Welcome to the World Open the door, it’s not what’s expected Step on through, and see a new new perspective Don’t stand back, it’s not the time to hover Get on the attack, come out from undercover Welcome to the world Welcome to this brand new beautiful world Welcome to the world Welcome to this world It’s all in your mind, the things that you’re afraid of Now is the time, discover what you’re made of Welcome to the world Welcome to this brand new beautiful world Welcome to the world Welcome to this world If you want to soar and fulfill your dreams Then you’ve got to break and rip out the seams Step out on the stage, because now’s the time It’s the moment of your life Open the door Everybody’s waiting Welcome to the world Welcome to this brand new beautiful world Welcome to the world Welcome to this world Welcome to the World Open the door, it’s not what’s expected Step on through, and see a new new perspective Don’t stand back, it’s not the time to hover Get on the attack, come out from undercover Welcome to the world Welcome to this brand new beautiful world Welcome to the world Welcome to this world It’s all in your mind, the things that you’re afraid of Now is the time, discover what you’re made of Welcome to the world Welcome to this brand new beautiful world Welcome to the world Welcome to this world If you want to soar and fulfill your dreams Then you’ve got to break and rip out the seams Step out on the stage, because now’s the time It’s the moment of your life Open the door Everybody’s waiting Welcome to the world Welcome to this brand new beautiful world Welcome to the world Welcome to this world

IT IS WHAT IT IS She took a shot at being an actress. But that shot it got her no where She never caught that one big break ‘Cause sometimes one big break ain’t out there. She met a man, became a wife. They had a baby, then another Now she teaches somewhere in Jersey, trying to secretly recover. Most times it doesn’t get her down. But even saints, they have their bad days, When regrets, they come around She pulls herself aside and she says... CHORUS “It is what is...ain’t nothing you can do about it Life’s a beautiful thing, you take the good with the bad. It is what it is...it’s better for you than many others It is what it is And what it is Ain’t so bad.” Some people never live their lives. Too busy searching through their past. Trying to recapture what’s been lost Or trying to make a moment last. But man they’re heading for a fall Because that’s a game you just can’t win. The saddest memories of all, Are memories of what might have been. CHORUS BRIDGE Some things you just can’t influence Chalk it up to the experience Give it a name and keep on keeping on... Yeah, yeah, yeah.....hey hey hey hey!

All About Love It’s the only reason, that’s ever made sense to me As to what we are here to achieve, as to what we are meant to be It’s all about love, all about love. We join together, and two become one We make something better, and it shines like the sun We make love, it’s all about love, It’s all about love.... Cold winds may blow, and hard rains may fall But we’ll hold on to each other, take care of each other, We’ll have children, and this love will carry on. We may not have wealth, We may never know fame, We may never ride baby, on that gravy train... But we got love, and it’s all about love, All about love. What lies ahead, no one knows But I want to be beside you as it comes and as it goes... When it’s over, my love for you will carry on..... So take my hand, and walk with me, through the years and through the tears and all the laughter yet to be.... we got love, and it’s all about love...... All About Love

Mad King The mad king sulks upon his throne And stalks his empty halls alone Looking for constant affirmation That he alone is the only one The only loved, he is the sun The narcissist, the madness does consume him The mad king rants to an empty room, how he alone can prevent the doom,that he alone has wrought upon the kingdom. He is handsome, he is wise, but only in his diseased eyes He sees himself as young and strong and fearsome The emperor has no clothes The empires in decline Lost without direction The King has lost his mind The mad king preens and does his hair, he puts his make up on with care, To boast and brag to the few left who believe him No accomplishment save that of birth, No stirling deeds to prove their worth His family stands, no saving grace can find them BRIDGE The subjects cry, to an ashen Sky, their sorrow does resound. The desperate searching for a way, for salvation to be found That there will come a day when the mad king falls His body burned to ashes and there will be nothing left but scorn No one will even mourn The mad king sits alone again, the darkness creeping deep within His souless eyes stare blankly into shadow He mumbles to his perfect self About his worth, about his wealth But he’s empty, he is nothing more than ego. -Glenn Stuart May, 5, 2020

Mighty Girl I see you mighty girl with blonde streaks in your hair. You’re all dressed up, without a care You’re going out tonight with friends. The time has flown You’re growing up, I’m getting old. Soon, you won’t be mine to hold, anymore. The world is yours my mighty girl, my wild heart. Soon you’ll take the stage, write your page, make your start May every dream you dream comes true for you in time. Like stars in the summer sky, mighty girl you shine. You want to fly, but you’ve barely learned to walk. I’m sure all my useless talk, won’t do much to change your mind. Don’t ever be afraid to ask me for my hand. I will always understand. I am always on your side The world is yours my mighty girl, my wild heart..

Thoughts On Things (For Sean and Annie) It’s okay to be afraid. When you’re going through bad times, breathe and trust in your instincts, they’ll get you where you need to go. Don’t curse the darkness, instead light a candle. That is something I’m learning. I should’ve known long ago Don’t judge too harshly. Always try to be fair. There may be reasons, of which you are unaware. We all carry our own cross. Our own scars that we bare. There is only one life, that we get to share. Bridge Laugh more than cry but cry if you must, and rage when you need to If the cause it is just. There is something greater. Though I don’t know what it is. But I know in my heart we’re all connected, to every creature that lives. bridge Love one another. At least get along. Because it’s only a moment that we’re here, then we’re gone. There’s nothing more I can tell you. You will write your own song. Try and make it a good one, and sing it out loud and strong.

