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Songbook - the introduction

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1.	Lay it on Me	Play	Lay it on Me Written by: Luke Sayers Heads turn Moods are elevated Strangers whisper And my heart skips a beat She’s got a baby in her arms Lovin’ her mama so She makes it look so easy But they know not how you suffered How you’ve held it all inside How you’ve thought of everybody else Won’t you giver yourself a try Lay it on me One step, Taken for the leavin’ Is one step closer To where she wants to be With her baby in her arms Lovin’ her mama so You know it aint that easy So if you’re tried and they convict you And they’re gatherin’ the stones They’ll have to take me down as well I won’t let you stand alone Lyrics
2.	Hannah	Play	Hannah Written by: Luke Sayers If the boys all had to be fed, they could count on Hannah Clean clothes and sheets on the bed, there was always Hannah Mama I’m sorry but I just can’t sleep Betty I need you to accompany me Grandma, bless my soul to keep Holy holy! The angels must have cried That day in heaven when Hannah arrived Our sweet child pure of heart and faith Welcome home to the kingdom in Jesus’ name It aint the nature of things, to outlive your children But the good Lord’s praises she’d still sing, despite the lot she was given Baby I know you’re gonna go so far Listen to your mama and follow your heart Love one another you know it’s not that hard What you forgave I can’t forget And the peace you prayed for hasn’t happened yet If we only had just a little of your grace Lyrics
3.	All the Way	Play	All the Way Written by: Luke Sayers 17’s a good place to begin senior year in North Branch, Michigan Growin’ up and growin’ out of this small town he didn’t think a soul would notice if he wasn’t around Jesse loved to sing his songs dreamin’ up the melody and played ‘em all night long His daddy told him dreams are best left in your sleep No son of mine’s gonna waste his life ya better learn to earn your keep So as his daddy slept that night Jesse left without goodbye And every choice that Jesse made led to the man he is today From leavin’ home to givin’ Jill his name Never was afraid to fail, never walked the beaten trail And through it all one thing never changed His feet followed his heart all the way 27 weary worn and blue livin’ hand to mouth and payin’ dues Made his home in Nashville for the last 3 years he’s seen a lot of one hit wonders and overnight careers Friday nights at Sunset Serenade Jesse plays from 9 to 1 and leaves it all onstage Jill sits at the bar, pride gleamin’ in her eyes and though he can’t bring himself to say the words, she’s the love of his life But when there eyes meet as he sings the last song He knows she’ll be there his whole life long The old inscription on grandpa’s pocket watch Pearls of wisdom in mother’s diary Unused ticket, one way to Jerusalem Fuel to the fire within his heart to live as he believes Sun came up on 40 years today a few more lines and just a touch of gray Never got the chance to set it straight with his old man but Jesse’s now the father his daddy never could’ve been Lookin’ back you know he’d never change a thing Open arms embrace whatever life may bring Lyrics
4.	For Me to Know	Play	For Me to Know Written by: Luke Sayers seems like you only just got here and now you're getting up to go i never got the chance to say i love you but that's just for me to know prying eyes we can never be too careful whispers carry on the wind and with all you stand to lose i ask myself am i worth all this trouble and can you really let him go that's just for you to know summer sun wilts the flower in your hair holding hands and walking slow seems like the perfect chance to say i love you but that's just for me to know simple words bring such awful complication like ice upon your wing people say it everyday past their lips without their heart's true meaning i'll choose to let it show that's just for you to know Lyrics
5.	Regret	Play	Regret Written by: Luke Sayers She was at the juke box makin’ requests 5 plays for a dollar’s how she invests Wild Horses, n’ maybe Mr. Jones Always made the best of company Stretchin’ closing time to half past 3 Never sleep and you’re never wakin’ up alone Smokin’ on the roof till morning Wished on every single star “If you’ll only grant me one thing Please find a home for this heart” Fall in love again And it won’t be long Till I’m comin’ home And I’m safe and warm Back where I belong 2 years later the wish came true Porch swing takin’ in the garden view Hit some rough spots, but they really try Seems she’s always workin’ on her social skills While he’s tryin’ to figure how they’re gonna pay the bills “he means well, mama now please don’t cry” She should learn to listen better He aint wicked as he seems Where’s all that shit gonna get her? After all they’re only dreams Fresh cut flowers and a pint of gin Tear drop dangling off his chin It’s the first one since she passed away Finally sees how he played a part Not as much the pills as her broken heart What he would not give for just one more day Gin is burning as it goes down Lays the flowers on her grave Dug his own hole in the ground One last soul they couldn’t save Lyrics
6.	Song for Peace	Play	Song for Peace Written by: Luke Sayers We are gathered here together Because we all believe That peace has been neglected And not to sound naïve, but Murder and aggression Even shrouded by a flag Have never solved the problem You’re just fillin’ up body bags Say na na na Say freedom ring All God’s children United we sing Say na na na Say hey hey hey Say peace be with you Let it start today One say he the progeny of father Abraham One he follow Buddha And one read the Koran, but Each was born of woman They love they laugh and cry We are bound by humanity products of geography Ya simply have to open your mind I’ll just fly away Far from all the fear Maybe hitch a ride with Peter Pan Don’t worry I’ll send for you tonight And we’ll slip out of sight We can build our own world Just as peaceful as our dreams For every life that’s taken Let one candle burn Let that light keep shinin’ Till the lesson’s learned And if the song is in you Ya gotta raise your voices high Stand up and be counted Come and testify Lyrics

