1. |
Kinder
01:55
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2. |
Tell Me Now
02:51
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Tell Me Now
© 2010 - 2013 Amy Dixon-Kolar
Tell me now, about the smile on my face
Tell me now, how I walked the world with grace
Tell me now, about my spirit in this place
Don’t wait until I’m gone, tell me now
Tell me now, of all I used to do
Tell me now, if I’ve offended you
Tell me now, how to give the world its due
Don’t wait until I’m gone tell me now
Please don’t wait ‘til I’m ashes in a jar
Or lying in the cold, dark ground
Tell me what you’re thinking, the ugly and the good
It’ll mean more to me now, I wish you would
Tell me now, how I’ve helped my fellow man
Tell me now, how to follow some great plan
Tell me now, if I’ve done all that I can
Don’t wait until I’m gone, tell me now
Tell me now, what my words have meant to you
Tell me now, if there’s changing I must do
Tell me now, what I mean to you
Don’t wait until I’m gone, tell me now
Please don’t wait ‘til I’m ashes in a jar
Or lying in the cold, dark ground
Tell me what you’re thinking, the ugly and the good
It’ll mean more to me now, I wish you would
Tell me now, come on, what you gonna say?
Tell me now, before I’ve gone away
Tell me now, while we’re standing here today
[Repeat 2x]
Don’t wait until I’m gone
Could be before the dawn
If I’ve been right or I’ve been wrong
Tell me now
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3. |
Magic Potion
02:54
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Magic Potion
© 2013 Sue Fink
You say that as of late you’re feeling listless
The colors of your world have gone to grey
Your spirit sags, your love-life is quite… kiss-less
And what’s the use of romance, anyway?
You say you’re tired of crying, tired of trying
My friends, once I was that same shade of blue
I was just some sad-sack hound, until the day I found
This potion, which I now offer to YOU!
(magic potion, magic potion, magic potion)
It comes in a tiny vial, and it’s very versatile: Just one
Droplet every night ensures good dreams
If you spray some on your mirror you will see things so much clearer/
Rub it on your silver, and your silver gleams!
Sure, it cleans your shirts and pants, and if you
give it to your plants,
within minutes you can watch them bloom and grow
(bloom and grow!)
Just a little dab’ll do ya, you’ll be singin’ Hallelujah
as your suitors woo ya ’neath the mistletoe
(magic potion, magic potion, magic potion)
So many ways to use it – impossible to abuse it – it can
Heal broken bones, and hearts, and more
And I’d gladly jump through hoops if I could give it to our troops:
My friends, it’s guaranteed to end all war!
Now you’re lookin’ at me twice, and you’re thinkin’:
what’s the price?
I know this is not easy to conceive:
For you, it’s absolutely free – money matters not to me –
But: It will not work… unless: you do BELIEVE!
(believe, believe, believe…)
Yes, it is an oddity, faith as a commodity, but
If you have NONE, this potion’s just fool’s gold
Just a smidge is all you’ll need (no more than a mustard seed)
Then the potion will increase it seven-fold!
And once you have conviction, you’ll find it’s an addiction
You’ll keep desiring more, and that’s the catch:
Our own supply is running low, that’s why we need some of
yours now / So we can mix us up a brand new batch…
Of Magic Potion (magic potion) Magic Potion (magic potion)
Magic Potion (magic potion) Magic Potion (magic potion)…
Believe, believe, believe, believe, believe…
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4. |
I Don't Do Country
03:10
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I Don’t Do Country
© 2007 Patti Shaffner
I’d like to write a country song
The kind that folks could sing along
The kind of song that they might buy
Down in Nashville Tennessee
The kind of song that Garth might sing
Think of all the money that would bring
That might be just fine for me
But I don’t do country
And can’t you see me at the Bluebird
Singin’ the blues
‘Bout the man who left me
And the way I’ve been abused
Blue jean skirt and a sequined sweater
I could be the next Loretter
Maybe fate would treat me better
But I don’t do country
Now if I was gonna make it big
I’d have to buy a big blonde wig
The kind of hair that Dolly wears
And I’d have to change my name
I’d do a spot on TNN
Then they’d have me back again
Think all the money I could spend
But I don’t do country
And can’t you see me at the Bluebird
Singin’ the blues
‘Bout the man who left me
And my troubles with the booze
Tight black jeans and a sequined sweater
I could be the next Loretter
Reba, Tricia, I’d be better
But I don’t do country
Now every Dick and Jane and Joe
Would all come out to see my show
I’d be making so much dough,
I’d buy the Country Hall of Fame
I’d buy half the State of Texas
Where I could hide out from all my exes
I’d have Willie do my taxes
But I don’t do country
And can’t you see me at the Bluebird
Singin’ the blues
‘Bout the man who left me
And the way I’ve been abused
Cowgirl boots and a sequined sweater
I could be the next Loretter
Maybe fate would treat me better
But I don’t do country
But I don’t do country
But I don’t do…… country
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5. |
Kathy's Dance
04:34
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Kathy’s Dance
© 2012 Amy Dixon-Kolar
Kick your heels up, Kathy
Put on your dancing shoes
Now it’s your time Kathy
To let yourself cut loose
Your lover, he’s been waiting
Such a long long time
For you to leave your heavy cares behind
He’s been patient
But he’s waited for the chance
To sweep you in his arms and Kathy dance
Kathy, dance!
