Staying The Course picks up the songumentary where Changing Directions leaves off. Tales of a growing family, friends, life's lessons, hopes & dreams.
Iee Cream Day Dream
"Ice Cream Day Dream" (chords)
Tyler McLaughlin
Well, we've been livin our lives
Just try'n to keep up with them
They are the Jones's
We're the McLaughlins
And recently we've been
Daydream'n of selling it all
We'll move up into
The mountains this fall
We'll find a house
And make it our home
We'll build a coffee shop
That sells ice cream cones
And I'll play guitar on Friday night
And the marquee out front will say goodnight
And those with their kids will head home and get in bed
But some will hang out and my Jennifer will shout
This ice cream daydream is on the house
So daydream and make you're wonderland
Dream it cause you can
Well I know you can
Live out your dreams in the end
Well I've running down my
Dreams and I'm livin them out
And playing here for you
Is what I want to do
It's part of what they're about
So daydream and make your wonderland
Dream it cause you can
Well I know you can
Live out your dreams let's begin
Luckier Than Steve
"Luckier Than Steve" (chords)
Tyler McLaughlin
Hello my dear
How you doin' there
Well it's plain to see
That you're in need of me
Well I must confess
That I have done my best
At get'n myself
Close to you
But it ain't just strategy
That put me here you've got to see
There's love abounding everywhere
And it is all throughout our atmosphere
You see I for one was made for you
And you for two were made for who
You were made for me
Yes I was made for you
And you for me it's true
And ain't it good to know
That wherever you go
I will always be there with you
Yeah I fall deeper in love with you
As I get to know
All these precious diamonds
And gold within your soul
I'm fortunate indeed
and I am luckier than Steve
To have you in my life
Yeah I fall deeper in love with you
As I get to know
All these precious diamonds
And gold within your soul
I'm fortunate indeed
and I am luckier than Steve
To have you in my life
Oh my wife
I am you're man
It's Gods plan
You're hand in my hand
What a grand plan
We
"We" (chords)
Tyler McLaughlin
I've been dream'n out loud
cause that's the only way to let them out
And if I dream that I can fly
well dream'n is what I'll try
So I will dream all day long
Hoping that someday you'll hear this song
And I will dream every night
Unconsciously awaiting flight
So why don't you come and dream with me
Together someday we'll see
Because if we believe, In you - in me
This world can live - Harmonically
Peacefully, Let it be
Imagine you & me - as we
Cause we can be we can be we
It's a matter of letting love free
Let fear go and of let love in
And then we'll know where to begin
It's in love, love, in love, love, in love...
Let's sing this song out loud
Cause it's one way do dissolve this cloud
Together we can dream we're we one
Sharing in the warmth of the Son
And we can dream every single day
focusing on all of us all the way
And we can dream every single night
consciously living in this Light
Now that you've begun to dream
Take a look around at what lies in between
Because when we believe that we can be
Living free in harmony
Peacefully, Let it be
Imagine you & me - as we
Together
"Together" (chords)
Tyler McLaughlin
Half my life I've known
I didn't want to go
Down there below
Oh no
Well the other half of my
Life I thought that I
Knew exactly why
I won't
Now I'm start'n to
Learn somethin' new
And accept I never knew
As true
Some will take what I'm say'n
And they'll devote their time to pray'n
To save, oh brother
To save my soul
Well their prayers are well received
Cause I respect what they believe
And I won't ever prosecute their goals
No I won't
Cause in the end
Their prayers are just like mine
Talking bout peace and love
And harmony of humankind
You and I, I and you
We are one and we can do
Anything that we choose
And with this Love we can't lose
When we live together
When we give together
When we learn we will earn concern for
All life which is love that we'd die for
So that we can live in harmony
In love, In unity
You and me together
You and me together
My 2nd One
"My 2nd One" (chords)
Tyler McLaughlin
Well the Nokia woke me up @ a quarter to five
And I snoozed it like I do more than 1/2 the time
Five after 5 and Jack gives me his hungry whine
So I rolled outa bed and I strolled to his room
And I opened the door and immediately zoomed
To those big chocolate eyes oh what a surprise to me
Cause he was stand'n there smiling and look'n at me
And then he started laugh'n said daddy don't you see
You gotta get out'a bed cause you're still dream'n your head away
So what do I do, I get up and I run after you
And I pick you up and take you back to bed
And then mom she sings that song as both of us drift away
And I just love just dream'n of wake'n up next to you...
You're my son and you're my 2nd one
And I love your touch
The way you play and the things you say
Like I wub you much
Yes you and your big brother too
And your mama oh how I love you
Thank you God for giving me
This life I have and this love I see
Oh me in You; You in me
Oh life is Love and Love is free
You in me & me in You
My first son and my second one too, oh thank You
Well that trusty Nokia phone that woke me up then
It still wakes me up now but it's more broken in
The snooze button's gone but mama makes sure I get up
And you my baby boy your gett'n much bigger
You been runn'n round the house with woody, buzz and trigger
You're the incredible unetable superhero Jack-Jack
And that mom, she still sings that song as both of us drift away
And I still love just dream'n of waking up next to you
You're my son and you're my 2nd one
And I love your touch
The way you play and the things you say
Like I wub you much
Yes you and your big brother too
And your mama oh how I love you
Thank you God for giving me
This life I have and this love I see
Oh me in You; You in me
Oh this life is Love and Love is free
You in me & me in You
My first son and my second one too, oh I Love You
A Window
"A Window" (chords)
Tyler McLaughlin / Roger Ruiz
Give me one
reason why
I should run
Because I'd rather fly
Far and fast
haul'n ass
Cause right now there is a window that I can see
And if I keep moving well then probably
We'll I'll make it through
Yes I'll make it through
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you
We'll I'm exhausted from
All them miles
I'm worn down & done
To bones and smiles
And all I've got
Well it ain't a lot
But right now there is a window that I can see
And if I keep moving well then probably
We'll I'll make it through
Yes I'll make it through
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you
I'm gonna try to win
What's not mine
And hold on till then
Until the end of time
And I'll go through
What I have to
Cause right now there is a window that I can see
And if I keep moving well then probably
Well I'll make it through
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you
Thanks Dad
"Thanks Dad" (chords)
Tyler McLaughlin
I've got a few things I'd like to say
To you my dad on this Father's Day
So tap your foot and dance to this song
And when you've memorized it sing along
Cause this song's for you iIt's about all you do
For me and my brothers and sisters and mothers two
Thank you Dad for making me
And always believing in what I can be
And never giving up hope
Even when I was down so low
You been there through all that bad
And I just wanted to say thanks Dad
So tap your foot and groove to this song
And when you've memorized it sing along
Cause this song's for you it's about all you do
For me and my brothers and sisters and mothers two
Thank you Dad for making me
And always believing in what I can be
And never giving up hope
Even when I was down so low
You been there through all that bad
And I just wanted to say thanks Dad
Love United
"Love United" (chords)
Tyler McLaughlin
Everyday I do my things
And I'm looking for you
Working & living & loving
And trying to do
I say these things in my songs
Cause it's how I choose
To try to make a difference and I LOVE YOU
I LOVE YOU
I LOVE YOU
Your you, I'm me, we are we
And we're just trying do
Things everyday in this world
To help peace shine through
The union of humankind
Is what is true
The days com'n when
we'll all say I LOVE YOU
I LOVE YOU
I LOVE YOU
Love is food for the soul
And love is the glue that makes us whole
I LOVE YOU
I LOVE YOU
I LOVE YOU
Well I'm so glad that we
can sing this song
Cause there's still places in the world
where the fear's too strong
To let love rule as the fuel
That will burn right through
Some fear my dear someday
We'll all say I LOVE YOU
I LOVE YOU
I LOVE YOU
Attention Played
"Attention Played" (chords) (cards)
Tyler & Collins McLaughlin
Listen up ya'll to this song
And if you want to you can sing along
But before you do you'll have open up your ears
Focus your eyes and look over here
I think I've got something that you'll want to hear
There's a value you're learning and you can use it all school year
It greatly improves when you're listening good
Yes the words to this tune will be more understood
If you're paying attention
well did I mention
you'll have better retention,
let's not forget comprehension
And if you're paying attention
it's like another dimension
you might get honorable mention
for some great new invention
And if you listen
you won't be miss'n
All of the wonderful things
Oh that this life brings
So give it your best
When you're put to the test
I will tell you this
That if you paid attention well there ain't much you'll miss
If you're paying attention
well did I mention
you'll have better retention
let's not forget comprehension
And if you're paying attention
It's like another dimension
You might get honorable mention
For some great new invention
Mexico
"Mexico" (chords)
Tyler McLaughlin / Michael Schultze
Qué pasa amigo,
why don't we go
down to Mexico.
I said what's up my friend,
let's go back again,
this time we'll take it slow.
We need a break
to just medicate
down in Mexico.
Thirty-five here we come,
we're headed southbound
and we're looking for sun.
And before you know,
we'll be on them beaches
down in Mexico.
So grab your things
and let's roll on down
and we'll stop at Kirby Lane
on the way through A-Town.
Eat a short stack
and drink a cup o Joe,
then head to Antones
to see Bobby play a show...
cause you just never know
that man plays twenty fo... seven
talk'n bout that big blue sea
ohhhoah well it's time
we went to Mexico baby, no not maybe
Mexico here we go
straight down thirty-five
Through A-Town then San Antone
Man it's good to be alive.
Mexico, Oh Mexico
We're on our way to you..
It's get'n late you know
Hey Bob wrap up the show
let's head to Mexico
Come on now there's ants in my pants
let's all do the boogie dance
and get out the do'
We need a break
to just meditate
down in Mexico.
Look alive & let it ride,
leave them worries behind
just take it all in stride
And before you know,
we'll be on them beaches
down in Mexico.
We'll take it slow
through selma town
then hit up Mi Tierras
for comida and another round
a cup of horchata
Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole
then 37 to christy bay
to see Robert Earl play...
on our getaway
before the break of day
talk'n bout that rio grande
ohhhoah as Josh strums that
Mandolin...again
Mexico here we go
77 bound
through Corpus & Harlingen
not much further now
Cicadas buzzin in the trees
top down on this beat up jeep
Refineries are all turned on
stereo up, blastin our favorite songs
South Padre island's only 2 miles away
we can see the cars lined up single file today
That smell of sea-salt in the air
I can't wait to jump I just can't wait to be there
Them Border Guards check us in
we're stuck behind this old ragged out benz
Matamorez you still look the same
last time we were here we all went insane
uh oh there's that 18th parallel
that Caribean breeze, man what a smell....
Mexico here we are
not a cloud in sight
check out that north star
man we made it through the night
Oh, Mexico here we are
Right here in you.
Know
"Know" (chords)
Tyler McLaughlin
Do you believe
In what you see
In what your told
In diamonds and gold
Do you believe
In what you read
In what you hear
In all that your fear
Is there a way
Do you think that someday
All that we know
Will change and we'll grow
Well I don't know
But I do believe so
No I don't know
But I do believe so
Oh I believe
Yes I do I believe
And someday I'll know
Do you know
When you're body dies where your soul will go
Oh have you seen
That world, that heaven, that dream
Do you know
The earth formed four billion years ago
That belief can blind
The soul is not the mind
Is there a way
Do you think that someday
All that we know
Will change and we'll grow
Well I don't know
But I do believe so
No I don't know
But I do believe so
Oh I believe
Yes I do I believe
And someday I'll know
To know Is to believe
To fear is to freeze
To love is to learn
To give is to earn
To let go's to return
Is there a way
do you think that someday
All that we know
will change and we'll grow
Miguel San Antone
"Miguel San Antone" (chords)
Tyler McLaughlin
I remember clearly when we met
You were at my dad's smok'n a cigarette
My brother David introduced
You to me & me to you
Hello Michael my name's John Tyler and I
Sure like your hat man it's cooler than mine
I bummed a smoke we sat and talked awhile
Bout girls and fish'n and things worthwhile
And I knew, then
I'd found me a friend
Who'd be there
Until the end
My friend, my friend, my friend
My friend, Miguel San Antone
We moved out to my mom & Al's
& lived out in that bunk house
You'd hit them phone lines, I'd make gutter all week
And in the evening time we bathed in Barton Creek
That was when we met my future wife Jennifer Ann
We hung with Erin & Ali & Tony & Brandon
That Lakeway cop pulled me & took me to jail
But you & Erin came down and you paid my bail
And I knew, then
I had me a friend
Who'd be there
Until the end
My friend, my friend, my friend
My friend, Miguel San Antone
All those summer nights out on the lake
@ the Panzorella's, your place or Brook & Abe's
We drank & smoked & fished & laughed a lot
and played cards & guitars & drank goldschlager shots
We moved to Wong Pong's off'a East Runberg Lane
We had a guinea pig in our fireplace and there was Jody & his cocaine
Mr. Gibbs'd come up and we'd sing too the sun god above
In our room full of music, full of friends, full of LOVE
And I knew, then
I had me a friend
Who'd be there
Until the end
I left work & won them tickets to Edwin McCain
But flipped my truck near Blanco in route to your house in the rain
Then there was that time when we both went completely insane
But I thank God I've got you to blame
When I see
You Mikey
I know I've got
A feller who'll be
My friend, my friend, my friend
My friend, Miguel San Antone