Album Lyrics & Credits

Native Gratitude 

Music and Lyrics by Sheridan Zuther

Earth, Wind, and Sky 

We exist in realm of space for those we cry 

Death, Immortality 

We ask “Why?” 

No sign of Night or Day when God then breathed LIFE 

all that Water flowed and covered emptiness

Seeds planted

Wisdom sown

Not alone

Looking down

Only She Knows

© 2021 SherSings Publishing (BMI) Lyrics based on the Hindu prayer ‘Nasadiya: the Creation Hymn of Rig Veda’


 

 

Childhood Memories

Music and Lyrics by Ann Hampton Callaway 

Childhood memories 

Live inside me 

Childhood reveries 

Born of the earth and sky 

I am your song 

And I will sing to you 

For all of the years 

I have learned from you today 

Childhood memories 

Blown in from the wind 

Sweetened by North Dakota 

Harvest wheat 

Hearing echoes of when I was three 

In the silo where my voice 

Rose to the dome 

To the sun 

And maybe to God 

Those who came before us on this land 

Left their love in stones 

They carved by hand 

My dad taught me respect 

For treasures we must protect 

Walking in the golden fields 

At sunset 

The new moon gifted me galaxies 

When I need to find a safe place to go 

I go there 

I can feel our ancestors holding me close 

With weathered hands 

And eyes that still sparkle with love 

They’ll always be with me 

Helping me to see 

Miles and miles of sky 

To dream me home, home, home

© 2021 Works of Heart Publishing (ASCAP), For Sheridan Zuther with Love

 

 

Leave Too Soon

Music and Lyrics by Aaron Gabriel

Long dirt road 

Fifty-seven Chevy 

15 years old 

Knowin’ I was ready 

To kiss someone 

Maybe go steady 

Somethin’ fun 

Nothin’ too heavy 

Never been the kind to waste my time with romantic mumbo-jumbo 

It’s more my way to make a lover say: “Where the hell did she go?” 

Carefree kids 

Feet danglin’ off of the 

Old Wood Bridge 

Waiting for that moment 

The planks would pitch 

Trains rolling under 

We’d make a wish 

Never to grow older 

Never been the kind to mourn goodbyes or quote what some wise man spoke 

It’s more my way to make the sages say: “Where the hell did she go?” 

If you lose your way that far up 52 

And stumble on a town that once was all I knew 

Don’t blink too fast or you’re bound to her as you’re travelin’ through 

That little bit of heaven I could not leave too soon 

Summertime job 

Radio station 

Spinnin’ Dolly Parton 

And good ol’ Merle Haggard 

Every Saturday night 

Main Street draggin’ 

Then on Sunday mornin’ 

Back in Chapel prayin’ 

Never been the kind to sermonize or plead some manifesto 

It’s more my way to make a preacher say: “Where the hell did she go?” 

After dusk 

Rowdy and restless 

We’d steal some Bud 

And wander past the fences 

Act so dumb 

We should’ve been arrested 

But we were young 

And so damn impressive 

Never been the kind to make a mess tonight I can’t clean up tomorrow 

It’s more my way to leave you in a haze sayin’: “Where the hell did she go?” 

And if you lose your way that far up 52 

And stumble on a town that was all I knew 

Don’t blink too fast or you’re bound pass her as you’re travelin’ through 

That little bit of heaven I could not leave…

All those sheds and silos, sky for miles and miles 

You held your head up high throughout the years 

Tall and tough, but I knew like a    bird when the wind blew 

I had to fly so far and fast from here 

Back home now 

Forty odd years later 

These prairie houses 

Seen better weather 

Same small town 

Heartland U.S.A 

But I can’t seem to see you in the same way 

Never been the kind to look too deep inside in search of my soul 

But when I try to find that girl again: “Where the hell did she go?” 

Now if you lose your way far up 52 

And stumble on a town that was all I knew 

Don’t blink too fast or you’re bound pass her as you’re travelin’ through 

That little bit of heaven I could not leave too... soon 

Could not leave too soon 

I could not leave too soon 

I could not leave too soon, Too soon, Too soon

 

 

An Afternoon with Irwin

Music and Lyrics by Richie Cole

 

An Afternoon with Irwin

What a magical day

He talked about his mem’ries

They can’t take them away

Well, I heard about Lennie Bruce

When Hugh Hefner was there,

And the Vaudeville days, the movie ways

And how he styled his hair.

 

And thanks to Brenda Vaccaro

Irwin now is my friend

A mind as sharp as an arrow

Stories that never end.

He’s the world’s foremost authority

You can take it from me,

That Afternoon with Irwin, Professor Irwin Corey.

 

From Hollywood to Berwyn, Irwin has seen it all.

He’s gotten his just glory and we’ve all had a ball.

So as times changes throughout comedy,

Irwin still in the man.

He’s never, ever lesser,

He’s the Professor

That Afternoon with Irwin, Professor Irwin Corey!

