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Sand In My Shoes
04:23
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Sand In My Shoes
© bud elkin 2015
Sand in my shoes. Wind in my hair. Watch the frigate birds soar through the air.
It’s a life that demands my attention.
All I need is my guitar in hand, to play beach songs, and dance in the sand
Singing songs, and getting sand in my shoes
[CHORUS]
I can’t say that it’s perfect, but I can’t say that it’s that bad
There’s one thing I can say, about it all, that it beats the old life that I had
Life of leisure has its costs, but I’m willing to pay my bills
As long as I can keep, sand in my shoes, and I can keep on chasing the thrills
[BRIDGE]
Sometimes I think I should do something else,
but it doesn’t seem right, to give up this fun.
All the things I have done in this life
They don’t add up to a good beach run
[CHORUS]
I can’t say that it’s perfect, but I can’t say that it’s that bad
But one thing I can say, about it all, that it beats the old life that I had
Life of leisure has its costs, but I’m willing to pay my bills
As long as I can keep, sand in my shoes, and I can keep on chasing the thrills.
[VERSE dbl.]
Swimming all day. Fun in the sun. It’s a vacation that never ends.
It’s a life that demands my attention.
Maybe your right, irresponsible, to play all day, and dance in the sand.
Living life, and getting sand in my shoes
Sand in my hair. Sand in my shoes. Sand in my shorts, but I don’t care.
It’s a life that demands my attention.
All that I need, is a shower and shave, and I’ll be ready to do it again.
I’ll play beach songs, and dance in the sand all day
[CHORUS out]
I can’t say it’s perfect, but I can’t say that it’s that bad
But one thing I can say, about it all, that it beats the old life that I had
Life of leisure has its costs, but I’m willing to pay my bills
As long as I can keep, sand in my shoes, and I can keep on chasing the thrills
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Tiki Bar
03:45
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Tiki Bar
© copyright Bud Elkin 2015
[VERSE]
I met her at, the tiki bar, down on Siesta key.
She was lonely and, drinking alone.
Something about her, maybe that tattoo.
I called on her, to make her smile, and maybe have a bite to eat.
You know sometimes, all it takes, is kindness to get a smile.
[CHORUS]
Oh Tiki bar, you have your moments.
When I have nothing going on.
You have that shade, and a cold one waiting.
For all the lonely, who come along.
[VERSE]
We had a laugh, had some nachos, stayed up until, night turned day.
She had that smile, to leave with me.
Something about her, maybe that tattoo.
I called her up, to say hello, and invite her out to the pier.
We could talk into the night, and have a few drinks out there.
[CHORUS]
Oh Tiki bar, you have your moments.
When I have nothing going on.
You have that shade, and a cold one waiting.
For all the lonely, who come along.
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Moonlight Walk
03:58
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Moonlight Walk
©copyright bud elkin 2015
[verse]
In the moonlight, standing there, your shadow dances on the surf.
Warming waters, on our feet, this must be heaven on earth.
You; Whisper to me, all the things you think, that you want to say to me!
Hand in hand, walking on the sand, this is how our life should be.
[bridge]
I can’t think of, what’s better than this. Having you close to me.
[chorus]
Dancing Surf, sand on our feet, and moonlight walks with you.
Music in the air from a beach side hotel, tourist dancing to a sad farewell.
I have it all, I have it all, my dream has come true on these moonlight walks with you'
I have it all, I have it all, nothings like these moonlight walks with you
[verse]
time has come for me to say the only thing that’s on my mind.
Maybe these waters, maybe the moon, but I’m sure that I love you so.
I Whisper to you, and I sing to you about how long I’ve been in love with you
Hand in hand, walking on the sand, all I know is that I love you.
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Beach On Monday-remix
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Beach on Monday
© Bud Elkin
[verse]
When you have nothing, but time on your hands, you have to think of things to do.
You might think, it’s, easy and fun, but it takes me all day, to get it done.
Some ones got to do it, and it might as well be me.
[CHORUS]
Beach on Monday, beach on Tuesday; I can’t find time for anything else.
It’s a tough life, but somebody’s got to do it.
Wednesdays through Friday are much the same. Layin in the sand all day.
I don’t know what else that I can say.
[BRIDGE]
Some say they think it’s a waste of my time, but I don’t think they understand.
Me and the beach, all day long, with my feet planted in the sand.
[1 set CHORUS lead]
[DBL. VERSE]
Cooler in hand, umbrella and towel, I’m ready to lay in the sun.
