TAMWORTH EXPRESS
© Shaza Leigh
   

Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Peggy Gilchrist
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Queen Of The Country Piano Vol 2 - Peggy Gilchrist 

TATTERED FLAG
© Shaza Leigh & Manfred Vijars 

Lyrics Written by: Manfred Vijars
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Brian Letton
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: The Best Of Vol 2 - Brian Letton

We built that stockade for the fray - at Ballarat our will displayed Their harassments grew and grew - the trooper's hands out for their due
Our licences we burned that day - defied them all to stay away
So we raised that flag of blue
That tattered flag we looked up to Tattered flag so true
At three oíclock on Sunday morn, the stillness just before the dawn
They stormed our flimsy barricade and half our men were sorely laid
Their carbines, swords and bayonet too, in our tents they ran us through
They then tore down our standard true,
That Standard that we looked up to A Tattered Flag so true

The troopers then pushed their attack our women tried to hold them back
From slaughtering their wounded kin - protecting helpless wounded men
Those butchers tried to put us down  - put us all beneath the ground  our blood is on that flag of blue
That Standard that we looked up to A Tattered Flag so true

Many a good man came to harm and Peter Lalor lost his arm
Twenty-two mates were killed that day. They gave their lives to have their say
a noble price for a noble cause to stand and bring down unjust laws
At half mast flies that flag of blue
That Standard that we looked up to A Tattered Flag so true

Here we are, this is our stand to fight injustice in our land
Oh, raise that tattered rag on high,
The Southern Cross in a Southern sky
ìEurekaî is our battle-cry

The battle lost, but victory WON - Fruits that sacrifice have wrung
So here we stand to tell our tale that good and justice will prevail
Defending rights and liberty the finest thing in History
so we raise that flag of blue
That Standard that we looked up to A Tattered Flag so true

THAT MAN WHO HUNG THE MOON
© Shaza Leigh
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Faye Christiansen
Released by: LBS Music Group


There’s a time deep in my memory when I played another tune

A time when life was simple seemed my Daddy hung the moon

And a major family crisis was no fresh bread on the table

Now and then I’d like to go back slow down if i were able

Yes solid and dependable I miss him every day

A man of men that man I know stands tall in every way

To release my dreams and give up now and go back way too soon

Would disappoint and let him down that man who hung the moon

No I will never hurt or let him that man who hung the moon

Relocated to the city to fulfil desires and dreams

The excitement and opportunity lured me there it seems

As the bright lights quickly faded through the glamour I would sift

For something real with meaning back home my thoughts would drift

Yes solid and dependable I miss him every day

A man of men that man I know stands tall in every way

To release my dreams and give up now and go back way too soon

Would disappoint and let him down that man who hung the moon

No I will never hurt or let him that man who hung the moon

THAT'S THE WAY THEY WERE
© Shaza Leigh & Ben Jacobs

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Brian Letton
Released by: Independent
Album: Brian Letton

THE AUSSIE WAY
© Shaza Leigh & Mike Martin
Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh & Mike Martin
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Ashley Cook
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Ashley Cook


The bank had loaned him thousands
And he signed as farmers do
To keep from going under
And the interest would accrue
The years of drought had pushed him
To the edge of dark despair
His family loved this station
But the bankers would not care

The tanks were all but empty
And the dams were bowls of dust
The stock were dropping daily
And this loan was fit to bust
The banker came in person
Even feigned his sad remorse
Left Arty with the papers
Saying things had run their course

No words could Arty mutter
He was crushed and cold inside
To tell his wife and children
Was beyond this farmers pride
The grapevine did its duty
The news spread fast that day
They’d need to lend a hand now
That’s the Aussie way

He’d need to buy a dwelling
In the town not so far away
The bankers left quite quickly
Thinking wisest not to stay
It started with a bore pump
As the bids went up in tens
But soon they were up in hundreds
As he watched his farming friends

See every single dollar
That the auction made from then
Was just a masked donation
From these farming wives and men
It only took the morning
And the lots were spoken for
300k said Chalky
Bill said make it fifty more

