Field Of Dreams: Fro's Music

THE "INTRO BWAIS"

2009-05-27T00:10:00.001-07:00

BOHOL MUSIC | BOHOL MUSIC | BOHOL MUSIC | BOHOL MUSIC | BOHOL MUSIC | BOHOL MUSIC | BOHOL MUSIC

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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: SONG OF CONFIDENCE, DEDICATION & WARNING

9th Of September

2009-05-27T00:05:00.000-07:00

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Source: 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

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

Aba Birheng Maria

2009-05-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Link Source: 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

ABA BIRHENG MARIA (FRO'S VERSION)

AMC Theme

2009-05-26T23:55:00.000-07:00

(Tribute to Hilario & Carmen Lungay Clan
of Catigbian, Bohol)

Link Source: AMC Theme (A Song For You)

Words and music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Steve Thomas

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

An Act Of Contrition

2009-05-26T23:49:00.000-07:00

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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

Big Bang!

2009-05-26T23:46:00.000-07:00

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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

Caingget Sunset

2009-05-26T21:51:00.000-07:00

Link Source: Caingget Sunset

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo! Romeo!

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

Come, Holy Spirit

2009-05-26T21:16:00.000-07:00

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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

Dear Jesus (Pearson)

2009-05-26T21:10:00.000-07:00

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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

Dear Jesus (Thomas)

2009-05-26T21:06:00.000-07:00

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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

Dear Jesus (Hess)

2009-05-26T20:56:00.000-07:00

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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

Give Me Back Your Love (Again)

2009-05-26T20:49:00.000-07:00

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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

Glory To God In The Highest

2009-05-26T20:36:00.000-07:00

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Link Source: 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

Hail Mary

2009-05-26T20:30:00.000-07:00

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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

I Wanna Sing

2009-05-26T20:27:00.000-07:00

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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)

Copyright © 1993 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

I'm Totally Yours

2009-05-26T15:15:00.000-07:00

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Link Source: 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.

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Indecision

2009-05-26T14:54:00.000-07:00

The gorgeous and amiable beautiful
voice, 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)

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved.

TO PLAY MASTERED VERSION OF THIS SONG, TURN OFF ABOVE PLAYER AND CLICK 2ND PLAYER BELOW

Invite The Whole World

2009-05-26T14:46:00.000-07:00

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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
All Rights Reserved

Jesus, Meek And Humble Of Heart

2009-05-26T14:40:00.001-07:00

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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

Lay Your Head On My Shoulder

2009-05-26T14:35:00.000-07:00

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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

Let Us Come

2009-05-26T14:29:00.001-07:00

Link Source: Let Us Come

Or go to: Let Us Come Video

Based on John 6 and Eucharistic Prayer

Words and music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered at Fro Audio by J. Roel Lungay

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)

Copyright © 1980 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved

LET US COME (FRO'S VERSION)

Livin' It Up

2009-05-26T14:22:00.000-07:00

(Tribute to New Orleans in the aftermath of Katrina)

Link Source: Livin' It Up

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

2009-05-26T14:14:00.000-07:00

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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.

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved.

Mariam

2009-05-26T14:05:00.000-07:00

(Song For Mario & Amy)

Link Source: Mariam

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
International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved.

Missing You

2009-05-26T14:00:00.000-07:00

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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)

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

My Tagbilaran City

2009-05-26T13:53:00.000-07:00

Link Source: 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.

(Please) Don't Say I'm Only Dreaming

2009-05-25T22:07:00.000-07:00

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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

Reminiscing

2009-05-25T22:00:00.000-07:00

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

Road To Nowhere

2009-05-25T21:54:00.000-07:00

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Link Source: Road To Nowhere

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

2009-05-25T21:46:00.000-07:00

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Link Source: 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

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

2009-05-25T21:37:00.000-07:00

(Tribute to I.H.M.S.)

Link Source: So You Think I'm Crazy

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

2009-05-25T21:31:00.000-07:00

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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

Thank You

2009-05-25T21:23:00.000-07:00

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Link Source: Thank You

Words by Cindy Ann Ohler

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by LeNaye Pearson

Piano by Catherine Styron

Guitars by Steve Thomas

This world we live in
Makes me so confused.
When I try to win it over
I always lose.
Is there nothing I can do
To take away these blues?
Is there nothing I can do
To take away the blues?
But when I have help from you
I go into the new.
So I just wanted to say,
So I just wanted to say,
So I just wanted to say,
"Thank you."

