VONDA SHEPARD
Vonda Shepard (1989)


1: Don't Cry Ilene
(words & music by Vonda Shepard)
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He had his father's eyes
And his mother's point of view
There was no disguise
He couldn't see through
Sometimes the little things
They don't seem so small
But they had a good thing...overall

(Chorus)

Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
Knew him the way you did
It's hard to say exactly why he left you
Maybe a change for good
Don't cry Ilene

There was a rainbow over here
He didn't see it from over there
Black and white are fine
But he's color blind
Watching over me
There must have been some kind of mystery
Because I wanted him too
But it was all wrong, all wrong

(Chorus)

Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
Knew him the way you did
It's hard to say exactly why he left you
Maybe a change for good
Don't cry Ilene

Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
Knew him the way you did
It's hard to say exactly why he left you
Maybe a change for good
Don't cry Ilene, no don't cry
It's hard to say exactly why he left you
Maybe a change for good
Don't cry Ilene...Oh no, Don't cry 



2: He Ain't With Me
words & music by Vonda Shepard
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Calling all these other guys
I'm seeing something I didn't before
Is that a new look in your eyes
Now you don't believe that I'm asking for more

I saw you walking down the street
With another girl who looks just like me
People always say we look so happy
He took my love but he didn't take me

(Chorus)

He ain't with me he ain't with me
He says he loves me but he don't look in my eyes
But I'll take it 'till it's all gone 'cause
He ain't with me, but at least I'm not alone

You say you laughed with your old girlfriend
You're doing nothing to encourage the end
I could be charming on long distance too
And if you want I'll make it easier for you

Communication is the key
Interrogation don't work for me
You saw that other guy smiling at me
If you were here I wouldn't act so free

(Chorus)

He ain't with me he ain't with me
He says he loves me but he don't look in my eyes
He likes to hold my hand in public
Stranger can't you see he ain't with me

He ain't with me he ain't with me no more
He ain't with me he ain't with me

(Bridge)
I guess fate really has my number
Every time you wander away
I reconsider all the time you said you'd stay

(Chorus)

He ain't with me he ain't with me
He ain't with me no more
He likes to hold my hand in public
He ain't with me he ain't with me
But I'll take it 'till it's all gone 'cause
He ain't with me but at least I'm not alone
He ain't with me

(Chorus) 



3: Baby, Don't You Break My Heart Slow
words by Vonda Shepard
music by Vonda Shepard & James Newton Howard
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I like the way you wanted me
Every night for so long baby
I like the way you needed me
Every time things got rocky

I was believing in you
Am I mistaken do you say,
Do you say what you mean
I want our love to last forever

But I'd rather you be mean than love and lie
I'd rather hear the truth and have to say goodbye
I'd rather take a blow at least then I would know
But baby don't you break my heart slow

I like the way you'd hold me
Every night for so long baby
And I like the way you'd say my name
In the middle of the night
While you were sleeping

I was believing in you
Was I mistaken
Do you mean, mean what you say
When you say our love could last forever

Well I'd rather you be mean than love and lie
I'd rather hear the truth and have to say goodbye
I'd rather take a blow at least then I would know
But baby don't you break my heart slow

(Bridge)
You would run around and lead me on forever
While I wait at home thinking that we're together
I wanted our love to last forever

Well I'd rather you be mean than love and lie
I'd rather hear the truth and have to say goodbye
I'd rather take a blow at least then I would know
But baby don't you break my heart slow 



4: Hold Out
Words & music by Vonda Shepard
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I know that I'm not crazy
If I were I wouldn't talk about it
I'm homesick for your love
'Cause I know I can't live without it
If you need a guarantee I'm gonna love you everyday
Say no more about it because you've got it in every way

(Chorus)

I'm gonna hold out one more day
I won't let her take you away
I'm gonna hold out somehow someway
I don't wanna see the day when you say goodbye

I wish I could get you out of my system
I say in my mind but my heart won't listen
I need a fix or two
'Cause I'm in the habit of you

And if a guarantee is what you need
To keep me by your side
Say no more about it
Because my love I just can't hide

(Chorus)

I'm gonna hold out one more day
I won't let her take you away
I'm gonna hold out somehow someway
I don't wanna see the day when you say...

(Bridge)
All you need in your life
All you need in your heart
All you need from a friend
Is love
All you need from your mother
All you need from your lover
All wee need from another
Is love

I'm gonna hold out one more day
I won't let her take you away
I'm gonna hold out somehow someway
I don't wanna see the day when you say goodbye

(Chorus)



5: Looking For Something
words & music by Vonda Shepard
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Is there a good way to say goodbye
When you're leaving all you had 'cause your love has run dry
Is there a good way to be a bad girl
When you're taking all that's given from the world

Is there a good way to move ahead
Without selling out your soul for some water or some bread
Is there a good way to learn your lesson and stay alive

(Chorus)

I've been looking for something all of my life
Maybe in some other city I'll see the light

Is there a good way to say goodbye
To this fantasy world, to this lie
Is there a good way to get out before you're jaded

I need to find a good way to say goodbye
Is there a good way to say goodbye

(Chorus)

I've been looking for something all of my life
Maybe in some other city I'll be alright

Is there a good way to leave him alone
When you find his love just hits too close to home
Is there a good way to deny everything you thought you needed

I need to find a good way to say goodbye
Is there a good way to say goodbye

(Chorus)

I've been looking for something all of my life
Maybe I'll find somebody who'll make things alright
I've been looking for something all of my live
Maybe in some other city I'll be alright

I've been looking for you 


6: I Shy Away
words & music by Vonda Shepard & Gardner Cole
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Since I met you, I've missed you all my life
What I don't know won't hurt me baby
Since I've known you, I can recall the old times

Wasn't that your face in my old photographs
Didn't we laugh and talk for hours baby
Really wanna see you but baby

(Chorus)

I shy away from your love
Don't you know what I'm going through
I shy away from your love
I should be loving you but I just shy away

I don't ask you about the girls in your life
'Cause what I don't know might hurt me baby
I don't question when something feels right

Always waiting for the right one
You say I should take my chances darlin'
I could fall in live with you but baby

(Chorus)

I shy away from your love
Don't you know what I'm going through
I shy away from your love
I should be loving you...

