Story Behind The Song

Spent a lot of time in Malibu and saw a number of unhappy relationships that went south... when one was in town the other was on the road working.... glad it wasn't me!......

Song Description

Top Ten - Jazz-Contemporary Top Ten - Rock: Americana #1 Rock-Americana

Lyrics

"Paradise"
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Lyrics and Music by Chet Nichols
Copyright by 1978/2013 Chet Nichols (ASCAP)/Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
chet@chetnichols.net :: http://www.chetnichols.net
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


VERSE 1
You've been there
I've been here
The gang all cheers
When you reappear
Limousines
The Rising star
A little too quick
And much too far away
You're asking for my time
Like it was mine to give
Then explain it all away
Between the movies and the rhymes
We try to get away
And share our quiet times, in.....
CHORUS
Paradise
In my arms
Smiling times
On a beach in Malibu
Paradise is here
Near the open sea and me
Not on "The Avenues"
Here's Paradise
VERSE 2
But, I'm confused
Back 'n forth
In and out
I hardly see your face
Paris clubs
The New York scenes
The photos show you
Dancing the night away
You're living in my mind
You never spend the day
Oh, you're always "on your way"
Between the movies and the rhymes
You're here to disappear
I wish you'd only stay, in....
REPEAT CHORUS

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Copyright © 1978/2013 ® ? by Chet Nichols ASCAP & Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)

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