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Canyon Demos May 2013

by Scott Lape

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1.
In the Afternoon 03:21
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I like to sing a song or two in the afternoon, in the afternoon I like to sing a song for you in the afternoon, in the afternoon No way to know what song I’ll sing in the afternoon No way to know what tomorrow will bring in the afternoon In the afternoon, in the afternoon I know I’ll come here once again in the afternoon I know I’ll come and find a friend in the afternoon In the afternoon, in the afternoon I like to see your smiling face in the afternoon, in the afternoon That’s how I know this is a holy place in the afternoon, in the afternoon No way to know what games we’ll play in the afternoon No way to know how long we’ll stay in the afternoon In the afternoon, in the afternoon I know I’ll come here once again in the afternoon I know I’ll come and find a friend in the afternoon In the afternoon, in the afternoon
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Morning Wood 02:49
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The day was beginning in the forest of the morning The mist was rising as the sun came streaming in The great sequoia stretched as the sap began to flow And you and I were rolling out of bed I leapt into the saddle of my proud and eager stallion You flew upon the wings of your ready and willing mare You looked into my eyes and then we moved as one And we rode out together in the misty morning wood Morning wood, morning wood We ride together through the morning wood We’d do it forever, if only we could We’d ride together through the morning wood We rode along the path between the tall trees standing We rode through the shafts of sunlight cutting through We splashed through the stream, and charged up the hill And we came to a meadow that’s hiding there still I won’t forget that meadow in the middle of the forest You and I in the sunshine on the grass We took our sweet time, and time flowed away Till we mounted up again, and rode off through the wood Morning wood, morning wood We ride together through the morning wood And I never forget to wear my riding hood When we ride together through the morning wood Morning wood, morning wood We ride together through the morning wood We’ll do it forever, because it feels so good We’ll ride together through the morning wood
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Poison Ivy 02:26
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Once you touch her You won’t forget her If she wants you You’ll always let her When she touched me Got under my skin When she loved me It was better than sin I went back east And I got lost In a patch of jungle I tried to cross She called my name I made a mistake I turned to look And she took my cake She was Poison Ivy She was my favorite itch She loved me to pieces Left me lying in a ditch She was Poison Ivy She really made me scratch I thought I could take her But I really met my match In Poison Ivy Poison Ivy Poison Ivy In Poison Ivy I don’t want pity I don’t want scorn I only wish I’d never been born Once she touched me Now she’s in my brain Once she loved me Now it’s the sweetest pain She was Poison Ivy She was my favorite itch She loved me to pieces Left me lying in a ditch She was Poison Ivy She really made me scratch I thought I could take her But I really met my match In Poison Ivy Poison Ivy Poison Ivy In Poison Ivy
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Corporation 03:56
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They say I’m a person, I’ve got a superhuman brain But I don’t have a heart, don’t feel any pain They say I’m a person, but I never sleep And if you suffer, I sure won’t weep I’m big, I’m mean, I’m a money machine I fill the air with lies, I don’t care who dies ‘Cause I’m a corporation They say I’m a person, but I’m bigger than you If you’re in my way, I’ll crush you too They say I’m a person, but I’ll never die I’ll keep on growing, ‘til I bleed you dry I’m big, I’m mean, I’m a money machine I fill the air with lies, I don’t care who dies ‘Cause I’m a corporation, I’m living large I’m a corporation, and I’m in charge I’m a corporation, the public enemy I’m a corporation, watch out for me I patent the weeds, you gotta pay to grow ‘em I patent the seeds, you gotta pay to sow’em I own the water, the sky and the land I own you too, don’t you understand I’m big, I’m mean, I’m a money machine I fill the air with smoke, I don’t care who chokes ‘Cause I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation If I had a heart, I might be afraid ‘Cause if the people want, I could be unmade If I had legs, I might try to run ‘Cause if the people choose, I could be undone I’m big, I’m mean, I’m a money machine I fill the air with smoke, I don’t care who chokes ‘Cause I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation, I’m a corporation
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The Milk of Human Kindness 02:38
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I was walking on a cold and lonely evening And I made it to the house of good cheer A roomful of friendly faces turned to greet me And the barman offered me a beer I said no, thanks, ‘cause… I’m drunk on the milk of human kindness I’m high on the perfume of delight I’m under the influence of the love you give to me And I don’t plan to sober up tonight I was wandering on a path through the forest And I came to the meadow of happy folk There were hobbit children dancing, and elf-maids singing, And a kind wizard offered me a toke I said no, thanks, ‘cause… I’m drunk on the milk of human kindness I’m high on the perfume of delight I’m under the influence of the love you give to me And I don’t plan to sober up tonight I went biking down the streets of my hometown And I came back to our geodesic dome My ever-loving sweetheart took me in her arms Asked me how does it feel to be home I said well, darling… I’m drunk on the milk of human kindness I’m high on the perfume of delight I’m under the influence of the love you give to me And I don’t plan to sober up tonight
