bryan duncan-the light years

Have yourself committed
Each and every day
I said, Get yourself acquitted
For the crime you've yet to pay
'Cause the Judge has found you guilty
And you're sure to do the time
So have yourself committed now
Or be dyin' for the crime, oh yeah, yeah, yeah, boom be doo be doo

We'll have fun, we'll have a real good time
You just wait and see
You and me for all eternity
If you just turn your life over to me

So I said, Have yourself committed
Each and every day
Get yourself acquitted
For the crime you've yet to pay
'Cause the Judge has found you guilty
And you're sure to do the time
So have yourself committed now
Or be dyin' for the crime

Don't you want a guarantee that everything is gonna be alright?
Well, don't let any lawyer fool ya, it's gonna be any uphill fight
Still, the Judge has made a way for you to get off clean, scot free, yeah
And all you have to do is have yourself committed,
Trust in, cling to and rely on me

We'll have fun, we'll have a real good time
You just wait and see
You and me for all eternity
If you just turn your life over to me, yeah, ooh, yeah

(Have yourself committed
Don't you know you gotta have yourself committed)
That's what they said... Ha ha ha!
(Have yourself committed)
I don't believe it! Whoa!
(Don't you know you gotta have yourself committed)
Oh, have yourself committed now, oh

Darkness is Falling
by Bryan Duncan

Whoo!

Walkin' in the valley, the shadow of death
Overcoming evil with good
Hangin' all the time on a fine line
But I'm doin' all the things I should
I've gotta fight on if I'm gonna make it
Try to keep the victory in sight
The Devil's out to get me, I'm shakin' in my shoes
When I'm losing the spiritual fight

I cry, "Darkness is falling,
Darkness is falling,
Darkness is falling!"

Tell me what you want me to do

I send up a flare in the form of a prayer
"Jesus, won't you hurry!"
He appears on the fog with the angels of God
And tells me not worry
"It was seen as a loss when I died on the cross,
Just another execution.
But I'm back from the dead, captivity is being led
Let there be no mortal confusion."

He cries, "Darkness is falling,
Darkness is falling,
Darkness is falling through!"

The powers of Hell will not prevail
The Light of the world will cause its falling
There's nothing to fear, death has no sting
The armies of God will make freedom ring!

(Darkness is falling)
The powers of Hell will not prevail
(Darkness is falling)
The Light of the world will cause its falling
(Darkness is falling)
There's nothing to fear, death has no sting
(Darkness is falling)
The armies of God will make freedom ring

Darkness is falling,
Darkness is falling,
Darkness is falling through!

Tell me what you want me to do
(Gotta fight on if you're gonna make it)
I said, darkness is falling
(Tell me what you want me to do)
Darkness is falling
Darkness is falling
(Gotta fight on if you're gonna make it)
Darkness is falling
(Tell me what you want me to do)
I cry, darkness is falling through
Darkness is falling through
(Gotta fight on if you're gonna make it)
Darkness is falling
T-t-tell me what you want me to do
(Gotta fight on if you're gonna make it)
T-t-tell me what you want me to do
(Gotta fight on if you're gonna make it)

Maybe This Time
by Bryan Duncan and Ben Mendoza

You cared enough to believe the best about me
When broken wings had forced me to the ground
You gave a strength that I know is more than human
To get me on my feet and turned around, yeah

Maybe this time, maybe this time
I will cling to your love
Maybe this time is the last time
On this merry-go-round

I never thought it could get so cold around me
I try to climb these mountains by myself
Until the safety lines are cut and tangled
Oh, how I fall so quickly to the shelf, yeah

Maybe this time, maybe this time
I will cling to your love
Maybe this time is the last time
On this merry-go-round
Maybe this time, maybe this time
I will cling to your love
Maybe this time is the last time
On this merry-go-round
On this merry-go-round!

(I don't wanna take)
A step without you
I don't wanna take another step alone, no
(I don't wanna take another step)
I don't wanna take another step alone
I don't wanna take a step without you
I don't wanna take another step alone, no
(I don't wanna take another step)
I don't wanna take another step alone

(Maybe this time!)

