Happy to be Here
by Somebody by Himself
It's the longest day of winter
I'm scraping off my car
in the biggest, meanest city I'd ever known
And though the days are short
and wet and cold and the world is dead
I've met someone and I am not alone
Now the city is quiet
with the snowflakes falling fast
but the fireplace is warm and you are too
And I'm happy to be here On this couch next to you
Now it's springtime turning summer
There's a house and kids and dogs
In the suburbs to which we swore we'd never move
And there's work and school and soccer
Groceries, laundry and chores
And for the weekends, grilling out and a honey-do
When the house is finally quiet
And the kids are put to bed
And I'm holding your hand, holding my hand too
And I'm happy to be here On this couch next to you
In the evenings
I sneak a look at you
And I'm almost too tired to think
But you're so beautiful
I'm trying so hard not to blink.
We're falling into autumn
And the flowers are in their beds
The world is slowing down and so are we
The days are getting shorter
There's a winter coming on
This old house is bigger than it used to be
Now the earth seems quiet
Albums in our laps
You ask if I remember. Of course I do.
And I'm happy to be here
On this couch next to you
Happy to be Here
- LibraryDogs
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- Location: Longmont, CO
Happy to be Here
“We may be in the Universe as dogs and cats are in our libraries, seeing the books and hearing the conversation, but having no inkling of the meaning of it all.”
― William James
― William James
- Caravan Ray
- bono
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Re: Happy to be Here
Happy To Be Here
by JoAnnAbbott
(and bits in the middle by by Caravan Ray - without JoAnn Abbots permission)
(Spoken)
Hey! You made it! That’s great!
(Opening song)
I am happy to be here- I am!
And I’m glad you’re here too-
I’m so happy to be here-I am!
And who knows what we’re going to do?
Maybe tell a story,
Maybe sing a song
It really doesn’t matter
If you can come along!
I’m happy to be here- it’s true!
And I’m glad to see you!
Hi kids. i'm Caravan Ray.
Do you know where your parents keep their guns?
Guns are cool.
Guns smell like freedom.
You go and find their guns
And come back to me
OK?
Cos we need guns to fight the Communists
Do you know what a Communist is?
They have crazy, kooky ideas about health care, and human rights, and the environment and guns.
Thats why we need guns.
Lots of them
For freedom.
Let's do a dance
A freedom dance!!!
(End of show)
I was happy to be here- I was!
Did you have some fun too?
I was happy to be here, because
I got to spend the time with you!
I hope you’ll be back again someday
Cause when you are here I’ll always say
I’m happy to sing and share and play
And spend time with you!
by JoAnnAbbott
(and bits in the middle by by Caravan Ray - without JoAnn Abbots permission)
(Spoken)
Hey! You made it! That’s great!
(Opening song)
I am happy to be here- I am!
And I’m glad you’re here too-
I’m so happy to be here-I am!
And who knows what we’re going to do?
Maybe tell a story,
Maybe sing a song
It really doesn’t matter
If you can come along!
I’m happy to be here- it’s true!
And I’m glad to see you!
Hi kids. i'm Caravan Ray.
Do you know where your parents keep their guns?
Guns are cool.
Guns smell like freedom.
You go and find their guns
And come back to me
OK?
Cos we need guns to fight the Communists
Do you know what a Communist is?
They have crazy, kooky ideas about health care, and human rights, and the environment and guns.
Thats why we need guns.
Lots of them
For freedom.
Let's do a dance
A freedom dance!!!
(End of show)
I was happy to be here- I was!
Did you have some fun too?
I was happy to be here, because
I got to spend the time with you!
I hope you’ll be back again someday
Cause when you are here I’ll always say
I’m happy to sing and share and play
And spend time with you!