No words could Arty mutter
Overwhelmed with love inside
To help his wife and children
He took the gift with pride
Then Mrs Farring Forsworth
In her quiet and subtle way
Gave one final gesture
In the Aussie way

I’II buy your family station
And I’ll need a leading hand
Don’t move into the city
You belong here on this land
And when at last I leave here
You can keep the title too
We like to help our neighbours
That’s what Aussies do

No words could Arty mutter
Overwhelmed with love inside
To hold his wife and children
As his heart was filled with pride
The grapevine did its duty
In the spirit of the day
We help a mate in trouble
That’s the Aussie way

THE BATTERED BILLY TIN
© Shaza Leigh & Ben Jacobs

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Brian Letton
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Brian Letton

THE BLACK PLAQUES OF TARCUTTA
© Shaza Leigh
& Anne & John Dougherty   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh & Anne & John Dougherty
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Greg Bain
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album:  Winds Of Change - Greg Bain


There's a Truckie stop along the Hume Tarcutta's called half way

The red brick wall within the park beckons you to stay

Upon that wall are names recalled of those who gave their lives

The lonely highway drivers to haul our goods they died

And the black plaques of Tarcutta grow longer every year

And the loved ones of our Truckies live in constant fear

They pray each day another rig won't crash kill or maime

So the black plaques of Tarcutta can't add another name

Only those who've been there can ever feel the pain

Knowing they will never see their loved ones face again

And those who live near highways watch the trucks roll by

And at night if they go silent they dread to find out why

And the black plaques of Tarcutta grow longer every year

And the loved ones of our Truckies live in constant fear

They pray each day another rig won't crash kill or maime

So the black plaques of Tarcutta can't add another name

The Truckies are a breed apart their feelings seldom show

But when they lose a highway mate at Tarcutta tears will flow

They pray each day another rig won't crash kill or maime

So the black plaques of Tarcutta can't add another name

THE BUSH IS STILL THE SAME
© Shaza Leigh
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Single: Shaza Leigh (2021)


The clouds are gently drifting

The land is slowly settling

The moon will soon be rising

To close another day

The breeze down by the river long

Through the lonely Kurrajong 

His leaves share their own sweet song

That’s the bushland way

Whilst the world is changing 

The Bush is still the same

When they’re out there fighting

Peace in the bush remains

Mother Earth is crying

In blood her soil is stained

Life is ever changing 

The Bush is still the same

The birds will greet the morning

Whilst the stock are yawning

The sun will shine the dawning

To break another day

Out here in the country wide

Out along the river side 

Spirits through their stories guide

Me along my way

Whilst the world is changing 

The Bush is still the same

When they’re out there fighting

Peace in the bush remains

Mother Earth is crying

In blood her soil is stained

Life is ever changing 

The Bush is still the same

Life on Earth is changing

The Bush is still the same

THE ERA IS NOT OVER YET
© Shaza Leigh & Ken Knuth   

Lyrics Written by: Ken Knuth
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Brian Young
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album; Brian Young

THE GHOSTS OF BUNGENDORE
© Shaza Leigh & Rick Aitchison  

Lyrics Written by: Rick Aitchison & Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: My Way Of Life -  Shaza Leigh (2003)


There's an old rail or two still standing

In places around the old course

Where races were run to the thunder of hooves

Those winners and losers by choice

I stood there alone in the evening

Sun setting and eyes running tears

I turned but the grandstand has gone now

Just memories and crowds and their cheers

And over there whirls winds blow

Lifting up dust of a ghost

It's there Megsy Whinch saluted the judge

The site of the old winning post

And I swear I can hear though rusting away

And half covered by weeds on the crawl

Gates that were opened for jockey and steed

The old bungendore starting stalls

Now housing the ghosts of bungendore

Next day I awoke to a jackass

Laughing me up to the morn 

And the sound of the singers rehearsing their songs

Another new era has dawned

Yes early each year there's a muster

Not horses but people in vans

Where the best country music Australian all through

Echoes around for the fans

But when it was over I wandered

To the old saddling paddock alone

Where the little men mounted now long ago

To ride where it's all overgrown

And I swear I can hear though rusting away

And half covered by weeds on the crawl

Gates that were opened for jockey and steed

The old bungendore starting stalls

Now housing the ghosts of bungendore

THE GREAT OUTBACK
© Shaza Leigh & Ken Knuth   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh & Ken Knuth
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Ashley Cook
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: For Country The Flag & Me - Ashley Cook

