An eclectic collection of guitar-driven styles ranging from acoustic folk, to blues, to some rock.
The songs featured on this site are original compositions that I have recorded on Garage Band, exclusively. So the band consists of me on guitar and some bass parts, and my modified Apple Loops.
Story behind the song
When life squeezes us, what's on the inside comes flooding out. Wheteher it's fear of the unknown, insecurities? How do we cope? Also, it's about reaching out to those in their time of need, either through just being a friend, or whatever. Being a blessing to others.
Lyrics
Hold On Lyrics & music by jim baxter
Rhythym: 8 beat @ 115 bpm
Sequence: Intro-V1-CH-V2-CH-V3-CH2-BR-Ending
V1: Are there times when you just don’t know what to do?
Seems like you’re caught in some proverbial “Catch 22?”
Damned if you do, and damned if you don’t
No matter which way you turn, seems like you’re gonna get burnt
Things aren’t getting any better, in fact, they might be getting worse
If you didn’t know any better, you’d think you were under some kinda curse
But you’re still, hanging on by the thinnest of threads
These words of hope clearly ring in your head........ (to Chorus)
CH: Hold on, when the going gets tough
Hold on, when life’s battles rage on
Hold on, when you can’t see your way
It’s even hard to pray
And there seems no end in sight, hold on
V2: What do you lean on when your life hits the fan?
Do you pull up the old boot straps and tough it oput the best you can?
Or do you drown your troubles, hope they’ll all go away
Deep down inside you know there’s got to be a better way
Something real to help you deal with the failures of the past
Not some cosmic panacea whose promises don’t last
Don’t give up now, you’re never alone
There’s someone who cares, urging you to.......(to Chorus)
V3: One man’s blessing was another man’s seed
Like a cool cup of water given to a runner in the heat
A kind word spoken, or a gentle embrace
Your gift of love could be that smile on your face
Or a listening ear....someone just might need to talk
Get out for awhile, take a walk around the block
One man’s blessing, was one man’s seed
One man chose to obey, while another received (to CH2)
BR: Paradise lost, then paradise re-gained
Came through a cross and an empty grave
Rest for the weary, burdens released
Hope for the helpless, real purpose and peace
Mankind’s blessing was one man’s seed
One man obeyed now we can rec-e-i-v-e
His gift of love, his gift of eternal love
His faithful, unchanging love
Forgiving, redeeming love ......HOLD ON!!!