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Gotta Give It Up 02:49
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It’s the sweetest candy but it makes me sick It’s fine and dandy but it packs a kick It’s the way to heaven but it leads to hell It’s like rolling a seven but it’s a wicked spell It’s a fine addiction but it’s my affliction It’s the final answer to the final question It’s the cherry pie on top of the cake It’s the final choice you know you gotta make And I gotta give it up Gotta give it up Gotta give it up But it’s awful hard I gotta give it up Gotta give it up Gotta give it up But it’s so damn hard She’s the sweetest juice but you know I’d pay She’s fast and loose until the break of day She’s the breath of air that is making me blind She’s everywhere and she’s inside my mind It’s a fine addiction but it’s my affliction It’s the final answer to the final question It’s the cherry pie on top of the cake It’s the final choice you know you gotta make And I gotta give it up Gotta give it up Gotta give it up But it’s awful hard I gotta give it up Gotta give it up Gotta give it up But it’s so damn hard
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Treehugger 02:56
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I hugged a tree today It was a lascivious act You know I gave that tree some love And by Jove it loved me back I fondled a stone today It was an erotic encounter I needed a stone to touch And by Terra you know I found her Yeah I found that love I needed It was waitin’ just for me I always find the love I’m needin’ And it’s given to me free It’s given free I dove in the creek today Felt the water on my naked skin I needed some liquid love And by Venus she let me in I kissed the sky today We shared a sweet caress I asked the sky to hold me And by Jimi he said yes Yeah I found that love I needed It was waitin’ just for me I always find the love I’m needin’ And it’s given to me free They call me treehugger They call me treehugger Oh yeah
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I Can't Believe 03:33
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I can’t believe we’re here again I can’t believe it’s true I can’t believe we’re here again Up the creek with no canoe I can’t believe this is happening again I can’t believe my eyes I can’t believe this is happening again Are we so unwise? Can we wise up, can we change it? Can we wake up, and rearrange it? I can’t believe that we’re here again I can’t believe that we’re here again I can’t believe we’re doing this again I can’t believe my ears I can’t believe we’re screwing up again Living out our fears I can’t believe we’re stuck in it again I can’t believe it’s real I can’t believe we’re fucking up again Ain’t it time to heal? Can we heal it, can we change it? Can we feel it, and rearrange it? I can’t believe that we’re here again I can’t believe that we’re here again I can’t believe that we’re here again I can’t believe that we’re here again I can’t believe that we’re here again I can’t believe that we’re here again I can’t believe that we’re here again I can’t believe that we’re here again
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The One Who Danced Away 03:06
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I was just a young man when I first saw your face And the memory you know it still leaves a trace I was so grateful to receive that gift of grace But you were the one who danced away I looked into your eyes and I knew right away That I would give you all of my heart without delay It didn’t matter that I had nothing to say But you were the one who danced away You danced away, you danced away You saw me, you gave me that magic smile You touched me, you gave me your sweetness for a while It was just a short time but I still feel it today ‘Cause the love you gave to me will never go away You took me to the dance and we moved ‘cross the floor I held you close to me and I felt my feelings soar And suddenly I knew just what my heart was for But you were the one who danced away Many years have passed and I have grown to be a man And looking back now I begin to understand What a lucky boy I was when you held my hand And you were the one who danced away You danced away, you danced away You saw me, you gave me that magic smile You touched me, you gave me your sweetness for a while It was just a short time but I still feel it today ‘Cause the love you gave to me will never go away
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I Remember the Days 04:11
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I remember the days when we worshipped the Goddess We lived all together in a big happy clan I remember the days when we worshipped the Goddess Let’s do it again, ‘cause you know that we can The forests were deep and the rivers were clean The mountains were mighty and the meadows were green The breeze when it blew was as fresh as the day The sunshine and rain were as pure as the May We didn’t have money and we didn’t have machines Our spirits were bold and our senses were keen No one was hungry and no one was sad We cared for each other and we shared all we had The children all learned as they played day and night There was no obsession with getting it right We all shared the pleasure of gathering food No one was master and no one got screwed When we got tired we just took a nap We didn’t have timeclocks and all of that crap When we got older we just took it slow Right till the end we took part in the show People were free to love many lovers Women and men and all of the others No one was lacking the pleasure of touch ‘Cause kissing and hugging are never too much We sang and we danced and we played on our flutes Feeling the music right down to our roots We sang and we danced and we beat on our drums We played and we laughed and we had lots of fun I remember the days when we worshipped the Goddess We lived all together in a big happy clan I remember the days when we worshipped the Goddess Let’s live that way again, ‘cause you know that we can
