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Into the Blue Lyrics & Credits

 

 

01. HEAVEN IS WHEREVER YOU ARE
(Ron Irving/Joe Collins) © Minkey Music, BMG Music, (SOCAN) Joe Collins Music, Life Sa Pitch Music (ASCAP)

The search has been on through the ages • Looking for the promised land • Poets have filled up the pages • And preachers have taken their stand • Like so many hearts • Mine was lost in the dark • ‘Till I saw the light in your eyes • Now when I’m with you there’s no doubt • I found paradise • Chorus: Heaven is wherever you are • It’s not a faraway place • It’s a state of the heart • Some look to the stars • But I don’t have to go that far • Heaven is wherever you are • I lay by your side in the moonlight • Wonder how a man could be so blessed • An angel like you holding me tight • You’ve chosen me above all the rest • You showed me the path to a love everlasting • The answer to all of my prayers • Everybody’s dying to find it • And we’re already there • Chorus

Musicians: Acoustic, Electric 12 String, Electric Nylon Guitars: Ron Irving
5 String Bass: René Worst
Drums: Dan Proulx
Conga, Shaker, Keyboard Percussion: Jon Hemingway
Soprano Sax: Tom Keenlyside
Additional Keyboards: Bill Buckingham
Background Vocals: Michael Vincent, Gerry King, Jon Hemingway, Ron Irving

03. THAT COULD BE ME
(Ron Irving/Stan Meissner) © Minkey Music, BMG Music, Meisongs Music (SOCAN

Every guy in this place • Can’t stop looking at her • Sittin’ so pretty • Hangin’ on his every word • He’s go the Rolex watch • The fancy car • The best lookin’ girl • In the whole damn bar • Now what’s he have that I ain’t got • Never had a chance to take my shot • Chorus: That could be me right there • I could’ve had it all • Could’ve made it I swear • That could be me but I’m here • Dreamin’ on a bar stool • That could be me • Watchin’ the ball game • On the bar room TV • You know that batter • Reminds me of me • I played all through my teens • And I got pretty good • Loved the feel of my glove • And the crack of the wood • But I met my wife and I got my job • Left my dreams in that old sand lot • Chorus • As I walked to my car to head on home • I passed an old man sittin’ all alone • He didn’t own a thing • Lived on the street • So I gave him 5 dollars to buy something to eat • And I thought of my wife and holding my son • Now I see who’s the lucky one • That could be me right there • I could’ve lost it all with no one to care • That could be me and I swear • If there’s someone in this world I’d wanna be • That could be me

Musicians: Drums: Duris Maxwell
Electric Guitar Solo: Bill Henderson
Electric 12 String and Acoustic Guitars: Ron Irving
Electric Rhythm Guitar and Tambourine: Jon Hemingway
Electric Bass: René Worst
Hammond Organ: Dave Pickell
Solo Backgound Vocal: Michael Vincent,
Harmony Background Vocal: Christopher Elwick,
Group Background Vocals: Michael Vincent, Ron Irving, Chris Elwick, and Jon Hemingway.

05. I WANNA GO TO MEXICO
(Ron Irving, David Simmonds) © Minkey Music, Psi Publishing (SOCAN)

I wanna go to Mexico • They say it’s so peaceful and easy there • Neon lit signs selling their lines • People and stories of their hard luck times • Traffic that roars prices that soar • Someplace I’ve go to be from 9 till 4 • Newspaper headlines talking of a time of war • Where I’m goin’ I won’t need them anymore • I wanna go to Mexico • They say it’s so peaceful and easy there • Spend all my time south of the line • Watchin’ the smoke rings as they curl and climb • Soft harbour lights • Sounds of delight • Echo softly cross the summer night • Way up above my head the stars hang over me • Weavin’ their magic in a moonlight tapestry • I wanna go to Mexico • They say it’s so peaceful and easy there • Everybody want to go now • Newspaper headlines talkin’ of a time of war • Where I’m goin’ I won’t need them anymore • I wanna go to Mexico • They say it’s so peaceful and easy there • I wanna go to Mexico • Everybody want to go now • I wanna go to Mexico • Everybody want to go now