 

Lucky Me

Music by Richie Cole, Lyrics by Sheridan Zuther and Aaron Gabriel

 

Lucky Me, for the joy in our journey

It’s so good to be Lucky Me

For love on earth and love that’s heavenly

We will be together again

Carefree and oh so very easy

Laughing at the bar ‘til three or four

I’ll be looking for you.

 

Whether we’re way up high

Whether we swing it down low

Anytime is a good time with you

That is why I be, Lucky Me

To dream a little dream to keep

I’m waiting in the wings

And you’re playing a melody

There is no one I’d rather be than Lucky Me!

 

Anytime is a good time with you

That is why I be, Lucky Me

To dream a little dream to keep

I’m waiting in the wings

And you’re playing a melody

That is pure and sweet

You knew someday I’d see

That there is no one

I’d rather be than Lucky Me!

 

Swinging on a Star

Music and Lyrics by Jimmy Van Heusen & Johnny Burke

 

Would you like to swing on a star?  Carry moonbeams home in a jar?

And be better off than you are?  Or would you rather be a mule?

 

A mule is an animal with long funny ears,

He kicks up at anything he hears.

His back is brawny and his brain his weak,

He’s just plain stupid with a stubborn streak

And by the way, if you hate to go to school,

You may grow up to be a mule!

 

Or would you like to swing on star? Carry moonbeams home in a jar?

And be better off than you are?  Or would you rather be a pig?

 

A pig is an animal with dirt on his face, His shoes are a terrible disgrace

He’s got no manners when he eats his food

He’s fat and lazy and extremely rude

But if you don’t care a feather or a fig,

You may grow up to be a pig!

 

Or would you like to swing on star?  Carry moonbeams home in a jar?

And be better off than you are?  Or would you rather be a fish?

 

A fish won’t do anything but swim in a brook

He can’t write his name or read a book

To fool the people is his only thought

And though he’s slippery, he still gets caught

But then if that sort of life is what you wish

You may grow up to be a fish!

 

And all the monkeys aren’t in the zoo

Every day you meet quite a few

So you see it’s all up to you

You can better than you are

You could be Swingin’ on a Star.

You could be better than you are

You could be Swingin’ on a Star.

 

 

 

America The Beautiful

Music by Samuel Ward, Lyrics by Katharine Lee Bates

 

Oh beautiful, for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain

America, sweet America
God done shed his grace on thee
He crowned thy good, yes he did, in brotherhood
From sea to shining sea

 

Oh beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife
Who more than self, their country loved
And mercy more than life

America, America may God thy gold refine
'Til all success be nobleness
And every gain divine.

 

O beautiful for patriot dream

That sees beyond the years,

Thine alabaster cities gleam

Undimmed by human tears!

America! America!

God shed His grace on thee,

And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea!

 

 

 

Richest One

Music and Lyrics by Bill Carter

 

If I had a dollar for every time

You broke my heart

And messed up my mind

I'd be the Richest One,

I'd be the Richest One,

In the world.

 

If bad times paid interest,

I'd have you to thank

Be driving a new car,

I'd have money in the bank

And I'd be the Richest One,

I'd be the Richest One,

In the world.

 

Money can't buy love,

The kind I dream of,

It's so hard to find a good man's touch

In the morning when I rise

Baby, I'd give up every single dime.

 

If teardrops were diamonds

From the African mines

If heartaches were silver,

My whole life would shine.

And I'd be the Richest One,

I'd be the Richest One,

In the world

Oh, yes I would

 

No, money can't buy love,

The kind I dream of,

It's so hard to find a good man's touch

In the morning when I rise

Baby, I'd give up every single dime!

 

If teardrops were diamonds

From the African mines

If heartaches were silver

My whole life would shine

And I'd be the Richest One

I'd be the Richest One

I'd be the Richest One,

All over the world, Yes, I would

 

I'd have yachts in the Riviera,

A mansion in Spain,

Oil wells in Texas,

Big diamond rings,

I would go where I wanna go

Be where I wanna be,

Do what I wanna do

I'd be the Richest One

I'd be the Richest One

In the world!

Oh yes, I would!

 

 

 

Fabulous

Music and Lyrics by Sheridan Zuther, Aaron Gabriel, Ginny Luke

 

Fabulous, you look so fabulous!

Oh Fabulous! You look so fabulous!

 

Feel the night, the night is calling

Feel it burnin inside

You got the right, to bring out the baddest

Side of yourself tonight

 

Put on your best, your best dress baby

The one with the slit up the side

The world is a mess, forget all the rest

The feelin’ makes you come alive

 

Put it in drive, step on the gas

Boss up and hit your stride

Spark up a light, get into motion

It’s time for a joy ride

 

Put on your best, your best dress baby

The one with the slit up the side

This ain’t no test, forget all the rest

The feelin’ makes you come alive

 

Fabulous, you look so fabulous!

Oh Fabulous! You look so fabulous, fabulous!

 

Gotta ride, get away this time.

Wind in your hair, Moon in the sky

Open the door, it’s calling you forward

Leg up, it’s justified!

 

Fabulous, you all look fabulous!

Oh Fabulous! You all look fabulous!

 

Look at us, Fabulous.  Look at us, we’re Fabulous!

Look at us, so Fabulous.  Look at us, we’re Fabulous!

 

 

 

Tale of the Oyster

Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter

Down by the sea lived a lonesome oyster
Every day getting sadder and moister
He found his home life awf'lly wet
And longed to travel with the upper set
Poor little oyster.

Fate was kind to that oyster we know
When one day the chef from the Park Casino
Saw that oyster lying there
And said "I'll put you on my bill of fare."
Lucky little oyster.

See him on his silver platter
Watching the queens of fashion chatter
Hearing the wives of millionaires
Discuss their marriages and their love affairs
Thrilled little oyster.

See that bivalve social climber
Feeding the rich Mrs. Hoggenheimer
Think of his joy as he gaily glides
Down to the middle of her gilded insides
Proud little oyster.

After lunch Mrs. H. complains
And says to her hostess, "I've got such pains
I came to town on my yacht today

But I think I’d better hurry back to Oyster Bay.”
Scared little oyster.

Off they go through the troubled tide
The yacht rolling madly from side to side
They're tossed about ‘til that fine young oyster
Finds that it's time he should quit his cloister
Up comes the oyster.

Back once more where he started from
He murmured, "I haven't a single qualm
For I've had a taste of society
And society has had a taste of me."
Wise little oyster.

 

 

 

(Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai

Music by Milton De Lugg and Lyrics by Bob Hilliard

 

Now, who's gonna kiss me,

Who's gonna thrill me,

Who’s gonna hold me tight?

I’m right around the corner in the phone booth,

And I wanna be with you tonight!

 

Why did I tell you I was goin' to Shanghai?

I want to be with you tonight.

Why did I holler I was goin' to Shanghai?

I want to be with you tonight!

 

It was just a little misunderstanding

That a kiss on the cheek could patch

I need you so badly

I'd gladly start all over from scratch

 

Why did I tell you it was bye-bye for Shanghai?

I'm even allergic to rice.

Why don't you stop me when I talk about Shanghai?

It's just a lover's device!

 

Who's gonna kiss me,

Who's gonna thrill me,

Who's gonna hold me tight?

I'm right around the corner in the phone booth,

And I wanna be with you tonight!

 

Now why did I tell you it was bye-bye for Shanghai?

I can’t even eat rice.

Why didn't you stop me when I talk about Shanghai?

It's just my loving device!

 

Who's gonna kiss me?

Who's gonna thrill me?

Who's gonna hold me tight?

I'm right around the corner in the phone booth.

(I haven’t a got a nickel!)

I'm right around the corner in the phone booth.

And I wanna, I wanna be with you tonight!

 

 

 

I’m Going to Go Back There Someday

Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher (from ‘The Muppet Movie’ 1979)

 

This looks familiar,

Vaguely familiar,

Almost unreal yet,

It’s too soon to feel yet,

Close to my soul and yet so far away.

I’m going to go back there someday.

 

Sun rises, night falls,

Sometimes the sky calls.

Is that a song there, and do I belong there?

I’ve never been there but I know the way.

I’m going to go back there someday.

 

Come and go with me

It’s more fun to share.

We’ll both be completely at home in mid-air.

We’re flying, not walking, on feather-less wings.

We can hold on to love

Like invisible strings…

 

There’s not a word yet

For old friends who’ve just met

Part heaven, part space

Or have I found my place?

You can just visit

But I plan to stay.

I’m going to go back there someday.

I’m going to go back there someday.

 

 

 

Rise of the Rest

Music and Lyrics by Aaron Gabriel

 

Start on a mornin’ high that always ends low.

I can barely move with all these worries in tow.

There’s no one in my corner as I face the final blow,

So hear me before I go.

 

I’ve been down so long I can’t look up.

I give everything but it’s never enough.

Now my heart’s so full, it’s about to erupt

And my tears are all dried up.

 

The rain may come down hard but it makes the flowers bloom.

A seed can be buried for years and still hold perfume.

A bird has to fall a few times if it wants to leave the nest.

Get ready for the rise of the rest,

I’m ready for the rise of the rest… of the rest!

 

I can stand up for something though I can’t use my feet.

Don’t tell me life is bitter when I know it can be sweet!

Don’t stay in my kitchen, [if you] can’t stand the heat

My light will shine even in the darkest street!

 

I think it’s good to know things are not what they seem.

I am stronger now for swimming up stream.

I had to walk uphill so everyone could see.

I realize the dream!

 

The rain may come down hard but it makes the flowers bloom.

A seed can be buried for years and still hold perfume.

A bird has to fall a few times if it wants to leave the nest.

Get ready for the rise of the rest

I’m ready for the rise of the rest… of the rest!

 

All my life I’ve been told to lay down and stay.

All my life I’ve been told, but not today… not today!

 

The rain may come down hard but it makes the flowers bloom.

A seed can be buried for years and still hold perfume.

A bird has to fall a few times if it wants to leave the nest.

Get ready for the rise of the rest,

I’m ready for the rise of the rest,

Get ready for the rise of the rest,

I’m ready for the rise of the rest,

This is the rise of the rest!