A Child's Love
by Bryan Duncan

I see the pages fall from the calendar
Like the leaves falling from the trees
Feel a chill in the fear of the future
As I weather this autumn breeze

I watch my red-haired inspiration
Playing games out on the lawn
Such an innocent joy of living
He's his father's only son

Don't let me live without a child's love
Like the love in this child of mine
Teach me, dear Lord, to have a love for you
A child's love

I let the changes in my season
Steal the passion from my heart
Like the roses fade in the winter
All the petals fall apart

Until a young voice gives my withered soul
A rejuvenating smile
And those small hands clasped around me
Erase the hardship for awhile

Don't let me live without a child's love
Like the love in this child of mine
Teach me again about a child's love
And sharing the best of my time,
Oh, and don't let me live without a child's love
Like the love in this child of mine
Teach me, dear Lord, to have a love for you
A child's love

Come to Find Out
by Bryan Duncan

Come into my life, oh Lord, forever
I need you to wash away my sin
Need you to love me and forgive me
For all I've done

'Cause I let my own pursuit of pleasure
Distinguish the evil from the good
Leaving me unfulfilled and restless
And craving more, and craving more

But I've come to find out
You're everything I needed
Oh, I found you'd always love me
Come to find out
You are the one to satisfy my longing

I never dreamed to be forgiven
Could bring so much joy into my life
I find that I need you more than ever
Now more than ever

I've come to find out
You're everything I needed
Oh, I found you'd always love me
Come to find out
You are the one to satisfy my longing

I've come to find out
You're everything I needed
Oh, I found you'd always love me
Come to find out
You are the one that I needed, ooh!

And I've come to find out
You're everything I needed
Oh, I found you'd always love me
Come to find out
You're everything I needed
Oh, I found you'd always love me
Come to find out
Come to find out, out

Oh! All I ever needed was Jesus
(All I ever needed
I've come to find out for sure
You are everything I needed, oh)
I found you'd always love me
(Rock!)
Come to find out
(Find out!
You are everything I needed
Come to find out for sure
You are everything I needed)
Won't you love me, love me, oh!
Come to find out, oh, yeah aahay!
Hope to come to find out, hey, hey
(You are everything I needed, come to find out for sure)
I find you're always gonna love me, yeah
(You are everything I needed, oh
Need to come to find out)
Hope to come to find out
How to say, won't you help me feel it, oh!

Livin' on the Bright Side
by Bryan Duncan

My time's been comin'
You know I've been in love with the dark
I kept lovin' till it hurt so bad
I had to right what was left of my heart
Now I get so excited, the future didn't come too soon
There's a wrong and a right of things
Just like the dark and the light of the moon

And it's a pretty good situation
(Livin' on the bright side)
Ooh! It's a pretty good situation
(Livin' on the bright side)

[scat singing]

Well, it's not so complicated
Once you're walkin' in the light
'Cause there's the good side and there's the bad side
And you decide what is right
But with God there's no doubt about it
He wants you either hot or cold
And I'm plannin' to make or break it
So now I'm breakin' out of the mold

And it's a pretty good situation
(Livin' on the bright side)
Livin' on the bright side
A pretty good situation,
(Livin' on the bright side)
Ooh, yeah, we're really gonna turn the tables
(Livin' on the bright side)
I said, we're really gonna turn the tables
(Livin' on the bright side)

Feelin' fine in the sunshine
Makin' me want to stay
No longer stuck in the middle, baby
Fillin' my mind with grey

My heart's on fire
My heart's on fire
My heart's on fire
And that's the way it's gonna stay, yeah!

