Music Video – “Labor Of Love” by Mark D. Jones

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Mark D. Jones under Ha - Music Videos, I - Original Songs (All Lyrics, Music and Commentary), In - "Take It To The People" - Collected Works Volume XIV

“Labor Of Love” is a music video I made based on my original song, “Labor Of Love” and the black and white photographs I took in Old San Juan while visiting friends in Levittown, Puerto Rico in the summer of 1979. Enjoy! ♡ 🙂 Mark

Music Video – “Workin’ Man” by Mark D. Jones

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Mark D. Jones under Ha - Music Videos, I - Original Songs (All Lyrics, Music and Commentary), In - "Take It To The People" - Collected Works Volume XIV

“Workin’ Man” is my third music video and uses my original song “Workin’ Man” and photographs that were taken during my 1982 navigator training in the USAF. The pictures are of my parachute training and of my first T-37 “Tweet” flight at Mather AFB, CA ~ enjoy! ♡ 🙂 Mark

Music Video – “Children Of Woodstock” by Mark D. Jones

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Mark D. Jones under Ha - Music Videos, I - Original Songs (All Lyrics, Music and Commentary), Ib - "Turn To Face The Music" - Collected Works Volume II

“Children Of Woodstock” is a music video I made today using my original song set to the photographs I took during my solo bicycle adventure from Grand Blanc, Michigan, to Woodstock, Cambridge and Stratford, Ontario, Canada, during Spring Break of 1980 from Michigan State University. I was trying to reach Toronto but the time and weather turned me back before reaching my goal. I used the photos I took of abandoned barns and houses as metaphors for the line out of the song, “Oh children of Woodstock, Where have you all gone…” Enjoy! ♡ 🙂 Mark

Music Video – “Dreamer” by Mark D. Jones

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Mark D. Jones under Ha - Music Videos, I - Original Songs (All Lyrics, Music and Commentary), Ia - "Faces In The Crowd" - Collected Works Volume I

This is my very first music video that I made today based on my original song – “Dreamer,” along with photographs from my life up through 1979 ~ enjoy! ♡ 🙂 Mark

Original Song – “Need Your Lovin'”

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Mark D. Jones under I - Original Songs (All Lyrics, Music and Commentary), Ij - "The Dream Lives On" - Collected Works Volume X

Need Your Lovin’ is short, simple and fun little song that speaks to the power of love to make your heart sing and rejoice in that love. I wrote this song based on the intro phrase that came to me one day, “She’s my baby she’s the only one…” and I simply finished the thought using a few basic guitar chords: C, G, D and A, “She’s my baby she’s the only one, I’ll never ever love another one, She gives me her love every single day, She’s the one that brightens my day…”

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“Need Your Lovin'” is a short, little song I recorded as part of Set 4 in 1996, that actually turned out pretty well for this aspiring songwriter at the time. All of my recordings after Set 2 were played on my 12-string acoustic Ovation guitar, which I liked for the clear, fresh sound it produced, and by now I was growing more comfortable with the recording process and playing my own songs! Enjoy! ♡ 🙂 Mark

Here’s a link to all the songs I’ve posted to date for your listening and downloading pleasure:

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(Note: Emailed versions of these songs lose their chord alignment and formatting, so refer to the original post and/or the scanned lyric sheet as your guide!)

Need Your Lovin’

Verse One:

C G

She’s my baby she’s the only one

C G

I’ll never ever love another one

C G

She gives me her love every single day

C G

She’s the one that brightens my day

D C G

And I need her lovin’ every single day (x4)

Bridge:

D G (x3)

A G (x2)

Verse Two:

C G

She’s the one that gives me love

C G

She’s the one that gives me hugs

C G

I’ll never never ever let her go

C G

And I’ll always tell her so

D C G

I need your lovin’ every single day (x4)

Bridge:

D G (x3)

A G (x2)

Verse Three:

C G

She’s the one that pulls me through

C G

She’s the one that loves me true

C G

She gives me her love every single day

C G

She’s the one that I’ll always say

D C G

I need your love every single day (x4)

