1. |
A Matter of Time
04:36
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2. |
Break Away
04:12
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There’s a shadow in the desert that’s a thousand years old
And beyond it lies the answer to the dark and the cold
But a dangerous reaction is about to take hold
It’s time to break away
And embrace the light of day
It’s time to break away
When there’s an iron in the fire and a cloud in the sky
And your hands begin to tremble and there’s fear in your eyes
Will you grasp at any comfort that your mind can devise
Or try to break away
And embrace the light of day
It’s time to break away
I always thought that you’d love me forever
I thought I knew you’d be with me to stay
I always dreamed we’d be happy together
Forever and a day
When there’s a rumble in the distance and a glow in the sky
And the wind begins to howl and the rivers run dry
Will you take a final moment to kiss me goodbye
Or try to break away
And embrace the light of day
It’s time to break away
I never thought that you’d ever deceive me
I never knew that you’d throw me away
I never dreamed you intended to leave me
All alone this way
When there’s an iron in the fire and a cloud in the sky
And you hands begin to tremble and there’s fear in your eyes
Will you grasp at any comfort your mind can devise
Or try to break away
And embrace the light of day
It’s time to break away
From the storm
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3. |
Give Us Life
04:42
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Like a dream in the dark of night
Like a mist in the morning light
Like the moon in its crescent phase
Touching me with its light burning through the haze
I can tell from the look in your eyes
There’s something there that you can’t disguise
Like the power of a work of art
Like the flutter of a pulsing heart
Like a ripple racing through the tide
Feel the miracle of life that’s deep inside
And no one’s ever going to take that away
She’s going to be a little girl someday
Give her life, give her life
We’re all God’s children
Give her life
Give her hope, give her love
She is the seed
Of God above
Give us life, give us life
We’re all God’s children
Give us life
Smoke streams rising from the chimney stacks
Freight cars racing down the railroad tracks
Jet planes streak across a starry sky
Above it all a newborn baby cries
And no one’s ever going to take that away
She’s going to be a little girl someday
Give her life, give her life
We’re all God’s children
Give her life
Give her hope, give her love
She is the seed
Of God above
Give us life, give us life
We’re all God’s children
Give us life
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When I first saw her smile
I felt my loneliness was leaving
And in a little while
I knew I'd never be the same
And her eyes were like the dawn
Risen from the ocean
And as I stood upon the shore
I felt her take my hand
And all the fears of my twenty years
Were buried in the sand
And I knew that I
Would never leave her side
Until the day I died
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5. |
Welcome
04:28
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They stormed the beach at Normandy
They flew to Vietnam
They closed the camps in Germany
Fought in Afghanistan
They raised the flag at McHenry
And gave their lives at Pearl
Withstood the British infantry
And sent a beacon to the world
Welcome to the land of my freedom
Shining her light across the sea
Whatever your trouble or sorrow
However you may yearn to be free
Welcome to the land of my freedom
Raising her voice up to the sky
Standing tall on the shoulders of heroes
For freedom they were willing to die
Come Christian, Hebrew, Protestant
Roman Catholic, Hindu
Join Baptist, Muslim, Lutheran
Buddhist, Agnostic too
From Beijing, Mumbai, Saint Petersburg
Nairobi, Kathmandu,
Taipei, Milan, Johannesburg,
Kiev, Lima, Cancún
Welcome to the land of my freedom
Shining her light across the sea
Whatever your race or religion
However you may choose to believe
Welcome to the land of my freedom
Raising her voice up to the sky
No matter how long you have journeyed
Or what burden your heart holds inside
Welcome to the land of my freedom
Shining her light across the sea
Standing tall on the shoulders of heroes
Who died for the right to be free
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6. |
Somewhere to Go
02:23
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I’ve been wondering how you have been
But I knew what you’d think if I called
And I didn’t want your feelings or pride to be hurt
By thinking I miss you at all
It’s funny how minutes roll by
On digital clock radios
But I’d have surely been out of here long before this
If I’d only had somewhere to go
But the arcade where we met has been closed down for good
And they’re planning a shopping mall there
And the pond in the park is all covered with snow
There’s an unfriendly feel in the air
And the food where we dined took a turn for the worse
And it’s taking so long to be served
And the pubs and bars and the dance club stars
Are beginning to get on my nerves
And even my car isn’t quite up to par
It’s as empty and dark as a hearse
Well, it’s not that I’m stubborn, I’m open to change
Except when it’s change for the worse
So I hope you're not thinking that I want you back
Or need you or miss you or care
But if you should happen to have somewhere to go
Would you mind having company there?
