Story Behind The Song

This song had many evolutions and ended up being a tribute to many singers and songwriters.

Song Description

This song is about a person who feels very close to the music that he loves. Most of the musicians mentioned are people close to the songwriter's heart. There are word plays, such as "Yesterday," the Beatles "Let it Be" as they made "Seargant Pepper" history. This was a fun song to write.

Lyrics

MY MUSIC
Grew up in New Mexico
Always listened to my radio
Didn't have much, but, hey, what did I know?
I knew I'd always have my music.

Played guitar in a rock 'n roll band
Traveled the country in a dirty, old van
Thought that I could conquer this land
All I needed was my music.

(Tempo speeds up)
It takes me everywhere I want to go
It tells me everything I need to know
Through happy times, my music's ther
At other times, it feels like a prayer

It takes me everywhere I want to go
Reaching me so far within my soul
Music's my strength, it will never go
I'll take you there.

I like to sing like Ole' Nat King Cole
And move like Elvis with his rock 'n roll
Wish I could write like - Manilow
Oh, I'm so grateful for their music.

"Yesterday" the Beatles "Let it Be,"
As they made "Sargeant Pepper" history
John, Paul, George, Ringo - one family
Changing the world with their music.

Then there's Frank - who's beyond compare
And don't forget Madonna, who dares to dare
Simon and Gar - an awesome pair
"And the Beat Goes On' with Sonny and Cher

An "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel
The Beach Boys catch the surf in "Kokomo"
Celilne and Barbara put on quite a show
We love their music.

INSTRUMENTAL

Bob Dylan changed the times
Jim Croche's star will always shine
Richard and Karen made miraculous rhymes
And we'll always love their music.

John Denver gave us "Rocky Mountain High"
And Elton sings his song for Princess Di
Selena, we won't ever say, "Good-bye"
Because we'll always have your music.

It takes me everywhere I want to go
It tells me everything I need to know
Through happy times, my music's there
At other times, it feels like a prayer

It takes me everywhere I want to go
Reaching me so far within my soul
Music's my strength - it will never go
My music - my music - my music - my music!