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    Lyrics

    By John E. Chvala

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    The author, John Chvala, is a songwriter and when he writes songs he approaches the lyrics as poems. This collection of his lyrics contains a little bit of poetry for everyone. John not only comments on issues that our society is facing but also presents an optimistic view of love and life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn E. Chvala
    Release dateNov 30, 2019
    ISBN9780463110249
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      Lyrics - John E. Chvala

      Lyrics

      By

      John E. Chvala

      Chvala, John E.

      Lyrics

      © 2019

      ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This book contains material protected under International and Federal Copyright Laws and Treaties. Any unauthorized reprint or use of this material is prohibited. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written permission from the author/publisher.

      Cover and format by K. J. Joyner: http://ebookcovers4u.wordpress.com

      This collection of my song lyrics is dedicated to my wife, Cynthia, and my daughter, Melissa. They are the best family I could ever ask for.

      Contents

      REBEL MIND

      SHE’S A LADY WE ALL KNOW

      THE AMERICAN DREAM

      OUT ON THE STREETS

      CYNTHIA

      I’LL KEEP ON ROCKIN’

      IN SEARCH OF THE SKY

      NO MORE WAR

      YOU’RE ROCKIN THE BOAT

      ROCK ACROSS AMERICA

      RISE ABOVE IT

      LIVE

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