Songcycle

“Ballad of Botany Bay”   My father a hard working sailor he was the seven seas he´d travelled across Once an Armada got in his way he came out as the only survivor that day Shipwrecked on an little island but then He got resuced by some English men But on their ship they took him away To a far away prison in Botany bay In botany bay he went on shore they threw  him behind the  prison door Starving and tired,  never did he complain About the hard labour, torture and pain I heard he escaped on a self-built boat “Give me freedom or death” he left as a note But they caught up on him and forced him to stay at this far away prison in Botany bay   He was sent to Norfolk island one day Locked up with murderers, could not get away He heard  the savage  shouting for war While they were crossing the nearest shore He cried out his sorrow “What have I done?” “How could I have left my beloved one(s) And prayed to God to bring him away From this far away prison in Botany ba

Hide & Seek   Girl tonight in this light you look like an angel to have you sculpted by the wind would take a million years   Would you like to dance tight I smell your perfume If we come close like face to face I´ll whisper through your tears   Chorus: You are the drum that makes my heart beat with passion You are the strings in every music session You are the words when I forget how to speak Since we played hide & seek You are the hands to pick the right chords for me In every Song the sweetest melody You show me ways when my writing gets weak Since we played hide & seek   Verse Love´s to share Not to declare Just lie down beside me Give me a chance, to watch you sleep Until the break of dawn   Growing old Stories told Our hearts are still beating Together we play hide & Seek Until all days are done Chorus (repeat) Bridge So If we turn 100, playing games hurts from our head to our toes Just make sure you´ll be, t

As the people pass (Galway) One May afternoon 5 I took a stroll through Galway 7 Was Feeling so lonely 6 So I sit for a while 6 I saw people passing 6 And noone seems to care; 6 I wondered who would pause for a while 9 Who would sit down right here? 6 First of all this old 5 beggar lady passed my way 7 She looked at me and smiled 6 She decided to stay 6 All her clothes were in rags 6 Her voice was low and sweet 6 She told me about Jesus and said 9 Some coins is all she´d need Chorus: And as I sat there I wasn’t lonely, anymore, Because I could see some poorer souls, As the people pass I wasn´t lonely anymore With the poorer souls. Verse 2 There was a young boy, 5 And he sat down next to me, 7 Took hold of my guitar, 6 Start to play so gentely 6 I watch the young boy play 6 And Tears came through my eyes; 6 I remembered when I was that young, 9 Memories came in my mind 6 Around the corner, a busking girl start

Part II - " California " Intro: Rock, Rock me Baby Verse 1 I woke up next morning in Big Sur The sun burned into my face My Baby said there are guys on the road They´re challenging us for a race And after that we could head for Hollywood, Where we could look for the ultimate star It´s where all dreams come true and all you have to do Is drive in a big fancy car Refrain She said “Baby this is California I need the sun and the wind in my hair I wonna lie around with the Hollywood sound And spend my time without any care Verse 2 But I wanted to stay in Big Sur My Baby said “I don´t know what ya mean” I want to hike in the hills enjoy the idyllic scene And find the Homestead of Alan Jardine I´d love to make my way to Monterrey Where the coast is convered with pines Then at Sand City I´d love to make a turn To follow old Road 69 Refrain Because Baby this is California Where live is easy and the people are free Visit Country Joe when he

"Rock me Baby" 2009 by Martin Gotz V1 Driving down the coast road At Sunset Boulevard I was waiting for my Baby In her brand new fancy car She was driving her way down to San Fran-cis-co Her Sun roof was open The wind blew through her hair And so I said to my Baby “We could go anywhere, To Santa Cruz, Haggyns, Del Mar Or down to Brisco!” Baby said, “Let´s see the palm trees swaying in the wind At South Bay by the sea! Will you find a shell for me?” Then my baby smiled And turned on the Radio (CH) Rock me Baby and my love will grow I know your Mama used to say “Take it slow” But now, Rock me Baby and my love will grow V2 Next day we drove north In my old rusty van. At the Big Sur coast road We joined a Caravan Had my baby next to me In her old blue Jeans Well, she was dancin’ in the warmth of summer sun And she said, “You and I; We can have some fun!” As she gave me a wink, “Baby ya know what I mean!” Well after

"Rock´n´Roll Angels" written by Martin Götz, 2010 Rock and Roll Angels The California Five and The Faboules Four Brought me back into the record store Where I spent night and day … From Abbey Road to L.A. But somehow Brothers you let me down Without a king left to wear thie crown I know the whole world cried The day the music died But the dreams you´ve built Will stay alive Rock and Roll Angels Rock was all that we got Rock and Roll Angels You made me roll, I wanna rock Rock and Roll Angels You touched me deep in my soul So I keep listening, to Rock´n´Roll Some moments are lost but some I recall When I think about you all Buddy paved the way With that will be the day Del gave Runaway to me The pretty woman set me free Johnny rose up so fast Now you are lost in the past But the dreams we´ve built Will stay alive Rock and Roll Angels Rock was all that we got Rock and Roll Angels You