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Em D C G
C G C D C G
We are the Missing Link
we burn an unseen light
we're out to break the myth
that love's so hard to find.
I see a girl tonight
she's got her eye on you
but if she turns away
wait it out don't leave so soon.
You've got to stay
until the end of the show
because if you leave
then you'll never know
she could be waiting
for her date to go?
You've got to stay
until the end of the show.
I want to speak with you
I want to ask you why
How could you go away
leave me alone tonight?
You catch an early worm
but we've go so much time
so I'll write you a note
and sing a song so you'll feel fine.
You've got to stay
until the end of the show
because if you leave
you'll never know.
You look so sweet
I want to follow you home
You've got to stay
until the end of the show.
Now that its time to say goodbye
we'll give a bow extend a hand
Plan your defense your on your own
it's time to face the show of life
It takes just two to know the truth
and soon our trust will multiply,
When it happens to you
you'll know its so
you'll feel so good
you'll know its right.
You've got to stay
until the end of the show
because if you leave
you'll never know.
So much ahead
so far to go,
You've got to stay
until the end of the show.
You've got to stay
until the end of the show.
You've got to stay
until the end of the show.
You've got to stay
until the end of the show.
You've got to stay
until the end of the show.
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On That Day [Live]
03:39
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On that day
she turned his way
in a crowded room
the light shined on her face
her smile gave
a touch so tame
& he realized in her arms
he felt so safe,
they were hypnotized
holding on so tight
to the music as they swayed.
Now that day
was weeks away
it felt so real
they were scared
to me again
but when they did
she walked with him
it was understood
the bond they shared was true,
and passion led,
he couldn't catch his breath
or hide the way he felt.
They felt that way
they didn't wait
she held so tight
to an image in his eyes
but he was sad
what 's wrong she said,
& when he spoke
he saw the tears
roll down her face,
and as he left to him
she shakily said
I'll never trust you again.
Again. Again. Oh no.
And on that day
he walked away
he didn't know how
but it seem like fate tricked them
as time went by
he wondered why
& he never found a love like that again, and the truth he learned
was he still loved her
& he'd always feel the same.
On that day
they'll meet again
& the hurt that captured them
it won't exist
he'll take her hand
she'll understand
& she'll realize
the love she has in him,
and he'll lead the way
'cause he still believes
that the wanting never dies.
Oh, On that day,
On that day,
On that day,
On that day,
On that day,
On that day,
On that day.
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There's a sweetness right here
in your eye's like you care,
rhythm pounds in my ear
and you could conquer my fear.
You've got a glance like a stare
you've been in love before
and when you dance it's a dare
I''m wanting so much more.
Will it last? We're moving fast,
Iv'e got my heart on your hip
Iv'e got my heart on your hip
I feel the kiss on your lips
I feel the kiss on your lips.
Were running so strong
were moving along
they say the faster yo go
the harder you fall
but the there's a secret
Iv'e learned
with dedication
Iv'e heard
that if we're running
so fast
then we can learn
how to walk.
Will it last? We''re moving fast.
Iv'e got my heart on your hip
I'v'e got my heart on your hip.
I feel the tenderness
I feel the tenderness
Is there method to this chaos
is there order to my pulse
Can you slow me down,
I'm speeding
chart my heart
a steady course.
There's a sweetness right here
in your eye's like you care,
rhythm pounds in my ear
and you could conquer my fear.
You've got a glance like a stare
you've been in love before
and when you dance it's a dare
I''m wanting so much more.
Will it last? We're moving fast,
Iv'e got my heart on your hip
Iv'e got my heart on your hip
I feel the kiss on your lips.
I feel the kiss on your lips.
Iv'e got my heart on your hip
Iv'e got my heart on your hip
while we walk in the mist
while we walk in the mist.
