Playing this song on guitar is all about finding a Jack Johnson type of groove because you are grooving on one chord throughout an entire verse. This is basically just a 1-4-1-5 type of blues progression...theoretically very simple...but you gotta groove it.

God Said Sing (key of G, but I usually capo up 1 fret and play it in G)
by Colby Logan & Clifford Waite

G7
We've come to your town
G7
To sing this funky sound
G7
So bring your prayers around
G7
You know God's always down

C7
God said sing
C7                          G7
So wipe away your frown

G7
If you think there is a way
G7
To escape God's grace
G7
You musta never seen
G7
My man JC!

C7
God said sing
C7                                  G7
That's just how it's gotta be

                    D7                    C7
And may my lifesong be my offering
D7
God said sing
          C7                                        G7
And everybody knows that he's the king
(stomp, clap, huh!, wooow)
(stomp, clap, huh!, wooow)

Hello friends...I'm still coming down from the experience of leading music for you guys at Montreat. I don't think I've ever felt so at home and comfortable on stage in front of so many of you...it changed my life in so many ways.

Here's a comprehensive list of songs that I sang with you all. I listed the artist where applicable...although for some tunes I didn't know what artist to put because either you already know the tune or it's been covered by a million artists. I assume that, aside from the my tunes, you can find 95% of these on iTunes...which is how I learned the songs in the first place.

As a church/congregation, you should check out http://www.ccli.com (Christian Copyright Licensing International). This website was an AMAZING tool in getting my songs prepared for Montreat...not sure how I would have done it without this site...seriously. I think EVERY church should purchase a license and use this site as a resource for your music. Not only will it save you tons of time and help you keep your catalog up-to-date...but it will ensure that the artists are getting compensated for their amazing creative work. Have the tech-savvy youth or employee at your church show everyone how to use it.

40 - U2
A Home in Me - Colby Logan
Agnus Dei - Michael W. Smith
All Along My Way - Juan Trevino
All in All
Amazing Grace (contemporary version)
Carolina in My Mind - James Taylor
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
Every Move I Make (Waves of Mercy)
Fire and Rain - James Taylor
Follow the Light - Peggy Brown
God is Good - Don Moen 
God Said Sing - Colby Logan
Our God Reigns - (many artists...check out the "Passion" album)
Here I Am to Worship
High and Exalted - Kyle Rasmussen
How Great is Our God - Chris Tomlin
I Could Sing of Your Love Forever
I Want to Praise You Lord
In the Garden
In the Secret - Shane & Caleb
Lean on Me - Bill Withers
Lifesong - Casting Crowns
Light the Fire
Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
Make a Joyful Noise - David Crowder
Not to Us - Chris Tomlin
On Eagle's Wings
Open the Eyes of My Heart
Peace Like a River
Sanctuary
Shout to the North
Shower the People - James Taylor
Spirit of the Living God
Step by Step
Sunrise to Sunset - Paul Wright
This Heart of Mine - Jon Abel
Turn the Page - Colby Logan
What Does the Lord Require of You - (hymn in the "New Song Book")
Why Georgia - John Mayer
You are Holy (Prince of Peace)
You Called My Name - Colby Logan (this is the last song I played at communion)

I'm a very basic piano player...I play it just like the guitar...very chord based. I am, however, very intentional as it relates to chord selection/progression and choice melody line notes. My right thumb and left pinky are almost always grounded on the root note of the chord and the bass note respectively.

Turn the Page (key of B)

(intro and verse chord progression...the note on bottom refers to the bass note on the left hand being expressed that is important to the feel of the progression...without it, it will not sound or feel right)

B         B/A    B/G   B/E  B/F
  
B               B/A                    B/G      B/E     B/F
  We're all stuck in different places
B           B/A                    B/G      B/E     B/F
  Too afraid to show our faces
B                B/A             B/G     B/E    B/F
  Searching aimlessly for truth
B                    B/A                     B/G     B/E    B/F
  We raise our voice demanding proof

Cm         Cm/C       
But on this lonely road
  Cm/B                 F
I see that there's another way
Cm                   Cm/C   
A chance to turn it all around
           Cm/B               F
Cause tomorrow is a brand new day

E                              F
And that's how I'm starting to see
E                           F                         E
That things aren't always what they seem
E                  F
Behind this anger
                B     B/A  B/G    B/F    E
There's a lot of love inside me to set free
                F                    E
There's a child of God in me
               F                         E
We were blind, but now we see
       F                             E
And all we had to do is believe
                        F
That's how we know…to

(Chorus: repeat 4 times)
B           B/A             B/G     B/E     B/F
Tuuuuuuuurn        the page