- CordSmith
- Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
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Re: Happy to be Here
Happy to Be Here
by
Skadaddle
she listens to the waves
water so clear
girl so happy
happy to be here
candlelight lies
from the night before
walk so lightly
light along the shore
telephone in hand
the one so sorry
bargains all he can
dawn becomes day
people draw near
the girl so happy
happy to be here
by
Skadaddle
she listens to the waves
water so clear
girl so happy
happy to be here
candlelight lies
from the night before
walk so lightly
light along the shore
- good bye
to all that we hid inside
i'll be fine
telephone in hand
the one so sorry
bargains all he can
dawn becomes day
people draw near
the girl so happy
happy to be here
- RangerDenni
- Ice Cream Man
- Posts: 1214
- Joined: Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:00 am
- Instruments: vocals, piano, drums, bit o’gitfiddle, other noisy stuff
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- Pronouns: She/Her They/Them
- Location: Austin, TX
- Contact:
Re: Happy to be Here
HAPPY TO BE HERE
DJ Ranger Den
I'm happy to be, happy to be
happy to be here brushing my teeth
I'm happy to do it,
cuz that's what we're s'pozed to do...
No one wants tooth decay,
and bleeding gums,
and halitosis ...
So get your brush,
open up...
swish swish that mouthwash!
...and don't get lazy with that floss
This is your toothbrush song!
And I'm happy to be here, singing along.
Do 30 seconds on each side,
then rinse it off and kiss good night.
xx
DJ Ranger Den
I'm happy to be, happy to be
happy to be here brushing my teeth
I'm happy to do it,
cuz that's what we're s'pozed to do...
No one wants tooth decay,
and bleeding gums,
and halitosis ...
So get your brush,
open up...
swish swish that mouthwash!
...and don't get lazy with that floss
This is your toothbrush song!
And I'm happy to be here, singing along.
Do 30 seconds on each side,
then rinse it off and kiss good night.
xx
"Really interesting how the point you’re making slowly emerges like Martin Sheen from the mud in Apocalypse Now..." ~j$
- RangerDenni
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Re: Happy to be Here
HAPPY TO BE HERE
Billy and the Psychotics
she's such a waste of time...
she's such a waste of time...
Are you happy to be here!?
All. Your. Time....
she's such a waste of time
it's like a train wreck suicide /
she's a waste of your time
(All your time is not gonna / be on your side)
she's been around but you'd better think twice
she's a waste of your time
Painted on the inside of your eyes
She's like a train wreck suicide
You're not happy to be here /
You're not happy, so just pull the trigger
She asks you and you run
She calls you and you come
She wants you, but you need her
She lights you up and you burn
are you happy to be here!?
(You're not happy to be here /
You're not happy, so just pull the trigger)
She's been around but you'd better think twice
she's a waste of your time
painted on your eyes
... like a train wreck suicide
Are you happy to be here!?
Billy and the Psychotics
she's such a waste of time...
she's such a waste of time...
Are you happy to be here!?
All. Your. Time....
she's such a waste of time
it's like a train wreck suicide /
she's a waste of your time
(All your time is not gonna / be on your side)
she's been around but you'd better think twice
she's a waste of your time
Painted on the inside of your eyes
She's like a train wreck suicide
You're not happy to be here /
You're not happy, so just pull the trigger
She asks you and you run
She calls you and you come
She wants you, but you need her
She lights you up and you burn
are you happy to be here!?
(You're not happy to be here /
You're not happy, so just pull the trigger)
She's been around but you'd better think twice
she's a waste of your time
painted on your eyes
... like a train wreck suicide
Are you happy to be here!?
