Gitzi, Suzanne - Fallen Angel

Tracks

		Track Name	Length
	1	Fallen Angel	03:33
	2	The Runaround	03:28
	3	House Without a Soul	04:30
	4	Teardrops in the Rain	04:28
	5	Look Before You Leap	04:15
	6	The Test of Time	03:18
	7	Endless Night	03:32
	8	A Note on the Pillow	04:24
	9	A Hell of a Wake	03:52
	10	She's With you	04:18

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Suzanne Gitzi: lead and background vocals
Linda Kidder: background vocals
Robert Steininger: bodguitars, acoustic guitar, mandolin
Simon Kendall: piano, keyboards, accordion
Al Rodger: bass, acoustic/electric guitars, drums, percussion
Jim Manseau: pedal steel
Jim Woodyard: banjo, mandolin, drums
David Smith: electric guitar
Norm Fisher: bass
Frankie Rogers: fiddle
Pat Steward: drums
Shawn Soucy: drums
Daryl Burgess: drums

Produced by Al Rodger with Simon Kendall
Arranged by Doug Bennett, Al Rodger, and Simon Kendall
Engineered by Al Rodger, assisted by Simon Kendall
Executive producer: The Entertainment Group Inc
Recorded at Crosstown Studios, North Vancouver, B.C.
Additional recording at Beatty Lane Studios, Vancouver, B.C.
Digital assembly by Paul Baker
Design by Doug Bennett for The Entertainment Group Inc.
Photography by Hans Sipma
Graphics by Stanley Q. Woodyne
Manufactured by Big Dog Music Inc – Box 65400 Station ‘F’ Vancouver, B.C. V5N 5P3 Phone (604) 253-0372

Thanks to George Majoros, Shale Wrinch, and Mimi Northcott

Fallen Angel:
Another night of sweet surrender • Another love returned to sender • Another Mr Right who turned out so wrong • Oh so wrong • Another night of one night dances • Another string of bad romances • This heart of gold • Is losing its shine

Oh heaven knows I’m a lonely fallen angel • I lost control and tumbled from the sky • But no matter what life brings • I’m going to spread my wings • Tonight this fallen angel’s going to learn to fly

Another day of saying maybe • I can find someone to save me • You know I’ve cried too many tears • Oh those tears • I used to love without condition • I used love without suspicion • This heart is cold • But I won’t let it die

Oh heaven knows I’m a lonely fallen angel • I lost control and tumbled from the sky • But no matter what life brings • I’m going to spread my wings • Tonight this fallen angel’s going to learn to fly

The Runaround:
You told me that I was the only one • Late last night I drove by • Your lights were on – you were not alone • You were giving me the runaround • Telephone call comes early in the morning • Voice says “Sorry, I was so lonely” • Quit giving me • Quit giving me the runaround • Stop it boy • Quit giving me • Quit giving me • The runaround • Quit giving me • Quit giving me • I really want to try • Everything at the restaurant • Quit giving me • Quit giving me the runaround • Stop it boy • Quit giving me • Quit giving me the runaround

Sometimes I wonder if it is I want you so bad • Baby • That awful way you treat me • You lie and cheat me • You know you’re driving me mad

I give up • I quit • Boy this time it’s over • One minute you’re hot • The next the cold shoulder • Quit giving me • Quit giving me the runaround • Stop it boy • Quit giving me • Quit giving me the runaround

House Without a Soul:
I remember when that river flowed • It didn’t matter where we’d go • The house we had was made of living • The summer, winter, spring or fall • We had it made, we had it all • The house we had was made of giving • I never thought that we’d surrender • We’re still together but alone • And living like the great pretender • In this house that’s not a home

I’m tired of this house of vacant beauty • And I’m tired of being left out in the cold • I’m tired of this empty sense of duty • And I’m tired, oh so tired of this house without a soul

The years went by and things got worse • When every moment seems rehearsed • What’s the point in even talking • You lived your life and I lived mine • So dignified and so refined • You wonder that’s why I’m walking • The money must have made her blind • This house seems bigger than before • The easy life just made us lazy • We don’t talk anymore

I’m tired of this house of vacant beauty • And I’m tired of being left out in the cold • I’m tired of this empty sense of duty • And I’m tired, oh so tired of this house without a soul

I never thought that we’d surrender • We’re still together but alone • And living like the great pretender • In this house that’s not a home

I’m tired of this house of vacant beauty • And I’m tired of being left out in the cold • I’m tired of this empty sense of duty • And I’m tired, oh so tired of this house without a soul

Teardrops in the Rain:
I guess I should have learned to read the writings on the wall • I guess I should have seen the signs when you never called • I know I’ve made some big mistakes • I stumble and I fall • But when it came to loving you • I know I gave my all • Oh I’m standing in the rain • Don’t know if I’ll ever love again

One love is all I have to give • One love is the only way I live • And now I know • There’s nothing left to say • You’ve lied to me again • My love’s been washed away • Like teardrops in the rain

I always thought that love would be the ride that never ends • Sharing the secrets of our soul • Forever friends • Oh I’m standing in the rain • Don’t know if I’ll ever love again

One love is all I have to give • One love is the only way I live • And now I know • There’s nothing left to say • You’ve lied to me again • My love’s been washed away • Like teardrops in the rain

One love is all I have to give • One love is the only way I live • And now I know • There’s nothing left to say • You’ve lied to me again • Don’t look at me that way • There’s no one else to blame • You’ve washed my love away • Like teardrops in the rain

Look Before You Leap:
I took a drive back to my hometown • I had to see somebody there who meant more to me • Than anyone I’ve known • I was slowly losing ground • I see troubled water washing all over me • I nearly drowned • When I said, “Now Momma I’m in pain.” • We were sitting on her bed • We listened to the rain • This is what my momma said