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Missing Link - Whiskey Fun & Gum from CD "For Those Who Live It" In seventy-nine in Camaro white she waved in the back seat in stadium light. Do you re-member the night? Chewing her gum stretching it out. She'll be there waiting for the whiskey & fun. I'm working at five, getting off at nine. It's a shame how I miss her, I can't stop the fight in my head. How can she care? Chewing her gum stretching it out. She'll be there waiting for the whiskey & fun. She can balance a pencil on a coke bottle top holding her breath 'til like a nickel she drops on her bed. A silk silhouette. Chewing her gum stretching it out. She'll be there waiting for the whiskey & fun. Angel in waiting lady on top, she graduates next year she's going to stop all the talk That she's heard, oh how it hurt. Chewing her gum stretching it out. She'll be there waiting for the whiskey & fun.
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Surfer U. Rock [Live]
02:15
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Were gonna go to the school
where the dolphins rule,
we're gonna teach you
the Surfer U. Rock
It's outer space
like a place
you get to graduate,
it's so easy
and here's what it takes.
You could rock
you could roll,
you could walk
but let's stroll.
We hear the music
we know it's never fooled us,
we feel the beat
rhythm moves to our feet
it's so precision
like a delicate decision
it makes me smile
so start and don't stop.
It's a rock
it's a roll,
it's so hot,
see the show.
Look at the wave now
it's ready to break now
it's coming down
but we're riding on top
we move so fast
a sensation that lasts yeah
a liquid frame
that's sewn to our souls.
It's a rock
it's a roll
it's a feeling
in our soul.
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Irish Girl [Live]
03:53
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Tune high E to D, G to A.
If you breathe
you may choke,
If you stay
you're alone.
If you see
your not shown,
If you stray
remember your's will find a home.
And when your finger's get burned,
fire is enough,
to lose safety you learn,
the safety is love.
If you ask
you'll be known
if you need
bleed the stone.
if you need
seeds are sewn.
clock will race
but it wlil never come close.
And when your finger's get burned,
fire is enough,
to lose safety you learn,
the safety is love.
You can cut your trouble's in half
but they'll still be half way there,
hunger and thirst and pain
in choices the world prepares.
I believe you can do it,
Irish Girl
I believe you can do it,
you can think for yourself.
When you fall
trust again.
When your'e weak
try to win.
When they lie
stare at them.
When they cry
spread yolk on their bread.
And when your finger's get burned,
fire is enough,
to lose safety you learn,
the safety is love.
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Here's a story filled with change
to switch direction towards another way.
Because it's time to see just what's ahead
and question ourselves on where we have been.
It's taken so long have we been asleep,
you better pinch yourself to prove that you're awake.
Because it's passing you by and you don't even see.
They're yielding our will they're taking the key.
So say hello to something new,
we're gonna gain control I speak the truth,
they'll know we're here when we get through,
say hello to something new.
Our youth has been told our youth has been sold.
We've been convinced that were making a choice.
They've packaged a mutiny for you to believe,
their riches control what you cannot defeat.
But when will we decide that can be beat
because the power they hold is not as strong as it seems.
We can question the darkness they want us to see
and strengthen the voice of our identity.
Say hello to something new, our voice will be heard, the voice is true, turn on the light it's a different view, say hello to something new, oh yeah.
Now its never been fair
because it's always been tough
but there's a promise to keep
we must never give up.
Iv'e seen the tears in your eyes,
you think you've ran out of time
but just to breathe and survive
means you're winning the fight,
the trend it will change
the hate it will fade,
our patience will win
so strengthen your faith
because love is no myth
and emotion is real,
just discover your feeling's
and express how you feel.
Say hello to something new,
because this nice guy want's to win for you,
I'll prove 'em wrong you know it's true,
say hello to something new,
oh yeah, because the time has come
to say hello to something new,
what's left, I'm asking you,
for something new
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Only You [Live]
02:50
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Only you
A Dmajor7 D E
E D C# B A
A face in view, I see you,
'cause you saw me, & you set me free.
Oh you, you believed in me,
& you help me see, & you loved me.
I love you, your the one,
you help me up like a rising sun,
Oh I know I need you so,
let the feeling's flow
I'll never let go.
Sometimes it gets so hard,
I just can't see stare into dark,
I don't know why & it scares me,
but your like a light, you shine on me,
shine so bright.