(Livin' on the bright side)
[scat singing]
(Livin' on the bright side)
Ooh, yeah!
(Livin' on the bright side)
Livin' on the bright side, no!
(Livin' on the bright side)
Oh yeah, sing it all together
Alright!
Ooh, it's so nice!
[scat singing]

And it's a pretty good situation
(Livin' on the bright side)
Livin' on the bright side
It's a pretty good situation,
(Livin' on the bright side)
I said [scat singing]

Well it's a pretty good situation
(Livin' on the bright side)
Well it's a pretty good situation
(Livin' on the bright side)
Oh and we're really gonna turn the tables
(Livin' on the bright side)
Yeah we're really gonna turn the tables, oh
(Livin' on the bright side)

Ooh, and it's a pretty good
It's a pretty good
Pretty good
It's a pretty good situation
And it's a pretty good
It's a pretty good
It's a pretty good
It's a pretty good situation

Sweep Me Away
by Bryan Duncan

Sweep me away
To an all new horizon on a brighter day
Sweep me away
From the dungeons of evil where the captives lay

Carrying on but waiting
Always ready, willing, I watch the sky
I'm in hope of seeing your face returning
I could never live here without you
I'm just waiting for the day you sweep me away

Like a sail in the ocean, on a windy day
(Sweep me away)
In the sparkle of sunlight on a distant bay

My ties here are temporary
I know that we're all running out of time
But I'm not gonna cry out to the rocks to hide me
Patiently I'm waiting here for you
Until there's nothing left to do but sweep me away

(Sweep me away!)

Coming back for me
I don't know when
But you'll have my allegience until then
Promises are true
They've always been
And I will live or die to honor you, yeah

(Sweep me away)
To an all new horizon
(Sweep me away)
From the dungeons of evil
(Sweep me away)
Like a sail in a the ocean
(Sweep me away)
In a sparkle of sunlight
Sweep me away!

Talk to Me Gently
by Bryan Duncan

Father, I'm a wayward son
Caught between the right and the wrong
Nursing a heartache
Seeing everything but the writing on the wall

So I'm down on my knees in prayer
Crying out 'cause the truth isn't clear
In all this confusion
I'm crying for your love and the healing words you share

Talk to me gently again
You can see that I need you
Talk to me gently again
Don't leave me like this

Far from your guiding hand
Missing everything you had planned
All for no reason
You're the only one with an understanding word

Talk to me gently again
I'm longing to hear you
Talk to me gently again
I'm waiting right here
Give me reassurance
Talk to me gently again

So many lies found concealed in the smiling faces I can't fight
There's no more laughter, there's no more sleep because I'm up all night
I feel abandoned, I feel so betrayed, my trust is gone
My faith is shaking, where are the friends that I counted on?
I'm counting on you

Talk to me gently again
You can see that I'm lonely
Talk to me gently again
Don't leave me like this
Give me reassurance
Talk to me gently again

Talk to me gently
Talk to me gently
Talk to me gently again!

Last Graduation
by Bryan Duncan

You've been invited to remember the alumni
You check the calendar, electing to go
Let's buy a tie just to honor this reunion
I'll show the side of me I want them to know
When they say,

"Where have you been since the last graduation?
How have you changed the world you are in?
Is life a party or a sad revelation?
What do you do with the time of your life?"

You find it hard to aviod interrogation
You clear your throat to tell them a lie
Why should I deal with this corss-examination?
What does it matter what I do till I die?
Still it haunts you...

"Where have you been since the last graduation?
How have you changed the world you are in?
Is life a party or a sad revelation?
What do you do with the time in your life?"

What have you done with your life?

They voted you "most likely to succeed in"
You were headed straight to the top
Where did the time go, what were the reasons?
When does this questioning stop?

What have you done with your life?
What have you done with your life?

Now you're invited to a final invocation
There'll be a time you're elected to go
You won't be able to cancel this appointment
You aren't at liberty to say yes or no
And you'll hear,

"Welcome tonight to the last graduation
How have you changed the world you were in?
My only Son is the hope of your salvation
What did you do with Him
In your life?"

And you'll hear,
"Welcome tonight to the last graduation
How have you changed the world you were in?
My only Son is the hope of your salvation
What did you do with Him
In your life?"

What have you done with your life?
Welcome tonight
To the last graduation
Welcome tonight
The last graduation
Welcome tonight
(The last)
The last graduation
To the last graduation
(The last)

©©1985 Lexicon Music, Inc
Bryansong Music (ASCAP)
Used by permission. All right reserved.

Only Wanna Do What's Right
by Bryan Duncan

Evil on the left side finds you in the middle.
Everybody's waitin', what you gonna do?
Are you gonna fight it a lot or just a little?
A minute is the difference and it's up to you.

