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"Gypsy Woman"
1. I've been down on a Gypsy Woman,
got her tonight and she was hummin',
yeah we got it really really all right,
we went down to Chicago,
we went down by Wells Fargo,
'coz we are playin' in a travellin' band,
Chorus
she's so fine, ooh, I can tell ya,
hope you don't mind if I still hold her
everybody else would like to do the same
she's so fine, ooh, I can tell ya,
hope you don't mind if I still hold her
everybody else would like to do the same
2. we got down to Louisiana,
to visit her aunt Maggie, she's a farmer,
we met the band downtown L.A.
had a show in Southern California
a one-night stand in Winslow, Arizona
yeah, she's got a Rock'n' Roll bandman
Chorus...
solo
Chorus...
FIN
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"I Saw Her on the Freeway"
words and music by John David Hanke | August 1st 2016 | © copyright by John David Hanke | All Rights Reserved!
--> guitar intro --> C/G D C/G G/D C/G D G/D x2
1. she drove an old Chevy 55 when she passed on the fast lane
she was ridin’ much to fast as she would get away from somethin’
that girl was somewhere else but in her car
I thought she wanna fly away some far
so I thought I keep an eye on her, not knowing if she’ll ever care
Chorus 1 :
oooh I saw her on the freeway, ridin’ straight to L.A.
oooh I saw her on the freeway, drivin’ right to where I stay
C/GD C/G G/D C/GD G/D x2
2. that girl was driving like hell I had some trouble to follow
yes here I am on the road again when I lost her I felt sorrow
the girl was somewhere else but on the road
am sure she flew away
so I let her go without catching her maybe 8 miles high she stayed
Chorus 2 :
oooh I saw her on the freeway, ridin’ down to L.A.
oooh I saw her on the freeway, ridin’ down to where I stay
C/GD C/G G/D C/GD G/D x2
guitar solo...
Chorus 3 :
oooh I saw her on the freeway, ridin’ down to L.A.
oooh I saw her on the freeway, ridin’ down to where I stay
C/GD C/G G/D C/GD G/D x2
3. when I exit home on that ole gravel road I saw her on my front porch stair "she said:"
"hey come on in and take a seat it’s a fine place here for some retreat"
that girl must have come from somewhere flying in
I guess she want to do some dirty sin
so I thought I keep an eye on her, not knowing if I’ll ever care
Chorus 4 : oooh...
FIN
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"We Stand For Peace"
Chorus :
We stand for Peace, we stand for Love
We stand for freedom, guidance from above
We stand for respect, we stand for hope
We stand for Peace, all around the Globe
We stand for Peace, all around the Globe
1. the night before the battle starts, we looked at the stars,
a soldier played on his guitar, he played the night away,
and the melody sang thru the stillness of the night.
2. I was wondering what he's thinking about, maybe how the next day will turn out,
if he will get wounded or will die, if he would ever see home again,
and at break of dawn, the battle will start
interlude 1
the stars will guide our trail, before we fight, we rally, we will pray,
ask the Lord to be on our side, why again, we have to fight, 'coz
Chorus
3. there is this young volunteer, he's the one who will erase all fear,
his heart is still true, he is bringing hope in here,
today is the day, we have to fight again...
4. the morning sun is on it's rise, our flags flaunt in the wind,
we are marching to the battle field, we are marching to win,
and we still pray, that we don't have to fight no more, 'coz
Chorus
FIN
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"You Will Be Loved"
1. sometimes you get upset, when people treat you bad,
when they don't understand what you're saying, you start praying...
you are always ahead of them, knowin' that they can't follow,
but this seems to have an end, so don't feel sorrow...
Chorus
You will be loved, you will be loved
2. sometimes you get lonely, nobody there to meet,
when all of your friends are gone, so, what's your saying? You start praying...
you are always alone these days, knowin' that it can change tomorrow,
yes it seems it will come to end, so, don't feel sorrow
Chorus
You will be loved, you will be loved
electric solo guitars...
