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Coming Home
By: M J McQuillin

I….. didn’t know the way to go
I….. didn’t know the way to show
You couldn’t see me inside
Was doing that to hide
I tried to go on outside
It’s like my hands were tied

You...have helped me find the way
I.......remember what you’d say
Just step up on the platform
And speak into the microphone
Just tell them you’re done searching
And that you’re coming home

I’m coming home
Coming home

When….I find that place to rest
I…....sure hope I’ve done my best
My friends are all around me
They’ve always been there, too
Nothing to be afraid of
No need for feeling blue

Now….it’s time to move along
Not….before I play this song
Bout how we pulled together
With no one left alone
I’ll see you on the flip-side
Because I’m coming home

Yea, I’m coming home
Coming home

Comments:
Having focus is an amazing thing

It's Only Me:
By: M J McQuillin

Someday I’m going to be a star
Bright lights where they are
Then you’ll see
It’s only me

I’m going to put on a show-o-o
Of all the things that I know
When you see
It’s only me

Interlude (solo)

I’m going to make it really big
There are folks there that I’ll dig
When you see
It’s only me

It’s only me
It’s only me
It’s only me
It’s only me

Comments:
This tune depicts the fact that no matter how famous (or notorious) one becomes, we're still only human

The Perfect 10:
By: M J McQuillin

I watch your precious little face
So beautiful I must embrace
This perfect 10…

A jewel in time…
I can’t go now
It’d be a crime
To leave the scene
Of such a sight…I must
Preserve this moment
In the night

It’s always when
This thing occurs
It must be magic
Cause it stirs
My inner soul…and
It touches deep
And only happens
When you sleep

That’s when you’re the perfect 10

Comments:
This tune was written for my youngest daughter when she was growing up. Don't all kids present challenges all along the way? I know mine did. I love them all the same

Smackity Smack:
By: K. Peterson

Smackity….smack….smack
I like that
Cool… cool… cool... Smack floor
Gotta cool smack floor
Under my feet
Slip, slap, smack, smack
Gotta cool smack floor
Under my hands
Gonna slide and slither and gonna smack
To get to you
Hey Sister! Hey Sister!
Smack and slide
Bump and give
On our cool smack floor
Diddy wop doo
Diddy wop doo that ol’ hoo
Gonna smack that cool smack
Floor with you that cool smack
Trottle loo!

Comments:
These lyrics were written by a friend of mine.

The Mainliner Diner:
By: M J McQuillin &
D.Balin

Pink linoleum and a green nagahide seat
Eggs & grits on a flowery plate and a side of mystery meat
For sure, by god, if you wannta eat good, that’s the place to go
They were eatin’ there years before me and they’ll be eatin’ after I go

Marge works there, and she bears red hair, but her eyebrows they are black
She slings the hash, and counts the cash and you better not talk back
She’s go a muscle in her thigh & a look in her eye that says don’t mess around
Because if you do, she’ll attack you, and knock you on the ground

Chorus
Well…… The Main Liner Diner, it’s the main liner diner, it’s the main liner diner, yippee!
Ain’t nothin’ finer than the Main Liner Diner, it’s the only place to be

The cooks called Lou, he’s got great big hands, sweat pours in his eyes
Slaps them burgers on the grill, and makes the homemade pies
Spreads that mayo on the bun with one swipe of his knife
And he gets a little on the side from Rose, the owner’s wife

Ain’t nothin’ finer than the Main Liner Diner, when you go out to eat
It’s such a friendly place to go, they even got kiddie seats
Turkey on Sunday and a special at noon, & the coffee’s always strong
Two bits in the box ain’t much to pay fer yer favorite country song

Well….. The Main Liner Diner, it’s the main liner diner, it’s the main liner diner, yippee!
Ain’t nothin’ finer than the Main Liner Diner, it’s the only place to be

Booths of orange leatherette, napkins in a bunch
Tuck ‘em in under yer chin when you sit down to lunch
If you’re not sure what tastes good, here’s a clue they say
Stuck to your clean silverware is the special of the day

It’s the only place to be
It’s the only place to be

To be
To be
To be

Comments:
This tune was written by Dixie and myself that characterizes life on the road for a musician. So many diners...a story in every one of 'em

My Friend:
By: M J McQuillin

My friend is something… and so elite!
She accepts who I am… And doesn’t compete
For time or space… When it comes time
For being a friend

I had this friend… That never heard no
She was so strong… And always seemed to know
Just what to say… Man! She had a way with words
I miss those days

Chorus:
I had a friend… Who a long time ago
Wanted the same things… As I did, you know?
How could that vanish?... Just like it never was
Where is my friend?

I had a friend… Who a long time ago
Wanted the same things… As I did, you know?
How could that vanish?... Just like it never was
Where is my friend?

I had this friend… That never heard no
She was so strong… And always seemed to know
Just what to say… Man! She had a way with words
I miss those days

I had this friend… That never heard no
She was so strong… And always seemed to know
Just what to say… Man! She had a way with words
I miss those days
I miss my friend

Comments:
This tune was inspired by lost friends

Short Circuit:
By: M J McQuillin
& J Kelly

In duration
What connection
In suspension
Wasting time being blind

Making choices
Hearing voices
Only noises
Hiding truth, see no use

Reality
Finality
Sobriety
Morality
Totality
Humility is what I need
Just no use….to sing the blues
A 10-amp fuse wouldn’t do
Caught between the line
Couldn’t see behind

Letting go
Heart in tow
Only so
What is right, not uptight

What a game
Such a shame
Cannot blame
Just accept what it is

Reality
Finality
Sobriety
Morality
Totality
Humility is what I need
Just no use….to sing the blues
A 10-amp fuse wouldn’t do
Caught between the line
Couldn’t see behind

Caught between the line
Couldn’t see the time
Caught between the line
Couldn’t see the time….