Original Song – “The Lord’s Prayer” (Melody Only)

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Mark D. Jones under I - Original Songs (All Lyrics, Music and Commentary), Ih - "Christmas 1991" - Collected Works Volume VIII

The Lord’s Prayer is the most precious and powerful prayer of the Bible for Christians, as we take to heart the words Jesus first taught us to pray. As my songwriting was the result of answered prayer to my heart’s desire to write songs, many of the songs I’ve written reflect both my faith and this blessing given to me that I share with you. I attempted, in adapting a melody to Christ’s words, to reflect the nature of my own heart – and to this day, even when saying or reading The Lord’s Prayer silently to myself – it is this melody that I hear inside me. The melody is simple and peaceful, gently ebbing and flowing through most of the song, until rising higher towards the last four lines of one of the traditional endings that I’ve included as part of the song’s lyrics. “Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On Earth, as it is in Heaven…”

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I recorded this song in my very first set of songs I recorded in the mid-1990’s, and struggled with trying to do justice to the song I had written based on the fact that I wasn’t a singer or a performer – and was very nervous trying to sing my songs in front of a single recording engineer – but I wanted to at least give folks an idea of how the melody goes. While my singing is poor in quality and mostly off key, it is a reflection of both my heart and the melody, after all, these songs of mine are not about me. These songs I’ve written, all 200+, are a reflection of God’s blessing given to me in the moment of my prayer – to His glory alone, are these songs He first gave to me! Enjoy! ♡ 🙂 Mark

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(Note: Emailed versions of these songs lose their chord alignment and formatting, so refer to the original post and/or the scanned lyric sheet as your guide!)

The Lord’s Prayer

F C G F

Our Father, who art in Heaven

F C G

Hallowed be thy name

Thy kingdom come

F G

Thy will be done

C G

On Earth, as it is in Heaven

Give us this day

Our daily bread

F C G

And forgive us our trespasses

F C G

As we forgive those who trespass against us

And lead us not into temptation

But deliver us from evil

G F

For thine is the kingdom

And the power

And the glory

Forever

F C

Amen

Original Song – “23rd Psalm” (Melody Only)

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Mark D. Jones under I - Original Songs (All Lyrics, Music and Commentary), Ih - "Christmas 1991" - Collected Works Volume VIII

23rd Psalm is a sacred and prayerful song that respectfully places these beautiful words of the Bible into a melody of my own interpretation for this meditative prayer. The words speak beautifully for themselves, so I’ll not add any further commentary, but simply leave you with these words, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters, He restoreth my soul…”

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This is the melody I wrote for the “23rd Psalm” and recorded on Set One in 1996. Take one is a bit rough, but take two turned out pretty well ~ I’m sharing both versions with you so you can get the feel for the melody ~ enjoy! ♡ 🙂 Mark

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(Emailed versions of these songs lose their chord alignment and formatting, so refer to the original post and/or the scanned lyric sheet as your guide!)

23rd Psalm

F G F G

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want

C C G Am G

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures

C C G Am G

He leadeth me beside the still waters

G F G

He restoreth my soul

G F G F C

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness

C F G

For His name’s sake

F G F

Yea, though I walk through the valley

F C

Of the shadow of death

Dm C G Dm G

I will fear no evil for thou art with me

Dm Dm Dm G

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me

G F C G

Thou preparest a table before me

C C G

In the presence of my enemies

F Dm G F

Thou annointest my head with oil (Slowly & prayerfully)

C C G

My cup runneth over

G F G F G

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

C F

All the days of my life

F C G F

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord

G C

For-ever, Amen

Original Song – “Peace Be With You”

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Mark D. Jones under I - Original Songs (All Lyrics, Music and Commentary), Io - "In the Name of the Father" - Collected Works Volume XV

