album: "Another Perfect World" (2001)

Perfect World lyrics - peter cetera

Little White House in a little old town
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Stars shine bright when the sun goes down
it's a perfect world as long as you're there

Count my blessings and save my prayers
Love waking up in the morning
Sunlight shining upon your hair
and you're lying next to me

Blue sky over fields of green
I'm as happy as I've ever been
One thing makes it all so clear
it's a perfect world as long as you're there

Count my blessings and save my prayers
Love waking up in the morning
Sunlight shining upon your hair
and you're lying next to me

Count my blessings and save my prayers
Love waking up every morning
The Sun is shining upon your hair
when you're lying next to me
and it's where I wanna be

Don't wanna live near the lights of the city
I like it right where I am
just to be part of a woman in love
with the heart of a simple man
(mhmhmhmm)
Count my blessings and save my prayers
love waking up in the morning
sunlight shining upon your hair
and you're lying next to me

Count my blessings and save my prayers
love waking up in the morning
the sun is shining upon your hair
when you're lying next to me
And it's where I wanna be.

Ohoo when you're next to me
I'm exactly where I wanna be

Ohoo when you're next to me
I'm exactly where I wanna be

Ohoo when you're next to me
I'm exactly where I wanna be

Ohoo when you're next to me
I'm exactly where I wanna be

Ohoo when you're next to me
I'm exactly where I wanna be

Rain Love lyrics - Peter Cetera

Rain Rain Love
Rain Rain Love
Rain Rain Love
Rain Rain Love
Threw out my old raincoat
Set sail without a boat
For places somewhere far beyond my dreams
As the sky came pouring down
I lay down on the ground
Like I was dreaming, I let the feeling wash all over me

Rain Love Covered around me
Rain Rain Love Finally found me
This time you're gonna recognise
One drop will open up your eyes
Rain Love

It's the colour of every sky
It's the way to change the tide
When the world is crumbling down on you and me
It's the calm that lifts the storm
It's the promise that keeps you warm
When you don't understand, just touch the guiding hand that comforts me

Rain Love...

Takes this lot to make you realise
No greater love could ever fill the sky

Rain Love....

Just Like Love lyrics - Peter Cetera

See the color of roses
Sail across America
I couldn't wait to find you
I'm looking for a miracle
And somewhere out of the blue
In the heart of getting by

[CHORUS:]
It only takes a second to learn
It only takes a second to hurt
And it's just like love to be the hardest thing
It's just like love to be everything [Repeat]

An illusion of laughter
Lost in a desert sky
That's how I feel without you
I can't take another night
Somewhere out of the blue
From my heart and in your eyes

[CHORUS]

Oh I can feel it all
Right or wrong I'm here
Here for you

[CHORUS (Repeat to fade)]

Feels Like Rain lyrics - Peter Cetera

Here I go again
Hanging on to the bitter end
All alone
Nothing left to lose
Don't want to face tomorrow
I can't sleep tonight
Blame it on the weather
Till I get over you.

[Chorus:]
Feels like rain
Feels like I'll never fall in love again
There's a cold wind blowing every cloud my way
And it feels like rain today

Taking down every picture
Hanging on every wall
Broken dreams, painfull memories
Like the times I never listened
And the times I didn't try
It's gotta be the weather
'Cause you're not here with me

[Chorus:]
Feels like rain
Feels like I'll never fall in love again
There's a cold wind blowing every cloud my way
And it feels like rain today

Regretting every minute
Since I watched you walk away
Cause it's not the same without you
And now the clouds are hiding
Every sunny day
I guess I'll stay inside again
Cause it feels like rain today

Feels like rain
Feels like we'll never fall in love again
There's a cold wind blowing every cloud my way
And the clouds are hiding every sunny day
and the storm is coming so I'm here to stay
'Cause it feels like rain today
Yes, it feels like rain today

I'm Coming Home lyrics - Peter Cetera

Every time I wake up somewhere faraway
Counting all the minutes back to yesterday
I wonder what you're doing, do you feel this way
Are you thinking of me too

Looking in the mirror all I wanna see
Is your pretty face smilling back at me
There's nowhere in the world that I would rather be
Than to be back home with you

[Chorus]
I'm on my way, I promise you that I won't be long
I just called, called you to say
I've missed every little moment without you
And I can't wait for us to be alone
I'm almost in your arms, I'm coming home
I'm coming home

At night when I'm alone I really miss your touch
I hold on to your picture and it means so much
To know that there is someone out there just for me
And do you feel the same way too

Everywhere I go I wish that you were there
Everything I do I wish that we could share
Everywhere I go- makes me miss you so

[Chorus]

I can touch you anytime I close my eyes
Baby, you can feel it, if you just believe
I'm coming home

[Chorus]

It's Only Lovev lyrics - Peter Cetera

(originally by The Beatles)

I get high when I see you go by
My oh my.
When you sigh, my, my inside just flies,
Butterflies
Why am I so shy when I'm beside you?
It's only love and that is all,
Why should I feel the way I do?
It's only love, and that is all,
But it's so hard loving you.

Is it right that you and I should fight
Ev'ry night?
Just the sight of you makes nighttime bright,
Very bright.
Haven't I the right to make it up girl?
It's only love and that is all,
Why should I feel the way I do?
It's only love, and that is all
But it's so hard loving you
Yes it's so hard loving you -- loving you

Rule The World lyrics - Peter Cetera

There's a garden of hope
In a town called faith
And the state of Happiness
Is not far away
From the country of wants and the sea of needs
I'll take you there with me

Someday when I rule the world
Gonna stand by you
Love you all I can
You're beautiful
The reason I believe
Don't give up on me
I'll make it wonderful
When I rule the world

When I look into your eyes
Oohh it just amazes me
And the way I feel inside
When your changing me
Through the sweat and the tears
Moving step by step
I'll do anything for you

Someday when I...

High, High above it all
In the sky you promised I choose to stand
Stand by you I'll stand by you

Someday when I....

the reason I believe
Oh don't give up on me
I'll make it wonderful when I rule the World

Have A Little Faith lyrics - Peter Cetera

Dry those tears
From your eyes
Maybe I can help you
A few more hours until the light
And I will hold you
You've waited patiently
Don't ever doubt your faith in me
Baby, hold on a little longer

[Chorus:]
And when the night is falling
And it's more than you can take
Remember that I love you
Have a little faith
And just like the morning
I'll be there when you awake
Close your eyes, right now, I'm on my way
If you just have a little faith

Even now my heart has wings
I can't wait to see you
As I lie beside you in my dreams
I can't wait to touch you
Tonight my body lives
To cross the miles, to kiss your lips
Baby, hold on a little longer

[Chorus:]
And when the night is falling
And it's more than you can take
Remember that I love you
Have a little faith
And just like the morning
I'll be there when you awake
Close your eyes, right now, I'm on my way
If you just have a little faith
Have a little faith in me right now

[Repeat chorus and fade]

Only Heaven Knows lyrics - Peter Cetera

Why ask Why
Show yourself some mercy
Don't be shy
You don't have to look away
It's alright
You don't have to know the answers
In your heart you know you'll do
The Very best you can

Sail away tonight, on the ocean of forgiveness
We cannot decide which way the wind will blow
Baby close your eyes, let go of tomorrow
Some things in life, only heaven knows.

Face the sky, like I never heard you
Live your life you don't have to be afraid
Here inside are those who trully love you
There's nothing you can ever do
To make them turn away

Sail away tonight...

Us now baby
Oohh now and don't you cry
Say a little prayer to heaven
And I will sing a lullaby

Sail Away tonight...

