Song To Myself Friend, I've seen you walking with your head hanging low, No, you can't hide those feelings, somehow they will show, I'm hearing your fear of the future, There's something I'd like to say, Why don't you start loving yourself and live for today. Friend, I hear you talking that your out on your own, Find some strength in your friendship(s) and you won't be alone, Your best friend is always with you, bury pride and be proud. Ahead and behind are just states of mind cause you're living now. And when the skies turn grey, You know there's light behind the clouds, And don't be afraid of the rain. For it takes a rainy day, To show the Changer and the Changed, Find your light and shine it out. Oh, friend, I've got that feeling, That as time passes by, We will keep on discovering, All the reasons why, The answers are all inside us, If we'll just take the time, You can keep on looking for rainbows, I've already found mine...

Family Ties Brother to brother, sister to mother, It seems to happen just by chance, Do we talk to each other when there's nowhere else to turn? Sister to brother, father to mother, What can we learn in a moment's glance? We need to be forgiving to get over bridges burned... Chorus: And what can I give you but time? And what can you give me but patience? Is there any way to realign our lives? After we've gone in so many different directions? Well I see a family as people held together by their history, We love one another though it's painful to realize, We are mirrors of each other, framed by our family ties. Brother to father, why even bother, Do the patterns remain the same? Are there winners and losers, Or just picky choosers in the game? Sister to sister, its Lord how I missed her, And we're back on the merry-go-round, I guess with long lost love, There's a whole lot of junk to be found. Chorus: Bridge: And why when so far from home, Is it the only place I want to be? And when finally there, to feel so all alone, Guess being middle of the road, Doesn't help to bring me close, I need to share the heavy load, With those who care for me. Person to person, let's quit the rehearsing, And be who we really are.... Whoever that is.... it's so damn hard to tell at home, And stranger to stranger, let's laugh at the danger, Of the new reality, When I find the old you, And you find the old me in me....

Count On Me If I'm talking 'bout justice well what do you see? (That its gonna be a struggle and you can count on me.) If I'm talking about justice then what do you believe? (That justice is a struggle and you can count on me.) (Whoa, oh!) I'm gonna try a little harder. (Whoa, oh!) To be all I can be. (Whoa, oh!) I'm gonna push a little farther. Cuz if justice is struggle you can count on me. 2. Freedom 3. World Peace 4. Loving

Back Doors There's blood on my hands, And tears on my arms, And they are both from another land, And though I've no weapon, I still feel the shame, For what I pay to my government, Chorus: For I am taxed for the privilege to go and help out the poor, And to keep education alive I pay a little bit more, But mostly I'm taxed to go into others' back doors... And what is for? More. Do you really love peace? Do you really hate war? Do you really want democracy? Because sometimes with freedom, People learn how to breathe, And they can sense of your breath, The smell of greed. Chorus: Hiding in Honduras, And in El Salvador, Looking for somewhere else to go, This time Nicaragua, In the name of peace, And beating the Soviets to the back door... Chorus (2): For I've never seen a Latino with a Russian tongue, But I've heard "los pobres" (the poor) cry for food and not guns, And it's beyond good and bad, It just seems to stay sad along... If you're not on the "right", then you're wrong.... And what is it for? More.....

The Future is Mine There's a light up ahead in a tower, And I feel I'm afraid of its glow, For the night can't withhold all its power, And it dangers I future I know. Chorus: And I'll fight, fight, fight, For the future is mine, And live, live, live, As I believe, There's a loaded gun, Aimed at everyone, And that's not my idea, Of being free For I am so young and I'm worried, For my children will live on this land, And the problems aren't solved when their buried, Their solved when they bury the plans. Chorus Let's us hold all our hands together, Let our hearts make us strong in our stand, Let the sun, wind, and sea give us power, As we show all our love for the land.... Last Chorus: And I'll fight, fight, fight, For the future is mine, And live, live, live, As I believe, There's a loaded gun, Aimed at everyone, And that's not my idea, Of being free And I'll fight, fight, fight, For the future is mine, And live, live, live, As I believe, When the air is clear of the things that I fear, I'll know in my heart that I am free.

