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By J. Roel Lungay a.k.a. Fro
I'm no regular blogger by any chance, if that's what one who loves blogging is called these days. I might be more of a song-blogger - if there's any tag like that at all - for that's what I love to do: blogging songs. More than anything else. Well, I do some little write ups every now and then but they are really neglible for the most part, except at some obvious attempts to get ideas out but real-hard-fought struggle nonetheless, and still is, trying to stay alive, as if barely saved from being drowned or being chased by sharks in the middle of the Pacific without an island to seek refuge to (hahaha).
But I'm here anyway. And my songs, too. The titles you see on the right-hand-side - the other column - are some of the works I've done over the years. Some others are in separate blogsites (see Roro Music, Dear Jesus and Christian Art Song links). I've decided to separate some that are produced, arranged and performed by other artists other than myself. I really prefer being tagged as a songwriter than a "singing guy." Or that I prefer to write stuff than to perform one. I guess, I just don't feel comfortable singing in front of people anymore like I used to when I was a little younger (I thought I was even willing to jump off a cliff if they would just let me hold on to a mic and sing, hahaha!). What a shame, huh!
For some reason the fervor of singing and/or performing had made a 180-degree turn and I find myself running away or going the other direction except that some singing responsibility is being placed on my lap, "it" being a part of the journey I chose to lead and live in life. No, not as an artist... but the "other" call I'm so proud of, but prefer not to write about much, here at least (I thought the blog title says enough). And, music, being music, has always been my companion on the journey! Music has always been a good buddy of mine, needless to say.
(To be continued... still waiting for the next inspiration to come by, hahaha)
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LET US COME: THE SONG
Let Us Come is a very storied song in its small way. It was written sometime in 1980 but only as a contest-filler. The music department of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Bohol (Philippines) initiated a songwriting contest on the basic parts of the Mass (Entrance, Alleluia, Offertory, Communion and Recessional) under the direction of then transitional deacon, Rev. Oriel "Wiwit" Echavia, the music director. The rule of the contest stated that for the contest to proceed or kick off 5 entries must be entered for each of the category mentioned.
Deadline came and entries were in, except the Communion category which lacked one song. And that's where the whole story began...
The Music Director end up approaching me (I think it was by chance) and asked if I could write something quick to add to the communion entries for that particular category to pull off, to which I obliged. I ran up to my cubicle back in our college dorm and did what I was asked to do. But where do I start? I asked. Catching up one's breath after that little running surely didn't help facilitate the inspiration I needed (LoL). But for some reason, I saw the bible in my room kind of staring at me as if inviting to open it. And so I did. Well, the very passage I end up opening was the theme on the Bread of Life by the Evangelist John. And knowing that there's already a song (I Am The Bread of Life) dealing with that subject, I was at first hesitant. And if I go on try another passage, what would it be? So I decided to stay put.
Without much experience on songwriting, I just kind of started scribbling lines - and humming at the same time - as I went along 'til voila! Without even realizing it I finished what is now Let Us Come.
After so many attempts at recording this piece since my seminary days in Bohol and Tagaytay in the early 80s I can finally say "thank God, the journey's over. And with this, a new one begins... for this song. (Fro 6/2/09)
SONG UPDATE: UNANSWERED PRAYERS
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
9th Of September
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Vocals by Ray Barnette
Piano by Gerry Peters
Guitars by Andy Reiss
Steel guitar by Doyle Grisham
Mastered by Roy Tutor
1
Olden days (All dem days) worth remembering,
Happy moments worth keeping.
Today on your birthday
9th of September
The day is no worth without
Celebratin' it.
2
Oh the years how they passed away -
Days and nights, hours and minutes -
All these are signs of times
And you can't take them away.
Refrain:
You can make a watch but not time.
You can even make a calendar, if you want!
You can change appointment, time and date
But you know there's one
That you can't change.
We all know it and you know it.
That day is your birthday.
(Ad lib)
Today on your birthday,
9th of September,
The day is no worth
Without celebratin' it.
(Repeat 2)
(Repeat Refrain except last line)
Coda:
Cheer up, it's your birthday!
Copyright © 1980 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
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Vocals by Ray Barnette
Piano by Gerry Peters
Guitars by Andy Reiss
Steel guitar by Doyle Grisham
Mastered by Roy Tutor
1
Olden days (All dem days) worth remembering,
Happy moments worth keeping.
Today on your birthday
9th of September
The day is no worth without
Celebratin' it.
2
Oh the years how they passed away -
Days and nights, hours and minutes -
All these are signs of times
And you can't take them away.
Refrain:
You can make a watch but not time.
You can even make a calendar, if you want!
You can change appointment, time and date
But you know there's one
That you can't change.
We all know it and you know it.
That day is your birthday.
(Ad lib)
Today on your birthday,
9th of September,
The day is no worth
Without celebratin' it.
(Repeat 2)
(Repeat Refrain except last line)
Coda:
Cheer up, it's your birthday!
Copyright © 1980 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
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Aba Birheng Maria
Text: Traditional
Musical setting by J. Roel Lungay
Arranged and peformed by Romeo Ceniza Mascariñas
1
Aba! Birheng Maria,
Napupuno ka ng grasya,
Ang Panginoong Diyos ay sumasaiyo,
Bukod kang pinagpala sa babaeng lahat
At pinagpala naman ang 'yong anak
Na si Hesus.
2
Santa Maria, Inang Diyos,
Ipanalangin mo kami
Ngayon at kung kami mamatay.
A---men.
(Repeat Part 2)
Copyright © 1984 J. Roel Lungay. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
Fr. J. Roel Lungay's Version: Romeo Mascariñas' Version: .
Musical setting by J. Roel Lungay
Arranged and peformed by Romeo Ceniza Mascariñas
1
Aba! Birheng Maria,
Napupuno ka ng grasya,
Ang Panginoong Diyos ay sumasaiyo,
Bukod kang pinagpala sa babaeng lahat
At pinagpala naman ang 'yong anak
Na si Hesus.
2
Santa Maria, Inang Diyos,
Ipanalangin mo kami
Ngayon at kung kami mamatay.
A---men.
(Repeat Part 2)
Copyright © 1984 J. Roel Lungay. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
Fr. J. Roel Lungay's Version: Romeo Mascariñas' Version: .
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
AMC Theme
(Tribute to Hilario & Carmen Lungay Clan
of Catigbian, Bohol)
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
Guitars by Steve Thomas
Piano by Catherine Styron-Marx
Mastered by Roy Tutor
1
Listen to me I've got a song for you
This about our family altogether.
2
We have Lolo Ayong,
We have Lola Mameng
And one little boy,
His name is Audie.
3
We go to Eddie and Luz,
Elbong and Neil,
Alvin and Jason.
4
We have Nick and Nene,
Hermes and Naomi
And Brydon...
We have Nelia, Gene,
Mitzie and Lokoy,
Raul and Mian.
5
We have Ando and Lydia,
Reuben and Nene,
Dan and Yul,
Arlene...
Alan...
Alger Arthur and Lilian.
6
Then we go to Pito, Mely,
Joelle, Ancy, Carol and Ipay;
Kokoy, Marvin, Ira and Jennifer,
Michael and Roel.
7
Let's go to Frank and Chita in America.
They have Frankie, Joy, Bebe and Liza.
They're far away, oh.
If I have my wings I'll fly away
And sing to them this song.