Whatever Gets You Through (Your Life) lyrics - Peter Cetera

Hey-hey now can't you see
That's life
Take a look around you now
Some days you shine
Some days it all unwinds

Fly-high above your fears
Be sure
Never let them rain on you
And should they fall
Then after all

[CHORUS:]
Whatever gets you through
It takes
Whatever gets you through
Believe
Whatever gets you through
Your life

I'm so tired of always finding my world so bare
Look around you now
Life isn't always fair
Whatever gets you through
Will get you there [Repeat]

[CHORUS (X2)]

compilation: "You're The Inspiration: A Collection" (1997)

If You Leave Me Now lyrics - Peter Cetera

(originally by Chicago)

(Don't go, please don't go...)
If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me
Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, no, baby please don't go
And if you leave me now, you'll take away the very heart of me
Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, no, baby please don't go
A love like ours is love that's hard to find
How could we let it slip away?

We've come to far to leave it all behind
How could we end it all this way?
When tomorrow comes and we'll both regret things we said today

A love like ours is love that's hard to find
How could we let it slip away?

We've come to far to leave it all behind
How could we end it all this way?
When tomorrow comes and we'll both regret things we said today

If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me
Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, no, baby, please don't go

The Next Time I Fall lyrics - Peter Cetera (with Amy Grant)

Love, like a road that never end
How it leads me back again to heartache
I'll never understand

Darling, I put my heart up on the shelf
'Til the moment was right
And I told myself

Next time I fall in love
I'll know better what to do
Next time I fall in love
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The next time I fall in love
the next time I fall in love
It will be with you

Oh now, as I look into your eyes
Well, I wonder if it's wise to hold you
Like I've wanted to before

Tonight, ooh, I was thinking that you might
Be the one who breathes life
In this heart of mine

Next time I fall in love
I'll know better what to do
Next time I fall in love
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The next time I fall in love
the next time I fall in love
It will be with you

Next time I'm gonna follow through
And if it drives me crazy
I will know better why
The next time I try

Next time I fall in love
I'll know better what to do
Next time I fall in love
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The next time I fall in love
the next time I fall in love
It will be with you

Do You Love Me That Much? lyrics - Peter Cetera

Sometimes at night I lay awake,
Just to watch you sleep, hear each breath you take.
When the morning lights your face,
I just wanna hold you, and forget the day.
I live and breathe your every touch
Do you love me, do you love me, do you love me that much?

When you look at me across the crowded room,
Suddenly I wanna be alone with you.
I hang on every word that leaves your lips,
Anticipate the moment when I feel your kiss.
Enough of you is not enough.
Do you love me, do you love me, do you love me that much?

For so long, I've been trying to believe,
That someday, you'll fall as deep as me.
But it's just not there, love isn't always fair.

Would you want the best for me,
And I hope I find the kind of love you can't feel for me.
Could you find it in your heart,
To end this thing right now before it's gone too far
Let me go and give me up
Do you love me, do you love me, do you love me that much?
Do you love me that much?

Feels Like Heaven lyrics - Peter Cetera (with Chaka Khan)

All through my wandering years
I always said
I was biding my time
All alone in the dark
I'd faced my fears
That no other heart would come to mine

At first when you found me
It took me a while
'til I realised
Why I felt weak
When you were around
Why I couldn't speak
When I looked in your eyes

All this time
I've been searching
Until you, I was lost in my dreams
And I never knew that love
Could feel like heaven
Watching over me

Wherever you are
Invisible hands reach over the miles
For every wish
You make to the stars
There's one silent kiss
I send to the sky

All this time
I've been searching
Until you I was lost in my dreams
And I [pause] never knew that love could feel like heaven
Watching over me

Everything's changed
Since you came my way
(Since you came my way)
You put the colour
In a world of grey
And you make the love
That carries me away

All this time
I've been searching
Until you
I was lost in my dreams
And I never knew that love could
Feel like heaven
Watching over me
You know that it feels like heaven
Watching over me

Watching over me

Feels like heaven

You're The Inspiration lyrics - Peter Cetera (with Az Yet, David Foster)

(originally by Chicago)

You know our love was meant to be
The kind of love to last forever
And I want you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know, everywhere I go
Always on my mind, in my heart, in my soul

Baby, you're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Wanna have you near me
I wanna have you hear me saying
No one needs you more than I need you

And I know, yes, I know that it's plain to see
We're so in love when we're together
Now I know, now I know
That I need you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know
Everywhere I go
Always on my mind, in my heart, in my soul

Baby, you're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Wanna have you near me
I wanna have you hear me saying
No one needs you more than I need you

Wanna have you near me
Wanna have you hear me saying
No one needs you more than I need you

You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
Bring feeling to my life

You're the inspiration
When you love somebody
Till the end of time
When you love somebody

Always on my mind (No one needs you more than I)
When you love somebody
Till the end of time
When you love somebody
Always on my mind (No one needs you more than I)

I Wasn't The One (Who Said Goodbye) lyrics - Peter Cetera (with Agnetha Fältskog)

Your eyes and my eyes haven't talked in quite a while
Seems like a lifetime since I walked beside your smile
There's a dark cloud that's hanging above
Memories never lie
Still we talk about the way that it was
And I think we both know the feelings haven't died

I wasn't the one who said goodbye, oh no
I wasn't the one who disappeared in the night
And I won't be the one to say that we can't try
Da Da

Your touch and my touch haven't spoken for some time
You say we've both changed and your always on my mind
I can tell you that it's over and done but I would only lose
Being close to the one that I want
So go on and ask me if I'm still in love with you

I wasn't the one who said goodbye, oh no
I wasn't the one who disappeared in the night
And I won't be the one to say that we can't try
Da Da

There was no need for you to ask - please don't ask
You oughta know by now, ooo babe, I want you back

I wasn't the one who said goodbye, oh no
I wasn't the one who disappeared in the night

I wasn't the one who said goodbye, oh no
I wasn't the one who disappeared in the night

She Doesn't Need Me Anymore lyrcics - Peter Cetera

Don't know when she started changing
Don't know how it's come to this
Seems like yesterday she was in my arms, begging for a kiss
Now the winds of change are blowin'
And they're taking her away
I will do my best not to hold her back,
But there's nothing more to say

She doesn't need me
She's gonna leave me
She needs some time on her own
I should have told her
Now I can't hold her
Wish it could be like before
But she doesn't need me anymore

It's so hard to watch belive me
It's so hard to be alone
I just hope and pary that there'll come a day,
She'll find the road back home

She doesn't need me
She's gonna leave me
She needs some time on her own
I should have told her
Now I can't hold her
Wish it could be like before
But she doesn't need me anymore

If I pretend to be happy, I'd only be fooling myself
'Cause here in my heart I know that I'm dying
And it's tearing me apart, baby I'm crying

I should have told her
Now I can't hold her
Wish it could be like before
But she doesn't need me now

Wish it could be like before
But she doesn't need me anymore

Baby, What A Big Surprise lyrics - Peter Cetera

(originally by Chicago)

Right before my very eyes
I thought that you were only fakin' it
And like before my heart was takin' it

Baby what a big surprise
Right before my very eyes

Yesterday it seemed to me
My life was nothing more than wasted time
But here today you've softly changed my mind

Baby what a big surprise
Right before my very eyes
Baby what a big surprise

Just to be alone
Was a little more than I could take
Then you came to stay
Hold me in the morning
Love me in the afternoon
Help me find my way

Baby what a big surprise
Right before my very eyes
Baby what a big surprise

Baby what a big surprise
Right before my very eyes
Baby what a big surprise

(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight lyrics - Peter Cetera (with Crystal Bernard)

Feel your breath on my shoulder
And I know we couldn't get any closer
I don't wanna act tough, I just wanna fall in love
As we move into the night I go crazy
Thinking how it's gonna be with you baby
I don't wanna play rough I've been loving you enough
Oh Baby

[Chorus]
I wanna take forever tonight
Wanna stay in this moment forever
I'm gonna give you all the love that I've got
I wanna take forever tonight
Fill you up, fill you up with love
When we close the door all I need is in your eyes
ooooo I wanna take forever tonight

Touch my lip, I'm on fire
You're the only one I'll ever desire
Turn the light down low, make the world go slow
When I'm holding you tonight it's so easy
Nothing moves me like you do when you tease me
And to rush would be a crime
I just wanna spend some time with you baby