LITTLE BY LITTLE Little by little we'll go, no matter how far the distance is Little by little we'll go, we are not shaken Little by little we'll go, no matter what the resistance is Little by little we'll go, until we reach our destination Little by little we'll go no matter how long the road is Little by little we'll go, no matter how narrow the path Little by little we'll go, each step shall give us wisdom Little by little we'll go, and the hardship brings us no regrets chorus We won't turn back, there's only one way forward We won't turn back, until we reach a better day We won't turn back, we hear a higher calling And little by little, we'll find our way Little by little we'll go, we're making strides Little by little we'll go, and a change does come Little by little we'll go, and the hope resides in the beating heart of everyone chorus Little by little we'll go, we stay the course Little by little we go, we adhere to the plan Little by little we'll go, we make the change Little by little we'll go, every woman every man

IF JESUS CAME If Jesus came today he’d shed 7 billion tears Looking back upon the sins of the past two thousand years From Bangladesh to Bangor Maine and all that’s in between At the waste and pain and avarice and the hatred so obscene If Jesus came today where exactly could he go? They’d trash his name on Twitter, make him a youtube show Where could he live, what could he say? To make us understand We’d turn him into a nasty meme, we wouldn’t buy the brand. If Jesus came today, he’d turn and run away If I were him I would too..wouldn’t you? If Jesus came today as so many think he should Would the message that he had to say do him any good? Without a billion dollars to “get the point across” They wouldn’t take the time to even nail him to a cross If Jesus came today would he be living on the street? Without a home, without a job, without enough to eat Rounded up to “make things nice” when politicians came to town? Or beaten with batons after his sermon on the mount If Jesus came today, he’d turn and run away If I were him I would too......wouldn’t you? Blessed are the humble Blessed are the meek Blessed are the voiceless Without a means to speak Blessed are the righteous The few and far between Blessed are the shut away Who are seldom ever seen If Jesus came today he might have a different name He might be a different color but the end would be the same Maybe she is out there, maybe she is not a man But whomever they may be I hope they have a better plan But whomever they may be, I hope they have a better plan Who ever they may be I’d get the hell out while they can Amen.LITTLE BY LITTLE Little by little we'll go, no matter how far the distance is Little by little we'll go, we are not shaken Little by little we'll go, no matter what the resistance is Little by little we'll go, until we reach our destination Little by little we'll go no matter how long the road is Little by little we'll go, no matter how narrow the path Little by little we'll go, each step shall give us wisdom Little by little we'll go, and the hardship brings us no regrets chorus We won't turn back, there's only one way forward We won't turn back, until we reach a better day We won't turn back, we hear a higher calling And little by little, we'll find our way Little by little we'll go, we're making strides Little by little we'll go, and a change does come Little by little we'll go, and the hope resides in the beating heart of everyone chorus Little by little we'll go, we stay the course Little by little we go, we adhere to the plan Little by little we'll go, we make the change Little by little we'll go, every woman every man

REBECCA PLEASE I used to be that guy at the party You know, the guy who thinks that everything sucks From movies to music, to the latest innovations I was living in a negative rut But lately I've changed up my game I've found a better way to do life I've found someone who gets me someone who really lets me I've found myself somebody who can bring out all the best in me Chorus Oh Rebecca please, turn your face to me and fill me up with more than any man could ever need Oh Rebecca I long to see you smile and feel the way it reaches in and brings my soul to life I used to like burritos for lunch but I've given up on meat because Rebecca is a vegan and I once liked horror movies a bunch but now I read Jane Austin 'cause Rebecca finds it pleasing I'll do all the dishes, wash them and dry to give Rebecca space so she can get some relaxation I just want to keep on being the guy she turns to with the smile that provides the inspiration Chorus I maybe sound annoying but lately I'm enjoying everything I wonder what it's like on the moon I'd need a suit for breathing and the helmet won't do much for me The view however must make you swoon but nothing can compare to Rebecca when she smiles at me. Chorus

Baby’s Gone Baby she don’t like, she don’t like me any more. She said I had a twisted soul as she walked on out the door. I guess that makes me in complete But every time I tried to change I turned back into me. Chorus Oh oh Baby’s gone, baby’s gone, She’s gone gone gone And I should feel a little bad, but honestly I’m not even sad Oh oh baby’s gone baby’s gone She’s gone gone gone And I’m alone and that’s a fact Lord I hope that baby ain’t coming back. Baby never liked, any of my friends She said they all were stupid and the stupid never ended Truth is I don’t disagree But stupid’s real and stupid’s fun and it’s part of where I want to be Oh oh baby’s gone.... No ones here to put me in my place No ones here to slap me in my face Funny now to feel a little free Where the hell did I get this self esteem? Solo Baby’s gone away ‘cause she don’t like my niche But I guess it’s just as well because baby was a bitch Chorus Oh oh baby's gone.... Hallelujah....

LETTING GO OF YOU I thought that maybe I was past the fight But here it is another sleepless night. I don’t to want to sleep ‘cause when I sleep I dream and when I dream I dream about you. It’s always the same. I see you in a crowd. I try to call your name, but I can’t speak aloud. I stumble blindly searching faces...but you’re gone. You’re gone. CHORUS Letting go of you, Letting go of you, Letting go of you Right now it’s more than I can do. No sense to argue over right or wrong. It’s never simple and it takes too long. I don’t think that I could be that strong anyway. Memories remain despite the passing time. What’s done is done and I must walk the line Memories ain’t much but at least they’re mine to live with. CHORUS BRIDGE I need to move on I need to get over I need to get sober To break free of these chains To heal my heart from the pain that surrounds me There is no sun, there is no moon You were the light that lit these lonely rooms. Now you’re gone and I go on without you. I can’t find daylight through these shadows of the past I see no future since this darkness has been cast But then again nobody said that happiness would last forever. CHORUS