8
Let's go to Lino.
Let's go to Vita.
Leah, Levy, Linlin
And the twins, Lou and Leo;
Junior Lino, Vito and Limuel,
Lezlie and Leizl.
(Interlude)
9
The we go to Valenzuela (Bulacan)
There is Dodoy and Estella;
Rouselle, Luchi and Rowena.
10
Then we go to Tiyo Boy,
Auntie Fe and Abegail;
And Rochelle.
11
We have Uncle Arn.
We have Auntie Beth
And children, Ethel...
And Donabel.
12
These are all in the family
Of Ayong, Mameng, Children
And grandchilden.
Coda:
Bye, bye now.
Bye---- bye now!
Copyright © 1980 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
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of Catigbian, Bohol)
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
Guitars by Steve Thomas
Piano by Catherine Styron-Marx
Mastered by Roy Tutor
1
Listen to me I've got a song for you
This about our family altogether.
2
We have Lolo Ayong,
We have Lola Mameng
And one little boy,
His name is Audie.
3
We go to Eddie and Luz,
Elbong and Neil,
Alvin and Jason.
4
We have Nick and Nene,
Hermes and Naomi
And Brydon...
We have Nelia, Gene,
Mitzie and Lokoy,
Raul and Mian.
5
We have Ando and Lydia,
Reuben and Nene,
Dan and Yul,
Arlene...
Alan...
Alger Arthur and Lilian.
6
Then we go to Pito, Mely,
Joelle, Ancy, Carol and Ipay;
Kokoy, Marvin, Ira and Jennifer,
Michael and Roel.
7
Let's go to Frank and Chita in America.
They have Frankie, Joy, Bebe and Liza.
They're far away, oh.
If I have my wings I'll fly away
And sing to them this song.
8
Let's go to Lino.
Let's go to Vita.
Leah, Levy, Linlin
And the twins, Lou and Leo;
Junior Lino, Vito and Limuel,
Lezlie and Leizl.
(Interlude)
9
The we go to Valenzuela (Bulacan)
There is Dodoy and Estella;
Rouselle, Luchi and Rowena.
10
Then we go to Tiyo Boy,
Auntie Fe and Abegail;
And Rochelle.
11
We have Uncle Arn.
We have Auntie Beth
And children, Ethel...
And Donabel.
12
These are all in the family
Of Ayong, Mameng, Children
And grandchilden.
Coda:
Bye, bye now.
Bye---- bye now!
Copyright © 1980 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
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An Act Of Contrition
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Link Source: An Act Of Contrition
From the album, One Heart, One Mind
Words by Elizabeth Thelemann
Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Ray Barnette
Guitars by J. T. Corenflos
Keyboards by Gerry Peters
1
O my Jesus who so loved man
To give up your sacred life for him.
O my Jesus who so loved man
To give up your sacred life for him.
2
I beg of you with all my heart
To please forgive me for my part
For once my soul was lily-white
But now it's dark from sin and doubt.
3
O my Jesus who so loved man
To give up your sacred life for him.
O my Jesus who so loved man
To give up your sacred life for him.
4
I'm truly sorry for all my sins
And beg of you my soul to cleanse
And so sweet Jesus my prayer
Will be to live with You for eternity.
(Repeat 4)
(Repeat 1)
Coda:
I await that day when you take my hand
And lead me to the Promised Land!
Copyright © 1996 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
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Link Source: An Act Of Contrition
From the album, One Heart, One Mind
Words by Elizabeth Thelemann
Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Ray Barnette
Guitars by J. T. Corenflos
Keyboards by Gerry Peters
1
O my Jesus who so loved man
To give up your sacred life for him.
O my Jesus who so loved man
To give up your sacred life for him.
2
I beg of you with all my heart
To please forgive me for my part
For once my soul was lily-white
But now it's dark from sin and doubt.
3
O my Jesus who so loved man
To give up your sacred life for him.
O my Jesus who so loved man
To give up your sacred life for him.
4
I'm truly sorry for all my sins
And beg of you my soul to cleanse
And so sweet Jesus my prayer
Will be to live with You for eternity.
(Repeat 4)
(Repeat 1)
Coda:
I await that day when you take my hand
And lead me to the Promised Land!
Copyright © 1996 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
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Big Bang!
Link Source: Big Bang!
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
1
Wait 'til you hear from me;
When I come to you
With a friend or two,
When I call your name
No, it’s not a game;
Take a real deep breath
Coz’ I’m aiming for you!
2
When you open that door
‘Til the sun's no more
When I count to four
Yes, you’ll think I’m a fool.
When the moon comes out
And you hear me shout,
Yes, you’ll open your mouth
You won't know what strike you out!
Chorus:
Big bang! Big bang!
Big bang! Big bang!
Let this night be the night!
Big bang! Big bang!
Big bang! Big bang!
What a sight for the eyes!
3
Like a kid at school
I’m all over you.
Everything’s a game
I don’t feel no pain.
When you see me frown
Take a hike or turn around.
Now if you see me smile
Everything is worth the while.
(Repeat Refrain)
(Interlude)
Bridge:
What a year it had been
Like a roller-coaster train.
Life will never be the same
But never, never say again!
(Repeat Chorus then fade)
Copyright © 2009 RoRo Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
Live Rehearsal Video: Big Bang CD Launching @ Bohol Tropics: .
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
1
Wait 'til you hear from me;
When I come to you
With a friend or two,
When I call your name
No, it’s not a game;
Take a real deep breath
Coz’ I’m aiming for you!
2
When you open that door
‘Til the sun's no more
When I count to four
Yes, you’ll think I’m a fool.
When the moon comes out
And you hear me shout,
Yes, you’ll open your mouth
You won't know what strike you out!
Chorus:
Big bang! Big bang!
Big bang! Big bang!
Let this night be the night!
Big bang! Big bang!
Big bang! Big bang!
What a sight for the eyes!
3
Like a kid at school
I’m all over you.
Everything’s a game
I don’t feel no pain.
When you see me frown
Take a hike or turn around.
Now if you see me smile
Everything is worth the while.
(Repeat Refrain)
(Interlude)
Bridge:
What a year it had been
Like a roller-coaster train.
Life will never be the same
But never, never say again!
(Repeat Chorus then fade)
Copyright © 2009 RoRo Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
Live Rehearsal Video: Big Bang CD Launching @ Bohol Tropics: .
Caingget Sunset
Link Source: Caingget Sunset
Words by J. Roel Lungay, BMI
Music by Romeo Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo Mascariñas
Mastered by Roy Tutor
Prologue:
Caingget sunset!
Caingget sunset!
Caingget sunset!
1
People here just come and go
Take a dip, an hour or two;
Young and old, and children too!
Make their days as good as new.
2
Local wine, a sip or two;
Hanging rice and seafood, too,
Love to eat dem barbeque -
Happy faces, smiling, too!
Chorus:
Caingget sunset
I’d like to be the man I’d be!
Caingget sunset
I’d like to know what’s there to do!
Caingget sunset
I can’t believe these things are true!
Caingget sunset
I wanna go, I wanna go!
Caingget sunset
Caingget sunset
I wanna go!
3
Music, singing, guitars, too!
Noises everywhere you go;
Call it influence or so
Nothing matters, just be you!
4
Used to dive here years ago
Scream and shout, at night time, too!
Learned to sing a note or two.
Wet and wild, and naked, too!