(Interlude)

(Repeat all)

Copyright © 1991 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Thank You (For List'ning)

2009-05-25T21:18:00.000-07:00

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Link Source: Thank You (For List'ning)

Words by Barbara Henry

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Steve Thomas

1
Thank you for list'ning,
Thanks for being there.
I had to pour my heart out
To someone I knew would care.

2
Thank you for list'ning,
Thanks for being there.
I knew God sent you to me
When I needed someone to share.

Refrain 1:
Words I'd never spoken
And feelings never felt;
The pain of loss, the loneliness,
The anger and despair...

3
The blaming and accusing,
The failure of a friend,
Obesession and rejection -
Lord, will it ever end?

4
The joys of life, the sorrows,
The up-ups and the downs
But worst of all the dryness
When there's nothing to be found.

Refrain 2:
I reached out in the desert
And I found you there.
I found a friend to turn to
When there wasn't even prayer.

5
You opened up your ear
And opened up your heart.
Even though I knew you feared
Again to take a part.

6
Thorns of life breed roses,
Love comes out of pain;
Joy amidst the sorrow
And growth comes after rain.

Refrain 3:
I reached out in the desert
And I found you there.
A friend I knew who'd been there, too,
Someone to simply care.

(Repeat 1 and 2)

Copyright © 1993 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

The Greatest Of Gifts

2009-05-25T21:13:00.001-07:00

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Link Source: The Greatest Of Gifts

Words and music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Juli Maners

Arranged and produced by Gerry Peters

1
Very gentle whisper
I hear inside of me -
Cheering me,
Tossing me,
Off'ring me comfort in plenty...

2
Reassuring embrace
Inviting as one's kiss;
As you hold me in your arms,
I'd say "Love is the greatest of gifts."

(Repeat all)

Coda:
As you hold me in your arms
I'd say "Love is the greatest of gifts."

Copyright © 1994 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

The Love You Give

2009-05-25T20:57:00.000-07:00

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Link Source: The Love You Give

Words and music by J. Roel Lungay

Arrangement by J. Roel Lungay
Additional arrangement by Steve Thomas

Lyrical editors: Patricia McKinny, Barbara Henry, Joyce Landry

Performed by Steve Thomas

Piano by Catherine Styron

1
Very gently you have touched my heart
I feel your love for me
Very gently you have touched my heart
I simply melt away.

Chorus:
The love you give is like no other
And as long as I live
No one else will I need but you.

2
Insecurities of life are many
I can go crazy.
But when you whisper gently to my heart
You make me feel okay.

(Repeat Chorus)

3
(Oh, so) Crazy as it seems
I just can't help but smile all day.
Tears can never be a part of life
With you right by my side.

(Repeat Chorus)

4
Kneeling at the altar with my Lord
A million thanks I give.
Kneeling at the altar with my God
My heart is very glad.

(Repeat Chorus)

5
Yes I do believe that I'm for you,
Just you and only you.
And I do believe my destiny's
With you to always be.

(Repeat Chorus 2x)

Coda:
Yes, as long as I live
No one else will I need but you.

Copyright © 1993 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

The Mark Of Priestly Bliss

2009-05-25T20:35:00.001-07:00

Link Source: The Mark Of Priestly Bliss

Words by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Music by Fr. Arnold Zamora

Arranged by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo Mascariñas

Mastered at Fro Audio by J. Roel Lungay

1
A priest forever, a priest for life
Called to serve, to live and die.
Through many years and happy tears,
God's joy abounds, His grace supplied.

2
A priest for always, a priest I am,
In poverty I am to be;
A good example for all to see -
Salt of the earth, light to be seen.

Chorus:
You called me to proclaim your goodness to the world,
Make peace with everyone, uniting all as one;
May all the sacraments, in your most holy name,
Lead us to holiness - the mark of priestly bliss.

3
A priest for Christ, a priest for love,
A priest for all, that's who I am;
One blessed vision in Christ our God
For all his chosen, anointed hands.

(Repeat Chorus 2x)

Coda:
May all the sacraments, in your most Holy Name,
Lead us to holiness - the mark of priestly bliss.

