Lyrics

By William "Delray" Floyd

About The Song: Tribute to Tom Petty. Inspired by the strength of my grandmother.

Riff with W Slide intro

My momma told when I was quite young
It’s up to you if you want more than crumbs

We’re all competing for some time at the dance 

So take advantage when they give you a chance.
You got the others who will stand in your way

And slap you down if you got something to say

Chor: 

You gotta stand your ground
Don’t let them put you down
Your heart is where it’s found
Some gonna push, some gonna shove … ‘cause life can sure get rough

Not many waiting just to open your door
You gotta really want it if you wanna get more

The world is waiting but you got to reach out

Stay in your corner or go figure it out?
Some folks are slow and hesitate
But to the party they will always be late

Chor: 

You gotta stand your ground
Don’t let them put you down
Your heart is where it’s found
Some gonna push, some gonna shove … ‘cause life can sure get rough

Slide Release

Chor: 

You gotta stand your ground
Don’t let them put you down
Your heart is where it’s found
Some gonna push, some gonna shove … ‘cause life can sure get rough

Talk & Slide Guitar & Harp Out - Stand your ground, you got a life to live, you  got a lot to give, stand your ground, mmm, mmm, mm

By William "Delray" Floyd

About The Song:  A metaphor about the challenges, seductions, negotiations and temptations in life.

Well I went downtown to local bar

Met a girl wants to be a star

And she could be, 

she had every kind of quirk

She said big boy what do you think

You can sit right down and buy me a drink

And I said OK 

is that the way it works?

Mandolin fill

Well she winked at me with her baby blues

Didn't take her long for her to break the news

Couldn't waste her time with each and every jerk

Told me she's working girl if I had the cash she'd take me round the world

I said hmm, so that's the way it works?

Chor 

Yes there's some takin' and some givin' 

But everybody's got to try to make a livin'

We're negotiating for the extra perks

But now I know, that that's the way it works

So I parked my backside on this stool

Where my honey’d taught me all the rules

I hear her talk to young boys and I smirk

Cause they don't know what they don't know

But she can teach 'em fast or she can teach 'em slow

She's experienced and that's the way it works

Chor 

Yes there's some takin' and some givin' 

But everybody's got to try to make a livin'

We're all negotiating for the extra perks

And now I know, that that's the way it works

--- Guitar Slide Release --

We'll  I was young and now I'm old

But to this day my story's told

'Bout the day I went from a newbie to Turk

You start out fresh as a brand new coat of paint

At first you is and then you ain't 

And then you know that that's the way it works

Chor 

Yes there's some takin' and some givin' 

But everybody's got to try to make a livin'

We're negotiating for the extra perks

But now I know, that that's the way it works

Yeah now I know the way the whole world works.

Said now I know, that that's the way it works

Mandolin out

By William "Delray" Floyd

About The Song: Ever had one of those days?

I met a southern girl
In a tiny southern town
I guess I couldn’t take all
The good things that I found

She wanted me to love her
And she wanted me to stay
But the walls were closin’ in
And I had to get away

I had a brand new job
Corner office lots of pay
They drove me in a limo
And they let me have my say

Then one day I was finished
And I knew I couldn’t stay
‘Cause the walls were closin' in
And I had to get away

Chor:

I had to get away ‘cause my collar’s gettin’ tight
My left is feelin’ left but my right ain’t feelin’ right
The twichin’ in my bones tells me that that it’s time for me to play
Cause the walls are closin’ in and I got to get away

-- Guitar Release -- (chorus cords)

I could go to Mexico
Or fly off to Japan
I’ll probably find success
Any place I land

I know it may sound crazy
But I’m gonna wanna to stay
‘Till the walls start closin’ in
And I have to get away

Chor:

I had to get away ‘cause my collar’s gettin’ tight
My left is feelin’ left but my right ain’t feelin’ right
The twichin’ in my bones tells me that that it’s time for me to play
Cause the walls are closin’ in and I got to get away

Yes, it’s a new adventure
And another place to stay
‘Till the walls start closin’ in
Then it’s time to get away

By William "Delray" Floyd

About The Song: Life put in perspective. True story - I was buying new orthotics for my shoes when a young man came out of the store with two new artificial legs. Kinda makes you grateful for your own circumstances. Also, thanks to my daughter Andrea for flying in and sharing the mic. It was fun.

