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Heartland Prayers

by Chet Nichols

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Modern Progress (Solo Acoustic) 03:45
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“Modern Progress” Music and Lyric by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) Copyright 1995/2019/2023 by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music: Publisher (ASCAP) URL: http://www.chetnichols.net Email: chet@chetnichols.net Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Email: ChetNichols@me.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED VERSE 1. Off in the distance and thru the mist The towers beam the messages no one can resist And along the lazy river where we used to play Sits a gambling boat They’ve built more storage lockers and more motels ‘Cause no one is at home any more to ring the dinner bell And the topsoil of dreams is being carried away Flowing downstream CHORUS Ooo, that’s modern progress But, down below the haze The population’s in a daze Ooo,,Ooo, that’s modern progress Oh, but, Lord, when will we ever learn VERSE 2. Out on the hills the rigs nod up and down To squeeze the oil that’s buried below the Texas towns They fuel the mini power plants that drive us to the grave Thru the smoky air And the semis on the interstate slide in and out of lanes Moving dreams to marketplace lit up like circus trains Because someone’s found a way to stuff 10 pounds of scrap Into a two pound bag Repeat CHORUS BRIDGE Out on the desert red lights climb the grade They’re all fighting for the parking spot that has a little shade Everyone’s in a hurry to be leading the parade To the shopping malls, to get the latest upgrade Repeat CHORUS To take it slow, give a little slack Give one another what we want given back When will we ever learn When will we ever Oh, will we ever learn ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Copyright © 1995/2019/2023 ® by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music :Publisher (ASCAP) All US and Global Rights are reserved. This song or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals) may not be reproduced in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the writer and the publisher. For permission requests, write to the publisher at: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Or addressed to: "Attention: Permissions Coordinator, (at the address below) Chet Nichols/Magic Garage Music, PO Box 2398, Northbrook, IL 60065” http://www.chetnichols.net. More information at: http://www.chetnichols.net http://chetnichols.bandcamp.com Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Email: ChetNichols@me.com Email: Chet@chetnichols.net
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Pennies From Parking Lots (Solo Acoustic) 04:04
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“Pennies From Parking Lots” Lyrics and Music by Chet Nichols Copyright by Chester Nichols, Jr. / Magic Garage Music (ASCAP) 2015/2023 chetnichols@protonmail.com * www.chetnichols.net MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com * chet@chetnichols.net ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WORLDWIDE VERSE 1 We followed Grandfather down to the river He said he had a secret that he wanted to share Our eyes grew wide with anticipation As he made copper coins appear from thin air ... they were... CHORUS Pennies, pennies he found in parking lots He would pick them up And make a wish And slide them in his shoes They were magical pennies Making his dreams come true… VERSE 2 He said, “Close your eyes and go over ever detail When you make a wish you hope might come true And picture in your heart who the wish is really good for Or you might wind up with only holes in your shoes” REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGE My little brother who was always a Doubting Thomas Said, “How do you know you’ll really get the wish you need?” Grandpa stood up and spread his arms wide And said, “Children, you are all the proof I need to believe” ... in those... REPEAT CHORUS And to this day I’ve got to say That I’m believing, too, In the magical pennies Making my dreams come true :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Copyright © ® by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music: Publisher (ASCAP) All US and Global Rights are reserved. This song or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals) may not be reproduced in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the writer and the publisher. For permission requests, write to the publisher at: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Or addressed to: "Attention: Permissions Coordinator, (at the address below) Chet Nichols/Magic Garage Music, PO Box 2398, Northbrook, IL 60065” http://www.chetnichols.net. More information at: http://www.chetnichols.net http://chetnichols.bandcamp.com Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Email: ChetNichols@me.com Email: Chet@chetnichols.net
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Red White and Blue (Solo Acoustic) 03:17
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My New Son (Original-Solo Acoustic) 03:52
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“My New Son” **************************************** Lyrics and Music by Chet Nichols * Copyright 2001/2023 by Chet Nichols/ Magic Garage Music (ASCAP) Email: http://www.chetnichols.net * magicgaragemusic@protonmail.com VERSE 1. He was a bright, little bundle A planet all his own I named him after my dad From his very first smile He opened my heart to new feelings He had all of his fingers And all of his toes They were the answer to my prayers And I bless the day I began the journey With my new son CHORUS From the bottom of my heart I will love and inspire And show him the sweetness of sharing Your passions and desires With my new son VERSE 2. He was my first child And I hope he won’t be last Yeah, the Lord’s been good to me And I’ll return the favor By caring for this smiling little baby When I wonder how I’ll love my children equally I see the answer in his individuality And I bless the day I became companions With my new son REPEAT CHORUS From the bottom of my heart I will love and inspire And show him the sweetness of sharing Your passions and desires With my new son Musical BRIDGE REPEAT CHORUS
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I'm A Lucky Man (Solo Acoustic) 02:52