Musicians: Drums: Duris Maxwell
Electric Bass: René Worst
Electric Rhythm and Solo Guitars: Ray O’Toole
Electric 12 String and Acoustic Guitars: Ron Irving
Clavinet: Jon Hemingway
Sampled Horns: Arranged by Jon Hemingway and Ron Irving: Performed by Jon Hemingway
Human Hand Claps: Dan Proulx, Ron Irving, and Jon Hemingway
Additional Keyboard Concertina: Bill Buckingham
Background Vocals: Steven McClintock, Michael Vincent, Ron Irving

07. FALLING IN LOVE
(Ron Irving / Dave Pickell) © Minkey Music, BMG Music, Warner-Chappell Music, Fifth Gear Music (SOCAN)

Everywhere around me • Everybody’s lookin’ for love • Even when they find it • You know it’s never enough • ‘Cause just around the corner • They’re sure they’ll find the perfect romance • Caught up in the dance • Leavin’ broken hearts behind • Chorus: But I’ll let the rest of the world • Go searchin’ for something new • While I spend the rest of my life • Falling in love with you • Falling in love with you • All day long I’m dreamin • People say “what’s happened to you? • Tell me what’s you secret” • I smile and say “Nothin’s new, oh, nothin’s new” • Lyin’ here beside you • It’s feelin’ like the very first time • You’re readin’ my mind • When I look in your eyes • Chorus • With you love’s a magical thing • Everyday holds the promise of spring • And I know I’ve never felt this before • I wanna be yours forever more • Chorus

Musicians: Drums: Duris Maxwell
Electric Guitar: Ron Irving
5 String Bass: René Worst
Piano: Jon Hemingway
Keyboard Percussion and Tambourine: Jon Hemingway
Tenor Sax: Tom Keenlyside
Hammond Organ: Dave Pickell
 

09. ROCK IT SCIENTIST
(Ron Irving/Luann Reid) © Minkey Music, BMG Music (SOCAN) Reid & Write Music 9 (ASCAP)
 

He was bred in ol’ Kentucky • A long way from Fort Knox • His daddy was a drifter • His mama loved to rock • He stole his first guitar • The day he turned thirteen • And after twenty years of playin’ • He’s the wildest cat you’ve ever seen • Chorus: He gotta hair like Albert Einstein • Got a voodoo doll tattoo • Well give that man a guitar • There ain’t nothing he can’t do • He can rock it with the finest • Rock it with the best • He’s a natural stroke of genius • He’s a rock it scientist • Rock on • Well he didn’t go to Harvard • He ain’t heard of Yale • But he got a masters in the blues • In the Thurston County jail • He’s played the Palomino • And Tootsies Orchid Lounge for tips • He set every joint on fire • With his funky country southern licks • Chorus • Solo • Chorus • Rock on

Musicians: Drums: Dan Proulx
Keyboard Bass: Jon Hemingway
Acoustic and Electric Nylon Guitars: Ron Irving
Blues Harp, Electric Slide Guitarand Guitar Solo: Ray O’Toole
Hammond Organ: Dave Pickell
Tenor Sax: Tom Keenlyside
Sampled Horns: Arranged by Ron Irving and Jon Hemingway: Performed by Jon Hemingway
Tambourine: Jon Hemingway
Piano: Bill Buckingham
Background Vocals: Jon Hemingway, Michael Vincent, Ron Irving, and Jerry King


11. WHY ASK WHY

(Ron Irving, Richard Leigh) © Minkey Music, BMG Music (SOCAN) Lionhearted Music, EMI Music (ASCAP)

Don’t think it’s easy • To just walk away • But it would kill me • If I tried to stay • You took a mountain • And turned it into sand • You let a real love • Slip right through your hands • Chorus: Why ask why • Let your longing be your answer • Why ask why • You were just a song and dancer • Why ask why • You’re no stranger to goodbye • It’s too late for us • So why ask why • If years of pleading • Couldn’t make you hear • If it took my leaving • Just to make it clear • Is it any wonder? • How it came to this • You on the shore • Watching the boat you missed • Chorus • Solo • You’re no stranger to goodbye • So why ask why • Chorus