Complaining 'bout the weather
And taking out the trash
Don't have a full time lover
Don't have a lot of cash

I drive a beat up Chevy
My future's lookin' lean
But yes I know my problems ....
Is someone else's dream

My clothes are not the latest
My cell phone's gettin' old
Apartment's not the greatest
Today's a little cold

I work too many hours and
Sometime my boss is mean
But yes I know my problems ....
Is someone else's dream

Chor:

Somewhere, somebody wants my problems
Cause they know that there's nothing here to lose
They couldn't understand why I'm complaining
They'd gladly trade their bare feet for my shoes

I need a better haircut
A better brand of beer
My pants are feeling tighter
The storm is getting near

The street lights should be brighter
Another plate of beans
But yes I know my problems ....
Are someone else's dream

Guitar Release here

Chor:

Somewhere, somebody wants my problems
Cause they know that there's nothing here to lose
They couldn't understand why I'm complaining
They'd gladly trade their bare feet for my shoes

I should stop complaining
But probably never will
Another cloudy day
Another stack of bills

Comparing me to many
I'm a man of means
And yes I know my problems ....
Are someone else's dream (repeat)

By William “Delray” Floyd

About The Song: Written to include some of my oldest and best friends.

I got nothing in my pockets

And I barely own the shirt on my back

I got a half a dozen memories

That tote around in a sack

And it even seems to seem that

There’s patches on my jeans where they lack

I musta had a dollar but

 I really don’t remember when

I’ll have to write it down 

The next time I see one again

It don’t happen very much but 
somehow I find a buck now and then

Chor

Easy …….

Life should be easy (but it’s not) — () Shouted not sung

Easy …….

Life should be easy (but it’s not)  — () Shouted not sung

I know just what it takes

Sometimes you need a break

Should be easy

Nothing in my pockets

And I barely own the shirt on my back

I got a half a dozen memories

That tote around in a sack

And it even seems to seem that

There’s patches on my jeans where they lack

Guitar Blues Release – Organ Release

Chor

Easy …….

Life should be easy (but it’s not) — () Shouted not sung

Easy …….

Life should be easy (but it’s not)  — () Shouted not sung

I know just what it takes

Sometimes you need a break

Should be easy

—- transition to —–

By William “Delray” Floyd

About The Song: Written to include some of my oldest and best friends.

Johnny put his top down 
Cruising to the downtown 
Blaring music JD played
Looking through his ice cool shades

Leather jacket velvet touch
Ladies had a huge crush 

Always with an attitude

Extra special slick dude

Everybody wanna be … Johnny D

All the ladies everywhere 

Run their fingers through his hair 

All the kittys in the town

Couldn’t help but come around 

Johnny’s like a James Bond 

First he’s here and then he’s gone 

Disappears without a sound

Foxes with this foxy hound

Everybody wanna be …  Johnny D

Vocal Brk …..

Johnny’s dressed from head to toe

Only in the baddest clothes

Always hands out big cigars

Always drives a fancy car

Doesn’t matter where you are 

Johnny’s like a movie star 

Traded in his business suits

For lots of chicks and lots of loot 

Guitar / Clav

Johnny’s friend was Frankie G

Both as smooth as they could be

Folks just said they can’t be tamed

‘Till Carolyn and Mary Jane

Put their big feet on the ground

Said it’s time to settle down 

Now their glory days they find

Deep in  the corners of their minds

Where.. Everybody wants to be Johnny D (and Frankie G) 2x

—- transition back —–

Chor

Easy …….

Life should be easy (but it’s not) — () Shouted not sung

Easy …….

Life should be easy (but it’s not)  — () Shouted not sung

I know just what it takes

Sometimes you need a break

Should be easy

—- Crowd Out —–

By William “Delray” Floyd

About The Song: Nobody gets it all.

The world’s become much quicker

Everybody wants it now 

They don’t care if you’re busy

And, they’re not concerned with how

It’s all about their schedule 

They never had a plan

And the fact they want it yesterday 

Is squarely in your hands

Chor:

When they ask me to deliver

The only thing I ask

Do you want it good, do you want it cheap, 

or do you want it fast (pick two)

 They never want to sit down 

And  keep you in the loop

When they find that now it’s crunch time 

They make you jump through hoops

Space here

There’re better ways to do things 

Than being nonchalant 

You can’t have everything 

But you can get what you want

Chor:

When they ask me to deliver

The only thing I ask

Do you want it good, do you want it cheap, 

or do you want it fast (pick two)

