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St Jude's Blues
04:47
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"ST JUDE’S BLUES" words/music by JAG Delaney ©2016
Verse 1
I am an endless frost a cause that’s lost it’s mind
I am a day of wrath regretting a world gone blind
to the suffering of innocents to protect the guilty
St Jude will cure me till he kills me
Verse 2
I am a thunderbolt that buries the blasphemer
I am a guillotine that takes the head of it’s schemer
Plan for a tomorrow drowned in sorrow and greed
St Jude Will cure me till he kills me
Bridge
With Kindness and regards
You can be the morning and evening star
To remind yourself how far you fell
One man’s heaven another man’s hell
Silence in your heart
When the world will not restart
One last prayer how could it be refused
Sing out your final breath St Jude’s Blues
St Jude’s Blues …
St Jude’s Blues….
Verse 3
I am a jealous god manufactured in my own image
I am all time in chains but patience has it’s limits
Forgive me for I know what I do means misery (for you)
But St Jude will cure me till he kills me
Bridge X2
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Sunday Driver
04:27
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"SUNDAY DRIVER" words/music by JAG Delaney ©1989
Verse 1
Summer’s An Item, Soft Top recollection,
Convertible …. Days….
Losing track over park lands, shining lights into the darklands
There’s a Lane they know not far from here …..
Chorus
Where he is the Beauty Queen and She is the Sunday Driver,
In the Back Seat of her Car
Say exactly what you mean no never the Sunday Driver
She was born to go too far
In the back seat of her car – ar ar –ar
Verse 2
Recovering the trail, don’t get caught out in this assignation
Some hearts might fail, but these as far too cold for a jump Start
By any stretch of their imagination
they always return to that fatal , pre- destination
Chorus as above
Chorus as above
Outro
Say exactly what you mean……
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3. |
London Bridge
03:09
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“LONDON BRIDGE” words/music by JAG Delaney ©1996
Verse 1
Where have you been now, my pretty baby?
Where have you been now - to London Town?
To see the Queen and the Crown, Falling Down
Chorus
Like London Bridge …. Across the River
Of Tears I shed, I can’t forgive her
For all the Promises I broke
Like London Bridge …. Sold Down the River
Going for a song, replaced by something new
But never quite as precious as you
Verse 2
Where have you gone now, my fair lady?
Where have you gone now, to live in the smoke?
To see the point of all the jokes, That escape us country folk
Chorus as above
Bridge
Where have you been now, Pussycat, Pussycat?
Where have you been now to London Town?
To steal all the jewels from the crown Fallen down….
Final Chorus
Like London Bridge …. Across the River
Of Tears I shed I can’t forgive her
I can’t forgive her
Forgive her
For London Bridge
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“DOWNHEARTED IN THE UPLANDS OF LOVE”
words/music by JAG Delaney ©2016
Verse 1
Postcards from Paris and Sketches of Spain
Faces I remember but I can’t quite recall the names
I misplaced my memories was it drink was it drugs
that left me downhearted In the Uplands of Love
Verse 2
Letters from London inviting me down
I hate the country but not as much as that town
Everybody pushing the tube station shove
Well it got me downhearted in the uplands of love
Bridge
Text yes for sex - Text No, if you’re bored
You wanted a life, this is Death - is there still a
reward? for collecting your thoughts from the train
Think I’ve said enough - but then again
I think I’ve said enough - but then again
Verse 3
Spitting on pavements feeling homesick
It’s like I’m disappearing but there’s no magic trick
Even the pigeons are critics, reviewing life from above
My dove, I’m downhearted in the uplands of love
I’m feeling crushed c’mon give me a hug
Don’t leave me Downhearted in the Uplands of Love
Don’t leave me Downhearted in the Uplands of Love
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“I’LL BE HAPPY TO STAY WITH YOU”
words/music by JAG Delaney ©1989
Verse 1
Our lives are shaped by the people we know
Sometimes we love and lose them we don’t want to let go
You can’t cage a free spirit or pin down a butterfly heart
You don’t have to, try that hard with me
Chorus
Tell me you believe that love is all you need
I swear I believe its true
Say you believe in one love to last a life time through
And I’ll be happy to stay with You To stay with You….