I thank you for what you done,
you've cleansed my heart,
now my angers gone,
you took my fears,
turned them into friends,
helped the craziness end,
made it all make sense.
You, oh you, that face in view, only you...
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Three o'clock is here
and we'll be on our way.
Two weeks in the islands
for Christmas in Vacae'.
The rain is falling down
but I'm leaving this place,
the warmth of the sun
you know I just cant wait.
teachers talking at me
but I'll leave it behind
now I'll do what I chose
I'm wasting no more time
and first thing when I get there
drop you a line
eighty-five degrees
and we're feeling fine.
I'm spending Christmas in Hawaii,
No snow on the ground in Waikiki.
a golden tan body lying next to me,
I'm spending Christmas in Hawaii.
Olive tanned bodies
traced with hula skirts,
bright white sand
and crystal blue surf.
she's got a smile for me
and i just can't lose
take a deep ocean breath
now everything's new
reach out my hands
I want to touch the sky
the sun has sunk below
and I watched the moon rise.
I want it to last
as i look in her eyes
I'll remember this night
she touches me inside.
I'm spending Christmas in Hawaii,
No snow on the ground in Waikiki.
a golden tan body holding onto me,
I'm spending Christmas in Hawaii.
and it's a wonderful place
and it's a magical time
the world comes together
'neath the Christmas lights.
a little hula girl
she did a dance for me
and she told me a tale
about the man in the sea.
she's got a little brown dog
that follows her around
that wears a pearl on its chest
from the treasure she found
she holds the secret inside
and she never will tell
with the key in her heart
and she knows it so well
she's a fountain of youth
with a smile for all
and she'll share it with you
if you smile along
I'm spending Christmas in Hawaii,
No snow on the ground in Waikiki.
big brown eyes looking up at me
I'm spending Christmas in Hawaii.
I'm spending Christmas in Hawaii,
No snow on the ground in Waikiki.
The stars in the sky shining down on me,
I'm spending Christmas in Hawaii.
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So Hard [Live]
04:01
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Hitting right through my heart this time,
all my memories never leave my mind
and I was thinking back
were there better times?
I just can't shake this feeling of you
being on my mind
on my mind.
Why do it find it so hard to let go?
Why do I find it so hard to let you know?
Why do it find it so hard to let go?
Why do I find it so hard to let you know?
Passion demands the boy in the man,
the time has come to make a stand,
and I've held you here before,
the same wanting more
my stride is urgency,
push me through the door,
through the door.
Why do it find it so hard to let go?
Why do I find it so hard to let you know?
Why do it find it so hard to let go?
Why do I find it so hard to let you know?
Why won't you take love from me
the journey's hard don't you see?
You twist my heart so painfully,
you're still the answer I need.
Hitting right through my heart this time,
all my memories never leave my mind
and I was thinking back
were there better times?
I just can't shake this feeling of you
being on my mind
on my mind
on my mind!
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Guarded Eyes [Live]
04:14
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Why cant you see past the night?
What keeps the truth hid behind?
So many years,
still feel the fear?
How can you hate me so much?
How could you deny the trust?
We felt safe
in that place.
I still remember guarded eyes
in a moments silhouette
The promise in those eyes I saw said
we would meet again.
I thought you'd help me decide,
you knew what I meant deep inside.
It's so late
to be the same.
I should be committed by now
to the one angel, I know I've found.
I will not
love again.
I cannot
love again.
I still remember guarded eyes
in a moments silhouette.
The promise in those eyes I saw said
we would meet again.
We were combined,
it was so defined.
I still don't believe you
the excuse that freed you,
you belong with me.
I still remember guarded eyes
in a moments silhouette.
The promise in those eyes I saw said
we would meet again.
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Missing Link Us Los Angeles, California
I handed a cassette to then Columbia Artist Walter Egan at The Lighthouse Cafe in Hermosa Beach, CA in 1985. Walter Egan proceeded to record & produce four song ep, receiving airplay on KROQ & college radio. A stronger vocalist was needed. Funding could not be obtained to entice the band members from pursuing other ambition in the; then; very strong business sector, where they remain to this day. ... more
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