Songs
These songs are in basic chronological order from the 80's to the present. I will add chords, and song downloads when time permits
Entangled
Entangled, why? Don't know don't cry
the spangling lights of maya die away
Extracting pain, no loss no gain
Again we try to bide our time away
We turn and turn around but yearn
and scorn though worn out our yesterdays
It's plain no shame our past a game
and hurts I know don't throw your love away
Misconceived, our goal perceived
without regret won't get you out of here
The chance to change and re-arrange
is easy, plain, don't hesitate, don't fear
Seconds fly and minutes die
Days go by please try to understand
What great men do the others follow
so lead, and if you can't, just lend a hand
There is a man named Prabhupada
with love to give a heart that isn't hard
To teach the world He came and went
and straightened out this place so bent
So learn and liberation's there
Don't wait, it's late, no time to spare
Leave your lair and leave your cares away
They just get in your hair
Krishna is the Supreme Lord
Prabhupada gives us the word
Surrender of your own accord
and return to the spiritual world
the spangling lights of maya die away
Extracting pain, no loss no gain
Again we try to bide our time away
We turn and turn around but yearn
and scorn though worn out our yesterdays
It's plain no shame our past a game
and hurts I know don't throw your love away
Misconceived, our goal perceived
without regret won't get you out of here
The chance to change and re-arrange
is easy, plain, don't hesitate, don't fear
Seconds fly and minutes die
Days go by please try to understand
What great men do the others follow
so lead, and if you can't, just lend a hand
There is a man named Prabhupada
with love to give a heart that isn't hard
To teach the world He came and went
and straightened out this place so bent
So learn and liberation's there
Don't wait, it's late, no time to spare
Leave your lair and leave your cares away
They just get in your hair
Krishna is the Supreme Lord
Prabhupada gives us the word
Surrender of your own accord
and return to the spiritual world
One Heart in Two Places
Down goes the world in a degraded twirl
The light that had beckoned enhances and fools the pretenders
The Lord lives aloof in the spiritual world
In pastimes of bliss with devotees he joyfully dances
Some of us caught between, that place quite unseen
And our planet of dreams, of winners, and losers, and chances
But change comes our way, Iskcon is here to stay
So jump up on board, come visit the Lord of your heart
Still it's so sad to say that as night turns to day
Their backs turn away for another material start
Down go the modes turning princes into toads
From Heaven to Hell an illusiory well of distraction
The Lord lives with friends in a love with no end
Bliss without lust and no question of a sinful reaction
Some of us torn apart, in two places our heart
Wants the best of both ways, lives for a piece of the action
But change has appeared, the winter has cleared
Your weird life has smeared this place with a name for distaste
Still it's so sad to know hardly one wants to go
The rest plan to stay, what a waste, what a waste
The light that had beckoned enhances and fools the pretenders
The Lord lives aloof in the spiritual world
In pastimes of bliss with devotees he joyfully dances
Some of us caught between, that place quite unseen
And our planet of dreams, of winners, and losers, and chances
But change comes our way, Iskcon is here to stay
So jump up on board, come visit the Lord of your heart
Still it's so sad to say that as night turns to day
Their backs turn away for another material start
Down go the modes turning princes into toads
From Heaven to Hell an illusiory well of distraction
The Lord lives with friends in a love with no end
Bliss without lust and no question of a sinful reaction
Some of us torn apart, in two places our heart
Wants the best of both ways, lives for a piece of the action
But change has appeared, the winter has cleared
Your weird life has smeared this place with a name for distaste
Still it's so sad to know hardly one wants to go
The rest plan to stay, what a waste, what a waste
Together Again
I was young, so very dumb
On the run from fear
You gave me shelter from helter skelter
Wiped away my tear
I grew strong but you went wrong
Maya did her thing
Now it's in my heart to play my part
And so I humble sing
That you're welcome back again
Glad to be your friend
Come along we'll round the bend together
