Jeff is an amazing story teller, a poet, songwriter and lyricist. This page is dedicated to Jeff's "Lyrics" from his album "Live At The Red Light Cafe". 

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THE COMPLETE LYRICS FROM THE ALBUM "LIVE AT THE RED LIGHT CAFE"

Waiting For The Fire
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike

It's funny how the years can come and go
Take away the life you used to know
Embrace your heart and soul no longer one
You're on your own you're on the run.

If you were so good why are you free?
And you and I we both agree
That there's a lonely road ahead that calls your name.
We told you just how it would be.
You closed your eyes you wouldn't see. 

I'm waiting for the fire to take me in.
I'm waiting for the fire to put an end
To the hopes and dreams of a lonely man
I'm waiting for the fire in the eyes of a girl who understands

And if it could all be all said and done and I was left the only one.
To travel on and hope to find a life, a love, some peace of mind.
There's only one road left to choose.
You've only one life win or lose.
And you roll the dice, you bet, you take the chance
But don't lay it all on true romance.

CHORUS
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I'm waiting for the fire to take me in.
I'm waiting for the fire to put an end
To the hopes and dreams of a desperate man
I'm waiting for the fire in the eyes of a girl who understands

Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI

On Down The Line
Lyrics by Jeff Pike and Bush Peebles
Music by Jeff Pike

On a highway east of Birmingham.
I hate to leave you blue. That’s the way I am. 
I made it very clear. I couldn’t stay for long. 
You didn’t wanna listen. I can’t take you along.

I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor.
And I don’t want to know what life may have in store. 
You say we’ve just begun, but I’m only having fun.
I see it in your eyes. I can’t stay here anymore.

My bags are packed I’m leaving. Gotta move on down the line. 
I gotta get out of this town, before I change my mind. 
And if I heard you cry I would have to stay.
For I should have been gone – yesterday.

Baby if I stayed things would never be the same.
I hate to hurt you so. Sometimes love is a game. 
Yes we are here in warm. Protected from the storm. 
Oh but I can still feel those cold wild winds blow

My bags are packed I’m leaving. I’ve gotta move on down the line. 
I’ve gotta get out of this town, before I change my mind.
And if I heard you cry I would have to stay.
For I should have been gone – yesterday.

My bags are packed I’m leaving. I’ve gotta move on down the line. 
I’ve gotta get out of this town, before I change my mind.
And if I heard you cry, I would have to stay.
For I should have been gone....long before today

So I’ll move on down the line. 
I’ll move on down the line. 
On down the line.
On down the....line..
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Copyright 2001 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI

Midwinter Wind
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike

Look at me and tell me I'm the man I used to be.
A few more miles have eased on down the road.
My taste for younger past times has been quenched along the way.
And I need someone to warm me from the cold.
And the path he walked was different and so far away from mine.
His feet tread on a strange but carefree ground. 
But he picked up bits and pieces and stored them along the way.
For the times when he would no longer be around.
But now I'm asking you baby, "What am I to do?"
When I wanna fly but my wings their tied and bound.
Alright you weren't the one but tell me, why did you run?
I need someone here to keep me safe and sound.

I feel torn from end to end nobody likes to start again.
But it was part of the package when you made the deal.
Faces come and faces go but it's the ones you didn't take time to know,
Will haunt you until your journeys end. 
I've walked up and down these stairs too long. Somehow I feel I don't belong. 
Did the wind whisper my name but not too clear. 
Should I pack up this guitar and just leave yesterday behind.
With you at my back with just a tear.

CHORUS

Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI

Always The One
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike

When I was young I took my time.
I was never clinging to a vine.
Looking for what there was to see.
Hiding down the road for me.

I used to look at the years gone past
As a fading dream never meant to last.
Heartaches don't come like they used to do
Is it growing up that does this to you and me?
Did it take too long to see? That..

You were  always the one that was in my heart
When I lost my way these past few years.
You were always the one and I've been glad it's you.
You're still the same old friend that I once knew.

Years of chasing life. Living for the day
I had taken my heart and locked it away.
Waiting for the day when I would have to stand.
Reach out and take life by the hand.

And then I wondered around and I finally found
I was living my life all alone.
Secluded in my dream I found reality.
Found I was chasing my dream on my own
Maybe it was the times. Searching for peace of mind
Wondering what I would do now that me and you
Had gone separate ways. 

Then I wondered around and I finally found
I was living my life all alone.
Secluded in my dream I found reality.
Found I was chasing my dream on my own
But maybe it was the time.  Looking for peace of mind
Wondering what I would do now that me and you
Had gone separate ways. 

When I was young I took my time.
I was never clinging to a vine.
Looking for what there was to see.
Hiding down the road for me.
Oh, and when at last I saw our face.
And I saw that the years had been good to you.
But for me, did it take too long to see?