"Really interesting how the point you’re making slowly emerges like Martin Sheen from the mud in Apocalypse Now..." ~j$
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Re: Happy to be Here
Happy to be Here
By glennny
Lyrics by Ken Mahru
Music by Glen Phillips
Verse One:
Sunny and warm
As the ocean rises, the sun fades away
Driving in your car
Convertible Cabriolet
Chorus:
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
I'm so happy here
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
(You're not happy here)
Post Chorus:
Tired and burned out
I can see you fade away
Good times gone by
Can't say goodbye to yesterday
Verse Two:
Every choice is a moment lost
Waiting for a sign
Every day a bridge to cross
moving toward decline
Chorus:
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
I'm so happy here
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
(You're not happy here)
Post Chorus:
Tired and burned out
I can see you fade away
Good times gone by
Can't say goodbye to yesterday
Verse Three:
Darkness and cold
Before the sun rises, are we fading away
Arriving in your heart
Irreversible choices made
Chorus Three (over Post Chorus):
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
I'm so happy here
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
(You're not happy here)
Key of Db, 140 bpm
Chords:
Verse 7/4
| Db | Fm9 | B6 | Ebm7 | (x2)
Chorus 9/4
| Ab7 | Ebm7 >< Db | Fm9 >< Ab7 | Gbmaj7 >< Db |
Post Chorus 4/4
| Db | Db | Cdim7 | Ab7 |
| Ebm7 | Bbsus2 | Fm9 | Fm9 |
| Gbmaj7 | Gbmaj7 | Ebm7 | Bbsus2 |
| Ebm7 | Ab7 | Db | Db |
Verse 7/4
Chorus 9/4
Post Chorus 4/4
Solo 4/4 (x3)
| Gb maj7 | Gb maj7 | B6 | B6 |
| Cdim7 | Cdim7 | Db | Db |
Verse 7/4
Post Chorus 4/4
End on Cdim7
By glennny
Lyrics by Ken Mahru
Music by Glen Phillips
Verse One:
Sunny and warm
As the ocean rises, the sun fades away
Driving in your car
Convertible Cabriolet
Chorus:
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
I'm so happy here
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
(You're not happy here)
Post Chorus:
Tired and burned out
I can see you fade away
Good times gone by
Can't say goodbye to yesterday
Verse Two:
Every choice is a moment lost
Waiting for a sign
Every day a bridge to cross
moving toward decline
Chorus:
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
I'm so happy here
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
(You're not happy here)
Post Chorus:
Tired and burned out
I can see you fade away
Good times gone by
Can't say goodbye to yesterday
Verse Three:
Darkness and cold
Before the sun rises, are we fading away
Arriving in your heart
Irreversible choices made
Chorus Three (over Post Chorus):
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
I'm so happy here
Happy to be here
You’re my best friend
Why did it have to end?
(You're not happy here)
Key of Db, 140 bpm
Chords:
Verse 7/4
| Db | Fm9 | B6 | Ebm7 | (x2)
Chorus 9/4
| Ab7 | Ebm7 >< Db | Fm9 >< Ab7 | Gbmaj7 >< Db |
Post Chorus 4/4
| Db | Db | Cdim7 | Ab7 |
| Ebm7 | Bbsus2 | Fm9 | Fm9 |
| Gbmaj7 | Gbmaj7 | Ebm7 | Bbsus2 |
| Ebm7 | Ab7 | Db | Db |
Verse 7/4
Chorus 9/4
Post Chorus 4/4
Solo 4/4 (x3)
| Gb maj7 | Gb maj7 | B6 | B6 |
| Cdim7 | Cdim7 | Db | Db |
Verse 7/4
Post Chorus 4/4
End on Cdim7
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Re: Happy to be Here
Just discovering this forum for the first time. Cool!
Happy to Be Here
Life is short
The world’s a stage
A rolling stone
Gathers no clichés
I don’t care
that the script is bad
The plot’s convoluted
And the rhymes are sad
I try to live my life without fear
And I’m happy to be here...
Life is short
Don’t I know it
I’m in the gravity well
Of a genetic poet
Who cares if I’m remembered
Or I’m forgotten
In the denmark where
All things are rotten
I try to live my life without fear
And I’m happy to be here...
It’s incredible
just to be able to breathe
I hope I don’t check out
Before I ever leave
It’s improbable
That we’re even alive
Life is short
Just shut up and drive
I try to live my life without fear
And I’m happy to be here...
Verse:
C#m-E-F#m-G#+
Prechorus:
C#m7-F#7-A-G#
Chorus:
C#-Esus2-F#-G#7
Happy to Be Here
Life is short
The world’s a stage
A rolling stone
Gathers no clichés
I don’t care
that the script is bad
The plot’s convoluted
And the rhymes are sad
I try to live my life without fear
And I’m happy to be here...
Life is short
Don’t I know it
I’m in the gravity well
Of a genetic poet
Who cares if I’m remembered
Or I’m forgotten
In the denmark where
All things are rotten
I try to live my life without fear
And I’m happy to be here...
It’s incredible
just to be able to breathe
I hope I don’t check out
Before I ever leave
It’s improbable
That we’re even alive
Life is short
Just shut up and drive
I try to live my life without fear
And I’m happy to be here...
Verse:
C#m-E-F#m-G#+
Prechorus:
C#m7-F#7-A-G#
Chorus:
C#-Esus2-F#-G#7