Chorus
You will be loved, you will be loved
FIN
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"Beautiful Rose of America"
1.Your black eyes touched my soul when we first met,
your smile came straight into my heart,
you were standing there just sayin' "hey",
you knew you blew me away, you knew you blew me away...
Chorus :
Beautiful Rose of America am coming back to see you again,
Beautiful Rose of America am coming home to stay,
2.I traveled so far to meet you my Love,
am really far away from home,
I wish you will become my lover and friend,
you will never leave me alone, you will never leave me alone...
Chorus :
Beautiful Rose of America am coming back to see you again,
Beautiful Rose of America am coming home to stay,
3.Your black hair rolls and flows all down your breast,
yeah, that's the way I love you best,
your black eyes looked at me and say you love me
and that you'll come along with me, and that you'll com along with me,
Chorus :
Beautiful Rose of America am coming back to see you again,
Beautiful Rose of America am coming home to stay,
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"I Missed the Last Train to Clarksville this Morning"
1.The last train to Clarksville left this morning,
and my ticket, I gambled it away,
the Greyhound went without any warnin'
how can I tell her I still have to stay?
2.She sent me that railroad ticket to take me,
as she wrote, back into her lovin' arms,
now here I stand with my bag on the highway,
would you give a ride, are you going my way?
Chorus :
here's a lonesome boy who'd missed that train this morning,
who's for a home-cooked-meal and the one he's in Love with,
3. Yeah, am afraid her feelings for me could've gone now,
'cause I know, I've gambled much too long,
so I packed my bag and went out on that highway,
tryin' to find someone who's going my way,
Chorus :
here's a lonesome boy who'd missed that train this morning,
who's for a home-cooked-meal and the one he's in Love with,
4.coming home I saw her with a newborn in her arms,
and her man, he's got a lot of charm,
this is because I missed the last train to Clarksville,
and because I've gambled my ticket away,
now here I stand with my bag in my hand on the highway,
would you give a ride, are you going my way?
Chorus :
here's a lonesome boy who'd missed the train Clarksville,,
who wanted to come home but who's on the road again,
but who's on the road again...
FIN
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Looking for a Home
04:06
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"Looking for a Home"
guitar tuned in dropped D tuning, --> tuned a full step, respective a half step down...
Chorus :
I am looking for a home these days, a home-cooked-meal and a smilin' face, I got lost but am on track again, I wanna see you my friend, I wanna see you my friend...
1. I traveled North, I traveled South, I traveled all my life,
I traveled East, I traveled West, not knowing what's coming next...
Chorus :
I am looking for a home these days, a home-cooked-meal and a smilin' face, I got lost but am on track again, I wanna see you my friend, I wanna see you my friend...
2. Sometimes I feel so lonely at night, no one around to hold me tight,
sometimes I wish not to be alone, but being with you at home, being with you at home...
Chorus :
I am looking for a home these days, a home-cooked-meal and a smilin' face, I got lost but am on track again, I wanna see you my friend, I wanna see you my friend...
3. I traveled here, I traveled there, I traveled nearly everywhere,
I was up, and I was down, but now I wanna go home, but now I wanna go home...
Chorus :
I am looking for a home these days, a home-cooked-meal and a smilin' face, I got lost but am on track again, I wanna see you my friend, I wanna see you my friend...
outro --> fingerpicking acoustic guitars...
FIN
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The NO WAR Song
written Aug 21st 2016 | rev 01 Oct 6th 2016 | rev 02 Nov 6th 2019 | rev 03 Nov 28th 2019
Words and Music by John David Hanke | June 15th 2016 | © copyright by John David Juergen Hermann Hanke | All Rights Reserved!