A priest of God... a priest I am!

Copyright © 2009 Franz Music | Fro's Music.
International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved

THE MARK OF PRIESTLY BLISS (FR. ROEL'S VERSION)

FR. ROEL'S TALK AT ST. MARGARET MARY CHURCH

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The Morning Star

2009-05-25T20:29:00.001-07:00

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Link Source: The Morning Star

Words by Barbara Henry

Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Juli Maners

Interlude arrangement by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Strings arrangement by Gerry Peter

Guitars by J. T. Corenflos

Piano by Gerry Peters

1
To earth He came begotten not made
To a father and mother who were very afraid;
Afraid but obedient, they accepted with trust
And fled as directed, they did as they must.

(Interlude 1)

Into the cave they went from afar
And our mother gave birth to the Morning Star.
With angels, with shepherds, proclaiming the birth
Of a God who left heaven and came down to earth.

(Interlude 2)

3
O night so holy, the calm silent night
When the depth of darkness
Was pierced with great light;
The light of the world came forth from light;
The Son was begotten
How holy the night!

(Interlude 3)

4
The light came to enlighten the heart and the mind
And all those who seek, they soon will find.
The love that will comfort the pure and the poor
And gather the lost ones who come by the door.

5
The people of truth will know the way
And it all began on [this special day/first Christmas day]
Jesus, our Savior, was born on this night
And all you in darkness, come to the light.

Coda:
Lord Jesus Christ, you're the Morning Star!

Copyright © 1993 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Those Who Care

2009-05-25T20:11:00.001-07:00

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Link Source: Those Who Care

Words by Lorraine Mueller. Used by permission of New Hope Books

Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Juli Maners

Piano by Gerry Peters

Guitars by J. T. Corenflos

1
As silently as sunrise comes
The days flow into years -
As silently as sunrise comes -
For those whose hearts care.

(Repeat)

2
And some are filled with happiness
And some are drenched in tears.
But it is always good to know
That there are those who care
Who may today lift up your name
With love in fervent prayer.

(Repeat all)

(Interlude)

(Repeat 2)

(Repeat 1)

Copyright © 1991 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Tigum Bol-anon

2009-05-25T20:03:00.000-07:00

(TBTK 2009 Theme Song)

Link Source: Tigum Bol-anon

Words by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo Ceniza Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo! Romeo! & Wendel Taladua

1
Panahon sa kasadya
Ania na usab
Dakong panaghudyaka
Kanato nagtawag
Kita mag tapok-tapok
Kita mag tigum-tigum.

2
Hala tibuok banay
Pangandam na kamo
Ma nanay man o tatay
Ma dodong man o inday
Kitang tanan mo byahe
Kitang tanan pauli.

Koro:
Tigum Bol-anon tigum!
Dili na gyod maluom
Tigum Bol-anon tigum!
Dili na gyod mahilom;
Mahal natong probinsya
Nagsige nag pangagda
Bol-anon tib'ok kalibutan
Sundon nato ang dalan
Pauli sa Bohol,
Pinangga tang Bohol.

3
Kalambo, kahiusa
Pagadamgohon ta
Yuta natong natawhan
Atong pangalagaran
Ayaw kamo kalimot
Tandaon ta siya.

4
Bol-anong panawagan
Kaninyo nga tanan
Bol-anon sa kalibutan
O dungga ki'ng tanan
Salamat, o Bol-anon
Magkita-kita tang tanan.

(Koro)

Tulay:
Tigum Bol-anon tigum
Bol-anon tib'ok kalibutan
Bol-anon tib'ok kalibutan
Uban kamo sa panagtigum.

(Koro)

Koda:
Tigum Bol-anon tigum!
Tigum Bol-anon tigum!
Tigum Bol-anon tigum!

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Touch Of Heaven

2009-05-25T19:46:00.001-07:00

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Link Source: Touch Of Heaven

Words by Michael Dubina. Used by permission of New Hope Books

Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Fiddle arr. by Fr. J. Roel Lungay & David "Puddin" Russell

Performed by Juli Maners

Keyboards and strings by Gerry Peters

Fiddle by David "Puddin" Russell

1
I can see the gifts of glory
God has willed to earth and man,
But their miracles of splendor
I will never understand.

Chorus:
I can see a touch of heaven
In the flowers that He sowed
For they bear the awe of stardust
And a twilight's afterglow.

