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Lady Child
03:27
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Lady-Child
By Dawn Boudreau
January 2011
I have a girl
She’s all grown up now
When did this happen
Please tell me how
Just yesterday
She wore pigtails and bows
Now she’s a lady
I’m watching her go
Chorus:
Now she’s gone thru the door
No time for my tears to cloud her smile
Dreams in her eyes of cornflower blue
She’s my lady-child
And there she goes
I hear her tales
Of places and friends
A life she’s creating
So it begins
She’s on her own journey
My work is complete
I stand here watching
Tears bittersweet
Now she’s gone thru the door
No time for my tears to cloud her smile
Dreams in her eyes of cornflower blue
She’s my lady-child
And there she goes
Bridge:
Positive choices
She mostly makes
I’ve got me convinced
From my life she takes
Deep down I know
The woman she’ll be
Is in spite and because of me
Now she’s gone thru the door
No time for my tears to cloud her smile
Dreams in her eyes of cornflower blue
She’s my lady-child
And there she goes
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2. |
Sting Out of My Muse
03:19
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Sting Out of My Muse
By Dawn Boudreau
May 19, 2011 – For my Carter
Do you even know
Since I met you
My heart is not my own
And since we first kissed
These lips are yours alone
And do you even know that
You took the sting out of my muse
Things that made me sing the blues
Have melted clean away
All I wanna sing about
Are your murmurs on my mouth
And sunshine in my rain
You took my blues
And made them all yellow.
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3. |
Inhibition Free
04:28
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Inhibition Free
December 12, 2010
Important things were said
Last night when you were out of your head
Now I’m left wondering
Was it just drunken blundering?
Or did you mean those lines
You said a thousand times?
Cause now I can see what you could
see when you were
Inhibition free
That you and I
Were meant to be
Was it just cause I was there
Or do you really care?
If not, why’d you take the time
To ease my worried mind?
Was I the first you called
As you began to fall?
Cause you made me believe what you could see when you were
Inhibition free
That you and I
We were meant to be
(Instrumental)
And now I’ll wait for you
To see it’s true
Without the help of
All that booze
Cause I can’t help but see what you believed
When you were inhibition free
You and I baby, we were meant to be
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4. |
Say Sweet Things
03:55
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Say sweet things to me
With your lips or just with your eyes
Tell me lies, I'll believe
Just say sweet things to me
I don't wanna face the day on my own
Or spend another long night alone
I just wanna feel the heat from your mouth as you softly
Say sweet things to me
I can't bear the looks on their face
Telling me I've fallen far from their grace
Let me hide in your fingers gliding on my skin
Cause they say sweet things to me
Whisper soft in my ear
That the months will be shorter this year
Till I feel your breath on my neck as you softly
Say those sweet things to me
I would throw all this away
And stay in your arms all day
Hold me close and
We'll sway together
You're such a sweet thing to me
Say sweet things to me
With your lips or just with your eyes
Tell me lies, I'll believe
Just say sweet things
I wanna hear sweet things
Just say sweet things to me
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5. |
What Could Have Been
04:10
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I know a young man with long hair and a bushy beard,
Likes to turn up the corners of his mustache.
Seems he was just a boy, but that's disappeared.
Now he's a handsome young man. He'd be a great catch.
Someday I know he will fall in love, though I've heard him say "Girls come and go."
Right now I think his music's all he's thinking of, cause he's always looking forward to that next show.
I'm proud of him you know.
He was a babe in arms. I watched him grow.
I'm proud of him, you see,
How he's turning out in spite of what could have been.
I know a young man who wears his heart on his sleeve.
Never leaves any doubt how he's feeling.
All his friends, they look to him to take the lead,
And there's strength and compassion in his dealing.
Someday I know he'll have all he needs, cause he's always chasing his heart's desire.
I've seen him work hard and accomplish deeds, though I know he wastes time lighting things on fire.
I'm proud of him you know.
He was a babe in arms. I watched him grow.
I'm proud of him, you see,
How he's turning out in spite of what could have been.
They are men of the woods and they're men of song.
And I've done my very best to teach them right from wrong.
Done everything I could to be a good mom.
I just hope in my heart
It's a job well done.
I'm proud of them you know.
They were babes in arms. I watched them grow.
I'm proud of them, you see,
How they're turning out in spite of what could have been.