Well, I only wanna do what's right,
I only wanna do what's right for you,
I only wanna do what's right,
For you I only wanna do-do-do-do-do what's right.

Never gonna get a sweeter invitation.
Are you gonna stay or will you run away?
Everybody knows you by your conversation.
They've given you the floor, what you gonna say?

Well, I only wanna do what's right,
I only wanna do what's right for you,
I only wanna do what's right,
For you I only wanna do-do-do-do-do what's right!

Now, good and bad just seem to get so cloudy
When the Devil whispers in your ear.
But you can be forgiven if ya wanna,
But I gotta make one thing clear: do what's right!

I only wanna do what's right, hah!
I only wanna do what's right for you,
I only wanna do what's right,
For you I only wanna do-do-do-do-do what's right!
Wanna do what's right

I only wanna do what's right,
I only wanna do what's right for you,
I only wanna do what's right,
For you I only wanna do-do-do-do-do what's right!
Wanna do what's right

I only wanna so what, do what's right,
I only wanna do what's right

(repeat 2000 times)

My Little World
by Bryan Duncan, Paul Fox, Frannie Golde, Peter Rafelson

A vision in the vanity is how I stand my ground.
Encircled by insanity as the earth goes 'round.
I struggle with the spiritual and the physical, too.
There's no way I can make it 'til I turn to You.

The universe is filled with all my troubles,
They're as many as the stars at night.

But my little world revolves around You.
For me, You're the start and the finish
And a hope for a future that's bright.

The trendy and the trivial are stealin' all my time;
Invasion of the visual on a sensual mind.
There's no where to run, makes you wanna hide.
But You're my ticket to paradise.

The universe is filled with all my troubles
They're as many as the stars at night.

But my little world revolves around You.
For me, You're the start and the finish
And a hope for a future that's bright.
My little world resolves around You
I know You're the start and the finish
And the fact and the answer that's right!

My little world!
My, my, my little world!

The universe is filled with all my troubles
They're as many as the stars at night.

My little world resvolves around you
My, my, my
My little world resolves around you
My little world
My little world, world, world!
My little world!

©1986 Fanatic Music/Lexicon Music (ASCAP)
Rafelson Music (ASCAP)
Frannie Golde/Rightsong Music (BMI)
Del Vorro/Suma Booma Music (ASCAP)
Used by permission. All right reserved.

Lead Me to the Water
by Bryan Duncan

Between the divide, there is a river.
The water is clear and pure as driven snow.
It flows from a spring that wells forever,
Enriching the world beneath God Almighty's throne.
And though the masses won't believe it,
If it's there it's not too far to go.

Lead me to the water that can wash my heart clean,
Replenish my spirit.
Lead me to the water, the crystaline water,
And let me start over.
In the springs of living water, let each new day begin.

They're standing their ground out in the desert.
Wasting away, but not thirsty anymore.
You're taking a chance against the current;
Old habits will stand and they'll curse you from the shore.
But I'm sure I wanna chance it,
And the time has come, so let me go.

Lead me to the water that can wash my heart clean,
Replenish my spirit.
Lead me to the water, the crystaline water,
And let me start over.
In the springs of living water, let each new day begin.
In the springs of living water, let each new day begin.

Aaaahhh!

Lead me to the water, wash my heart clean,
Replenish my spirit.
Lead me to the water, crystaline water,
And let me start over.
In the springs of living water, let each new day begin.
In the springs of living water, let each new day begin.
In the springs of living water, let each new day begin.

Hope of the Brokenhearted
by Bryan Duncan and Larry Brown

Where does real love begin?
Can it really last forever?
Keep searchin' through this fire within,
Seeking without any answers.
All the simple lines I've heard before
Doesn't make it any easier to find.

And I learned about love on the street
And they told me that love is a game made of broken rules.
But I know there's a love that's complete,
Where there's nothing missing inside:

The Hope of the Brokenhearted,
Longing for love again.

What is all that love requires?
Will it finally bring contentment?
Or a sacrifice of my desires,
To love as just a humble servant?
Every kind of love I've fallen for
Leaves my crying out for something more in the end.