Bridge:
Caingget sunset!
Caingget sunset!
Caingget sunset!
Caingget sunset!
AD LIB
(Repeat Chorus)
Coda:
Caingget sunset!
Caingget sunset!
I wanna go!
Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Rehearsal Videos: Band Players: Jun Kaamiño III, Lead Guitar (Versatile Band) Dary Taladua, Acoustic (Versatile Band) Christopher Lugo, Bass (System Tools) Mark Apat, Drums (System Tools) Romeo Mascariñas, Vox & Keys (Centerstage Band) T.B.T.K. ALBUM: BIG BANG! ALBUM: .
Come, Holy Spirit
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Link Source: Come, Holy Spirit
Text: Traditional
Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay
Piano by Gerry Peters
El. Guitar by J. T. Corenflos
Steel guitar by Doyle Grisham
1
Come, Holy Spirit,
Fill the hearts of your people.
In them enkindle the fire of your love -
Of your love.
(Repeat 1)
2
Send us your Spirit
And we shall be created;
You shall renew the face of the earth.
3
God, who inspires the hearts of all,
Grant us by your Spirit...
To be truly wise and ever rejoice
In his consolation through Christ our Lord,
Through Christ our Lord,
Through Christ our Lord.
(Repeat 1 twice)
Coda:
Of your love...
Of your love...
Of your love...
Copyright © 1991 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
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Link Source: Come, Holy Spirit
Text: Traditional
Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay
Piano by Gerry Peters
El. Guitar by J. T. Corenflos
Steel guitar by Doyle Grisham
1
Come, Holy Spirit,
Fill the hearts of your people.
In them enkindle the fire of your love -
Of your love.
(Repeat 1)
2
Send us your Spirit
And we shall be created;
You shall renew the face of the earth.
3
God, who inspires the hearts of all,
Grant us by your Spirit...
To be truly wise and ever rejoice
In his consolation through Christ our Lord,
Through Christ our Lord,
Through Christ our Lord.
(Repeat 1 twice)
Coda:
Of your love...
Of your love...
Of your love...
Copyright © 1991 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
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Dear Jesus (Pearson)
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Link Source: Dear Jesus (LeNaye Pearson)
*1st Place, 1995 North Florida Christian Music Writers Association Songwriting Contest, Jacksonville, Florida
Performed by LaNaye Pearson
Piano by Catherine Styron
Produced by Steve Thomas
1
Dear Jesus, I love you.
How, I don’t know.
Please show me the way.
2
Dear Jesus, my Savior,
My friend, my Lord.
You’re all that I want
And all that I need.
Refrain
Take me with you, O Lord,
Carry me through
For in you, only in you,
Can I find my peace.
Keep me in your goodness, Lord,
This I pray.
Yes, in you, only in you,
Can I find my peace.
3
Dear Jesus, I love you;
I come to you.
Take good care of me.
4
Dear Jesus, I give you
My self, my soul;
All that I am
And all that I’ll be.
(Repeat Refrain twice)
Coda:
Dear Jesus, I thank you
And I love you!
Copyright © 1993 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
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Link Source: Dear Jesus (LeNaye Pearson)
*1st Place, 1995 North Florida Christian Music Writers Association Songwriting Contest, Jacksonville, Florida
Performed by LaNaye Pearson
Piano by Catherine Styron
Produced by Steve Thomas
1
Dear Jesus, I love you.
How, I don’t know.
Please show me the way.
2
Dear Jesus, my Savior,
My friend, my Lord.
You’re all that I want
And all that I need.
Refrain
Take me with you, O Lord,
Carry me through
For in you, only in you,
Can I find my peace.
Keep me in your goodness, Lord,
This I pray.
Yes, in you, only in you,
Can I find my peace.
3
Dear Jesus, I love you;
I come to you.
Take good care of me.
4
Dear Jesus, I give you
My self, my soul;
All that I am
And all that I’ll be.
(Repeat Refrain twice)
Coda:
Dear Jesus, I thank you
And I love you!
Copyright © 1993 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
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Dear Jesus (Thomas)
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Link Source: Dear Jesus (Steve Thomas)
Words and music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
1
Dear Jesus, I love you
How I don't know
Please show me the way.
2
Dear Jesus, my Savior
My friend, my Lord
You're all that I want
And all that I need.
Refrain:
Take me with you, O Lord
Carry me through
For in you, only in you,
Can I find my peace.
Keep me in your goodness, Lord,
This I pray
Yes, in you, only in you
Can I find my peace.
3
Dear Jesus, I love you
I come to you
Take good care of me.
4
Dear Jesus, I give you
My self, my soul -
All that I am and all that I'll be.
(Repeat Refrain 2x)
Coda:
Dear Jesus, I thank you
And I love you!
Copyright © 1993 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
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Link Source: Dear Jesus (Steve Thomas)
Words and music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
1
Dear Jesus, I love you
How I don't know
Please show me the way.
2
Dear Jesus, my Savior
My friend, my Lord
You're all that I want
And all that I need.
Refrain:
Take me with you, O Lord
Carry me through
For in you, only in you,
Can I find my peace.
Keep me in your goodness, Lord,
This I pray
Yes, in you, only in you
Can I find my peace.
3
Dear Jesus, I love you
I come to you
Take good care of me.
4
Dear Jesus, I give you
My self, my soul -
All that I am and all that I'll be.
(Repeat Refrain 2x)
Coda:
Dear Jesus, I thank you
And I love you!
Copyright © 1993 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
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Dear Jesus (Hess)
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Link Source: Dear Jesus (Lorraine Hess)
From the album, WE SHALL BE HEALED
by Lorraine Hess
Piano by Garrett Fried
Guitar by Lu Rojas
Percussion by Joe Brocato, Chris Bailey
Bass by Lu Rojas
Back up vocals by Joey Cleveland, Debbie Fisher, Garrett Fried, Lorraine Hess, Michelle Johnson, Renee Melito, Shannon O'Flynn, Chris Raggio
Recorded at Audiophine Recording Studios &
Music Shed, New Orleans, LA
Words and music by Rev. J. Roel Lungay
1
Dear Jesus, I love you
How I don't know
Please show me the way.
2
Dear Jesus, my Savior,
My friend, my Lord.
You're all that I want
And all that I need.
Refrain:
Take me with you, Oh Lord,
Carry me through
For in you, only in you
Can I find my peace.
Take me in your goodness, Lord
This I pray
Yes, in you, only in you,
Can I find my peace.
3
Dear Jesus, I love you
I come to you
Take good care of me.
4
Dear Jesus, I give you
My self, my soul -
All that I am and all that I'll be.
(Repeat Refrain twice)
Coda:
Dear Jesus, I thank you
And I love you!
Copyright © 1993 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
WWW.LORRAINEHESS.COM
Link Source: Dear Jesus (Lorraine Hess)
From the album, WE SHALL BE HEALED
by Lorraine Hess
Piano by Garrett Fried
Guitar by Lu Rojas
Percussion by Joe Brocato, Chris Bailey
Bass by Lu Rojas
Back up vocals by Joey Cleveland, Debbie Fisher, Garrett Fried, Lorraine Hess, Michelle Johnson, Renee Melito, Shannon O'Flynn, Chris Raggio
Recorded at Audiophine Recording Studios &
Music Shed, New Orleans, LA
Words and music by Rev. J. Roel Lungay
1
Dear Jesus, I love you
How I don't know
Please show me the way.
