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Dance Me Home
04:33
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Dance Me Home
Please take my hand. Come dance with me.
Sail into my world, like a sweet ocean breeze.
I know in my life, what it is like to dance all alone.
So please if you can take my hand and dance me home.
Please swing and sway to the constant sound.
And sing in my ear as we cover new ground.
I know that my life is filled with a light since you came along.
So please if you can take my hand and dance me home.
Instrumental
Step close with me through the ups and the downs.
Dance cheek to cheek. Let the love wrap around.
I know that my life, the Sound and the Light, will never be done.
But still if you can, take my hand and dance me home.
With you in my life, this dance day and night, will be much more fun.
So please if you can take my hand and dance me home.
So please if you can take my hand and dance me home.
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Stronger Desire for Love
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Stronger Desire for Love
Step by step, day by day, I am walking to a place that has no name
but it keeps on calling, keeps on reaching out to me.
And I hold my quiet intent. And I listen, for any subtle hint
of what’s unfolding and burning deep down inside of me.
Chorus:
And I hope, and I pray, that I can give all that’s asked of me today
with a heart that shines like the stars above.
And whether in sunshine or in rain, there’s only one thing that I hold as my aim and that’s a heart that burns with a stronger desire for love.
Back and forth, round and round, I keep walking focused on the light and sound.
I try to surrender anything that’s troubling me.
I give the world my full attention; face every moment with creative invention, looking out and looking deep inside of me.
Chorus:
And I hope, and I pray, that I can give all that’s asked of me today
With a heart that shines like the stars above.
And whether in sunshine or in rain, there’s only one thing that I hold as my aim and that’s a heart that burns with a stronger desire for love.
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…. I want a heart that burns with a stronger desire for love.
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The Bayou
03:01
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The Bayou
I'm going back. I'm heading home, and I know the path I'm taking.
I walk by myself, but never alone with every choice I'm making.
And you can go there if you want to.
You take your road. I'll take mine.
I wish you well with all you go through.
We'll meet again at another time.
I'm going back. I'm heading home, and I know the path I'm taking.
I walk by myself, but never alone with every choice I'm making.
Every crossroad is an open door.
And every stepping stone a gift.
To open my heart and soul a little more,
that's the reason I live.
I'm going back. I'm heading home.
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If Love Can Find Me
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If Love Can Find Me
I woke up and fell out of the bed,
bad thoughts going through my head.
I needed an attitude adjustment quick.
Broke the coffee pot. There goes the caffeine.
No time to figure out the waking dream.
I just knew what I was wading in was thick.
I didn't know what to do. Stopped to sing a simple HU, and the message that came through was this:
If love can find me, and if love will come. If love will shine on me, I will welcome it; try to welcome it with open arms.
I went to work; got stuck in a traffic jam.
I did my best to try and rush on in.
But my boss, you know he looked at me with a frown.
He motioned me to move toward his office door.
I walk slow, don't know what's in store.
He says to me don't even bother sitting down.
I didn't know what to do. Stopped to sing a simple HU, and the message that came through was this:
If love can find me, and if love will come. If love will shine on me, I will welcome it; try to welcome it with open arms.
I headed home completely in a daze.
Reviewed the morning, it all seemed so crazy.
I didn't know if I should break down, cry or scream.
I turned around, thought I heard a car horn.
It sounded familiar, just like my alarm.
I awoke and I was so glad that this was a dream.
Then I knew just what to do. Sat up and sang a simple HU, and the message that came through was this:
I knew love had found me. I knew love had come. I knew love had shown me. I had welcomed it. I welcomed it with open arms.
Oh yes, love will find me, and love it comes, and love it shines on me. I can welcome it, try to welcome it with open arms.
*HU - an ancient name for God.
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Lookin' for a Sign
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Lookin' for a Sign
It's more than walking on water.
It's more than water into wine.
It's more than parting seas and distant thunder.
If you looking for a sign, it's as near to you as anything dear to you.
It's the light in a baby's eyes.
It's a dog that carefully leads the blind.
It's a flower that grows from a tiny seed.
It's an answer in the book you read.
It's the tender touch of a lover's hand.
It's the heart that learns to love again.
It's a bird that sings its song for you.
It's a guiding hand that sees you through.
It's more than walking on water.
It's more than water into wine.
It's more than parting seas and distant thunder.
If you looking for a sign, it's as near to you as anything dear to you.
It's the grace of grandparents as they age.
It's a sunset on a long, hard day.
It's a lullaby that soothes the soul.
It's the words of truth in stories told.
It's the sound of wild geese over head.
It's a warmth that's felt with no words said.