Have you seen this dance floor?
It’s a garden of delight
Everything’s prepared for you this night
You’ve been patient
But you’ve prayed for the chance
To be swept up in his arms and
Kathy, dance!
Kathy, dance!
Since I was young
I’ve seen the dance in your eyes
Now it’s grown to universal size
Always waiting for the time to come
To be one with your love
Now the dance has now begun!
Kick your heels up Kathy
Your lover’s opening the door
We’ll all join you someday
Dancing ‘round on heaven’s floor
You know that someday Kathy,
We’ll be out on this starlit floor
There’s room enough for billions more
We’ve all been patient
We hoped there was a chance
To be swept up in his arms and
Finally free to dance
Kathy, dance!
Kick your heels up Kathy
Put on those dancing shoes
Now it’s your time Kathy
To let yourself cut loose
Kathy dance
Kathy dance
I see you dancing
Kathy
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6. |
Take Back
02:49
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Take Back
© 2013 Sue Fink
Like a starlet to fame
Like a sinner to shame
I call your name
I play your game
Like gum to a shoe
Or like glitter to glue
I cling to you
It’s what I do But now I
Take back my heart, take back my soul
Take back my life, make myself whole
I’ll find a way
It’s a new day I wish I could
Take back my pride, take back my tears
Take back what’s mine, take back the years
I’ve had enough, I need to find love
So good-bye
Like a fish in a net
Like the deepest regret
I’ve paid my debt
But I’m not free yet And so I
Take back my heart, take back my soul
Take back my life, make myself whole
I’ll find a way
It’s a new day I wish I could
Take back my pride, take back my tears
Take back what’s mine, take back the years
I’ve had enough, I will find love
So good-bye (good-bye) good-bye (good-bye)
Good-bye…
** Alternate melody, sung by Patti Shaffner, begins after bridge, sung at same time as "Take back my heart" etc.
[Alternate melody:]
[Like a leaf to the vine
A thief to the scene of the crime
Like a grape is to wine
Like a poet to rhyme
Like an hourglass to time
Like the sun is to shine...]