You believe you love this country
and you’re feeling out of whack

Make time to see her beauty
far beyond the beaten track

To see a country sunrise
as the east grows red and bright

When the bush stirs from its slumber
as the treetops catch the light

You don’t know what you’re missing
'til you’ve seen the morning dew

As it settles in the hollows
where the air you breathe is new

If you’ve never known the fragrance
of the sandle wood in bloom

Nor the sweet scent of the wattle
when it blossoms after June

You need to know the feeling
of a far out bushland camp

With your mates all telling stories
as the stars turn on their lamps

You need to feel the freedom
beyond the beaten track

Then you’ll love Australia
and the great outback

You ought to see the flowers
growing wild there in the spring

Hear the butcher birds in chorus
and the bush canary sing

If you could only listen to
the Mopokes call at night

Hear the curlews eerie wailing
and the plovers crying plight

See the distant misty ranges
rising like a rolling sea

And the golden rays of twilight
painting shades on rock and tree

As the smell of burning gum wood 

mingles with the billy tea

And the moonrise o’er the river
is a sight we all should see

You need to know the feeling
of a far out bushland camp

With your mates all telling stories
as the stars turn on their lamps

You need to feel the freedom 

beyond the beaten track

Then you’ll love Australia 

and the great outback

THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA
© Shaza Leigh, Billy Wye & Dale Duncan  

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh, Billy Wye & Dale Duncan
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Dale Duncan
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Heart Of Australia - Dale Duncan

‘Twas an overland trip where the crack of the whip
made music in far away hills

Where in paeans of praise rand the magpie’s glad lays
in attune with the butcher-bird’s trills

Where the bush creatures came to the open quite tame
in the presence of man unafraid

And the murmuring bees on the coolabah trees
with sweets filled the sunshine and shade

We had started our drive to the sea-port’s great hive
from silent plateaus of the West

With a thousand prime steers like a mob of wild deer’s
and a quality bred from the best

The pastures did lay in bright colours that day
with numberless blooms many-hued

For none can compare with the Wonderland there
with Nature in bountiful mood

There is wealth to be won in that land of the sun
with happiness priceless and rare

There are treasures untold that were grander than gold
and The Heart of Australia Beats There

The limitless scope of the valley and slope
endowed with riches and green

With flower-hidden streams like the gardens of dreams unfolding their glories between

Where liberty reigns in those boundless domains
with the brumbies untamed and unshod

It awes and appals yet forever it calls
from the spaces unclaimed and untrod

I have wandered since then over desert and fen
in a nondescript way round the world

And have well-known the death of the good things of earth
by the winds of adversity hurled

And the memories thrill since they live with me still
of the strong life unfettered and free

In a fair land and far where the native wells are
in the shade of the Brigalow tree

THE JANGLE OF SPURS
© Shaza Leigh & Rick Aitchison
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh & Rick Aitchison
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: My Way Of Life - Shaza Leigh (2003)


As I write you this letter your old jeans are wanting

The days that were better in a draw by the wall

And I still have your old hat all worn out from fanning

Horses you conquered before this last fall

But I miss you in silence memories you've left me

Ribbons and sashes you've won down the years

And my eyes scan the lines of the letters you wrote me

And I think I've just wet a small page with my tears

And the fireside burning so warmly before me

Will help to dry teardrops it's done so before

And I still hear the cheers of the crowds that all loved you

Loved you like me and the jangle of Spurs

The jangle of Spurs as you walked through our door

I know that a nurse is reciting this letter

She probably thinks that you can't hear a sound

So I've scented these pages with love of a lifetime

The smell of old leather and rodeo grounds

So I wait here in hoping for good news to greet me

News of your waking to bring peace of mind

Your rodeo days well they may have ended

But I'll pray for you coming home to me each night

And the fireside burning so warmly before me

Will help to dry teardrops it's done so before

And I still hear the cheers of the crowds that all loved you

Loved you like me and the jangle of Spurs

The jangle of Spurs as you walked through our door

THE JOURNEY
© Shaza Leigh
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: The Journey - Shaza Leigh (2010)


There's a journey to be taken you have yours and I have mine

And that path we choose to travel is known as our lifetime

And we all make our choices which determines in the end

How we spend our journey riding on the wind

On the wind the journey is higher than a high

On the wind the journey reveals the reasons why

And I'll not take for granted no I will not pretend

Cause music and loves about the journey not the end

There's a journey to be taken and I'll sure as hell take mine

And that path I choose to travel will fit more than one lifetime

And I'll make good and bad choices determined to the end

You'll find me out there somewhere riding on the wind

On the wind the journey is higher than a high

On the wind the journey reveals the reasons why

And I'll not take for granted no I will not pretend

Cause music and loves about the journey not the end

No I'll not take for granted and I will not pretend

Cause music and loves about the journey not the end

About the journey not the end

THE JUMPING JACKAROO
© Shaza Leigh & Anthony Baxter

Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh & Anthony Baxter
First Recorded by: Anthony Baxter
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Anthony Baxter

THE LIGHT SHINES BRIGHTER
© Shaza Leigh 

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group

THE NAMOI FLOWS
© Shaza Leigh
   

Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Lindsay Butler
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: The LBS Country Collection - Various Artists

THE NAMOI FLOWS IN THE MOONBI RANGE
© Shaza Leigh & Billy Wye
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh & Billy Wye
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Emma Jene
Released by: LBS Music Group

I know a mountain river rippling through the vale of song

Born of sunshine in the Moonbi Range

It's beauty ever changing as it winds it's way along

Through scenes of wilder grandeur with each change

Though time fades vivid memories captured back when we were young

When children roamed those banks rainbow hued

Our sounds of raucous laughter filled the air when we'd all come

To Nan and Pop's retreat of solitude

(And) often in my dreaming, remembrance turns the page

And. Rings the scenes of bygone days and passing times of change

Like some grand mirror gleaming, 'neath the full moon silver beaming

The  Namoi  Flows In The Moonbi Range

The scented are bending 'neath a wealth of brilliant dyes

The flowers profuse with fragrant rare perfumes

The charm the colour blending with the sunsets harmonise

Mountain breezes gather sweetness from the blooms

But now upon return I see dark ravines preside

And silence reigns where love once filled the air

Though the beauty is all splendid, the tears well in my eyes

My loss aroused by those no longer there

(yet) often in my dreaming, remembrance turns the page

And. Rings the scenes of bygone days and passing times of change

Like some grand mirror gleaming, 'neath the full moon silver beaming

The  Namoi  Flows In The Moonbi Range

THE OLD HOME'S GONE
© Shaza Leigh & Billy Wye
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh & Billy Wye
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Single: Shaza Leigh (2021)


The old home is now desolate, our home of long ago

Since by cruel hands of fate, the bushfires laid it low

The flames swept down the mountainside, before the raging wind

To devastate our home and pride, our life lay in the ruins

The stately chimney through the haze, recall the home fires bright

round which, we listened in amaze, to fairytales at night

True happiness shone in the eyes of loved ones free from care

It was an earthly paradise, when we all gathered there

The march of time brought care and change
when our grandparents died

We children raised beneath the range
soon scattered far and wide

The past filled with memories
too sad to dwell upon

And all that’s left are memories
now the old home’s gone

The silvery dart runs rippling by, to join the nearest river

The waters blend in harmony, to live in song forever

The wild charm of those mountain streams, are valued more than gold

Their music comes to me in dreams, as in the days of old

And the march of time brought care and change
when our grandparents died

We children raised beneath the range
soon scattered far and wide

The past filled with memories
too sad to dwell upon

And all that’s left are memories
now the old home’s gone

And all that’s left are memories all that’s left are memories

Yes all we have are memories now the old home’s gone

THERE'S WORK TO BE DONE
© Shaza Leigh & Anthony Brookes

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh & Anthony Brookes
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Brian Letton
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Brian Letton