Peace Be With You is a gentle, prayerful song intended as a blessing to myself and to others, reminding us of God’s desire to grant us His direction, guidance, blessings, protection, will, plan and peace for our lives. As we walk this dusty path called life from beginning to end, Jesus offers us His love through grace to bless our lives and bestow on us His gifts – for our benefit, and the benefit of all those who we extend His love to. Ours is a small world that we live in today, and you may just find that the love of Christ working in and through you will touch hearts around the world, “He will take your life where it should go, And He won’t let go, Or let you fall, For the hands of Christ, Can hold all the world, And even you…Peace be with you, Through the Lord, Amen…”

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I recorded my original song “Peace Be With You” on Set 13 in 1997, and it personalizes the words Jesus left us with, “Peace be with you.” May God’s peace be with you all! Enjoy! ♡ 🙂 Mark

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(Emailed versions of these songs lose their chord alignment and formatting, so refer to the original post and/or the scanned lyric sheet as your guide!)

Peace Be With You

Verse One:

Am Dm Am Am Dm

Peace be with you, peace be with you

Am Dm Dm G

Peace be with you, through the Lord

C G F Dm C

With the Spirit of Christ, in your life every day

C G F Dm C

You will know He is there, to guide your way

Dm G C F

All you have to do, is let go

Dm G F C G

He will take your life where it should go

Am G Am Dm F

And He won’t let go, or let you fall

G F F C G F Dm C

For the hands of Christ, can hold all the world, and even you

Verse Two:

Am Dm Am Am Dm

Peace be with you, peace be with you

Am Dm Dm G

Peace be with you, through the Lord

C G F Dm C

Look around you, at the world God has made

C G F Dm C

Even birds and flowers, and the grass in the field

Dm G C F

Are taken care of by the Lord

Dm G F C G

If you let Him so He will for you

Am G Am Dm F

Take care of you, if you let Him in

G F F C G F Dm C

He will guide your life, in all you do may peace, be with you

Verse Three:

Am Dm Am Am Dm

Peace be with you, peace be with you

Am Dm Dm G

Peace be with you, through the Lord

C G F Dm C

May the will of the Lord, guide your life every day

C G F Dm C

Give to Him who brought you, into this world

Dm G C F

With you life’s work, in all you do

Dm G F C G

Praise the Lord your God, who made you

Am G Am Dm F

And has a plan, just for you

G F F C G F Dm C

If you let Him in, to guide your life, then peace, will be with you

Am Dm Am Am Dm

Peace be with you, peace be with you

Am Dm Dm G G C

Peace be with you, through the Lord, A-men

Original Song – “Times Of Our Lives”

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Mark D. Jones under I - Original Songs (All Lyrics, Music and Commentary), Im - "You Get What You Pray For" - Collected Works Volume XIII

Times Of Our Lives is a reflective and introspective little song about this journey we travel through life – leading us down a long and winding path to the eventual discovery of a gentle patience and acceptance of all that life offers us, an appreciation for what each day brings, a reassuring peace of mind, and the love and light of God in Christ. Our experiences of sharing this pathway called life are often a mixed bag of happiness, sadness, good times and bad – all moments to be experienced and treasured for what they have to teach us – for, “These are the times of our lives, Watchin’ the days passin’ me by, Just like clouds in the sky, As they drift by and by…”

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I recorded my original song “Times Of Our Lives” in two takes as demos on Set 10 in 1997, and it speaks of living each day one by one, “These are the best of times, These are the worst of times, But they’re the only times, We’ll ever have, we’ll ever have…” Enjoy! ♡ 🙂 Mark

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(Emailed versions of these songs lose their chord alignment and formatting, so refer to the original post and/or the scanned lyric sheet as your guide!)

