Track listing: (1) Mary Had A Little Boy 2:56 (2) When Paul Met John 3:21(3) Sir Paul 3:04 (4) We Love You Beatles 2:22 (5) Wings Were Born To Fly 3:56 (6) Wings 3:31 (7) Blueberry Delight 2:31 (8) Wings On Tour 2:52 (9) Bring It On 2:37 (10) Sushi Blues 2:27 (11) Martha My Friend 2:30 (12) Let Me Hold It 4:25 (13) Bring It On (remix) 2:51 (14) Moscow Town 3:31 (15) Liverpool 2:04 (16) Bluebird 2:53 (17) Linda Was His Lady 3:20 (18) Maybe We're Amazed 2:29 (19) Tour 2005 2:36 (20) Sir Beatle Wings 2:46
"Macca" is the first musical history album about Beatles and Wings band member Paul McCartney. "Macca" teams up veteran writer/producer Gary Murtha with performing artist David Fox. You not only get 20 great songs, you also get a history of Paul McCartney, his family, friends, bands, travels, events, shows, and songs.
MARY HAD A LITTLE BOY
Mary had a little boy
his name was Paul McCartney
father James was so proud
a smiling lad for all to see.
Mother Mary was a midwife
moving from place to place
settled in on Forthlin road
family added Mike's face.
Mary had a little boy(start chorus)
a boy with a big guitar
Mary had a little boy
his future was in the stars.
Mary had a little boy
whose songs bring so much joy
a piece of Mary lasts forever
within Mary's little boy.(end chorus)
Paul passed his exams in 57
entered Liverpool Institute school
rode the bus where he met
a young George looking so cool.
Went to a garden show with Ivan
saw a young man singing on stage
met a young singer John Lennon
Paul's life turned a new page.
(repeat chorus)
Joined a band called the Beatles
their success reached the stars
followed up with his band Wings
Mary's little boy had gone far.
Continues to write and sing
has big tours every few years
always the master showman
always bringing fans to tears.
(repeat chorus)
WHEN PAUL MET JOHN
Ivan was my best friend
born on the very same day
asked if I wanted to go
to see a skiffle band play.
It was a sunny day in July
at the Woolton Church fair
1957 was the year
Quarrymen were playing there.
Johnny wore a checkered shirt(start chorus)
his hair had the Teddy boy look
stood on an old woodeN stage
giving all the girls the looks.
Johnny sang his heart out
many words he didn't know
made them up as he went along
this lad was a one man a show.(end chorus)
The outside show was over
so Ivan and I walked the fair
the band moved their gear inside
with John drinking some beer.
John and I started talking
he got me to take some sips
I sat at the piano and played
John smiled thought I was hip.
(repeat chorus)
Borrowed a guitar to play
Twenty Flight rock upside down
John looked very pleased
asked me to stay around.
I thought about it for a while
decided to shake John's hand
became the second fab four
played guitar for our new band.
(repeat chorus)
SIR PAUL
Paul liked to rock n roll(start chorus)
loved his piano and guitars
worked hard to make the band
more than rock n roll stars.
Yesterday touched everyone's heart
Who can forget his Let It Be
Get Back and Penny Lane
Hey Jude made us all see.(end chorus)
James was little Paul's father
played ragtime music for all
took many jobs along the way
had a son he called Paul.
Mary was his loving mother
a nurse and the family light
Paul wrote a song about her
Lady Madonna was so bright.
Born at Walton Road Hospital
Forthlin Road his childhood home
Liverpool Institute was his school
music made his heart roam.
Met a mister John Lennon
they soon became good friends
formed a band called the Beatles
All My Loving he did send.
(repeat chorus)
John Paul George and Ringo
members of the Fab Four band
Got To Get You Into My Life
Paul took Linda's hand.
Life changed so Paul moved on
formed the Wings dream band
many events filled his busy life
Sir Paul is a special man.
