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Touch the Sky
03:41
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I’m walking a tight rope over a canyon
A balancing act with destiny
Rushing along with reckless abandon
Resisting the pull of gravity
Don’t look down it’s a long way to the ground
But I can smell the freedom, head held high
‘Cause up here where the eagles circle ‘round
I touch the sky
The rope starts to sway, the drop below scares me
So I focus my eyes on who I can be
A conquering hero courageous and daring
Never retreating from my dream
Chorus:
Terrifying, electrifying, delicate dance on the edge
But I wouldn’t trade the thrill of trying for the safety of the net
Chorus:
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Fying Free
03:59
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Believe I’m making it through woke up
Touched by the sunshine
Thought I’d never get to the day
When you were off my mind
Feel as light as a butterfly’s wing
Windows open, finally spring
Catch a breeze, flying free
Dark cloud over my head let loose
With a downpour
Angry words that you said washed away
Can’t hurt me anymore
Don’t care who was right or wrong
I’m not singing that old song
Easier to be flying free
Love I’ll never understand it
All I know is no one can command it
So I’m dropping the weight I thought
I had to carry
Never was mine to take, found out
It’s not necessary
To live up to anyone’s schemes
Now I follow my own sweet dreams
As far as I can see flying free
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Happiness
02:49
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HAPPINESS
Your life’s on a fast track so perfectly planned
Avoiding the quick sand on the way to success
In the search for happiness
You take it for granted at the end of the climb
There’s a flower to pick and it’s yours to possess
The elusive happiness
Then you awake to the fact, what you seek doesn’t last
It’s like chasing a cloud, trying to tie it to the ground
Finally defeated you give up the game
The party is over, no one to impress
That’s when you find happiness
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Shining
03:21
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Winds on the water, sun’s on the rise
Scattering diamonds by the river’s bend
Stand on the mountain, sing to the skies
There’ll never be a day like this again
Shining, Shining
Acres of concrete, covered with lines
Got caught in the headlights, just had to escape
Followed the moon and the scent of the pines
Where a black soft as velvet, holds the Milky Way
Shining, shining
The only sound is the wind through the trees
The only place my mind is at ease
Laid down my head on a pillow of leaves
Now I’m heading back home, saying a prayer
A gift that’s so precious, gotta believe
This land can stay sacred for everyone to share
Keep it shining
Shining
Shining
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On This Winter's Eve
02:05
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Sunset kisses the mountain side
Catching crystals of swirling white
And I must climb where I can see
On this winter’s eve
So I put away my list of should
To hear the snow crunch in the woods
And follow the song the blue birds weave
On this winter’s eve
Breathe the air in cold and clear
High above my doubts and fears
While the earth turns silently
On this winter’s eve
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This Moment's Knowing
03:39
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Snow sparkles bright against the redbuds
Chill of morning brings my head up
Sun is painting the grey clouds pink and gold
And I’m watching it all unfold
Chorus:
Thank you for all of this
Creation’s endless gifts
My cup is overflowing
And I dance In this moment’s knowing
Birdsong building to a chorus
Each note lighting up the forest
Cardinal high, mourning dove soft and low
And I’m singing along to the show
Chorus:
Bridge:
Mother Earth is calling and I must follow her beat
I can feel her flowing under my feet
Chorus:
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Emptying
03:29
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Grey skies heavy with snow
Emptying, emptying
Tears cried from long ago
Emptying, emptying
Crescent moon behind her veil
With Venus faithfully guarding her
As she sighs, slowly growing fuller
Silver leaves drift down a stream
Emptying, emptying
Gathering yesterday’s dreams
Emptying, emptying
In the silence of my heart
The clouds ride out on the East wind
The clearing sky welcomes in each shining moment
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Closer
04:28
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You’re a planet turning in outer space
If I wait patiently I’ll see your beautiful face
Don’t know why I can feel so sure
But your gravity keeps pulling me closer, closer
Been watching you make your way across the sky
Predicting our orbits are bound to collide
Holding my breath, keeping my composure
Wondering if you hear the rush bringing us closer
Sparks will fly when you fall through my atmosphere
But I’ll be standing by to hold you when you get here
Seems like light years since I felt your steady beam
But every night you grow brighter in my dreams
Opening my heart to full exposure
Time to begin, you’re coming in closer
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In the Dark
04:16
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In the dark I can feel your body move
Lying awake in the after taste of you
Sweet but bitter too
There’s a blue note bending low
And an empty pillow when you go
The scene unfolds in the dark
How many times will it take before I learn
Playing with fire fascinates until it burns
And I wind up here again
Counting up my should have beens
Alone with a question mark
In the dark
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Whatever This Is
03:44
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Whatever this is
Sweet as a cool sip of water on a summer’s day
Lyin’ in the shade
Whatever this is
Each kiss gets better so slow and tender, almost hurts
Givin’ me a thirst
For whatever this is
Easy as floatin’ down a river, you and me agree
Sure feels free
Whatever this is
My heart’s saying, this song that’s playing
Is the answer to a wish
I can’t tie this feeling up with words
‘S like trying to hold the wings of a bird
Whatever this is
Fresh as the first big breath of a morning breeze
Thinking thank you, please
Whatever this is
Let it keep on rollin’, can’t control it, if I tried
So I’ll just enjoy the ride
Whatever this is
Your kiss
Can’t resist
Whatever this is
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Ballerina
02:47
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Comfort Me
02:38
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Mother, comfort me
Hold me in your arms, spread your wings
Lift me high above and sing
Sing me to sleep
Sister, comfort me
Hear me when I cry, stand by my side
Give me courage to get by
Get by when the road’s too steep
When the darkness comes for me
Pulling me under again
I reach out from an endless sea
for the lifeline you send
Brother, comfort me
Take me by the hand, say I’ll be all right
Let me lean on you for a night
A night too far to see
Comfort me
Comfort me, comfort me
Mother, comfort me, comfort me
Sister, comfort me, comfort me
Brother, comfort me, comfort me
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Barbara Martin Waynesboro, Virginia
Jazz and blues singer-songwriter Barbara Martin is the real deal; a true renaissance woman in a genre prone to stereotypes and pigeon-holes. Barbara’s soulful voice and skillful songwriting combined with the ability to transition from chanteuse to girl-next-door to perceptive poet make her delightfully her own woman. ... more
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