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Tell on Me

by Richard Melvin Brown

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Tell on Me 03:30
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Tell On Me words and music by Debbie Houle and Richard Melvin Brown VERSE 1 You know where I was last night you know what I did with who And I know I can’t tell her, that’s why I’m asking you to tell on me Cause I can’t find the words please tell on me Tell her everything she’s heard she can believe, tell on me VERSE 2 She knows where I was last night but she won’t believe it’s true She can’t accept the obvious and I know she knows I was with you So Tell on me, she won’t hear the words, please tell on me Tell her everything she’s heard she can believe, tell on me CHORUS From the lipstick on my collar to the perfume on my skin Late night telephone conversations, signs I keep dropping now and then VERSE 3 She knows where I was last night but she won’t believe it’s true She can’t accept the obvious and I know she knows I was with you So Tell on me, she won’t hear the words, please tell on me Tell her everything she’s heard she can believe, tell on me TAG She knows where I was last night but she won’t believe it’s true (c) 2020 Debbie Houle and Richard Melvin Brown
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Love Is Your Best Friend 02:37
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Love Is Your best Friend words and music by Richard Melvin Brown (socan) VERSE 1 Some say that love is blind Some say that it's a puzzle This i know when life comes to an end From way back when thru now and then Love was your best friend CHORUS Love is the reason we're all alive There's no way you can deny it Birds and bees and even frisky flees categorically all depend on love being there best friend VERSE 3 Don't know just why love hurts Not always only sometimes Guess it's just Tom foolery on defense But now I comprehend that in the end Love was my best friend REPEAT CHORUS (c) 2020 Richard Melvin Brown
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Not Just a Dream 02:33
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Not Just a Dream words and music by Richard Melvin Brown (socan) VERSE 1 Gonna tell you a little story 'bout a someone who is forged in glory There is not a known catagory to describe what my heart feels And I only know that indeed it sure seems real Verse 2 I think I will forever wonder if I live to be plus one hundred How an old boy who's oh so simple caught the eye of someone like her Almost seems it could be that I'm livin' inside a dream CHORUS She's clever, crafty, smart as can be And every day I just wanna be me It's all so surreal I'm hopin' she's not just a dream Verse 3 I am ignited in awe and wonder since serendipity drew my number And I'm hopin' her spicy hunger for this old boy will never end 'Cause I'm hopin' to spend eternity with this girl REPEAT CHORUS twice You know she's clever, crafty, smart as can be And every day I just wanna be me It's all so surreal I'm hopin' she's not just a dream I'm hopin' she's not just a dream (c) 2020 Richard Melvin Brown
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When God Calls His Name 03:02
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When God Calls His Name words and music by Richard Melvin Brown (socan) VERSE 1 He's facing the hardest time he can ever remember How can he survive another day without her by his side He prays that in time God might be inclined To render his heart's healing VERSE 2 He never thought she'd be the one whose Spirit would retreat early But it seems God planned a Heavenly flight to re- ignite her Life In a place where Angels learn to fly in grand rejuvenation CHORUS He's so confused his solitude is light-years beyond lonely He wants her back but he knows that He'll have to wait till fate opens the pearly gates of Heaven When God calls his name VERSE 3 He does not want to die but his reason for living is now confined To know for sure that someday He's gonna be with her again In their Heavenly Mansion I'm guessing That will be painted in God's blessing In their own Divine Mansion with God's blessing In a place called Heaven (c) 2020 Richard Melvin Brown
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Mi Senorita 03:35