[Chorus]
I wanna take forever tonight
Wanna stay in this moment forever
I'm gonna give you all the love that I've got
I wanna take forever tonight
Fill you up, fill you up
Give you all my love tonight
When we close the door all I need is in your eyes
wo ooo- I, wanna take forever tonight

And when I'm here beside you
I wanna see whay drives you out of your mind (oh baby)
I never wanna leave I only wanna be with you
'CauseI love how you feel your love is so real

[Chorus]
oh ya know
I wanna take forever tonight
Wanna stay in this moment forever (moment forever)
I'm gonna give you all the love that I've got
I wanna take forever tonight
Wanna stay in this moment forever (moment forever)
I'm gonna give you all the love that I've got
'Cause I can't live without you

After All lyrics - Peter Cetera (with Cher)

Well, here we are again
I guess it must be fate
We've tried it on our own
But deep inside we've known
We'd be back to set things straight

I still remember when
Your kiss was so brand new
Every memory repeats
Every step I take retreats
Every journey always brings me back to you

After all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And after all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me
After all

When love is truly right (this time it's truly right)
It lives from year to year
It changes as it goes
Oh, and on the way it grows
But it never disappears

After all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And after all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me
After all

Always just beyond my touch
You know I needed you so much
After all, what else is livin' for?

After all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
And after all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me
After all

S.O.S. lyrics - Peter Cetera (with Ronna Reeves)

(originally by ABBA)


Where are those happy days
They seem so hard to find
I tried to reach for you
But you have closed your mind
Whatever happened to our love
I wish I understood
It used to be so nice
Used to be so good

So when you're near me
Darling can't you hear me
S.O.S.
The love you gave me
Nothing else can save me

S.O.S.

When you're gone
How can I even try to go on
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on
You seem so far away - though you are standing near
You made me feel alive but something died I fear
I really tried to make it out
I wish I understood
What happened to our love
It used to be so good

album: "One Clear Voice" (1995)

The End Of Camelot lyrics - Peter Cetera

Here I go again
Driving to the edge of town
Need to be alone when I'm thinking
With no one else around
I've always been a dreamer
And from here I dream a lot
And now I see the end of Camelot

[chorus]
If anyone could have a change of heart
Maybe you could change your mind
But if you're giving up - If you're letting go
Don't let me be the last to know

Here I go again
Walking down the same old streets
I don't wanna see anybody
I wanna be discreet

I'm a firm believer
And I once believed in you
But now I can't believe all the things
You're putting me through

[chorus]

I'm not thinking straight - I'm not feeling great
I'm not sleeping too well
I'm not doing what I know I can - I can't help myself
Only time will tell

[chorus]

Faithfully lyrics - Peter Cetera

Some say it's just the nature of the beast
When you love somebody so passionately
Time has a way stealing
That raging fire you're feeling
Leaving the ashes laying at your feet

Those fools of little faith will never know
Those higher places two hearts can go
Where time is standing still
And love will burn until
The heaven and the earth have come and gone

This fire inside for you is constant as the morning star
And you will be forever in my heart
As long as there's a river searching for an endless sea
I will always love you... faithfully

Tonight we'll raise a glass to lovers, across the ages
We'll hold each other and toast to the day
When history (is) said and done and we'll still stand as one
Some things were never meant to fade away

This fire inside for you is constant as the morning star
And you will be forever in my heart
As long as there's a river searching for an endless sea
I will always love you ...faithfully

This fire inside for you is constant as the morning star
And you will be forever in my heart
As long as there's a river searching for an endless sea
I will always love you... faithfully

(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight lyrics - Peter Cetera

Feel your breath on my shoulder
And I know we couldn't get any closer
I don't wanna act tough, I just wanna fall in love
As we move into the night I go crazy
Thinking how it's gonna be with you baby
I don't wanna play rough I've been loving you enough
Oh Baby

[Chorus]
I wanna take forever tonight
Wanna stay in this moment forever
I'm gonna give you all the love that I've got
I wanna take forever tonight
Fill you up, fill you up with love
When we close the door all I need is in your eyes
ooooo I wanna take forever tonight

Touch my lip, I'm on fire
You're the only one I'll ever desire
Turn the light down low, make the world go slow
When I'm holding you tonight it's so easy
Nothing moves me like you do when you tease me
And to rush would be a crime
I just wanna spend some time with you baby

[Chorus]
I wanna take forever tonight
Wanna stay in this moment forever
I'm gonna give you all the love that I've got
I wanna take forever tonight
Fill you up, fill you up
Give you all my love tonight
When we close the door all I need is in your eyes
wo ooo- I, wanna take forever tonight

And when I'm here beside you
I wanna see whay drives you out of your mind (oh baby)
I never wanna leave I only wanna be with you
'CauseI love how you feel your love is so real

[Chorus]
oh ya know
I wanna take forever tonight
Wanna stay in this moment forever (moment forever)
I'm gonna give you all the love that I've got
I wanna take forever tonight
Wanna stay in this moment forever (moment forever)
I'm gonna give you all the love that I've got
'Cause I can't live without you

Apple Of Your Daddy's Eye lyrics - Peter Cetera

I remember when you were born
I felt like one lucky
Son of a gun

And when you turned into two
I was so happy
When you said I love you

Held you in my arms so tight
I'd never forget
The best years of my life

[chorus]
Apple of your daddy's eye
Wanna be the one to hold you in the night
Apple of your daddy's eye
Oh, oh sleep tight
Don't you worry gonna be alright

I remember when you were three
You were so lovely
So very pretty

And when you turned into four
I finally realized
What God put her here for

[chorus]

If I had my way
Time would stand still
You'd stay as sweet as you are
But time waits for no one
It never will
Your gonna leave me soon enough
I'm just sad 'cause you're growing up

Held you in my arms so tight
I'd never forget
The best years of my life

[chorus]

Don't stop ever lovin' me because
You're the apple of your daddy's eye

[repeat and fade]

One Clear Voice lyrics - Peter Cetera

The whole world is talking
Drowning out my voice
How can I hear myself
With all this noise
But all this confusion
Just disappears
When I find a quiet place
Where I can hear

[chorus]
One clear voice
Calling out for me to listen
One clear voice
Whispers words of wisdom
I close my eyes
'Till I find what I've been missing
If I'm very still, I will hear
One clear voice

I'm always searching
For which path to take
Sometimes I'm so afraid
To make mistakes
From somewhere inside me
Stronger than my fears
Just like the sound of music
To my ears, I hear

[chorus]

One Clear Voice lyrics - Peter Cetera

The whole world is talking
Drowning out my voice
How can I hear myself
With all this noise
But all this confusion
Just disappears
When I find a quiet place
Where I can hear

[chorus]
One clear voice
Calling out for me to listen
One clear voice
Whispers words of wisdom
I close my eyes
'Till I find what I've been missing
If I'm very still, I will hear
One clear voice

I'm always searching
For which path to take
Sometimes I'm so afraid
To make mistakes
From somewhere inside me
Stronger than my fears
Just like the sound of music
To my ears, I hear

[chorus]

Wanna Be There lyrics - Peter Cetera

I wanna be there
When you turn out the lights
I wanna be there

But I'm here on this lonely highway
In the middle of nowhere

I wanna hold you
If you wake up in the night
I wanna hold you

I wanna be there in the morning
I wanna touch you
'Cause you know tonight
There's nowhere else that I would rather be
I'm not the same when you're not here with me
Close your eyes and say a little prayed
And baby I'm gonna be there

I wanna be there
I wanna be there
Wanna be there in the morning
Oh, I wanna be there

The Lucky Ones lyrics - Peter Cetera

Sometimes you're sentimental
I know exactly what to do
And if I'm temperamental
You calm me down and you pull me through

[chorus]
We are the lucky ones
We have one another
When the end of the day has come
I return to you

Life can be so demanding
Sometimes it's hard to make it through
It's love and understanding
You give to me, I give to you

[chorus]