2
Dear Jesus, my Savior,
My friend, my Lord.
You're all that I want
And all that I need.
Refrain:
Take me with you, Oh Lord,
Carry me through
For in you, only in you
Can I find my peace.
Take me in your goodness, Lord
This I pray
Yes, in you, only in you,
Can I find my peace.
3
Dear Jesus, I love you
I come to you
Take good care of me.
4
Dear Jesus, I give you
My self, my soul -
All that I am and all that I'll be.
(Repeat Refrain twice)
Coda:
Dear Jesus, I thank you
And I love you!
Copyright © 1993 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
WWW.LORRAINEHESS.COM
Give Me Back Your Love (Again)
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Link Sources: Give Me Back Your Love (Again)
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Juli Maners
Piano by Gerry Peters
Guitars by J. T. Corenflos
Steel guitar by Doyle Grisham
Fiddle by David "Puddin" Russell
1
Room full of pictures,
Room full of memories,
Room full of life, joy and pain.
2
Life in the city,
Life on the job,
They don't make sense no more
The day you left me.
Refrain:
[Where can I find your love again?]
[Please, give me back your love again]
I don't care if I have to start again.
If I have have to beg from you
That I'd surely do;
And If I have to promise, too, I would
Just give me back your love again.
3
Clothes in the closet,
Hair brush and towels,
Sun by the pool -
Me and you.
4
Curtains and windows,
Cars in the carport -
They're just as dead as me
The day you left me.
(Repeat Refrain)
(Interlude)
(Repeat Refrain except last word)
Coda:
Give me back your love...
Give me back your love again.
Copyright © 1996 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Link Sources: Give Me Back Your Love (Again)
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Juli Maners
Piano by Gerry Peters
Guitars by J. T. Corenflos
Steel guitar by Doyle Grisham
Fiddle by David "Puddin" Russell
1
Room full of pictures,
Room full of memories,
Room full of life, joy and pain.
2
Life in the city,
Life on the job,
They don't make sense no more
The day you left me.
Refrain:
[Where can I find your love again?]
[Please, give me back your love again]
I don't care if I have to start again.
If I have have to beg from you
That I'd surely do;
And If I have to promise, too, I would
Just give me back your love again.
3
Clothes in the closet,
Hair brush and towels,
Sun by the pool -
Me and you.
4
Curtains and windows,
Cars in the carport -
They're just as dead as me
The day you left me.
(Repeat Refrain)
(Interlude)
(Repeat Refrain except last word)
Coda:
Give me back your love...
Give me back your love again.
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All Rights Reserved
Glory To God In The Highest
Text: ICEL. Used by permission
Music by Rev. J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
Piano and concertina by Catherine Styron
Bass by Steve Thomas
Harmonica by Jim Hoke
Antiphon:
Glory to God in the highest,
And peace to his people on earth.
(Repeat)
1
Lord God, heavenly King,
Almighty God and Father,
We worship you,
We give you thanks,
We praise you for your glory.
(Repeat Antiphon)
2
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
You take away the sin of the world:
Have mercy on us;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father:
Receive our prayer.
(Repeat Antiphon)
3
You alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord.
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
With the Holy Spirit,
In the glory of God the Father. Amen.
(Repeat Antiphon)
Music Copyright © 1992 Fro’s Music.
International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved
Music by Rev. J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
Piano and concertina by Catherine Styron
Bass by Steve Thomas
Harmonica by Jim Hoke
Antiphon:
Glory to God in the highest,
And peace to his people on earth.
(Repeat)
1
Lord God, heavenly King,
Almighty God and Father,
We worship you,
We give you thanks,
We praise you for your glory.
(Repeat Antiphon)
2
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
You take away the sin of the world:
Have mercy on us;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father:
Receive our prayer.
(Repeat Antiphon)
3
You alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord.
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
With the Holy Spirit,
In the glory of God the Father. Amen.
(Repeat Antiphon)
Music Copyright © 1992 Fro’s Music.
International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved
Hail Mary
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Link Source: Hail Mary
Text: Traditional
Music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by LaNaye Pearson
Piano by Catherine Styron
Acoustic guitars by Steve Thomas
1
Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women
And blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus.
2
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death.
(Repeat all)
Coda:
Amen
Music Copyright © 1991 Fro’s Music
International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved
Link Source: Hail Mary
Text: Traditional
Music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by LaNaye Pearson
Piano by Catherine Styron
Acoustic guitars by Steve Thomas
1
Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women
And blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus.
2
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death.
(Repeat all)
Coda:
Amen
Music Copyright © 1991 Fro’s Music
International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved
I Wanna Sing
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Link Source: I Wanna Sing
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Speer and Son
Arranged and produced by Marc Speer
1
I want to sing, "thank you, Jesus."
I want to sing, "thank you, Lord."
I want to sing, "thank you, Jesus."
Thanks for loving me.
2
I want to sing, "Praise you, Jesus."
I want to sing, "Praise you, Lord."
I want to sing, "Praise you, Jesus."
Praise for loving me.
3
I want to sing, "Alleuia."
I want to sing, "Praise the Lord."
I want to sing, "Alleluia."
Sing alleluia!
(Interlude)
(Repeat all)
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Link Source: I Wanna Sing
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Speer and Son
Arranged and produced by Marc Speer
1
I want to sing, "thank you, Jesus."
I want to sing, "thank you, Lord."
I want to sing, "thank you, Jesus."
Thanks for loving me.
2
I want to sing, "Praise you, Jesus."
I want to sing, "Praise you, Lord."
I want to sing, "Praise you, Jesus."
Praise for loving me.
3
I want to sing, "Alleuia."
I want to sing, "Praise the Lord."
I want to sing, "Alleluia."
Sing alleluia!
(Interlude)
(Repeat all)
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I'm Totally Yours
Words by J. Roel Lungay, Linda Mascariñas
Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
Refrain:
Define me love -
Is it all about crying in your arms
Or sharing a smile,
A smile that heals everything?
Is love really hard to describe
Or you just have to feel it
When it knocks on your door
All the way to your heart?
1
Make me or break me I’m totally yours,
Gave you my heart, my everything,
Yes, I am totally yours.
What is there to give?
You are all that I live for.
2
My life you charmed with your dimpled smile
And the music of your laughter filled my heart
With happy songs only heaven can give
Ooh, I’m totally yours.
(Repeat Refrain)
3
What’s with tears in my eyes and joy that I feel
I sing you this song from the depths of my being;
The music, lyric, poetry and you
All I know it’s love.
4
The time we spend together, the moments that we’ve shared
God knows what else is there between us
Heaven knows and the angels do, and us
They make us or break us
But in my heart I’m totally yours.
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Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
Refrain:
Define me love -
Is it all about crying in your arms
Or sharing a smile,
A smile that heals everything?
Is love really hard to describe
Or you just have to feel it
When it knocks on your door
All the way to your heart?
1
Make me or break me I’m totally yours,
Gave you my heart, my everything,
Yes, I am totally yours.
What is there to give?
You are all that I live for.
2
My life you charmed with your dimpled smile
And the music of your laughter filled my heart
With happy songs only heaven can give
Ooh, I’m totally yours.
(Repeat Refrain)
3
What’s with tears in my eyes and joy that I feel
I sing you this song from the depths of my being;
The music, lyric, poetry and you
All I know it’s love.