Break

Sometimes I think we’re all out of control –

Like when you can’t get what you want when you want it

You’re gonna explode

Guitar / Harp Release

The world’s become much quicker

Everybody wants it now 

They don’t care if you’re busy

And, they’re not concerned with how

 It’s all about their schedule 

They never had a plan

And the fact they want it yesterday 

Is squarely in your hands

Chor:

When they ask me to deliver

The only thing I ask

Do you want it good, do you want it cheap, 

or do you want it fast (pick two)

 They never want to sit down 

And  keep you in the loop

When they find that now it’s crunch time 

They make you jump through hoops

Space here

There’re better ways to do things 

Than being nonchalant 

You can’t have everything 

But you can get what you want

Chor:

When they ask me to deliver

The only thing I ask

Do you want it good, do you want it cheap, 

or do you want it fast (pick two)

Talking Part

Guitar and Out

By William “Delray” Floyd

About The Song: I wrote this almost 50 years ago and recently updated and modernized it. Thanks again to my daughter Andrea for playing the flute part.

Flute Opening

Don’t watch the sea
As waves go by
Don’t count on me
to sit and cry

I’m sitting on an empty beach
Where dreams just go to die, but
I don’t care, I don’t care

You’ve left me now
Go on your way
Our love will come
Some other day

I thought we’d be together
That’s what you used to say, but
I don’t care. I don’t care

Flute release / Guitar
Empty promises
Are what you gave
There’s nothing left
For me to save

Our memories will whither
And slowly wash away, but
I don’t care, I don’t care

Flute release / Guitar /
Talking Part
It’s over now
we’re outta time
Thought I’d be crushed
But I don’t mind
I’m just the one you left behind
I’ve lost at love but I’ll keep trying

Our memories will quickly fade
You used me up
and then you walked away
It’s better now than if you stayed
but this time around
I just don’t care

By William “Delray” Floyd

About The Song: Love the feeling of the Blues.

Someday, you know you’re gonna need me

Someday, you’ll wake and wonder why

I know, today you don’t believe me

But someday girl you’re gonna cry

Chor

It may be weeks or it may be years

It may be heartache or it may be tears

You will be hurtin’ and I will be free

You’re laughing now but just wait and see 

 You think, us guys are all just playthings

You think, that we can all be replaced

But I know, you’re gonna feel the suffering 

And I’ll see this look upon your face

Chor

It may be weeks or it may be years

It may be heartache or it may be tears

You will be hurtin’ and I will be free

You’re laughing now but just wait and see 

Harp / Guitar BRK

Chor

It may be weeks or it may be years

It may be heartache or it may be tears

You will be hurtin’ and I will be free

You’re laughing now but just wait and see 

Someday — Someday – Someday – We’ll be free

By William “Delray” Floyd

About The Song: Brenda, thanks for everything. Love ya.

Harp intro

Somehow I got lucky

The stars were aligned 

The moonlight got crazy 

The river did shine

 The words were ejected

And you were my wife

That night on the Charles

With the love of my life

 They thought we were crazy

Cause we were so young

We’d say enlightened 

But they might say dumb

It wasn’t easy

But it was so right

The journey began 

with the love of my life

Chor:

How did it happen?

Where did time go?

How did I find you?

Lord and, how did we know?

We did it together

We kept it so tight 

I’m blessed you became

The love of my life

Guitar Release

And now that we’re older 

With all that we did

Surrounded by memories

And beautiful kids

We’ve basked in the sunshine 

And glowed in the night

I thank you for being

The love of my life

Harp outro

By William “Delray” Floyd

About The Song: A great friend who died way too soon.

He was as folksy as the earth

From the day of his birth

He’s a memory that’ll never go away

He was loved right to the end

By his family and his friends

And I think about him almost everyday

He was a kind and caring man

You always knew where he’d stand

and you knew that what you saw is what you’d get

He’d make promises you’d believe

And tell truths you could conceive                                                                                                                            

When he left, he left the world with no regrets 

Chor

My friend Bob

My friend Bob 

With a twinkle in his eye

and a bit of Irish pride

and a bigger heart than even his garage

Count on him to help you out

not the slightest bit of doubt

he’s the wild man in his jeep in camouflage

Chor

My friend Bob

My friend Bob 

So we’ll raise our glasses up

Captain Morgan in our cup

to the heavens cause it’s now a better place

I’m sure he’s raising hell

but as near as I can tell

his God will have a smile upon his face

Chor

My friend Bob

My friend Bob