A few years ago, I played bass guitar for a whole year with Johnny O’Neal. We performed mostly in Monroe, but we also made it to New Orleans and Shreveport. Once, we were the first act in Pontchachoula’s in New Orleans before Dr. John performed. Johnny is one of the finest musicians I’ve ever known, as well as a genuine person. We had quite a few adventures together that year, and I learned so much. Anyway, I decided to post today the lyrics of one of his original songs. This was always one of my favorites. It’s from the CD we made that was recorded live at the Barron Olive bar here in Monroe.

It’s True

Music and Lyrics by Johnny O’Neal

You think,
That just because I called you,
I need you,
You think,
Because I say I miss you,
I’m lonely too,
You think,

My whole world revolves around you,
Don’t you?

Yeah, you think,
That I’m no good without you,
Don’t you?
You think,

That everything’s about you,
I know you do,
You may not want to hear it now,
But I’m going to say it anyhow,

CHORUS:
It’s true,
Every breath I ever take I take for you,
Every move I ever make I make for you,
Now and forever,
The love we shared together,
It’s true,
It’s true,
You know that it’s true.

Yeah, you think,
That I won’t ever doubt you,
Don’t you?
You think,
That I just can’t live without you,
I know you do.
Well, it won’t change you anyway,
But I’ve got these two words to say,

CHORUS:
It’s true,
Every breath I ever take I take for you,
Every move I ever make I make for you,
Now and forever,
The love we shared together,
It’s true,
It’s true,
You know that it’s true.