Musicians: Acoustic and Nylon Electric Guitars: Ron Irving
Keyboard Strings and Bell: Jon Hemingway
Keyboard Hammered Dulcimer and Additional Strings: Bill Buckingham
Backgroung Vocals: Jeannie Lister and Sue Irving

02. IN MY ARMS TONIGHT
(Ron Irving) © Minkey Music/Rana Music Canada Only, Minkey Music Worldwide (SOCAN)

Tonight the fever is burnin’ hot • ‘Cause baby you know • You know you’re not • In my arms • In my arms tonight • There’ll be no fire when you kiss his lips • No sweet desire in your fingertips • You should be in my arms • In my arms tonight • Chorus: In my arms tonight • Makin’ love in the soft moonlight • In my arms tonight • Come on home I can hold you tight • You know I’m gonna treat you right • In my arms tonight • The north wind is wailin’ • The sky is black • Oh thunder and lightnin’ and I want you back • In my arms • In my arms tonight • Chorus • Baby I knew right from the start • You were the one that I’d been prayin’ for • Don’t let your pride control you • Baby come back I need you • Baby come back I need you • Solo • It’s way past midnight • I’m out of my mind • The fever is burnin’ • And I’ve gotta make you mine • In my arms • In my arms tonight • Baby In my arms • In my arms tonight • In my arms • In my arms tonight

Musicians: Drums: Duris Maxwell
Fretless Bass: René Worst
Electric Guitar and Guitar Solo: Bill Henderson
Acoustic and Nylon String Guitars: Ron Irving
Keyboard and Keyboard Percussion: Jon Hemingway
Additional Keyboard: Bill Buckingham
Backgroung Vocals: Sue Irving and Jeannie Lister
Solo Background Vocal: Bill Henderson
 

04. I JUST BELIEVE THAT I CAN
(Ron Irving/Lynda McKillip/Tom McKillip) © SueCo Music, McKiller Music (SOCAN)

If you look at the world through the eyes of a child • Showered with innocence • Dreams growin’ wild • Following rainbows right to the end • Nothing’s impossible then • If I stumble and fall I never stay down • ‘Cause there ain’t a problem that won’t turn around • I give it my all and try it again • And set my heart free on the wind • Chorus: I don’t need wings to fly • I just believe that I can • Those things that I can’t change • I leave in someone else’s hands • I just believe that I can • I’ve learned to have faith • When there’s no hope in sight • When that mountain ahead seems impossibly high • There must be a plan • One I can’t see • Or an angel tuned into my dreams • Chorus • Reach for the sky • Never say die • Shoot for the stars and the moon • Chorus

Musicians: Acoustic Guitars: Ron Irving
Mellotron: Bill Buckingham
Keyboard Strings: Arranged by Jon Hemingway and Ron Irving: Performed by Jon Hemingway
Additional Keyboard Strings: Bill Buckingham
Background Vocals: Gerry King, Kristine Theurer, Sheryl Brecknell, and Jon Hemingway
 

06. SOMETHING ONLY LOVE CAN DO
(Ron Irving / Dave Pickell) © SueCo Music Publishing, Warner-Chappell Music, Fifth Gear Music (SOCAN)

When you’re lost and the light is fading • The wind blows cold • And you can’t find you way back home • Remember that the darkest hour • Is just before the dawn • Sometimes a leap of faith • Is all it takes • Chorus: Only Love can see • The path to set you free • Just close your eyes • Look inside and let your heart believe • There’s been a force so strong • Beside you all along • You’ll know it when you dream comes true • That’s something only love can do • In your quest • For a new horizon • Set your course • Find a star to light your way • Although the task may seem sometimes • To be more than you can bear • One thing you need to know • You’re not alone • Chorus • If you believe in miracles • Then you could be the one • To shine your light • And show the world • There’s nothing love can’t overcome • Chorus • That’s something only love can do

