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Life's Lessons I'll Never Learn

by Sean McGaughey

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1.
Hello Heartache 02:55
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Hello Heartache Feb 17, 2015 Words and Lyrics © Sean McGaughey G They say lonesome D G waits for no one C C G G disappointment's right round the bend C C G Em Just when you think nobody cares G Hello heartache, D G G You've come back, Again G D G G Well it's time for me to pour another bottle C C G G Drop the needle and listen to Merle C C G Em It won't take too long with a hurtin' song A7 A7 D D7 To forget about that girl G D G G About the time I'm feeling as lonesome C C G G As the whistle on an outgoing train. C C I'll hold back the tears G Em With a couple more beers G Hello heartache, D G C You've come back, Again G Hello heartache D G G Good to see you, Old Friend Bridge C C G G And just as love's leaving, You always return Em7 Em7 G D It's one of life's lessons I'll never learn G D G C For as soon as true love comes to an end G Hello heartache, D G C You've come back, Again G Hello heartache D G G Good to see you , Old Friend
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Story of Two 04:53
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Story of Two © Sean McGaughey May-June 2017 For my parents, Sharon and Raymond McGaughey on their 50th anniversary G Bm C Am G D V1 G A couple of kids, Bm suitcases packed C Am A ladder through a milk door G D A Volkswagon Fastback G Across the state line Bm A judge nobody knew C Am A license, a promise G D A story of two V2 The first years were hard Paychecks were few A boy came along another made two A couple of daughters The family grew Write another chapter in a story of two Chorus C One and one add up Em to much more than two C From love for each other Em A family grew C Am Good outweighed the hard times Bm They somehow scraped through C Am Adds up to a lifetime G D a story of two V3 A house too full for all of the troupe An addition was built It was not a chicken-coop But then we moved on From a town we outgrew To replant and bloom Is the story of two. Chorus Bridge Bm Half a century C Three generations Bm A dozen houses C D Too many cars to mention Bm Some days were long C But some years they flew Am Am/G Turned into more G D Than a story of two V4 The kids walked in gowns in provinces three Then scattered each way Across the country Grandbabes arrived The cycle renewed Blood is thicker than highways In this story of two. Chorus Tag A couple of kids, suitcases packed A ladder through a milk door A Volkswagon Fastback
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Must Be the Rain 03:39
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Must Be the Rain (c) Sean McGaughey July 16, 2017 slow Minor Blues (ish) in Bm INTRO 6/8|| D | Dsus | D | D | Verses {Bm | Bm | D | D |} x3 |E7 | E7 | G7 | G7 | | D | Dsus | D | D || (Repeat as needed) Clouds on the Horizon, Storm's rolling in. It creeps into me, I withdraw within That's when I remember, the cause of my pain I will never be with you (again), Must be the Rain Days when the sun shines, I'm carrying on I hardly notice the radio playing your favorite song. I swear I can hear you, hum the refrain But you're not here (anymore), must be the rain. Must be the Rain, it echoes my tears They've dried on the outside, but I'll keep them for years Just when I was through crying, It's Happening again Thought I was over losing you, Must be the rain (x3)
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Magic 03:07
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Magic (c) Sean McGaughey July 18, 2015 A X2 F#m x2 Dx2 E x2 V1 A X2 It's just six wires, gears and lumber F#m x2 Carefully crafted to resonate D x2 Some people open easily E x2 For others it's hard to relate A X2 But there's something 'bout a song F#m x2 that can touch the hardest heart D x2 Bring people together E x2 Even continents apart Chorus D E A In the hands of an artist it's magic D E A It can take you places you have never been D E Let you walk in a strangers shoes A F#m till their no longer foreign D E A Bridge the gulf between the earth and your dreams A X2 F#m x2 Dx2 E x2 V2 A X2 Its just words on a blank page F#m x2 Names and places you can't recognize D x2 As imaginary people struggle E x2 You find that you can empathize. A X2 With their struggles and their dreams F#m x2 That were once so remote D x2 The greatest stories help us see E x2 A world filled with hope Chorus V3 A X2 It's just blobs on a canvas F#m x2 Lines and colors scattered everywhere D x2 But step across the room E x2 and you'll see a whole village there A X2 It's the work of an artist F#m x2 to make the hardest things with ease D x2 To convey the simplest feelings E x2 Takes years of expertise Chorus
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Sleepwalkin' 04:26
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Sleepwalking Words and music © Feb 24, 2016 Sean McGaughey and Joe Fahey-- revised Sept 16-16 G - Gsus X2, She’s the kind that draws you in with just a wink. G - Gsus X2, Leaves boys wondering if to leap or think CX4 G With skin smooth and cold as the ice on the lake. Cx4 D D7 Knows exactly how much and who she can take. G - Gsus X2, she’s prone to hijinx and shenanigans G - Gsus X2, Rides the car pool lane with her mannequins CX4 G got her tuition back from all her courses Cx4 D D7 then went to the track and lost it on the horses Chorus: C D G Eyes wide open, sleepwalking C D Neither coming nor goin’ G Dm Praying for a soulmate C D To leave her alone G - Gsus X2, He’s got a heart of gold and not much else G - Gsus X2, Can never quite love someone as much as himself CX4 G Still thinks every girl thinks that he’s Mr. Right Cx4 D D7 Wishing for one to call him Mr. tonight. G - Gsus X2, waiting for the phone to ring but it’s after nine G - Gsus X2, he kills some time with some fruit of the vine CX4 G Maybe he’s out of minutes , it’s happened before Cx4 D D7 wish she’d just text him or break down the door Chorus : C D G Eyes wide open, sleepwalking C D Neither coming nor goin’ G Dm Praying for a soulmate C D To leave him alone Bridge Em Bm Once upon a time , only yesterday (just today?) Em Bm In your neighbourhood , far far away Em Bm On an Odyssey , lonely hearts might meet tonight C D D7 Or are they just drips passing in the night G - Gsus X2, it’s hard to be alone, waiting for that phone G - Gsus X2, to ring or to vibrate in your pocket CX4 G maybe I should be the one to call so I’m not alone Cx4 D D7 True love or not, who’s gonna knock it? Chorus: (both sing) C D G Eyes wide open, sleepwalking C D Neither coming nor goin’ G Dm Praying for a soulmate C D To leave them alone C D G Eyes wide open, sleepwalking
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Superheroes 02:16
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Superheroes Words and music: Feb 2, 2016 © Sean McGaughey C F In the comic books whenever somebody's in trouble, C D They light a secret signal and help comes on the double, C F When an evil mastermind has plans to steal all the dineros C G C You know they'll be thwarted by a superhero? Chorus F C Some have superstrength, Others can fly D7 G G Some change into animals, some can read your mind C F But I have a burning question, I've searched far and wide. C G C Why do Superheroes wear their gonchies on the Outside? Superman has a cape, Flash is really fast Spidey wears pajamas, Hulk's rags barley cover his-- torso. Iron Man has the best toys, Batman has a mask And at costume parties Aquaman is always picked last. Bridge Am Em The female superheroes have it worse than the guys Am Em G Stuffed into a costume that is far too small a size C F Another thing I've often wondered, I think it's really dumb C G C Why do superlady's costumes always show her boobs and bum?
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Hello Heartache- Lonesome Mountain Remix 03:00
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Hello Heartache Feb 17, 2015 Words and Lyrics © Sean McGaughey G They say lonesome D G waits for no one C C G G disappointment's right round the bend C C G Em Just when you think nobody cares G Hello heartache, D G G You've come back, Again G D G G Well it's time for me to pour another bottle C C G G Drop the needle and listen to Merle C C G Em It won't take too long with a hurtin' song A7 A7 D D7 To forget about that girl G D G G About the time I'm feeling as lonesome C C G G As the whistle on an outgoing train. C C I'll hold back the tears G Em With a couple more beers G Hello heartache, D G C You've come back, Again G Hello heartache D G G Good to see you, Old Friend C C G G And just as love's leaving, You always return Em7 Em7 G D It's one of life's lessons I'll never learn G D G C For as soon as true love comes to an end G Hello heartache, D G C You've come back, Again G Hello heartache D G G Good to see you , Old Friend