It's a friend who wipes the tears away.
It's a that somehow shows the way.
It's more than walking on water.
It's more than water into wine.
It's more than parting seas and distant thunder.
Oh, it's more than walking on water.
It's more than water into wine.
It's more than parting seas and distant thunder.
If you looking for a sign, it's as near to you as anything dear to you.
Just open your heart and receive.
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Can I Say Goodbye?
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Can I Say Goodbye
How can I say goodbye when I'm not interested in letting go?
How can I move on when there's no other place I want to know?
In your arms the whole world seems at bay as you gently rock every single care away.
How can I look ahead when I still like what I see before me?
How can I be so strong when all I do these days is grieve?
In your eyes I see sparks and flakes of snow, and they rain down warm on my Soul.
How can I...?
How can I heal this heart when the pain it runs so deep inside me?
How can I make a new start when I can't even find my own feet?
Say you'll hold my hand when the world starts closing in, and you and I begin to walk on alone.
How can I...?
How can I step away when there's still so much you feed in me?
How can I walk alone when I do like the company I keep?
In your hands my whole body melts like clay as we shape and turn and carve out another day.
How can I...?
How can I...?
How can I say goodbye?
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Lament
04:02
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Lament
I thought I knew love. I was wrong.
I thought I knew of a heart strong.
I thought I could handle the changing tides.
I thought I knew of myself inside.
I thought I knew you. I was wrong.
I thought I knew of a heart strong.
I thought I could handle the changing tides.
I thought I knew of myself inside.
I thought I knew love. I was wrong.
I thought I knew of a heart strong.
I thought I could handle the changing tides.
I thought I knew of myself inside.
thought I knew of love....
thought I knew love....
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Remember Who You Are
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Remember Who You Are
I get discouraged real easy; expect myself to be perfect right now... think that I should know, I should just know how to do things; think that I should know how to do everything by now.
But there's a voice that sings reminding me.
Like a star shining, you are.
Ever reaching, climbing... you are.
Don't forget the beauty of you and the love that carries you.
Like Spirit on the wind I ride, to places that I, don't know if I've been before.
But I hold on tight and follow the light, and I sing to myself to surrender once more.... and I sing...
Like a star shining, you are.
Ever reaching, climbing... you are.
Don't forget the beauty of you and the love that carries you.
Like a baby learning how to crawl, I stumble and fall and reach for a hand again.
I hold myself tight and rock through the night till I gather the strength to try it again and I sing...
Like a star shining, you are.
Ever reaching, climbing... you are.
Don't forget the beauty of you and the love that carries you.
Oh please remember, tell me you will remember. Please remember who you are.
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Higher Ground
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Higher Ground
No matter where I go, I know that I'm fine, as long as I have you.
Though the wind will blow, there is sunshine, as long as I have you.
And I am climbing ever higher because I have you beside me.
No matter where I go, or how high I climb, I know that I have you.
I know that I am Soul. I know that I'll fly now that I found you.
Though the pain pierces deep in my heart,
and the night tries to blind, I hold on.
Surely morning will come in spite of my tears,
and the light of your eyes will find me.
No matter where I go or how high I climb. I'm grateful I have you.
And I am climbing ever higher because I have you beside me.
No matter where I go, I know that I'm fine, now that I know you.
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Circle of Stars
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Circle of Stars
If you can my little one peer out at the night.
In the sky if you look real hard, you'll see sparkles of light.
And if the night starts closing in, and the memories of monsters begin,
step into a circle of stars. They'll protect you wherever you are.
If you can my little one you can hold my hand.
I'm with you. I'm in your heart and I'll do what I can.
And if the darkness feels too cold, and the shadows won't leave you alone, step into a circle of stars. They'll protect you wherever you are.
Ohhhhh......
Hey la, hey la, la, la
Hey la, hey la, la, la
I love you, my little one, and I always will;
as sure and true as your beating heart, no matter how you may feel.
But if life feels lonely and hard. If you're sad and heavy of heart, step into a circle of stars 'cause you are loved wherever you are.
Now go to sleep, my little one, with a heart full of joy.
May your travels bring you love, as you learn and explore.
And if your dreams come crashing down, and you feel like there's no one around, step into a circle of stars 'cause you are loved wherever you are.
Sweet, sweet dreams, little one. I love you.
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Teach Me How to Love
Teach me how to love. Give me the strength to open this window.
Teach me how to love, to let the light shine in to every dusty, dark corner.
A faint flicker burns in the far end of this room.
The darkness yearns to be awakened from the night, to feel the love of illumination.
Cold chambers sleep and wait for the warm breath of daylight.