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7. |
Dervish Heart
03:16
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Dervish Heart
© 2013 Patti Shaffner
Bright light on fingertips
Sweet perfume on skin and lips
Rising up to meet the kiss that I know is there
And I'm dancing round the room in my bare feet
Whirling like a dervish in the desert heat
Waiting for the love that I know is true
It’s always there (3x)
This love is true
And we find each other in the dark
Speaking the same way
Heart to heart
And I see myself reflected in my lover’s eyes
Dance in the direction of that sweet surprise
Open wide the doors so love may come inside
And the world is spinning softly as I'm standing still
I lean against the moment at my windowsill
Watch the stars that fall into my eyes until I see what's true
It’s always there (3x)
This love is true
And we find each other in the dark
Dancing the same way
Heart to heart
[SCAT BREAK]
And we find each other in the dark
Speaking the same way
Heart to heart
It’s always there (3x)
This love is true
It’s always… there…
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8. |
At the End of the Day
03:14
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At the End of the Day
© 2012 Amy Dixon-Kolar
Too many people
Too many calls
Too many notes and messages
Tacked up to my wall
And at the end of the day
All we can say is
Good night, see you tomorrow
Too many places
Where I’m supposed to be
Too many obligations
For just the one of me
And at the end of the day
All we can say is
Good night, see you tomorrow
Said with that touch of sorrow
Good night
We need to run away
Down to the river and listen to the wind
Call ‘Silence’
It’s alright
Too many flashing lights
Too many blinking screens
Too many noises and emails and texts
I know you know what I mean
At the end of the day
All we can say is
Good night, maybe tomorrow
I had a dream we walked hand in hand
Along the beach
When I awoke we’d been holding hands
In our sleep
Silence
Too many people want
So many others lost
We’ll try to do our best
But there’s always gonna be a cost
And at the end of the day
All we can say is
Good night, maybe tomorrow
Said with that touch of sorrow
Good night
We need to run away
Down to the river and listen to the wind
Saying ‘Silence’
And know it’s right
Good night
I love you,
Good night
There’s always tomorrow
Good night
Silence
Good night
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9. |
If Only You Weren't You
03:54
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If Only You Weren’t You
© 2013 Sue Fink
We’ve been together since the earth was new
We know each other through and through, and
Now you say it’s time to go our separate ways
You won’t listen to a word I say, well
This cannot be true… if only you… weren’t…
We should be side by side on the sofa
Resting in each other’s arms
We could be doin’ a duet together
Singin’ ’bout each other’s charms
And you would tell me how you appreciate
The million little things I do (and I do)
Nothing could make you turn away from me –
If only you weren’t you
We could be strolling hand in hand down the
Chilly streets when lights are low
Reminisce about the first time we kissed
All those stars and moons ago
And if you were sad, you would tell me,
And not just say that we were through
We could work out whatever our troubles –
If only you weren’t you
If only you weren’t you
You could be more like who I’d always
thought you’d be
If only you weren’t you
But you won’t even try, now you’re
asking me to set you free… oh no, oh no…
Everything always had to be your way
– I knew that from the start
I’d just swallow my pride and compromise
– Guess that wasn’t so smart
Now you tell me you’ve found another, well,
I just didn’t have a clue, ooohh
If you were someone whose word meant anything –
But then, you wouldn’t be you
If only you weren’t you
If only you weren’t you
If only you weren’t you
If only you weren’t…
Darling, we’d be so perfect together…
If only you… weren’t… you
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10. |
Datssalottawatta
04:23
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Datssalottawatta
© 2007 Patti Shaffner
Rain come down, fall down on the ground and that’s a lot of water
Rain come down, fallin’ all around and that’s a lot of water
Well we take two steps forward and one step back
Two steps forward and one step back
We may be slow but we’re on the right track
And that’s a lot of water
Under the bridge, oh darlin’, that’s a lot of water
Some days I get the blues and some nights I get them too
Sometimes I cry myself to sleep, ‘cause I don’t know what I’m gonna do
So then I take two steps forward and one step back
Two steps forward and one step back
I may be slow but I’m on the right track
And that’s a lot of water
Under the bridge, oh yeah, that’s a lot of water
I’ve got a friend he thinks he knows all the answers
But he don’t know what he’s gonna do
Listen to him you could be takin’ your chances
And you might be in the middle too
He’s got a tiger by the tail; he’s got a monkey on his back
I think that its good sense the man does lack
He takes two steps forward and one step back
And that’s a lot of water
Under the bridge, oh yeah yeah, that’s a lot of water
You can fill a river with tears; yeah you can fill up the ocean too
You can cry yourself to sleep but you still might have the blues
So then you take two steps forward and one step back
Two steps forward and one step back
You may be slow but you’re on the right track
And that’s a lot of water
Under the bridge, yeah, yeah, that’s a lot of water
Rain come down, fall down on the ground and that’s a lot of water
Rain come down, fallin’ all around and that’s a lot of water
You know that we take two steps forward and one step back
Two steps forward and one step back
We may be slow but we’re on the right track
And that’s a lot of water
Under the bridge, and you know that’s a lot of water
That’s a lot of water, that’s a lot of water…..
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11. |
Kabir's Song
03:12
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SongSisters - Sue Fink, Patti Shaffner, and Amy Dixon-Kolar - are award-winning singer/songwriter friends who discovered that their own distinctive styles blend together, creating something richer than the individual, stronger as a whole. They delight in and celebrate each other’s music: each “sister” takes the lead on original songs, the others adding soaring harmonies and instrumentation. ... more
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