Musicians: Keyboard Strings: Arranged and Performed by Jon Hemingway
Acoustic Guitar: Ron Irving
Additional Keyboard Strings: Bill Buckingham
 

08. GOD WILL DO THE REST
(Kenny Hess/ Ron Irving) © BMG Music, Minkey Music (SOCAN)

I went to school in old rubber boots • With bread bags on my feet • I’d come home crying hurt and ashamed • When those kids laughed at me • And Mama’d say “Do your best with what you have • When what you have just ain’t the best • Dry your eyes hold your head up high • Someday God will do the rest” • Chorus: I know someday she’ll be repaid • With a brand new white robe • In a place where every step she takes • Is on the petals of a rose • And with all the seeds my mama sowed • I know she’s done her very best • So she can lay her burden down • Knowing God will to the rest • I can still see that old worn out chair • Where she’d sit and mend our clothes • Making meals for eight hungry kids • On that broken down wood stove • We didn’t have all what others had • But mama told us we’d been blessed • And taught us through the golden rules • “Do right and God will do the rest” • Chorus • My Mama’s words have stayed with me • Led me to where I stand now • And those days when I need strength • They get me through somehow • Though the choices I have made • Haven’t always been the best • I believe in my Mama’s words • “Do right and God will do the rest” • Chorus

Musicians: Drums: Duris Maxwell
Piano, Organ and Keyboard Choir: Jon Hemingway
5 String Bass: René Worst
Electric Slide Guitar: Ray O’Toole
Electric 12 String Guitar: Ron Irving
Additional Keyboard: Bill Buckingham
Background Vocals: Michael Vincent, Jon Hemingway, Michael Vincent, Ron Irving, and Gerry King
 

10. WE ARE ONE
(Michael Vincent / Ron Irving) © Minkey Music (SOCAN)

How can I tell my brother • That he and I are one - are one • When facing one another • He and I are one - are one • Oh yes he and I are one • How can I tell my sister • She and I are one - are one • When facing one another • She and I are one - are one • Oh yes she and I are one • Chorus: We are one in liberty…we are one • We are one in open air…yes we are one • We are one in unity • Open oh open our eyes • Help us to all realize • We are one • How can we tell each other • You and I are one - are one • When facing one another • You and I are one - are one • Oh yes you and I are one • Chorus • Open oh open you eyes • Help us to all realize • Open oh open your eyes • We are one

Musicians: Acoustic Guitars and Electric 12 String Guitar: Ron Irving
Flute: Tom Keenlyside
Fretless Bass: René Worst
Keyboard Pad and Keyboard Strings: Bill Buckingham
Keyboard Chimes: Jon Hemingway
Solo Background Vocal: Michael Vincent.
Group Background Vocals: Michael Vincent, Ron Irving, and Steven McClintock

12. INTO THE BLUE
(Ron Irving, Lynda McKillip, Bobby Wood) © SueCo Music, McKiller Music, (SOCAN) Aaron Wood Music (ASCAP

For something that seemed to be so complicated • It sure got simple in the end • I could not imagine letting go of you • Now here I am taking that first step • Chorus: Into the blue • Chasing the morning sun • Destination anywhere ahead • Time on my side and nothing to lose • Gonna sail my heart away • Into the blue • You’ll always be the one I can’t forget • So I won’t even try • You showed me how to love without regret • And in the end you gave me wings to fly • Chorus • When the shadows fall I’m not alone you see • ‘Cause you’ve given me the strength to carry on • Chorus • I’m gonna sail my heart away • Into the blue

Musicians: Drums: Duris Maxwell
Bass: René Worst
Electric 12 String, Tremelo, Acoustic and Nylon Acoustic Guirars: Ron Irving
Wurlitzer Piano: Jon Hemingway
Acoustic Guitar: Jon Hemingway
Additional Keyboard Mandolin: Bill Buckingham
Background Vocals: Christopher Elwick, Jon Hemingway, Michael Vincent, Gerry King, and Ron Irving

Lyrics printed by permission

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