Verse 2
Our lives are marked mere seconds on the clock
Equal divisions the accused ….stands in the dock
Most people need a little security in their lives
Oh there’s one thing I’d like to hear from you
Chorus As above
Bridge
You - You - are the best part of my heart
Make a new start of it, Life is the art of -
Turning this world around
I, I, I won’t ever let you down
you can depend on me, right to the end, there’s
truth in the love we’ve found...........
Chorus
Tell me you believe that love is all you need
I swear I believe its true
Say you believe in one love to last a life time through
And I’ll be happy to stay with you to stay with You….
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6. |
It's All Over Town
04:30
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“IT’S ALL OVER TOWN” words and music ©1991 By JAG Delaney
Verse 1
Tell me that it’s over tell me that it’s gone
Tell me you loved me once I’m no longer that certain someone
You could never keep a secret there’s been a rumour on the rounds
They tell me its all over and Its all over town
Verse2
I’m the last one to know it but that ain’t what really hurts
I’m crippled by the unease of the heart on the sleeve of my shirt
Everybody knows it – you brought me right down
Told them it’s all over – it’s all over town
Chorus
I can’t cry – but dontcha see the blues in my eyes
I carry them with me wherever I go – now
You walked on by and I feel like I could die
If I should cry I’m sure I’d simply drown – it’s all over town
It’s all over town
Bridge Verse 3
Tell me it’s a nightmare, tell me love is strong
Tell me my imagination’s run riot, and I have heard it wrong
I’d love to deceive myself, and turn off the sound
Of old friends’ commiserations when it’s all over town,
It’s all over town…
Chorus as above
Verse 4
Tell me that it’s over tell me love is gone
Say it’s a word that bound you once, those times are now undone
Never one for a secret, still the truth can get me down
No need to tell me it’s all over when it’s all over town
Final Chorus
I can’t cry – but dontcha see the blues in my eyes
I carry them with me wherever I go – now
You walked on by and right out of my life
If I should cry I’m sure I’d simply drown – it’s all over town
It’s all over town
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"WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?" words/music © 2011 by JAG Delaney
Verse 1
My heart enquires - What are you waiting for
I’ve been waiting- most of my life
I dreamed of love - You opened that door
What are you waiting for - To get a life
Chorus 1
And now is the time I mean to make you mine
I waited this long for our stars to align
My Heart’s desire - What are you waiting for
What are you waiting for..... Let’s fly tonight
Verse 2
Patient souls often hesitate
soon it seems too late To make a change
But if you’re brave as I know you are, my love
We can make this world feel right and bright again
Chorus 2 as above
Bridge
The day has come soon it will fade (What Are You - Waiting For)
Don’t let this moment get away
We share the same sky moon and sun
Let’s shine on (together) forever and a day
Verse 3
It’s oh easy to put things off
Safer to do nothing so afraid of getting it wrong
But if you know - true love by heart
it’s all you ever need to sing along
Final Chorus 3
And now is the time I mean to make you mine
I know there are still mountains for us to climb
My heart’s desire - What are you waiting for?
What are you waiting for? Let’s Fly tonight
What are you waiting for Lets Fly Tonight
What are you waiting for? (tonight)
What are you waiting for?
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Only A Matter Of Time
04:09
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"ONLY A MATTER OF TIME" Words and Music by JAG Delaney © 2005
Verse 1
Love I’ve lost my way
Doesn't matter what I do Or what the world is coming to today
When everything bleeds into grey
Damned if you do or you don’t Regardless, whatever you say
Chorus
For it’s only a matter of time Before the past catches up with you
Yes it’s only a matter of time hours minutes or days.....
Only a matter of time before this life’s finally done with you
So make the best of it while you still can. you still can
Verse 2
Love I’ve known something of the truth in you
While I live the lie, all the working day
Oh I get so tired that I want to sleep forever
In the hope that I will dream that you will stay ……… .Please Stay
Chorus as above
Bridge
Stake your claim on the heart of gold
Don’t you ever do as you have been told
If only I could be so bold
For Life’s all about taking some real risks
So go, to the very edge…. of the cliff
and feel the hope…. and the longing in her lips ………
Chorus as above
You Still Can .. .It’s Only A Matter of Time
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9. |
Red Sky
03:11
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“RED SKY” words and music by JAG Delaney © 2005
Verse 1
She leaves you without warning
Red Sky in the morning
And the rain keeps on pouring
Chorus 1
Like Another Cup of Coffee? Well its your wake up call
You were too busy sleeping she was talking to the wall
Verse 2
Never saw her falling
Red Sky in the Morning
Out of your arms into another’s
Chorus 2
Sorry to alarm you you had your wake –up call
I Couldn’t rise to answer now you’re talking to the wall
Sorry to alarm you you had your wake –up call
I Couldn’t rise to answer now you’re talking to the wall
Bridge
Of silence but you’ll learn to love it
And if you don’t or if you won’t
maybe then you’ll rise above it ……
Verse 3
Like a white cloud on a blue horizon
Or this red sky when she’s long gone
And I thought I , was the strong one?
