Calm Before The Storm

(rick bowles/josh leo)

You walked out and my world caved in
I couldn't get back on my feet again
I tried self-help books, even meditation
Searched the want-ads out of desperation

The classified said, "attention broken hearts
Meet at murphy's lounge at 8:00 sharp"
I got there early and the man at the door
Said, "we've got the cure you've been searching for"
He handed me a list and said, "here's what you need
The rules of the 12 step recover"

1. friday nights
2. neon lights
3. find a party crowd
4. jukebox
5. let it rock
6. let your hair down
7. howl at the moon
8. shoot a little pool
9. get out on the dance floor with somebody
10. let the tables turn
11. let the bridges burn
12. let go of the memory
That's the mend a broken heart, make a new start,
12 step recovery

Well i gotta admit i had my doubts at first
But i figured, what the heck, let's see if it works
So, i followed each step down to the letter
Almost right away i started feeling better
Instead of missing you, now you'll find me
Practicing the 12 step recovery

1. friday nights
2. neon lights
3. find a party crowd
4. jukebox
5. let it rock
6. let your hair down
7. howl at the moon
8. shoot a little pool
9. get out on the dance floor with somebody
10. let the tables turn
11. let the bridges burn
12. let go of the memory
That's the mend a broken heart, make a new start,
12 step recovery

1. friday nights
2. neon lights
3. find a party crowd
4. jukebox
5. let it rock
6. let your hair down
7. howl at the moon
8. shoot a little pool
9. get out on the dance floor with somebody
10. let the tables turn
11. let the bridges burn
12. let go of the memory
That's the mend a broken heart, make a new start,
12 step recovery

That's the mend a broken heart, make a new start,
12 step recovery

(brett jones)

I was watchin' the crowd as you walked
Through the door
How easy you captured their eyes
And it wasn't your dress and it wasn't my drink
You lit up the room with your smile
When you sat down beside me i felt like a king
Completely taken by you
And i was sorry for every man in this world
Who doesn't know you like i do

Oh, i love how you move and the way your hair flows
But there's so much more i want you to know
I love how it feels when i look in your eyes
'cause you're even more beautiful on the inside

You've stayed by my side through some very hard times
And you've always been faithful and true
You're a picture of grace under pressure
Honey, nobody cares like you do

Oh, i love how you move and the way your hair flows
But there's so much more i want you to know
I love how it feels when i look in your eyes
'cause you're even more beautiful on the inside

(rick bowles/josh leo/paul brandt)

I thought love at first sight was a fate for someone else
And you'd never catch me fallin' that fast myself
But i didn't even need two seconds alone with you
All it took was one and only one

Now, i see me bein' faithful, me bein' true
Holdin' on and never lettin' go of you
Girl, look what you've done
The only thing i want is you lovin' me
And from now on the only thing i want to be
Is your one and only one, one and only one

You've got a heaven sent heart and an angel's touch
Not to mention your kiss that i can't get enough of
And when i see your smile this feelin' deep, down inside
Tells me you're my one and only one

Now, i see me bein' faithful, me bein' true
Holdin' on and never lettin' go of you
Girl, look what you've done
The only thing i want is you lovin' me
And from now on the only thing i want to be
Is your one and only one, one and only one

I didn't even need two seconds alone with you
All it took was one and only one

Now, i see me bein' faithful, me bein' true
Holdin' on and never lettin' go of you
Girl, look what you've done
The only thing i want is you lovin' me
And from now on the only thing i want to be
Is your one and only one, one and only one

(lynn gillespie chater/kerry chater/paul brandt)

A rose in a box, wrapped up in dreams
A card that explains how much your love means
A table for two with soft candlelight
The words "i love you," somewhere in the night

I meant to do that
Does that mean a thing
If you wanted songs
Then i meant to sing
I'd give you the world
If you'd give mine back
What i didn't do
I meant to do that

Late in the night, nothing to say
Maybe a call to talk anyway
A letter or two with some words that rhyme
To promise you love, for now and all time

I meant to do that
Does that mean a thing
If you wanted songs
Then i meant to sing
I'd give you the world
If you'd give mine back
What i didn't do
I meant to do that

Hold onto the love you gave until the end of time
And love you more every day, until you know that

I meant to do that
Does that mean a thing
If you wanted songs
Then i meant to sing
I'd give you the world
If you'd give mine back
What i didn't do
I meant to do that

(paul brandt)

Your blue eyes looked so peaceful
While the storm raged on in me
The tears filled up my eyes and now i finally see
I've been livin' high and mighty
But now i'm at an all-time low
Now i'm reaching out to hold you
As you turn around to go

I should've been more careful
I should've seen the signs
While all was calm, i guess
I should've read between the lines
So, now i'm standin' in the cold, hard rain
Instead of with you safe and warm
A fool who took your love for granted
In the calm before the storm

So, i'm standin' here alone
I've never felt like this before
Can't believe my heart's been broken
Just like waves against the shore
I could always love and leave them
I was the first one out the door
I can't get used to the idea
Not being with you anymore

I should've been more careful
I should've seen the signs
While all was calm, i guess
I should've read between the lines
So, now i'm standin' in the cold, hard rain
Instead of with you safe and warm
A fool who took your love for granted
In the calm before the storm

A fool who took your love for granted
In the calm before the storm