Well, You might think it’s, easy and fun, but it takes me all day to get it done.
Some ones got to do it and it might as well be me.
Sunglasses on, with Polarized lenses, to get a better view of the crowd.
Volleyball only, Tuesday and Thursday. Sometimes they play music loud.
Some ones got to do it and it might as well be me.
[BRIDGE]
Some say, it’s a waste of my time, but I don’t think they understand.
Me and the beach, all day long, with my feet planted in the sand.
[CHORUS OUT]
Beach on Monday, beach on Tuesday; I can’t find time for anything else.
It’s a tough life but somebody’s got to do it.
Wednesday through Friday are much the same. Layin on the sand all day.
I don’t know what else I might say.
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MYTH
03:26
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Myth
©copyright bud elkin 2015
[CHORUS]
She says a myth, but I say it’s true. Who is right maybe it’s you.
Cause Love is so elusive what can we do?
She says a myth, but I say it’s true. Who is right.
Cause Love should be exclusive for me and you.
[VERSE]
Love can be busy. Love can burn out fast.
Love can be anything except in the past.
Love is so mysterious what are we to do.
If you want to be loved let’s think let’s think it through.
[BRIDGE]
Maybe it’s a myth when it comes to love
Who knows the secret to whom to love
[VERSE]
Palm trees are swaying. Moving to a slow dance.
This is everything I dreamed about a romance?
I know a life with you, could be, forever
Cause no one in the world, could love you better
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Sunset Serenade
03:46
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Sunset serenade
©copyright bud elkin 2015
[VERSE]
As The sun sets on the water, all the colors come to light, in my mind, I consider my own life.
Beauty in the sky, with a beauty by my side, how much better, could this life be for me?
[CHORUS]
We Dance all night in the sand, to a sunset serenade
Swaying with the palms, twirling round we go
We Dance all night in the sand, to a sunset serenade
Laughing while we dance, and singing the night away
[VERSE]
We sit on the beach alone, contemplating how life will be, all along watching the show in the sky.
Oh, I hope the love we share, can last on through the night, at least until the time comes for you to go.
[CHORUS out]
We Dance all night in the sand, to a sunset <serenade
Swaying with the palms, twirling round we go
We Dance all night in the sand, to a sunset serenade
Laughing while we dance, and singing the night away
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7. |
Chasing The Sun
03:57
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8. |
Why Can't She Love Me
03:52
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Why can’t she love me like before?
©Bud Elkin 2015
[CHORUS]
Why can’t she love me like she did before?
Love is hard and life is too short… you say.
Why can’t she love me like she did before?
Because I never wanted it to end this way.
[VERSE]
you think that life runs a certain way.
Looking back I see it’s not that way.
I can say, that we, had it all,…..
but clearly not in her eyes
But clearly not in her eyes
There were times I thought that you would stay.
And keep the love and not run away.
I once thought, that we would last,…..
but clearly not in your eyes
But clearly not in your eyes
[BRIDGE]
How could blindness fill my eyes, and take my sight away
Was I so foolish to love her so, in my innocent way?
[CHORUS]
Why can’t she love me like she did before?
Love is hard and life is way too short
Why can’t she love me like she did before?
I never wanted it to end this way.
[VERSE]
Should I take a chance with love again?
Love can blind any man.
I can say, that we, had it all,…..
but clearly not in her eyes
But clearly not in her eyes
Someone else may come along.
And keep the love we have and not run away.
I can say, it will happen to me,…..
And I can see it through my eyes
And I can see it through my eyes
[CHORUS]
Why can’t she love me like she did before?
Love is hard and life is too short… you say.
Why can’t she love me like she did before?
Because I never wanted it to end this way.
[CHORUS]
Why can’t she love me like she did before?
Love is hard and life is too short… you say.
Why can’t she love me like she did before?
Because I never wanted it to end this way.
[BRIDGE]
How could blindness fill my eyes, and take my sight away
Was I so foolish to love her so, in my innocent way?
[CHORUS OUT]
Why can’t she love me like she did before?
Love is hard and life is too short… you say.
Why can’t she love me like she did before?
Because I never wanted it to end this way.
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9. |
I Want To Know
03:57
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Bud Elkin & Company Morgan Hill, California
In the 70’s and early 80’s Bud Elkin produced and did radio airplay for an Indie label Warning Records.
Bud grew up
playing Blues, country, country rock, and rock and roll. His writing consists of love songs, reggae, blues, and rock with positive themes.
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