The Good Songs

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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