Times Of Our Lives

Verse One:

D E

These are the best of times

D E

These are the worst of times

D E

But they’re the only times

A E

We’ll ever have, we’ll ever have (x2) (Ending)

D E

They can be good or bad

D E

They can be happy or sad

D E

But I’m always glad

A E

For the time, for the time (x2)

C G

These are the times of our lives

D A

Watchin’ the days passin’ me by

C G

Just like clouds in the sky

A E

As they drift by and by (x3)

Bridge:

C G D A (x2)

Verse Two:

D E

Live each day one by one

D E

Try to love everyone

D E

Life’s a race to be run

A E

To the end, to the end (x2)

D E

If you do you will find

D E

That you have peace of mind

D E

And your life will be a sign

A E

Of God’s love, of God’s love (x2)

C G

Let the times of your life

D A

Be filled with the light

C G

And the love of Christ

A E

Every day of your life (x3)

Bridge:

C G D A (x2) (Back to the beginning to end)

Original Song – “On My Knees”

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Mark D. Jones under I - Original Songs (All Lyrics, Music and Commentary), Ie - "Turn Up The Volume" - Collected Works Volume V

On My Knees is a fast, fun, upbeat, breathless, cute and exuberant little song that tells the fictional story of proposing to Mary Lou. The singer’s beside himself with excitement and can’t wait for her response to the most important question in the whole, wide world – will she marry him? The song speaks to the innocence and enthusiasm of youth, along with the infectious infatuation of love. Stories are special because they touch and connect with us emotionally – relating to our experiences, as well as to our hopes, wishes and dreams, “She says that her love for me is true, She says I’m the only one that will do, She waited here for me to ask her please, She waited for me to get down on my knees…”

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I recorded my original song “On My Knees” in two takes on Set 4 in 1996, and it tells the fictional story of proposing to Mary Lou. It’s a sweet little story that captures the essence and excitement of love, “I picked out a ring just the other day, And I brought it here just so that I could say, Please Mary Lou will you marry me…” Enjoy! ♡ 🙂 Mark

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(Emailed versions of these songs lose their chord alignment and formatting, so refer to the original post and/or the scanned lyric sheet as your guide!)

On My Knees

Verse One:

G D A

I’m goin’ down

G D A

I’m goin’ down

G D A

I’m goin’ down

On my knees for you

D A

Will you marry me

G D

Mary Lou

D A

Will you marry me

G D

Please say I do

I picked out a ring just the other day

And I brought it here just so that I could say

Please Mary Lou will you marry me

I came here to see you just to ask you please

Oh Mary Lou please say that you do

Please Mary Lou will you marry me

I’ll tell you what I’m gonna’ gonna’ gonna’ do

I’ll count to three ’till you say I do

Verse Two:

G D A

I’m countin’ one two three

G D A

I’m countin’ one two three

G D A

I’m countin’ one two three

On my knees for you

D A

Will you marry me

G D

Mary Lou

D A

Will you marry me

G D

Please say I do

I want you to please marry me

And I want us to start a family

So please Mary Lou don’t you hesitate

Please Mary Lou ’cause I just can’t wait

I came here to see you just to ask you please

Oh Mary Lou please say that you do

Please Mary Lou will you marry me

I’ll tell you what I’m gonna’ gonna’ gonna’ do

I’ll count to six ’till you say I do

Verse Three:

G D A

I’m countin’ four five six

G D A

I’m countin’ four five six

G D A

I’m countin’ four five six

On my knees for you

D A

Will you marry me

G D

Mary Lou

D A

Will you marry me

G D

Please say I do

She says that she wants to marry me

She says that she wants to start a family

She says that her love for me is true

She says I’m the only one that will do

She waited here for me to ask her please

She waited for me to get down on my knees

Yes Mary Lou will marry me

G D

Mary Lou’s gonna’ marry me

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Music Video – “Labor Of Love” by Mark D. Jones

Music Video – “Workin’ Man” by Mark D. Jones

Music Video – “Children Of Woodstock” by Mark D. Jones

Music Video – “Dreamer” by Mark D. Jones

Original Song – “Need Your Lovin'”

Original Song – “The Lord’s Prayer” (Melody Only)

Original Song – “23rd Psalm” (Melody Only)

Original Song – “Peace Be With You”

Original Song – “Times Of Our Lives”

Original Song – “On My Knees”