4
The time we spend together, the moments that we’ve shared
God knows what else is there between us
Heaven knows and the angels do, and us
They make us or break us
But in my heart I’m totally yours.
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Indecision
The gorgeous and amiable beautifulvoice, J. Ann Talisic
Link Source: Indecision
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!,
J. Ann Talisic & Fro
1
Indecision
Reflects uncertainty
Prevents our moving on.
Vindication
Excuses that we make
To hide away the truth.
2
Irreligion
It's messing up the faith
It's really going deep.
Invocation -
A need to make a plea
It's a real deal.
Refrain:
There's no regret, no illusion
Not sign of regress or confusion
Violence feeds revolution.
Avoid bad emotion,
Embrace high ambition -
Life is too precious
We have to move on.
3
Domination -
Competition everywhere,
Can't see the finish line.
Hard condition -
Imprisonment for all;
We have to free ourselves.
Bridge:
Evolution
With all its growing pain
Creation at its best.
Animation -
It brings us life again
A glorious day begins.
(Repeat Refrain twice)
Coda:
Indecision
It's something we can't keep
We need to move along.
Indecision
No matter if it's deep
We have to move along.
(Repeat Coda while fading)
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Invite The Whole World
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Link Source: Invite The Whole World
Words by Barbara Henry
Music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Speer and Son
Arranged and produced by Marc Speer
Refrain:
Invite the whole world to bless Him!
Invite the whole world to serve Him!
Forever and ever, never to end
Invite the whole world to know Him!
(Repeat)
1
Nature praises Him,
Nature sings to Him;
Awake, oh universe, oh man.
Let us go now and serve Him.
(Repeat Refrain)
2
Birds of the air,
Creatures of the sea;
The stars above shine His light.
The sun and the moon all serve Him.
(Repeat Refrain 2x)
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Link Source: Invite The Whole World
Words by Barbara Henry
Music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Speer and Son
Arranged and produced by Marc Speer
Refrain:
Invite the whole world to bless Him!
Invite the whole world to serve Him!
Forever and ever, never to end
Invite the whole world to know Him!
(Repeat)
1
Nature praises Him,
Nature sings to Him;
Awake, oh universe, oh man.
Let us go now and serve Him.
(Repeat Refrain)
2
Birds of the air,
Creatures of the sea;
The stars above shine His light.
The sun and the moon all serve Him.
(Repeat Refrain 2x)
Copyright © 1993 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
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Jesus, Meek And Humble Of Heart
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Link Source: Jesus, Meek & Humble Of Heart
Words by Barbara Henry
Music by J. Roel Lungay
Arr. by J. Roel Lungay and Steve Thomas
Performed by Steve Thomas
Piano by Catherine Styron
Guitars by Steve Thomas
1
Jesus, meek and humble of heart
Make my heart like yours.
A heart that loves You only
Just the way that You want it.
2
Show me, Lord, the path to You
Through that narrow door
And help me keep my eyes on You;
Make me love You more and more.
Chorus:
Dearest Lord, I pray to you
Cause I know not what to do.
There are many things each
That take my heart from you.
Take me where you will, Lord,
Cause I don't know the way.
Will you be my Shepherd
To lead me every day?
3
Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
Make my heart like Yours -
A reflection of Your holiness
And a ray of light to one and all.
4
Sanctify my life for You,
Make it ever true;
Pour on me Your precious love
And Your gift of compassion.
(Repeat Chorus)
(Repeat Verse 3)
Coda:
To one and all!
Copyright © 1993 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Link Source: Jesus, Meek & Humble Of Heart
Words by Barbara Henry
Music by J. Roel Lungay
Arr. by J. Roel Lungay and Steve Thomas
Performed by Steve Thomas
Piano by Catherine Styron
Guitars by Steve Thomas
1
Jesus, meek and humble of heart
Make my heart like yours.
A heart that loves You only
Just the way that You want it.
2
Show me, Lord, the path to You
Through that narrow door
And help me keep my eyes on You;
Make me love You more and more.
Chorus:
Dearest Lord, I pray to you
Cause I know not what to do.
There are many things each
That take my heart from you.
Take me where you will, Lord,
Cause I don't know the way.
Will you be my Shepherd
To lead me every day?
3
Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
Make my heart like Yours -
A reflection of Your holiness
And a ray of light to one and all.
4
Sanctify my life for You,
Make it ever true;
Pour on me Your precious love
And Your gift of compassion.
(Repeat Chorus)
(Repeat Verse 3)
Coda:
To one and all!
Copyright © 1993 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Lay Your Head On My Shoulder
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Link Source: Lay Your Head On My Shoulder
Words by Mary Helen Mares
Music by J. Roel Lungay
Refrain:
Lay your head on my shoulder,
Lay your head upon my breast;
Let me rock, let me hold you
While your little body rest.
1
I'll read you short stories,
I'll wish you sweet dreams;
Someday we'll share our secrets
Over chocolate ice-cream.
2
I'll tell you about Jesus
And teach you to pray
So you will always have a friend
To walk with along the way.
(Repeat Refrain)
3
You'll make life comfy cozy
You'll make life so worthwhile.
You give much happiness
With just your little smile.
4
Only God in heaven
Could send such a guest;
A living, breathing miracle
Asleep upon my chest.
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
Let me rock you, let me hold you
While you're little body rest.
Copyright © 1995 Mares Music | Fro's Music
International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved
Link Source: Lay Your Head On My Shoulder
Words by Mary Helen Mares
Music by J. Roel Lungay
Refrain:
Lay your head on my shoulder,
Lay your head upon my breast;
Let me rock, let me hold you
While your little body rest.
1
I'll read you short stories,
I'll wish you sweet dreams;
Someday we'll share our secrets
Over chocolate ice-cream.
2
I'll tell you about Jesus
And teach you to pray
So you will always have a friend
To walk with along the way.
(Repeat Refrain)
3
You'll make life comfy cozy
You'll make life so worthwhile.
You give much happiness
With just your little smile.
4
Only God in heaven
Could send such a guest;
A living, breathing miracle
Asleep upon my chest.
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
Let me rock you, let me hold you
While you're little body rest.
Copyright © 1995 Mares Music | Fro's Music
International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved
Let Us Come
Link Source: Let Us Come
Or go to: Let Us Come Video
STORY ON LET US COME
Based on John 6 and Eucharistic Prayer
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay
Arranged by Romeo C. Mascariñas
Mastered by Roy Tutor
1
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus,
And share with us Your Living Flesh
That we may live in You
And You in us;
O grant us life eternal.
2
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus
And share with us Your Holy Blood
To let us remember You
And make us full
Of Your heavenly grace.
Refrain:
By the real bread and the real wine
That the world may live.
And He'll raise us up
On the last day.
3
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus
And we all shall never hunger;
They who believe in You
They shall not thirst
And will live for ever.
(Repeat Refrain twice)
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Or go to: Let Us Come Video
STORY ON LET US COME
Based on John 6 and Eucharistic Prayer
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay
Arranged by Romeo C. Mascariñas
Mastered by Roy Tutor
1
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus,
And share with us Your Living Flesh
That we may live in You
And You in us;
O grant us life eternal.
2
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus
And share with us Your Holy Blood
To let us remember You
And make us full
Of Your heavenly grace.
Refrain:
By the real bread and the real wine
That the world may live.
