SONGS FROM THE BASEMENT

1. RUN TO ME
I've been runnin' from the Lord
Hide my face where no-one knows
Fightin' harder just to find my way
Through an ordinary day
No more cryin' in the pourin' rain
No more dyin' to that sweet cocaine
Got to find a way to break these chains
Did somebody call my name?
(Chorus) Run to Me, Follow me
Ah believe I'll set you free
And I will come and be your Lord
Run to Me, Follow me
Ah believe I'll set you free
And you won't have to run at all
Trade tomorrows in for yesterdays
Compromises on the road to fame
No survivors in this foolish game
Can't you hear Him call your name?
(Repeat Chorus)(Bridge)
If you just call I'll meet you;
I'll come and never leave you
I'll conquer what defeats you
I'll fight the pain that eats you
If you feel tired and lonely
I'll carry you and hold you
I'm waiting patiently, why wont you call on me
(Chorus Instrumental Solo)
(Repeat Chorus)

Words & Music by John Howard
©1995 by Eversong™ Music a division of Eversong™ Entertainment Inc. (BMI)
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2. START LIVIN'
When I was a little boy, I threw away my toys;
I learned to read 'n write to be polite and poised
I became  a master of the art of bein' coy
Well I kept on growin' up to be a little man
But my momma and daddy were to old to understand
But they gave me these few words to make me what I am
(Chorus) They said, fool me once, fool me twice,
Son you gotta start livin' right
'Cause there ain't no life livin' on your own
Ya, if you wanna start livin', start livin' for the Lord.
Well the years rolled by and I wandered away from home
Loose wine and women nearly took everyting I owned
I was rindin' high just to beat my weary soul
Well eventually, I hit that wall of stone
And the voices in my head wouldn't let me go
But I remembered my momma's words to find my way back home
She said, fool me once, fool my twice,
John you gotta start livin' right
'Cause there ain't no life livin' alone
Boy if you wanna start livin', start livin' for the Lord.
(Lead Guitar Solo)(Lead Piano Solo)
Well fool me once, fool me twice,
Son you gotta start livin' right
'Cause there ain't no life livin' alone
Ya, if you wanna start livin', start living for the Lord
Well if you wanna start livin', start livin' for the Lord.

Words & Music by John Howard
©1995 by Eversong™ Music a division of Eversong™ Entertainment Inc. (BMI)
All Rights Reserved.

 
3. LOTW (Light of the Word)
I've been down, tasted muddy water
Felt my back pressed against the stone
Thought I could live the way that I wanted
And all I wanted was to be on my own
Chasin' lines in a mirror for freedom
Tradin' love lies for someone to hold
Lived at night just to keep from revealin'
That empty feelin' hidin' deep in my soul
(Bridge) When I reached out into the night, alone
I was reelin' out of control
When I creid out into the light, my Lord
Can't ya see me, I'm here alone
I said (Chorus) Light of the World, Shine a little longer
Shine your light, down deep in my soul
I need to feel your warmth and power
For my heart is growin' cold
Then one day I met a man named Jesus
Taught me all I needed to know
Felt his love and the pow'r the frees us
Now I'm walkin' in the light of his love
(Bridge) And now I'm seekin' a new way of life, I know
That I'm no longer out of control
And when I reach up into the light, my soul
Can see the fire, and feel the Lord
(Repeat Chorus) Oh light of the world, shine a little longer
Oh light of the world, shine a little longer

Words & Music by John Howard
©1995 by Eversong™ Music a division of Eversong™ Entertainment Inc. (BMI)
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4. PRODIGAL ONE
I been a runnin' away, ridin' low
Tryin' hard not, to be cold
(Musical Bridge)
I been a runnin' away, ridin' low
fightin' harder, to be bold;
Can't ya see me runin' slowly
Can't ya see me Lord
I been a runnin' away ridin' alone;
Fightin' harder to control;
(Chorus) I believe in the Father;
I believe in the Son;
But I'm losin' the feelin'
Like a prodigal Son
(Guitar Solo) (Bridge)
Oh and baby keep a runnin'
I need to know
Gotta keep a runnin'
But I got no place to go
(Repeat Chorus) (Ride Out)

Words & Music by John H. Everson
©1995 by Eversong™ Music a division of Eversong™ Entertainment Inc. (BMI)
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5. LIGHT YOUR WORLD
Let your light shine
Hold it brightly in the air
Help them find Him
And escape the midnight where
Life is so lonely
Amidst the darkness and despair
So shine your love light
 Lead a lost one to His care
(Chorus) And light your world today
Keep the candle burning bright
For those who've lost their way
Wanderin' lonely in the night
 And light your world
Oh, light your world
Oh, light your world
Let the sun shine again
Go and light your world

Words & Music by John Howard
©1995 by Eversong™ Music a division of Eversong™ Entertainment Inc. (BMI)
All Rights Reserved.
 