THESE EYES OF BLUE
© Shaza Leigh & Peter 
   

Lyrics Written by: Peter
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Greg Bain
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Greg Bain

THE SYDNEY JILLAROO
© Shaza Leigh & Ken Knuth  

Lyrics Written by: Ken Knuth
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Ashley Cook
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Ashley Cook


She was born down in the city on Sydney’s western side

She’d never heard a curlews call or seen a bullocks hide

She caught a steaming mail train that was labelled northern bound

And shyly she stepped off the train in Queensland’s western downs

She couldn’t start the lighting plant or even cook a stew

Nor handle any station chores like other Jillaroos

The father of the family then, his patience almost through

He thought that he might send her back this Sydney Jillaroo

Three sons were on the family team the youngest boy was Tim

She caught the twinkle from his eye and passed it back to him

against his fathers stern advise he drove her to a dance

And soon the fire had quickly spread their very first romance

The father rose and shook his fist his face was crimson red

You’ll wed a cockies daughter son, the angry Dad then said

But Timmies trust was in his heart her love for me is true

The church was full of empty seats the wedding guests were few

City born and city bred, The Sydney Jillaroo

Slowly learned to milk the cows and raise their children too

She’d sit astride the station horse and cook a curried stew

Far in the west she stood the test, The Sydney Jillaroo

THIS IS THE LAST TIME
© Shaza Leigh
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Reflections On Love - Shaza Leigh (1992)


There’s a note to say he’s leaving
On a bus tonight for somewhere
It’s the kind of note which only he could write
Even though I’ve left him lonely
While I’ve played the smoky bar rooms
His note says he’ll be missing me tonight

And I know this time it’s over
And I know our next door neighbour
Will remind me of him every now and then
Just as surely as I’m crying
They will notice I am trying
To convince myself he’ll come back home again

This is the last time he has tired of all the waiting
And I will be the poorer now he’s gone
I have hurt him once too often I’ll never have the chance again
This is the last time now he’s gone

As I strum my old guitar
It brings comfort to my soul
A comfort which will only last a while
For tomorrow has been darkened
By the note he left this evening
Now the sun will surely set without his smile

This is the last time he has tired of all the waiting
And I will be the poorer now he’s gone
I have hurt him once too often I’ll never have the chance again
This is the last time now he’s gone

This is the last time now he’s gone
This is the last time now he’s gone

THROW YOURSELF ON HIM AND RIDE
© Shaza Leigh & Ben Jacobs
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh & Ben Jacobs
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Tom Maxwell
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Tom Maxwell

A town in the outback or city arena somewhere

Excitement is mounting as rodeo dust fills the air

a class and a culture with flank rope and glove in his hand

astride in the saddle a fun lovin buck jumpin man

With a spring in your step just throw yourself on him and ride

no need to fear him just sit there and spur up his hide

make good of the gift that was given to you as a child

do what you do best just throw yourself on him and ride

Willing to learn this novice bronc rider became 

through ambition and talent one of the best in the game

in life of hard knocks on the the run he challenged with pride

just waiting his chance for the chute gates to open and ride

With a spring in your step just throw yourself on him and ride

no need to fear him just sit there and spur up his hide

make good of the gift that was given to you as a child

do what you do best just throw yourself on him and ride

What he sees today is his son as he heaves a deep sigh

the young bushman is riding with a spirit that never says die

and his aching old bones stand erect as he shouts and he cries

don’t fear him young fella just throw yourself on him and ride

With a spring in your step just throw yourself on him and ride

no need to fear him just sit there and spur up his hide

make good of the gift that was given to you as a child

do what you do best just throw yourself on him and ride

TIMES OF IN BETWEENS
© Shaza Leigh
& Rick Aitchison   

Lyrics Written by: Rick Aitchison
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Just For You - Shaza Leigh (2000)


