I love it! Do you have lyrics for the escapist ii? I can't wait to see that. :wacko:

So its too big for private messaging. Here we go, its long.

 

 

1st Album: Running In The Dark

(Completed)

 

All songs copyrighted ©Keaton 2013

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Theme:" Freedom, Adventure, Youth"

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1) Running In The Dark

2) One Day

3) Where Nobody Knows

4) You Only Live Once

5) Highway

6) Tranquility Hill

7) Open Your Eyes

8) Now I Know What I'm Fighting For

9) On My Way

10) City Lights(In The End)

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Song Lyrics in chronological order

With "Extra Songs"

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Running In The Dark

 

I ran downtown

In the wicked and wild night

And it opened up my head

To a whole another world

Across a new divide

Full of chaos driving

And mayhem flying

 

And I'll go running in the dark

Running in the dark

The fire's gone out

But not the spark

And I'll go running in the dark

Running in the dark

 

Sirens are sounding off

They're chasing after me

To them a menace, a public enemy

And for what I've done in their eyes

Deserves a final goodbye

And for what I've done in their eyes

Deserves one final goodbye

And down on my knees

Where the trees are gone

One day the sun will dawn

 

And I'll go running in the dark

Running in the dark

The fire's gone out

But not the spark

And I'll go running in the dark

Running in the dark

 

Running...Running...

RUNNING!!!!...RUNNING!!!!

 

Running in the dark...

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One Day

 

D, Asus2, Em, G

 

Sometimes you have to sing from the heart

To get where you want to be

And sometimes singing can set you free

The weightlessness will lift you off your feet

As you fly through the air

The sights the sounds oh nothing can compare

You can walk down the road and know where you are going

But if you open your eyes

Can see the whole world glowing

 

Yeah one day you'll make it

I know you can make it

You won't have to fake it

Cause I know you can make it

 

Life can feel like a puzzle

Always trying to find the missing piece

Go left go right which way takes you to the lights

Sometimes you have to go back to find what you've lost before

And sometimes you already have what you've been looking for

 

Yeah one day you'll make it

I know you can make it

You have heart and soul

And no one can take it

 

Home, home is where you belong

Home its where you are strong

Home, home is where your heart lies

Not under those lonesome skies

Home, home is where your heart lies

Not underneath darkened skies

 

And I know that you know you can make it(x3)

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Where Nobody Knows

 

EADGAE

 

Verse: 2DG, E 2EG

Chorus: Fm, E, 2EG

Solo: Fm, 2EG, F(5,6,7), E

 

Its time to go

Look up and see the orange glow

We're gonna fly into dark blue skies

Towards the sun with both our eyes

And venture into thee unknown

With a seed that will be sown

 

Where gonna run

Where nobody knows

We're gonna go

Where no soul goes

We're gonna go

Battle lightening's glow

Where gonna run

Where nobody knows

 

No matter what happens

I know that we won't give in

We'll keep fighting and we'll always win

We're always turn the music up

In our cars on a friday night

Through the city in full flight

Singing our songs till first light

 

Where gonna run

Where nobody knows

We're gonna go

Where no soul goes

We're gonna go

Battle lightening's glow

Where gonna run

Where nobody knows

 

[Awesome guitar solo]

 

Where gonna run

Where nobody knows(x4)

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You Only Live Once

 

EADGCC/EADGBE

Shoe gaze tuning/Regular version

 

Verse: F(8,9,10), F(3,4,5), F

Solo: F(8,9,10), F(5,6,7), F(3,4,5), F

 

The dark of night

Opened up your eyes

To different skies

Where birds fly by

Drums will beat

Clouds in skies will meet

 

The seas are rising

Tides are changing

Up and down side to side

Swaying back and forth

The stars they all point north

 

Yeah you

Yeah you

Only live once

Yeah you

Yeah you

Only live once

 

The sun rises and darkness retreats

All thats left to see

Is a world where we run free

 

