Tyler Hendricks

Original songs · 1971 – 1977

Tyler Hendricks

Songs for open roads, quiet minds and the hearts of dreamers.

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  1. 01

    Gettin’ Ready to Roam

    circa 1971 · An open road and a restless window.

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    Verse 1I been lookin’ out my window
    I don’t see nothin’ ever change
    Lookin’ at the people walkin’ below
    Going back from where they came
    ChorusWell I’m gettin’ ready to roam
    I’m gettin’ ready to roam
    Verse 2Springtime is coming in the Rockies
    Summertime is coming on the plains
    The open road it calls to me
    I got to air out my brain
    ChorusI’m gettin’ ready to roam
    I’m gettin’ ready to roam
    Alright
    Instrumental
    Verse 3I’m gonna use my freedom
    Cuz’ freedom’s to be used I’m told
    There ain’t no use in me waiting around
    And watching myself get old
    I don’t want fame or fortune
    I ain’t lookin’ for a pot of gold
    I’m waiting that little love of mine
    She’s waiting at the end of my road
    ChorusI’m gettin’ ready to roam
    Yes I am
    I’m gettin’ ready to roam
    I said
    I’m gettin’ ready to roam
    Yeah I’m gettin’ ready to roam
  2. 02

    Zen Ain’t What It Used To Be

    1972 · A gentle shrug at everything. Give it up.

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    Verse 1Did your wandering lead you astray?
    Did your wondering take you away?
    Did you think it would happen any day now?
    How did you feel when you found out?
    Nothin’s ever really gonna work out
    You’re gonna have to die before you get out
    ChorusGive it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Verse 2Did you see the man point when he said?
    Look for the garden but don’t lose your head
    You were afraid to follow where it led now
    How did you feel when you found out?
    Nothin’s ever really gonna work out
    You’re gonna have to die before you get out
    ChorusGive it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Instrumental
    Verse 3Did you wait for your love to appear?
    Did you wait for her while trapped by your fear?
    You’re the one who’s gonna have to get it clear, now
    How did you feel when you found out?
    Nothin’s ever really gonna work out
    You’re gonna have to die before you get out
    ChorusGive it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
    Give it up
  3. 03

    The Tyler Song

    1973 · Keep your eyes on Heaven.

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    Verse 1In the morning light, there is peace on earth, there is time for birth and beginning
    In the still of the night, there is still the search, for what came first, before sinning
    So keep your eyes on Heaven, turn your ears on heaven, keep your mind on Heaven and you’ll get to Heaven
    Don’t you know, I love you and if you love me too, we will be there soon.
    Verse 2All through the day, there’s a will, there’s a way, there’s a part in this play for your beauty
    Your lines are from above, the finale is love, and to live your part is your duty
    So keep your eyes on Heaven, turn your ears on Heaven, keep your mind on Heaven and you’ll get to Heaven
    Don’t you know, I love you and if you love me too, we will be there soon.
    ChorusThere are words that we say, tryin’ to show the way, though we pray that their meaning can be greater
    For the job won’t be done, ’til we shine like the sun, and we merge as one in our Creator
    So keep your eyes on Heaven, turn your ears on Heaven, keep your mind on Heaven and you’ll get to Heaven
    Don’t you know, I love you and if you love me too, we will be there soon.
    OutroKeep your eyes on Heaven, turn your ears on Heaven, keep your mind on Heaven and you’ll get to Heaven
    Don’t you know, I love you and if you love me too, we will be there soon.
  4. 04

    The Heart of a Dreamer

    1977 · An inch becomes a mile.

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    A dreamer lives forever
    Far beyond his time
    Let’s out all his line
    He says we can be together
    Linger in his grace
    Deep within his face
    You see the heart of a dreamer
    Wrapped inside a smile
    Cheerful believer
    An inch becomes a mile
    Help him for a while
    Help him while you have a chance
    To dance the dance that dreamers dance
    And hold on to that dream
    Our Father is a dreamer
    In him we live
    He knows how to forgive
    Our Mother is a dreamer
    Silent as the night
    Pure as morning light
    In the heart of a dreamer
    Mother of the child
    Words won’t deceive her
    An inch becomes a mile
    Help her for a while
    Help her while you have a chance
    To dance the dance that dreamers dance
    And hold on to that dream
    Oh Lord, we want to be dreamers
    To see horizons
    Soon unfurl our sails
    You make our vision much keener
    We want to be like You
    Make the dream come true
    In the heart of a dreamer
    Fought through every trial
    Tearful redeemer
    An inch becomes a mile
    Help them for a while
    Help them while you have a chance
    To dance the dance that dreamers dance
    And hold on to that dream
    To dance the dance that dreamers dance
    And hold on to that dream
    To dance the dance that dreamers dance
    And hold on to that dream

The music

Songs written
on the wind

Original songs from 1971 to 1977 — about restlessness and the open road, letting go, faith, and the stubborn beauty of dreaming. Press play, open the lyrics, and listen slowly. Music and lyrics by Tyler Hendricks.

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