Carlos J. Saldana

Love Will Guide Your Way

Travesty of love,… brings about a pain inside
Though you try to rise above,… The pain is just to much this time

Though you try as you may,… it seems the pain of yesterday
Won’t let you cross that line
Though you try to make a start,… seems the bruise inside your heart
Just makes it tough this time

Oh, well I won’t play you wrong, it’s just my point of view
But what you need’s a little faith in what God’s planned for you
Don’t you let the past ruin what you find today
If you’ll take a chance then love will guide your way,…
Everyday,… Love will guide your way
Everyday,… Love will guide your way

(Saxophone Solo)

Travesty of love,… brings about a pain inside
Though you try to rise above,… The pain is just to much this time

Though you try as you may,… it seems the pain of yesterday
Won’t let you cross that line
Though you try to make a start,… seems the bruise inside your heart
Just makes it tough this time

Oh, well I won’t play you wrong, it’s just my point of view
But what you need’s a little faith in what God’s planned for you
Don’t you let the past ruin what you find today
If you’ll take a chance then love will guide your way,… Everyday
Love will guide your way,… Everyday,… Love will guide your way…
Everyday,… Love will guide your way

So in Love

You know there’s something about you Lady,…
That’s always bringing out the best in me,…
Don’t you ever leave,… from me Lady
And when this world gets so crazy,…
You give me strength enough to stand the heat
And it’s so plain to see,… for me, Lady
That in you I’ve found my every dream,… Oh, Baby…
And Girl, you stole my heart and you swept me off my feet
You’re all my fantasies come true,… And Girl, I’m so in love with you

I’ve had some good times and some bad,…
And yet I can’t deny your love so real,…
Or how I truly feel,… for you, Lady
And if I could change the past,…
You know I’d strive to have you here with me,…‘Cause you’re my everything
‘Cause when my world went bad and it tried to get me down,…
You strengthened me with your love and you turned my life around
It’s all those little things you do,… And Girl, I’m so in Love with you
So in love with you….

(GUITAR SOLO)

‘Cause when my world went bad and it tried to get me down,…
You strengthened me with your love and you turned my life,…
Turned my life,…. Turned my life around, oh Baby!
That’s why I’m so in Love with you
You’re all my fantasies come true,… And Girl, I’m so in love
It’s all those little things you do,… That’s why I’m so in love
You’re all my fantasies come true,… And Girl, I’m so in love,….
With you,… So in love with you….

Reach Out Your Hand

Seems like nowadays,… I’ve forgotten all the pains of my yesterdays
Looking back, they seem to have been so small
Questions and fears that I had,… of life that would make me so very sad
Now its funny to see I was scared of it all,… so scared to fall

Back then my Father could see, things were scaring me
And taught me to stand on my own
Told me, “Son, you can always count on me,…
‘Cause for as long as I’m here, you don’t have to fear,
‘Bout facing this world all alone”
He gave me the desire to reach for my dreams

And he told me, “Son,… life can be so hard,…
And they’ll be times whe you’ll think that you’re losing it all.
But if your problems make it hard to see,… Just remember you can call on me”.

Just reach out your hand and I’ll walk you through,…
Nothing could ever come between me and you,…
I’ll teach you to be strong,… Teach you right from wrong,…
And give you all the love that I can,…
Just reach out your hand and let me teach you how to be a man.

And the things that he taught me, I’ll take with me everywhere,…
Since then I’ve reached for my dreams with desire and not a care,…
‘Cause I’m no longer scared

(SOLO #1)

30 years have come and gone and now I’ve got me a family of my very own
It’s been hard, but we do the best that we can
Then my son, you know, he’s been asking me questions I asked long ago,…
Says, “Daddy, won’t you help me to understand?”

And he asks me, “Daddy,… how do birds fly? Why do people die?
What does ‘racism’ mean? Is there something that I should know,…
I feel so all alone,… in this world of uncertainty.
Is there something that you can say,… to make these fears go away?”
And I just thought of my old man, and remembered these words he said:

Just reach out your hand and I’ll walk you through,…
Nothing could ever come between me and you,…
I’ll teach you to be strong,… Teach you right from wrong,…
And give you all the love that I can,…
Just reach out your hand and let me teach you how to be a man.