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Luke Sayers' debut solo CD "Songbook; the introduction", as the title suggests, serves as the perfect introduction to Luke's vast musical influences, his imagination, and his life. The former bassist, songwriter, singer, and acoustic guitarist for Tangerine Trousers {the band's last CD "Dressed for Success" received strong reviews from national magazines like Performing Songwriter "...damn cool", and No Depression "an unassuming powerhouse"} and current bassist with J T and the Clouds, Luke now brings his unique brand of songwriting to the forefront. Luke's songwriting style is steeped in the traditions of American music - blues, jazz, country, and folk - with a modern sound and an emotional edge. Fans of Luke's passionate and uninhibited live shows have described his voice as "soulful", and have compared his sound and style to that of Jason Mraz and Martin Sexton. During a recent live in-studio radio show appearance, the radio host remarked that "you walked in here with hair past your shoulders, a Willie Nelson t-shirt, and cowboy boots and I was expecting something country...but then you play a mean jazz guitar!" You can't judge a book by it's cover ( or in this case a CD by its cover ) and like his hero Willie Nelson, Luke crosses musical boundaries by finding the common thread which exists throughout American music.

The opening song "Lay it on me" is a Motown infused, Keb Mo style funky blues track about a strong and beautiful woman who needs to take care of herself as she does her loved ones. Next is the song Described in a review by Jenna Dixon of Arbor Web, "penned by ( Luke ) Sayers, the gospel-tinged 'Hannah' ... just gorgeous", is the emotional and honest tribute to Luke's grandmother. Track #3 is the semi-autobiographical "All the way" whose character's "feet followed his heart all the way". Timing and words play an important role in any relationship, especially when it comes to saying "I love you", which is the basis of the story in the achingly beautiful jazz flavored ballad "For me to know". Featuring just one acoustic guitar and one vocal, "Regret" tells the story of a man who only realizes his mistakes at the bitter end. Closing out "Songbook" is the plea for peace and humanity to be considered as a viable solution to global conflicts, "Song for Peace". This song puts poignant lyrics ( "we are bound by humanity, products of geography, ya simply have to open your mind" ) against the background of a funky reggae style groove. Luke keeps it simple, playing all the instruments including classical acoustic guitar, upright bass, steel string acoustic guitars, percussion, and all vocals. The emphasis is on the songs, and when you see Luke live you won't be missing a thing from the interpretations of the songs on this recording.

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