(repeat chorus)
WE LOVE YOU BEATLES
We love you Beatles, yes we do(start chorus)
we love you Beatles, fans just for you
please come and play for us, please do
oh fabulous Beatles we love you.(end chorus)
Plain black suits with ties
the new Brian Epstein look
a fresh new sound that rocks
these boys can really cook.
(repeat chorus)
Sing it my fab four lads
I Want To Hold Your Hand
sing it for us Ringo
I Want To Be Your Man.
What a day what a show
Twist and Shout was so cool
fab gear music for our heads
fab sounds, fab four rules.
(repeat chorus)
WINGS WERE BORN TO FLY
I'm so sorry my friend Beatles
but I must be on my way
I'm so sorry my friend John
but I just cannot stay.
I'm so sorry George and Ringo
it has been a load of fun
so sorry it had to end this way
and I must be on my way.
Wings over America(start chorus)
Wings across the sky
Wings around the world
Wings were born to fly.
Wings across times waters
Wings touching the stars
Wings a Band On The Run
Wings from Venus to Mars(end chorus)
Went to Hamburg to see the nights
went to Japan to see the rising sun
went to Australia to see down under
went to America watched the eagle fly.
Lived in Liverpool with my band
wandered around the Merseyside
lived in Scotland with my Martha
wandered around where I could hide.
(repeat chorus)
Linda and I hitched a new ride
born of a dream I thought I had
it was something I just had do do
though I missed those other lads.
Wings would take me to where
I thought my heart had to be
Wings with my partner Linda
was where I wanted to be.
(repeat chorus)
WINGS
Wings was born from a dream(start chorus)
McCartney formed his new band
Paul's new career was alive
Denny gave them a hand. (end chorus)
Paul's band started in 71
needed something fresh and new
first album called Wild Life
started out with a small tour.
Gave Ireland Back To The Irish
toured in a custom Wings bus
added Henry from Spookey Tooth
thought no Beatles songs a must.
(repeat chorus)
Paul wrote many fresh songs
Hi Hi Hi and My Love played
Mary Had A Little Lamb
then came Red Rose Speedway.
Paul's Wings were flying high
Live and Let Die for James Bond
Helen Wheels was another
Band On The Run came along.
(repeat chorus)
Helen Wheels and Jet were so hot
gave Paul's Wings a needed boost
added Geof and Jimmy to the band
Junior's Farm came to roost.
Venus and Mars came alive
Listen To What The Man Said
Silly Love Songs and Let Em In
76 tour is what the poster read.
(repeat chorus)
Wings Over American ruled
Maybe I'm Amazed number one
then London Town and A Little Luck
Lawrence and Steve came along.
The album was Back to the Egg
79 last UK tour had begun
Coming Up became the sixth
and Wings final number one.
(repeat chorus)
WINGS ON TOUR
71 Wings hit the concert road
Paul McCartney's new band
touring in a fancy custom bus
playing many one night stands.
Wild Life was their first album
the fans were waiting at the door
played colleges and small venues
fans in Europe loved the tour.
Wings an ever changing band(start chorus)
Paul and Linda at the core
new members come and go
Wings a sound that soared.(end chorus)
73 and back on the road
Red Rose Speedway was new
another Wings British tour
fans cheered, My Love ruled.
May and June went quickly
the band was ready to record
Band On The Run was the album
opened up the number one door.
Sing Paul and rock the crowd(start chorus)
Denny's guitar is at your side
pound those keys lovely Linda
enjoy the wild Wings ride.(end chorus)
75 Over The World Tour began
Wings At The Speed Of Sound
76 continued in America
Silly Loves Songs the sound.
79 Lawrence and Juber were new
Wings would have it's final tour
then Japan closed Paul's prison door
Wings tour would be no more.
Wings an ever changing band(start chorus)
Paul and Linda at the core
new members come and go
Wings a sound that sored.(end chorus)
BLUEBERRY DELIGHT
You can keep your strawberries(start chorus)
you can keep your cranberries too
give me those fresh blueberries
just enough for me and you.(end chorus)
I was born on British land
grew up and joined a band
I traveled all round the world
and wanted to hold your hand.