6. FLOATIN' BOOGIE
I was sittin' on a boat in the Sea of Galilee
When I looked on the horzon, saw a man walkin' on the sea
Well I didn't recoginize him 'til he got real close
Then I saw it was Jesus, and he spoke
Said, "if you wanna walk on water, you gotta get out of the boat"
Well wouldn't you know it ol' Peter was sittin' with me
'Fore I knew it he jumped over started walkin' out on the sea
Well then he looked around and got real scared
And he started to sink, so no-one else dared
See, if you wanna walk on water, you gotta get out-a the boat
(Chorus) Ya, if you wanna walk on water, you gotta get out of the boat
Ya, if you wanna walk on water, you gotta get out of the boat
Ya, if you wanna walk in power, you got-ta learn how to float
and trust in the name of Jesus
Jesus came over and he pulled Peter out-a the sea
He asked him "why'd you stop believin', why'd you start doubtin' me?"
"When you believe with your mind, you're like a boat on the sea
But only steppin' out in faith can give the power you need,
So if you wanna walk on water, get out-a the boat"
(Repeat Chorus) Ya, if you wanna walk on water, you gotta get out of the boat
Ya, if you wanna walk on water, you gotta get out of the boat
Ya, if you wanna walk in power, and you truely believe
Step on out in faith and claim the power you need
Walk out on the water and fi-na-lly learn how to float
and trust in the name of Jesus

Words & Music by John Howard
©1994 by Eversong™ Music a division of Eversong™ Entertainment Inc. (BMI)
All Rights Reserved.
 

7. CARRY MY LOAD
I've been hidin' out, try'in to keep from the cold
and I've been climbin' out 'neath a very heavy load
Well, my friends they all left me,
it seems such a long time ago
And I'm down on my knees at night, to seek the Lord
Well I used to be someone, I used to have a wife and a home;
Then I crawled in the bottle, and didn't come out for too long
Now the people they run from this shell of a man I've become
Oh, won't somebody please reach out, I'm so alone
(Bridge) Well, I'm growin' tired, my body is weak
I need someone who will help me believe;
Somebody told me that Jesus would care;
But I looked around nobody was there
(Chorus) To help me carry  my load, carry my load
Help me carry my load, carry my load
Help me carry my load, it's a very heavy load
Well I set by the church, Sunday mornin' all the people rush by;
So polite to avoid me, they don't notice me or look in my eyes;
They give me a tract about Jesus, fifty cents, and some needless advice;
Oh they're too busy to heed the call, they're just livin' a lie.
'Cause he said come follow me for my burdens are weak
Pick up your cross and get up off your knees;
Millions of people are searchin' out there
Reach out your hand, show them that I care
And help them carry their load, carry their load
Help them carry their load, carry their load
Help them carry their load, its a very heavy load
Help them carry their load, carry their load
(Ride Out)

Words & Music by John H. Everson
©1994 by Eversong™ Music a division of Eversong™ Entertainment Inc. (BMI)
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8. MASTER OF THE SEA
Let me tell you a story
'Bout a man I know
He was born in Bethlehem 2000 years ago
He walked the desert
And he walked the city streets
He caused the lame to walk, the blind He made 'em see
The called him the Messiah and The Lord
They even called him King
But I just call Him Jesus, He's the Master of the Sea
Ya, He would go out walkin'
And the crowds would close in
He'd jump into a boat just to get away from them
One day when he was out on the water
A storm came crashin' all around
But with a wave of his hand and a shout, and the sea calmed down
Well evil tried to kill him
But His spirit wouldn't die
In three days He rose again and went to live on high
And he sent His Holy Spirit
To live in our hearts and be our guide
Until He comes back to earth and He claims the church as His bride
So when your boat is rockin' and the world is crashin' in
Call on his mighty name
And He'll calm the storm within
He'll set you down in peaceful waters
Green pastures all around
'Cause the Master of the Sea is the same mighty God He always was

Words & Music by John Howard
©1995 by Eversong™ Music a division of Eversong™ Entertainment Inc. (BMI)
All Rights Reserved.


9. GLORY LAND
Headin' out to Glory Land
Well I'm gonna make my stand
Everybody will be there
They'll be dancin' in the middle of the air
Walkin' down the streets of gold
Hey livin' under the light of the Lord
John and Peter live up the street
They'll be standin' at the Master's feet
(Chorus) Hey in Glory Land, Oh what a place to be
I've been down here for too long
I wanna be standin' at Jesus feet
In Glory Land, got-ta keep on movin' up to Glory Land
Ridin' on that glory train
Callin' out my Jesus name
Gabriel let the trumpet blow
I've just gotta get up to see my Lord
(Repeat Chorus)
Brother, brother where you goin'?
I'll be goin' up there too
Up to see my Jesus
How 'bout you
(Repeat Chorus x 2)

Words & Music by John Howard
©1995 by Eversong™ Music a division of Eversong™ Entertainment Inc. (BMI)
All Rights Reserved.
 

10. ALL I KNOW
I don't know why He loves me
I don't know why He cares
All I know is Jesus loves me
And He is always there
He is there when I'm lonely
He is there when I'm afraid
And He reaches out to hold me
and show me that He cares
But I don't know why He loves me
I don't know why He cares
All I know is Jesus loves me
(Bridge)
When I am tired and feelin' low
He lifts me up, He makes me whole
When I am weary he is strong
He gives me reason to carry on
But I don't know why He loves me
I don't know why He cares
All I know is Jesus loves me

Words & Music by John Howard
©1994 by Eversong™ Music a division of Eversong™ Entertainment Inc. (BMI)
All Rights Reserved.