I was bent, you forced repent
Saved me from a dive
The world was bleak, I was so weak
You helped me to survive
I grew more but you unsure
A twist of fate no doubt
Now I pray that from this day
I can help you out
Because you're with us all again
Playing in Krishna's dancing band
Come along we'll round the bend together
On the run from fear
You gave me shelter from helter skelter
Wiped away my tear
I grew strong but you went wrong
Maya did her thing
Now it's in my heart to play my part
And so I humble sing
That you're welcome back again
Glad to be your friend
Come along we'll round the bend together
I was bent, you forced repent
Saved me from a dive
The world was bleak, I was so weak
You helped me to survive
I grew more but you unsure
A twist of fate no doubt
Now I pray that from this day
I can help you out
Because you're with us all again
Playing in Krishna's dancing band
Come along we'll round the bend together
I'm Coming Home Soon
I sit in the shade looking out the window
Breeze blowing grass moving too and fro
Trees reaching up, clouds hanging low
Water birds are calling it's time to go
And I know I'm coming home to You soon
I know I'm coming home soon
Cows moving past looking for the long grass
Time stands still, but all things must pass
Children on the see-saw laughing at last
A childs dream serene but over so fast
And I know I'm coming home to You soon
I know I'm coming home soon
It's over for me now, my holiday has ended
I'm looking to You now my heart has been mended
I thought I could enjoy but really just pretended
I fell down and broke my crown, thank goodness You descended
Family in the playground, father is so proud
Ducklings in a line, mother clucking loud
Everyone is someone, although just faces in a crowd
For another day mystery will shroud
But I know I'm coming home to You soon
I know I'm coming home soon
Stars come out to play, pinpricks in the night
The sun continues on, another place needs light
Everyone in everyway trying to make a future bright
One man against another, who will win the fight
But I know I'm coming home to You soon
I know I'm coming home soon
Breeze blowing grass moving too and fro
Trees reaching up, clouds hanging low
Water birds are calling it's time to go
And I know I'm coming home to You soon
I know I'm coming home soon
Cows moving past looking for the long grass
Time stands still, but all things must pass
Children on the see-saw laughing at last
A childs dream serene but over so fast
And I know I'm coming home to You soon
I know I'm coming home soon
It's over for me now, my holiday has ended
I'm looking to You now my heart has been mended
I thought I could enjoy but really just pretended
I fell down and broke my crown, thank goodness You descended
Family in the playground, father is so proud
Ducklings in a line, mother clucking loud
Everyone is someone, although just faces in a crowd
For another day mystery will shroud
But I know I'm coming home to You soon
I know I'm coming home soon
Stars come out to play, pinpricks in the night
The sun continues on, another place needs light
Everyone in everyway trying to make a future bright
One man against another, who will win the fight
But I know I'm coming home to You soon
I know I'm coming home soon
Usa and Anirudha
In the palace Princess Usa, her dream was her seducer
She had never known a man but then along came Anirudha
The dream was all too short, disappearing from her view
Oh my dear beloved, where are you
One moment they were kissing, the next he was missing
His lotus petal eyes and features all so pleasing
She called out in the night, feeling like a fool
Plunged into disappointments whirlpool
Her friend Chitralekha, a yogini and matchmaker
Drew pictures of great men to identify for Usa
She drew Anirudha after a short while
Usa lowered her head and smiled
Chitralekha went flying, all through outer space
And landed at Dwarka, Anirudha's place
She took him in his sleep to begin a new life
Back to Usa's palace, Anirudha met his wife
Bad King Banasura, King of Sonitapura
Played Lord Shiva's drums with his thousand arms
Shiva knew him a rascal but just to appease
Promised to cut down Banasura's false prestige
In due course of time Usa showed some signs
Of wrong association, no longer just a maiden
Cupid was her husband, without deviation
The love grew on and on
Banasura heard all this to his great disgust
And without delay to that place he rushed
With soldiers as his company trying to surround
But Anirudha with his rod, knocked them to the ground
