Songs from "Rehoboth Beach"

Back in the Day 

©2016 Mitch Townley & Sol Knopf 

Ran into a friend from high school he hadn’t changed a bit 
Except for some well earned gray hair we’re both dealing with 
Swapped stories ‘bout what we’d done since the class of ‘78 
When it was earth shoes, bell bottoms, 8 track tapes and carpet you had to rake 

Chorus 
Back in the day, Back to the times
To those Polaroid mem’ries...hit rewind 
Back to the young, back to the fun 
Hey, hey, hey…Back in the day 

We asked whatever happened to, then rattled off some names 
Like Wendy with her tye dye tube top and Witchy Woman ways 
We laughed about senior prom and gettin our Travolta on 
And agreed Sean Connery was the best James Bond 

Chorus 
Back in the day, Back to the times 
To those Polaroid mem’ries...hit rewind 
Back to the young, back to the fun 
Hey, hey, hey…Back in the day 

Bridge 
They were our wonder years, getting over the war years. 
The playin' outside years, 'till the street lights came on

Best Seat In the House 

© 2016 Mitch Townley and Sol Knopf 

Girl, I’d die to watch the Red Sox and the Yankees Play 
From the green monster on opening day 
Have a Sweet Caroline good time with you at Fenway Park 
Or fly to Jersey for a Springsteen show, two hungry hearts in the front row 
Maybe Bruce would call you up for “Dancing in the Dark” 

Well, we can’t afford the Sox or the Boss girl but that’s alright 
Cause from where I’m sittin there’s nothin we’re missin tonight 

CHORUS   
The best seat in the house is right here with you 
Where there's nothin' special we need to do 
Just keep on lovin', laughin' and dreamin right here on this couch 
The best seat in the house 

It was the first piece of furniture we ever bought 
That 99 down sure felt like a lot 
To a couple of wide eyed kids tryin' to make their way 
It's seen pizza, popcorn and puppy dog hair 
Those worn out cushions are a refuge where 
We can shut this busy world out that has us runnin’ all day 

So slip on something cozy and baby let's just slow it down 
What we've got goin' is the toughest ticket in town

CHORUS   
The best seat in the house is right here with you 
Where there's nothin' special we need to do 
Just keep on lovin', laughin' and dreamin right here on this couch 
The best seat in the house

Rehoboth Beach 
© 2016 by Mitch Townley and Sol Knopf 

Beach chairs and blankets all loaded up 
Banana boat duffle bag 
Jammed with towels and all your lotiony stuff 
A whole lot of everything's been stealing our time 
But there's a place on the map where we can change that 
At the end of that highway one drive 

Chorus 
Wanna be the first set of footprints 
To feel the ocean dance with the sand 
While we're soakin' up a catch your breath sunrise 
Livin' like young lovers again 
Find a quiet spot that's been waiting 
For two castaways who don't wanna be found 
No more demands, a perfect getaway plan 
Made up of some just you and me 
Runnin' to Rehoboth Beach 

Up on the boardwalk, beneath Dolle's sign 
We'll get some saltwater taffy 
And share a big bucket of Thrasher's fries 
You'll try to beat me at skee ball 
Then we'll shop the avenue 
And we'll take it all in, wish it would never end 
This escape's been long overdue 

Chorus 

Solo 

Find a quiet spot that's been waiting 
For two castaways who don't wanna be found 
No more demands, a perfect getaway plan 
Made up of some just you and me 
Runnin' to Rehoboth Beach 
Runnin to Rehoboth Beach

You’re My Radio 
© 2016 Mitch Townley and Sol Knopf 

When the time clock tick beats me down 
Girl you’re my escape, my getaway sound 
I turn you up and I’m set free now 

CHORUS 
You’re my radio, radio` 
You’re my radio 
You’re my radio You’re my radio 

When I need some peace, you clear my mind 
Your preset takes me to a sweet unwind 
To a sunset sky on a Sunday drive 

CHORUS 
You’re my radio, radio` 
You’re my radio 
You’re my radio You’re my radio 

bridge 
You always play what I call in 
Seems whatever I need is your next spin 

(Solo) 

Back porch for two, tiki torch style 
Some tuned in me and you, we haven’t had for awhile 
Comin’ in strong, don’t change that dial

