Upcoming CD "Living In A Circle" lyrics

1 Sweet Rain

2 The Light Remains

3 Sun Is On The Rise

4 Willows

5 A Patchwork World

6 Road That Leads Today Into Tomorrow

7 Living In A Circle

8 Irish Blessing

9 Beginning Of Love

10 Blessed

11 Let There Be Sight

12 Reason We Are Here

13 Hope

14 A Matter Of Time

15 Long Life’s Highway

16 Children Of The River

17 Peace

18 World In Love

19 Child Of Erin

20 Re-Imagining

21 Birthdays

22 Thanksgiving

Sweet Rain

All i want is time,

All i want is just to plant one good seed

All i want is time,

Soon enough i’m gonna get what i need

Rain failing down,

An all day, hooray-rain a-falling

Rain falling down,

Such a sweet rain falling

All i want is luck,

All i want is just to plant one good seed

All i want is luck,

Soon enough i’m gonna get what i need

Rain failing down,

An all day, hooray-rain a-falling

Rain falling down,

Such a sweet rain falling

All i want are dreams,

All i want is just to plant one good seed

All i want are dreams,

Soon enough i’m gonna get what i need

Rain failing down,

An all day, hooray-rain a-falling

Rain falling down,

Such a sweet rain falling

Willows

Willows of the world are we

Rooted deep as trees must be

Bound to earth, by earth set free

Reaching for the sunlight

Willows will bend, but never break

Stronger than wind, we give and take

And in the end, endure the ache

Knowing life is what’s at stake

Willows always torn by wind

Are left standing in the end

Why do willows always win?

They’ve no place to run to...

Willows will bend, but never break

Stronger than wind, we give and take

And in the end, endure the ache

Knowing life is what’s at stake

From the sun, the soil and rain

All our life and strength we gain

Without them, what would remain?

Who’d weep for the willow?

Willows will bend, but never break

Stronger than wind, we give and take

And in the end, endure the ache

Knowing life is what’s at stake

No, we never can give ground

To this living earth we’re bound

Storms may try to cut us down

But we will stand forever

Willows will bend, but never break

Stronger than wind, we give and take

And in the end, endure the ache

Knowing life is what’s at stake

Irish Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you

And may the wind be always at your back,

The sun shining warm on your face

And soft rain falling

’Til we meet again may god hold you safe

In the palm of his hand

’Til we meet again may god hold you safe

In the palm of his hand

May you have four walls for the wind

And a roof for rain. And fire,

Warmth and cheer, and those you love near you

And all your heart desires.

’Til we meet again may god hold you safe

In the palm of his hand

’Til we meet again may god hold you safe

In the palm of his hand

The Sun Is On The Rise

At the world’s rim, a touch of light

The sun is on the rise

Lifting the stars out of the night

The sun is on the rise

Song fills the early morning sky

The sun is on the rise

Mist on the river whispers by

The sun is on the rise

Sing to the morning, sing to the day

Sing to the sunlight, burning the shadows away

In a dew-laden meadow bed

The sun is on the rise

One flower lifts it’s yellow head

The sun is on the rise

Wind calls the tune, the living dance

The sun is on the rise

Giving the world another chance

The sun is on the rise

Sing to the morning, sing to the day

Sing to the sunlight, burning the shadows away

Living In A Circle

Living in a circle, living in a circle,

Together forever, living in a circle

Seasons go around in a circle

Winter, spring, summer and fall

The world goes around in a circle, too

Spinning everyday with us all

Living in a circle, living in a circle,

Together forever, living in a circle

Life is a slow turning circle

We’re born, we live, and we die

Growing gray as the seasons turn

Wrinkles circling our eyes

All of us belong in the circle

Present, future and past

Dancing the family steps in time

Along with the shadows we cast

Living in a circle, living in a circle,

Together forever, living in a circle

The Light Remains

Clouds weeping rain, lightning whips the sky

Wind will tease a flame, but it will not die

Keep the faith, don’t let it wane

Cup your hands around the flame

After a relentless rain

The shadow passes and the light remains

The light remains

In a lonely room, where you sit afraid

In the gathering gloom, all your dreams unmade

Keep the faith, don’t let it wane

Cup your hands around the flame

After a relentless rain

The shadow passes and the light remains

The light remains

Blessed

Everyone now and then

Wants to see ‘round the bend

Will things turn out alright?