And He'll raise us up
On the last day.
3
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus
And we all shall never hunger;
They who believe in You
They shall not thirst
And will live for ever.
(Repeat Refrain twice)
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Livin' It Up
(Tribute to New Orleans in the aftermath of Katrina)
Words by J. Roel Lungay & Jimmy Cempron
Music by Jimmy Cempron
Performed by Jimmy Cempron
1
The more we’ve got the more the need
The love we have shared just so unreal
In this world.
2
People dying everywhere
Problems rising in the air
In this world, yeah.
Bridge:
People utter words too strange to understand
(People of the world, they got nowhere to run)
No voices, just noices from within
(So voiceless, so helpless from within)
Refrain:
Livin’ it up to the world’s insanity
Givin’ in it up
There’s so much disparity
I call out your name (coz/and) I feel so insane
Livin’ it up to your game (Well/Hmmm)
3
I was swept away in the storm
Just standing here on my own
All alone! Hmmm
4
My heart is torn, just can’t go on
And I’m so lost, can’t carry on
In this world, yeah.
(Repeat Bridge)
(Repeat Refrain 2x)
(Interlude)
(Repeat Refrain 3x)
Coda:
That’s your game!
Copyright © 2006 Jaycee Music | Fro’s Music
International Copyright Secured. All rights reserved
Words by J. Roel Lungay & Jimmy Cempron
Music by Jimmy Cempron
Performed by Jimmy Cempron
1
The more we’ve got the more the need
The love we have shared just so unreal
In this world.
2
People dying everywhere
Problems rising in the air
In this world, yeah.
Bridge:
People utter words too strange to understand
(People of the world, they got nowhere to run)
No voices, just noices from within
(So voiceless, so helpless from within)
Refrain:
Livin’ it up to the world’s insanity
Givin’ in it up
There’s so much disparity
I call out your name (coz/and) I feel so insane
Livin’ it up to your game (Well/Hmmm)
3
I was swept away in the storm
Just standing here on my own
All alone! Hmmm
4
My heart is torn, just can’t go on
And I’m so lost, can’t carry on
In this world, yeah.
(Repeat Bridge)
(Repeat Refrain 2x)
(Interlude)
(Repeat Refrain 3x)
Coda:
That’s your game!
Copyright © 2006 Jaycee Music | Fro’s Music
International Copyright Secured. All rights reserved
Love Somehow Will Find A Place In Our Hearts
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Link Source: Love Somehow Will Find A Place In Our Hearts
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
1
There’s no telling where it’ll end
There’s no saying we’re just friends
All I can say right now is don’t say a word
Love somehow will find a place in our hearts.
2
I’m in no hurry I can wait
I’ll just tarry ’til it’s here
All I can do right now is not say a word
Love somehow will find a place in our hearts.
Chorus:
I know what love does for you
There’s not much explaining to do
Love somehow will tickle our hearts
And settle inside [that’s why/that‘s right].
The joy that you feel inside
Is much like taking you off for a ride
Love somehow will take its flight
In joining our hearts in love.
3
I can imagine what I feel
Yet I wonder, if it’s real
I’ll just close my eyes and not say a word
Love somehow will find a place in our hearts.
(Interlude)
(Chorus)
Coda:
I’ll just close my eyes and not say a word
Love somehow will find a place in our hearts.
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Link Source: Love Somehow Will Find A Place In Our Hearts
"Isn't love wonderful? No matter what your station in life is, it'll always find its way to your heart and keep it captive." (Fro)
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
1
There’s no telling where it’ll end
There’s no saying we’re just friends
All I can say right now is don’t say a word
Love somehow will find a place in our hearts.
2
I’m in no hurry I can wait
I’ll just tarry ’til it’s here
All I can do right now is not say a word
Love somehow will find a place in our hearts.
Chorus:
I know what love does for you
There’s not much explaining to do
Love somehow will tickle our hearts
And settle inside [that’s why/that‘s right].
The joy that you feel inside
Is much like taking you off for a ride
Love somehow will take its flight
In joining our hearts in love.
3
I can imagine what I feel
Yet I wonder, if it’s real
I’ll just close my eyes and not say a word
Love somehow will find a place in our hearts.
(Interlude)
(Chorus)
Coda:
I’ll just close my eyes and not say a word
Love somehow will find a place in our hearts.
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Mariam
(Song For Mario & Amy)
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
Piano by Catherine Styron
Guitars by Steve Thomas
1
I've been looking for you all over
Never thought I'd find you here.
We were friends at the very beginning
We then were lovers in the end;
I love you, Amy, more than anybody else
Cause you with me our love is blest -
I and Am.
2
Searchin' our own place to go
Seems like hide and seek we do.
Always, day or night, we planned to.
Always, day or night, we failed, too;
We love each other more than anybody else,
Our two hearts, one name we made,
Mariam.
Refrain:
Mariam!
Mariam!
Mariam!
Mariam!
Bridge:
I dreamed we traveled "heaven for two"
When I woke up it's only "campanario." (belfry)
Remember once you've said,
"You're mine forever!"
And I always wanted to take you home.
(Interlude)
Coda:
I've been looking for you all over
Never thought I'd find you here.
We were friends at the very beginning
We then were lovers in the end.
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International Copyright Secured
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Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
Piano by Catherine Styron
Guitars by Steve Thomas
1
I've been looking for you all over
Never thought I'd find you here.
We were friends at the very beginning
We then were lovers in the end;
I love you, Amy, more than anybody else
Cause you with me our love is blest -
I and Am.
2
Searchin' our own place to go
Seems like hide and seek we do.
Always, day or night, we planned to.
Always, day or night, we failed, too;
We love each other more than anybody else,
Our two hearts, one name we made,
Mariam.
Refrain:
Mariam!
Mariam!
Mariam!
Mariam!
Bridge:
I dreamed we traveled "heaven for two"
When I woke up it's only "campanario." (belfry)
Remember once you've said,
"You're mine forever!"
And I always wanted to take you home.
(Interlude)
Coda:
I've been looking for you all over
Never thought I'd find you here.
We were friends at the very beginning
We then were lovers in the end.
Copyright © 1980 Fro's Music | Foreign Brain Music
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Missing You
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Link Source: Missing You
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas
Performed by Jennifer Ann Talisic
1
When you disappear
Never to come back
Quite some pourin’ tears
Did you ever think of that?
2
You made some enemies
They hate you oh so bad
What you gonna do,
Really hurt me bad?
Refrain:
Missing you, missing you, missing you
Really do, really do, really do
Please come home, please come home, do come home
I really need your love, oh yeah!
(Interlude)
3
Mind is getting tired,
Eyes are getting dry,
Heart is always sad,
Wishing you come back!
4
Oh, please don’t make it hard
Open up your heart
Hear to what I say
I’m waiting every day!
(Repeat Refrain)
Bridge:
I’m really reaching out to hold you, baby, yeah
It’s just a matter of time you’ll be mine
I’m begging you, I’m begging you
Promise me, please
Don’t ever let go!
(Repeat Refrain)
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Link Source: Missing You
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas
Performed by Jennifer Ann Talisic
1
When you disappear
Never to come back
Quite some pourin’ tears
Did you ever think of that?
2
You made some enemies
They hate you oh so bad
What you gonna do,
Really hurt me bad?
Refrain:
Missing you, missing you, missing you
Really do, really do, really do
Please come home, please come home, do come home
I really need your love, oh yeah!
(Interlude)
3
Mind is getting tired,
Eyes are getting dry,
Heart is always sad,
Wishing you come back!
4
Oh, please don’t make it hard
Open up your heart
Hear to what I say
I’m waiting every day!
(Repeat Refrain)
Bridge:
I’m really reaching out to hold you, baby, yeah
It’s just a matter of time you’ll be mine
I’m begging you, I’m begging you
Promise me, please
Don’t ever let go!
(Repeat Refrain)
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My Tagbilaran City
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
It feels like a dream
A quiet I couldn't quite figure out just yet
A moment of silence that is
On a journey I know not the direction.
Peoples and machines moving thoughtlessly
in all direction -
No visible footsteps nor clear faces -
Nothing seems to make sense
Much like waking up at dawn for no reason at all.
The serenity just drowns on top of silence -
Silence incensed with movements -
I wonder if the gods have something to do
with all these
Quite precious it seems
I'm almost like sleepwalking.
This I conclude, I must be awake!
I must be home!
I must be where I need to be!
And want to be!
Where I dreamt to be...
And love to be...
Not sleeping but awake!
My Tagbilaran City!
Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved.
Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
It feels like a dream
A quiet I couldn't quite figure out just yet
A moment of silence that is
On a journey I know not the direction.
Peoples and machines moving thoughtlessly
in all direction -
No visible footsteps nor clear faces -
Nothing seems to make sense
Much like waking up at dawn for no reason at all.
The serenity just drowns on top of silence -
Silence incensed with movements -
I wonder if the gods have something to do
with all these
Quite precious it seems
I'm almost like sleepwalking.
This I conclude, I must be awake!
I must be home!
I must be where I need to be!
And want to be!
Where I dreamt to be...
And love to be...
Not sleeping but awake!
My Tagbilaran City!
Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved.
Monday, May 25, 2009
(Please) Don't Say I'm Only Dreaming
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Link Source: Please Don't Say I'm Only Dreaming
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Juli Maners
Produced by Gerry Peters
Guitars by J. T. Corenflos
Steel Guitar by Doyle Grisham
Fiddle by David "Puddin" Russell
1
My life has been a fairy tale
Dreams I thought don't have no face.
Like Cinderella's prince I met
The man I set my heart to give.
Refrain:
Please don't say I'm only dreaming
If I'm asleep so deep, you know,
I don't want to ever wake up -
Never ever again.
2
My days have all been good to me
Cause you were always by my side;
I've always felt I was in love
With you there as my guiding light.
(Repeat Refrain)
(Interlude)
3
I think of all the good times then
When we were just too young to care;
Though many years have passed by then
Now happy days are here again!
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
Never ever again.
No, never ever again.
Copyright © 1996 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
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Link Source: Please Don't Say I'm Only Dreaming
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Juli Maners
Produced by Gerry Peters
Guitars by J. T. Corenflos
Steel Guitar by Doyle Grisham
Fiddle by David "Puddin" Russell
1
My life has been a fairy tale
Dreams I thought don't have no face.
Like Cinderella's prince I met
The man I set my heart to give.
Refrain:
Please don't say I'm only dreaming
If I'm asleep so deep, you know,
I don't want to ever wake up -
Never ever again.
2
My days have all been good to me
Cause you were always by my side;
I've always felt I was in love
With you there as my guiding light.
(Repeat Refrain)
(Interlude)
3
I think of all the good times then
When we were just too young to care;
Though many years have passed by then
Now happy days are here again!
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
Never ever again.
No, never ever again.
Copyright © 1996 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
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Reminiscing
Dedicated to all my friends with Puppies-Tagbilaran
Link Source: Reminiscing
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
Keyboard by Catherine Styron
Acoustic and steel guitars by Steve Thomas
1
It seems like only yesterday
When I wrote my very first song,
I still remember how I felt
When I struck that very first chord.
2
I fell in love with the melody
That I still hold today,
The words so full of memories
Of how life used to be.
Refrain:
We've walked through life so slowly
But we've wandered far and free.
We were different and so crazy,
No moments dull and gray.
3
Remember how we used to sing
And serenade the girls;
We drowned ourselves in booze and beers
Until the break of day.
4
Our lives were full of hopes and dreams
But we didn't really care;
The clouds of "non-existence"
By then had wrapped our minds and wills.
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
We traveled life so easy,
We've wandered fancy-free,
Outrageous and so silly,
So different from today...
Copyright © 1995 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Link Source: Reminiscing
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
Keyboard by Catherine Styron
Acoustic and steel guitars by Steve Thomas
1
It seems like only yesterday
When I wrote my very first song,
I still remember how I felt
When I struck that very first chord.
2
I fell in love with the melody
That I still hold today,
The words so full of memories
Of how life used to be.
Refrain:
We've walked through life so slowly
But we've wandered far and free.
We were different and so crazy,
No moments dull and gray.
3
Remember how we used to sing
And serenade the girls;
We drowned ourselves in booze and beers
Until the break of day.
4
Our lives were full of hopes and dreams
But we didn't really care;
The clouds of "non-existence"
By then had wrapped our minds and wills.
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
We traveled life so easy,
We've wandered fancy-free,
Outrageous and so silly,
So different from today...
Copyright © 1995 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Road To Nowhere
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo Mascariñas
Mastered by Roy Tutor
1
There’s a highway down the road
People trav‘ling, young and old
Which direction I don’t know but I was told…
It’s called the road to nowhere.
2
There’s a dude in jet-black hair
With guitar and picking tunes
Where he came from no one knows but I was told…
He came from road to nowhere.
Refrain:
There’s a road to nowhere
Many people standing there.
Road to nowhere,
I wanna do my dancing there;
Like a marketplace
It’s crowded and you can’t hear
It’s a road to nowhere
Really, road to nowhere.
(Interlude)
Bridge:
Down that road you can’t show your face,
Expect to be embraced.
I was told you are on your own
Or you can hit the road!
3
Love to travel down that road,
No return and no regrets,
Love to tell my kids one day when I am old
I’ve been to the road of nowhere.
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
Yeah, really road to nowhere.
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
You bet, it's road to nowhere.
Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
1
There’s a highway down the road
People trav‘ling, young and old
Which direction I don’t know but I was told…
It’s called the road to nowhere.
2
There’s a dude in jet-black hair
With guitar and picking tunes
Where he came from no one knows but I was told…
He came from road to nowhere.
Refrain:
There’s a road to nowhere
Many people standing there.
Road to nowhere,
I wanna do my dancing there;
Like a marketplace
It’s crowded and you can’t hear
It’s a road to nowhere
Really, road to nowhere.
(Interlude)
Bridge:
Down that road you can’t show your face,
Expect to be embraced.
I was told you are on your own
Or you can hit the road!
3
Love to travel down that road,
No return and no regrets,
Love to tell my kids one day when I am old
I’ve been to the road of nowhere.
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
Yeah, really road to nowhere.
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
You bet, it's road to nowhere.
Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
1
There’s a highway down the road
People trav‘ling, young and old
Which direction I don’t know but I was told…
It’s called the road to nowhere.
2
There’s a dude in jet-black hair
With guitar and picking tunes
Where he came from no one knows but I was told…
He came from road to nowhere.
Refrain:
There’s a road to nowhere
Many people standing there.
Road to nowhere,
I wanna do my dancing there;
Like a marketplace
It’s crowded and you can’t hear
It’s a road to nowhere
Really, road to nowhere.
(Interlude)
Bridge:
Down that road you can’t show your face,
Expect to be embraced.
I was told you are on your own
Or you can hit the road!
3
Love to travel down that road,
No return and no regrets,
Love to tell my kids one day when I am old
I’ve been to the road of nowhere.
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
Yeah, really road to nowhere.
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
You bet, it's road to nowhere.
Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Music by Romeo Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo Mascariñas
Mastered by Roy Tutor
1
There’s a highway down the road
People trav‘ling, young and old
Which direction I don’t know but I was told…
It’s called the road to nowhere.
2
There’s a dude in jet-black hair
With guitar and picking tunes
Where he came from no one knows but I was told…
He came from road to nowhere.
Refrain:
There’s a road to nowhere
Many people standing there.
Road to nowhere,
I wanna do my dancing there;
Like a marketplace
It’s crowded and you can’t hear
It’s a road to nowhere
Really, road to nowhere.
(Interlude)
Bridge:
Down that road you can’t show your face,
Expect to be embraced.
I was told you are on your own
Or you can hit the road!
3
Love to travel down that road,
No return and no regrets,
Love to tell my kids one day when I am old
I’ve been to the road of nowhere.
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
Yeah, really road to nowhere.
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
You bet, it's road to nowhere.
Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
1
There’s a highway down the road
People trav‘ling, young and old
Which direction I don’t know but I was told…
It’s called the road to nowhere.
2
There’s a dude in jet-black hair
With guitar and picking tunes
Where he came from no one knows but I was told…
He came from road to nowhere.
Refrain:
There’s a road to nowhere
Many people standing there.
Road to nowhere,
I wanna do my dancing there;
Like a marketplace
It’s crowded and you can’t hear
It’s a road to nowhere
Really, road to nowhere.
(Interlude)
Bridge:
Down that road you can’t show your face,
Expect to be embraced.
I was told you are on your own
Or you can hit the road!
3
Love to travel down that road,
No return and no regrets,
Love to tell my kids one day when I am old
I’ve been to the road of nowhere.
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
Yeah, really road to nowhere.
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
You bet, it's road to nowhere.
Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo Mascariñas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo!
1
There’s a highway down the road
People trav‘ling, young and old
Which direction I don’t know but I was told…
It’s called the road to nowhere.
2
There’s a dude in jet-black hair
With guitar and picking tunes
Where he came from no one knows but I was told…
He came from road to nowhere.
Refrain:
There’s a road to nowhere
Many people standing there.
Road to nowhere,
I wanna do my dancing there;
Like a marketplace
It’s crowded and you can’t hear
It’s a road to nowhere
Really, road to nowhere.
(Interlude)
Bridge:
Down that road you can’t show your face,
Expect to be embraced.
I was told you are on your own
Or you can hit the road!
3
Love to travel down that road,
No return and no regrets,
Love to tell my kids one day when I am old
I’ve been to the road of nowhere.
(Repeat Refrain)
Coda:
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
Yeah, really road to nowhere.
Like a marketplace
It’s full of crowd, but then
It’s a road to nowhere.
You bet, it's road to nowhere.
Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Sailboat
Finalist, Song Trailblazer Category
1995 Airplay International Songwriting Contest
Nashville, Tennessee
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
Piano by Catherine Styron
Guitars by Steve Thomas
Mastered by Roy Tutor
Refrain 1:
Sailboat - everybody wants to sail away!
Sailboat - sail across the bay!
Sailboat - everybody wants to sail away!
Sailboat - sail across the bay!
1
When you look around
Nothing can be found;
Still I'm here with you
Even though you're gone.
Refrain 2:
Sailboat - now it's time again!
Looking for a friend,
That's how love begins.
2
So we sing this song
Now we both belong;
We must never part,
You are always in my heart.
(Repeat Refrain except last line)
Coda:
Sailboat - sail away with me.
Copyright © 1988 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
So You Think I'm Crazy
(Tribute to I.H.M.S.)
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
1
Well I've been here all my life
Searchin' for someone
Here in this lonesome place
Can I find my happiness
I've long waited for?
2
Y'all are asking me,
"What the hell you're doing?"
Y'all think it's nothing.
But I'll tell you something,
I'm looking for my heaven.
Chorus:
[So/Do] ya think I'm crazy, don't you?
Can't you see?
I've been here searchin' for myself for many years.
Only you don't see meaning to all that I'm doing
And all I believe in.
You see?
3
Well I've been here for something
Coz of someone
Who I don't know much
But it's Him that I'm living for.
4
I'm giving all my life
For His desire;
The life now I'm in
That I know is worth living.
(Repeat Chorus 2x)
Copyright © 1978 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
Words and music by J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Steve Thomas
1
Well I've been here all my life
Searchin' for someone
Here in this lonesome place
Can I find my happiness
I've long waited for?
2
Y'all are asking me,
"What the hell you're doing?"
Y'all think it's nothing.
But I'll tell you something,
I'm looking for my heaven.
Chorus:
[So/Do] ya think I'm crazy, don't you?
Can't you see?
I've been here searchin' for myself for many years.
Only you don't see meaning to all that I'm doing
And all I believe in.
You see?
3
Well I've been here for something
Coz of someone
Who I don't know much
But it's Him that I'm living for.
4
I'm giving all my life
For His desire;
The life now I'm in
That I know is worth living.
(Repeat Chorus 2x)
Copyright © 1978 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved
Teach Me, Lord
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Link Source: Teach Me, Lord
Words by Barbara Henry
Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Juli Maners
Guitars by J. T. Corenflos
Arranged and produced by Gerry Peters
1
Teach me, Lord, to listen
With a gentle ear.
Let me love your people
And take away the fear.
Please, teach me, Lord, to listen
With a gentle ear.
Let me love your people
And take away the fear.
2
The unselfishness of silence,
Tongue that does affirm,
Words that speak of God's mercy -
Lord, please let me learn.
Don't let me point a finger:
Shame, abuse, acuse:
For this is not the way of love,
I've got to break them loose.
3
Speak the truth in love, you say;
Lord, please teach me how.
Take away this anger
I really, really need your your grace right now.
You've told us, Lord, that true love
Cast away all fear.
Let me tell your people
Only what they truly need to hear.
(Ad lib)
(Repeat first 4 lines of Verse 1)
Copyright © 1991 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
Link Source: Teach Me, Lord
Words by Barbara Henry
Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay
Performed by Juli Maners
Guitars by J. T. Corenflos
Arranged and produced by Gerry Peters
1
Teach me, Lord, to listen
With a gentle ear.
Let me love your people
And take away the fear.
Please, teach me, Lord, to listen
With a gentle ear.
Let me love your people
And take away the fear.
2
The unselfishness of silence,
Tongue that does affirm,
Words that speak of God's mercy -
Lord, please let me learn.
Don't let me point a finger:
Shame, abuse, acuse:
For this is not the way of love,
I've got to break them loose.
3
Speak the truth in love, you say;
Lord, please teach me how.
Take away this anger
I really, really need your your grace right now.
You've told us, Lord, that true love
Cast away all fear.
Let me tell your people
Only what they truly need to hear.
(Ad lib)
(Repeat first 4 lines of Verse 1)
Copyright © 1991 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved
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