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“I’m A Lucky Man” ************************************************** Music and Lyric by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) Copyright 2002/2019/2023 by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music: Publisher (ASCAP) URL: http://www.chetnichols.net Email: chet@chetnichols.net Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Email: ChetNichols@me.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED VERSE 1. Well, I never win the lottery Or what magazine publishers give away free I never win anything at the races And when I play cards I don’t draw the aces But I knew my good luck had just begun On the honky tonk Saturday night When I met that special someone CHORUS Ooo, Ooo I’m lucky man She’s got a truck that runs She’s got me making plans God knows, Ooo, I’m a lucky man She’s got the kinda love that plows Right through my heartland Thank, God, I’m a lucky man VERSE 2. My bread always falls on the buttered side And four leaf clovers seem to run and hide I’ve never had the luck to hit a hole-in-one Or crack a game winning home run But I knew my life was about to change Since I’ve known that cowgirl Lord, my life’s never been the same REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGE: I’m not lucky with stars But I’m lucky in love I meet an angel Who’s got buckets’n barrels of bubblin’ love REPEAT CHORUS :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Copyright 2002/2019/2023 by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music: Publisher (ASCAP) All US and Global Rights are reserved. This song or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals) may not be reproduced in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the writer and the publisher. For permission requests, write to the publisher at: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Or addressed to: "Attention: Permissions Coordinator, (at the address below) Chet Nichols/Magic Garage Music, PO Box 2398, Northbrook, IL 60065” http://www.chetnichols.net. More information at: http://www.chetnichols.net http://chetnichols.bandcamp.com Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Email: ChetNichols@me.com
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Your Eyes Speak Louder Than Words (Solo Acoustic) 04:34
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"Your Eyes Speak Louder Than Words ************************************************* Lyrics and Music by Chet Nichols Copyright 2001/2023 by Chet Nichols (ASCAP)/Magic Garage Music (ASCAP) chet@chetnichols.net :: http://www.chetnichols.net magicgaragemusic@protonmail.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Verse 1 Through your eyes I can see my soul I?ve always trusted what you showed me was real The reflection of you and me Sharing secrets only lovers reveal Chorus Your eyes speak louder than words I’m so glad to hear what I'm seeing Eyes that say, I love you and whisper magic's in the air Eyes that love to tease me, eyes that love to dare Eyes that show what's in your heart & all the love that's there Oh, your eyes speak louder than words Verse 2 We speak a secret language We can read each other's minds Why would we use words anyway When we both see between the lines Repeat Chorus Bridge If a look could talk It would answer the question Why our hearts fall In the same direction Oh, the same direction Repeat Chorus.
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Say Your Prayers At Night (Solo Acoustic) 04:59
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“Say Your Prayers At Night” Music and Lyric by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) Copyright 1999/2014/2023 by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music: Publisher (ASCAP) URL: http://www.chetnichols.net Email: chet@chetnichols.net Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Email: ChetNichols@me.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Verse 1. It was late in the evening And time for bed When my son said, “Dad, a question’s running through my head. Is giving really the key to real happiness?” I said, “Son, find whatever makes you truly happy That can help other people, too. And learn to share those gifts God’s put inside of you .... and..... CHORUS Say your prayers at night Before you turn down the light Prayers of thanksgiving To the Highest of High Say your prayers at night To our God living above He’s The Father of Forgiveness And The Guardian of our love” Verse 2. I tucked in my son And gave him a kiss And in the moonlight I heard him whisper this, “Lord, don’t forget my Grandma, she was Daddy’s best friend” I said, “Don’t forget a blessing for your Heavenly Father ‘Cause he’s always there to sing you a song He’ll rock you in His arms And His words will make you strong .... so....” REPEAT CHORUS Bridge I said, “Our Father is there to help us to live To help build our dreams and help learn to forgive ..... so....” REPEAT CHORUS ........don’t forget to say your prayers Don’t forget to say your prayers A simple thank you will do Don’t forget to say your prayers For the angels watching over you Don’t forget to say your prayers Dedicated to my boys, Chet III and Ben ..... and to God’s young and old children everywhere :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Copyright © 1999/2023 ® by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music : Publisher (ASCAP) All US and Global Rights are reserved. This song or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals) may not be reproduced in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the writer and the publisher. For permission requests, write to the publisher at: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com.com Or addressed to: "Attention: Permissions Coordinator, (at the address below) Chet Nichols/Magic Garage Music, PO Box 2398, Northbrook, IL 60065” http://www.chetnichols.net. More information at: http://www.chetnichols.net http://chetnichols.bandcamp.com Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Email: ChetNichols@me.com
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Twenty Years Ago (Solo Acoustic) 04:43