And I learned about love on the street
From the cruel and heartless,
Where love is a game of deceit played by selfish fools, yeah.
But I know there's a love that's complete
Where there's nothing ugly to hide:

The Hope of the Brokenhearted,
Longing for love again.
The Hope of the Brokenhearted,
Longing for love again.

Here's where real love begins:
Jesus gave His life for sinners.
In the first of ten commands
Demonstrate love to beginners.
He gave His love like no one else before,
And I owe everything I am and more to Him.

Holy Rollin'
by Bryan Duncan

Ah, yay, alright, yeah!

I'm gonna celebrate salvation,
I'm gonna let this nation know
I've found a whole new way of livin'.
It's called holy rock 'n' roll!

(I've gone) holy rollin',
Wholly for Jesus 'til I die, yeah
I'm gonna live my life for Jesus!
I don't mind and I'll tell you why . . . yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh, I won't deny that Jesus in the Savior of my soul.
And He won't deny that my full name is on that Holy Roll!

(So I'm) holy rollin'
Wholly for Jesus 'til I die, yeah.
I'm gonna live my life for Jesus!
I don't mind and I'll tell you why . . . yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

(scat singing, screaming, etc.)

Oh, I know the time is comin',
Well, that judgement day is near,
And when I stand before the Lord
I won't have a thing to fear.
Because when I get to Heaven,
They're gonna open Heaven's door,
I'm gonna stand before the Son of God,
We're gonna holy roll some more!

I'm holy rollin',
Wholly for Jesus 'til we die, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
We gone holy rollin',
Wholly for Jesus til we die!
I don't mind, oh!
I'm gonna give my life for Jesus!
I don't mind and I'll tell you why . . . yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,!

Alright, now! (A lot of scat singing and screaming)

I'm gonna give my life for Jesus, now!
I don't mind and I'll tell you why . . . yeah, yeah, yeah, right!

No, No!
Now, I'm feelin, feelin' good!
Now I'm sleepin'
I don't mind now!
I'm holy rollin' 'til I die!
Woh!
All night, sing and say now, get on down,
Midnight's gonna wait, yay, hey!
Holy rollin',
Oooo Feel it, feeling, alright.
Now, feel it, I make appeal
Now I say, "Feel it!"
Nobody will care!
No, I'm gonna give my life for Jesus
I don't mind and I'll tell you why, tell you why, tell you why, Oh!
Alright, yeah!
Halelujah! I don't mind,
'Cause I'm holy rollin, that's right!

Remember Me
by Bryan Duncan and Larry Brown

They bound me in leather and a cat-of-nine tails
Was raked across my flesh and bone.
I'm a thief and a liar, and I'm payin' the price,
And I've got not one to blame it on.

When I tried to get up life would kick me back down.
Now I'm hangin' from this highest tree.
My accusers are calling from the mocking crowd,
"You're here to face eternity!"

Remember me!
When you enter your Kingdom, Lord, remember me!
Remember me!
When you enter your Kingdom, Lord, remember me!

There's a man here beside me who's done no wrong
But still they choose to crucify.
You're the King of a nation, You're the chosen One,
And You're hangin' here with me to die.
All the soldiers are laughing, "Won't you save yourself,
O, King, if you were meant to be?"
And the eyes of the rulers glaring up at You,
Unaware You'll set this captive free.

Remember me!
When you enter your Kingdom, Lord, remember me
Remember me!
When you enter your Kingdom, Lord, remember, remember!
Remember me!
When you enter your Kingdom, Lord, remember me!
Remember me!
When you enter your Kingdom, Lord, remember me!

Remember me!
Remember me!
Remember me!
When you enter your Kingdom, Lord,!
Remember me!
When you enter your Kingdom!

Please remember me, yeah, hey, yeah, yeah!
Please remember me, remember me, remember me!
Please remember me, remember me, remember me!
Please!
Remember me!

So Far, So Good
by Bryan Duncan

Sundays are easy, you get the fire of God in your eyes.
The time-out is breezy, you feel the energy on the rise.
He's got you're undivided attention,
Now you've got power to burn.
In all, it's been a very good day.