Our own fairy tale
Our favorite bedtime story
One that we won't forget
We fell in love
We knew from the start
We'd always be together
The first time that we met
Can't forget

[chorus]

All alone in the setting sun
I'll have you and you'll have me

Still Getting Over You lyrics - Peter Cetera

Since you went away
Can't face the day
Just can't face it on my own
Try to be strong, try to carry on
With a broken heart in an empty home

Lying awake half the night without sleeping
Hopelessly thinking of you
Here in my heart I have to admit it's true
I'm still getting over you

I begged you not to leave
I asked you not to run away
Oh but you wouldn't listen
I couldn't change your mind
So you left me here behind
Oh how I miss your touch
And your tender kissing
Lying awake half the night without sleeping
Hopelessly thinking of you
Deep down inside I hate to admit it's true
But I'm still getting over you

Lying awake half the night without sleeping
Hopelessly thinking of you
Here in my heart I have to admit it's true
There's nothing I can do
I'm still getting over you

Still Getting Over You lyrics - Peter Cetera

Since you went away
Can't face the day
Just can't face it on my own
Try to be strong, try to carry on
With a broken heart in an empty home

Lying awake half the night without sleeping
Hopelessly thinking of you
Here in my heart I have to admit it's true
I'm still getting over you

I begged you not to leave
I asked you not to run away
Oh but you wouldn't listen
I couldn't change your mind
So you left me here behind
Oh how I miss your touch
And your tender kissing
Lying awake half the night without sleeping
Hopelessly thinking of you
Deep down inside I hate to admit it's true
But I'm still getting over you

Lying awake half the night without sleeping
Hopelessly thinking of you
Here in my heart I have to admit it's true
There's nothing I can do

S.O.S. lyrics - Peter Cetera (with Ronna Reeves)

(originally by ABBA)
Where are those happy days
They seem so hard to find
I tried to reach for you
But you have closed your mind
Whatever happened to our love
I wish I understood
It used to be so nice
Used to be so good

So when you're near me
Darling can't you hear me
S.O.S.
The love you gave me
Nothing else can save me

S.O.S.

When you're gone
How can I even try to go on
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on
You seem so far away - though you are standing near
You made me feel alive but something died I fear
I really tried to make it out
I wish I understood
What happened to our love
It used to be so good

And I Think Of You lyrics - Peter Cetera

Where did you go - why did you run
What did you need from me you felt we were missing
Now you never write - and you never call

What did you want - I couldn't give
You should've told me baby I would have listened
Why did you leave - when we had it all

And I think of you
Yes I think of you

[chorus]
Everywhere I go - anytime of the day
Every move I make - every word that I say
If I let myself I get carried away
When I think of you
I still think of you

Time on my hands doesn't seem right
I'll never get used to this single life
And now I wonder what you're doing tonight

[bridge]
We got away from it all
In a house upon the hill
I loved you then and I always will
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh

Happy Man lyrics - Peter Cetera

(originally by Chicago)

Merely by chance
Very unsuspecting
You caught my heart
Unprotecting me
Now I've fallen in love with you

Just when I thought
Life was free and easy
You came along to me
Soft and breezy
Now I've fallen in love with you

[chorus]
And for the first time in my life
I know what it's like to be a happy man
Happy man
And for the first time in my life
You've given me something I can't understand
Now that I'm a happy man

Be with me now
Love me forever
Leaving you lady
Is something that I'd never do
I've fallen in love with you

All of my life it seems I have waited
Now I can say all these words I have stated are true
I've fallen in love with you
I've fallen in love with you

album: "World Falling Down" (1992)

Restless Heart lyrics - Peter Cetera

I don't wanna lose you
I don't want you walking away
We're so good together
Tell me it's forever
'Cause I want you to stay

I'll be damned if
I'm living without you
And as long as I live
You will know

I just wanna build
My world around you
Don't want you to go

Don't leave me here
With my restless heart
The one you fill with the emotion
Baby right from the start
'Cause the hardest part is being alone
With my restless heart
Hmmm, with my restless heart

Tell me where you want me
Anytime, I don't care
Tell me when you need me
'Cause baby when you need me
I will be right there
(I will be right there)

I'll be damned if
I'm living without you
And as long as I live
You will know

I will never build
A wall around you
And I don't want you to go

Don't leave me here
With my restless heart
The one you fill with the emotion
Baby right from the start
And the hardest part is being alone
With my restless
With my restless
With my restless heart

I'll be damned if
I'm living without you
And as long as I live
You will know

I just wanna build
My world around you
I don't want you to go

Don't leave me here
With my restless heart
The one you fill with the emotion
Baby right from the start
'Cause the hardest part is being alone
With my restless
With my restless
With my restless heart

Don't leave me here
With my restless heart
The one you fill with the emotion
Baby right from the start
'Cause the hardest part is being alone
With my restless heart
With my restless

Don't leave me here
With my restless heart
The one you fill with the emotion
Baby right from the start
'Cause the hardest part is being alone
With my restless
With my restless
With my restless heart

Even A Fool Can See lyrics Peter Cetera

One big happy family
Together the rest of our lives
As far as our friends were concerned
Everything seemed right

But that's when she told me
She said me it was time to move on
Just something that she kept inside
That told me the thrill was gone

And now I can't believe
I can't believe it's over
Suddenly it's plain to see
She's leaving me and

Even a fool can see
There's nothing left between us
I knew all along something was wrong
But I did my best to deny it
And now I can't go home
She wants to be alone so
Tell anyone who misses me that I'm alright
Even a fool can see

There were times we had nothing
And yet somehow we laughed through it all
There are moments I'll never forget
And some I wouldn't care to recall

And still I can't believe
I can't believe it's over
Suddenly it's plain to see
She's doesn't need me

Even a fool can see
There's nothing left between us
I knew all along that something was wrong
But I did my best to deny it
And now I can't go home
She wants to be alone so
Tell anyone who misses me that I'm alright
Even a fool can see

Nothing more to talk about
It's over when it's over
In the end you both stop trying
In the end it's oh so sad
And you are crying

And now I can't go home
She wants to be alone so
Tell anyone who misses me that I'm alright
Even a fool can see

Won't ya tell me that I'm alright
Even a fool like me

Woo ooo I'm alright
Even a fool can see
Whoa ooo ooo ooo

Feels Like Heaven lyrics - Peter Cetera (with Chaka Khan)

All through my wandering years
I always said
I was biding my time
All alone in the dark
I'd faced my fears
That no other heart would come to mine

At first when you found me
It took me a while
'til I realised
Why I felt weak
When you were around
Why I couldn't speak
When I looked in your eyes

All this time
I've been searching
Until you, I was lost in my dreams
And I never knew that love
Could feel like heaven
Watching over me

Wherever you are
Invisible hands reach over the miles
For every wish
You make to the stars
There's one silent kiss
I send to the sky

All this time
I've been searching
Until you I was lost in my dreams
And I [pause] never knew that love could feel like heaven
Watching over me

Everything's changed
Since you came my way
(Since you came my way)
You put the colour
In a world of grey
And you make the love
That carries me away

All this time
I've been searching
Until you
I was lost in my dreams
And I never knew that love could
Feel like heaven
Watching over me
You know that it feels like heaven
Watching over me

Watching over me

Feels like heaven

Wild Ways lyrics - Peter Cetera

You and me
We were the last of the line
Young and free
We were two of a kind

We ran the streets together
The night would last forever
Oh do you remember when

Whatever happened to our wild ways
The hungry beat of our younger days
We swore we'd never let them get away
But so long to our wild ways

You and me
Driving to the ocean at night
Running free
Trying to stay ahead of the light

The road ran through the morning
Time passed without a warning sign
Oh we were the reckless kind

Whatever happened to our wild ways
The hungry beat of our younger days
We swore we'd never let them get away
But so long to our wild ways

Baby we could be free once again
I'll take you away from this town
You know I won't let you down
You know I won't let you down