Be a man,… Oh, be a man,…. (You see, son,… Let me tell you)
I had the best teacher of them all,…
Grace under pressure he kept standing tall
Oh, as a father, he was tried and true,…
And now I want to pass his teachings to you:

He taught me Hope,….     (Faith, Love and Honesty)
Oh, and how to Cope,…     (With other people’s hypocrisies)
Do all you can,…     (Don’t be so hurried, just take your time)
And always try to help your fellow man,…     (Study hard & always use your mind)
Try to stay strong,…     (Don’t let anyone steal your dreams)
But admit when you’re wrong,…     (There’s nothing out there that you can’t be)
Anytime at all,…     (If you need me, then I’ll be there)
Just give me a call,…     (‘Cause you’re my son and I will always care)

(SOLO #2)

Just reach out your hand and I’ll walk you through,…
Nothing could ever come between me and you,…
I’ll teach you to be strong,… Teach you right from wrong,…
And give you all the love that I can,…
Just reach out your hand and let me teach you how to be a man.
Just reach out your hand and let me teach you how to be a man.
Just reach out your hand and let me teach you how to be a man.

All I Need

A beautiful star lit night and a soft cool tropical breeze
Help make the mood so right that I find myself weak in the knees,…
For your love, Lady,… That’s how I feel for your love, Baby…
‘Cause all I need is your love

The spell that you’ve cast on me,… Oh, I just can’t comprehend
How a soft gentle touch from you can be far more than I can stand
That’s your touch, Baby,… I simply melt at your touch, Lady

And the soft cool tropical air,… That gently blows through your hair
Oh, it ignites the fire, my lone desire,… A passion without compare
And though I’ve tried to keep myself free,…
Well, it’s sure getting harder to see
When you’ve helped me find after all this time
The only thing that I need,… Is your love,… All I need is your love

(GUITAR SOLO)

And the soft cool tropical air,… That gently blows through your hair
Oh, it ignites the fire, my lone desire,… A passion without compare
And though I’ve tried to keep myself free,…
Well, it’s sure getting harder to see
When you’ve helped me find after all this time
The only thing that I need,… Is your love,… All I need is your love
All I need is your love,… All I need is your love

Only For You

Funny how time can make you feel so alone
I never knew love,… ain’t had no girl of my own
Never thought I’d ever find true love at first sight
But God, this feels so right

Life has ways of making sense from confusion
It ain’t no lie,… this ain’t no foregone conclusion
It’s every feeling Girl, I hoped it could be,…
But how can I make you see, my Lady,…
I need your love here with me….

And if you’ll look in my eyes,…
You’ll see the love that I’ve been holding inside for you
And if you’ll just take some time,…
You’ll see my love is true,… just for you
And if you’ll look in my eyes,…
You’ll see the love that I’ve been holding inside for you
And if you’ll just take some time,…
You’ll see my love is true,…
And Girl, it’s only for you,… Only for you….

Life has ways of making sense from confusion
It ain’t no lie,… this ain’t no foregone conclusion
It’s every feeling Girl, I hoped it could be,…
But how can I make you see, my Lady,…
I need your love here with me….

Party At Tobacco Road

C’mon people, let me tell you the deal
About a place downtown,… so unreal
C’mon Baby,… and lighten up your heavy load
‘Cause I wanna take you down to a party at Tobacco Road

Well, fine young ladies,… looking so right
With their hair all fancy and their dress on tight
C’mon Baby,… I feel the place about to explode
Come one,… come all,… to the party at Tobacco Road

Well,… there ain’t no fever to be worried about
Once you feel the groove, you can scream and shout
C’mon Baby,… and you’ll be happy that you showed…

Well,… Man in the corner really laying it out
Damn sure knows what I’m talking about
C’mon Baby,… I feel the place about to explode
Come one,… come all,… to the party at Tobacco Road

(SOLO INTERLUDES)

Well,… there ain’t no fever to be worried about
Once you feel the groove, you can scream and shout
C’mon Baby,… and you’ll be happy that you showed…