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The Peace that Passeth Understanding 03:49
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The clash of metal, the grinding of gears The bitter weight of the flying years The angry sentinels at the gate The armies of war and the legions of hate Fevers rising and tempers lost The bottom line no matter the cost Ashes and smoke in a clear blue sky Bombs and tanks and children die And beneath it all, the peace that passeth understanding Can you hear the call, the peace that passeth understanding Time to move, no time to waste Trouble’s a-coming, better make haste Over the hill and under the gun Get a move on and get it done Another judgment and another test Who is worst and who is best Which one’s right and which one’s wrong If you’re weak watch out for the strong And beneath it all, the peace that passeth understanding Can you hear the call, the peace that passeth understanding Right next door, the peace that passeth understanding You’ve known it before, the peace that passeth understanding So many thoughts, so little time So many voices in my mind So many plans and decisions to make So many choices and roads to take Here’s a feeling and here’s a thought Here’s a problem and my mind is caught A wild hope and another worry Gotta run ‘cause I’m in a hurry And beneath it all, the peace that passeth understanding Can you hear the call, the peace that passeth understanding Right next door, the peace that passeth understanding You’ve known it before, the peace that passeth understanding
12.
The Sweetest Fruit 02:20
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Your skin on my skin Is the finest thing I know Your lips on my lips Are the sweetest fruit I’ve tasted I’ve tasted, I’ve tasted The sweetest fruit I’ve tasted Your hand in my hand Is the touch that I need Your eyes in my eyes Light my fire Light my fire, light my fire Your eyes light my fire Won’t you come and touch me, baby Won’t you put your hand in mine Won’t you look in to my eyes, baby Won’t you touch your lips to mine Your skin on my skin Is the finest thing I know Your lips on my lips Are the sweetest fruit I’ve tasted I’ve tasted, I’ve tasted The sweetest fruit I’ve tasted I’ve tasted, I’ve tasted The sweetest fruit I’ve tasted
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Set Me Free 03:09
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I’ve been so long in this prison cell How many years I can’t tell I miss the breeze, I miss the sunlight Inside my heart it’s always night I’ve been so long in this house of pain Just one thought left in my brain Mister jailer, please bring the key Unlock this door and set me free Set me free, set me free Won’t you please set me free Just one hope that’s left to me Someday soon you’ll set me free If I was a little bird I’d fly away without a word If I was a breath of air I’d float to Heaven like a prayer Another day in walls of stone Another day to face alone Mister jailer, please hear my plea Unlock this door and set me free Set me free, set me free Won’t you please set me free Just one hope that’s left to me Someday soon you’ll set me free I’m praying hard on bended knee Mister jailer, please set me free
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Awakening 02:46
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The morning light is growing The birds are getting going It sounds like they’re making it up And we are waking it up Nighttime fears fade into day Bad dreams have gone away Sunshine’s lighting up our eyes Feel that kundalini rise It’s happening We are awakening You know it’s happening We are awakening Blossoms in the almond trees Release their scent into the breeze Seeds are sprouting in the earth Another spring is taking birth Sun peeks through the clouds above And all our fancies turn to love Ice is melting, creeks are flowing We’re feeling all the new life growing It’s happening We are awakening You know it’s happening We are awakening All across the country All across the planet Everywhere you look It’s shining in our eyes It’s time to leave the fear behind us Time to let the bad dreams cease Time to let our love run free Time to live a life of peace It’s happening We are awakening You know it’s happening We are awakening
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Sitting By the Creek 02:55
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Sitting by the creek today I felt my spirits rise Sitting by the creek I let the sun open up my eyes Sitting by the creek I finally saw through my disguise Sitting by the creek I fell in love Diving in the creek today I felt the water flow Diving in the creek you know I let all my worries go Diving in the creek I finally forgot everything I know Diving in the creek I fell in love I fell in love today and I’m here to say There ain’t no way I’ll forget it I fell in love it’s true with all of you And it wouldn’t do to regret it Sitting by the creek I fell in love Sitting by the creek today I heard the singing stream Sitting by the creek I knew it was way more than it seemed Sitting by the creek I finally woke up from the dream Sitting by the creek I fell in love Standing in the sun today the breeze was on my face Standing in the sun I knew I could finally give up the chase Standing in the sun I was feeling all of that amazing grace Standing in the sun I fell in love I fell in love today and I’m here to say There ain’t no way I’ll forget it I fell in love it’s true with all of you And it wouldn’t do to regret it Sitting by the creek I fell in love

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Demos recorded in May 2013 at Electric Canyon Studios by Dale Price

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released June 4, 2013

Scott Lape - guitar, ukulele, vocals
Dale Price - recording engineer

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Scott Lape lives in Chico, California with his wife and daughter.

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