you’re waitin’ on Superman
To save the day
That’s wishful thinkin’ baby
Ain’t gonna happen no how, no way
You gotta embrace reality
Remain hopeful
And be kind
When the wheels start to grind
Don’t let life shake you down
And above all else baby…stay grateful
Sha La La… stay grateful
And be kind
Sha La La… stay grateful (yeah)
When the wheels start to grind
Don’t let the fuckers shake you down
We gonna be alright baby
You gotta embrace reality
And above all else
And stay grateful
Alien
Ricky Byrd
If there’s anybody out there
Takin’ stock of who we are
It must blow your mind
Since the start of time
We’ve not come very far
For there are those that still fear anyone
Who might look different than they do
This beautiful world has an ugly side
Thinly veiled, you see right through
Speeches have been given
Books have been written
We go marchin’ in the name of love
Two steps forward and three steps back
You call that progress
I’m not too sure about that
Alien
What must you think of us
For all we’ve done
To this here mother earth
Alien
Is there still time enough
To get it together
Before the closing bell gets us first
Don’t get me wrong in this world
There’s much love and kindness to be found
It gets overshadowed by the constant noise
Of politicians, hucksters and clowns
Every day humanity
Goes twelve rounds of heavy blows
We spin the wheel, where it stops
Nobody knows
But from where you sit in your galaxy
It’s all just dinner and a show
(Enjoy that entertainment baby)
Alien
What must you think of us
For all we’ve done
To this here mother earth
Alien
Is there still time enough
To get our shit together
Before the closing bell gets us first
*Any advice would be much appreciated
‘Cause uh…obviously we’ve lost the plot
*BTW if you run into Major Tom
Give him our best…
Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Demise
(Has Been Greatly Exaggerated)
Ricky Byrd
There are those who think
Rock and Roll has had it’s day
With it’s drivin’ backbeat rhythm
The drummer plays
But loud guitars and seedy bars will always be
Rebellion is lyin’ in wait for the next you and me
Somewhere out there
There’s a new batch of kids making noise
Bangin’ out those glorious barre chords
The neighbors are sure to enjoy
Comes a time to pass the torch
If we’re to survive
With the promise to never let the well run dry
Gonna put my money on the rock and roll nation
Turn the dial to the rock and roll station
C’mon DJ take my breath away
Raise up the volume till the speakers rumble
Don’t want perfection let the guitars stumble
Still get my kicks
When down and dirty licks are played
Each generation brings it’s very own sound
Those that came before
Like to bitch and moan, puttin’ it down
Life is ever changin’
But I know one thing’s for sure
This one’s heart still beats on the two and four
Gonna put my money on the rock and roll nation
Turn the dial to the rock and roll station
C’mon DJ take my breath away
Raise up the volume till the speakers rumble
Don’t want perfection let the guitars stumble
Still get my kicks
When down and dirty licks are played
Still get my kicks
When down and dirty licks are played
So c’mon DJ take my breath away
Best Of Times
Ricky Byrd
When the angel’s callL
And the curtain falls
There’ll be few regrets
I tried to live my bestT
When that moment comes
I’ll know I had me some fun
And the best of times were spent with you
Life makes no promises
Got to work with what there is
Lift each other up
We’ve all been stuck in the rough
Gotta ride out the lows
The highs will come and go
But the best of times were spent with you
Dit dit di di dit (4X)
I’m grateful for it all
Even with my back against the wall
A book of lessons learned
There’s been some bridges burned
When my time comes around
I’ll give thanks for the love that I’ve found
And the best of times were spent with you