Was here, there, and everywhere
made some hits along the way
called us moptops cause our hair
but that was just another day.
(repeat chorus)
Learned a lot and forgot more
heard the inner light over there
woke up from a fancy dream
strawberry fields filled my hair.
Started a new band called Wings
found a love that came to stay
bought a farm in old Scotland
picked those blueberries all day.
(repeat chorus)
BRING IT ON
Sitting in my floor seat
heart beating with anticipation
ticket cost me a bundle
enough to feed a small nation.
but hey it Paul McCartney
yes, McCartney the man
he's in my hometown
and he has a new band.
Bring it on Sir Paul(start chorus)
you know what we want
bring it on plastic Mac
come on rock the joint.(end chorus)
Curtains start to rise
a familiar sound hits my face
songs of days gone by
memories at a fast pace.
Tears cooling me down
heart pounding, oh the sound
emotions start exploding
happiness and love all around.
(repeat chorus)
Ride your rockin Jet
Helter Skelter all the way
Yes, Band On The Run
I want all your best today.
hey it Paul McCartney
yes, McCartney the man
he's in my hometown
and he has a new band.
(repeat chorus)
(repeat chorus)
SUSHI BLUES
Linda packed their bags
for a trip to the rising sun
Wings on an eleven city tour
the band would have some fun.
1980 at the Tokyo Airport
Paul didn't know what to do
two bags of pot were found
police sang Goo Goo G'Joob.
Paul, you can bring your dog(start chorus)
you can bring your cigarettes too
but you can't bring no pot
breaking the law will not do.
Sit in your cell Mr. Beatle
the Emperor will think what to do
can I have your autograph Mr. Paul
no sushi today, don't be blue.(end chorus)
Brought some hemp for smoking
that is all Mr. Paul had to say
so was put into a Japanese jail
bowl of seaweed soup started his day.
Ten days in a small small room
lawyers coming in and out
ended the tour that never was
the rising sun kicked Paul out.
(repeat chorus)
MARTHA MY FRIEND
I see you Martha my friend
roaming the hills and valleys
I even wrote you a song
put it on the White album.
You've seen my ups and downs,
both my love and my sorrow
you never judged me for either
was always there tomorrow.
Martha my dear friend(start chorus)
English sheepdog so true
Martha my companion
our love just for you.
Martha my dear shaggy dog
let's take a long walk
down to the old worn path
where we can just talk.(end chorus)
You ran wild at Tittenhurst
played with Yoko and John
part of the Let It Be photo shoot
roamed the mansion's grounds.
You've been pet by my friends
Linda, John, George, and Ringo
you never cared who they were
only wanting to play some more.
(repeat chorus)
LET ME HOLD IT (remix)
You gave me something that I know
you gave me something I can hold
you gave it all, this I was told.
you gave your heart for me to hold.
I gave you something this you know
I gave you my heart for you to hold
I gave it all so that you will know
how our love will continue to grow.
So let me hold it for you(start chorus)
come on let me hold it for you
if you do I'll give mine to you
so let me hold it for you
and you can hold mine too
so let me hold it for you.(end chorus)
I was feeling down, way down
my world was changing so fast
the Beatles, no longer my band
memories burned into my past.
You had faith to see my dreams
eased my heart with a loving hand
guided me towards a new light
gave me wings to start a new band.
(repeat chorus)
(bridge)
The world exploded with a mighty bang
Wings was a band was on the run
a new sound for the music world
we were young and having some fun.
Fresh songs poured from our hearts
many faces would come and go
Wings was always on the move
some great tours, many great shows.
We were a band and number one
dreams shooting across the sky
crazy times in a haze of smoke
laughing, crying, enjoying the high.
A traveling band without a past
a journey beyond the sky and sea
voices shouting endless dreams
young lovers for the world to see.
Together we traveled an endless road
holding hand always side by side
drifting hearts across the universe
two lovers sharing a beautiful ride.
(end bridge)
You gave me something that I know
you gave me something I can hold
you gave it all, this I was told
you gave your heart for me to hold.
I gave you something this you know
I gave you my heart for you to hold
I gave it all so that you will know
how our love will continue to grow.
(repeat chorus)
BRING IT ON (remix)
Sitting in my floor seat
heart beating with anticipation
ticket cost me a bundle
enough to feed a small nation.
but hey it Paul McCartney
yes, McCartney the man
he's in my hometown
and he has a new band.
Bring it on Sir Paul(start chorus)
you know what we want
bring it on plastic Mac
come on rock the joint.(end chorus)
Curtains start to rise
a familiar sound hits my face
songs of days gone by
memories at a fast pace.
Tears cooling me down
heart pounding, oh the sound
emotions start exploding
happiness and love all around.
(repeat chorus)
Ride your rockin Jet
Helter Skelter all the way
Yes, Band On The Run
I want all your best today.
hey it Paul McCartney
yes, McCartney the man
he's in my hometown
and he has a new band.
(repeat chorus)
(repeat chorus)
MOSCOW TOWN
Paul McCartney invited to Russia
Putin wanted a rock n roll show
Paul jumped at the historic chance
to give music and freedom a show.
The world was a changing place
Russia could not stay in the past
freedoms march was in a groove
communism, a thing of the past.
President Putin smiled and said(start chorus)
come play in my Moscow town
Red Square will be ready for you
Mr. McCartney come lay it down
Let It Be had them lighting candles
Yesterday touched their heart and soul
Hey Jude had them chanting along
freedom marched with rock n roll.(end chorus)
A department store did a big event
a Strawberry Field bash with invite
Lenin and Stalin were shaking
rock music reached new heights.
Beatles fans came out of hiding
it was warm, barricades were around
fans turned their rock radios off
came out to hear Paul's sounds.
(repeat chorus)
KGB had their cameras clicking
Gorby and his head spot were there
Back in the USSR got them rockin
the Russians messed up their hair
Love and peace were dancing around
young and old were having a ball
Paul McCartney rocked old Russia
musical freedom was there for all.
(repeat chorus)
LIVERPOOL
I took a trip
joined a band
hit the road
gave John a hand.
my friend George
and Ringo too
four young lads
from Liverpool.
Liverpool I miss you(start chorus)
it seems so long ago
life took me far away
miss you more and more(end chorus)
times were so cool
we had some hits
doing crazy things
we did our bit.
A long journey
and a winding road
searching for my soul
time has grown old.
Dreams were always calling(start chorus)
life spinning out of control
looking back with a tear
Liverpool, thought you should know.(end chorus)
Now that I'm old
my eyes seem clear
see what happened
time now so dear.
Fab four days over
John and George gone
just me and Ringo
this Liverpool song.
Liverpool I miss you(start chorus)
it seems so long ago
life took me far away
miss you more and more(end chorus)
BLUEBIRD RISING
Flying high since Yesterday
drifting with the changing winds
bluebird rising so high above
Paul's fabulous career begins.
Happiness in his bouncy tunes
doing it since he was a lad
playing in that famous band
through good times and bad.
Floating way up there(start short chorus)
bluebird rising so high
beautiful dance with the wind
bluebird rising so high.(end short chorus)
Oh to be a bluebird for a while.
pulling those fab Hofner strings
sings a song, makes them smile
playing in his field of dreams.
Sir Paul's talent expands with age
Band on the Run shines we know
but his books and classical side
let's bluebird's other side show.
Floating way up there(start short chorus)
bluebird rising so high
beautiful dance with the wind
bluebird rising so high.(end short chorus)
Paul sings his songs of love
the bluebird is rising high
with the blackbirds and wrens
sharing, caring, fly bluebird fly.
His songs remain the same
songs of love will never die
they only mellow with time
so fly high Sir Paul, fly.
Floating way up there(start full chorus)
bluebird rising so high
beautiful dance with the wind
bluebird rising so high.