Freewheeling 
© 2016 Mitch Townley & Sol Knopf 

Open road, endless sky 
Hand out the window state of mind 
Radio up, way past time
Freewheelin 
A gypsy run, hey, I’m all in 
Chasing the sun, racing the wind 
Riding a high, we don’t wanna to end
Freewheelin 

Chorus 
You’re painting your toes in the shotgun seat 
Im dashboard drumming to the FM back beat 
Yeah, we’re outta here 
Pedal to the metal, rebel yellin 
Where we're headed to....ain't no tellin'    
But that wild in your eyes says, “come on let’s drive on”   
come on baby let’s drive on
Freewheelin 

This time clock livin's got to go 
Let’s turn loose these restless souls 
Dont need no map, we're just gonna roll
Freewheelin 

Repeat Chorus 

oh, oh That wild in your eyes...says, “come on let’s drive on”   
come on baby let’s drive on
Freewheelin,  oh, Freewheelin 

Open road, endless sky 
Hand out the window state of mind 
Radio up, way past time  
Freewheelin'

Music to My Eyes 
© 2016 Sol Knopf and Lee Johnson 

There are all kinds of beauty 
From the Grand Canyon to the hills of Tennessee 
Cherokee Roses in Georgia 
Or the sweet smell of a honeysuckle breeze 
But nothin' comes close to how you look to me 

Chorus 
You're like music to my eyes 
Sweetness to the touch 
And I know it don't make sense 
But my senses are all mixed up 
You're a masterpiece of melody and harmony 
Painted 'cross the sky 
You're like music to my eyes 

Your sleepy head on my shoulder 
As the sun rises and the colors all appear 
I bet the whole world is searchin' 
For just one little piece of what we have right here 
Pure perfection whisperin' in my ear 

Brave 
© 2016 Odie Blackmon & Sol Knopf 

I've seen my share of hard times in this life 
And when I'm losing my faith, when I'm losing the fight 
I'm given hope by those cursed by fate 
But blessed with the courage to somehow be brave 

Chorus 
Brave as the soldiers heart 
Praying for peace before the battle starts 
Brave as the single Mom 
Barely makes ends meet working two jobs 
To dig down deep and hold on, I want to be that strong 
Brave 

It's a scary thing to trust someone else 
Once you've been hurt, you don't forget how it felt. 
But when I think about it, my problems are small 
Compared to those with their backs against the wall 

Chorus 
Brave as the fireman's wife 
Who doesn't really know If he'll make it home tonight 
Brave as the girl at St. Jude's, fightin' for her life in the ICU 
To dig down deep and hold on, I want to be that strong 
Brave 

Solo

We've all had our struggles, demons and fears 
But I'll face my troubles standing right here 

Chorus 
Brave as the trembling boy on the bench 
Called up to bat when his teams in a pinch 
Brave as the motherless child 
Who longs to be loved behind that smile 
Brave as the soldiers heart 
Praying for peace before the battle starts 
Brave as the single Mom 
Barely makes ends meet working two jobs 
To dig down deep and hold on 
I want to be that strong Brave

Just One Life 
© 2016 Sol Knopf 

He plays checkers Every Sunday in the park I've seen him there 
Today he's alone He waves to me and points to an empty chair 
Offers me his hand And says, “My name is Jack”. 
What ya do for a living...young man? 
I said “I'm a singer”, haven't made the big time though I've tried 
It's been tough, but somehow the music gets me by 
I would have sold my soul for a record to go gold 
Or for thousands on their feet to sing my songs 
Jack tapped my arm, and said... 

Chorus 
If you touch just one life it won't stop right there 
Like a pebble thrown in the pond 
The waves of good will ripple on 
Then circle round to hearts everywhere 
That's right....If you touch just one life 

He said I was 20, full of myself 'till they sent me to Vietnam 
Man I got captured, felt pain and fear I still don't understand 
But I fought through tears on muddy knees Prayin God would bring me home 
I promised him I'd do all that I can well, here I am 

CHORUS 

bridge 

So now I lend a helping hand to those who need lifting up 
I try hard to forgive those who hurt me so much 
'Cause If we each touch just one life 
To heal the wounds in this whole world 
Just think of the good everyone could do tonight 
If you touch just one life

solo

Like a pebble thrown in the pond 
The waves of good will ripple on 
Then circle back to the one who tossed it there 
That's right 
If you touch just one life. 
If you touch just one life.