I Can Only Do What I Can Do E A B E 1. Another day's come, And another day's passed, 2. I spent 8 hours today pushing paper around, 3. I got a little PC that's got me real P.O.'d, 4. I'm tired of living in stress, I'm tired of living in pain, A B E 1. <And I hear)"What have you done for me, lately?!", 2. Till it was neatly piled on my desk, 3. And it's making my life a mess. 4. (Now I Bay) "What have I done for me, lately?". B E A B E 1. I've been moving so slow, My boss thinks I've been gassed! 2. When I finally figured out what all that junk was, 3. I'd like to RAM some RDM down the freaking thing's throat, 4. When I learn to relax there's a whole lot I can gain, A BE 1. (And I hear)"What have you done for me, lately?!". 2. I freaked out and put it back in a mess! 3. I'd like to blow all its bytes to bits! 4. (So I Bay)"What have I done for me, lately?". 1. 2. 3. 4. F#m B7 I've got Samsonite bags growin under my eyes, I've got the Buddy Rich jitters so I'm drumming all day, I'd like to boot that sucker in its little disk drive, I'm gonna take my time so I don't get so tired, *> Fttm B7 1. Ten extra pounds hanging off of my thighs, 2. I'm sweating so much all my friends stay away, 3. Pull out its surge protector and give it the jolt of its life, 4. Tell the boss off and then after I'm fired, Fttm B7 F#m B7 1. And I'm so stressed out that it's no big surprise that I say.... 2. The neurotics of the world have nominated my name to be president! 3. It makes my Lotus 1-2-3 a negative 5. It makes me say 4. I'll spend my savings on the lottery and then I'll retire and say.... Chorus: A B E E A B E I can only do what I can do, I can only be who I can be. A B G#m C#m If that ain't enough, then it's just tough stuff! A B E A B E Because it's just enough, for me, just enough for me! William F. Milford 27 Inman St. Cambridge, MA 02139 Copyright 1986

Come From The Heart 1. Just when I thought my life was broken, 2. Sometimes I can't understand what's happening to me, 1. So lost and alone I cried, 2. And I feel like I've lost control, 1. Where is the peace in my life? 2. Over where I thought my life should go. 1. And the answer I found was felt, not spoken, 2. Betrayed and fighting the change that life provides me, 1. "Get out of your head and rely", 2. "Poor me! Well, I just don't know?!", 1. "On a mind of another kind." 2. Then inside I feel, "Don't do, Let go..." @Chorus: Come From The Heart, And be...., Come From The Heart, And see..., Come From The Heart and be now with the love in your life. Come From The Heart and find..., A well of peace of mind, Love/God is as close as the time, As when I Come From The Heart. Middle (1) When I'm feeling down, When I'm feeling lonely, Losing my grip, Losing my way, I look inside to the light and say, "Be with me through this day", "Give me the peace that I find, When I Come From The Heart", "Take all the fear in me, and make it Love's energy", "Show me the miracles, Of when I Come From The Heart". Middle (2) If I can believe in the Light then I'll find it, If I can believe in the Light then I'll shine it, For faith holds my doubt so I can share in the glory, To endure mysteries and speak proud of my story!

Season of Life C G6/D Dm7 G 1. Its winter, In Boston, The snow's piled deep, 2. Since early September, I ran the race hard, 3. I think back to summer, In New Hampshire, Surrounded by the green peace Dm7 Em/G F G 1. The kitchen floor is my bed, And I'm trying to sleep, 2. Running just by myself would be the way to a star, 3. For a season of life, we partake in the feast, C C/Bb Am Fm 1. One more thought to the Lord about my soul to keep, 2. I had no idea where it would be or how far, 3. Of the bond everlasting, the love that won't cease, Dm7 Em/G <Dm7> G 1. Then I'll be thinking about going back home. 2. But now I know I'm not running alone. DM7 Em/G DM7 F G DM7 EM Dm7 F G Dm7 Em/G 3. Truly in you my friend, Truly in you my friend, Truly in you my Dm F G C C7 F Fm C friend, I've found my home. Chorus: F G C And if it weren't for you, friend, here beside me, F G C I'm not really sure where I'd be, F G Em Am When I'm feeling alone, you become my home, D G To comfort and set my mind free. F G C And if it weren't for your arms there to hold me, F G C I'd still be driven to a goal I can't find, F G Em Am For in sharing our fears, The laughter and tears. Dm7 G C I've found it better just to enjoy the ride. William F. Milford 27 Inman St. Cambridge, MA 02139 Copyright 1986

Carry Me Away C Cmaj7 Dm7 G 1. I remember the first time that I saw you, 2. And as we talked, we made a friendship that kept blooming, 3. Sometimes I feel, that time is the rope that binds us, 4. But I can let go, and watch you sail into the future, C Cmaj7 Dm7 B 1- All the lights seem to focus on your face, 2. And as we sang, we made a bright new harmony, 3. Pulling us tight, then letting us fall apart, 4. And I can feel free, to let you navigate your way, C Cmaj7 Dm7 G 1. And with a grin you opened in all around you, 2. And cuz we pushed each other through to take risks and be true, 3. And as we've found our different paths, we still seem to have grasp, 4. For in the big bathtub of life, we're never far from the time, G F Em Dm7 G C 1. A stranger's smile much too shy to be displayed. 2. I find now, I've a wish I'd like to sing. 3. Of the lifeline between each of our hearts. 4. When our courses cross and again we sing. Chorus: G C C'mon Love! C F G C'mon carry her (2.us 3.me) away! G C Take her (2.us 3.me) in! C F G To your peaceful hiding place. C G AM F C'mon Love! G F C F C Just take her (2.us 3.me) along, C F And help her (2.us 3.me) be strong. Middle: Am Am/Gtt And if you find yourself alone, Am/G AM/F# And worried you're too vulnerable, Dm Em F D7 G Remember Love's your building stone in life. Am Am/Gtt Face your fears as they arise, Am/G Am/Ftt Then let them go and feel the surprise, Dm Em F D7 That love has opened up your eyes, G Dm7 G Dm7 G To see. All you can be! William F. Milford 27 Inman St. Cambridge MA 02139 Copyright 1985

Escalante D 1. I wonder who were all those people, Were there children in the crowd? 2. Gustilo's sugar cane plantation, Kept the workers just like slaves, 3. Well, Gustilo just like Marcos, Knew how to keep people in their place, 4. "We thought they'd only fire as a warning, That they'd shoot into the air, D 1. Was there mad and angry protest, Chaos, civil unrest, 2. Although weak by malnutrition, They were proud of their tradition, 3. So he called the military, To fire the water guns they carried, 4. Before we knew it they were pickin, Us off like we were chickens, D 1. In this Filipino town? 2. They could work an honest day. 3. And soak them with disgrace. 4. In the backs as we ran scared." D 1. I was thumbing through the paper, Not even front page news 2. Those who dared to face Gustilo, And look him in the eye, 3. But the workers held together, They were down but held their ground. 4. For a quarter of an hour, The machine guns fiercely blazed. D 1. That an island, Escalante, Had suffered such an outrage, 2. Were beaten by his henchmen, And assumed to be defenseless, 3. And when the water cannons ran out, The people cheered a great shout, 4. Into the ditches by the roadside, Where the helpless had gone to hide, D 1. That my eyes could hardly move. 2. Until they organized. 3. To the victory they'd found. 4. They had run into their grave. Em/D 1. 27 people lost their lives, 2. So then they gathered several thousand strong, 3. Then a tear gas cannister was hurled, 4. A massacre planted on bloody ground, F#m/D 1. Shot in the back as they had crawled and cried. 2. To protest in speeches, shouts and song, 3. Then thrown back at the troops by a young "girl", 4. Became the seeds needed to bring Marcos down, Em/D 1. 2 dozen more lay injured, paralyzed. 2. How could he starve the ones who worked his farm? 3. Before it hit the ground a shot was heard, 4. Was I part of the chain that kept them bound? G6 D 1. My God, what some people will do to survive, or to die. 2. It was if they'd looked him right in the eye, would they die? 3. Her head snapped back in a fierce, bloody twirl, and she was gone. 4. Forgive the ignorant, the dumb, and profound, We're still around. D6 A/D Corazon, esperanza de la gente. D6 A/D Corazon, esperanza de los pobres. D6 A/D Corazon, hope of the people...... D I wonder who were all those people? William F. Milford 27 Inman St. Cambridge, MA 02139 Copyright 1986

Simple Gifts You have called to me on the phone, You have been with me in my home, You are with me when I feel alone, You give to me such a simple gift, You are such a simple gift. Wrapped in light, your smile as a bow, Your gentle presence that I have known, You shine so bright you light up my home, You give to me such a simple gift, You are such a simple gift. And on the holidays, We try to pay, For what we’ve already received. We can’t give enough, To surpass that love, It’s all we’ll ever need. Records and sweaters wrapped in a box, Underwear and dozens of socks, Try to say what the heart cannot, That you are enough for me, You are enough to me, To me you are, Such a simple gift.