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Soul, Funk, R&B Songs with Lyrics

by The Crawdaddy

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V1 Get on up, get on down Feel the color, see the sound It don't matter which way you turn All I want, is for you to burn...and just Chorus Move it any way you can x 4 V2 We're in this place, 'bout to ball all night Face to face, gonna see who bites Lay your troubles down, just put 'em right there You know what's goin' on The smell is in the air Chorus Bridge We all go 'round in this one big game Find somebody to hold to, don't even need to know their name Push it, pull it, drop it, pop it, now put it in the same lane It don't matter what you move, just move it any way you can Chorus
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Crazy's Contagious - © 2018 Kim Yarson and Richard Dance V1 Insane thoughts fly from your lips Like chicken pox they spread they itch Now I got what you got And it ain't what I want Somedays I'm not strong enough To fight off all your mucky stuff It may sound outrageous But crazy's contagious V2 Now you feel better, I feel worse My good mood now needs a nurse I've got chills and fever And I don't want either You sucked me in like a vacuum I just want to flee the room Cause you're dangerous And crazy's contagious Yeah crazy's contagious Bridge I try to stay calm and collected I try to breathe ten times but I'm infected I'm a carrier on the run And I've totally come undone...yeah V3 I left your house but I ain't free This road rage took over me I lost my cool , now I feel like a fool I'm carryin' round your disease The F word flies with such great ease And I've lost my patience Cause crazy's contagious x 4
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You used to be there all of the time You were so close to me Your touch always made me feel so fine.. It was so easy to see Pre Chorus: Why I leaned on you, to lead me through To guide me through the maze But now I’m through and you are too And /boy now it’s time for a change.. CHORUS I don’t regret it.. Leaving you behind I won’t forget you, still glad I met you.. But I had to leave you behind.. V 2 In the beginning it was such a thrill Like a roller coaster ride But your fire has started to chill The water in the well has run dry Pre Chorus: But I still wanted you , to lead me through To guide me through the haze But now I’m through and you are too And I know it’s time for a change.. Chorus I don’t regret it.. Leaving you behind I won’t forget you, still glad I met yo. But I had to leave you behind, had to leave you behind You’re fading away - Quick and far - like a shooting star Now your lights have dimmed You’re just flicker of what you were Chorus But I don’t regret it.. Leaving you behind I won’t forget you, still glad I met you But I had to leave you behind, Repeat Chorus: I don’t regret it.. Leaving you behind I won’t forget you, still glad I met you But I had to leave you behind, Had to leave you behind oh yeah Leave you behind, yeah yeah Had to leave you behind oh yeah Leave you behind Had to leave you behind
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The Fire You Feed - words & music by Richard Dance © 2013 V1 You looked so fine, last night at the club Player made his move but you gave him the snub Then you turned my way, I knew what I had to do Gonna feed this fire, this fire for you Chorus The fire you feed, is the one that burns The fire you feed, is the one that burns The fire you feed, is the one that burns child The fire that burns…ow ow ow V2 I don’t play no games, ain’t here to take up space You can push me away, wag your finger in my face But the fire is burnin’ between us two You know, you know what we got to do child Chorus Breakdown Gonna feed this fire! Instrumental Bridge Chorus 3 The fire you feed, is the one that burns The fire you feed, is the one that burns The fire you feed, is the one that burns child The fire that burns Outro The fire you feed The fire you feed The fire you feed Gonna burn
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Intro Doo Doop Doo-doo-doo V1 I hear a rumble, shakin’ my foundation I am about to stumble, on the crack in my floor Ain’t no sense in talkin’, just look how she’s walkin’ I can’t take it anymore, somethin’s got to give Chorus I’m on the fault line (somethin’s got to give) She got me on the fault line (this ain’t no way to live) I’m on the fault line (somethin’s got to give) She got me on the fault line (this ain’t no way to live), yeah Re-Intro V2 She has got me, in a hard situation My head, it starts spinnin’, the walls, they start shakin’ Ain’t no sense in talkin’, just look how she’s walkin’ I can’t take it anymore, somethin’s got to give Chorus Re-Intro Chorus out
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Mister Wizard. . .words and music by Richard Dance V1 Been out there for awhile But still I'm a young woman There's a wise curve in your smile I must say, it's got me yearnin' V2 The peo-ple gonna stare You got so many years on me But do we really care Cuz time is all we need Chorus I wanna move, I wanna know What makes the world tick like it does, tell me more I wanna ride, I wanna go So hey Mr. Wizard, pull back the curtain, let’s start the show V3 We found our way here together I'm in your temple, you're in mine Let's take this magic potion Let's get on your magic carpet and ri-hi-hide Chorus
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Verse 1 I used to buy my beer by the case Hide it inda garage, over in the corner space But my woman, she was nosin’ around The jig was up, so I had to get on down Down to the liquor store, find a more efficient lift Liquor store man said, you better take a fifth Chorus I’ll take a fifth, stash it in my crib I’ll take a fifth, then my woman won't gimme no more lip I’ll take a fifth, hide it way down low I’ll take a fifth, I’m good to go I swear Verse 2 Police man pulled me over, couldn’t get me to blow A point 0 eight, or a point one 0 Couldn’t find no bottles or cans, I walked the line just fine Had a fifth tucked under the seat all the time Chorus 2 I’ll take a fifth, sho' easy to hide I’ll take a fifth, keep it up under the seat in my ride I’ll take a fifth, tuck it way down low I’ll take a fifth, I’m good to go Instrumental Bridge Verse 3 Standin’ in front of the judge on a DUI Judge in the big black robe looked me straight in the eye Said the state is about to win the case, got plenty of evidence What do you have to say son, in your defense Chorus 3 I’ll take the fifth, it’s easy to hide I’ll take the fifth, ain’t got no foolish pride I’ll take the fifth, keep it on the down low I’ll take the fifth, I’m good to go I'm rollin' (maybe to jail)