2
Works of majesty and wonder -
That are everywhere I look -
From an ocean's wild enchantment
To a peaceful, forest brook.

(Repeat Chorus)

3
Does not matter where I wander -
Day or night, on land or sea -
Everywhere, I see the glories
He has willed to earth and me.

(Repeat Chorus twice)

Copyright © 1997 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved

Unanswered Prayers

2009-05-25T19:37:00.001-07:00

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Link Source: Unanswered Prayers

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo Mascarinas

Performed by Romeo! Romeo!

1
Last night I woke up in the middle of the night
Thought of things that meant so much
for me and my wife -
Children, school and house, livelihood and life
I can’t stop thanking God for these
Unanswered prayers.

2
When I was young my dreams were
diff’rent from what I have now.
I took a lot for granted, never cared so much;
Dreaming far away, I could never stay
But now I’m thankful, God,
For these unanswered prayers.

Refrain:
[You/they] are the answer to my unanswered prayers.
I swear to God [you/they] are my unanswered prayers;
I may not have known
Coz I was so young and alone
But now I realize you are the answer
To my very prayers.

3
Funny but it seems like God had made plans all along;
Took a lot of twists and turns, had to let go of my own;
Funny it may seem, you know, how lucky have I been
Now I have you all beside me - my unanswered prayers.

Bridge:
God, I can’t thank enough, you're Lord of my life.
Coz I owe you so much, I fall down on my knees;
I couldn’t bear the thought of it
had you answered all my dreams -
I wouldn’t have my wife and kids -
Your very answer to my unanswered prayers.

(Interlude)

(Repeat Refrain except last 2 lines)

Coda:
But now I realize you are the answer
to my very prayers.

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All rights reserved

We Fell In Love

2009-05-25T19:05:00.000-07:00

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Link Source: We Fell In Love (Many Years Ago)

Words by Mary Helen Mares

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Steve Thomas

Piano by Catherine Styron

Produced by Steve Thomas

1
I looked her in the eyes many years ago
Took a deep breath to help me say hello
She was such a beauty and new to town
I said I'd be happy to show her all around.

2
I took her to my world few had ever known
Said a prayer to God she'd feel right at home
There's never been another since the day I saw her face
No one could compare to her beauty, charm and grace.

Refrain:
We fell in love, we said, "I do."
But little did we know she would end
What I started many years ago.

3
Time changes all of us but it took me by surprise
To see one day a change of heart showing in her eyes
Maybe too much happened during all the years
Or maybe not enough brought about her tears.

(Repeat Refrain)

Bridge:
Now it's many years later
And as she looks me in the eye
She takes a deep breath
To help her say goodbye.

(Ad lib)

(Repeat Refrain except last line)

(Repeat Refrain)

Coda:
What I started many years ago!

Copyright © 1995 Mares Music | Fro's Music
International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved

Who Is Fro?

2009-05-25T18:50:00.003-07:00

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Link Source: Who Is Fro?

Words by Barbara Henry

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Rebecca Freeman

Piano by Catherine Styron

Guitars by Steve Thomas

1
A father and a brother, a good friend to us all
He knows just when to be there
And catch us when we fall.
His heart is big and broken
It catches all our grief.
But when he lets us get it all out
It surely is a relief.

Chorus:
Who is Fro?
Who is Fro?
Who is Fro?
A father and a brother
And a friend.

2
His heart is filled with patience,
His heart is full of love.
We know that he was sent here
From heaven up above (char!).
We prayed so hard before he came,
We trusted and we waited.
We knew that God our Father
Would send to us his best.

(Repeat Chorus)

(Ad lib)

3
God did promise to care for all of us
And send us His very own.
We know that he was hand-picked
To gently lead us home.
And so we thank our God for him
With love and gratitude
Coz we believe our Father knows best
If only we accept.

(Repeat Chorus)

Coda:
A father and a brother and a friend!
A father and a brother and a friend!

Copyright © 1993 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Working Man

2009-05-25T18:50:00.001-07:00

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Link Source: Working Man

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo! Romeo!