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6. |
Four Letter Boys
03:17
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Four-letter Boys
By Dawn Boudreau
October 2010
[V. 1]
I didn’t say I wanted forever
I just said you should buy me a drink
Cause I’ve done forever twice
And the start is pretty nice
But to tell the truth
I’ve had my fill
Of four-letter boys
[Chorus]
So talk to me and dance with me
Say things that make me smile
And if you make me laugh out loud
We might do this a while
But you should know, Chad, Matt, Josh, Dave
I’ve never known one to behave
Before you know, you’ll go the way
Of all four-letter boys
[V. 2]
At first I thought we both got the picture
But then you started being a tool
I just like to share your bed
That doesn’t mean we should be wed
The more you talk
The more you prove
You’re a four-letter boy
[Chorus]
So talk to me and dance with me
Say things that make me smile
And if you make me laugh out loud
We might do this a while
But you should know, Chad, Matt, Josh, Dave
I’ve never known one to behave
Before you know, you’ll go the way
Of all four-letter boys
[V. 3]
Don’t pretend you can’t keep my men straight
You know you’re hanging on every word
Just cause you have that fifth letter
Doesn’t make you any better
You’re just a drunken
Slur away
From a four-letter boy
[Chorus]
So talk to me and dance with me
Say things that make me smile
And if you make me laugh out loud
We might do this a while
But you should know, Chad, Matt, Josh, Dave
I’ve never known one to behave
Before you know, you’ll go the way
Of all four-letter boys
[Bridge]
So Kyle, Carl, Greg, Mike and Stan
You should know your not a part of my
Long Term Plan
Don’t dwell on where we might be heading
Just think of all the me your getting
There isn’t gonna be a wedding
Silly, silly boy
[Chorus]
So talk to me and dance with me
Say things that make me smile
And if you make me laugh out loud
We might do this a while
But you should know, Chad, Matt, Josh, Dave
I’ve never known one to behave
Before you know, you’ll go the way
Of all four-letter boys
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7. |
Ugly Panty Day
03:09
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I've had days
where the sun is shining brightly
and everything goes rightly
in a yellow kinda haze
but today
is not one of those days
It's just an ugly panty day
the kind where
all the toilet paper's gone
and exes will not move along
and the gas is disconnected by a guy
and even though he's kind enough to wait
while you pay the fee online
you still pay the fine
so put away that satin silk and lace
and slap a stupid smile on your face
put back your whites and ivories
because of your damn ovaries
drink wine with friends who love you when you're fat
cause like grandma says
this too shall pass
It's an ugly panty day
the kind where
people have no protocol
and then you miss your lover's call
and that ounce of vodka calls your name at noon
and even if you had the nerve to tie
one on before the clock strikes six
you know it's not a fix
so put away that satin silk and lace
and slap a stupid smile on your face
put back your whites and ivories
because of your damn ovaries
drink wine with friends who love you when you're fat
cause like grandma says
this too shall pass
Some women have used PMS as an excuse for crime.
Others think it's overused for keeping men in line.
I'm not gonna take it to the lengths of that extreme.
I'll just eat my chocolate and try not to be so mean.
so put away that satin silk and lace
and slap a stupid smile on your face
put back your whites and ivories
because of your damn ovaries
drink wine with friends who love you when you're fat
cause like grandma says
this too shall pass
I've had days
where the sun is shining brightly
and everything goes rightly
in a yellow kinda haze
but today
was an ugly panty day
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8. |
Shitty Friend
02:21
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9. |
Promises
03:31
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I like your smile
It makes my knees weak
And I find I either laugh or agree with every word that you speak
Your soul has no age
That I can define
And your voice speaks only the truth
While your kisses lie
{chorus}
I wish that you would like me enough to make me promises
Cause I would promise you
Anything you wanted me to
I would give up those other boys
I would even give up my wine
But if you won't give me your promises
I won't give you mine
I know you're a boy
With some crazy ideas
But your great taste in wine and your French words are making me feel
I am not in control
And I'm being a fool
This was not how I planned it
You're making me break all my rules
{chorus}
I wish that you would like me enough to make me promises
Cause I would promise you
Anything you wanted me to
I would give up those other boys
I would even give up my wine
But if you won't give me your promises
I won't give you mine
{bridge}
I like the way you hold me in the night
We might be from two different worlds,
But your honesty makes this alright
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10. |
I Do
03:55
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What have I done to
Deserve someone who
Can make the planets and sun
Fall into line
Someone who makes me feel like staying
And makes me feel like playing
House for the rest of my life
I don't know what it is I've done but
When I figure it out I
Think I'll do it again
I do
What have I done to
Deserve someone who
Can make my silly heart beat
After this time
Someone who fills my life with bliss
Sets me on fire with every kiss
And loves me more than I thought could be
I don't know what it is I've done but
When I figure it out I
Think I'll do it again
I do
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11. |
Lovely You
04:49
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Dawn Boudreau Vancouver, British Columbia
I used to think I was a jazz musician - but I must confess: I’m a folk musician who writes with a jazzy twist, sometimes with hints of musical theatre. Having achieved a comfortable state of middle-aged happiness, I love to share stories from the journey I traveled to get here. ... more
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