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The table below shows the songs played by  crImson connecTIon over the years.  All the songs were written by members of the band

Recordings are available on CD for virtually all of these songs, and an MP3 download is available for each on this page.  Other performances of each song are available (of varying quality) by going to the CD section.  The chords used can also be found on this web site.

 
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The letters "t" and "w" indicate the writing of tune and/or words.

FOLLOW
Eddie Boyes

   from the CD CC2

EVERYTHING TO YOU
Eddie Boyes (tune), Unknown (words)

   Recording by EB & PD in 2001


Earlier, 80s, recordings are on the CDs CC3 and CC4
ANSWERS
Dave Corrigan

   from the CD CC2

Follow! Follow!

How can you ever say that your heart is achin'?
You're mistaken for feelin' that way
How can you ever say that you are lonely
When you're only a prayer away?

Follow all the things He says
Follow in the footsteps of a Teacher Man
Follow in His ways
Follow in the footsteps of God's Son


Look around and you will find the reason
For believin' that God is real
Listen for His voice and you will hear Him
Speakin' words of comfort for He knows how you feel

Look around and you will find the reason
Listen for His voice and you will hear Him
Listen for His voice and you will hear Him

Follow! Follow!

There are so many things in life ....
That I long to do
But I won't do any till You say ...
"This one's for you"
I won't make no speeches 'till You tell me what to say
I won't go a' running till You tell me to run away

'Cos Lord .... You've got my life planned out
(And) Lord .... You know what my future is about
(And) Lord .... Yours is the greatest love on earth
(And) Lord .... I'll show You just what it's worth
By giving my everything to You


When I wake up in the morning and the sun ....
Is shining bright
I know it's not just the sunshine,
But your love's pure light
And even when it's raining, and bad things come to mind
All I do is think of You and the good things I find

Hey! I've got something to say -
Saving everything for a rainy day?
It's not the way this life was ever meant to be
You worry on but you don't know why
What really happens when I die
Is there a reason somewhere behind it all?

Turn your head to the sunshine
Look right through the rain
Fly your magic carpet 'till He comes back again
The answers aren't plain but he knows the reason why


O Lord, it makes me cry
So many wars, so many people die
O there's got to be an answer, got to be a reason why
O Lord, I feel so tired
I'm all strung up but I don't know why
O I've got to have a helper to help me through my life

O Lord I've had my fill
I'm goin' back to that ancient hill
Where the Answers to all my problems had to die
It's not the end 'cos He rose again
And He'll attend to the needs of men
If you need some answers now, He's still around


PETER
Eddie Boyes, Paul Lalgee

   from the CD CC4


HE'S MY SON
Sam Pennington

   from the CD CC2


AGAPE
Sam Pennington

   from the CD CC2


Won't you stay here tonight?
Won't you pray here tonight?
Powers of darkness are gathering their might
Won't you take your stand with me?
I'm on My own now, can't you see?
You'll all be leaving soon you know?
It has to be!

Why do you lie there dreaming,
While evil hearts are scheming death for Me?
Why do you lie there sleeping,
While angels fall down weeping tears for me?
Oh Peter, won't you pray with Me?


I close my eyes I can see the wood.
A rugged cross all stained with blood
It's Me that's hanging there ... that's understood
This cup of suffering so deep,
Each bitter sip of pain I keep
I'm going to die for you ...
You're still asleep!

Born of a virgin, an unwanted child
The gentle Jesus so meek and so mild
Hated by royalty for Who He was
The Son of God, the Prince, the Prince of love

He's My Son, in Whom I am well pleased
He's My Son, in Whom I am well pleased

John the Baptist was surprised
When Jesus came to him to be baptised
A Power from above was given to Him
The Spirit of God came down, down like a dove

Up above Jerusalem
Satan took Jesus to tempt Him
"Worship me, I'll give You all You can see"
He said, "Satan! Get back, back, back behind Me!"

People all around Me are pushin' to see
Shoutin', "Jesus won't You please heal me"
He said, "I am the way, I am the door, I will heal you all"

Has your faith ever faltered?
Does your mind tell you lies?
Do your eyes not see what you know is true?
A heart without love soon dies
I know that I'm no great speaker
There's much of God's word I can't understand
And I can see holes in my holiness
But maybe I can lend a hand

So as we join our hands together
Remember the things God's done for us
His death we can't repay
But we can live in agape
May our love, may our love
May our love increase


I can see cruelty in nature
Where only the strong are alive
I've watched a bird be thrown from its family nest
And left too weak to survive
I know that I'm no great healer
So many times I've been wrong
Yet I know by the love of God
Even the weak can be strong