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Mi Senorita Words and Music by Richard Melvin Brown (socan) Verse 1 Mi Senorita just when I thought all hope had gone You came into my life and turned my world upside down Mi Senorita you reached out your hand You opened up your heart to try and save a drowning man Mi Senorita I hope this isn't just a dream Cause when i wake up i want you by my side Verse 2 Mi Senorita you put hope back in my life And a reason to live when I thought I had died Mi Senorita when you looked in my eyes You unlocked my very thoughts andd reached inside my mind Mi Senorita I want you to throw away the key 'Cause for the rest of my life I want you by my side CHORUS Mi Senorita I'm in love with you And Mi Senorita this time I can't lose And this is where I'm gonna stay Mi Senorita Mi Senorita Verse 3 Mi Senorita will you stay with me a while We can be partners in love let's say for the rest of our lives And Mi Senorita you uncovered the key To my heart and Soul and all that is the very best of me Mi Senorita if there's only one thing I know for sure It's for the rest of my life I want you by my side REPEAT CHORUS (c) 2019 Richard Melvin Brown
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The Secret to Life 02:47
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The Secret to Life words and music by Richard Melvin Brown (socan) VERSE 1 If a dream spoke to you said your wish could come true What would it say I'm guessing Just open your eyes and you will realize The secret to life is simply to count your blessings CHORUS The secret to life is so simple it's gratitude and a heartfelt thank you Then somewhere in time all the dreams in your mind Will suddenly all come true Just do what your dreams tell you to do The secret to life is simple VERSE 2 Can't you see it is all up to you to install A yearning to stop pretending Simply because it is what Spirit does The secret to life is determined by the thoughts your sending REPEAT CHORUS (c) 2020 Richard Melvin Brown
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The Only Reason Why 03:29
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The Only Reason Why words and music by Linda S. Hampton and Richard Melvin Brown (socan) The breath of a rose, you’re the dawn that lights my sky, Heaven surely knows, you’re the only reason why… My soul is a whirl of color, I’m your captive butterfly. It’s just because I love you, You’re the only reason why. My heart is a trembling leaf; Flutters when you pass me by. It’s just because I love you, You’re the only reason why. Circumstance, or happenstance, You permeate each breath I breathe, So intense; won’t blow this chance, And suffocate loves tender seed. I come to you with no motive, No false pretense, no alibi. Share a cup of love devoted, You’re the only reason why. My soul is a flame of joy, Pirouettes to catch your eye, It’s just because I love you, You’re the only reason why. Circumstance, or happenstance, You permeate each breath I breathe, So intense; won’t blow this chance, And suffocate loves tender seed. I come to you with no motive, No false pretense, no alibi. Share a cup of love devoted, Girl, you’re the only reason why. (c) 2008/2020 Linda S. Hampton and Richard Melvin Brown
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If We Take the Time 03:26
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If We Take the Time words and music by Mike Russell (ascap) and Richard Melvin Brown (socan) If I took the time to say Just how much I care Would you take the time to listen Would you even know that I was there If I took the time to trust again To open up my heart Would it make the slightest difference To two souls who now just drift apart CHORUS: If we could just recapture The love we thought could be If we could stop this game we’re playing Could we ever see that we don't have to say goodbye If we just take the time If I became the person You always thought I’d be If I learned to say the words again that suddenly would bring you back to me If you could only see inside my heart The way you used to do If you could just believe in two again In the magic of me and you CHORUS: Then we might just recapture The love we thought could be If we could just stop this game we’re playing just maybe we will see that we don't have to say goodbye If we just take the time If I could stop this doubt that Dominates my heart And learn to trust in you and me and give this love a fresh and brand new start If you could look into my eyes And see the love that’s there Believe in what you see again And truly know how much I care CHORUS And then we would recapture The love that’s hiding there we would stop this game we’re playing and we would realize we care and we don't have to say goodbye If we just take the time (c) 2004/2020 Mike Russell and Richard Melvin Brown
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Rest in Peace Johnny 02:39
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Rest in Peace Johnny words and music by Richard Melvin Brown (socan) VERSE 1 Once there was a man named Johnny Cash was his last name He sang at the Grand Ole Opry Until they banned him from the stage Sleep tight Johnny, rest in peace Johnny VERSE 2 But soon the Grand Ole Opry Brought Johnny back on stage Where he walked the line in his own style The class act man in black Sleep tight Johnny, rest in peace Johnny CHORUS On September 12th 2003 Country music lost a legend Sleep tight Johnny, rest in peace Johnny VERSE 3 The man in black was one in a million With a talent oh so rare There will never be another Who will match his Ring of fire Sleep tight Johnny, rest in peace Johnny REPEAT CHORUS (c) 2020 Richard Melvin Brown