The old lady sat before me near the window of the room

And told me of that place where she was weaned

Her eyes were sad and misty as she reminisced a life

Of laughing through a time of in-betweens

Correspondence was the way they learned to read and write back when

Her mother taught them well before their teens

They used to write with pencils sharpened on a carving knife

They loved it though they had those in-betweens

In between the good times came those tougher years

After fires and floods to country green

Mitchell flowing freely in the sweetest outback breeze

Her young days in the times of in-betweens

She was the only girl seven brothers mum and dad

But she mustered with the boys though hardly seen

And she loved to watch the magic hands of father as he broke

Young horses in a time of in-betweens

Then came that war to end all wars into their lives

Her brothers fought where they had never been

Not one returned and now she gazes on old photos here

The war of wars the worst of in-betweens

She sees the twilight coming through the window of the room

As she drifts away to precious family scenes

Her brothers and her parents are all waiting for her now

But life was good through all those in-betweens

In between the good times came those tougher years

After fires and floods to country green

Mitchell flowing freely in the sweetest outback breeze

Her young days in the times of in-betweens

TIME TO FLY
© Shaza Leigh
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Blessings - Shaza Leigh (2023)

Day by day, year by year

As life rolls on we show no fear

One of the children, just doing my best

Most days it feels like I’ve been blessed

I’ve been blessed

Buckle up it’s time to fly

We were all born to survive

Make these days the best days of your life

Buckle up it’s time to fly

Leave all your cares behind

Make time to rest your weary mind

It’s time to fly

Day by day, year by year

I tend to wonder what we’re doing here

So I give a smile, share my love at best

Make those around me feel they’re blessed

They’re so blessed

Buckle up it’s time to fly

We were all born to survive

Make these days the best days of your life

Buckle up it’s time to fly

Leave all your cares behind

Make time to rest your weary mind

It’s time to fly

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
© Shaza Leigh
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Just For You - Shaza Leigh (2000)


It's time to say goodbye

Neither of them understand the reason why

But it's too far gone to recall

Pride just won't let them forget it all

As kids we saw the love they shared

Hoping that someday we'd find love like theirs

We drew our strength from that somehow

It's hard to accept that it's all over now

And what do you say when your folks tell you that they're through

And all you believed in dies with that love too

Nothing can ease the pain that tears you from inside

When they decide it's time to say goodbye

Neither one said a word

I racked my memory for some sign the day I heard

Thought I had it all now I'm not so sure

All that I depended on is not there anymore

And what do you say when your folks tell you that they're through

And all you believed in dies with that love too

Nothing can ease the pain that tears you from inside

When they decide it's time to say goodbye

Nothing can ease the pain that tears you from inside

When they decide it's time to say goodbye

Time to say goodbye

TJILPI
© Shaza Leigh & Brian Young
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh & Brian Young
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Brian Young
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Tjilpi - Brian Young (1989)


I've travelled this great country length and breadth for many years

Privileged to be one of just a few

Excepted by the people and welcomed by their cheers

I know the feeling but cannot relate to you

And that's why they call my Tjilpi they know me you see

They know that I understand

It's easy to tell they respect me as well

That's why they call me Tjilpi Old Man

Simply games that children play remind me of my youth

Progress hasn't taken that away

Their childhood dreams still remain but it's sad to know the truth

It's just a matter of time so they say

And that's why they call my Tjilpi they know me you see

They know that I understand

It's easy to tell they respect me as well

That's why they call me Tjilpi Old Man

Sadly I'll be ridiculed by the ignorance of some

But there are those who cannot cope with change

But I'll be proven right by generations to come

That's why I'm proud to be honoured by the name

And that's why they call my Tjilpi they know me you see

They know that I understand

It's easy to tell they respect me as well

That's why they call me Tjilpi Old Man

And that's why they call my Tjilpi they know me you see

They know that I understand

It's easy to tell they respect me as well

That's why they call me Tjilpi Old Man

And that's why they call me Tjilpi Old Man

TO LIVE IN LOVE AND LIGHT
© Shaza Leigh
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Blessings - Shaza Leigh (2023)