PEACE
Eddie Boyes

   from the CD CC2


LIFE
Sam Pennington

   from the CD CC2


GLADSOME LIGHT
Eddie Boyes (tune - words an ancient hymn)

   from the CD CC2


The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac.
The God of Jacob, the God of Joseph
The God of Moses, the God of Joshua
The God of love give you His peace
The God of love give you His peace

The God of Matthew, the God of Mark
The God of Luke, the God of John
The God of Peter, the God of Paul
The God of love give you His peace
The God of love give you His peace

God the Father, God the Son
God the Holy Spirit, go with you
The God of forgiveness forgive you
The God of love give you His peace
The God of love give you His peace

Mind full of holidays and raise in pays
Summer day's salad with mayonnaise
One only prays for no rain or haze, love has almost gone
Was it just a passin' phase when you stopped to gaze
In a maze filled with prayer and praise
Now your life displays that you've changed your ways
Still His love for you carries on

You say that you've no time for religion
You tell me it's caused too many wars
You say that your life is for livin'
I tell you through Jesus Christ, life can be yours


It doesn't take when you know you're wrong
And you end up on your knees
It's just a short prayer and you know He's there
You say, "Lord forgive me please"
There's a time to change, to re-arrange
You'll find there's more to life
For he who finds the Son of God finds life
He who knows the Son of God knows life
For he who has the Son of God has life

Oh Gladsome Light!  Oh grace
Of God the Father's face
The eternal splendour wearing
Celestial Holy Blest, Our Saviour Jesus Christ
Joyful in Thine appearing

Now 'ere day fadeth quite,
We see the evening light
Our wanted hymn outpouring
Father of might unknown,
Thee His incarnate Son
And Holy Spirit adoring

To Thee of right belongs
All praise of holy songs
Oh Son of God, life-giver
Thee therefore oh Most High,
The world doth glorify
And shall exalt forever


BLACKBIRD
Sam Pennington

   from the CD CC1


SHOUT
Sam Pennington

   from the CD CC2


YESTERDAY, FOREVER
Paul Lalgee. Eddie Boyes

   from the CD CC2


The blackbird sings his song
So comes the morning
Autumn passes with the fall

Young men dream as old men
Imagining it's spring again
And wishing winter wouldn't call

Without a warning
Like a thief in the night
Death is stealing
Another day of my life



Don't say you can't when you know that you can
With the help of Jesus you'll be a better man - ahh
If you have life, shout Jesus lives in you
Don't lay low, hide your face in a crowd
If you're gonna praise Him you've gotta praise Him out loud
If you have life, shout Jesus lives in you

Don't you say that Jesus never heard of rhythm and blues
'Cos He lives in me, and ain't that sweet rock and roll news
Don't you say that Jesus never heard of rhythm and blues
'Cos He lives in me, and ain't that sweet soul news
If you've got a guitar then play it
If you've got a voice then say it
If you've got a message write it on the wall
If you have life, shout Jesus lives in you

You can be deep but don't get buried in the ground
If you know something spread it around and around
If you have life, shout Jesus lives in you
No time for whispers, they don't make much sound
If you've found something, why don't you tell the world what you've found
If you have life, shout Jesus lives in you

Jesus, the same yesterday forever
Jesus, time hasn't changed You
You're just the same
And one day every knee will bow to Your Name


You spoke like no man ever spoke
No compromise no fear
The simple people understood
What wise men couldn't hear
The well informed announced that
You were just too good to last
They're still making that announcement
Though centuries have passed

They say You died by accident
Two thousand years ago
Your bones lie buried underground
Your death the final blow
They say You can't relate to me
But this is what I know
You didn't share that point of view
Last time I spoke to You

Jesus, the same yesterday forever
Jesus, the same yesterday forever
Jesus, the same yesterday forever
Jesus, the same yesterday forever


WAR
Paul Lalgee, Eddie Boyes

   from the CD CC2


SECRET PLACE
Paul Lalgee

   from the CD CC3


I CAN'T GO ON ALONE (DRIVER)
Sam Pennington

   from the CD CC1


Christian posters on your wall,
But your Bible's out of sight
You haven't prayed for many days,
But you're managing all right
Let me tell you brother
It's no playground it's a fight
Will you stand for Jesus
When your day has turned to night?