The seas are rising

Tides are changing

Up and down side to side

Swaying back and forth

The stars, the stars they all point north

 

Yeah you

Yeah you

Only live once

Yeah you

Yeah you

Only live once

 

Yeah you

Yeah you

Yeah you

Only live once

 

[Amazingly awesome guitar solo]

 

Yeah you

Yeah you

Yeah you

Only live once

Yeah you

Yeah you

Yeah you

Only live once

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Highway

 

"The Bromance Song"

 

Verse/Chorus: F789, F234, F567

Solo: F789, F567, E

 

Standing...with you

In the middle of no where

Together giving ya a thousand yard stare

Looking for some place

Where neon meets the sky

Looking for your face

So I can see your eyes

 

I just want you to stay

Don't leave me alone on the highway

Drive with me to the bay

Memories made on the highway

 

Standing...with you

In the middle of no where

Together giving ya a thousand yard stare

Looking for some place

Where nothing else compares

Wondering if sounds can echo and blair

 

I just want you to stay

Don't leave me alone on the highway

Drive with me to the bay

Memories made on the highway

 

[Awesome guitar solo]

 

I just want you to stay

Don't leave me alone on the highway

Drive with me to the bay

Memories made on the highway

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Tranquility Hill

"Slow acoustic of the album"

"Trough chaos as it swirls.."

 

Oh sunlight rising in the eastern sky

Can we escape from this world and fly

Sunlight will bust through the rain

So we can start again

 

The roads we're traveling bend and curve

We may be wandering, but we won't swerve out of control

We'll keep searching for our heart and soul

 

Sing oh

And we'll run to tranquility hill

 

Sitting silent and still on top of a hill

And through all the storms and chains, I see you running

Through all the mist and rain

I see your heart glowing

And pounding against the pain

 

And if this is a sign

Please show me the right way

So maybe one day

Good things will come our way

Good things will come our way

Good things will come and stay

 

Sing oh

And we'll run to tranquility hill

 

Sing oh

And we'll run to tranquility hill

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Open Your Eyes

 

EADGAE

 

F234, Em, C/G, C/G(234)

 

Look out now look and see

Streetlights out

And I know without a doubt

You're the one for me

And I know without a doubt

Yeah you're the one for me

 

Look out now come and be

The one I love won't you please

You're the one I always see

You're the one to set me free

 

Your skin and bones

Are something more

Something that's worth fighting for

Together you and I

I know we'll soar

 

Look out now look and see

All the things you've done for me

I want you to know

And hear me say

You're the one I want

Won't you come haunt me

 

Your skin and bones

Are something more

Something that's worth fighting for

Together you and I

I know we'll soar

 

Like white snow

I'm covered in you

And you know its true

Like the rain

I'm soaked/drenched in you

And you know its true

Like the moon

I'm glowing for you

And you know its true

Like a pain

I'm basking in you

And you know its true

And I know and you know

It's true

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Now I know What I'm Fighting For

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Verse: F234, Gm, Em, D

Chorus: Gm, F234, D

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Now I know now I know

Where all the lights will glow

And I know where I can go

Yeah I know where I'll go

I'm not lost I'm not lost

Every line's been crossed

But I know where I can go

Yeah I know where I'll go

 

Yeah

Now I know what I'm fighting for

Yeah

Now I know what I'm dying for

Yeah

Now I know what I'm fighting for

 

I'm no longer tired and sore

I'm ready and will ask for more

I can feel down in my core

One day I know I'll soar

 

Yeah

Now I know what I'm fighting for

Yeah

Now I know what I'm dying for

Yeah

Now I know what I'm fighting for

 

Ohhhh(x3)

 

Now I know now I know

Where all the lights will glow

And I know where I can go

Yeah I know where I'll go

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On My Way

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(New chords)

(200230), (220230), (002230), (320230)

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Capo 1/3:

Verse: Am7, F, C/G, G6

Chorus: F, Am7, G6

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I'm on my way

I'm on my way home to you

You and me belong together

That much is true

And of all the things we've been through

And of all the things that we will do

And I will always be there for you

Yeah I will always be here for you

 

Now we don't have to look back

We can always stay on track

All it takes is three words to say

That I love you so please come stay

 

I'm on my way

I'm on my way home to you

There's a fire burning in my heart for you

And I will always be there for you

Yeah I will always be here for you

 

Now we don't have to look back

We can always stay on track

All it takes is three words to say

That I love you so please stay

 

Now we won't ever have to worry

We can carry on because

All it takes is three words to say

That I miss you so please come stay

 

Please stay(x3)

 

I'm on my way, on my way home to you

And I want you to know it's true

That I love you

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City Lights(In The End)

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(Official tuning)

(224400), (466400), F234, E

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Alternate tuning:

EG#C#FCC

(898000), (564000), (343000), (121000)

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Sitting on a bridge in the park

Looking at the sun

Watching it fade to dark

And seeing people run

Looking up then down

Getting lost in all the sounds

And as all the city lights go out

I'm left without a doubt

That I know I can't live without

Such a beautiful sight

 

In the end, I'll stay by your side

Through storms and tides, and until

Darkness has gone from your life

 

And everyday I'm left on my knees

Alone with the cool morning breeze

This is't what I've felt or what I've seen

As I rise out of bed

Against the words I've said

Knowing the truth but not accepting it

One day the fire will be lit

 

In the end, I'll stay by your side

Through storms and tides, and until

Darkness has gone from your life

 

In the end, I'll stay up with you until the break of dawn, and I know and I promise you we will live on

 

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New York

 

"RITD" chords backwards

 

Another day gone by

Since we stood atop the world

Times passing us by

We can't slow it down

Let us open our eyes

and see through this disguise

So tomorrow we'll fly

Fear has cut me down to size

And made me realize

What is perfect in my eyes

 

This road we're walking down

Is full of noise and sound

I can see the sun breaking overhead

And of all the things that you've said

"Speak your mind, Jump in line"

Take that leap of faith and believe

Together there's so much we can achieve

 

Days moving faster now

Seconds ticking away

Make every moment count

We will find a way

Just have no doubt the sun will come out

One more mile, one more smile

One more light, a fire to ignite

 

This road we're walking down

Is full of noise and sound

I can see the sun overhead

And of all the things that you've said

"Speak your mind, Jump in line"

Take that leap of faith and believe

There's so much we can achieve

 

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Green Eyes

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8/29/13©Keaton Skaggs 2013

(320033), (200033)

(020032), (030033),

 

 

Some things happen for a reason

The stars in space will align for you

If you believe in what you do

You can find it pure and true

There's a voice inside us all

Trying to tear down the wall

Walk to the ocean

And look deep within

You'll find a beauty

Waiting to begin

 

Oh(x2)

 

As the sun breaks over the horizon

And the rain comes pouring in

I'll be freed and see what you see

The truth will set me free

I'm falling from the sky

Give me something to remember you by

 

Oh(x5)

 

The truth will set me free

I'm falling from the sky

Give me something to remember you by

 

Oh(x3)

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The Escapist

(Co-written song)

Verse: D, (320230), (002230),

(320230)

Chorus: D, (320230), D, (320230), (002230),

(320230)

Bridge: D, (320230), (002230), D

 

I wait for it

I take my time

I'll stand in line

You know I'll be fine

I wait for you, yeah I wait for you

But you don't wait for me

You don't know how much I want you to see

And you can't see how much this means to me

And yeah you don't know how much this means to me..

 

I am the escapist

Flying above the stars

The one that could save this

But now I know only love can heal our scars

 

I'm for you

But you're not for me

I once thought we could be

But now I see

I'm the one who can try and save our lives cause with you I feel so alive

I am the one who can make it right

I tried to leave here

But my timing wasn't right

I tried to escape

But I still saw the light in your eyes....