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Chorus 1 Na na na na Na na na na na na na Na na na na Na na na na na na na V1 I’m 38, you’re 22 I surely hope that combination will do I got 16 long years on you But years mean nothin’ when I’m turnin’ blue A side of me was dead for so long Crazy Dick, I thought he was long gone You came along, reminded me I still got it, Wee JT Ch 2 V2 She’s hangin’ out all the time with the stars They all want to get next to her in the bar But I just want for her to ride in my car But I must remember her boyfriend’s not too far She’s part knock-out and part cartoon One of her looks can fly me to the moon If she wanted what I got it would not be too soon But in the meantime I’m just stuck here in this tune Instrumental Bridge V3 She’s bodacious. Lord, she is fine I really dig her Daffy Duck mind I’m just a-hopin’ that one day she will find, A clever little way to swing from my vine All the boys in the band will agree She is pure personality She’s bringin’ back my funk-shanality That little brickhouse, Wee JT That little brick shithouse Wee JT Ch 3
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V1 Well they was talkin’ bout us men back in the ‘90’s, Said we need to take a feminine look I’ve always been a friend to pretty women, I don’t need to read that stuff in no damn book Well I never liked to hang out with the jock boys, But I could still kick their butts on the field I found my own way to woo the ladies, They always knew my deal was real CHORUS You oughta get in touch with my male side, I’ll go at any pace you wanna go What will it take to get you on this ride, If you don’t show me will never know V2 Now a woman is not so complicated, She go by feel, don’t care about my rules But when I stick my foot across that thin line, It’s time for me to go back to school Now sometimes you girls will confuse me. Say you don’t want to but maybe you do I don’t play no games with that stuff baby. My love is big enough to see us through CHORUS Instrumental Bridge V3 Well nature made us different for a reason, Sometimes we will just not understand Well sugar let’s focus on the pleasing, Be my woman, you’ll be glad that I’m your man You know that I’ll go easy with you baby, I know exactly what to do Come on let’s take this thing to the next, All I need is one clear sign from you CHORUS
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V1 When I look at my brother. . . I just see me When I listen at my sister. . . It’s just me talkin’ to me I try so hard. . . Don't wanna be a suit offa the rack But all my peoples are mirrors. . . They just bounce the pictures right back Pre-Chorus What is this thing. . .That I think is a separate me I’m just a link in real long chain…That goes rollin' cross the sea Chorus I can’t get away. . . From my DNA I can’t get away. . . From my DNA At the end of the day . . . Still got this DNA I gotta gotta gotta get away from it somehow Turn me loose V2 My momma’s a drunk. . . Always talkin’ other people down My poppa he's afraid. . . of this world that's goin’ round If I watch myself. . . Maybe I can rise above Stop this swimmin' upstream. . . Turn and flow with the love. Pre-Chorus Chorus Instrumental Bridge Chorus
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Honey, baby, I been told You know how, shake the butter bowl I got to see for myself If you got any butter left Breakdown to the left, Breakdown to the right Breakdown to the one, Gonna love you tonight Do the breakdown, children, Break on down Do the breakdown, children, Break on down You got it going, my, my, my Just look around and grab your guy Stop where you are, let your big hip rock Show him how your love can drop Breakdown for me, Breakdown for you Breakdown to the one, Gonna give it to Do the breakdown, children, Break on down Do the breakdown, children, Break on down, Come on children, look at me I'm showing you how it's supposed to be Do it in the evening, late at night I'm gonna show you, breakdown is alright Do the breakdown, children, Break on down Do the breakdown, children, Break on down It's the brand new dance that's going around It ain't the 'Funky Chicken', it's called 'The Breakdown' It's the brand new dance that's going around It ain't 'Push and Pull', it's called 'The Breakdown' Breakdown, children, Break on down Breakdown, children, Break on down Mama can do it, Papa too Grandma, Grandpa, they's doing it too Mama, Mama, just look at Sis She's in the backyard breaking down like this Breakdown, children, Break on down Breakdown, children, Break on down Breakdown, children
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V1 Way down on the steam-laden coastline, Raised up in an ice-hardened shell. Rarely caressed in his infancy, No recall of having been held. Conceiver did stay by his bedside, Proved by the dim orange glow. Stiff actions supplanted the lack of sweet words From his master who helped form the floe. Pre-Chorus Removed he became, and self-centered, Just playing his own little game He damn sure had no clue of the Law, Chorus The way up and down is the same. V2 Still there came constant reminders Of what turns the little blue globe. Some lasted only a night, two or three, Others stayed long on the road. Each added a few more degrees, To the flame that was always within. But as each one respectively left him, He knew it must now fall to him . . . Pre-Chorus 2 To find Beauty in she who is here now, Who opens her soul to his stream. She is helping to make him aware of the law, Chorus Instrumental Bridge V3 No longer a slave to the ego, No steppin’ on so many hands No more talkin’ the talk y’all, Sleepwalking in land after land Now he is learning about the way up, Where desire becomes mystery. Content to know not what he loves, Content to just let her be . . . Pre-Chorus 3 The glass into which he can now peer, And with her unravel the game Well phrased by the ancient Obscure One, Chorus Repeat Pre-Chorus 3 and Chorus
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V1 I don’t mean to be nice You’re like fire and ice Sure know how to roam Baby won’t you come on home V2 Your ecstasy Brings out my jealousy You turn up that juice Baby ‘bout to bust me loose Pre-Chorus Lets continue the conversation Say yes to the conflagration No need for retaliation All we need is the full sensation Chorus You know that it’s true Got no red flags on you My little daydream came true No red flags on you Instrumental bridge V3 Day by day We’re gonna get connected Got to learn to expect The unexpected V4 Your eyes are bright Your body’s just right Gonna give up the fight Go cryin’ into the night…when I see the Light Pre-Chorus Chorus

