Ordinary Problem
In the middle of the middle in the middle of the afternoon
Sitting staring at the ceiling I'm so fazed I don't know what to do
It appears that my charm all my charm has lost it's charm
Maybe no big deal for some but for me it's cause for alarm
Major cause for alarm
I found a strand of your hair on my shirt 'bout an hour ago
Since then I've been wondering what to do with it and now I know
I'll get an iron and some wax paper
I'll make a bookmark to mark my place
And when I see it I'll be reminded that you left a trace
You left a trace
It's an ordinary problem
When the roof starts leaking
You run to where it's dry
In the normal evolution
When the sequence breaks down
You get to take another try
In a subsequent conclusion
It's a cat and mouse game
A dog eat dog goodbye
But since I have paid attention
I know you won't leave me hanging
You won't leave me high and dry
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
If You Come By
If I had a leg to stand on
You know I'd come down
And spend some time with you
But I'm a broken man
With a largely unproven plan
And with the way my luck's been going
All my grey hair's showing
And my heart's turned black and blue
I think I might fade away
Hold the fort down some other day
But if you come by
You'll find me down at market square
Where I play guitar while people stare
And buy everything they ever wanted
Please try to find me if you still care
Soul searching and street begging
It's all been done before
Final hour of everyday will release me
From the burden of wondering
Will you come
I wonder if you'll come
But when I get my act together
And it's warmer weather
And my bills are paid when due
I'll hop on the closest train
Wind my way back to you again
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
Tear It Up
Mama's in the kitchen and
Father's in his bedroom and
We are in the basement
Playing rock 'n roll
Danny's got a Marshall and
Even though he's blind he can
Shred his strat-o-caster and
Never miss a note
Oh come on
They like me `cuz my hair is long
And I've got a Fender bass
Now Danny's got a brand new song
He really wants to play
Tear it up
I love that last line you played
I'm gonna sing it every day
From now on
We were children
The only need we had was love
We were what we would be
In just that moment of time
In just that moment of time
Now I play acoustic
But I still miss the jams
Our old band would always have
When our friends would come around
There was always music
The girls would start to sing along
Now Danny has a brand new song
He really wants to play
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
Zoë’s Ring
It's been months since I walked with you
Down by the river in the evening glow
The aspens whispered what I would not hear
The future's now and I don't wanna go
The moonlight smells like an early rain
There's a stony chill in the air
I've fallen down, I'm gonna fall again
See my soul laid bare
It's been coming on
And your signals getting clear
I'm not feeling strong
And my heart is hungry
For the one thing I hold dear
I wish you could be here
Zoë’s got a new ring and I don't care
Got to get some sleep tonight
In my younger days I would pine for her
Nowadays I do what's right
I'm too tired to fight
Your windows yellow when I pass on the street
I know I shouldn't waste my time
But it's been lonely living outta my backseat
And walking's never been a crime
There's many ghosts I have to deal with
But you're the one that scares me more
Now summer seems just like a myth
I'm wondering what it was for
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
Greenleaf Town
She had a little room off central square
And she could sing like a bird
She would help me
With a little lesson here and there
Now I'm back in Greenleaf Town
Where the leaves are turning brown
If you would just come around tonight
That would be all right
She had the whitest skin you ever saw
It was soft as down
Took her chances
Made a phone call that changed it all
God in heaven looks down upon this place
She still lives here
And I remember
Every time she came to me
She gave me a thrill I can't repay
Even though I tried so hard
Feather earrings
Golden bracelets made of hay
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
Madolyn
I always think of magic
When I remember those days in Marseille
You were the queen of us all
We had such a ball
You'd start the party in the morning each day
You'd dress for each occasion
Your bikini was red, white & blue
In your Mustang GT
With a lemon-drop tea
You were the picture of all that was new
But you never would be
What we though you should be
And that was the very best thing
Now we always sing...