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You were  always the one that was in my heart
When I lost my way these past few years.
You were always the one standing in my way
When youth was in my life and led me astray.
I'm glad you're here today

Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI

Cosmic Chestnut Mare
Lyrics by Jeff Pike and Bush Peebles
Music by Jeff Pike

I was born in a shack. Daddy left. He never came back.
Mama raised me on her own. It’s no surprise I’m a rolling stone.
I’m a loner to myself. Drink and smoke and I don’t mind my health.
Friday nights not much to do.
Yes so I get high just thinking of you.

But if I had a cosmic chestnut mare I would ride away without a care.
I’d ride to Venus, ride to Mars. Get a suntan from all the stars.
I’d disappear without a trace, and I would hit every bar in outer space.

And I listen to Koney sing the blues. Yes he knows about these holes in my shoes.
I feel ragged at the seams. Can’t seem to !nd my lost and misplaced dreams. Work all day to earn my pay. Stay out late until the break of day.
Had a woman. Now she’s gone. And that’s ok, I’ll saddle up alone.

CHORUS

And now and then when life is great I don’t even think that I would hesitate To mount that bronc and ride away into the sunlight of a better day

CHORUS

And if I had a cosmic chestnut mare I would ride away without a care.
Can’t think of one place I would stay. I would gallop all around the milky way.
I’d disappear without a trace, and I would hit every bar in outer space.
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Copyright 2001 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI

Young Hearts
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike

You' said you'd love me. That I would have a brand new start.
You said you'd take me. That you would mend my broken heart.
And you only say what's on your mind.
What's in your heart gets left behind.

You said you'd take me. That I would never feel the pain
You said you'd help me.  Show me that some things never change.
But it's not like it was before. 
These days I'm missing more and more. Tell me..

Where have all the young hearts gone?
And the ones who were easy to lean on?
I turned around and they were gone.
Where have all the young hearts gone?

There was a time when I knew when it was just you and me
And our love that mattered.
That was long away. Where are we today?
Two hearts that's cold and shattered.

And you said you'd help me. That you would stay here by my side.
You said you'd love me.  I would no longer have to hide.
But you only love me when you please.
And I just can't get down on my knees anymore
So tell me...

CHORUS | CHORUS
Where have all the young hearts gone?

Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI

Alice In Wonderland
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike and Rick Keinat

With the nightfall lurking, you’re in far too deep to move.
And the night is falling, you have so much left to prove.
You will curse the day’s end, and excuse yourself from blame.
But the night consumes you, long before you’re in the game

You seek to finnd truth, in a world that’s !lled with lies.
What you see is your youth, slipping out of sight.
You are one day closer to giving up the task at hand.
And one day soon you’ll realize
You’re not Alice and there is no wonderland

And you are one day closer to giving up your life as planned.
And one day soon you’ll realize
You’re not Alice and there is no wonderland

Copyright 2013 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI

Fallen Heroes
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike

It seems to me, there are better days
That lie beneath our pillow – never to return.
Looking past the faded !owers, I found a memory I could keep
To wash my tears away.

As rain falls upon my window, her moistened eyes are all I see
But now is the time. Love just has to set me free.
A childish fool that "nally learned to !y.
A fallen hero who forgot his lines, is all I am so baby set me free

It seems to me there are better ways to find a promise you can keep
When nights are cold.
I hope that when reality takes my dream
I hope that I will "nd it’s what I needed.

But what if I find that when I reach it, it was not what I had dreamed?
Could there still be a you and me?

Just close your eyes and dreams will take you far away.
To a life without me...
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CHORUS

Copyright 1982 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI

Good Morning Alabama
Lyrics by Bush Peebles and Jeff Pike
Music by Jeff Pike

Got on the train in the pouring rain. Alone, on second coach.
I cruised through the cars with my boots and guitar. A cool Southern approach.
As we rolled through the steelyards I hummed an old country song.
Looks like I’m leaving Alabama behind. Wondering if I’ll ever get home.

Rode through the night. Dreams in my head.
Only fame on my mind.
I’m gonna sing my songs. Right the worlds wrongs.
And leave all my troubles behind.

I left my home by the bay for the lights of L.A.
Now I close my eyes
And I slowly drift away.
With Alabama on my mind.

Good morning Alabama. How have you been?
Good to see you in the morning mist as I’m a comin’ round the bend.
And when I’m feeling down and low.
I know you’ll always be under those Southern Stars waiting there for me

But of all the hearts I’ve known. Oh and all the coops I’ve flown.
Yes I still feel alone. Until my memories take me home.

Times were hard. Money was thin. But I held onto my dream.
Played the blues while I paid my dues. Waiting for my ship to come in.
When I was looking at the stars through the roof of a fancy car on a California night
And then it hit me like a stone. Yes, I’ll always be alone.

So I’m taking that morning train tonight
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CHORUS

Copyright 2001 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI