everything comes in it's own time     4:34
words and music by steve james
© 2003 steven james
P 2003 dream guitar publishing co

they say that every man must take a fall
to realize he's human after all
so who am i to break their precious law
i'm looking at you 
the happy girl with eyes kinda blue
it only takes one love to feel betrayed
i'll lie beside you in the bed we made
satisfaction never again delayed
i'm coming for you
i'm not lying to her
and i'm telling you the truth
i come into it wondering why
it took so long to decide
i guess everything comes in it's own time
you didn't even hesitate
you stood by me; you sealed your fate
and now the future won't have to wait
i'm coming for you
i'm telling you the truth
across the room i see the happy girl 
with eyes kinda blue
i come into it wondering why
it took so long to decide
i guess everything comes in it's own time


mystery unsolved     3:41
words and music by steve james
© 2003 steven james
P 2003 dream guitar publishing co

beggars don't walk away: they run
people will talk about you: they're never done
the next time i'm involved with that mystery unsolved
i'm gonna put on my detective suit
this time i'm gonna get the girl
and i'm gonna get the loot
now here i sit with my blue jeans on
can't pay the rent, my money's all gone
i'm shooting beyond my dreams
everyone has a secret that they will tell
but one thin dime and that secret could buy your way to hell
so the next time i'm involved with that mystery unsolved
i'm gonna put on my spy glasses
that can see through walls with x-ray flashes
now here i sit in my long-sleeved shirt
can't take it off and i feel hurt
i'm a tightrope walker who "knows"
everything runs like clockwork when i'm alone
but in walks love and gives my life the "shakey jones"
the next time i'm involved with this mystery unsolved
i'm gonna take off my tall black hat
i'm gonna pass around and hope it comes back
because i don't know if i'll ever see
a real-live version of reality
but i can prove to you - i love you
and i don't know if i'll ever see
the day i get the answer free
it just wouldn't be the same without
all the mystery


blue skies     4:22
words and music by steve james
© 2003 steven james
P 2003 dream guitar publishing co

don't you ever count me out
i'll be there before the dawn
when stars are blue, the skies will glow
light the fire and up we go
there is only one way you will know
200 miles before the dawn
you sleep beside me as we roll on
the night is cold and dark
as we pull in and park
to open up you're silk surprise
we've got blue skies all around us
blue skies
there's no one here but you and me
a mile up and floating free
there's no place on this earth i'd rather be
then up in blue skies
wake up early tryin to beat the clock
stumble to my coffee in a cloud
other people probably think we're crazy
but the "marquis" would be proud
if i write this song for you to sing
baby will you promise me this one thing?
maybe you could try
to teach me how to fly
above the clouds a mile high?
up in blue skies
yeah, up in blue skies
where whispers are the only sound
and only smiles can be found
there's no one here but you and me
a mile up and floating free
there's no place on this earth i'd rather be
then up in blue skies


you can't have it all     5:13
words and music by steve james
© 2003 steven james
P 2003 dream guitar publishing co

you can't have it all
that's just the way it is
sometimes you have to tow the line
and live within your means
now heed the call
you can't have it all
you can't have it all
no matter what you do
the things that make you happy
are the things that make you blue
you're gonna fall
because you cannot have it all
you can't have it all
and even if you try
the rock slips off her finger
and the truth becomes a lie
love has a flaw
you can't have it all
do i have to remind you
that the stars are in the sky?
do i have to remind you
or are they only in your eyes?
you can't have it all
no matter what they say
there's an unspoken rule out there
that has to be obeyed
it's the law
you can't have it all
you can't have it all
no matter what you do
the things that make you happy
are the things that make you blue
you're gonna fall
you can't have it all
do i have to remind you
that the stars are in the sky?
do i have to remind you
or are they only in your eyes?
you can't have it all
you may as well give it all away
you sure can't take it with you
when you reach the judgment day
now heed the call
you can't have it all
the writings on the wall
you can't have it all


i'll be smiling down     3:59
words and music by steve james
© 2003 steven james
P 2003 dream guitar publishing co

if the world falls down around you
and you got no place to go
i'll be watching from the distance
know you're not alone
make the world your apple
can you see it shine?
keep the fire inside you burning
and you'll do fine
i'll be smiling down upon you
i'll be by your side
i'll be smiling down upon you
i'll be smiling down
i'll be smiling down
keep your friends beside you
love the work you do
you can make it through anything
if your heart is true
but if the world falls down around you
keep your head up high
and don't you ever give up
as long as you can try
if you become el presidente of the united states
if you become a carpenter and build great estates
if you become a landlord; have to collect the rent
if you become a billionaire or die without a cent
what's it matter?
i'll be smiling down upon you
i'll be by your side
i'll be smiling down upon you
i'll be smiling down
i'll be smiling down


greyghoste - instrumental     4:11
words and music by steve james
© 2003 steven james
P 2003 dream guitar publishing co


living without you     3:18
words and music by steve james
© 2003 steven james
P 2003 dream guitar publishing co

we were the dream that never ends
no one could stop us way back then
do you remember when?
held hands across the bridge
stopped along the way just to take it all in
baby we were both gonna win
but now i'm living without you
long summer; ocean blue
i didn't have a care because i had you
baby what did i do?
when i see you in my sleep
i wake up kinda weak
been on a losing streak
living w/o you
didn't know i was handing out such sorrow
didn't know i was causing all that pain
you wanted it over
i didn't know how
but baby, i know now
sorry for the things you missed
roses red, a long and passionate kiss
because of this
i'm living without you
i'll always love you, though
if you ask me back, i say no
time for me to show
i'm living without you


war of love     4:05
words and music by steve james
© 2003 steven james
P 2003 dream guitar publishing co

we are soldiers in the war of love
we are soldiers in the war of love
if you've ever been lonely
you know what i'm speaking of
a wounded lover fallen to the ground
a wounded lover fallen to the ground
yes, a little shot of heartache
takes the smile right from the clown
we are victims of the hit and run
we are victims of the hit and run
you fall for love
but your baby, she falls for none
hey, hey, hey baby, have you heard the news?
hey baby, have you heard the news?
i quit walking 
since i got my dancing shoes


you set me free     3:39
words and music by steve james
© 2003 steven james
P 2003 dream guitar publishing co

thinking back to the day when you were young
you didn't care about time
you didn't give a damn
cause there was plenty to go around
and you would spend it like nickels and dimes
but my friend how you could shine
you burned so bright you dimmed the stars
and you were right when you said 
no one can live your life like you
you said no one can live your life...
live your life like you
thinking back to the day when you were strong
you didn't even know
never putting on a show
you didn't care about that
you were just living your fantasy
being anyone you wanted to be
and i was me and you were you
and that's the best that we could do
the best that we could do
once you said these words to me
once you said these words to me
once you said these words to me
you set me free


for your birthday     3:12
words and music by steve james
© 2003 steven james
P 2003 dream guitar publishing co

the table is covered with presents
all good cheer abounds
there's nothing but smiles for miles and miles around
another year has come and gone
but i guess it doesn't seem that long
when the happiness you wished for has been found
you've come a long, long way
and here with you today
are your friends who wanna say
happy birthday
has it really been a year
since we raised this cup of cheer?
we're all so glad you're here
for your birthday
i give you all the love i've got for your birthday