But the stars won’t shed enough light

Blessed are they who believe

Even though they cannot see

Beauty may wear a face

Ugly or commonplace

Trust your heart, not your eyes

And you may see through it’s disguise

Blessed are they who believe

Even though they cannot see

Let your heart learn to trust

Say a prayer, if you must

And the light night conceals

In it’s own time will be revealed

Blessed are they who believe

Even though they cannot see

A Matter Of Time

Step by step by step we’re walkin’

Step by step by step we go

Step by step by step we’re walkin’

And though the way is slow

It’s just a matter of time ’til we get there

It’s just a matter of time ’cause we’re strong

It’s just a matter of time, only have to keep tryin’

And it won’t be long

Step by step by step we’re changin’

Step by step by step we grow

Step by step by step we’re changin’

And though it may not show

It’s just a matter of time ’til we get there

It’s just a matter of time ’cause we’re strong

It’s just a matter of time, only have to keep tryin’

And it won’t be long

Step by step by step we’re learnin’

Step by step by step and so

Step by step by step we’re turnin’

And with all we know

It’s just a matter of time ’til we get there

It’s just a matter of time ’cause we’re strong

It’s just a matter of time, only have to keep tryin’

And it won’t be long

The Reason We Are Here

Some try to find the reason they live this life at all

Watching winter into spring... summer into fall

Chasing their ambitions like leaves blown in the wind

When all along the answer's in the faces of their friends

Picture in your mind the face of someone that you love

You need look no further to find the meaning of

This life in which you struggle like a willow in the wind

You hold your ground to give and take

The strength you gain from friends

For in the face of friendship the picture becomes clear

Lines that trace the smiles and the sorrows of your years

Are etched with care around the eyes

Of those who hold you dear

You see in them, they see in you… the reason we are here

You'd do anything for him, he’d do anything for you

It's been that way so long it seems as if he always knew

The feelings deep inside you before you knew yourself

And you'd rather be with your friend than anybody else

She understands a part of you you didn't know was there

You can't remember what your life was like before she cared

And when she isn't speaking, no one else can say as much

She stirs the deepest part of you with just the lightest touch

You never need to wonder why it is you live

You only want to offer in return the love they give

And do your part today so that tomorrow's children, too

Can watch the lines grow deeply

In the face of friends like you

For in the face of friendship the picture becomes clear

Lines that trace the smiles and the sorrows of your years

Are etched with care around the eyes

Of those who hold you dear

You see in them, they see in you… the reason we are here

A Patchwork World

With needles shaped from splintered swords

Of history’s forgotten wars

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

And friends the thread we use will he

Spun from the hearts of you and me

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

Stitch a world together from the pieces

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

Mend the tears and smooth away the creases

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

With colors deep and rich and fair

From every people, everywhere

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

And in the beauty of it’s seams

Gather strength to shape our dreams

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

Stitch a world together from the pieces

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

Mend the tears and smooth away the creases

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

With a swatch of golden Sun

And blue where sparkling rivers run

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

A colored tapestry that gives

A space for everything that lives

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

Stitch a world together from the pieces

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

Mend the tears and smooth away the creases

Stitch a world, a patchwork world

Children Of The River

We will find a way, we will find a way

The river’s gonna run forever in the sun

Time will take us there, time will take us there

The river’s gonna run forever in the sun

We are children of the river, we go on and on

Gentle as a rolling river, and just as strong

Children of the river… children of the river…

There will come a day, there will come a day

The river’s gonna run forever in the sun

Hope

Give me hope, light the way

There’s a path out of the darkness we’ve been living in

To brighter days

Show the love we all must feel

For this world to heal

Give me hope, fill the night

Like the compass-star you are, guide me

To the morning light

Where my dreams still survive

‘Cause you lift my eyes

it’s not far away, it could be any day,

Only a hope and prayer away

I know it’s all gonna be okay, someday…

Give me hope, light the way

The tomorrow we’ve been waiting for

Is a heartbeat away

Show the love we all must feel

For this world to heal

Give me hope

Let There Be Sight

Let there be sight, let there be sight

When eyes are closed they can’t tell

Darkness from the light

Or know the wrong from right

Let there be sight

Let there be dreams, let there be dreams

When minds are closed they can’t see

Possibilities

The light of hope that gleams

Let there be dreams

Let there be love, let there be love

When hearts are closed they cannot

Sail the skies above

So, like a winged dove

Let there be love

Peace (Be With You)

Peace of the dreaming wind be with you

In your lifetime… it’s the right time

Winds have blown, seeds are sown

Raindrops flown, sunlight shone

Peace of the wind, peace of the wind, peace of the wind

Be with you

Peace of the hopeful seed be with you

In your lifetime… it’s the right time

Winds have blown, seeds are sown

Raindrops flown, sunlight shone

Peace of the seed, peace of the seed, peace of the seed

Be with you

Peace of the soothing rain be with you

In your lifetime… it’s the right time

Winds have blown, seeds are sown

Raindrops flown, sunlight shone

Peace of the rain, peace of the rain, peace of the rain

Be with you

Peace of the shining sun be with you

In your lifetime… it’s the right time

Winds have blown, seeds are sown

Raindrops flown, sunlight shone

Peace of the sun, peace of the sun, peace of the sun

Be with you

World In Love

Looking at the world in love

Looking at the world in love

Seeing what you’re dreaming of

Looking at the world in love

Here you are to prove it,

Promising you’re strong enough

Here you are to prove it,

Shining like the stars above

Looking at the world in love

Looking at the world, looking at the world

Looking at the world in love

Knowing the road won’t be rosy forever

Every step along the way

You rely on a faith that forever-together

Happens day by day…

You’re gonna get there

Looking at the world in love

Looking at the world in love

Seeing what you’re dreaming of

Looking at the world in love

Here you are to prove it,

Promising you’re strong enough

Here you are to prove it,

Shining like the stars above

Looking at the world in love

Looking at the world, looking at the world

Looking at the world in love

Road That Leads Today Into Tomorrow

Sometimes looking at you

i can’t help but think you’re

Walking me along

The road that leads today into tomorrow

aAnd i want to go there

i think i belong there,

If you’re walking on

The road that leads today into tomorrow

i’ll walk along with you

i’ll sing my song with you

in the morning sun, ’