 
Everybody's got a different story line
But more or less the same
Searching for a grace divine
We patronize our sister & brothers
Fathers and mothers
We try to save one another
Anything but focus on ourselves

But on this lonely road
I see that there's another way
A chance to turn it all around
Cause tomorrow is a brand new day

And that's how I'm starting to see
That things aren't always what they seem
Behind this anger
There's a lot of love inside me to set free
There's a child of God in me
We were blind, but now we see
And all we had to do is believe
That's how we know…to

Turn the page
Turn the page
Turn the page
Turn the page

A Home in Me (key of D)
by Colby Logan © 2005 Anytown Music

D                       G
Where have you been, brother?
D                G
It's been so long
D                           G
They all chose the straight and narrow
A                       D
But you had to roam
D                     G
What's on your mind, sister?
D                   G
You seem so alone
D                   G
In all of your endless searching
A                          D
Have you found a home?

D
You've got a home in me
                     Bm
You're never alone with me
                     G
I'm never too far
                          A
From where you are
                                 D
Your heart holds the key

So, you've built up your castle walls
Hide your treasure under lock and key
You've sent away the ones who owe you
Trust only things you can see
Break the chains of your discontent
Build a home made of love
Thank God those habits of the heart
Are hard to break
They're a gift from above

You've got a home in me
You're never alone with me
I'm never too far
From where you are
Your heart holds the key

(bridge)
Fm                            G
What happened to that simple life
                D   
When our hearts weren't hardened
                    A
With so much fear and doubt
F (major, not minor)
You'll see the gift is
       G
The journey of living
        Bm
And breathing, and loving
        A
And learning how to figure it out

You've come a long way, brother
Now go tell the world
Share your love with a perfect stranger
Let your sails unfurl
Unlock your heart sister
Throw away the key
Plot a course to my salvation 
All my love is for free

You've got a home in me
You're never alone with me
I'm never too far
From where you are
Your heart holds the key
(repeat)

Hello friend...thanks for stopping by my page on MySpace.

Leading music at Montreat '07 has been an amazing experience...so amazing...I can't even explain it in words...I might have to write a song about it...wait...I did write a song about it...which is probably why you stopped by.

Just add me as a friend and I'll send you a message soon letting you know when I have all my songs posted from the week up here on my account. I will be back in my home office in Dallas some time in late July...so give me a little time to get back, unpack and kick my feet up for at least a day or two...

...and then I will post a link to a .zip file that you can download that contains all of the songs and lyrics that I lead while at Montreat.

You can pick up my album(s) from iTunes or from here as well:

http://www.cdbaby.com/all/logan1177

Thanks again for stopping by and I can't wait to see what the future holds for more Montreat fun.

Blessings,

Colby

I love it....ahh yeah. Plays like a dream. I never thought I would get so much joy out of playing the bass...wow...I can't get enough. The crazy thing is that its as if I've been playing the thing for years. I had a hunch that it would come quick, but I didn't think it would take just a couple of hours. Still so much to learn, but now I wanna gig...

I still haven't named her yet...any suggestions?

how does that saying go? Is it an actual coined phrase or am I that much of a pop junky...if it makes you happy it can't be that bad. I think Sheryl was referring to a love relationship in her song, but the theme still applies to what I wanted to write about.

Do that which makes you happy.

I really enjoyed myself at my gig last night at Poor David's Pub. Somehow the songs that I play all the time at my solo gigs, when I play them with other people that I really love and respect on stage next to me, suddenly the tunes take on a whole new life. I don't think there is any secret to my happiness and contentment when it comes to experiencing music...I like sharing the experience with my artist friends that I love.

Bonnie...she and I have butt heads many times in our efforts to find our way through our artist paths, but we continue to grow closer and more respectful of one another. Sharing the stage with her is such a joy for me. I remember getting booked on the same show with her band and my old band, Anytown, back in 2003. It was at the Volente Beach festival on Lake Travis in Austin. We arrived at the gig and I got to see her entire set for the first time as a spectator and I remember being moved to tears at least twice during her set. She was just so honest and vulnerable up there singing about her life and her experiences...and not to mention that she sounded like an angel. I couldn't help applying that experience to my own and thinking, "this is what a fan expects of an artist...for them to just be honest and truthful in their expression...nothing more, nothing less". It seemed very clear and simple at the time, although I still struggle with it everyday.

I remember walking up to the stage after her set and the only words that came out of my mouth when she came over to me to say hello were, "I love U!". She sort of laughed and said, "I love u too, Colby". Thankfully, she understood what I meant as we didn't really know each other that well at the time.