1
Monday to Friday I’m always away
Getting up early and I’m on my way
Driving to my job for fifty dollars a day
I ain’t complaining I’m a working man.
When you’re a working man
You’re always on the run
When schedules are behind
You’re catching all the time.
When you’re a working man
Under the heat of a gun
You ain’t got life
Got nothing much of a chance.

Chorus:
Yes, I’m a working man,
I’m a working man.
I leave a lot behind, sometimes pretend I’m blind.
Yes, I’m a working man,
I’m a working man.
A working man is hardly home, he barely eats at all
O yeah, the working man
A good working man is a hell of a man!

2
Night time on Friday I go for a beer
Going home late when ready to sleep
Missus always ask me where the hell have I been
“Hey! wait a minute, I’m a working man!”

Ad Lib

When you’re a working man
Under the heat of the sun
You’ve got no chance
They call you ‘son of a gun.’

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge:
Saturday and Sunday, at home on these days
Keeping missus happy, eating honey all day
Church on Sunday, doing laundry, watching TV, oh yeah
There ain’t no stopping I’m a working man!

Coda:
Yes, I’m a working man,
I’m a working man.
I do a lot, you know, sometimes pretend I’m done.
When you’re a working man,
Always a working man.
A working man is sometimes home, he gets to do it all
O yeah, the working man
A good working man quite a hell of a man, yeah!

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Song To The Father

2009-05-25T18:45:00.010-07:00

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Link Source: Song To The Father

Words by Barbara Henry

Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Arranged by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Fro

1
The will of the Father,
The cross that we bear,
The road that is narrow,
The love that we share.

2
We walk on this journey,
The way seems so long
But the steps are now easy
If we sing our song.

Chorus:
Sing song of praise
And sing song of love,
Song of thanksgiving
To the Father above.
Sing song of praise
And sing song of love,
Song of thanksgiving
To the Father above.

3
It is right to give thanks
And right to give praise;
Worship the Father
And worship the Son.

4
Wounded and tired, Lord;
Pain of body and soul.
Lord, you refine us
And make us like gold.

(Repeat Chorus)

5
We trust and we climb
Through valleys uphills;
Each day that we seek
What our Father wills.

6
We make this journey
In sorrows and pain
'Cause we know that God
For ever will reign.

(Repeat Chorus)

7
We run from darkness
And search for the light.
Our hearts go on singing
Praising God in the night.

8
We walk on this journey
The way seems so long
But the steps are now easy
If we sing our song.

(Repeat Chorus twice)

Copyright © 1994 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

TO PLAY THE MASTERED VERSION OF THIS SONG, TURN OFF 1ST PLAYER AND CLICK PLAY OF PLAYER BELOW

Halina At Magkaisa

2009-05-25T18:45:00.009-07:00

Link Source: Halina At Magkaisa

Words and music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Arranged by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Fro

1
Halina at magkaisa
Sa pagmamahal kay Kristo;
Banal na utos N'ya'y sundin natin,
Gawa Niya'y gawin din natin.

2
Halina at magkaisa
Sa pagpuri sa Panginoon;
Mag-alay ng panalangin at
Ngalan N'ya'y sambahin.

Koro:
Magsama-sama tayo sa
Pagtataguyod ng pagmamahal
Na inutos sa atin ng Panginoon
Ang magmahalan sa isa't-isa.

3
Halina at magkaisa
Sa pagtataguyod ng pagmamahal;
Pagmamahal sa kapwa tao'y
Atin ngang isagawa.

4
Halina at magkaisa
Ipakita ang pagkakaisa;
Itayo natin ang Kristiyanong-
Kapitbahayan sa ating purok.

(Repeat Koro)

Copyright © 1979 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

To listen or sing along using the music track please play 2nd player below:

This Holy Sacrament

2009-05-25T18:45:00.007-07:00

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Link Source: This Holy Sacrament

Words by Aloysius Cartagenas

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Fro

1
We will now receive the pledge
Of eternal redemption
For it will help us now
And in the life to come.
The Body and Blood of Christ
Will bring us life eternal.

2
We will all be made holy
By this life-giving mystery;
Food and drink that are heavenly
Turned into Blood and Body;
We'll joyfully receive Thee
As a lasting memory, O Lord.

