Why Should People Stay the Same Harry Chapin

You put him in an aeroplane and packed your life and clothes, You learned all the lessons that the suitcase lady knows.

A Lot of Lonely People Tonight Harry Chapin

Holdin' on tight to my pillow Wish it had a life of its own, Starin' at the ceilin,' Such a funny feelin,' But nobody's home.

Same Sad Singer Harry Chapin

They just told me take a pause here between the takes at the studio, And you came into my mind.

I Miss America Harry Chapin

But late that night beneath the grieving moon There's a dazzling sight in my motel room For a grunting judge with his bulging eyes I give my all for his cherished prize. Oh why, oh why?

The Same Sad Singer Harry Chapin

They just told me take a pause here between the takes at the studio, And you came into my mind.

Fall In Love With Him Harry Chapin

A singer's just another traveling salesman Another night, another town to sell my wares, And the times that you'd be riding the excitement Won't make up for times when no one would be there.

Manhood Harry Chapin

She said-- Manhood--Means that you should Get someone else, beside yourself Feeling good You know a real man would Do much more than you could You know he'd wonder if he understood me!

Six String Orchestra Harry Chapin

And way back in the distance, some strings would sound so fine. And we would play together, like fine musicians should, And it would sound like music, and the music would sound good.

Circle Harry Chapin

All my life's a circle; Sunrise and sundown; Moon rolls thru the nighttime; Till the daybreak comes around.

Flowers Are Red Harry Chapin

It's not the time for art young man And anyway flowers are green and red There's a time for everything young man And a way it should be done You've got to show concern for everyone else For you're

Story of a Life Harry Chapin

And the wind will whip your tousled hair, The sun, the rain, the sweet despair, Great tales of love and strife. And somewhere on your path to glory You will write your story of a life.

Sniper Harry Chapin

He goes through the door, he starts up the stairs. The sound of his footsteps, the sound of his breathing, The sound of the silence when no one was there. I didn't really know him.

W*O*L*D* Harry Chapin

Hello honey, it's me What did you think when you heard me back on the radio What did the kids say when they knew It was their long lost daddy o Remember how we listened to the radio And I said That's the

Why Do Little Girls? Harry Chapin

Why did the little girls grow crooked While the little boys grow tall The boys were taught to tumble The girls told not to fall The girls answered the telephone The boys answered the call That's

Why Do Little Girls Harry Chapin

Why did the little girls grow crooked While the little boys grow tall The boys were taught to tumble The girls told not to fall The girls answered the telephone The boys answered the call That's why little

Somebody Said Harry Chapin

Somebody said...Where's the music goin' Somebody said...It's gone Somebody said...With this bad wind a blowin' Will the music keep a rolling on I had to ask myself WHy it's makin' me A minstrel

Up On the Shelf Harry Chapin

So I keep it up on the shelf And it's funny how you keep it all to yourself Hey honey, could there ever be, Should there ever be, Could there ever be something else?

Changes Harry Chapin

I was cramped into a coffee house pew two dollar coke in my hand listening to the music run through and out of a drowning man.

My Old Lady Harry Chapin

She wore an S.E.G. when she came back home Like the cat that ate the canary And I stood befuddled, a chauvanist stud With his mistress quite contrary I was smack up against the moment I was afraid

It Seems You Only Love Me When It Rains Harry Chapin

Just after I screamed at you-- What the hell is it all about You spilled your coffee Onto my sleeve And you said Don't expect the tears To come from me babe For I've already grieved But that's

There Only Was One Choice Harry Chapin

There's a kid out on my corner -- hear him strumming like a fool Shivering in his dungarees -- but still he's going to school His cheeks are made of peach fuzz -- his hopes may be the same But he's

Sequel Harry Chapin

The driveway was the same as I remembered And a butler came and answered the door. He just shook his head when I asked for her And said "She doesn't live here anymore."

I Do It For You Jane Harry Chapin

I first heard you sing in the Empire Room Your husky hum engulfed the gloom.

30,000 Pounds of Bananas Harry Chapin

He passed a sign that he should have seen, saying "shift to low gear, a fifty dollar fine my friend." He was thinking perhaps about the warm-breathed woman who was waiting at the journey's end.

Barefoot Boy Harry Chapin

Oh, barefoot boy, once he came unto a land of forests, and of streams that tumbled through the meadows to the sea.