(Bridge)
I really wanna share the love
Share the love to share to love
I really wanna share the love
Share the love to share the love
Share the love

Always waiting for the right one
You say I should take my chances darlin'
I could really fall in love with you but baby

(Chorus)

I shy away from your love
Don't you know what I'm going through
(I don't you know what I'm going through)
Baby I shy away from your love
I should be loving you but I just shy away

(Chorus) 



7: I've Been Here Before
words by Gardner Cole
music by Gardner Cole & David Gamson
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I've tried so many times
To Keep romance alive
I guess I never really had true love
Then you came my way
And nothing's been the same
Now you're all I'm ever thinking of

If I had the say you'd be staying

(Chorus)

Hey...I've been here before
Looking in your eyes see just a little more...I said
Hey...I've been here before
Someone must have sent you down to brighten up my life

One in a million boy
You fill me up with joy
Sometimes I don't believe in accidents
I know we're meant to be
It's so plain to see
From here on out it where the fun begins

If I have the say you'll be staying

(Chorus)

Hey...I've been here before
Looking in your eyes see just a little more...I say
Hey...I've been here before
Someone must have sent you down to brighten up my life

Sent you down to brighten up my life

(Bridge)
Sometimes the obvious is hard to see
Now here you are standing right in front of me
I could have missed my one and only
Chance for love, chance for love...oh!

Hey...I've been here before
Looking in your eyes see just a little more...I said
Hey...I've been here before
Someone must have sent you down to brighten up my

Sent you down to brighten up my life

(Chorus)



8: A New Marilyn
words by Vonda Shepard & Michael Ruff
music by Vonda Shepard
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Got one now with a Catholic name
A little less righteous, she ain't quite the same
Walkin' the streets under the media moon
Silvery screen paints her sultry tune
She wears her lipstick outside of the lines
Picture on the cover of the New York Times
The mole on her cheek looks like her very own
She lives and breathes in a new Marilyn home

(Chorus)

A new Marilyn, a new Marilyn
Everybody's lookin' for a new Marilyn
Everywhere I go, everywhere I been
Everybody's lookin' for a new Marilyn

Where would she be after twenty-five years
What would she think if she were to hear
Everywhere you look there's somebody new
Trying to replace you, trying to replace you...Marilyn

(Chorus)

A new Marilyn, a new Marilyn
Everybody's lookin' for a new you know who
Everywhere I go, everywhere I been
Everybody's lookin' for a new Marilyn
A new Marilyn, a new Marilyn
Everybody's lookin' for a new you know who
Everywhere I go, everywhere I been
Everybody's lookin' for a new Marilyn

(Isn't this a great party?)

(Chorus)

A new Marilyn, a new Marilyn
Everybody's lookin' for a new you know who
Everywhere I go, everywhere I been
Everybody's lookin' for a new Marilyn 



9: Say The Words
words & music by Vonda Shepard
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Every light shines on you tonight
Making a fool out of me
Why won't this love leave me alone
All of the people in this smoky room
Crowded with faces I know
I feel them watching me watch you

(Chorus)

Say the words
Say the words
Say the words
Say the words so I can leave...it's over

Your eyes are deeper
They are worthy of many words
But none I can conjure up will do for you
I shouldn't see you
'Cause I know my own motivation
It's taking too long for this love
To leave me alone

(Chorus)

Say the words
Say the words
Say the words
Say the words so I can leave...it's over

(Bridge)
Oh love, you worry me
When you say you'll wait forever
I have another life
We just cannot be together

(Chorus)

Say the words
Say the words
Say the words
Say the words, say them for me
I need to hear you say...it's over
Say the words
Say the words
Say the words so I can leave...it's over 



11: Jam Karet (Time Is Elastic)
words & music by Vonda SHepard
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I do not measure the space between
Moments of pleasure we'll someday see

If you need a reason let me know
If you need the answer you will know
If you say tomorrow you will go, you will go away

(Chorus)

There is no limit

Jam Karet Jam Karet
Open every window
Jam Karet
There is no limit
Jam Karet Jam Karet

I do not measure the distance
Or instigate any resistance

If you need a reason let me know
If you need the answer you will know
If you say tomorrow you will go, you will go away

(Chorus)

There is no limit

Jam Karet Jam Karet
Open every window
Jam Karet
(There is no such thing as time)
Stretching every minute
Jam Karet Jam Karet
There is no limit
Jam Karet Jam Karet

I'll light the fire within you
You can make mountains move too

(Bridge)
Ooh with my truer friends
I do not notice when the clocks unwind

(Chorus)

There is no limit

Jam Karet Jam Karet
Open every window
Jam Karet Jam Karet
(There is no such thing as time)
Stretching every minute
Jam Karet Jam Karet
As long as we are in it
Jam Karet Jam Karet

(Chorus) 
