SOFT PARADE OF YEARS Dion Dimucci

I've lost myself in lips that taste of summer, and left the tribes of children far behind; now cities seem to open just like flowers as I sit down to watch the clocks unwind.

JENNIFER KNEW Dion Dimucci

And turning in a morning sleep I dreamed of mountains I would leap ..In those days. But Jennifer knew Jennifer knew.

IT ALL FITS TOGETHER Dion Dimucci

There have been others of flannel soft nights Just an endless recital of dreams But there on the blankets I've emptied my pockets And found you've been lost in a change The feeling is gone,

Only Jesus Dion Dimucci

When I think of all the ways in which my life has changed I thank god those distant memories of how it used to be mean nothing more to me all those years I have spent trying to be free but

KING Of THE NEW YORK STREETS Dion Dimucci

To my kingdom I'd proclaim King of the New York streets I floored my accelerator All the way to the equator Just a local gladiator King of the New York streets Well.

RUNNING CLOSE BEHIND YOU Dion Dimucci

The traffic of the clouds above cannot turn me away. The rainbow of your spilling laughter always now lights my way. I'm running close behind you. I'm running now close behind you.

the truth will set you free Dion Dimucci

Down the dirty city street, black-topped sneak- en on my feet, I raced thru ear - ly teen - age years and dealt with all those pain-less fears Wait - ing as the school - bell rang to drop

Prayers Dion Dimucci

Prayers Prayers at thanks and supplication Essence at communication Talking about sweet prayers Prayers which light the evening skies They float from children's bedtime signs Prayers of

THE POWER OF love WITHIN Dion Dimucci

I left my friends some years ago I took my love and dream to roam, girl Cross down in the countryside To make tins little town my home Nothing to me matters now Except that dream and you

Work Song Dion Dimucci

Breaking rocks out here on the chain gang Breaking rocks and serving my time Breaking rocks out here on the chain gang Because they done convicted me of crime Hold it steady right there while

Centre of My Life Dion Dimucci

find hidden treasures and my lord Jesus he shines bright as the sun chorus Love my father and mother love my sister and my brothers when the seasons have turned you are the centre of

new breed of man Dion Dimucci

There's a new breed of man Coming on the scene A new breed of man His heart is pure and clean There's a new song he's singing He understands his worth A new vision he's bringing God's

Written ON THE SUBWAY Wall Dion Dimucci

Street corner bands, hot dog stands Choosing sides for kick the can Peal the years back, see it all Written on the subway wall Written on the subway wall It's Just a frozen yesterday

Another Saturday night In heaven Dion Dimucci

peace will reign supreme john the Baptist raises mankind's flag Brother Daniel, He recites his dream (Chorus) Another Saturday night In heaven Whenever eight-thirty rolls around The years

STREET MAMA Dion Dimucci

Cause she just couldn't hack it Hangin' out on the New York street With a punk in: leather jacket She likes to tease, Manhattan queen By the johns in the discotheques Burnin' hips to turn soft

THE WEDDING SONG Dion Dimucci

You hold all my years In your body, You're my friend, my love, You know everything about me. You were a child, you're a child no more. You were a child, now you've been reborn.

I KNEW THE BRIDE Dion Dimucci

the bride when she used to rock and roll) (I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll) Well the bride looks a picture in the gown that her mama wore When she was married herself nearly 27 years

TOWER Of LOVE Dion Dimucci

We walk on the ceiling, the walls can't contain us Together we're flying, the angels can claim us You bring the dream I'll bring the power We'll bland It together We'll build e tower of

In The Still Of The Night Dion Dimucci

Parris) (backup scat "Shoo doop, shoo be doo" throughout verses) In the still of the night, I held you, held you tight 'Cause I love you so, promise I'll never let you go In the still of the

TENNESSEE MADONNA Dion Dimucci

You're a cousin to the mountains, and a sister to each pine, you tremble like an ever-flowing glass of wine.

IN AND OUT OF THE SHADOWS Dion Dimucci

In and out of the shadows at the highway of mistakes When you get down, you get down to nowhere you pay respects To higher stakes In and out of the shadows fake a smile and don't complain

Lonely World Dion Dimucci

(Doo-doo-wah's by backup singers, wo's by Dion) I'm just a fool searchin' for someone to care I've searched the whole world over, but you don't hear my prayer Wo yeah (searching for my love)

Thank you lord Dion Dimucci

Every 60 seconds of the minutes every 60 minutes of the hour every 24 hours of the day I want to do your will and I wanna stand right here and say and thank you lord I wanna thank you lord

TRAVELLER IN THE RAIN Dion Dimucci

There's a chance you'll wake tomorrow with the shrieking flames of daybreak like an ill-tuned trumpet blaring I have left you.