Arm yourself for war.
The battle has begun
And the victory has been won


You can handle the devil's tricks,
It's just sin that lets you down
But you're forgiven anyway,
So you don't even frown
You tell me he is a loser,
But you act as though he's dead
Listenin' to your radio,
And using "rock" for your bread

Arm yourself for war.
The battle has begun
And the victory has been won

When we are weak we are strong
When we are weak we are strong

You want a darkened hole to hide yourself away
To play the lonely role of reject dressed in grey
The hand of guilt that grips has pulled you to your knees
No prayer will move the lips pain has caused to freeze

Don't just lie there feelin' sorry for yourself
Come on out you're dealin' with Jesus
His love is all around, there's nowhere you can go

Every secret place is found in Jesus

You're never beyond reach of arms that bled for you
Can't be rejected by a heart that's split in two
The thorns that pierced His brow have left a lasting mark
His thoughts will follow you down into the dark

The Son is risen, light is everywhere
The dawn will break your stony heart
Leave your prison, and leave the shadows there
A happy ending needs a start

One Sunday evening I went driving
The road I was on, it did fork
One was a big wide road
The other was small wouldn't take much load
Well you can guess the one I had to take
Make no mistake
Now I can't, no I can't go it alone

For a map I had a Bible
For a car an old guitar
Without wheels you won't get far
Driving a guitar car
You need someone to hold the brake
Make no mistake
Now I can't, no I can't go it alone

Lord, You are my signpost
You show the way
Jesus is my co-driver along the way
Along the way, along the way
Now I can't, no I can't go it alone


I may not be a perfect driver
I've left that road so many times
But with the help of the RAC
The Royal Association of Christianity
No repair is too hard to make
Make no mistake
Now I can't, no I can't go it alone


REJOICE (PRODICAL SON)
Peter Davies

   from the CD CC3


YOU'RE WRONG
Paul Lalgee

   from the CD CC2


THE LORD HAS DONE GREAT THINGS
Peter Davies

   from the CD CC4


Though it was morning,
It seemed just like the middle of the night
Though I've got everything I need,
Somehow things just don't seem right
When you've got money,
You've got places to go
You have around you many people
But there are none that you know

I'd heard the warning,
But I felt I could not let life pass me by
And now the only thing I can look forward to
Are things which do not satisfy
But just one day
Where I used to live
Is better than a thousand here
And all it can give

(I) Think I'll go back homeAnd make my peace with my Father
I'll say I've sinned against heaven and against You
(I) Wonder what He'll say?


It felt so right,
There seemed so much more here than I'd got at home
And now I've had my fill,
And there's an emptiness and I'm left here alone
You taste the world
And it gives you a thirst
So you try its pleasures
But they just make it worse

It must be over,
Even if I went back once again
Things could never be just as it was
And I'm the one to blame
Lost and forgotten.
I'm just paying my dues
But just to ask Him,
Well there's nothing to lose

(I) Think I'll go back homeAnd make my peace with my Father
(I'll) Say I've sinned against heaven and against You
(I) Wonder what He'll say?

Rejoice with me! Rejoice with me!
Rejoice (rejoice, rejoice, rejoice) with me
Rejoice (rejoice, rejoice, rejoice) with me

Rejoice with me! I've got my son, can't you see?
Rejoice with me! I've found my son, at last he's free, rejoice with me
Get him the best, I'm glad to see him home again

He came to fight the Romans
He came to set our people free
That's what you're tryin' to tell me
The people followed Him
Just what you've been lookin' for
Someone to lead our holy war
But I'm not sure He's into killin'
Romans friends or countrymen
He says we've got to love our enemies

You're wrong, you've got it all wrong
You're wrong
Judas, you're all twisted up, you're w
rong

A simple carpenter
Who didn't really understand
The power games we play to rule this land
A King without a country
A God without a worshipper
Maybe He was mad or just a dreamer
But you don't sleep too much at night
You know you share the blame
You washed your hands but stains of blood remain

You're wrong, you've got it all wrong
You're wrong
Pilate, you're all twisted up, you're wrong


It's all behind us now
Tomorrow's world's in view
A perfect world for me and you
And so we diet here
While others starve and die
Or plan to drop deterrents from the sky
But social work and healthy livin'
Are superficial parts
The problem of the world is in our hearts

You're wrong, you've got it all wrong
You're wrong
--- You're all twisted up, you're wrong


He has done all things well (He has done all things well)
He makes me sing (He makes me sing)
And in my heart there swells (And in my heart there swells)
Praise to the King (Hallelujah)
He keeps me in His hand (He keeps me in His hand)
He watches over me (He watches me)
I bow to His command (I bow to His command)
The immensity of His love I see (Hallelujah)

Once I knew nothing of His goodness
But now my very life has been changed

The Lord has done great things for me
The Lord has done great things for me
The Lord has done great things for me
The Lord has done great things for me


In the shadow of His wing (In the shadow of His wing)
I feel secure (I feel secure)
And in my heart there springs (And in my heart there springs)
A hallelujah (Hallelujah)
He keeps me in His hand (He keeps me in His hand)
He watches over me (He watches me)
I bow to His command (I bow to His command)
The immensity of His love I see (Hallelujah)

Once I knew nothing of His goodness
But now my very life has been changed

He remembers my sin no more forever
He remembers my sin no more forever
Be confident my heart the Lord's been good to me
Be confident my heart the Lord's been good to me


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