“Love is a merry-go-round • Some days it’s a roller coaster • Some nights it’s a runaway train • Love can turn your head around • One day you’re on an angel’s shoulder • Next day you wear a ball and chain” • I remember momma sayin’ to me • “You better look before you leap”

I spent the night back in my hometown • My mom told me stories about her wilder days • And her wilder nights • She put me back onto solid ground • She made me see how love can be • Now I appreciate • It’s never black or white

She said, “Child it happened once to me • And I was just about your age • I never knew how love could be • And then I heard my momma say

‘Love is a merry-go-round • Some days it’s a roller coaster • Some nights it’s a runaway train • Love can turn your head around • One day you’re on an angel’s shoulder • Next day you wear a ball and chain’ • I remember momma sayin’ to me • ‘You better look before you leap’”

I remember sitting on her bed • While she wiped my tears away • As she gently held my hand • I heard my momma say “Love is a merry-go-round • Some days it’s a roller coaster • Some nights it’s a runaway train • Love can turn your head around • One day you’re on an angel’s shoulder • Next day you wear a ball and chain” • Now I know you can be • When you look before you leap

The Test of Time:
Tears are slowly falling • Down a face that’s worn by time • And as I sit here thinking • How your love’s been so unkind • Was it really worth it? • Did you need such a long line? • Was it just another test of time?

Beneath the sheets • A battleground of a life that’s gone astray • Is it worth the pain of leaving? • Is it worth the pain to stay? • A better woman might understand that love is rarely blind • A better woman might stand the test of time

Oh the promises were younger • So the love was unrefined • So many special moments • When those bells would always chime • Then something seemed to happen • So hard to define • That turned our love into a test of time

Beneath the sheets • A battleground of a life that’s gone astray • Is it worth the pain of leaving? • Is it worth the pain to stay? • A better woman might understand that love is rarely blind • A better woman might stand the test of time

Endless Night:
I am calling you to testify • Lay before you crimes I can’t deny • Tell the truth about the world outside • And all its dangers • I’m no stranger to its lies

Cold and bleak • Weak and weary • How I need to feel you near me • Oh I am calling • Can you hear me? • Help me end this endless night

I have broken every promise made • Taken silver for a life betrayed • Bought and sold my way • Across rivers of temptation • Forsaking any sense of grace

Cold and bleak • Weak and weary • How I need to feel you near me • Oh I am calling • Can you hear me? • Help me end this endless night

Now I stand here with end in sight • A foolish child that hungers for the light • Searching for the way to end the darkness and the sorrow • I hope and pray tomorrow • I’ll find a way to make it right

A Note on the Pillow:
She sits in the tavern and talks to the man at the table • Times have been hard but now there’s been some pretty good years • She says there’s a life to be made if they’re willin’ and able • She’s got no way of knowing she’s headed for a breakfast of tears

There’s a note on the pillow • When she wakes up at dawn • And she weeps like a willow • When she finds that he’s gone • And she tries to remember • What she did that was wrong • But nothing was wrong • The note on the pillow • Another sad song

Now he never could stand the pressure that came with the children • Standing still isn’t easy if you’ve been a travelling man • He never really believed in the life they were building • And the easy way’s the only way he understands

There’s a note on the pillow • When she wakes up at dawn • And she weeps like a willow • When she finds that he’s gone • And she tries to remember • What she did that was wrong • But nothing was wrong • The note on the pillow • Another sad song

Now some people dream of excitement in faraway places • And some people dream of the pleasures of everyday life • She found herself in the children and familiar faces • And he lost himself by stealing away in the night

There’s a note on the pillow • When she wakes up at dawn • And she weeps like a willow • When she finds that he’s gone • And she tries to remember • What she did that was wrong • But nothing was wrong • The note on the pillow • Another sad song

A Hell of a Wake:
My father had the voice and soul of a lion • He never really did believe in dying • He said there’s too much noise and too much time in this grief, honey I ain’t buying, no...

He said when I die turn the music way up • Take a couple of bucks and buy me a bottle of rye • Roll up the rug, get your feet on the floor • Dance up a storm • Then say goodbye

When they laid him down in a pinewood box • We stole his body but we never got caught • Propped him up at the kitchen table • Hey! • It was a hell of a wake

My father never did believe in grieving • In the band of life he was always leading • So we turned it up until the paint was peeling • And we went all night, man the room was reeling

Sister on guitar • A brother on spoons • Started out at noon and went until the break of day • We paid him back for all the good times • Dressed to the nines we sent him on his way

When they laid him down in a pinewood box • We stole his body but we never got caught • Propped him up at the kitchen table • Hey! • It was a hell of a wake

My father had the voice and soul of a lion • He never really did believe in dying • So whenever I visit him back lying • I drink to his health • Man I bet he’s flying

Sometimes when I’m just walking around • I can hear the sound of him singing whippoorwill • Wherever he is he’s feeling alright • Dancing all night • He never could sit still

So when they laid him down in a pinewood box • We stole his body but we never got caught • Propped him up at the kitchen table • Hey! • It was a hell of a wake

She’s With You:
As time’s gone by • We both have changed • And I realize • We’re not the same • We’ve had our share • Of hard times and strife • But I still believed • I was your wife

There comes a time • When you stand or fall • And in my life • I’ve never crawled • You ask me why? • Why am I so blue? • I’m here alone • And she’s with you

I’ve locked the door • And turned off the lights • This time I’m sure • It’s goodbye

There comes a time • When you stand or fall • And in my life • I’ve never crawled • You ask me why? • Why am I so blue? • I’m here alone • And she’s with you

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