Born and bred in Owensboro, Kentucky, John Howard has since had the experience of living in Seoul, Korea (where he taught English) and Nashville (where he picked up a gig writing for "American Songwriter Magazine," a publication he still contributes articles to) before settling down for the moment in Los Angeles.
Throughout his various adventures, he has always carried a guitar with him, and the Beatles, Roy Orbison, Elton John and lately John Mayer have followed him in the form of influences. After a few experimental demos, he's now ready to release a 5-song EP called "This Game Of Life."
Veteran producer Guy Marshall ("Baywatch" credits among others) served as producer of this CD full of hooks, sweet harmonies, and good karma.
She's So Complicated (lyrics)
She's So Complicated
V.1 She's a woman of many convictions,
she is hot and cold,
she will warm your heart, then
steal your soul.
She is desire and friction--
this girl had me from the start.
Br. I'm so crazy 'bout this beauty,
this surreal little cutey,
but lovin' her is so hard!
Ch. She's so complicated,
I'm so devestated,
she's so complicated, yeah, yeah, yeah!
There's no doubt I love her,
I'd never want another,
she's so complicated.
V.2 She's a bundle of contradictions,
but she is always right,
even when she contradicts what she said last night.
I listen to her conditions, hopin' for another try.
Br. I'm so wrapped around the finger of this pretty puzzle,
And I'm longin' to know why.
Ch. She's so complicated,
I get devestated,
she's so complicated, yeah, yeah, yeah.
There's no doubt about her,
but I can't figure out her.
She's so complicated.
Br. I'm so crazy 'bout this beauty,
this surreal little cutey,
but lovin' her is so hard!
Ch. She's so complicated,
I'm so devestated,
she's so complicated, yeah, yeah yeah!
There's no doubt I love her,
I'd never want another,
she's so complicated.
Ch. She's so complicated,
I get devestated,
she's so complicated, yeah, yeah, yeah.
There's no doubt about her,
but why can't I figure out her?
She's so complicated.
copyright 2005 John Howard (Easy On The Ears Productions, ASCAP)
Faith In Us
Faith In Us
V.1 I know, the road's been rocky,
why can't we sail on smoother seas?
I've tried another path,
but I fell and was left there on my knees.
Ch. But with a little faith in us,
we can walk through fire,
with a little faith in us.
With a little faith in us,
we can learn about desire,
and what makes love mean so much.
V.2 You found my directions faulty,
my intentions were perfectly clear.
I may appear like I'm lost,
but look in my heart,
you'll find me here.
Ch. And with a little faith in us,
we can calm the storms,
with a little faith in us.
With a little faith in us,
taking on all forms,
with a little faith in us.
Br. My faith has been shaken to the ground,
but look at the hope that I have found.
Ch. With a little faith in us,
we can live the dream,
with a little faith in us.
With a little faith in us,
we can be a team,
with a little faith in us.
Oh, we can try,
with a little faith in us.
Tag Like a mother who loves her son,
that boy, can never do wrong.
Like a fireman who runs into a blaze,
what faith, I'm amazed.
Like everyday people workin',
they feel they have somethin'.
Dear ones, waitin' at the door,
that's what they're workin' for.
Faith in us,
faith in us!
I need your belief in me,
without your trust I'm in misery--
ooh, just give me some faith!
copyright 2005 John Howard (Easy On The Ears Productions, ASCAP)
This Game Of Life (lyrics)
This Game Of Life
V.1 My mind's a jumble of animated thoughts,
where to go, what to do, who to love
and how to learn to live.
The world's a jungle of selfish-minded fools,
who make up their own rules,
where do I go, where do I turn?
Ch. In this game of life,
I am more than just a pawn,
I need someone to hold and call my own.
In this game of life,
I know I've made bad moves,
but I can prove I care I want to share--
this game of life.
V.2 In my chaotic heart, you rise up from the past,
I think of all the laughs,
you and I have shared.
Ch. In this game of life,
you live on in my dreams,
haunting me with images so sweet.
In this game of life,
I'm losing where it really counts,
take me back, let's love with every ounce of might--
this game of life.
Br. This game isn't fun, when you are all alone.
I want you back in my arms!
Ch. This game of life life,
takes 2 to play it well.
Since you've left, I have been in hell.
This game of life,
has players I am true,
I promise not to play you, we can win--
this game of life.
Ch. This game of life life,
takes 2 to play it well.
Since you've left, I have been in hell.
This game of life,
has players I am true,
I promise not to play you, we can win--
this game of life.
Tag I've got so much on my mind.
I've got so much in my heart.
I've got so much on my mind.
I've got so much in my heart.
Thoughts of you and your weird tattoo,
and the way you walk in your fancy shoes.
You hair in braids, I've got it made,
when you smile at me in that special way.
I've got so much love to give,
and I'll never quit, never quit
this game of life.
copyright 2005 John Howard (Easy On The Ears Productions, ASCAP)