Written by John Jackson
Whatever happened to the good songs?
The ones we’d play all night
Whatever happened to the good songs?
With harmonies so tight
I’ve searched up and down on the radio dial
But I can’t find a tune that I would call worthwhile
Please tell me where to find the good songs
And I’ll feel alright
It’s been so quiet since she left for good
She said she’d done everything that she could
I took for granted that she’d always be there
Never stopped to think that I’d been unfair
I worked all day and I hung out all night
Went out of mind ‘cause I was out of her sight
She said she didn’t want to live that way
I had no words to convince her to stay
I need some help to make these blues go away
Whatever happened to the good songs?
With words we knew by heart
Whatever happened to the good songs?
We’d memorize each part
I’ve sampled the tracks at the online store
But from top selling acts, I was expecting more
Please tell me how to find the good songs
And where to start
I don’t want to play a game or video
And I don’t want just a ringtone
Music and lyrics that know how to move me
I want them on my phone, so I can
Take my mind off of all I have lost
I might have changed things if I’d known the cost
But I can’t blame her for taking that stance
I realize that I had my last chance
I need some help to find a new romance
Whatever happened to the good songs?
With timeless melodies
Whatever happened to the good songs?
We’d cover with guitar or keys
I’m longing for sounds that are fresh and vital
Nothing like the crap that’s on “American Idol”
Oh tell me where to find the good songs
Help me, please
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