Til our days are done

Beginning Of Love

This will be the sun, this will be the sky,

These the fields of green, rivers running by

Through shadow woods, past the wild flower

In the morning hour

This is the beginning of love

This will be the land, this will be the sea,

Silver shining stars of eternity

Where the mountains reach, yearning for the sky

Let the spirit fly

This is the beginning of love

This is the beginning of love

Dance with the drummer drumming the heart of the world

Sing creation!

Roll with the rhythm rippling the heart of the world

Ah, Narnia!

Sing with the singer singing whose song never ends

Once it begins. now it begins…

These will be the birds circling in the air

These the creatures wild, running free and fair

Deep beneath the waves life shall fill the sea

How else can it be?

This is the beginning of love

This is the beginning…

Dark! Light! Land! Sea!

Sing creation!

Stars! Sun! Rocks! Waves!

Ah, Narnia!

Clouds! Wind! Hills! Streams!

Rain! Grass! Flowers! Trees!

I can see your face in the morning sun

I can see your smile warming everyone

I can see your hair flying in the wind

I can hear your heart:

This is the beginning of love

Love! Dream! Hope! Care!

Now it begins! Now it begins!

Love! Dream! Hope! Care!

Love!

Long Life’s Highway

As the morning dawns on our long life’s highway

I promise I’ll be true

And as you follow each little road and byway

I’ll follow you

For what have I to gain in this world

Without a love to take my part?

Love takes away the rain in this world

And warms the heart

As the mountains rise on our long life’s highway

I’ll climb along with you

And in the darkest valleys, though stumble, I may

You’ll see me through

For what have you to gain in this world

Without a love to take your part?

Love takes away the rain in this world

And warms the heart

As the sunlight fades on our long life’s highway

I’ll still be loving you

Though the autumn comes and the birds all fly away

I’ll stay with you

For what have we to gain in this world

Without a love to take our part?

Love takes away the rain in this world

And warms the heart

Child Of Erin

Fare thee well my Child

As you wander this night

Have no fear of the darkness

My heart is your light

As you go, brave child, remember

Faith and love by your side

I will dream of your peace in the night

Please don’t cry my Mother

As you sit by the hearth

I will dance your memory with joy in my heart

I will go now and pray as I travel this land

And live by the lessons you gave

CHORUS

Please don’t cry my Father

As you sit by the hearth

I will dance your memory with joy in my heart

I will go now and pray as I travel this land

And live by the lessons you gave

CHORUS

Please don’t cry my Children

As you stand by my grave

I have danced your memories all of my days

I will go now and pray as I travel this land

And live by the lessons you gave

Re-Imagining

Comes a time to relax

A Woodsman lays down his axe

The Dancer puts up her feet

A Teacher’s lesson complete

Welcoming the change a new day brings

Joining the song tomorrow sings

Unwritten pages opening

Time for re-imagining

Every day brings an hour

A Baker seals the flour

A Fisherman reels in the hook

The Preacher closes the book

Welcoming the change a new day brings

Joining the song tomorrow sings

Unwritten pages opening

Time for re-imagining

Thanksgiving

We plow in the springtime to sow the good seed

We work toward the harvest which answers our need

The sweat of our giving’s the price that we pay

For taking this joy in another new day

So for the taking and the giving

That are a part of living

We offer our thanksgiving

Kindness to neighbors who need us we find

Wears a path back to our own doors in time

And strengthens the knowledge that each of us share

The same hidden hopes beneath our common cares

So for the taking and the giving

That are a part of living

We offer our thanksgiving

A harvest of plenty, in friendship or grain

Is born out of more than mere chance could explain

It’s faith and hard work that allow us to live

Faith and hard work as we take and we give

So for the taking and the giving

That are a part of living

We offer our thanksgiving

By sharing our laughter and comforting tears

Friends the world over will lay down their fears

It’ll come with hard work, or it won’t come at all...

We must sow in the springtime to reap in the fall

So for the taking and the giving

That are a part of living

We offer our thanksgiving

Birthdays

Birthdays are always coming and going

Older is all anyone’s sure of growing

Someday remembering this one, you’ll wonder

“What was I worrying about? I was so much younger!”

So live it up now! Why be depressed?

This is the youngest you’ll be for the rest

Of your life! You look great! Laugh and be glad!

Make this the best day you’ve ever had

And the next one, even better!