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7. |
Only Love
04:50
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My life is set on a chartered course
Through the corridors of time
My mind is free and I’m drifting on the breeze
Man the sails ‘cause I’m coming home
For the wind is strong behind me
With its gentle push to keep my mind at ease
So kiss me lightly
And wrap your arms around me tightly
Hold me closer
Let the power of love rain down on me
Only love can set you free
Got to get back to my baby tonight
To feel my baby hold me so tight
There’s only one place that I’m longing to be
She’s waiting there for me
Only love can set you free
There’s a sweet refrain on the summer breeze
It’s a sound that draws me leeward
To a place we knew not so very long ago
Where I kissed your lips as I held you close
And I told you that I love you
I knew right then I would never let you go
So kiss me lightly
And wrap yourself around me tightly
Hold me closer
Let the power of love rain down on me
Only love can set you free
Got to get back to my baby tonight
To fee my baby hold me so tight
There’s only one place that I’m longing to be
She’s waiting there for me
Only love can set you free
Only love, only love
Only love, only love
Only love, only love
Love
Only love can set you free
Got to get back to my baby tonight
To feel my baby hold me so tight
She’s waiting there for me
Only love can set you free
My life is set on a chartered course
Through the corridors of time
My mind is free and I’m drifting on the breeze
Man the sails ‘cause I’m coming home
For the wind is strong behind me
With its gentle push to keep my mind at ease
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8. |
She's My Friend
03:29
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She’s been my friend now for so many years
Thinks of me all of the time
When I am weary of fighting the tears
I can cross right over the line
I know that she doesn’t mind
She’s my friend
And I know that she’ll be by my side till the end
Even when
We’re apart for a while
She can still make me smile
Till we’re back again
So many times I have thought to myself
I wonder what she’s thinking about
But she just carries on without a care in the world
Has no need for worry and doubt
Or trying to figure everything out
She’s my friend
And I know that she’ll be by my side till the end
Even when
We’re apart for a while
She can still make me smile
Till we’re back again
I can remember the night that we met
She took me quite by surprise
When the door opened with her coming through
It was like the sun on the rise
Had suddenly appeared to my eyes
She’s my friend
And I know that she’ll be by my side till the end
Even when
We’re apart for a while
She can still make me smile
Till we’re back again
She’s my friend
And I know that she’ll be by my side till the end
Even when
We’re apart for a while
She can still make me smile
‘Cause there’s something about
The subtle way in her style
That tells me
She’s my friend
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9. |
Audrey's Song
04:38
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Back when I was very small
I looked around me
And the world seemed very tall
But you were right beside me there
To help me through it all
And I never thought to thank you
Back when I was very small
And as the years went drifting by
I saw the kindness
And the love within your eyes
And I knew it wasn’t easy
But I knew how hard you tried
And I always meant to thank you
As the years went drifting by
And I’ve seen lonely people smile
When they’ve been with you just a while
It’s how you spend your each and every day
Making other people feel okay
Heartbroken people smile again
When you are with them now and then
And everyone who spends a day or two
Knows God’s love through you
And so I’ve written down this song
It may be simple
And it isn’t very long
But if I tried to speak these things
I know I’d get it wrong
And I really want to thank you
So I’ve written down this song
And I’ve seen lonely people smile
When they’ve been with you just a while
It’s how you spend your each and every day
Making other people feel okay
Heartbroken people smile again
When you are with them now and then
And everyone who spends a day or two
Knows God’s love through you
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10. |
Grace
03:06
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All I want for Christmas
Is a place to call my own
A bed to place my pillow
Where I can feel at home
Every night I dream of
A room that’s safe and warm
Providing me safe harbor
A refuge from the storm
I never thought that I’d be here
So many people passing by me
They can not look me in the eye
But it’s been said
There but for the grace of God go I
Whenever I feel hopeless
An angel comes along
Bringing me a seed of hope
To nurture and grow strong
It might be a new pair of shoes
Sometimes it’s just a smile
But even just the smallest things
Help make life worthwhile
I never thought that I’d be here
So many people passing by me
They just can’t look me in the eye
But it’s been said
There but for the grace of God go I
Bells are ringing everywhere
And the world is wrapped in light
Winter winds have chilled the air
My Christmas will be white
As I lay me down to sleep tonight
All I want for Christmas
All I want for Christmas
Is a place to call my own
All I want for Christmas
Is my home
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11. |
You
03:51
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You
You’ve got me going right out of my mind
‘Cause I know what you’ve been doing behind
And yet you know
That I’m never gonna let you go
Eyes
That flash a glimmer and a promise to please
Lips so subtle and tender a tease
And you’re so sure
That I’ll keep coming back again for more
Why do I feel
This hold over me
When you’re out and about
Doing whatever you please
It’s late
I should be getting out on my own
But here I am waiting at home
‘Cause it’s after the fall
And I wouldn’t want to miss your call
Why do I feel
This hold over me
When you’re out and about
Doing whatever you please
People talk
They say that loving you is doing me harm
But I just want you back here in my arms
There’s no reason or rhyme
When you just love me and leave me alone time after time
You
You’ve got me going right out of my mind
‘Cause I know what you’ve been doing behind
And yet you know
That I’m never gonna let you
Never gonna let you go
Never gonna let you go
No, no, no
No, I’m never gonna let you
Never gonna let you go
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Tom Siegel New York
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