So far, so good,
I can't believe how good You've been for me, Lord.
So far, so good,
You give me everything I need to face the night.

Mondays come early, you find yourself back in the lions' den.
You find out in a hurry you need the power all over again.
So give your undivided attention,
It's not a bad time to pray.
Now God has taken over again.

Woh!

So far, so good,
I can't believe how good You've been for me, Lord.
So far, so good,
You give me everything I need to face the night.
So far, so good.

Holy livin' is a daily thing,
It takes you every day of the week.
You'll have the joy, you'll forget the pain,
And God will give you power to speak,
And you'll say . . .

So far, so good,
I can't believe how good You've been for me, Lord.
So far, so good,
You give me everything I need to face the night.
So far, so good,
I'm sayin', "So far, You've been so good!"
Oh!
I can't believe how good You've been for me, Lord!
You give me everything, You give me everything!
So far, so good.
Oh, yeah!
I can't believe it, no no!
You've been so good!

Your Everlasting Love
by Bryan Duncan

I walk the straight and narrow toward Heaven,
But it's taken me high and low,
I'm losing count of the times You've forgiven
When I stumble.
With every step of faith that I've taken
I find the joy that I long to know,
Knowing You're with me
Always loving, and always faithful.

Whenever I'm hurting, You are my haven.
Whenever I falter, You are my friend.
Through all of my worry, all of my striving
You come to my rescue again and again.
And You're taking me to heaven
With Your everlasting love.

I'm in Your everlasting love!

In the face of all the good times,
When the struggle is over,
There's still nothing better than to know
That Your love is mine.
Through all my complaining,
And begging for mercy,
Still line after line,
You fill my songs with love.

Whenever I'm hurting, You are my haven.
Whenever I falter, You are my friend.
Through all of my worry, all of my striving,
You come to my rescue again and again.
And You're taking me to heaven
With Your everlasting love.

And You're taking me to heaven
With Your everlasting love.
I'm in Your everlasting love.
I'm in Your everlasting love.
Your everlasting, Your everlasting love!

Givin' Up Givin' Up
by Keith Ward

I've gotta stop kickin' myself around,
Swimmin' in a pool of pity.
I'm gonna pick myself up off the ground
And get back to the nitty gritty.
It's just one step, two steps,
And then I'm back on my way.
Sittin' around has just been gettin' me down
And that's why I just have to say . . .

I'm givin' up givin' up.
I'll never give up again!
I'm givin' up givin' up,
And hangin' on 'til the end.
And I'm givin' up givin' up.
I'll never give up again!
And I'm givin' up givin' up,
And hangin' on 'til the end.

I gotta keep working with what I got,
Wait until the clouds start breakin'.
Instead of sittin' and wishin' for a better lot
Than the one already in the makin'.
It's just one step, two steps,
Strength enough for today.
Workin' it out instead of frettin' about it's
Gonna help to keep me on my way

'Cause I'm givin' up givin' up,
I'll never give up again!
I'm givin' up givin' up
An hangin' on 'til the end.
Givin' up givin' up.
I'll never give up again!
Ooh, I'm givin' up givin' up,
And hangin' on 'til the end.

When it gets too hard to take it,
And I don't think I can make it any longer,
That's when I decide I'm gonna take another stride
And ask the Lord to give me the strength to go on

Wo-oh-oh-oh-oh, give it up!
I'll never give up again!
I say ah (scat singing)
Well, I'm givin' up on givin' up
Woh!
Well, I know it's so sound, it's so simple,
But it's up to me, yeah!
I'm givin' up givin up!
'Cause I know when I do,
You're gonna see me through it again!
I'm gonna pick myself up,
Woh!
'Cause I'm givin' up givin' up,
Oooh!
It's just one step, two steps
'Cause I'm givin' up givin up!
And I'm back on my way again!
All I gotta do is give it up, give it up,
Just one step,
Try another step
And then another step
Ooh, I'm on my way!
Yeah!
And I'm stoppin' kickin' myself around!
Yeah, I'm gonna pick myself up off the ground
I'm gonna give up, na na!
I'm not really givin' up,
I'm just givin up (more scat singing)
Sing it boys!
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