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Classic Funk and R&B.

Richard Dance provides complete songs with lyrics, and instrumental tracks for Film and TV. He owns the masters. Click on individual song titles to see music genre, period, key emotion, "in the style of", lyrics, etc.

CONTACT rdance@q.com

CRITIQUES
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“Richard Dance has provided scores and compositions for many of my high profile projects. His keen ear, professionalism, and talent have added a sophistication to our productions, bringing us national acclaim.”

Kate Hoy, Executive Producer,
Cox Television

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"Mr. Crawdaddy, I dig your style. It's like Memphis, New Orleans, and Muscle Shoals all livin' in the same man!"

Albert Collins
Legendary Blues Guitarist
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“Deft handling of American Roots Music.”

Danger Dog Review, Philadelphia, PA
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"I saw you staring at me from across the room. I thought you wanted to fight or something."

Eric Clapton
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"I find The Crawdaddy’s cool, swampy arrangements and hooky lines living in my head for weeks after our sessions. His musical style and playing are not modern or manufactured but tap a deeper level of emotion, drawing the listener into what is real and not created by false motive."

Dave Shirk, Sonorous Mastering Lab
Tempe, Arizona
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"Richard Dance shows amazing skill & total ease moving across a broad territory of blues, funk, & rock."

Metallus Music Review, Milano, Italy
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“My man Crawdaddy has been bringing the funk around my ‘hood for years. Lots of energy, humor and creativity to share with all! He’s a deep well for sure.”

Chuck Hall, Product Development Manager
Fender Musical Instruments
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"Multi-instrumentalist Richard Dance aka The Crawdaddy, approaches his music with an unfettered joy de vivre and as a result brings a musical breath of fresh air."

Pete Feenstra
Get Ready to Rock Music Reviews, London
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released July 2, 2012

To license any material, contact Richard at rcd55@live.com, 602.770.0571

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The Crawdaddy Phoenix

Richard Dance aka The Crawdaddy, world-touring guitarist. Opened for BB King, Tina Turner, Bo Diddley, Albert Collins, Gregg Allman, and many other legends. Has shared stage & studio with players who tour with Lyle Lovett, Dr. John, Stevie Nicks, Count Basie, Glen Campbell, Rob Thomas, Willie Nelson, & Delbert McClinton. Hundreds of songs signed with major publishers. Many film & TV placements. ... more

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