Chorus 3
You and whose army I had my wake up call
Couldn’t rise to answer now I’m talking to the wall
You and whose army You had your wake up call
Couldn’t rise to answer now I’m talking to the
Break (as per verse)
(Red Sky in The morning) Huh!
Red Sky in the Morning
Some Warning
Part Instrumental Chorus to finish
Sha Na Na nah… Sha Na Na Nah Nah Nah Nah
Sha Na Na nah… Sha Na Na Nah Nah Nah Nah
Look at that Look at that Baby Look at that Red Red Sky
You couldn't rise to answer now you’re talking to the wall
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10. |
La La Life
03:32
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"LA LA LIFE" words/music ©2007 by JAG Delaney
Verse 1
Everything’s about to kick off across the nation
But the information says That nothing’s changed
and isn’t that the problem with our vacant situation
as we start collecting scars for our world of pain Oh
Chorus
La La Life There are no rules
La La Life (wo ho ho ho) Makes us all fools …
La La Life You can’t be cool
What with all that blood that’s pumping round your veins
La La Life
Life is change change change
Verse 2
Everybody wants to -Be the one who gets to
Say whatever it was that needed said
Kill the conversation !! Navel contemplation
I’ll Sink your battleship Of foolish dreams
CHORUS as above
Verse 3
Everyone amounts to Precious little it’s true
Enough to hurt When the words they twist and turn
Society Assaults you But me I cannot fault you
For taking your chance When will they ever learn? Oh….
CHORUS as above
Outro
Life
Life
La La Life
And Death.
Life!
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11. |
The Goodbye Note
02:48
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"THE GOODBYE NOTE". words/music by JAG Delaney ©1995
Verse 1
What gives What goes? What gets my goat ?
The Goodbye Note She left me
It said Dear Jon, our time is gone
But I hope you won’t forget me
Pre-Chorus
No, but I’m living to regret - ever meeting her
And yes I’m dying to resent - every word I read
From the Goodbye Note From the Goodbye Note
Chorus
Your heart may bleed, but love still leaves
Your heart may bleed, but love still leaves
Verse 2
What’s up? I’m down - but I’m still around
To face the consequences
Of her final act, now the bags are packed
With love’s mementos and expenses
Pre- Chorus & Chorus as above
Verse 3
What gives, What goes? Give up the ghost?
The Goodbye Note She left me
Incurred the wrath of a godless man
Well that’s your lot - I don’t give a damn
Pre-Chorus & Chorus as above
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12. |
Great Expectations
06:06
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"GREAT EXPECTATIONS" words/music ©1995 by JAG Delaney
Verse 1
Climb into the sunlight - chase the dreams of another life
It’s a revelation... to your eyes open wide, to a future bright
And inviting, so exciting, to the body and the soul.....
Chorus 1
But when the time comes for you to fall
you’ll find….. It was not what you’d expected at
all
Verse 2
Fly In to the sunset - wait until the sky burns black
Drive and drive for miles
Make believe you’re never coming back
Again but what then? what then? what then?
Chorus 2
When the time came for you to fall
You found ………it was not what you’d expected at (all)
Great Expectations which you can never live up to
Great Expectations which you can never live up to
Verse 3
Hear the chimes at Midnight - the ghosts of love are in your room
Remember long gone feelings and pray the daylight will come soon
To release your angels - guardians of your prison heart
Hope is in their healing and love alone the key
Final Chorus 3
For when the time comes for all to fall
We find It was not what we’d expected
Not what we’d expected,
Not..... what we’d expected at all
Outro
Great Expectations which you can never live up to
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The Rogue State Circus Northamptonshire, UK
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Led by Singer/Songwriter Jon Delaney (also currently of Wildflower Rogue (folk/acoustic pop duo) formerly of Kismet Hardy, Cloudy, No Time Wasters IDST, and Cardinal.
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