"Don't be waiting for me"

I have no idea why it has been so hard for me to get this song recorded and put on the blog.
Last week I see that I had 71 views on the blog from Russia. Curious about that. It was fun to see and makes a guy wonder who's watching huh?
I relate the song to the book of James in the bible.
James 1:12-15 says in the New International Version, "
¹² Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
¹³ When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; ¹⁴ but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. ¹⁵ Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death."
I worked on this in a couple of different keys and settled on D major. I am counting this as song number 47, so I still owe 5 more for this year, as I have promised 52 for 2015. Maybe now I can settle in and get a few more before the new year. 

"Don't be waiting for me"     

 Johnny Blodgett Composer

 copyright 1995

Don't be waiting for me, when I call don't be home.

Don't call my name as you lie there alone,

I belong to someone else, there's no way can't you see.

Can this be hurting you as much as it's hurting me.

I know if we cheated we could never be free,

two broken hearts would pay the penalty,

I can't help how I feel, I can't lie to my soul.

I want you more than life but no one will ever know.

Come Back To Daddy

There was a beauty that I knew and loved 20+ years ago. I dedicate this one to her.

I wrote a few songs for this beauty.

 "COME BACK TO YOUR DADDY"

Copyr.
1994 J. Blodgett

All
rights reserved

Johnny Blodgett
Composer

           

WHEN I WOKE UP THIS MORNING, AND SAW YOU WERE
GONE,

IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG TO REGRET WHAT I'D DONE.

I'M NOT OFFERING EXCUSES OR REASONS AT ALL,

I'M BEGGING YOU DARLIN, I'LL EVEN CRAWL.

COME BACK TO YOUR DADDY, I PROMISE I'LL BE

THE SWEET SUGAR DADDY, THAT YOU WANT ME TO BE.

I WON'T EVER LEAVE YOU AND I'LL ALWAYS BE TRUE,

JUST GIVE ME ONE CHANCE TO PROVE IT TO YOU.

                                                                                                                                              

I WASN'T MYSELF, WHEN YOU SAW ME LAST NIGHT.

BABY I KNOW I WAS WRONG, YOU WERE SO RIGHT.

YOU SAID I'D BE SORRY FOR TREATING YOU BAD,

GOD KNOWS I'M SORRY, YOU'RE THE BEST THING I EVER
HAD.

                                                                                                                                              

COME BACK TO YOUR DADDY, I PROMISE I'LL BE

THE SWEET SUGAR DADDY, THAT YOU WANT ME TO BE.

I WON'T EVER LEAVE YOU AND I'LL ALWAYS BE TRUE,

JUST GIVE ME ONE CHANCE TO PROVE IT TO YOU.

                                                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                              

OH BABY FORGIVE ME, LET'S TRY IT AGAIN,                               

I PROMISE I'LL BE A BETTER LOVER AND FRIEND.

I'LL GIVE UP MY DRINKIN AND PLAYIN AROUND,                                               

NO MORE RUNNIN ALL OVER TOWN.

                                                                                                                                              

COME BACK TO YOUR DADDY, I PROMISE I'LL BE

THE SWEET SUGAR DADDY, THAT YOU WANT ME TO BE.

I WON'T EVER LEAVE YOU AND I'LL ALWAYS BE TRUE,

JUST GIVE ME ONE CHANCE TO PROVE IT TO YOU.

                                                                                                                                              

I'M SORRY SWEET DARLING, PLEASE DON'T STAY
AWAY,                  

COME BACK TO YOUR DADDY, HE'S SO SORRY TODAY.

TAKE ME BACK IN YOUR ARMS, I'M DOWN ON MY KNEES,                             

WITH MY HEART IN MY HANDS, I'M BEGGING YOU PLEASE.

COME BACK TO YOUR DADDY, I PROMISE I'LL BE

THE SWEET SUGAR DADDY, THAT YOU WANT ME TO BE.

I WON'T EVER LEAVE YOU AND I'LL ALWAYS BE TRUE,

JUST GIVE ME ONE CHANCE TO PROVE IT TO YOU.