3
Let this holy sacrament inflame us
Let this holy sacrament inspire us
And make us, like You,
A victim of love.

Copyright © 1980 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

THE MAKING OF THIS HOLY SACRAMENT

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Ama Namin

2009-05-25T18:45:00.005-07:00

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Link Source: Ama Namin

Words from Bagong Misal (1982)

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Background vocals: Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor
Sound Garage Studio, Tagbilaran City

1
Ama namin sumasalangit ka
Sambahin ang ngalan mo
Mapasaamin ang kaharian mo
Sundin ang loob mo
Dito sa lupa
Para nang sa langit.

2
Bigyan mo kami ngayon
Nang aming kakanin sa araw-araw
At patawarin mo kami
Sa aming mga sala
Para nang pagpapatawad namin
Sa nagkakasala sa amin
At huwag mo kaming ipahintulot sa tukso
At iadya mo kami sa lahat ng masama.

Coda:
At iadya mo kami sa lahat ng masama.

PAGBUBUNYI SA AMA NAMIN

Sapagkat sa iyo ang kaharian
At ang kapangyarihan
At ang kapurihan magpakailanman
A--men.

Copyright © 1982 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Kyrie: Ginoo, Kaloy-i Kami

2009-05-25T18:45:00.003-07:00

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Taken at Friendship Restaurant during the Paring Bol-anon, USA Reunion in Chicago last July 30, 2009

Link Source: Ginoo, Kaloy-i Kami

Text: Bagong Misal (1982)

Music and vocal arrangement by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged by Romeo C. Mascarinas

Performed by J. Roel Lungay

Ginoo, kaloy-i kami.
Ginoo, kaly-i kami.
Kristo o Kristo, kaloy-i kami.
Kristo o Kristo, kaloy-i kami.

(Repeat all)

Ginoo, kaloy-i kami.
Ginoo, kaloy-i kami.

Copyright © 1982 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved

Colours

2009-05-25T18:45:00.001-07:00

Singing siblings, Abbie Claire & Marielle Eliza Mascariñas

Link Source: Colours

Words (Poem) by Karolina Nogues

Additional words (Chorus) by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Abbie Claire & Marielle Eliza Mascariñas

Backup vocals by Romeo C. Mascariñas, J. Ann Talisic
& Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Re-mastered with Izotone OzoneMP by Fro

1
Yellow is for the sun so bright
Orange is for the edge of night
Purple is for the hour of sorrow
Pink is for a new tomorrow.

2
Green is for the grass He made
Red is for the blood He gave
Black is for the sins we made
White is for the light He gave.

Chorus:
Oh colours... oh so beautiful
You make my life so full
Oh colours, all my favorites
Make everything so sweet
Oh colours, you're so precious
You make my life complete.

(Interlude)

(Repeat all)

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Nagpupuri

2009-05-25T18:44:00.003-07:00

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Link source: Nagpupuri

Words and music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by J. Roel Lungay

Backup Vocals by Romeo Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor
Sound Garage Studio, Tagbilaran City

1
Isang awiting para sa iyo
Pakinggan mong mga titik nito
Awiting nagpupuri
Sa 'yong mga hiwaga
[Diyos naming lahat/Aleluya]

2
Isang tugtugin ang alay ko
Pakinggan mo ang himig nito
Tugtuging nagpupuri
Sa 'yong kadakilaan
[Poong Maykapal/Aleluya]

(Interlude)

(Ulitin lahat)

Koda:
Aleluya!
Aleluya!

Copyright © 1984 J. Roel Lungay St. Augustine Major Seminary
Tagaytay City, Philippines

Living A Dream

2009-05-25T18:44:00.001-07:00

LIVING A DREAM

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo C. Mascariñas

1
I have something to say
Feel so jumpy today
Would you listen to me?
I’m living a dream, living a dream!

2
At a lost for some words
Imagining at the most
Would you mind if I say
I’m a living a dream!

Refrain:
Give me your arms and hold me tight
Give me your hands and rest with mine
Give me your lips to kiss goodnight
Give me your heart for love like mine.
Share me your dreams, let’s take a ride
Walk to the moon, it’s really nice
Reach for the stars our guiding light
Living a dream, living a dream!