Whatever happened to our wild ways
The hungry beat of our younger days

We swore we'd never let them get away
But so long to our wild ways

World Falling Down lyrics - Peter Cetera

Well I never thought life would be easy
You can take it from me it's not easy
When you're living on your own
And now I face it one day at a time
Then I try to rise each time I fall
Try to find a way of getting through it all

[chorus]
I used to believe in you
Now I need someone else to turn to
And though it's only a matter of time
Then I find that when you lose the magic
Suddenly your world comes falling down
All around you
And though it seems so tragic
Even when there's no one else around
You hear the sound
Of another world that's falling down

Leaving your memories behind me
Hoping that nothing reminds me
Praying that I can forget
And even now I take it one step at a time
And now I face the future eye to eye
I know it won't be easy, but I'll get by

[chorus]
[chorus]
[fade]

Man In Me lyrics - Peter Cetera

There's a man in me who's lost his way
And he searches for his pride
He's confused by who he's told to be
'Cause he feels the beast inside

He is troubled by the changing times
And he fears his dreams have died
There's a man that's waited
Hoping to be liberated

There's a man in me who
I wanna save
Revive his dignity
Free from his cage
And release the man in me who
Cries for the day
He will be let out
And show us the way
I believe there's a man in me

I have lived inside my mother's eyes
I have felt my father's heart
I am torn between the dark and light
But I won't be torn apart

'Cause there's a man in me who's unafraid
Who only now can feel his rage
He's been taught to hide it
But he can no longer fight it

There's a man in me who
I wanna save
Revive his dignity
Free from his cage
And release the man in me who
Cries for the day
He will be let out
And show us the way
I believe there's a man in me

Here we are
I didn't think we'd get this far
We were overdue
When it's time
To understand the man
Then I can love
The woman in you

There's a man that's waited
Hoping to be liberated

There's a man in me who
I wanna save
Revive his dignity
Free from his cage
And release the man in me who
Cries for the day
He will be let out
And show us the way
I believe there's a man in me

Where There's No Tomorrow lyrics - Peter Cetera

Didn't want to face a long hot summer
Didn't want to spend another lonely night
Didn't want to stay until I met you
You could tell that we were made for each other
Something in the air and the time was right
Came into my life, oh, I can't forget you

I don't want to leave tomorrow
Yes I said it all inside of a letter
That I put in your hand when we walked in the sand
Don't you understand

I don't want to go where there's no tomorrow
You go your way, I'll go mine
Each one missing what they left behind
I don't wanna go where there's no tomorrow
Help me try to make a dream come true
I don't wanna leave if I can't be with you

Wouldn't ever change a thing for a minute
Seems the waters always deeper when you're in it
That's the way it goes
Not the way I planned it

I don't want to leave without you
I don't want to go if you won't follow
Told you once, tell you once again
I don't want this summer to ever end
Gonna be there when I can

The Last Place God Made lyrics - Peter Cetera

I've seen the best of times
I've seen the worst of times
'Been around and I've taken my chances
(But) I could never be tied down
Too many questions--not enough answers

Then I laid eyes on you
I knew right there and then
This would be more than a passing encounter
My fate is bound to yours
I've found a cause right here

And if this is the last place God made
And yours is the last face I see
Just feeling close to you
That's good enough for me

We've seen the best of times
We've seen the worst of times
Been through hell and high water together
Diamond bright and tear stained mem'ries
These are the times I'll remember forever

If you believe in me--like I believe in you
Without a care for the why or the wherefore
I will be there for you
And you'll be there for me

And If this is the last place God made
And yours is the last face I see
Just feeling close to you
It's good enough for me

If this is the last place God made
You know it's the only place I want to be
Just feeling close to you
That's good enough for me

If this is the last place God made
You know it's the only place I want to be
Just feeling close to you
It's good enough for me

Dip Your Wings lyrics - Peter Cetera

If you see me coming up an open road
With an empty glass and a single rose
Take a turn towards the shifting light
There you'll see my shadow lost in the night

Endless flight has no directions now
To a coward's kiss from a hero's vow
If I could find the words, I'd pick up the phone
If I was half a man, I wouldn't sleep alone

Send me no more angels on a restless wind
All I ever wanted were the simple things
If a love like ours means anything
Show me a sign, honey, dip your wings

Oh you shook your head like a wild horse
Beneath the southern cross in the frozen North
Oh when our bodies touched on that burning beach
I could have sworn that heaven was within our reach

Send me no more angels on a restless wind
All I ever wanted were the simple things
If a love like ours means anything
Show me a sign, honey, dip your wings

Time just crawls here behind my eyes
If the scar heals, can our love survive
Life's only purpose seems so distant now
If there's a chance at all won't you show me how

Send me no more angels on a restless wind
All I ever wanted were the simple things
If a love like ours means anything
Show me a sign, honey, dip your wings

Have You Ever Been In Love? lyrics - Peter Cetera (originally by Leo Sayer)

In the morning light
Half awake and half asleep
Have you ever laid there thinking
Was it all a dream?
But you reach out and she's there
Every moment, everywhere
Have you ever been in love?

Have you ever felt
How far a heart can fall
Have you ever stayed up waiting
For a telephone call
Just to hear her say hello
'Cause you miss each other so
Have you ever been in love?

Have there been times to laugh
And times you really want to cry
Finding reasons to believe her
'Cause you'd die a little if she lied
And when in times of doubt
Have you ever tried to work it out
But still she leaves you wondering
What it's all about

And when she's far away

Have you ever felt the need to stray
And tried and then discovered
It just doesn't pay
'Cause with her, you can be true
And with her, you can be you
Have you ever been in love?

Have there been times to laugh
And times you really want to cry
Finding reasons to believe her
'Cause you'd die a little if she lied
And when in times of doubt
Have you ever tried to work it out
But still she leaves you wondering
What it's all about

And when the night comes down
Can you call your house a home
Do you dream you're still together
And wake up alone
Have you ever been in love
The way that I'm in love
Have you ever been in love?

album: "One More Story" (1988)

Best Of Times lyrics - Peter Cetera

Things get bad, times get tough
Everybody knows
You gotta be a little stronger
Just to have the things you need
Everybody knows
If you try a little harder
You're gonna live a whole lot longer

Had enough of burnin' up the midnight hour
Going out and stayin' far too long

[chorus]
You got to believe in something
When you believe in something
These are the best of times
You got to have faith in someone
When you have faith in someone
These are the best of times

Don't give up, can't give in
Never lose a minute
It's a long hard road back from nowhere
Love is not what you take out
It's what you put back in it
Take you chance, there's no doubt
Everything will all work out

See my way, I know where I'm goin'
I know I'd never think that I'd ever give up
I want it all as soon as I can
Right where I am

[chorus]

One Good Woman lyrics - Peter Cetera

I am so in love with you
I just can't deny it
Everybody knows I can't deny it
Everybody knows
You can read me like a book
Just like a fortune teller
Everybody needs a fortune teller
Telling you the very truth

You bring me feelin'
You bring me fire
You give me love that's taking me higher
Just goes to prove
What one good woman can do

You bring out the best in me
With love and understanding
Anytime I need some understanding
You are always there

And if I ever lose my way
You're always there to guide me
Anyone can see you're here inside me
Anyone can see it

You bring me feelin'
You bring me fire
You give me love that's taking me higher
Just goes to prove
What one good woman can do

You fill me with hope
Love and devotion
You taught me how to show my emotion
Just goes to prove
What one good woman can do

This is our time, we have it all
We have a way of knowing if we're heading for a fall
We'll work it out and get it right
And when I get home to you
You're such a sight for my poor eyes

This is our time, we have it all
When I come home at night
You're such a sight for my poor eyes

You bring me feelin'
You bring me fire
You give me love that's taking me higher
Just goes to prove
What one good woman can do

You fill me with hope
Love and devotion
You taught me how to show my emotion
Just goes to prove
What one good woman can do

[Repeat]

Peace Of Mind lyrics Peter Cetera

Every time I have it made
I let it rain on my parade
I need a star that doesn't fade
When I open my eyes
Everything is clear to see
You've given me a destiny
I know there's something left for me
And I found it this time