But Banasura had the snake noose, a weapon of great power
It arrested Anirudha as he came out of the tower
When Usa heard the news, overwhelmed with sorrow
Broke down and cried as if there is no tommorow
In the palace princess Usa, it seems her life is over
She loved but one man, and now he's gone forever
A princess should be happy but now she only dreams
Of a time, when they were Kings and Queens
She had never known a man but then along came Anirudha
The dream was all too short, disappearing from her view
Oh my dear beloved, where are you
One moment they were kissing, the next he was missing
His lotus petal eyes and features all so pleasing
She called out in the night, feeling like a fool
Plunged into disappointments whirlpool
Her friend Chitralekha, a yogini and matchmaker
Drew pictures of great men to identify for Usa
She drew Anirudha after a short while
Usa lowered her head and smiled
Chitralekha went flying, all through outer space
And landed at Dwarka, Anirudha's place
She took him in his sleep to begin a new life
Back to Usa's palace, Anirudha met his wife
Bad King Banasura, King of Sonitapura
Played Lord Shiva's drums with his thousand arms
Shiva knew him a rascal but just to appease
Promised to cut down Banasura's false prestige
In due course of time Usa showed some signs
Of wrong association, no longer just a maiden
Cupid was her husband, without deviation
The love grew on and on
Banasura heard all this to his great disgust
And without delay to that place he rushed
With soldiers as his company trying to surround
But Anirudha with his rod, knocked them to the ground
But Banasura had the snake noose, a weapon of great power
It arrested Anirudha as he came out of the tower
When Usa heard the news, overwhelmed with sorrow
Broke down and cried as if there is no tommorow
In the palace princess Usa, it seems her life is over
She loved but one man, and now he's gone forever
A princess should be happy but now she only dreams
Of a time, when they were Kings and Queens
Come Home
In our place we have touchstone
Desire trees that satisfy me
There is room for all of us
And our friend with eyes like a lotus
Gardens in bloom all year round
Vibrating a perfect sound
Playfulness without distress
Flowers decorate our dress
Do you want to come to my place
Do you want to come home
In our home we have cowherd boyfriends
And Gopi girls whose beauty never ends
Flower garlands that never lose scent
Happy people in silken garments
Rivers of nectar, valleys so green
Nothing you desire remains unseen
There is room for all of us
And our friend with eyes like a lotus
Do you want to come to my place
Do you want to come home
Desire trees that satisfy me
There is room for all of us
And our friend with eyes like a lotus
Gardens in bloom all year round
Vibrating a perfect sound
Playfulness without distress
Flowers decorate our dress
Do you want to come to my place
Do you want to come home
In our home we have cowherd boyfriends
And Gopi girls whose beauty never ends
Flower garlands that never lose scent
Happy people in silken garments
Rivers of nectar, valleys so green
Nothing you desire remains unseen
There is room for all of us
And our friend with eyes like a lotus
Do you want to come to my place
Do you want to come home
Captain Of The Ship
A shout, a call, to one and all
The ship departs today
Courageous Srila Prabhupada
Is here to lead the way
You embark with style, with grace, a smile
The shining sole attraction
While men and women jump on board
Too smart to miss the action
Though wind and gales may lash the sails
You're steady at the helm
You guide us on through rain and sun
into a different realm
Though waves may come and rock the boat
And barnacles may cling
You will chant and dance and preach,
and honor prasadam and sing
I may be on the poop deck
Or up in the crows nest
But no matter which way I turn
I will see you as the best
The ship departs today
Courageous Srila Prabhupada
Is here to lead the way
You embark with style, with grace, a smile
The shining sole attraction
While men and women jump on board
Too smart to miss the action
Though wind and gales may lash the sails
You're steady at the helm
You guide us on through rain and sun
into a different realm
Though waves may come and rock the boat
And barnacles may cling
You will chant and dance and preach,
and honor prasadam and sing
I may be on the poop deck
Or up in the crows nest
But no matter which way I turn
I will see you as the best
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