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1. Stars

2. Love, Work and Money

3. It Ain’t Easy

4. Pickin’ Up The Pieces

5. The Answer

6. I’m Always Here For You

 

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JOSH CHARLES EP LYRICS All songs by Josh Charles and Ric Steel Copyright 2008 BMI

STARS

Just me and my grandpa were takin’ a walk
It was just about sunset when he began to talk 
He said “I can already see that in the sky tonight
There’ll be some old friends of mine just shinin’ their light”
I didn’t know what he meant 
I just stood by his side
Watched the sky grow darker and the daylight subside
Just as he predicted they came into view
They were the stars of the night we were looking up to..
Chorus:
Every point of light above us is the soul of a friend
The universe is full of them from beginning to end 
When good people leave this earth I never wonder where they are 
They’re livin’ somewhere in the heavens after they become stars
VERSE 2:
It was at the very moment when one flew across the sky
Like every little boy I just had to ask him why 
He said “sometimes God sends angels to help from afar and those Angels are ridin’ on the back of a star”
CHORUS
They’re living somewhere in the heavens……. After they become stars

LOVE, WORK AND MONEY

How many times have I told myself not to end up back in this situation
The money’s gone and there’s no work in sight
But I’m stayin’ right here I keep on fightin’ the fight
HOOK: 
Love, Work and Money makes the world go round
What brings you up can also bring you down
It’s a never ending circle on this merry go round
Love , Work and Money makes the world go round…
VERSE 2:
When it comes time to pay the bills what am I gonna do?
When my woman wants a diamond ring and I got nothing I can do
The odds are stacked against me, That I can surely see
But you know what it still don’t make no difference to me
HOOK:
Bridge:
You gotta love makin’ work and work at makin’ love
Keep making money and with help from above
HOOK: 

IT AIN’T EASY
VERSE 1:
Tryin’ to keep my heart beating from night until day
Wish I could be sleeping , sleeping my pain away
Find myself pacin’ all over town
Find myself facin’ living and dying without you around
HOOK:
It ain’t easy.. It ain’t easy , Yeah you know it ain’ t easy.. it’s hard for me
VERSE 2:
Thought I saw you out walkin’ 
Out walking in the rain
I thought I heard your voice callin’ It was callin out my name
Feel myself dyin’ one breath at a time
Feel myself cryin’ drowning one tear at a time
HOOK:
Bridge:
I want to know are you feeling the same feeling that I’m feelin
I really want to know are you dreaming the same dream I keep dreamin?
HOOK:
Out:

PICKIN’ UP THE PIECES

Verse 1:
Sometimes you have to expect the unexpected
Sometimes nothin’ goes as planned
Even though I gave you a lifetime guarantee
All that you left me was heartache and misery
HOOK:
Pickin’ up the pieces
Where you left them
Trying to move on with my life
Trying to be a better man
If I pick up the pieces where I find them
Gonna make sense of my life and do the best that I can
VERSE 2:
I’ve been thinking about all the things we had together
I’ve been thinking about what has come and gone
Learning’ what’s it like to be livin’ without you
Livin’ in the house that used to be our home
HOOK:
BRIDGE:
Those of you who’re standing where I’m standing’
Those of you who see what I see
You gotta keep on keepin’ on trying to stay strong
Not gonna let’em get the best of me
HOOK:
Pickin up pickin up pickin up the pieces

 

THE ANSWER by Josh Charles

 

 Keep on searchin’ for the answer

Don’t always know which way to turn

Been takin ‘on the endless journey

End up back where it all began

Trying to make the pieces of the puzzle fit

A quitter may win but a winner never quits

No matter how hard it seems

You gotta keep on fighting for what you believe

HOOK:

 The whole wide world keeps you guessing

Some answers may never be found

This game of life that we all play goes on for another day

VERSE 2:

So keep trying to find the answer

As the day turns into night

And the signs are getting clearer

You can almost see the light

HOOK:

BRIDGE:

Along the way you may struggle

Gotta find the strength to carry on

Just reach out in times of trouble and you will find the answer to this song

 

 

I’M ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU

 

Sometimes you have to believe when no one else believes

Sometimes you have to go on when there’s no where to go

And when the day is long and everything has gone wrong

Just remember that I’m always here for you.

Sometimes you carry on when all your hopes are gone

Sometimes you have to fight when you know you’re gonna lose

I know it’s hard to see but I can guarantee that I’m always here for you.

BRIDGE:

Now I know you feel so all alone

And the shadow is all that you see but no matter where

My spirit ‘s there right beside you faithfully

VERSE 3:

 You may think you’ll never see the dawn

That there’s no way to carry on

And there’s no where, no way, no one who feels like you do

Just keep remembering every time you fear anything that

I’m always here , I’m always here , I’m always here for you.

 

All songs by Josh Charles and Ric Steel except “The Answer” by Josh Charles . Copyright 2008 BMI

Musicians:

Josh Charles: Lead Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Arranger, Producer

Steve Jabas: Acoustic , Slide , Electric Guitars, Arranger, Producer

Bernard Davis: Drums, Backing Vocals

John Roggie: Keyboards, Organ

Artie Reynolds: Bass

Kimberly Davis, Karen Bernod, Vivian Sessoms, Gloria Ryann, Renee Ternier : Backing vocals

Roger Byam: Alto Sax

Russ Johnson: Trumpet

Vincent Henry: Tenor and Bari Sax

John Fohl: Guitars

Herman Ernest III: Drums

Donald Ramsey: Bass

Mike Ciro: Guitar

Smiley Roberts: Steel Guitar

Jorge “Georgie” Vazquez: Congas

Produced by Josh Charles and Steve Jabas

Mixed by Ken Lewis

Executive Producer: GG

Mastered by Andy Krehm at Silverbirch Productions

Recorded at Piety Street in New Orleans, LA, Bennett Studios in Englewood, NJ and The Pod Audio NYC

Special Thanks: Everyone in my family, Steve ( there was no way I could have ever done this without your endless dedication, hard work and all nighters ), Gaby for seeing and believing in me (making it happen!) , Ric Steel for helping create words that resonate in the heart and soul, the incredible musicians who made up this album and my touring band, Mac “Dr. John” for being a great mentor , friend and teacher. Alan and Deb at CEC, Jeff Schwartz, Ken Anderson, Andrew Walker for being there , Marta Michaud, Marie, Ira, Russ, Diana Smith, Gregg Rubin, Tom at artistsilove.com, Tim, Tracey Freeman, the people of New Orleans, Grandma Ruth for your strength and determination in helping me along the way, Mike and Erin for rescuing me in Houston after Hurricane Katrina, Malcolm at Equinox, Dae Bennett for your patience, Dave Kowalski, Eli Lishinsky for your great ears, Ken Lewis for your amazing mixes, Jacob Blickenstaff, Yosef, Brenda Mikel, Dylan for the drums and your great friendship, and anyone else who has been there for this journey. Thank you all, Josh