From The Heart Lyrics - Singles - Arid Zone Avenues

You're feeling good 

You're feeling bad 

But words don't satisfy 

You have to find another way 

to express what's inside 

You try to write a little poem 

but nothing comes out right 

Then you hear your favorite song 

and a flash comes to your mind 

"I know!" you say 

"I'll write a song!" 

was your inspiration 

For music captures what is lost 

in all human expression 

But "how to start?" 

"Where to begin?" 

This is all new to you 

Well listen up 

and listen good 

Cause here are some things to do 

You gotta write a chorus 

that'll make the girls go, awe! 

You gotta use your passion 

sing about your love 

Ought to have a small joke 

Ha ha! 

And a line that doesn't rhyme? 

Well maybe your blind anger's 

what opens up your mind 

But the most important part 

of any song you write 

It's not the style, nor beat, nor tune 

it's not the clever words you use 

So what could it be? 

It's that it comes from the heart 

Whether good or bad the day 

it doesn't matter either way 

Just sing out what it is that you're feeling 

But remember this my friends 

that every song must reach it's end 

So sing lyrics that leave their minds reeling 

You got your guitar in your hand 

and you want to be her man 

Or maybe you've just got something to say 

Just pick up three or four chords 

I don't think you'll need anymore 

Then just let your fingers start to play away 

Sick guitar solo! 

So now you know just how to write 

a song to blow anyone's mind 

Make them think you're better at guitar than you really are 

So put your chin up 

and have some faith 

that you can get your feelings straight 

Write it down 

and practice up 

And then you win their hearts 

See, writing a song isn't so hard 

unless you're wearing a leotard 

If you want some more advice 

just go back and play this twice 

Or listen up to my final list