Odd Job Man Harry Chapin

Chorus: I give part time help I'm the odd job man I can't do what I want So I do what I can And I'll tell you now So that you will understand You get just what you pay for from the odd job man

I Wonder What Would Happen to this World Harry Chapin

to this world As I look around us There's such strange things There's muggers and there's jugglers And we are led by clowns If an answer ever found us Would we change things Or are we just a people

Taxi Harry Chapin

It took a while, but she looked in the mirror, And she glanced at the license for my name. A smile seemed to come to her slowly, It was a sad smile, just the same.

30,000 Pounds of bananas (live) Harry Chapin

He passed a sign that he should have seen, Saying \"shift to low gear, a fifty dollar fine my friend.\" He was thinking perhaps about the warm-breathed woman Who was waiting at the journey\'s end.

Last of the Protest Singers Harry Chapin

He's the last of the protest singers, Selling truth and commitment, He don't get much work these days, He's billed as a novelty act, And he stands there with his thumb out, Hitching a ride towards

Old College Avenue Harry Chapin

Of course I picked a rainy night To try to find our past The street lights all were flickering The leaves were falling fast I walked down the winding road Looked up through the trees And I saw

You Are the Only Song Harry Chapin

I've sung it all tonight Almost every story that I know And now when they turn out the spotlights I'm not sure where I'm s'posed to go And I'm so hoarse I can't hit the high notes It's just a whisper

Dreams Go By Harry Chapin

chosen me When a doctor is what you want to be You know I want to be a painter, girl A real artistic snob But I guess we'll have our children first You'll make a home, I'll get a job Listen to the

Everybody's Lonely Harry Chapin

But I can't blame no one else, 'cause what I've done to myself is the only kind of history that matters.

Wold Harry Chapin

Hello Honey, it's me What did you think when you heard me back on the radio? What did the kids say when they knew it was their long lost daddy-o?

The Shortest Story Harry Chapin

I am born today, the sun burns its promise in my eyes; Mama strikes me and I draw a breath and cry. Above me a cloud softly tumbles through the sky; I am glad to be alive.

Burning Herself Harry Chapin

I should have known the outside world would reveal what was within. She was burning herself, and her hair was filled with ashes. She was burning herself, and her life becomes a flame.

Paint A Picture of Yourself (Michael) Harry Chapin

Well, I hear you are a painter now Though you're almost halfway through You pulled a pallet knife, you cut away a wife And you started something new But it was not the strife of married life That

Song for Myself Harry Chapin

it's just a song for myself But since I fell in love with you it's brought some thoughts to mind if we're gonna raise us a couple of kids I've got to worry 'bout future times Do I believe that the

Greyhound Harry Chapin

It's midnight at the depot And I drag my bags in line. Travelling late, I got to go But the bus won't be on time. Everybody's looking half alive. Later on the bus arrives.

Star Tripper Harry Chapin

I have made a little music in some corners of the land I have fused some crystal images from common grains of sand And if I haven't reached the heavens, I've surely learned to fly I've been caught

Laugh Man Harry Chapin

Did you ever hear the one about...

Old Folkie Harry Chapin

He's the man with the banjo and the 12-string guitar. And he's singing us the songs that tell us who we are. When you look in his eyes you know that somebody's in there.

On the Road to Kingdom Come Harry Chapin

The Smoke Witch says - Wahoo! And the Wise Man says - Me too! And the Guru says - Wazoo! So do what you do!

The Rock Harry Chapin

Silly child-- Everybody knows the rock leans over the town Everybody knows that it won't tumble to the ground Remember Chicken Little said the sky was falling down Well nothing ever came of that, the

Country Dreams Harry Chapin

I know you hate me doing this You say I'm selling out, But how in the hell is a mad s'posed to live? Selling's what it's all about.

Roll Down the River Harry Chapin

You keep looking out my window At the driftwood floating by Like a flock of birds in falltime You're just itching to fly I know I cannot hold you Cause you live life to the hilt So go on get out

Dancing Boy Harry Chapin

When daddy sings, and then you dance, The people clap and shout. Cuz, you're my dancing boy, And it's so scary how you trust me. Just one look from you, And I come pouring out like wine.

Dancin' Boy Harry Chapin

When daddy sings, and then you dance, The people clap and shout. Cuz, you're my dancin' boy, And it's so scary how you trust me. Just one look from you, And I come pouring out like wine.

Love Is Just Another Word Harry Chapin

Time, time, time, it's telling you the story. Truth, truth, truth, a secret never heard. Peace, peace, peace, you know I don't believe it. Love, love, love, it's just another word.