As a child we read the bible to understand Gods word

And listened to the scriptures varied messages we heard

And every world religion I’ve studied fascinated

In awe of this realm one God at the helm of all that’s created

And I’ve been an eager pupil of renowned Masters

Have pondered all their teachings of here and ever after

And that common thread I’ve found the true message from above

We must strip away all fear trusting God is near to feel that pure love

To live in love and light may seem out of reach

To live in love and light the great Masters all teach

And every living soul here upon this earth

To live in love and light

Give it all your might

And truly know your worth

And I’ve always talked to God since I was a child

Living with that guidance back when I was young and wild

And I’m proud of where I stand here on earth today

One of God’s children a rebel with good reason living life my way

To live in love and light may seem out of reach

To live in love and light the great Masters all teach

And every living soul here upon this earth

To live in love and light

Give it all your might

And truly know your worth

TOO CLOSE TO HOME
© Shaza Leigh
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Reflections On Love - Shaza Leigh (1992)


Sitting in a corner sipping on a beer

Watching him watching me tossing glances over here

Hell he sure is handsome I know that he is free

But Darling it just wouldn't work you going home with me

‘Cause a lot of people know me and the one I've got at home

So it might be best if you forget and go on home alone

I know that you could love me and I'm sure that I could care

But I'm too close to home to be that far away from here

So go on now before I change my mind and make you stay

Let's forget what's on our minds and the price that we would pay

I know it isn't easy I know it isn't fair

But I'm too close to home to be that far away from her

Cause a lot of people know me and the one I've got at home

So it might be best if you forget and go on home alone

I know that you could love me and I'm sure that I could care

But I'm too close to home to be that far away from here

TOO MUCH OF A LADY
© Shaza Leigh
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Shaza Leigh - Shaza Leigh (1998)


This evening when your eyes met mine across the crowded floor

Those tingles up and down my spine had me wanting more

I was feeling lonesome and you looked lonely too

The beating of my heart told me that I needed you

But I'm too much of a lady to let my feelings show

Too much of a coward to come and let you know

Too much of a gambler not to have an ace to play

Too much of a woman to let you get away

Then you smiled touched my hand and asked me for a dance

My trembling body told me I'm ready for romance

Mostly I'm not reckless and I do know right from wrong

But my broken hearts now telling me I've been alone too long

But I'm too much of a lady to let my feelings show

Too much of a coward to come and let you know

Too much of a gambler not to have an ace to play

Too much of a woman to let you get away

I've known my share of cheating men of jealousy and lies

But there was no mistaking the goodness in your eyes

Though my head is warning me don't risk everything

I'm just a look a smile a touch my heart cries let him in

But I'm too much of a lady to let my feelings show

Too much of a coward to come and let you know

Too much of a gambler not to have an ace to play

Too much of a woman to let you get away

But I'm too much of a lady to let my feelings show

Too much of a coward to come and let you know

Too much of a gambler not to have an ace to play

Too much of a woman to let you get away

TRACES OF DOUBT
© Shaza Leigh
   

Lyrics Written by: Shaza Leigh
Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Shaza Leigh
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Where Our Heart Lives - Shaza Leigh (2019)

Hey to really see me close your eyes

Simply visualise

What I’m doing now

Open up your heart to clear your mind

Trust me we will find

The truest love somehow

Feel me run my fingers through your hair

It’s as if I’m there

Though I’m miles away

Hold my body softly on your skin

Somewhere deep within

You’ll know I’m there to stay

But we’ve seen traces of doubt

Spin us ‘round inside out

‘Til we both are consumed by foolish pride

No matter which way we turn

We’re both destined to get burned

‘Til those traces of doubt are cast aside

I can see our bodies all entwined

Sends tingles down my spine

Just knowing your sweet love

And no distance ever comes between

Or beauty I have seen

It’s you I’m thinking of

But we’ve seen traces of doubt

Spin us ‘round inside out

‘Til we both are consumed by foolish pride

No matter which way we turn

We’re both destined to get burned

‘Til those traces of doubt are cast aside

TROPICAL DAYDREAM
© Shaza Leigh

Melody Composed by: Shaza Leigh
First Recorded by: Peggy Gilchrist
Released by: LBS Music Group
Album: Queen Of The Country Piano Vol 2 - Peggy Gilchrist