Touching our open hearts
bluebird rising so high
sing bluebird, sing for us
bluebird rising so high.(end full chorus)
LINDA WAS HIS LADY
Linda was his lady(start chorus)
Paul picked her from the start
Linda was the lady
forever in Paul's heart(end chorus)
Photo star for the Fillmore East
Linda shot rock's special few
from Jimi and Bob Dylan
Janis, the Doors and the Who.
Caught Paul's searching eyes
their hearts soon became one
Linda and her smiling face
joined Paul's Band On The Run.
(repeat chorus)
Linda and Paul spread their wings
added some children along the way
Linda was their guiding light
this little Suzy came to stay.
Delveloped her go veggie food
always supporting animal rights
lost her battle with cancer
Linda showed her inner light.
(repeat chorus)
MAYBE WE'RE AMAZED
Maybe we're amazed how you're loving all the time(start chorus)
Maybe we're amazed your music keeps on growing
Maybe we're amazed it's lasted such a long time
Maybe we're amazed that you keep on playing.(end chorus)
Shine, shine on Paul McCartney
It's been a long and beautiful ride
Shine on Sir McCartney
our love we will not ever hide.
Sing, sing us another song Paul
we can't wait to hear your songs
Sing just one more time
we're with you right or wrong.
(repeat chorus)
Sorrow, sorrow when mother Mary died.
the world was so young to say goodbye
sorrow when John died
we could see the hurt in your eyes.
Tears, tears when lovely Linda died
we could feel the hurt in your heart
tears when Geoge left
you inner tears you could not hide.
(repeat chorus)
TOUR 2005
Opened up with a very old friend(start chorus)
Magical Mystery Tour just for you
I'll Follow The Sun several times
then sang Til There Was You.
Paul was busy Fixing A Hole(start chorus)
the crowd sang Paul's Let It Be
brought the house down with an oldie
a song called Please Please Me.(end chorus)
Miami fans filled the big arena
excitement was spreading around
Paul was back in town and ready
with his Good Day Sunshine sound.
Paul fell into a dark Tampa hole
survived only breaking his pride
Band On The Run brought cheers
exploding fire on Live and Let Die.
Drank a bit of new English Tea
talked to the space shuttle up there
Wix made his keyboard sing
Eleanor Rigby showed Paul cared.
Old Philly and then Boston
tour buses were on the move
Abe pounded the drums for Chi town
Maybe I'm Amazed and Jet ruled.
Opened with a very old friend(start chorus)
Magical Mystery Tour just for you
I'll Follow The Sun several times
then sang Til There Was You.
Paul was busy Fixing A Hole(start chorus)
the crowd sang Paul's Let It Be
brought the house down with an oldie
a song called Please Please Me.(end chorus)
Landed in a place called Iowa
rocking Helter Skelter filled the air
Beatles I'll Get You made the tears
the Walrus and his lady was there.
Let Me Roll In It was for Dallas
Rusty and Paul's guitars in harmony
Brian playing bass for the big apple
this band was here to please.
SIR BEATLES WINGS
Sir Beatles Wings is his name(start chorus)
only worn by one special man
a Liverpool lad from birth
just Sir Paul to his fans.
Many said he couldn't
he always said I can
talking about Paul McCartney
the Sir Beatles Wings man.(end chorus)
Met a lad called John
joined a right cool band
added his bass guitar to
I Want To Hold Your Hand.
Had some hits along the way
Hey Jude and his Let It Be
left the fabulous Beatles
had a whole new world to see.
(repeat chorus)
Thought about something new
told Linda about his plans
Wings was to be the name
of his post Beatles band.
Band On The Run was the best
Paul, Denny, Linda at the top
Wings had many big hits
but the dream had to stop.
(repeat chorus)
Many bands and tours still came
poetry books and movies too
Linda lost her fight with cancer
Paul was alone and blue.
Married again with a new child
but the love just didn't last
Paul reflects, and stays close to
to his Ever Present Past.
(repeat chorus)
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