Oh Madolyn
We've given you everything
Now look at the state we're in
Oh Madolyn
It seems such a shame
That you've got to get going again
The picture in your hallway
Of a man floating free in the air
Was inspiration to me
And made me feel free
To run my fingers through your thick hair
You never needed any one besides you
When you set the stage
It was all that we could do
To believe it was true
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
No Wrong No Right
You push, you shove
You put your shoulder to it
The way you would
If you were hanging by a thread
I block, I swerve
I focus my attention
As if I could
Be still alive but left for dead
I lay me down
I need a little breather
A pint or two
To help me clear my head
You never called
Never answered any questions
You just repeat
What you've already said
I will see you in the morning light
When the sun has had the final word
Until then let's have an understanding
No wrong no right
Where'd you go
You've disappeared entirely
I see you there
But your heart is somewhere else
You've left me here
Alone, almost forgotten
A single tear
A book upon a shelf
You be the doctor
I'll be the doctor too
We'll tear it wide open
`till it bleeds into black and blue
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
Trip to Mexico
There’s a dusty church in Soledad
With alter laid in blue
And a sacred heart that looks so sad
Turning thorns to thoughts of you
I should a had another life
I should have let you go
I should have kept you as my wife
And blown off Mexico
(Come on give it one more chance)
Keep on trying
Got to move along
Keep on trying
Couldn’t be that wrong
Keep on trying
Everyday is everyday
Keep on trying
Got to find another way
I’ve got a kid who understands
This need I have to run
We had a drink in Mazatlan
Then walked out in the sun
He said I don’t have to explain
All these questions that start with “why”
For a while, there’s a little pain
Then a part of you just dies
(Come on give it one more chance)
Maybe next Sunday
Maybe this time, we’ll take a ride
It comes down to one day
When I’m not afraid
To be alone
With you
I took a trip to Mexico
Can’t recall the reason why
I think I’m ready to let go
Give it all another try
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
Salt Pepper Pie
`Bout time you had a salt pepper pie
So come on down, come on down
It's a bargain for a wink of an eye
`Till you hit the ground, hit the ground
It's kind of sweet and hard to explain
Soft and round, without a sound
It's like a ghost, it will drive you insane
Come on down, hit the ground
Tonight
Sad if you won't give it a try
Shame if I am telling a lie
Happy if you learn how to fly inside
The thrill will curl your toes
Come on inside
It's something you've got to know
So good to let your face glow
`Bout time you had a salt pepper pie
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
Gray
The sun is shining brightly
Over at your house today
But at my house it is lonely
And everything is gray
It seems a bit unfair how
The story changes everyday
What the rumors have not told me
Your face just gives away
And it's hard when the money's low
It's hard to know the things I know
Easy winds seldom blow
Around here
That baby’s got a fever
And her cries are loud and strong
This happens every winter
When the nights start getting long
I should have been there on Sunday
There was really nothing wrong
But I'm a hundred miles from nowhere
I guess that's where I belong
That's a beauty of a tattoo
Troublemaker on your skin
What you really wanted for your birthday
Was a brand new way of thinking
I've got to get off of this freeway
`cuz all the cars are all on a binge
I'm just trying to say I'm sorry
For the stupid way I've been
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
Applewood Candle
I had a dream
We lived so far away
None of our friends could even find us
We worked the farm everyday
Sometimes late at night
We'd head out to the old red barn
We'd listen to the sleepy horses breathing
Toss the calico a ball of yarn
It's getting kinda late
How 'bout a kiss?
I'm thinking its bedtime
In the softest room
I'll light the applewood candle
I wanna go soon, soon, soon
So get me my hammer
Bring me some nails and wood
I'll try to build a house that we can live in
I think that would be good
It might be sorta small
But it would be our own
We could sit on the porch in our old rockers
And watch that sun go down
I've been thinking I can see the earth
Spinning `round
I can sense the years winding down
I can feel my heart and where it's bound
Where it's bound
I can feel where I'm bound
But if you have to lie
'cuz you've done something wrong
Write it all down in a sad letter
I'll find when you're dead and gone
I'll do the same
But we should never read that shit
Just toss it in my grave while no one's looking
And let the earth cover it
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
Keep Me In Mind
Don't forget to take your medicine
And try to keep the house somewhat clean
Always make a point to wave to the train
And keep me in mind.
Have your girlfriends over for some tea
Organize your new philosophy
Watch "Lucy" reruns on TV
But keep me in mind.
Keep me in mind, keep me in mind
Safe at home in your crazy world
You can manage all your daily trials
I'm alone but I always
Think of you, holding your own
It's lonely at my desk right now
My home page won't render anyhow
The boss just beat me with her brow
Please keep me in mind
If your old boyfriend calls, just let it ring
If you pick it up, please say everything
He may play guitar, but he can't sing
So keep me in mind
Keep me in mind, keep me in mind
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
Honeypot
I don't know but I've been told
The streets of heaven are paved with gold
When you drive around
Get to wear your crown
You'll have time to kill but no place to hide
It's murder in the morning or its suicide
When the angels fly
It's like a lullaby
Funny how the sweet tastes sour
When my honeypot's gone for a while
I've given up on cigarettes
But I can't stop shaking
My heart's still breaking
I feel forsaken by you
It's true
When you coming home
I hate to be alone
In this broke down place I saw a friend of mine
She was washing all the dishes that got left behind
Such a lonely fate
Feeling second-rate
So she went and bought herself a yellow diamond ring
When she holds it in the light she can make it sing
It's the only way
She can have her say
I got a train that runs through my backyard
When it's once in a while, well it's not that hard
But don't you fret
`Cuz I ain't through yet
On the Forth of July in the parking lot
I drink beer with my sister who I love a lot
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
Song Too Small
All is lost
If you won't believe me
When I say
I never meant to hurt you
Tell me it's OK
And I'll rejoin the living
And learn how to pray
And only believe in
Words that ring true
And thoughts that are lovely
Hearts that are pure
In all of their glory
And many more things
This song is too small for them all
Once in a while
We all need forgiveness
This time it's me
I desire your compassion
On bended knee
I beg for your mercy
Be kind to me
You know that I love you and
Words that ring true
And thoughts that are lovely
Hearts that are pure
In all of their glory
And many more things
This song is too small for them all
Words and Music by Peter Goodman
Copyright © 2006 New Orphan Music
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