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"Twenty Years Ago" *********************************************** Lyrics and Music by Chet Nichols * Copyright 2011/2022 by Chet Nichols/ Magic Garage Music (ASCAP) Email: chet@chetnichols.net :: http://www.chetnichols.net VERSE 1. Twenty years ago She was part of a crowd Standing across the room But, soon everyone there disappeared It wasn't love at first sight They had to look twice But in the snap of a finger And a wink of the eye They were sharing their lives Twenty years ago Lift And as they held each other they barely moved And the room began spinning just to prove ... that .... Chorus Twenty years ago can seem like yesterday When love appears and makes you give your heart away So, you just let go And before you know It's twenty years ago VERSE 2. At a baseball game Out in the bleachers He pulled a diamond from out of his shirt And asked if she could love him forever She said, "I'll need some time" Then she turned away But she spun around and smiled And he heard her say, "That's all the time I need" Twenty years ago Lift And as they held each other they barely moved And the stadium was spinning just to prove ... that ... Repeat Chorus BRIDGE There's not a day that doesn't start or end When they're not living with their best friend Finding new ways to please each other Finding new ways to fall in love Whoa, whoa, whoa Lift And as they hold each other they barely move And the world keeps spinning just to prove ... that ... Repeat Chorus
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The Blue (Solo Acoustic) 03:39
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“The Blue” Music and Lyric by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) Copyright 2012/2022 by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music: Publisher (ASCAP) URL: http://www.chetnichols.net Email: chet@chetnichols.net Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Email: ChetNichols@me.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1. Maybe we were hypnotized Under an ancient spell But, my heart and soul remembers The very moment we both fell I sit among the photographs Scattered all around the room Black and white and colors Turning blue, turning blue 2. There’s a gallery of memories That is filled with lover’s art I wander thru it daily What we painted with our hearts Hand in hand in Paris And on the beaches of Cancun So, how did these memories Turn to blue, turn to blue Bridge I sit before a canvas A world of colors I can choose I lift my brush and close my eyes To catch a glimpse of you 3. And mix the ocean in the tropics With a cold December sky On the brush I use for memories Of the love we left behind We were just too much like M aybe too good to be true Still, I wish I could wash away all the blue All the blue, all the blue ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Copyright © 2012/2022 ® by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) & Chet Nichols Creative Services (Magic Garage Music Division): Publisher (ASCAP) All US and Global Rights are reserved. This song or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals) may not be reproduced in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the writer and the publisher. For permission requests, write to the publisher at: MagicGarageMusic@gmail.com Or addressed to: "Attention: Permissions Coordinator, (at the address below) Chet Nichols/Magic Garage Music, PO Box 2398, Northbrook, IL 60065” http://www.chetnichols.net. More information at: http://www.chetnichols.net http://chetnichols.bandcamp.com Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Email: ChetNichols@me.com Email: Chet@chetnichols.net
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Time For Leaving (Solo Acoustic) 04:09
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"Time For Leaving" :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Music and Lyric by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) Copyright 1966/2020/2023 by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music Division: Publisher (ASCAP) URL: http://www.chetnichols.net Email: chet@chetnichols.net Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Email: ChetNichols@me.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ORIGINAL VERSION: VERSE 1 The first time that I heard you sing, we are alone I was laying on the bed and you were on the headphones With songs of lovers who had taken you home For you’d grown tired of waking Sunday’s morning’s alone LIFT The lovers filled the pages They describe all the stages you’ve seen The followers dream and lift their lift their eyes Wishing they could cause the tears Singing…. CHORUS It’s time for leaving I hate to say goodbye But I gave it my best try It’s time for leaving I hate to see you go But there are things we must know for ourselves VERSE 2 Now, I’ve heard that you’re more beautiful Than any of your photographs For the pictures do not capture you Your loving or your raps LIFT The lovers filled the pages They describe all the stages you’ve seen The followers dream and lift their lift their eyes Wishing they could cause the tears Singing…. CHORUS Singing, it’s time for leaving I hate to say goodbye But I gave my best try It’s time for leaving I hate to see you go But, there are things we must know for ourselves :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Copyright © 1966/2023 ® by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) & Chet Nichols Creative Services (Magic Garage Music Division): Publisher (ASCAP) All US and Global Rights are reserved. This song or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals) may not be reproduced in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the writer and the publisher. For permission requests, write to the publisher at: MagicGarageMusic@gmail.com Or addressed to: "Attention: Permissions Coordinator, (at the address below) Chet Nichols/Magic Garage Music, PO Box 2398, Northbrook, IL 60065” http://www.chetnichols.net. More information at: http://www.chetnichols.net http://chetnichols.bandcamp.com Email: MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com Email: ChetNichols@me.com

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This album is a collection of solo-guitar-vocal songs with basically positive themed themes. Nice and easy production when you are in the mood for it. One song, "Time For Leaving" is the first acoustic track I wrote back in the mid-1960's after listening to Gordon Lightfoot, Tim Harden, Joni Mitchell and Tim Buckley albums.

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released May 22, 2023

Chet Nichols - Music, lyrics, instrumentation, guitar, vocals and production.

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Chet Nichols is a singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, producer and recordist. His poetic lyrics, & variety of singer- songwriter & instrumental tracks are inspired by the ever-changing world around us.

Chet is an inductee in The Kansas Music Hall Of Fame. He joins artists like Pat Matheny, Melissa Ethridge, and Martina McBride. His touring bio includes the "Who's Who" in the music industry. ... more

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