Well,… Man in the corner really laying it out
Damn sure knows what I’m talking about
C’mon Baby,… I feel the place about to explode
Come one,… come all,… to the party at Tobacco Road
Come one,… come all,… to the party at Tobacco Road
Come one,… come all,… to the party at Tobacco Road

Your Love Has Set Me Free

I’d love to see you Lady,…
‘Cause when you’re near,… it makes me hot,… it makes me crazy
To just remember all the passion that we shared
The love beyond compare and how you hold me in your arms,…
Your sweet caress and smooth delivery of charm,…
Has truly set me free

I can’t explain it Darling,…
But when you’re near,… I feel the need,… I feel the longing
To just reach out and feel your body next to mine,…
It shouldn’t be a crime to have desires for you here,…
It’s just the passionate embrace of you, my Dear,…
That truly sets me free

And though I try to blow the flames from this old fire,…
Your simple touch creates a new wave of desire
Ain’t no surprise to me,… your love has set me free

I can’t explain it Darling,…
But when you’re near,… I feel the need,… I feel the longing
To just reach out and feel your body next to mine,…
It shouldn’t be a crime to have desires for you here,…
It’s just the passionate embrace of you, my Dear,…
That truly sets me free

Dream Come True

There’ve been some times in our lives,…
We’ve found ourselves broken and bruised
Lost and alone,… Love has left us hurt and confused
But then we soon overcome,… And build up the strength to move on
And with love by our side,… You know we’ll never face it alone

Oh,.. there’s no denying the powers that be…
Love hits from out of the blue
And though in life there are no guarantees, baby
This I can promise you,… my love is tried and true
I need to tell you, you’re my dream come true

It amazes me so, to see how love can survive…
‘Cause when love’s broken my heart,… I never thought I’d feel so alive
But then you entered my world,… And helped me to stand on my own
And with your love by my side,… you know I’ll never face it alone

Oh,.. there’s no denying the powers that be…
Love hits from out of the blue
And though in life there are no guarantees, baby
This I can promise you,… my love is tried and true
I need to tell you, you’re my dream come true

Okinawa Summer Nights

Well,… a change in the weather is feeling so right
Cool ocean breezes on a hot summer night,…
Feel the groove,… and let the rhythm put you into the mood
Well,… tropical beaches and beautiful girls,…
Okinawa’s got the prettiest girls in the world
Take a chance,… and you just might find some romance

Well, the cool jazz rhythms’ on an island paradise
You and your woman make the moment so right,…
For love on an Okinawan,… Summer night

(Spanish Lyric):
Isla bonita y lugar tropical,…
Con mujeres tan lindas,… diras lo igual,… Que esperas?
Ay, ya ves te andan mirando con ganas
Morena linda, que te puedo decir,…
Para que te acerqas,… aqui junto a mi?
Que calor,… ay en el alma cuando se piensa de amor

Ay en sus cariños un amor sin igual,…
Romanticos ritmos,… passion criminal
Tonight on an Okinawan,…. Summer night,… Summer night
Tonight on an Okinawan,…. Summer night

Well,… a change in the weather is feeling so right
Cool ocean breezes on a hot summer night,…
Feel the groove,… and let the rhythm put you into the mood
Well,… tropical beaches and beautiful girls,…
Okinawa’s got the prettiest girls in the world
Take a chance,… and you just might find some romance

Madness

Do you remember yesterday,… when we all could say,…
“Life is just a dream”,… and our streets were safe for kids to play?
Ain’t it funny how times change?
Dreams that we once shared,… are now hidden off and locked away

And is it safe to say,… that we’ve lost our way,…
And need to recognize the way we’ve grown apart?
And don’t you see the shame,… in how we pass the blame
But never take the time to heal our empty hearts?

When’s the madness gonna end?
(Will we ever try to comprehend?)
It’s time to reach on out and lend a helping hand
When’s the madness gonna end?
(We should strive to be the best of friends)
We need to show some love and help our fellow man

It’s time to stand and fight,… for what’s wrong or right
And reach out for the love in which we once believed
It’s time to take control,… of our heart and souls
Less we lose our children to the hands of those who would deceive

And don’t you see the shame,… in how we pass the blame
But never take the time to heal our empty hearts?
And is it safe to say,… that we’ve lost our way,…
And need to recognize the way we’ve grown apart?