Comments:
How many times does this disconnection happen?

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Coming Home By: M J McQuillin	I….. didn’t know the way to go I….. didn’t know the way to show You couldn’t see me inside Was doing that to hide I tried to go on outside It’s like my hands were tied You...have helped me find the way I.......remember what you’d say Just step up on the platform And speak into the microphone Just tell them you’re done searching And that you’re coming home I’m coming home Coming home When….I find that place to rest I…....sure hope I’ve done my best My friends are all around me They’ve always been there, too Nothing to be afraid of No need for feeling blue Now….it’s time to move along Not….before I play this song Bout how we pulled together With no one left alone I’ll see you on the flip-side Because I’m coming home Yea, I’m coming home Coming home *Comments:* Having focus is an amazing thing
It's Only Me: By: M J McQuillin	Someday I’m going to be a star Bright lights where they are Then you’ll see It’s only me I’m going to put on a show-o-o Of all the things that I know When you see It’s only me Interlude (solo) I’m going to make it really big There are folks there that I’ll dig When you see It’s only me It’s only me It’s only me It’s only me It’s only me *Comments:* This tune depicts the fact that no matter how famous (or notorious) one becomes, we're still only human
The Perfect 10: By: M J McQuillin	I watch your precious little face So beautiful I must embrace This perfect 10… A jewel in time… I can’t go now It’d be a crime To leave the scene Of such a sight…I must Preserve this moment In the night It’s always when This thing occurs It must be magic Cause it stirs My inner soul…and It touches deep And only happens When you sleep That’s when you’re the perfect 10 *Comments:* This tune was written for my youngest daughter when she was growing up. Don't all kids present challenges all along the way? I know mine did. I love them all the same
Smackity Smack: By: K. Peterson	Smackity….smack….smack I like that Cool… cool… cool... Smack floor Gotta cool smack floor Under my feet Slip, slap, smack, smack Gotta cool smack floor Under my hands Gonna slide and slither and gonna smack To get to you Hey Sister! Hey Sister! Smack and slide Bump and give On our cool smack floor Diddy wop doo Diddy wop doo that ol’ hoo Gonna smack that cool smack Floor with you that cool smack Trottle loo! *Comments:* These lyrics were written by a friend of mine.
The Mainliner Diner: By: M J McQuillin & D.Balin	Pink linoleum and a green nagahide seat Eggs & grits on a flowery plate and a side of mystery meat For sure, by god, if you wannta eat good, that’s the place to go They were eatin’ there years before me and they’ll be eatin’ after I go Marge works there, and she bears red hair, but her eyebrows they are black She slings the hash, and counts the cash and you better not talk back She’s go a muscle in her thigh & a look in her eye that says don’t mess around Because if you do, she’ll attack you, and knock you on the ground Chorus Well…… The Main Liner Diner, it’s the main liner diner, it’s the main liner diner, yippee! Ain’t nothin’ finer than the Main Liner Diner, it’s the only place to be The cooks called Lou, he’s got great big hands, sweat pours in his eyes Slaps them burgers on the grill, and makes the homemade pies Spreads that mayo on the bun with one swipe of his knife And he gets a little on the side from Rose, the owner’s wife Ain’t nothin’ finer than the Main Liner Diner, when you go out to eat It’s such a friendly place to go, they even got kiddie seats Turkey on Sunday and a special at noon, & the coffee’s always strong Two bits in the box ain’t much to pay fer yer favorite country song Well….. The Main Liner Diner, it’s the main liner diner, it’s the main liner diner, yippee! Ain’t nothin’ finer than the Main Liner Diner, it’s the only place to be Booths of orange leatherette, napkins in a bunch Tuck ‘em in under yer chin when you sit down to lunch If you’re not sure what tastes good, here’s a clue they say Stuck to your clean silverware is the special of the day It’s the only place to be It’s the only place to be To be To be To be *Comments:* This tune was written by Dixie and myself that characterizes life on the road for a musician. So many diners...a story in every one of 'em
My Friend: By: M J McQuillin	My friend is something… and so elite! She accepts who I am… And doesn’t compete For time or space… When it comes time For being a friend I had this friend… That never heard no She was so strong… And always seemed to know Just what to say… Man! She had a way with words I miss those days Chorus: I had a friend… Who a long time ago Wanted the same things… As I did, you know? How could that vanish?... Just like it never was Where is my friend? I had a friend… Who a long time ago Wanted the same things… As I did, you know? How could that vanish?... Just like it never was Where is my friend? I had this friend… That never heard no She was so strong… And always seemed to know Just what to say… Man! She had a way with words I miss those days I had this friend… That never heard no She was so strong… And always seemed to know Just what to say… Man! She had a way with words I miss those days I miss my friend *Comments:* This tune was inspired by lost friends
Short Circuit: By: M J McQuillin & J Kelly	In duration What connection In suspension Wasting time being blind Making choices Hearing voices Only noises Hiding truth, see no use Reality Finality Sobriety Morality Totality Humility is what I need Just no use….to sing the blues A 10-amp fuse wouldn’t do Caught between the line Couldn’t see behind Letting go Heart in tow Only so What is right, not uptight What a game Such a shame Cannot blame Just accept what it is Reality Finality Sobriety Morality Totality Humility is what I need Just no use….to sing the blues A 10-amp fuse wouldn’t do Caught between the line Couldn’t see behind Caught between the line Couldn’t see the time Caught between the line Couldn’t see the time…. *Comments:* How many times does this disconnection happen?