 

I am the escapist

Flying above the stars

The one that could save this

But now I know only love can heal our scars

 

I'm the escapist

Flying above the stars

The one to save this

Only love can heal our scars

 

I tried to escape

But I still saw the light in your eyes....

I tried to escape

But still I saw the light in your eyes....

 

I'll be escaping....

 

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(V.ii)

I wait for it

I take my time

I stand in line

You know I'm fine

I wait for you, yeah I wait for you

But you don't wait for me

You don't know how much I want you to see

And you don't know how much this means to me..

 

I am the escapist

Flying above the stars

The one that could save this

But now I know only love can heal our scars

 

I'm for you

But you're not for me

I once thought we could be

But now I see I have to try

Because with you I feel so alive

I know we can make this right

I tried to find you in the night

Then I saw the light in your eyes....

 

I'm the escapist

Flying above the stars

The one to save this

But Only love can heal our scars

 

I tried to find you in the night

Then I saw the light in your eyes....

I tried to find you in the night

Then I saw the light in your eyes....

 

I'll be escaping....

 

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Luminous(v.ii)

 

Am7, F, C/G, G6

 

There was something in the air

And the thought was oh so sweet

Where love and life meet

Down the corner of my street

The city will heal my soul

This time (I know) I'm on a roll

Oh I can feel the bliss

and the ultraviolet rays

We're glowing luminous

As we light the way

 

In the night

I hear music to my ears

Music no one else can hear

Traveling in and out of time

Always running trying to catch a rhyme

Escaping full on flight

Always battling darkness with light

And in the dark we'll glow

And get lost in the echo

Yeah in the dark we'll glow

And get lost in the echo

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Lights On The Horizon(La Chanson De l'avenir)

 

C/G, G6, Am7, F

 

When I look around

I see bridges falling down

I see towers soaring

Past the speed of sound

Just because they added fuel to the fire

Doesn't mean you shouldn't fly any higher

No matter the burning desire

 

Don't give up

And don't give in

Don't be afraid to change a thing

The sun will shine for you again

 

We'll finish what we started

Won't leave dishearted

Just give it your all

Just give it your best

It could be different from all the rest

You'll never know if you never try

It could be blue like the endless sky

 

Don't give up

And don't give in

Don't be afraid to change a thing

The sun will shine for you again

 

The sun will shine for you again(x2)

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Life On The Frontline

(Write chorus)

F(7,8,9), Fm(4,5,6), F(9,10,11), E(13,14)

 

So I left Windsor

Heading for the coast

Where the sun's a blur

Oh honey look and see

Life an adventure that sets you free

You become whoever you want to be

You see whatever you want to see

You let it take you wherever you want to be

 

(Chorus)

 

The sun will always set in the west

Remember the good times

And leave out the rest

Keep looking for that mountain to climb

Even when the world shuts you out

Just say yes without a doubt

 

(Chorus)

 

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Chorus ideas:

 

The truths for knowing

The road/lights will always be glowing

 

You can still win without anyone know

You can lose it all and still be glowing

 

Love's for knowing

Your heart will always be glowing

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"Now my feet won't touch the ground"

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I love One Day too, however my favourite is Where Nobody Knows.

I really like this part however:

So I left Windsor

Heading for the coast

Where the sun's a blur

Oh honey look and see

Life an adventure that sets you free

You become whoever you want to be

You see whatever you want to see

You let it take you wherever you want to be

 

How many have you recorded?

My favourite song from yours James is The Escapist.

 

I love all of the songs, I think they're great. I hate sitting here saying they're all brilliant and giving no constructive criticism but I honestly think they're all great.