(Interlude)

3
You and I everyday
Friends, acquaintance, family
I’m thankful for everything
I’m living a dream, living a dream!

4
So much freedom and then
Wealth of blessings I’d say
God, how lucky we are
We’re living a dream!

(Repeat Refrain)

Bridge:
Spread your wings, fly up to the sky
Throw your cares away and say goodnight
Rest abound, aplenty, no confines
You’re living a dream! You’re living dream!

(Repeat Refrain)

Coda:
Livin’ a dream, livin’ a dream!

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Fro
1/16/09

Awit-Pagmamalasakit Sa Iba

2009-05-25T18:43:00.011-07:00

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Link Source: Awit-Pagmamalasakit Sa Iba

Lyrics: Hango sa isang Panlinggong Misal

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Arranged by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Philippines

1
Ang mga araw ay lumilipas
At ang mga ito ay nagiging mga
Linggo, buwan at taon.

2
Ang mga taong ibinibigay
Sa atin ay lumilipas
Katulad ng buhangin
Sa pagitan ng mga daliri
Ano ang mananatili?
Ano ang mananatili?

Refrain:
Walang mananatili
Kung wala tayong magawa para sa iba,
Kung wala tayong magawang bagay
Para sa kanilang ikalalaya't ikabubuti
At tayo'y kasama nila...
At tayo'y kasama nila.

Copyright © 1980 Fro's Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Here I Am

2009-05-25T18:43:00.009-07:00

Link Source: Soundclick Page

I have to stop all my blogging today - and probably for the coming days - just to give this new song a listen. I mean, my undivided attention. But also, to give you - all y'all - an opportunity to simply enjoy the music of our dear friend, songwriter extraordinaire, Romeo "Meo" Mascariñas, as he once again shows his prowess in song creation with his vintage and punchy guitars, the overall arrangement and what-have-you.

"I'd like to imagine doing a solo concert at Wimbley Stadium in U.K. in front of a million list'ners. Is that too much to dream of? Ahihihi..." (Meo)

HERE I AM

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

1
I can hear the silence
When I walk into the room;
I can feel the cold air
When there's really no one there.
It's almost like a whisper
When I heard you call my name;
I see light from a distance
And rain does start to fall.

2
I can see some shadows
In a darkened room;
I can sense emotion,
I can smell your breath.
Suddenly there's movement,
Suddenly there's life,
Suddenly I see you;
I hear music in the air!

Chorus:
Here I am, here I am.
Here I am right before your eyes.
Here I am, here I am.
Yes, I am... I am, I am.
I am music, music is what I am!

(Ad Lib 1)

3
I long to write some music,
I long to reach your heart;
Pouring out some melodies,
Like an angel by your side.
Nothing more I love to hear
Just to see you there;
Nothing more I ever dream
Than kiss your hair.

Chorus:
Here I am, here I am.
Here I am right before your eyes;
Here I am, here I am.
Yes, I am... I am, I am
I am music, music is what I am.

Bridge:
I am here with you
(Here I am, here I am)
Love to be with you
(Here I am, here I am)
Anywhere with you
(I will go be with you)
Everything is new
(When I really am with you)

(Ad Lib 2)

(Repeat Chorus)

(Ad Lib 3)

Copyright © 2010 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

She Just Broke My Heart

2009-05-25T18:43:00.007-07:00

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo Mascariñas

1
I can't spend my life just arguing
Please don't make me feel like I'm a fake
You never really cared
You hurt me without end.

2
I've been wond'ring why is life like this
I can’t even start to comprehend
Is life a mystery?
Is love a reverie?

Chorus:
She just broke my heart!
I'll tell you do they hurt?!!
She don't care much about it
Don't even know about it.

She just broke my heart!
She just broke my heart!
It's tearing me apart
Coz she just broke my heart.

3
There's no reason why we go on like this
Yes, somehow the heartaches, they have to cease
We may have to let go
The hardest thing to do.

(Repeat Chorus)

(Ad Lib)

(Repeat Chorus)

Coda:
She just broke my heart!
She just broke my heart!
She just broke my heart!

(Repeat Coda then fade)

Copyright © 2010 Roro Music
International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Fro 1/22/10 - Revised 9/22/10

Away From Everything

2009-05-25T18:43:00.005-07:00

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo Mascariñas

1
Have this feeling things are simply not the same
Inside me it’s a whirl
At times I can’t explain.
Love to think that things are getting better.
I need to disappear
Away from everything.