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My Tennessean Treat 03:00
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My Tennessean Treat Words and Music by Richard Melvin Brown (socan) VERSE 1 On a boulevard in the heart of downtown Nashville In the great American state of Tennessee There was this real good lookin' Doll one charming Country cow-girl That's when I fell in love with a gal from Tennessee VERSE 2 Well if you ever find your self within the sights of Nashville In the great American state of Tennessee There's a pretty good chance you'll fall for a charming Country cow-girl Among a band of pretty gals in Tennessee CHORUS My pretty Country cow-girl of Tennessee She charmed the Country gentleman right out of me She's my Tennessean treat, my honey coated sweet My pretty Country cow-girl of Tennessee VERSE 3 Now I mostly hang my hat these days in Nashville In the great American state of Tennessee With my cute as a button gal my charming Country cow-girl Just off sixteenth avenue in Nashville Tennessee REPEAT CHORUS (c) 2020 Richard Melvin Brown
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Every Once in a While 02:53
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Every Once in a While words and music by Richard Melvin Brown (socan) VERSE 1 Every once in a while I take a trip through yesterday Every once in a while I hear her call my name But it seems my mind is only dreaming Recollections only teasing And it only happens every once in a while CHORUS Every once in a while I smell her perfume And a déja vu magic fills the room But when I open up my eyes her fragrance is gone She is only back in my arms when I'm dreaming every once in a while VERSE 2 Every once in a while I rewind to a time when she was mine Every once in a while but it's only in my dreams Don't get me wrong I ain't complainin' But so far nothin's explainin' Why it only happens every once in a while CHORUS Every once in a while I smell her perfume And a déja vu magic fills the room But when I open up my eyes her fragrance is gone She is only back in my arms when I'm dreaming every once in a while (c) 2020 Richard Melvin Brown
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The Old Reprobate’s Prayer 03:47
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The Old Reprobate’s Prayer words and music by David Unger and Richard Melvin Brown (socan) The old man was ramblin’ on, a whiskey in his hand. “Pardner, I have partied hard since my life first began.” He had a cigar and a racing form and a twenty-somethin’ on each knee. “My hearin’ and my hair are gone, but how much better could my life be?” Lord, grant me the senility To forget the folks I never want to see. The good fortune to run into the ones I do. And if I might have the eyesight to tell the difference too? “It’s true I too have wrinkled on up and shrunk on down some, But I never once was dumb enough to be under anyone’s thumb. I’m still a runnin’ and a’ gunnin’, a’ blowin’ and a’ goin’ strong. And I never put up with them preacher pups telling me I was wrong.” Lord, grant me the senility To forget the folks I never want to see. The good fortune to run into the ones I do. And if I might have the eyesight to tell the difference too? The old man reeked and down his cheeks dripped tobacco chew. He looked a lot like lizard gizzard in a pot of prune juice stewed. “Might I inquire of such a spry old sire, what age you have reached up to?” So proudly, he loudly screeched, “I am twenty two!” Lord, grant me the senility To forget the folks I never want to see. The good fortune to run into the ones I do. And if I might have the eyesight to tell the difference too? Lord, grant me the senility To forget the folks I never want to see. The good fortune to run into the ones I do. And if I might have the eyesight to tell the difference too? (c) 2002/2020 David Unger and Richard Melvin Brown

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released January 18, 2020

Composed, Produced and Performed by Richard Melvin Brown songsculptor.com

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Richard Melvin Brown Edmonton, Alberta

Rick Brown (Richard Melvin Brown) AKA Songsculptor has been involved in the Music Business for over 50 plus years, in (Canada, The United States and Europe) as an Award Winning Songwriter, Record Producer/Arranger, Studio Musician, former Music Director for "The Canadian Country Music All-Star Show" and former band member for Renowned Grammy Award Winning Record Producer David Foster. ... more

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