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My Musical Life 7-12-26

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July 12th, 2026

#14 Hitchin’ a Ride (Vanity Fare) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
A thumb goes up, a car goes by
It’s nearly one A.M. and here am I
Hitchin’ a ride, hitchin’ a ride
Gotta get me home before the morning light🪄
I got no fare to ride a train
I’m nearly drowin’ in the pouring rain
Hitchin’ a ride, hitchin’ a ride
Gotta get me home to my baby’s side🪄
Ride, ride, ride, hitchin’ a ride
Ride, ride, ride, hitchin’ a ride🪄
Long distance call I got today
She sounded lonely so I’m on my way
Hitchin’ a ride, hitchin’ a ride
Gotta get me home, to keep her satisfied🪄
Ride, ride, ride, hitchin’ a ride
Ride, ride, ride, hitchin’ a ride🪄
A thumb goes up, a car goes by
Oh, won’t somebody stop and help a guy?
Hitchin’ a ride, hitchin’ a ride
Been away too long from my baby’s side🪄
Ride, ride, ride, hitchin’ a ride
Ride, ride, ride, hitchin’ a ride🪄
Ride, ride
Ride, ride
Ride, ride

My Musical Life 7-11-26

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July 11th, 2026

#13 Make It with You (Bread) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
Hey, have you ever tried
Really reaching out for the other side?
I may be climbing on rainbows
But baby, here goes🪄
Dreams, they’re for those who sleep
Life is for us to keep
And if you’re wondering what this song is leading to
I want to make it with you
I really think that we could make it, girl🪄
No, you don’t know me well
In every little thing only time will tell
But you believe the things that I do
And we’ll see it through🪄
Life can be short or long
Love can be right or wrong
And if I chose the one I’d like to help me through
I’d like to make it with you
I really think that we could make it, girl🪄
Baby, you know that dreams, they’re for those who sleep
Life, it’s for us to keep
And if I chose the one I’d like to help me through
I’d like to make it with you
I really think that we could make it, girl

My Musical Life 7-10-26

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July 10th, 2026

#12 Everything Is Beautiful (Ray Stevens) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Red and yellow, black and white
They are precious in his sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world🪄
Everything is beautiful in its own way
Like a starry summer night
On a snow covered winter’s day
And everybody’s beautiful in their own way
Under God’s heaven
The world’s gonna find the way🪄
There is none so blind
As he who will not see
We must not close up minds
We must let our thoughts be free🪄
For every hour that passes by
You know the world gets a little bit older
It’s time to realize that people lies
In the eyes of the beholder🪄
And everything is beautiful in its own way
Like a starry summer night
On a snow covered winter’s day, ah, sing it children
Everybody’s beautiful in their own way
Under God’s heaven
The world’s gonna find a way🪄
We shouldn’t care about the length of his hair
Of the color of his skin
Don’t worry about what shows from without
But the love that lives within🪄
And we’re gonna get old again now
Everything is gonna work out fine
Just take a little time to look on the good side my friend
And straighten it out in your mind🪄
And everything is beautiful in its own way
Like a starry summer night
On a snow covered winter’s day, ah, sing it children
Everybody’s beautiful in their own way
Under God’s heaven
The world’s gonna find a way, one more time🪄
Everything is beautiful in its own way
Like a starry summer night
On a snow covered winter’s day

My Musical Life 7-9-26

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July 9th, 2026

#11 Mama Told Me (Not To Come) (Three Dog Night) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
Want some whiskey in your water?
Sugar in your tea?
What’s all these crazy questions they’re askin’ me?
This is the craziest party that could ever be
Don’t turn on the lights ’cause I don’t wanna see🪄
Mama told me not to come
Mama told me not to come
That ain’t the way to have fun, no (uh-uh)🪄
Open up the window, let some air into this room
I think I’m almost chokin’ from the smell of stale perfume
And that cigarette you’re smokin’ ’bout scare me half to death
Open up the window, sucker, let me catch my breath🪄
Mama told me not to come
Mama told me not to come
That ain’t the way to have fun, son
That ain’t the way to have fun, son (oh, yeah!)🪄
The radio is blastin’, someone’s knockin’ at the door
I’m lookin’ at my girlfriend, she’s passed out on the floor
I seen so many things I ain’t never seen before
Don’t know what it is, I don’t wanna see no more🪄
Mama told me not to come
Mama told me not to come
She said, (“That ain’t the way to have fun, son”)
(“That ain’t the way to have fun, no”)🪄
Mama told me, mama told me
Mama told me, told me, told me
Mama told me
Oh, yeah
Mama told me, not to go…🪄
That ain’t the way to have fun, no
That ain’t the way to have fun, son
That ain’t the way to have fun, no (look at you)
That ain’t the way to have fun, son🪄
Listen to mama, listen to me baby
Mama told me, not to go…🪄
That ain’t the way to have fun, no (yeah!)
That ain’t the way to have fun, son (somebody tell ’em)
That ain’t the way to have fun, no (mama)
That ain’t the way to have fun, son

My Musical Life 7-8-26

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July 8th, 2026

#10 Band Of Gold (Freda Payne) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
Now that you’re gone
All that’s left is a band of gold
All that’s left of the dreams I hold
Is a band of gold
And the memories of what love could be
If you were still here with me🪄
You took me from the shelter of my mother, I had never known
Or loved any other
We kissed after taking vows
But that night on our honeymoon
We stayed in separate rooms🪄
I wait in the darkness of my lonely room
Filled with sadness, filled with gloom
Hoping soon
That you’ll walk back through that door
And love me like you tried before🪄
Since you’ve been gone
All that’s left is a band of gold
All that’s left of the dreams I hold
Is a band of gold
And the dream of what love could be
If you were still here with me🪄
Oh, don’t you know that I wait
In the darkness of my lonely room
Filled with sadness, filled with gloom
Hoping soon
That you’ll walk back through that door
And love me like you tried before🪄
Since you’ve been gone
All that’s left is a band of gold
All that’s left of the dreams I hold
Is a band of gold
And the dream of what love could be
If you were still here with me🪄
Since you’ve been gone
All that’s left is a band of gold

My Musical Life 7-7-26

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July 7th, 2026

#9 Let It Be (The Beatles)👍🏼

Lyrics:
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be🪄
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be🪄
And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be🪄
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be🪄
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be🪄
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be, be🪄
And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shinin’ until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be🪄
And let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be🪄
And let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

My Musical Life 7-6-26

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July 6th, 2026

#8 Get Ready (Rare Earth)👍🏼

Lyrics:
I never met a girl could make me feel the way that you do
(You’re all right)
Whenever I’m asked what makes a my dreams real
I tell ’em you do
(You’re outta sight)
Well tweedle dee, tweedle dum
Look out baby now here I come🪄
I’m bringin’ you a love that’s true yeah, get ready (get ready, get ready)
I’ll stop makin’ love to you, get ready (get ready, get ready)🪄
Get ready, ’cause here I come (I said I’m on my way)
Get ready, ’cause here I come🪄
If you wanna play hide and seek with love, let me remind ya
(You’re all right)
The lovin’ you’re gonna miss, and the time it takes to find ya
(You’re outta sight)
Well tweedle dee, tweedle dum
Look out baby now here I come🪄
I’m bringin’ you a love that’s true yeah, get ready (get ready, get ready)
I’ll stop makin’ love to you, get ready (get ready, get ready)🪄
Get ready, ’cause here I come (I said I’m on my way)
Get ready, ’cause here I come🪄
If all of my friends shouldn’t want me to, I think I’ll understand
(You’re alright)
I hope I get to you before they do ’cause, that’s how I planned it
(You’re outta sight)
Well fee-fi fo-fo-fum, look out baby, said here I come🪄
I’m bringin’ you a love that’s true yeah, get ready (get ready, get ready)
I’ll stop makin’ love to you, get ready (get ready, get ready)🪄
Get ready, ’cause here I come (I said I’m on my way now)
Get ready, ’cause here I come (oh)🪄
If you wanna play hide and seek with love, let me remind ya
(You’re all right)
The lovin’ you’re gonna miss, and the time it takes to find ya
(You’re outta sight)
Well tweedle dee, tweedle dum
Look out baby now here I come🪄
I’m bringin’ you a love that’s true yeah, get ready (get ready, get ready)
I’ll stop makin’ love to you, get ready (get ready, get ready)🪄
Get ready, ’cause here I come (I said I’m on my way now)
Get ready, ’cause here I come (oh)🪄
Get ready, ’cause here I come (hey, get ready, baby)
Get ready, ’cause here I come (you gotta get ready, ready)
Get ready, ’cause here I come (baby here I come)

My Musical Life 7-5-26

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July 5th, 2026

#7 I’ll Be There (Jackson 5) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I’ll be there (I’ll be there)🪄
I’ll reach out my hand to you
I’ll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I’ll be there (I’ll be there)🪄
And oh, I’ll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I’m so glad that I found you
I’ll be there with a love that’s strong
I’ll be your strength
I’ll keep holdin’ on (holdin’ on)
Yes I will, yes I will🪄
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, girl, is all I’m after
Whenever you need me, I’ll be there (I’ll be there)
I’ll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
With unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name and I’ll be there (I’ll be there)🪄
And oh, I’ll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I’m so glad that I found you
I’ll be there with a love that’s strong
I’ll be your strength
I’ll keep holdin’ on
Ooh ooh ooh
Yes I will (holdin’ on, holdin’ on)
Yes I will🪄
If you should ever find someone new
I know he better be good to you
‘Cause if he doesn’t
I’ll be there (I’ll be there)🪄
Don’t you know, baby, yeah, yeah
I’ll be there, I’ll be there
Just call my name, I’ll be there (I’ll be there)
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh
I’ll be there, I’ll be there
Whenever you need me, I’ll be there (I’ll be there)🪄
Don’t you know, baby
I’ll be there, I’ll be there
Just call my name, I’ll be there (I’ll be there)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I’ll be there

My Musical Life 7-4-26

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July 4th, 2026

#6 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (Diana Ross) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
If you need me, call me
No matter where you are
No matter how far
Just call my name
I’ll be there in a hurry
On that you can depend and never worry🪄
No wind, (no wind)
No rain, (no rain)
Nor winter’s cold
Can stop me, babe
(Oh, babe) baby (baby)
If you’re my goal🪄
No wind, (no wind)
No rain, (no rain)
Can stop me, babe
If you wanna go🪄
I know, I know you must follow the sun
Wherever it leads
But remember
If you should fall short of your desires
Remember life holds for you one guarantee
You’ll always have me🪄
And if you should miss my lovin
One of these old days
If you should ever miss the arms
That used to hold you so close, or the lips
That used to touch you so tenderly
Just remember what I told you
The day I set you free🪄
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Ain’t no valley low enough
Ain’t no river wild enough
To keep me from you🪄
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Ain’t no valley low enough
(Say it again)
Ain’t no river wild enough
To keep me from you🪄
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Nothing can keep me
Keep me from you🪄
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Ain’t no valley low enough
(Say it again)
Ain’t no river wild enough
To keep me from you🪄
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Nothing can keep me
To keep me from you

My Musical Life 7-3-26

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July 3rd, 2026

#5 War (Edwin Starr) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, uhh
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Say it again, y’all
War, huh (good God)
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, listen to me, oh🪄
War, I despise
‘Cause it means destruction of innocent lives
War means tears to thousands of mother’s eyes
When their sons go off to fight
And lose their lives🪄
I said, war, huh (good God, y’all)
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, just say it again
War (whoa), huh (oh Lord)
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, listen to me🪄
It ain’t nothing but a heart-breaker
(War) Friend only to The Undertaker
Oh, war it’s an enemy to all mankind
The thought of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest
Within the younger generation
Induction then destruction
Who wants to die? Oh🪄
War, huh (good God y’all)
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Say it, say it, say it
War (uh-huh), huh (yeah, huh)
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, listen to me🪄
It ain’t nothing but a heart-breaker
(War) It’s got one friend that’s The Undertaker
Oh, war, has shattered many a young man’s dreams
Made him disabled, bitter and mean
Life is much too short and precious
To spend fighting wars each day
War can’t give life
It can only take it away, oh🪄
War, huh (good God y’all)
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, say it again🪄
War (whoa), huh (oh Lord)
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, listen to me🪄
It ain’t nothing but a heart breaker
(War) Friend only to The Undertaker, woo
Peace, love and understanding, tell me
Is there no place for them today?
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord knows there’s got to be a better way, oh🪄
War, huh (God y’all)
What is it good for? You tell me (nothing)
Say it, say it, say it, say it🪄
War (good God), huh (now, huh)
What is it good for?
Stand up and shout it (nothing)