Sweet love of Jesus Dion Dimucci

say he's a mystery others his miracles could never be but I beg your pardon I must contest I know he working cause he bought my soul to rest all reach out and find chorus sweet love of

Oh Happy Day Dion Dimucci

(Oh sun is shining, oh happy day No more troubles, no skies of gray) (backup scat "oh po-pe-doo" throughout verses after above 2 lines) The sun is shinin', oh happy day No more troubles,

Sailing Ahead of the Wind Dion Dimucci

Walking around with seven eighths of a heart lookin round for the missin part you were there waiting at the very end you told me things I didn't want to hear you changed my heart and made it

The Treasure of my love Dion Dimucci

The Treasure of love is easy to find It's waiting for you If your heart isn't blind The Treasure of Love, it is not very far it glows the a fire And shines like a star (Bridge) It's

Hearts Made of Stone Dion Dimucci

Thought you were king of the mountain top master of your fate why should you ever stop you don't need any guidance for your life you knew it all somehow you were part of the "me generation

LOVING YOU IS KILLING ME Dion Dimucci

There's a lead-fed silence in the air all around I can't take it anymore Its S rip-trip hammer and I'm feeling the sound I never felt It before I'm a dazed-crazed victim of a tragic mistake

Little Girl Of Mine Dion Dimucci

("Diddle-diddle-diddle-lit-lit" scat singing, heard throughout song) Oh little girl of mine, gee you sure look fine Yes you appeal to me, wo yeah, I'll never set you free 'Cause you're my lovin

POOR BOY Dion Dimucci

POOR BOY Poor Boy it's a pity Lost in the heart of the city Right or wrong its not for you to say Hanging Out on the corner Longing to be a bit warmer Lying in the arms of a girl that you

HYMN TO HIM Dion Dimucci

(Chorus) Come to Him through the darkness Come to Him through the rain Walk with him from misfortune Walk with him from the pain He's the light of salvation He's the head never bowed

MIDNIGHT LOVER Dion Dimucci

She's a child of darkness With a roving eye A midnight rambler, suicide gambler Master of disguise Seeks her fame and fortune From the city street Keepin' in the groove:, makin' her move

ALWAYS IN THE RAIN Dion Dimucci

walk the streets alone The darkness Is my safety zone Yes always, always in the rain The street lights print my silhouette Upon the pavement dark and wet I find my childhood in the ghosts of

ONLY GOD CAN CHANGE A HEART Dion Dimucci

FUNNY EYES THINKS YOU BELIEVE WHAT HE HAS TO SAY I KNOW A GIRL, SHE PLAYS THE PART STRUTS HER STUFF SHE THINKS SHE'S SMART IF YOU GOT THE MONEY, SHE GOT THE HONEY SHE S GOT A BAD CONDITION OF

CLOSE TO IT ALL Dion Dimucci

If I had my dream it would not fall down If I could live high on the ground, The sound of high is a good one to many around When they wanna be close to it all, And I wanna be close to it all

MIDTOWN AMERICAN MAIN STREET GANG Dion Dimucci

Through nights of irresponsibility and a lack of self-control I feared the friends I ran with, but I loved to live the role Five of us in Levi jeans who passed on basketball We all lived on

YOU ARE MY STAR Dion Dimucci

I never thought I would stop being lonely I looked to the sky and thought I saw Nothing at all Then you looked at me In a room full of people You were all I could see out of the blue

FIRE IN The NIGHT Dion Dimucci

ahead of the sunshine This one night could last for a lifetime Tonight Is the night, let me make you Just close your eyes ?

For Bobbie Dion Dimucci

down when you walk by and morning bells will chime I'll be there when you're feelin' down to kiss away the tears if you cry, I'll share with you all the happiness I've found a reflection of

YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS Dion Dimucci

YOU SAID (IT IS FINISHED) IT IS DONE RECEIVE MY LIFE ANO BE MY SON YOU VE GIVEN ME THE POWER REPEAT CHORUS BEWARE OF FALSF PROPHITS THEY RE EVERYWHERE THEY FEED THEIR OWN APPITI1T THEY

When the Red, Red Robin Dion Dimucci

Wake up, wake up, you sleepy head, Get up, get up, get out of bed, Cheer up, cheer up the sun is red, Live, love, laugh and be happy.

simple ironies Dion Dimucci

crazy game But you want to win just the same (chorus) Give It up, lay it down Fight the Fight, gain the crown Run to win, lose to gain Give It up, lay it down It's the simple ironies of

Train for Glory Dion Dimucci

your waiting at the station you've begun to feel impatient cause you've tried and looked for an answer but its nowhere to be found oh, and your life feels uncertain and your soul is tired of

DADDY SAYS Dion Dimucci

HEAR ME NOW I AIN T FOOLIN AROUND THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO KNOW DADDY IS TIRED OF THE SIN IN THE HOUSE HE SAYS IT S GOT TO GO YOU VE BEEN FUSSIN AND FIGHTING AMONG YOURSELVES HANGING

HE HEARS THEM ALL Dion Dimucci

NIGHT BUS TO GO HOME ITS BEEN JUST A YEAR SINCE HER HUSBAND PASSED ON SO SHE STILL GETS TO FEELIN ALONE SHE PICKS UP SOME THINGS ATTHE MARKET SHE SINGS AS SHE STANDS AT THE STORE A SONG OF

I love Jesus now Dion Dimucci

I liked fights and lots of trouble drinking late till I saw double But every morning broke my bubble I love Jesus now I made every social blunder And every table I drank under One day

Do You Believe in Magic Dion Dimucci

there, so just blow your mind If you believe in magic, come along with me We'll dance until morning 'til there's just you and me And maybe, if the music is right I'll meet you tomorrow, sort of

But Not For Me Dion Dimucci

First Refrain They're writ-ing songs of love,___But not for me. A luck-y star's a-bove, But not for me.