A stroke on the cheek is all that it takes to bring senses to life again.
Teach me how to love. Give me the strength to open this window.
Teach me how to love, to let the light shine in to every dusty, dark corner
Sunlight streams through revealing the hues of the rainbow,
on a painted canvas come true; the animation of dreams through heartfelt emotion.
Hope comes alive as melodies dance on a ceiling.
Imagination arrives with palate in hand to add detail and meaning.
The room now ablaze, consumed by the warm kiss of firelight.
While hungry flames shoot out across the sky, leaving sprinkles of starlight.
New sparks take hold. Each twinkle a song of rejoicing.
And so goes the flow, burning past this windowpane in a silent voice.
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Where are You, Mama?
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Where are You, Mama?
Where are you, mama? Are you somewhere nearby?
Do my words ever fly to you when I raise my head to the sky?
Do you know I miss you? How I long for your voice.
Did you have to leave us so soon or did you have any choice.
I am fine, in case you wanted to know.
I try to be a good person inside, but I have a long way to go.
I see you in my hands and my wide open eyes.
And I know it wasn't comfortable to you, but I still easily cry for you.
Where are you, mama? Are you safe and warm?
Do summer evenings still find you sitting out on the swing of the porch?
Do you know what I look like; know what I have become?
Why did you have to finish your life when mine had barely begun?
I am fine. Life is going quite well.
I've got a whole lot of love in my life, and that's what matters, far as I can tell.
I hear you in the wind and the birds you could name.
I still play the guitar that you bought and the words spill out like rain for you.
Where are you, mama? Tell me where have you gone?
Can I spend some time with you when I feel all alone?
Tell me are you happy? Do you still feel the same?
If I meet inside of my dreams will you still call me by name?
Well I am fine, in case you wanted to know.
I've got a family surrounding me now. I guess it's one that you'll never know.
I remember your laughter; the many faces you made.
And now that I am much older I appreciate the things you would say to me.
Where are you, mama? Have you found a new home?
If I never see you again, there are a few things I want you to know.
That I long to touch you; to grab hold of your hand; to thank you for giving me life in this strange and interesting land.
And I am fine. This I want you to know.
There's so much more I want to share of my life and I wish you didn't go.
I recall your heart's beating with my head on your chest.
Thanks for all that you did and didn't do, and thanks for doing your best to love me.
Wherever you are, mama, please know I love you.
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Forever & A Day
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Forever & A Day
As sure as the spring comes;
as sure as the night, the night turns to day;
as sure as the birds sing their songs;
as sure as the flowers, the flowers in May;
I will always love you.
You shed light in the rain.
Forever, my love... forever and a day.
As sure as the sun shines;
as sure as the rainbow after the rain;
as sure as the star in the sky;
as sure as the moon that waxes and wanes;
I will always love you.
You add life to my day.
Forever, my love... forever and a day.
Storms will come and winds will blow, but love is like the air we breathe.
You my love are in my heart and soul and nothing can take that away from me.
You live in me.
As sure as the snow falls;
as sure as the river that rolls to the sea;
as sure as the wolf that howls and calls;
as sure as the strength of a solid oak tree;
I will always love you.
You are a gift on my way.
Forever, my love... forever and a day.
Forever, my love... forever and a day.
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14. |
Spirit Dance
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Spirit Dance
Can I have this dance?I will do anything.
Give me the chance to learn how to love.
If you lead the way, I will try following.
Let Spirit be... the guiding force and the source the drives me, the goal of my life and the light that shines on me; the music that moves my feet as I dance this dance.
You take my hand. I step up slowly.
We take a stance and the music begins.
Step 1, 2, 3 in time with the rhythm.
Let Spirit be... the guiding force and the source the drives me, the goal of my life and the light that shines on me; the music that moves my feet as I dance this dance.
We twirl and we turn. We glide 'cross the floor.
I'm beginning to learn the give and the take.
The melody sings, and my heart is listening.
Let Spirit be... the guiding force and the source the drives me, the goal of my life and the light that shines on me; the music that moves my feet as I dance this dance.
And the dance goes on because love is an infinite, heart-changing song.
Let Spirit be... the guiding force and the source the drives me, the goal of my life and the light that shines on me; the music that moves my feet as I dance this dance.
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Janie Worm Seattle, Washington
Music is the language of my heart and my favorite form of creative expression. Writing songs all my life, I feel the healing love and truth that come through. I'm humbly grateful. I sing because songs are given to me. I pass them on so that anyone who resonates may also benefit. As we each step into our full light, we encourage others to do the same. Thanks so much for your love & support. Enjoy! ... more
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