 

 

Also I was wondering do you guys read my messages in an English accent because I read yours in American accents.:lol:

Thanks :nice:

 

And yes, I do read yours in an English accent :lol:

:lol: so if I say laugh, are you saying laaaarf

I love One Day too, however my favourite is Where Nobody Knows.

I really like this part however:

So I left Windsor

Heading for the coast

Where the sun's a blur

Oh honey look and see

Life an adventure that sets you free

You become whoever you want to be

You see whatever you want to see

You let it take you wherever you want to be

 

How many have you recorded?

 

Oh cool! Where Nobody Knows is a loud electric guitar song, but I love it acoustically too. :) Thanks, I like those lyrics too. I've recorded about 3-4 I believe. I'll link my Youtube and Soundcloud up here.

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/Lifeoftechnicolor

:lol: so if I say laugh, are you saying laaaarf

 

Yes :lol:

Yes :lol:

 

Oh god :lol:

I'm not actually very posh in my accent to be honest, I mean compared to Americans and to Americans I probably sound posh but to me I don't think I do at all.

Hey at least you guys have accents. I have a Californian accent. And I also say hella. That's a NorCal thing. :lol:

You also say NorCal :lol:

Hey at least you guys have accents. I have a Californian accent. And I also say hella. That's a NorCal thing. :lol:

 

You guys have accents too! To me I don't have an accent but apparently I do.

 

I read this article thing and it said Americans think English have bad hygiene and teeth. I WILL LET YOU KNOW THAT I AM EXTREMELY CLEAN, IN FACT MY FRIENDS THINK I HAVE OCD (I don't, I think) AND MY DENTIST SAYS I HAVE GOOD TEETH :angry::(

 

I do love tea and scones though, very English apparently.

That's a generalization that James and I would never make about you nor any British. WE're both sure you have amazing teeth and look fantastic! :nice:

 

Sorry for speaking for you James.

 

I love tea and scones too :p

Also apparently according to these websites we say "oi oi chip chip, Cheerio, old chap, jolly good" a lot. I do sometimes say "oi oi" and "jolly good", but I don't think I've ever said "old chap"... Or at least seriously....

Hey at least you guys have accents. I have a Californian accent. And I also say hella. That's a NorCal thing. :lol:

 

Most people say I don't really have an accent! :lol:

 

but it's there though. it's there

I swear to you guys that I will save up for this. :wiseguy: :guitarist:

 

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-dove-pro-acoustic-electric-guitar

Also apparently according to these websites we say "oi oi chip chip, Cheerio, old chap, jolly good" a lot. I do sometimes say "oi oi" and "jolly good", but I don't think I've ever said "old chap"... Or at least seriously....

 

I believe you old sport ;)

I swear to you guys that I will save up for this. :wiseguy: :guitarist:

 

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-dove-pro-acoustic-electric-guitar

 

That guitar looks really cool! :surprised: I wouldn't mind giving it a try myself!

I believe you old sport ;)

 

Well Cheerio old chaps! It's been a jolly good night but.... Cor blimey is that the time... I'm off for a shower!

 

Byeeeee :hug:

Okay done. Finally. Check the album out Keaton!

 

Bye Molly! :hug:

Bye Molly!! :nice:

If we're still taking about accents, I probably have a S'uth'n one. :lol: I'm not sure though, if I do have an accent, I'm so used to hearing it I don't notice anymore.

 

Also, I've always wondered what an American accent sounds to someone who has heard a British accent all their life.

Hmmm when I attempt an American accent I sound like Kourtney Kardashian :uhoh::lol:

 

When I first think of American accents, I think of the (I think it's the) California-ish accent.

American accents are so cute!! :awesome:

But, I'm sorry, you guys say aluminium WRONG!!:lol:

A-lllumeni-ummmm

 

Allumineeeeem

 

:lol:

 

They're cute? British accents are cute :wacky:

No, American accents are cute! You say everything all cool :awesome::wacky:

 

From what I've heard Americans say aluminum but it's aluminium, it has an I in it :lol: