Backing Track provided by Gilad Perry, Youtube

For a listen ==> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/it-could-happen-today

IT COULD HAPPEN TODAY

Wake in my easy chair again

Headin’ on three a.m.

Sea aquarium screensaver on my TV

Flippin’ through Netflix shows

Seen most of ‘em you know

YouTube war news brings pain and misery

Could be today, could be tomorrow, no time to borrow

You got Trump’s Big Ugly Bill

Bibi out for the kill

‘Independence’ Day was just yesterday

But there’s nothin’ independent

‘Bout a bought-off president

And it seems the whole world has turned away

Could be today, could be tomorrow, no time, no time to borrow, oh

CHORUS

It could happen today

Oh, it could happen tomorrow

Whatever it, whatever it may be

Weatherwarfare

Biowarfare

Nuclear holocaust, we’ll hafta wait an’ see, yeah

Now, it’s still the middle of night

Catch more sleep I might

But I can’t shake this feeling, a bad moon ahead

‘Cuz the Devil’s doin’ the dealin’

And the Devil’s doin’ the stealin’

And I’m feelin’ fortunate to be layin’ in a warm bed, ‘cuz

It could be today, could be tomorrow, the end of sorrow, yeah

CHORUS

Oh, it could happen today

Oh and it could happen tomorrow

Whatever it, whatever it may be

We got weatherwarfare

Biowarfare

Nuclear holocaust, we’ll hafta wait an’ see, oh

[Music]

Oh, it could happen today, no more pain, no more sorrow..yeah

It could happen today

It could happen tomorrow

Whatever, whatever, whatever it may be

They got weatherwarfare

Biowarfare

Nuclear holocaust, I guess we’ll hafta wait, wait, wait an’ see..yeah

Could be today, could be tomorrow, end of all sorrow

© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

Backing Track provided by JamTracksChannel, Youtube.

For a listen ==> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/aint-one-of-us-worthy

AIN’T ONE OF US WORTHY

V1

As hard as this life sometimes seems

I hate the thought of leavin’ here

Gettin’ older, mostly used up

Soon, I’ll disappear

Much as I sit back

No way to fit in

I cut myself some slack

We’ve all been known to sin

CHORUS

Ain’t one of us worthy

Ain’t one of us worthy

Ain’t one of us worthy of Heaven

Not one of us worthy, no

V2

‘Cuz as bad as things are at the top

Down here, things ain’t much better

Bent so far, the Golden Rule

Nobody stays together, no

Sometimes I wonder why

We haven’t taken the fall

Lovers of the lie

To the Devil handin’ it all

Ain’t one of us worthy

Ain’t one of us worthy

Ain’t one of us worthy of Heaven

Not one of us worthy

[Music]

No, ain’t one of us worthy of Heaven

Not one of us worthy

V3

In the end God will decide

Who lives the celestial star

In the end God will decide

Who, other than Him, can reach that far

‘Cuz there you go again

Bein’ a dick again

Up to your old tricks

Losin’ another friend

Ain’t one of us worthy, no

Ain’t one of us worthy, no

Ain’t one of us worthy of Heaven

No, not one of us worthy..

© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

Just noticed my rhyme scheme differs from verse to verse, dang....now how did that happen? Probably 'cuz I wrote some of it while working on my phone and then the rest when I got home at my computer. Oh, well, such is life.

Backing track provided by Backing Tracks Center, YouTube.

For a listen ===> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/1984-blues

1984 BLUES

V1

They don’t want you on a plane

They don’t want you on a train

They don’t want you in a car

They don’t want you going very far

They want you on a scooter

Home on your computer

AI as your tutor, yeah

V2

Oh, and they want you behind a gate

Being nobody great

Dependent upon the state

Psychotropics, the bait

Oh, and they want you on a scooter

Home on your computer

A blowup doll your suitor

CHORUS

Oh, and you can’t say Orwell

No, you can’t say Orwell

No, you can’t say Orwell didn’t have a clue

Awh, ‘cuz looks like 1984 has come true, yeh

V3

They don’t want you on a plane

They don’t want you on a train

They don’t want you in a house

Want you timid as a mouse

Oh, and they want you on a scooter

Home on your computer

AI as your tutor

[Music]

V4

Oh, and they want you tracked and traced

On earth, every single face

The entire human-race

They want us erased

Oh, and they want you on a scooter

Home on your computer

A blowup doll your suitor, yeah

CHORUS

Oh, and you can’t say Orwell

No, you can’t say Orwell

You can’t say Orwell didn’t have a clue

Awh, ‘cuz ooks like 1984 has come true..

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LIVING IN JUBILATION

Flat earth

Or, spinning globe

We’re all here for the duration

Why do we bicker?

Why do we dicker with the Devil?

‘Cuz we should be living in jubilation

Big Bang

Or, Creationism

It’s a matter of interpretation

Why do we bicker?

Why do we dicker with the Devil? Yeah

We should be living in jubilation

CHORUS

Living in jubilation

Living in jubilation

Let the Devil take a vacation, yeah

Oh, ‘cuz we should be living in jubilation

By faith

Or, by works

I believe it’s a combination

Why do we bicker?

Why do we dicker with the Devil? Oh, why?

‘Cuz we should be living in jubilation

CHORUS

Living in jubilation

Living in jubilation

Let the Devil, let that ol’ devil take a vacation

Oh, ‘cuz we should be living in jubilation, yeah, oh ‘cuz

[Bridge]

This is the day the Father has made

This is the day the Father has made

The Father Almighty, this is the day He has made, yeah

Oh, and we should be living in jubilation

CHORUS

Living in jubilation

Living in jubilation

Let the Devil, that ol’ devil take a vacation

Oh, ‘cuz we should be living in jubilation

Living in jubilation

We should be living in jubilation

Let the Devil, let the Devil take a long vacation

Oh, ‘cuz we should be living in jubilation..

© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

Cool Backing Track provided by MJ's Backing Tracks and Studio. Find him on YouTube!

For a listen ==> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/lovely-day-for-a-picnic

LOVELY DAY FOR A PICNIC

[Chorus 1]

What a lovely day

Lovely day for a picnic

We got vultures dining on what’s left of an armadillo

Yes, it’s a lovely day

A lovely day for a picnic

We got vultures dining on what’s left of an armadillo

V1

And they’re taking turns

Polite to one another

They’re ‘a taking turns

Flipping that carcass over

Now big ol’dog comes along

Vultures gettin’ nervous

But they’re standing their ground

Scavenging is their purpose, yeah

[Chorus 1]

What a lovely day

Lovely day for a picnic

We got vultures dining on what’s left of an armadillo

Yes, it’s a lovely day

A lovely day for a picnic

We got vultures dining on what’s left of an armadillo

V2

Now, three hours later

In the stickiest of sun

Them vultures still goin’ at it

Gettin’ the job done

Reminds of the government

Swoopin’ in for the kill

Everything the government does

Against the people’s will

[Chorus 2]

What a lovely day

Lovely day for a picnic

We got vultures dining on what’s left of America

Yes, it’s a lovely day

A lovely day for a picnic

We got vultures dining on what’s left of America

[Music]

[Chorus 3]

What a lovely day

Lovely day for a picnic

We got vultures dining on what’s left of an armadillo

Yes, it’s a lovely day

A lovely day for a picnic

Oh, we got vultures dining on what’s left of America, oooh-oooh, oooh-oooh

© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

For a listen ===> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/what-happened-to-our-love

Any feedback is welcome, R.

WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR LOVE

I don’t know what happened, what happened to our love

I don’t know what happened, what happened to our love

You an’ me used to fit like a fine pair ‘a gloves, yes we did!

Could it be you’ve fallen, fallen for somebody new?

Could it be you’ve fallen, fallen for somebody new?

Side-steppin’ on my heart from here to Kalamazoo

A woman always knows when somethin’ ain’t right

I said, a woman always knows when somethin’ ain’t right

And I’ve been waitin’ home for you, hon to call all night, yes I have, yes sirry!

[Music]

I don’t know what happened, what happened to our love

No, I don’t know what happened, what happened to our love

You an’ me used to fit like a pair ‘a fine gloves

Now, I heard it through the grapevine you were dancin’ with her

Yeah, I heard it through the grapevine you were dancin’ with her

Well, don’t be creepin’ around here, hon the mornin’ after, no-no-no!

Now I know what happened, what happened to our love

I said, now I know what happened, what happened to our love

Well, there’s no better time, hon to be takin’ off the gloves

[Music]

Now I know what happened, what happened to our love

Oh, yes, now I know what happened, what happened to our love

There’s no better time, hon to be takin’ off the gloves, I’m takin’ ‘em off-off-off!

[Music]

Adlib: I knew I shouldn’t of, should ‘a never, would’ve-could’ve should’ve..

© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

For a listen ===> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/chased-my-baby-across-the-usa

Very cool backing track by Randy Soller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnq8wABENgk

Yours,

Renee

CHASED MY BABY ACROSS THE USA

Ooooh-ooooh-ooooh

Well, I chased my baby, chased my baby across the USA

From Connecticut to San Diego took that bus all the way

Called him up in Columbus, tell him I’d be there in two days

That ol’ Greyhound, she wasn’t exactly a nice ride

That ol’ Greyhound, she wasn’t exactly a nice ride

But for a hundred bucks or so I could easily set aside my pride

Well, my baby was a cook at the Cote D’Azur in San Diego

My baby was a cook at the Cote D’Azur in San Diego

We couldn’t afford to eat there but that’s the way it goes

Well, I got bored one day when my baby was hard at work

Yeah, I got bored one day when my baby was hard at work

I stole a carton of Marlborough cigarettes and got arrested, yes I did

Cops threw me in the juvenile detention jail for three days

I was bangin’ my head on the wall in that jailhouse for three days

The same jail as the Cleveland Elementary School shooter, yes-sirry!

[Music]

Well, they finally released me, judge said in San Diego, I couldn’t stay

Yeah, they finally released me, judge said I had to go home straight away

Well, that’s what I get for chasin’ my baby across the USA..

[Music]

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Ability To Dance

© 2025 Barry Williams Lyrics

Music and vocals AI Blues Band

[Intro Music]

Here’s some wisdom…

My Daddy dropped on me.

Live your life like this son…

And you’ll live your life free.

(he said)

Always help your brothers,

Don’t be scared to take a stand.

March to your own drummer,

If it means leaving the band.

If it feels wrong don’t you do it,

That’s what it means to be a man....

[chorus]

Wake up every morning,

and thank God for the chance.

To listen to his music,

And your ability to dance.

(whoo)

[guitar solo]

Say exactly what you mean

Always look them in the eye

Trust what your gut is saying,

Cause your gut's probly right.

Don’t give up on your dreams

And you’ll live a happy life.

(Whooo Lawd)

[guitar solo]

[chorus]

Wake up every morning

and thank God for the chance

To listen to his music

And your ability to dance

Now go listen to his music

and show him how you dance

[Outro]

Close

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This is a lyric I pretty much wrote while driving my car down the freeway; recording it on notepad on my iphone. Then, I tweaked the lyric this morning and it turned out to be 12-Bar Blues of which I don't know how to play other than the chord progression. I guess, you'll have to use your imagination and I appreciate that very much!

Thank you for listening ===> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/sad-faces

SAD FACES

Is it just me or is unhappy people all that I see?

Is it just me or does everyone feel crappy as can be?

I’m just one of many sad faces driving down the freeway

Stop off at the drug store, babies sniffling and coughing, don’t look happy to me

And it’s mostly cloudy today in the land of milk and money

And I’m lookin’ hard but I don’t see any kind ‘a leeway

[Chorus]

Just one of many sad faces driving down the freeway

Just one of many sad faces driving down the freeway

Oooh-oooh-oooh

Call you on the phone you’re all alone, alone just like me

Ever since the lock-downs things just ain’t the way they used to be

And I’m searchin’ for the right words to say but there’s no leeway

[Bridge]

And it breaks my heart, tears my guts apart

Yes, it breaks my heart, tears my guts apart

How far, how far we have fallen

[Chorus]

Just one of many sad faces driving down the freeway

Just one of many sad faces driving down the freeway

Oooh-oooh-oooh

Is it just me or is unhappy people all that I see?

Is it just me or does everyone feel crappy as can be?

I’m just one of many sad faces driving down the freeway, oooh-oooh

© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

Backing track by AUsher Tracks, YouTube. And the end sucks 'cuz the track goes on for a few more minutes of which this ditty doesn't warrant, anyway, thank you for listening ===> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/frog-in-my-throat-blues

FROG IN MY THROAT BLUES

Got a frog in my throat

Got a frog in my throat

Since my baby’s been gone got a big ol’ frog in my throat

Like all he ever wrote

There’s a leak in my boat

There’s a leak in my boat

Since my baby’s been gone there’s a big ol’ leak in my boat

I could use a raincoat

There’s a fog in my brain

There’s a fog in my brain

Since my baby’s been gone there’s a big ol’ fog in my brain

Three days nothin’ but rain

Hoo-hoo-oooh-oooh, Hoo-hoo-oooh-oooh

Hoo-hoo-oooh-oooh, Hoo-hoo-oooh-oooh

Findin’ it hard to keep afloat

Got a frog in my throat

Got a frog in my throat

Since my baby’s been gone got a big ol’ frog in my throat

Like all he ever wrote..

© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

Well enough of my imagination, lets give you my new creation. (ai's creation using my lyrics to be accurate)

https://youtu.be/dA21iyXbBuU

Solitary Throne

[Verse 1]

She’s gone forever, no turning back this time,

Drew the line, now she’s living in my mind.

Pretend I'm happy, lost in life alone,

Skeptical of love, on my solitary throne.

[Chorus]

Echoes of her memory, with every step I take,

Tears keep falling down, it’s hard not to hesitate.

My fragile heart now torn, her memory still held dear.

Now fallin' in love again is what I fear.

[Verse 2]

She used to sleep so softly on a pillow made of silk,

Hair untamed and free, complexion white as milk.

Longing for her laughter, craving for her smile,

But she’s gone forever, can't go on another mile.

[Chorus]

Echoes of her memory, with every step I take,

Tears keep falling down, it’s hard not to hesitate.

My fragile heart now torn, her memory still held dear.

Now fallin' in love again is what I fear.

[Bridge]

In the shadows of the night, I'm cryin' out her name,

All the love we had, gone and I'm the one to blame.

Still, I hope she finds what she’s searches for,

But deep inside I know, my heart's a broken door.

[Chorus]

Echoes of her memory, with every step I take,

Tears keep falling down, it’s hard not to hesitate.

My fragile heart now torn, her memory still held dear

Now fallin' in love again is what I fear.

[Outro]

She’s gone forever, but her spirit lingers on,

In the depths of my heart, her memory’s never gone.

Link: Stream Blue Lights by The Corking Crack Band | Listen online for free on SoundCloud

You can ignore the silly bits (especially at the end). They're just there as this will be on an album and I'm trying to help keep it from being too dark. Hopefully it'll work in an album context - I do strange albums!

Lyric:

Blue lights, blue lights.

In a room where you didn’t belong.

Blue lights, blue lights.

He played your favourite song.

You asked if he’d be your first love,

Though he led you of all the way.

His firm hand pressed on your back, dear,

Whispering what you should say.

Blue lights, blue lights.

He played your favourite song.

Blue lights, blue lights.

Feigned love was quickly gone.

And you knew that he had hurt you:

Beyond pain, beyond right and wrong.

He stole without thought and never was caught,

And you’ve held that pain so long.

Do you fear that you lost it?

- That special piece of your soul.

Is it to hope or regret,

That in long nights your tears call?

Blue lights, blue lights.

He played your favourite song.

Blue lights, blue lights.

It’s not the loss that made you strong:

It’s not aching away in the darkness.

It’s not fearing it might come again.

It’s not holding yourself in comfort.

It’s not hoping the pain may still wane.

It’s in living each day with the memory.

It’s the strength to still play that song.

It’s in shining that light on the monster,

And telling it you're brave and strong.

Your soul it never was stolen,

It was bruised but it is with you life long.

You have risen from depths I can’t fathom,

And you still play that beautiful song .

Because beauty, my love, is everlasting;

It’s grows fierce in the most fertile shit.

Each smile you bear is a victory,

Over a man who’s not worth your spit.

He may have hurt and scarred you;

Made marks that will always last,

But you know he can’t control you,

From the blue hue of the past.

Yes, the strength lies not in anger,

In pain of things long gone.

It’s in your Spirit, Heart and Soul,

Every time you play that song.

Blue lights, blue lights.

Fading amidst the dawn.

Blue lights, blue lights.

Flicker as hope is born.

Blue lights, blue lights.

You play your favourite song.

Blue lights, blue lights.

And that’s how I know you’re so strong.

Re. the song, I am deeply worried that in my eagerness to cram in the lyric I wanted to, the section between 2-4 minutes winds up monotonous. I really don't want to cull the lyric or add in separating sections that will only extend the already long song. The only option is to move some of that lyric into a bridge/middle 8. I'd be interested in your thoughts on this point in particular. My vocal has nowhere to hide in this song so I hope it's not too painful on the ears! 😃

Equally, if anyone finds the lyric tasteless I'd equally be interested. I'd gladly remove it if it feels inappropriate. On that same point, I have read the forum guidelines and this song might well breach them. I feel like the lyric is sensitively handled but I'm only too pleased for it to be removed if it's in violation and I apologise if so.

CCB

*I promise you - most of my songs don't usually involve personal tragedy! 😁

I am no strnnger to sorrow, / I lost love a few times in my life,

But of all the loves that ever let me / +down you get the prize.

Oh I thought I had paid all the dues,

but honey you showed me one more way to lose.

Yeah, now I found out one more way to go wrong,

one more +reason for singin a heartbreak song,

I thought I'd seen it all by now,

but darlin, you taught me how to find another way to get the blues.

I didn't know I didn't know how bad it could be,

but honey you showed me, you made me see

thought I'd cried it all out over the years.

but I found +out I +still got plenty more tears.

Yeah darlin you have been my education / you taught me a new reason to cry,

another way to get slammed / another way to watch good lovin die,

Oh I thought I would never see anything new, / but you taught me somethin that I never knew.

Now I know what I missed, a new way ta get dissed, /  another way to get the blues.

I never knew someone like you, / I never fell so hard somehow,

but you caught me by surprise / hit me right between the B eyes,

B Oh babe you really showed me how, / you taught me Em one more way to Am lose.

B one more way to get the Em blues.

I thought by god this has to be / the kind of love that lasts,

I thought that I could finally / forget the sorry past.

Oh but you +had other plans, / other +places to be,

other bells to ring, / other friends you had to see,

Oh I was the last to get the news, / an' now I found out one more way to lose,

ah one more way to ruin my day, / one more way to get the blues.

Why don't ya just stab me in the heart babe, / jus get it over fast,

nah you'd rather take it nice an' slow / make sure the hurtin will last

Oh yeah, there's always one more reason to lose,

there's always one more sure fire guaranteed way to get the blues.

There's always one more just give a holler

one more way bet your bottom dollar, somebody's gonna sell ya one more way to lose.

Oh yeah somebody's gonna sell ya a brand new way, come on in an' get yours today,

one more way to get the blues.

Ah you can always find, won't take much tryin one more fine way to get the blues.