2
The way I look at you like never been before
Won’t ever really change
Oh that I promise you
Somehow I need to know if I can grow
I need to be away
Away from everything.

Refrain:
Simple relocation -
I need to be away
Deep mind meditation -
I need to be away
Mental relaxation -
I need to be away
Away from everything.

(Interlude)

Bridge:
Have to find myself inside my head
I simply need to change the way I think
I try to close my eyes
Embrace the dark within
And just be far away from here.

(Repeat Refrain)

(Repeat 2)

(Repeat Refrain)

Coda:
Please take away, hmmm
Away from everything.

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music
International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Vienna

2009-05-25T18:43:00.003-07:00

VIENNA

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo Mascariñas

1
Took an early train
From Salzburg to Vienna
Mood was very quiet
The sun a little bite
Looking out the window
‘Twas quite a lonely ride.

2
In a flash of light
An angel passes by
My heart is set ablaze
By that gorgeous face
Though I can hardly breathe
I wanna touch her face.

CHORUS:
So this is the tune
Of the grooving Vienna
I feel so in love
Oh, City of Vienna
Sing me your songs
At the winding Danube
Is this just a dream...
Don't wake me up Vienna.

3
This is quiet a dream
I really wanna scream
What is happening
The magic on this train
And everywhere I go
I sense a smell of you.

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge:
The majestic Glorietta,
Schonbrunn's little moon,
The waltzing Danube
And the beer drinking nook...
All dancing with the beat
When Vienna and I meet.

(Repeat Chorus, fade)

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Fro 02/10/06 - 6/8/10

Song Of Confidence, Dedication & Warning

2009-05-25T18:43:00.001-07:00

Link: Song Of Confidence, Dedication & Warning

Words and music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Romeo Mascarinas

1
I write this song for you to know I care
It’s simple but it’s heart’ly dedicated
To both of you, you know
I’ll sing it even though the night is cold.

2
I want you sing this song and follow me
Up where the moon and stars, and midnight dream
You swear you’ll be good girls
And keep as secrets all that I have shared.

Chorus:
La la la la…
La la la la…
La la la la…
La la la la la la.

3
Hello, Rian, you’re one
Marikit, you, too, I have to warn
This song is simple but it’s “hit & run”
You’ve got to tell no one I am the man.

Bridge:
I know it isn’t easy to make some fun
The more it isn’t easy to be a nun
Somehow, somewhere or when
Just sing it “sprinkling can.”
Don’t criticize what you don’t understand.

(Repeat 3)

4
I do write songs coz I’m a lonely man
Do write me letters if you understand
For you to know I’m one
Who always place myself at your command

(Repeat Chorus 2x)

Coda:
Hmmm...

Copyright © 1983 Fro’s Music
International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

Ado, Mahal Kita

2009-05-25T18:41:00.002-07:00

Source Link: Ado, Mahal Kita

Written for Epoy & Ado Jandayan of Anda, Bohol

Words and music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Romeo Mascariñas

1
Di inaasahang panahon
At nakilala kita
Pagkat mahal ka naging akin ka
Sa biro ng iba.

2
Mula no’n lagi tayong magkasama
Pag ako’y nasa piling ng iba
Nasisira ang kagandahan mo
At nagwawala daw s’ya.

Tulay 1:
Ano ang kasalanan ko
Ba’t ikaw ay lalayo?
Ayaw mo bang maniwala
Sa mga pangako ko?

3
Na ikaw lamang ang s’yang mamahalin
Lahat sila’y hanggang kaibigan na lang
Kaya simula ngayon
Sana’y magbago ka na.

4
Ito ang itanim sa isip mo
Na tayo’y para sa atin lang
Tayo’y nagkasala na
Gagawin pa ba sa iba?
Uulitin pa ba?

Tulay 2:
Ba’t ka magagalit sa akin
May nagawa ba ako sa ‘yo?
Ayaw mo bang maniwala
Sa mga pangako?

Koda:
Na ikaw lamang ang siyang mamahalin
Lahat sila’y hanggang kaibigan na lang
Inaasahan ko na okey na
Ado, mahal kita.
Ado, mahal kita.
Ado, mahal kita.

Copyright © 1980 Fro’s Music
International Copyright Secured
All Rights Resserved

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