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About 2 years ago, I told my family that I wanted an album release party for my 50th birthday. That meant producing an album. I shortlisted my songs from 88 down to 14, then life intervened and the album has 6 of my original songs on it. Enjoy.

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released November 16, 2017

There's no such thing as Do it Yourself.

I'm very much a DIY guy. I enjoy every part of the creative process, songwriting, performance, production, design, writing, and a partridge in a pear tree. But no matter how much I do myself, any kind of art is by nature a collaborative process.

Sean McGaughey: Guitars, vocals, bass, ukuleles, keyboards, midi programming
Nick Howell: Co-Pilot: production, engineering, drums, guitars, music lessons, sounding board
Jessica McGaughey: Keyboards on Magic
Barbara Rowlandson: Vocals on Sleepwalkin'
Harry Sliter.: Mandolin and vocals on Hello Heartache
Blaise Alleyne (blaise.ca): Violin on Sleepwalkin' and Hello Heartache
Joe Fahey: www.joefaheymusic.com
Nancy, Sebastian, Sarah and Aurora McGaughey: The reasons I make music.

For additional music and information, check out my homepages:

www.sean.mcgaughey.ca ductapeguy.net

Download more of my music at:

seanmcgaughey.bandcamp.com

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Sean McGaughey Ontario

I am a folk singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and children's entertainer in Simcoe County Ontario. By day, I am a mild-mannered Elementary School teacher-librarian.

Since 2013, I have been participating the the February Album Writing Month Challenge at fawm.org to write 14 songs in February.

This year I challenged myself to up my musicianship and production values. This is the result. ... more

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