1. We had to fly out to "protect" what we don't understand
where we have to go this is not our land
why don't you tell us what we__ are fighting for? Mr. President
2. You know our men will die again on foreign soil
after years of fighting we know we are still strangers here
we are strangers there, we are strangers everywhere, so we are
3. before they will lay me down I wanna see my country again
they don't allow anymore, hey warrior, what do we explore?
the sun is rising honey, and you are so far away from me
Chorus :
so tell me Mr. Politician is it just for the money?
you risk my life ‘n’ I won't see my honey anymore
so don't fool me around am American bound
with a true heart to my country but not dirty money you're greedy
solo part à like verse 1
4. we went out to kill people we don't know
destroy their houses, their families and their land
so better tell me what is it good for? or is it already the end? Mr. President
5. we fight for religion and we fight for more justice,
we fight for democracy, ‘n’ for black ‘n’ whites same rights
sometimes we fight for our lives simply to survive these fights
6. you called us to give our lives in your war to make it right
aren't your wars make you rich while the soldier give his life?
dying in a foreign land coming home in a box
Chorus :
so tell me Congressman is it just for the money?
you risk my life ‘n’ I won't see my honey anymore
so don't fool me around am American bound
with a true heart to my country but not dirty money you're greedy
Chorus :
so tell me Mr. Politician is it just for the money?
that you risk my life ‘n’ I won't see my honey anymore
so don't fool me around ⇓ am American bound
with a true heart to my country but not dirty money
with a true heart to my country but not dirty money
FIN
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"Freedom, oh Freedom"
Chorus :
Freedom, oh Freedom, we all need you to survive
Freedom, oh Freedom, only with you we will find the good life
1. when the sun is on it's rise it was dark before the light came,
when you feel the sun rays you will find your freedom's grace
Freedom should be everywhere, but we must always be aware 'n' care
now, that we are bound, know that peace keepers are around
Chorus : Freedom...
2. you should follow the path & cross the 7 bridges road
you should look ahead, that's what the old wiseman said
'coz those who build walls will fail, those open minded will set the sails
they will ride with the winds, they will fly with the clouds
Chorus : Freedom...
3. show respect to others, they are also your sisters & brothers
e ready to go and let your heart know
freedom should not be just a dream & yes, we have to keep our liberty
we have to work hard, or freedom will fall apart
Chorus : Freedom...
outro : Freedom, oh Freedom
FIN
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10. |
Amalia
07:07
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"Amalia"
1. Amalia is that kind of girl, much to pretty to get asked for a date
she loves to hang out with her friends, maybe one day it will be too late
oh Amalia
she' gonna play clown most of the time when she's with her friends
and shee feels good when she is not alone but doesn't when it ends
oh Amalia
Chorus :
Oh Amalia, oh Amalia, such a pretty star, oh Amalia
2. Amalia is a shy girl too, doesn't want to bother me or you
the young maid never want to make her parents worry, so she runs home in a hurry
oh Amalia
Amalia is a pretty maid, but there's something what makes her afraid...
'coz she's such a pretty star and no one asked her so far...
oh Amalia
Chorus :
Oh Amalia, oh Amalia, such a pretty star, oh Amalia
3. Amalia sits and waits, that's exactly what she hates...
she used to dance on the floor, but today she dances no more...
oh Amalia
Amalia used to dance on the table, but today she is no longer able...
Amalia is now a respected star, she worked hard, that's why she came so far...
yes Amalia, the pretty star...
Chorus 2x :
oh Amalia, oh Amalia, such a pretty star, oh Amalia...
FIN
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"Recipe for a Next-Week-Working-Fight"
1. Well little ole Davy told me that am really looking fine
he said, i can be sure tonight all the lovely ladies will be mine
he said, come on hurry on over, don't be late,
there are 3 lovely ladies that just won't wait
2. Yeah we were putting our Sunday pants on gettin' out on the road
we've been working all week long it's time to kick the load
well i drink my wine and then, let me see
i got 3 lovely ladies sittin' on my knee
solo --> dirty electric slide guitar...
3. I remember that 3 lovely ladies were lyin' naked in my bed
and i was feelin' as i got 38 holes in my head
i said get into your pants and out of sight
'cause now am ready for a next-week-working-fight
solo --> dirty electric slide guitar...
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JD Hanke Halberstadt, Germany
John David Hanke is a singer/songwriter, he grew up in the 1950's/1960's, a time full of changes and good music. John is
playing Americana, Folk & Country music since the late 1960's.
John is still on tour today, playing concerts, Folk Festivals etc. in the US, Canada and Europe,etc.
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