[chorus]
I don't want it all, I just want a little bit
And I'll never stop 'til I get to it

Being with a woman like you
Is all I ever wanted to do
Give me something I can hold on to
Then I'll have it all

Find a little place in the sun
Won't you tell me I'm the chosen one
Say you need me when the day is done
Then I'll have enough
To get me through my life

[chorus]

I never will reget it
'Cause I'm having the time of my life
I can fly on the wings of our love here in the night
Oh, it hurts if I let it
But it's something I'd rather forget
Now the past isn't holding me down
Oh, don't you know
I've learned to let it go

Heaven Help This Lonely Man lyrics - Peter Cetera

Not too long ago when she was mine
I thought we would be together 'til the end of time
That's the way it goes when you're in love
Since she's gone there's no one else I'm thinking of

[chorus]
I need her to stay with me
Lay me down and pray for me
Now I know just where I stand
Heaven help this lonely man

There will never be anyone else
Never be another one to take her place
Might as well give up, I can't go on
Never find another one to fill this empty space

[chorus]

When she came to me she opened my eyes
Suddenly life was worth living
Now it's over for me I realize
Nothing's the same since she's gone
And I can't go on

[repeat]

Save Me lyrics - Peter Cetera

Man all alone, caught in raging water
Man overboard, caught in a terrible storm
Throw me the rope, pull me out of trouble
I need someone, someone to keep me warm
Why don't you save me
I'm burning with desire
Why won't you save me
Don't leave me all alone
And it's all right
Wrap me up, baby won't you take me home

Forty below, high up a lonely mountain
Slipping down, baby I'm sinking fast
Throw me the rope, pull me out of this trouble
S.O.S. don't think I'm gonna last

Why don't you save me
I'm burning with desire
Why won't you save me
Come on hold me tight
And it's all right
Don't you know we're gonna have fun tonight

Holding Out lyrics - Peter Cetera

There's nothing outside my window
But the sound of the pouring rain
It oughta be breaking my heart
But I feel no pain
Trying to pick up the station
That'll carry me through this night
Got a fire to keep me warm
'Til I got you in my arms

Holding out, dug in deep
I got an island that I'm gonna keep
Close my eyes but I know I won't sleep
Holding out
Oh yeah
I know love won't forget me, I gotta keep holding out

Girl, I've been dreaming about you
For the better part of my life
At least I can make it without you
One more night

I'm not afraid of the thunder
I won't run away from the storm
Let the stars fall down and break
I don't care how long it takes

Holding out, dug in deep
I got an island that I'm gonna keep
Close my eyes but I know I won't sleep
Holding out
Oh yeah
I know love won't forget me, I gotta keep holding out

There's no other love in the world
I could want any more

Holding out, dug in deep
I got an island that I'm gonna keep
Close my eyes but I know I won't sleep
Holding out
Oh yeah
I know love won't forget me, I gotta keep holding out

Body Language (There In The Dark) lyrics - Peter Cetera

Moment by moment, day after day
Trying your best to forget
It's all behind you, it's part of the past
You've got no time for regrets
Time to start over with somebody new
You've got nothing more to lose
Out for the evening, dressed for the kill
Leaving your troubles behind
Dangerous places, dangerous times
Leave with the first one you find
Live for the moment, who cares if it's right
Who needs tomorrow, you've got tonight

There in the dark, under covers of love
Body language is taking you somewhere you shouldn't go
First name the last thing that you need to know

In the morning you're out on the street
Now's not the time for regrets
Some things are done for the thrill of it all
Some things you'll never forget
Live for the moment, who cares if it's right
Who needs tomorrow when you've got tonight

There in the dark, under covers of love
Body language is taking you somewhere you shouldn't go
First name the last thing that you need to know

You Never Listen To Me lyrics - Peter Cetera

You say not now, it's too late
Now's not the time, it can wait
You never listen to me
Some things are hard to forget
It's time to do something you might regret
You never listen to me

I think that you must be blind
Haven't you noticed that I'm not around
Waisting your precious time

All that I want
Is knowing that someone will notice me
I can't go on
Knowing that you never bother to listen to me

Losing the will to survive
You never act like you know I'm alive
You never listen to me

All that I need
Is knowing that someone remembers me
I can't go on
Knowing that you never bother to listen to me

Scheherazade lyrics - Peter Cetera

He was the sultan of Samarcand
He had a harem of dancing girls at his command
He owned all the eye could see
Something was wrong, he wasn't happy
And then it happened much to his surprise
The loveliest woman he'd ever seen
He asked her name and she replied
Scheherazade

She was the daughter of the Grand Vizier
A real beauty with the heart of gold, she was so sincere
She made a date with destiny
Marry the king, make him happy

He was enchanted on their wedding night
Just a captive under her spell
Spending a thousand and one Arabian nights

All of his body tingled with delight
Hearing the stories she loved to tell
She was a vision, such a lovely sight
Scheherazade

He made a promise on the morning star
He would change, throw away his scimitar
So she came to stay
And that's the why the story goes
Until this very day

One More Story lyrics - Peter Cetera

One more story
Then it's time for bed
One more fairy tale
Then rest your weary head
One more kiss, I'll turn out the lights
Everything's gonna be all right
I'll still be here when you wake up in the morning
Close your eyes, say goodnight
Go to sleep now
You've had a busy day
Hold me in your dreams
I won't be far away
One more kiss then I'll turn out the lights
Everything's gonna be all right
I'll still be here when you wake up in the morning
Close your eyes, say goodnight

I can't believe just how fast you're growing
I'm gonna cry when you're old enough
To go and be on your own
But until that very moment
Everything's gonna be all right
You'll still be here when I wake up in the morning
Close your eyes, say goodnight
Everything's gonna be all right

album: "Solitude/Solitaire" (1986)

Big Mistake lyrics - Peter Cetera

Keeps them all waiting
They're standing in line
He never has to worry about being alone
He's taking his own sweet time
The man's mighty hot
Believe it or not
Every woman's after what the big boy's got
They know it's all a lie but they're taking their shot

He is such a smooth-talking man
They never want to let him go
He'll be gone when the morning comes
Then they'll be the first to know

It's just a big mistake
Such a big mistake
Well, it won't be the first
It definitely won't be the last one you make
Just a big mistake

Sooner or later they're gonna find out
He never cares about the hearts he's breaking tonight
He's letting it all hang out
The man's mighty tough
Better leave before it starts to get too rough

He such a smooth-talking man
They never want to let him go
He'll be gone when the morning comes
Then they'll be the first to know

It's a big mistake
Such a big mistake
Well, it won't be the first
It definitely won't be the last one you make
Such a big mistake
Just a big mistake
Such a big mistake
Such a big mistake

You might think you oughta call him Mr. Right
Baby you might get a big surprise tonight
You might think you oughta call him Mr. Right
Baby you might get a big surprise tonight

In the morning when you find him gone
It's a big mistake
You know you've been lied to
In the morning when you know you're wrong
Such a big mistake
There's no one to cry to

In the morning when you find him gone
It's a big mistake
You know you've been lied to
In the morning when you're so alone
Such a big mistake
When you're so alone

In the morning when you find him gone
In the morning when you know you're wrong
In the morning when you find him gone
In the morning you'll be so alone, so alone

They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To lyrics - Peter Cetera

It's every young boy's fancy
It's there hidden deep in the heart of a man
It's just a feeling
They won't ever understand
They know they gotta have one
A brand new model and it's here today
And don't you know that she's made right here in the U.S.A.

[chorus]
Don't ever stop trying
Don't let her get away
They don't make 'em like they used to
I think they're better than before
It's more than physical attraction
Keeps you coming back for more

She's a home grown beauty
She's born and raised with a mind of her own
And once you find her
You'll never want to leave her alone
She's making you crazy
You can't live without her, she's here to stay
Don't you know that she lives right here in the U.S.A.