Back Tonight

This song is by my son Jason. Glad to present this. I really enjoy hearing my kids sing. A beautiful clear voice and clean guitar picking. I am sure you will enjoy it.

"Laura"

This is a little instrumental that I worked out a few years ago.  I am not counting this as one of the "One a week songs for 2015". I just wanted to put it on here. Hope you enjoy it. I call it "Laura". I am not sure why I called it Laura but that's what I called it I hope you like it.

"Takin' it easy takin' it slow"

I was driving a 1985 Chevy C10 pick-up truck and pulling a 23 foot RV camper in about 1988. I was going through a divorce at the time I wrote this song and was just kicking around and trying to find a little peace and a place where I could feel some kind of normal. A long time friend was living down in Merritt Island, Florida and I had traveled down here for a few days to visit with Pam and her family. In my mind’s ear, I can still hear the sound of the skimmer on their swimming pool as I penned and played this song.

It seems so very coincidental to me this morning that in the list of songs I am doing for this year it is actually listed as number 43 and I am producing it as number 43 on the blog. Further, as I am visiting my brother whose house in Merritt Island is only about 5 blocks away from that porch enclosure where this song was written.

In the great scheme of things and God’s plan it just gives me pause. Many things have changed in these past 25 years, but then again, many things haven’t.

                   Takin it easy -takin it slow                                                                            43.

                                                                                                Copyr.1994

                                                                                                Johnny Blood Composer

                                                                                                John Blood Music Co.

Leavin all my cares behind me,

Doesn't matter where I go.

No more lost and no more lonely,

Takin it easy, takin it slow.

                       

                        (Refrain)

Let me feel the wind and rain,

Feel the sunshine on my face.

I'll take the good and stand the pain.

The chips can fall and find their place.

Half my life I've spent in givin,

That's ok I hope you know,

The other half I'll spend in livin,

You'll find me where the four winds blow.

                        (Instrumental)

Just me and old "Bo", good old pup.

driftin down life's lonesome road.

I'll take it all, I'll fill my cup.

I'll pay my share, each penny owed.

                        (Refrain)

Let my attitude be whatever,

You be you and me be me,

I won't say "I want forever",

Whatever comes, just let it be.

Lovely place this, Merritt Island, FL

Blodgett Quartet Jesus How I Need Thee

What fun for me to have family get together at my birthday party. My three children, Barry, Katie and Jason were good enough to offer their voices to my number 24th song for 2015. We use to be able to get together and sing all the time but as families grow and everyone is going in a different direction it is not that easy to do. I was just so blessed to have this time to sing with the kids.
The Lord gave me this song back in the early 70s. I trust that the Holy Spirit will bless you with music and lyric.

                                                        “Jesus, How I need Thee”                                       

                                                                   ©1994 John Blodgett

Key of E                                                                  John Blodgett Composer      

                                                                   John Blodgett Music Co.

Oh for a drop of the blood that was shed so recklessly,

Oh for a touch of the hands that were scarred at Calvary

Oh for a spark of the wisdom that’s given so I might see,

A glimpse of the glory that’s promised for you and for me.

Jesus, How I need thee,

Oh, Spirit, Heaven speed thee,

Father, send the spirit to guide us on our way.

Glory to the Father,

The one God, there’s no other,

Perfect in your wisdom and mercy

For the wonders of your infinite love

I thank you Lord.

Thank you for the wisdom of your precious word,

We gather together to praise your name in one accord.

I know that I’m saved and I’m giving my life to my Lord.

Jesus, How I need thee,

Oh, Spirit, Heaven speed thee,

Father, send the spirit to guide us on our way.

Glory to the Father,

The one God, there’s no other.

Perfect in your wisdom and mercy.

The stars in the heavens and all of creation belong to thee.

From the dawning of time you love has shined through history.

At the very mention of your sweet name my troubles flee.

Thank you for all of the wonders that you’ve shown to me.

Jesus, How I need thee,

Oh, Spirit, Heaven speed thee,

Father, send the spirit to guide us on our way.

Glory to the Father,

The one God, there’s no other,

Perfect in your wisdom and mercy.

Perfect in your wisdom and mercy.