I remember another time when I was on a gig layover in Austin and I met Bonnie and some of her friends out on the town. We ended up back at her friend Rob's place late night playing guitars and singing. This was the first time that we got the opportunity to sing together. I remember the room getting really quite when she was singing and how everyone's face sort of lit up when we hit the choruses where we sang together...the harmonies were so beautiful.

These moments are what define my musical experience really. I spend most of my time navigating through the experience trying to create as many of those moments as possible. They are so simple, but they can't be forced or contrived...they just seem to happen right when you need them to.

Here is one of those moments for me:
http://www.colbylogan.com/audio/firerain.mp3

Peace and love,
Colby

What can I say...MoRanch changed my life again this summer. I think it was the busiest AND the most present I've been at a conference thus far. I'm also very proud of the song that I wrote this week. I am very often way too critical of my work but I feel like my hard work on this one really paid off. I've been a bit scared (and lazy) to finish a tune these past few months and I feel like this was affirmation that I should continue to work hard at it.

I hope some Mo folks show up at Poor David's Pub this Saturday...it would be great to catch up.

I'm not confused about anything in particular...just in general. You see, I've been watching these political documentaries over the past few months and they have got me all twisted up to where I'm not sure what direction I'm headed...with ANYTHING. This is the personality curse that I was handed when I was created...the feeling that I have to always be moving in a direction of resolution or completion of a task...so when I'm not sure what resolution I am going for or what task I am supposed to be doing that will make a difference in my cause, then I get a little lost. Ok, maybe more than a little lost...a lot lost. Here's a list of some of the documentaries that have me a bit frazzled:

The Yes Men, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices, The Fog of War, Uncovered: The War on Iraq, Manufacturing Consent: Naom Chomsky and the Media, Hearts and Minds, The Trials of Henry Kissinger, Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train, Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism, Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, The Corporation, WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election, The Ghosts of Rwanda, Super Size Me, Bowling For Columbine, Fahrenheit 911

Words that keep appearing in my conversations with people these days include activism, manipulation, genocide, war, politics, deception, censorship, bribery, power, money, greed, fraud....ahhhhhhh!!!

So mind boggling the history of abuse and misuse of power in this country (and everywhere) that you wonder how we have made it this far with our great country still intact...OR is this abuse of power THE reason why all of us that live in this country today are SO free and wealthy with respect to the rest of the world? I don't want to think of the answer to this question that my gut tells me is true.

I feel as though I have an interesting and unique perspective with regards to power/greed/money and it's blatant misuse/abuse time and time again by seemingly moral individuals. And that is...I formerly had material wealth and then denounced my material wealth to try and obtain personal spiritual wealth...and in doing so, I feel as though I have a purer sense of perspective on most issues. Allow me to elaborate.

I remember making my first paycheck and thinking how I would save every dime and not squander a penny on things that I really didn't need...ok...maybe a few things...and that's how it all started. Once I realized the powerful feeling that was evoked inside of myself when I could merely swipe my debit card and obtain something that I had convinced myself that I really needed...wow...what a feeling of accomplishment. I'm living the American dream. The fog and blindness of money and power set in...the thought that it's never going to go away...it will always be there...and if anything...ANYTHING comes along that will seemingly hinder that state...man, look out...we humans will do just about anything to keep that from happening...ANYTHING.

I'm quite sure that I wouldn't think of rambling on about this topic if my daily tasks and direction were in the focus of creating wealth...which is why I often think about how clearer and more true my life and my perspective is at this time in my life when my focus is not in creating wealth. Yet, it was at one time...

On a much lighter note...my best friend certainly puts me in my place with this progressive babble that I've expressed here with his poignant words, "Money sure can buy a good time...those front row Billy Joel tickets weren't cheap."

A good time...how bout the best of times...those front row seats changed my life!

Because I am such an optimist...I feel the need to leave you with the purist and most sacred of all human relationships...a boy and his mama.

I started this crazy philisophical blog entry that went from light-hearted to more-information-than-I-needed-to-know status in about 3 paragraphs...for another day.

This blog entry is a celebration...of good times...and how they can be created out of thin air with just a little 'help from my friends'.

Things were looking a little meager as we gazed across the Starplex parking lot at our fellow parrothead neighbors that still vowed to put this '06 Buffett concerts on the list of best parties.

Even Ricky Red Pants seemed a little insecure about what lay ahead...

We quickly found the cause of that and cured it immediately...

Even Fred and Amy were shocked that it actually stopped raining...

And then....Fred found the blender...

Colby found his ancient japanese roots...

And Ricky found his widespread beanie...

Then Laura showed up...

With Poolparty in tow...

And Fred handed Red Pants the tequila

Fred went for a run...

This guy showed up...

And these folks had a lot of fun as well...

Successful tailgate for Buffett 2006...

Home sweet home!