[chorus]

They don't make 'em like they used to
They're so much better than before

I'm so tired of hearing--(I'm so tired)
Some people say--(what people say)
Everything is moving much too fast
Things were better in the good old days
Let them have their opinions--(let them have...)
Never gonna change their mind--(they'll never change)
They lived a long time ago
When times were tough
And a real good woman was hard to find

They don't make 'em like they used to
I think they're better than before
It's more than physical attraction
That keeps you coming back for more

[chorus]

They don't make 'em like they used to
They're so much better than before

Glory Of Love lyrics - Peter Cetera

Tonight it's very clear
'Cause we're both lying here
There's so many things I wanna say
I will always love you
I would never leave you alone

Sometimes I just forget
Say things I might regret
It breaks my heart to see you crying
I don't wanna lose you
I could never make it alone

I am a man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you're dreaming of
We'll live forever
Knowing together
That we did it all for the glory of love

You keep me standing tall
You help me through it all
I'm always strong when you're beside me
I have always needed you
I could never make it alone

I am the man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero
You've been dreaming of
We'll live forever
Knowing together that we did it all
For the glory of love

It's like a knight in shining armor
From a long time ago
Just in time I will save the day
Take you to my castle far away

I am the man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero that your dreaming of
We're gonna live for ever
Knowing together
That we did it all for the glory of love

We'll live forever
Knowing together
That we did it all for the glory of love
We did it all for love

Queen Of The Masquerade Ball lyrics - Peter Cetera

She lays her cards out on the table
She always gets what she's going for--and a whole lot more
Got the movers and the shakers
Quaking inside their mohair shoes
After all there's nothing to lose

[chorus]
Cracking that whip
Making her own decisions
Taking no lip
Living with no conditions

There's only one thing that she's missing
She never tells anybody--she's missing it more and more each night
And though she cries when she's alone
By the morning she's ready to go
She's got the light

[chorus]

Everything's fine
Just as long as they do it her way
Living with style
She's got it all
Hail to the queen of the masquerade ball

And though she cries when she's alone
By the morning she's ready to go
She's got the light

[chorus]

Everything's fine
Just as long as they do it her way
Living with style
She's got it all
Hail to the queen of the masquerade ball

Daddy's Girl lyrics - Peter Cetera

When the sun goes down and it's getting late
You say it's time for bed
She just takes her time
Acting like she never heard a word you said.

Little baby wanna hold you tight
She don't ever wanna say good night
She's a lover, she wanna be Daddy's Girl.

When the morning comes
And it's time to go start another day
She won't let you leave, and she does her best
To try to make you stay.

Pretty baby gonna start to cry
She don't ever wanna say good bye
She's a lover, she wanna be Daddy's Girl.

She don't ever wanna be without you.
Never have to worry she won't doubt you.
Then she puts her head upon your shoulder.
Says she'll marry you when she get older.

When the time has come, and she's old enough
To be on her own
She won't understand why you're feelin' sad
Cause she's leaving you all alone.

Little woman gonna make you cry
You don't ever wanna say good bye
She's a lady, she'll always be Daddy's Girl.

Little woman gonna break your heart
Gonna miss her when you're both apart
She's a lady, but she'll always be Daddy's Girl.
She'll always be Daddy's Girl...

The Next Time I Fall lyrics - Peter Cetera (with Amy Grant)

Love, like a road that never end
How it leads me back again to heartache
I'll never understand

Darling, I put my heart up on the shelf
'Til the moment was right
And I told myself

Next time I fall in love
I'll know better what to do
Next time I fall in love
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The next time I fall in love
the next time I fall in love
It will be with you

Oh now, as I look into your eyes
Well, I wonder if it's wise to hold you
Like I've wanted to before

Tonight, ooh, I was thinking that you might
Be the one who breathes life
In this heart of mine

Next time I fall in love
I'll know better what to do
Next time I fall in love
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The next time I fall in love
the next time I fall in love
It will be with you

Next time I'm gonna follow through
And if it drives me crazy
I will know better why
The next time I try

Next time I fall in love
I'll know better what to do
Next time I fall in love
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The next time I fall in love
the next time I fall in love
It will be with you

Wake Up To Love lyrics Peter Cetera

Hey baby, you've got nothing to lose
Now's the time to slip away
Oh woman can't you see
I really want you here with me
Hey Mama, I can make you forget
What you ever saw in him
Don't understand
Why you wanna be with that man

The time is right so take it from me
You'll find out when we're alone
Good lovin' follows good company
There's no tellin' what I'll do, when I get next to you

Hey baby, if you look in my eyes
I won't let you get away
Oh woman don't you see
I'd rather have you here with me

Hey Mama, don't you tell me good night
Where's your curiosity
Don't understand
Why you wanna be with that man

The time is right so take it from me
You'll find out when we're alone
Good lovin' follows good company
There's no tellin' what I'll do, when I get next to you

I can't explain
Hope you feel the same
Wanna wake up to love
I know it's true
Can't get over you
Wanna wake up to love

The night is still young
We've got nothing but time
All alone
In our own paradise

The time is right so take it from me
You'll find out when we're alone
Good lovin' follows good company
There's no tellin' what I'll do, I just want to feel it too

I can't explain
Hope you feel the same
Wanna wake up to love
I know it's true
Can't get over you
Wanna wake up to love

Solitude/Solitaire lyrics - Peter Cetera

Lying here thinking of a place to hide
I've got to get away
There are times like this when I'm better off by myself
Stuck in a corner
Nothing more to lose, I'm a goner
I'm just chained by thoughts, surrounded by walls
And they're closing in around me

Lying here waiting for the chance to run
I need to isolate
There are times like this when I'd rather be left alone

Caught in a panic
Trying not to look like a manic

Got to move, got to go
Got to get out of here
Leave this all behind me

[chorus]
Solitude, Solitaire
No one will ever find me there
Solitude, Solitaire
Won't you give me some bread, give me some water
Solitude, Solitaire
No one will ever find me there
Got to find peace of mind, clear the air

Mass confusion
Leaving me with no solution
If you find I'm asleep, better leave me alone
I'll wake up when it's over

[chorus]

[chorus]

Won't you give me some bread, give me some water
Got to find peace of mind, clear the air

Only Love Knows Why lyrics - Peter Cetera

One more sad tomorrow
And I am not very good at hiding my sorrow
It's not the same without you
So alone and so afraid
I thought we had it made

What about us, what about the way
We were so in love
When we were together
I thought you'd never leave
Now I know this time you're gone forever

[Chorus:]
Only love can break your heart
Fill you with desire
And tear you all apart
Only love can make you cry
Only love knows why

One more night without you
I'm just trying to pretend
That you're coming back again
I know I never meant to doubt you
Oh no, we were young and we were free
Now I can't believe this has happened to me

What about us
What about the way
We were so in love
When we were together

[Chorus]

It's gonna be a long hard road without you
And there's one thing you should know
Tell me who will I turn to
When I get in trouble
Ooh really don't want you to go

Tell me who can I turn to
When I get in trouble
Baby please don't leave me
Can't you see, you won't believe me

[Chorus]

album: "Peter Cetera" (1981)

Livin' In The Limelight lyrics - Peter Cetera

Everybody wants to be a star
Living in the limelight
A big house and a fancy car
Living in the limelight

Everybody gonna know your name
Surely pleased to meet you
Ask you for your autograph
See your latest feature

In the middle of a midnight dream
Living in the limelight
See yourself on the silver screen
Living in the limelight

How you gonna keep 'em down on the farm
Never make 'em happy
How you gonna keep 'em close to home
Everybody's leavin', headin' for Hollywood

Everybody has a fantasy
Living in the limelight
A personality
Living in the limelight

Hypnotizin' the roar of the crowd
Never heard of stagefright
First one back for the curtain call
Fall in love with the spotlight

On the cover of a magazine
Living in the limelight
In your limousine
Living in the limelight

How you gonna keep 'em down on the farm
Never make 'em happy
How you gonna keep 'em close to home
Everybody's leavin', headin' for Hollywood

Everybody wants to be a star
Living in the limelight
A big house and a fancy car
Living in the limelight

Everybody gonna know your name
Living in the limelight
Say, gonna be pleased to meet you
Living in the limelight

Living in the lime
Living in the limelight
Living in the limelight
They go to Hollywood, be a star
Living in the limelight

I Can Feel It lyrics - Peter Cetera

You know there's something I gotta say
I can feel it, yeah yeah
And I'm old enough to do things my way
I can feel it, yeah yeah
*Once I get to you
I'm never gonna let you go
I can feel it
'Cause I love you so

Baby, baby, I just want you to know

You know there's something I gotta do
I can feel it, yeah yeah
I've just gotta get next to you
I can feel it, yeah yeah

[* Repeat]
Ooh wee, baby, I just want you to know

**The way you love me, child
Makes me feel good
Do I love (want) you, girl
Ooh it's understood
Every woman needs to love a good man

And child you're looking good
From everywhere I stand
Ooh wee, baby, you're drivin' me crazy
I can feel it, I can feel it

[*Repeat]
Let me tell you, baby
I just want you to know

[**Repeat]

Lookin' mighty good
From anywhere I stand

***I can feel it
Come here, baby, you're drivin' me crazy
I can feel it
Yeah yeah, you've got me climbin' up the wall

[***Repeat]
Climbin'

How Many Times lyrics - Peter Cetera

*How many tears have you cried
How many eyes have you dried
How many ways have you tried
And don't you get tired of people sayin'
How many times, how many times

How many dream have been bad
How many nights have been sad
How many days have you had
When you get tired of people sayin'
How many times, how many times
How many times, how many times

[*Repeat]

I said tired of people sayin'
Don't you get tired of people sayin'
How many times, how many times
How many times, how many times
How many times, times, times, times
Times, times, times, times, times

Holy Moly lyrics - Peter Cetera

Holy moly dynamite
Feelin' good so the time is right, you know
I'm too shy, don't let me down
I'm just a country boy from a town in Tupelo
I said I'm in love, can't you see
Come on.....make love to me
Holy moly dynamite
I'm gonna show you, baby
That tonight's the night, yeah yeah

Meet me tonight
You messin' with a mad desire
Meet me tonight
We're gonna set you're house on fire
Meet me tonight
I tell you, mama, it's alright
Meet me tonight, yeah yeah yeah yeah

Movin', groovin', hoochie coo
I'm gonna get down
I wanna get next to you
I said don't look back, take my advice
It's gettin' mighty late
And we've got a lot of things to do

*Meet me tonight
It's alright
I said holy moly dynamite
I'm gonna show you, baby
That tonight's the night
I said holy moly dynamite
I'm gonna show you

Baby, that's tonight's the night
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah

[*Repeat]
Gonna show you, pretty baby
That tonight's the night, yeah yeah

Said tonight's the night
Tonight's the night
Tonight's the night
Tonight's the night

Tonight's the night
[Repeat and fade with following]

Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Come here, baby
Don't you want me to love you.....

Mona Mona lyrics - Peter Cetera

I remember sayin'
She came out of nowhere
Like the devil in disguise
I believed it when she told me
That she loved me
.....tellin' lies
*Everybody knows her name
Mona Mona
Everybody knows her game
Mona Mona
She's gonna break your heart
Mona Mona
(She) Cut you right down
Then she'll tear you apart
Mona Mona

**You know you'd better try to forget it
You know you're gonna live to regret it
I'd really hate to be the one
To tell you so (I told you so)
Let me take the time to remind you
You're better off leavin' her behind you
I really think it's something
That you oughta know
You better let her go

Yeah yeah, let her go

[*Repeat]
[**Repeat]

Don't you think you'd better let her go
Let her go

On The Line lyrics - Peter Cetera

I was drivin' along at the end of the day
I was weary and so all alone
Looking ahead by the side of the road
What I saw was the sign "Telephone"
*Talking to you is something I need
More than I needed before
If I ever get through won't you give me the time
Won't you answer my call, won't you stay on the line

It's a moment of truth then a shadow of doubt
Now I need you to stay on the line
It's never as bad when we're talkin' it out
Now I need you to stay on the line

[Repeat *]

Answer my call, won't you stay on the line

I believe I have a right to say
What I wanna say
And I believe it but I'm keeping it to myself
I believe I have a right to do
What I wanna do

**All of my life, all of my life
All of my life, all of my life

I believe I have a right to be
Where I wanna be
I believe it and I wanna be there with y

Not Afraid To Cry lyrics - Peter Cetera

In the morning when I saw the light
On the letter you left in the night
After you had gone without saying goodbye
Here to tell you that I'm not afraid to cry
Oh, no oh, no
Tried to find you but I lost my way
Tried to tell you what I couldn't say
After you had gone without telling me why
I'm just here to tell you
That I'm not afraid to cry, oh no
And I'm not afraid to cry, oh no

*Not afraid to cry

And I'm not afraid to say
Doesn't seem the same
When you're not around
Now I'm here to tell you
That I'm going out today
Gonna pick-a-myself back up
Get my feet on the ground

[Repeat *]

I'm not afraid--[repeat]

Evil Eye lyrics - Peter Cetera

You've got an evil eye
And I wanna say mama
I can't face it for another day
You don't even try
And I wanna say baby
I can't take it when you're.......
*Makin' me hurry, makin' me wait
Takin' me early, leavin' me late
Shakin' my feelin', makin' me cry
Don't it sound funny
But I'm saying bye-bye

You've got an evil eye
And I wanna say mama
You can't see it any other way
All you do is lie
And I wanna say baby
You know I can't stand it when you're.......

[Repeat *]

I don't need what you're givin' me honey
You know I don't want
What you've got on your mind
I don't care if you're missin' my money
You know I don't care if you're stealin' me blind
I'll leave you behind

Oh well, leavin' you baby
So long bye-bye
Oh well, when you're drivin' me crazy
So long bye-bye
Oh well, don't believe it's funny
So long bye-bye

Practical Man lyrics - Peter Cetera

I've always been known as a practical man
Certainly one-of-a-kind
Then you came along with the wave of your hand
And suddenly young love is blind
I'll build you a house by the water
It's always been your fantasy
*Then I'll settle down for the rest of my life
Now that you're livin' with me, oh,
Now that you're livin' with me

I've always been known as the kind of a guy
Who runs off to hide from a dream
But you've got that good one I've never tried
And nothing's as hard as it seems
I'll build you a house by the mountains
It's always been your fantasy
[Repeat *]
Oh, you brighten my life
Fill me with a burnin' desire
Oh, you lighten my life
Touch me and I'm feelin' on fire
We're never ever gonna lose
This feeling that we're feeling tonight
oh, oh
We're never ever gonna let it happen
'Cause it wouldn't be right
Wouldn't be right

Oh, you lighten my life
Fill me with a burnin' desire
Oh, you brighten my life
Touch me and I'm feeling on fire
We're never ever gonna lose this feeling
That we're feeling tonight
oh, oh
We're never gonna ever let it happen
'Cause it wouldn't be right
oh, oh ,oh--[repeat]

Ivy Covered Walls lyrics - Peter Cetera

Maybe you can move into a cabin
And near a river down a lonely winding road
Friendly conversation
Then you read by candlelight
Every word of every story told
Maybe you can move into the castle
Surrounded by the ivy covered walls
Find a bit of paradise
Where no one bothers you
Only time they come is when you call

Something I never realized about the city
Once it's in your heart it's there to stay
When you close your eyes you realize
It's been there all along
Home is where you live and where you lay
Everywhere that you go it may seem funny
You can hide if you want, you can change your name

Everywhere I look, everyone I see
Everywhere it's all the same

Something I never realized about the country
Once it's in your heart it's there to stay
When you close your eyes you realize
It's been there all along
Home is where you live and where you lay
Everywhere that you go it may sound funny
You can hide if you want, you can change your name

Everywhere I look
Everyone I see
Everywhere it's all the same