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I’m guessing what it’s like to hold your hand
I can feel your toes beneath my skin
I am carrying you, I am carrying you
Seems no matter where I go, you will go too
Through the summer, leaves, and snow, it’s me and you
I’m guessing what it’s like to hold you up
Higher than a helium balloon
I already love you, I already love you
You’re the best thing I’ve created and I can't wait to tell you
You already got ahold of me
I’m glowing like a shooting star
You never ever have to guess with me
I’ll love you just for who you are
I’m guessing what it’s like when school days start
And know someday someone may break your heart
I will be there for you whenever you want me to
I hope you know you can always let me in
(You can count on me)
And that my love for you won’t change and has no end
(You can count on me)
I’m guessing what it’s like to let you go
When your little hands grow ‘til they’re hard to hold
I will be there for you whenever you want me to
I hope you know you can always let me in
You can count on me ‘cause I’m always here for you
I’m always here for you, I’m always here for you
Hope you remember to call home from time to time
If you ever lose your song, I’ll give you mine
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We were as one
For a moment in time
And it seemed everlasting
That you would always be mine
Now you wanna be free
So I'm letting you fly
'Cause I know in my heart, babe
My love will never die, no
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Oh don't you know you can't escape me?
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
I ain't gonna cry no
And I won't beg you to stay
If you're determined to leave
I will not stand in your way
But hopefully
You'll be back again
'Cause you know in your heart babe
My love will never end, no
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Oh don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
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Lyrics:
I’m gonna try; I’m gonna try to hard
I’ll try not to let you down. I’ll try not to break you heart.
I’m gonna give; I’ll give this my best shot
Pray that God fills you in; all the ways that I cannot
CHORUS
But I’m gonna fail. I’m just too flawed.
I’m gonna feel, I’ve dropped the ball
I’m gonna give; give you my all
But even my best, even my best
Won’t be good enough
I’m gonna teach; Teach you how to be yourself
In a world that tries with all its might
To tempt us to be someone else
I’m gonna hope, that it comes as no surprise
That dreams will sometime let you down,
And love requires compromise
CHORUS
But I’m gonna fail; I’m just too flawed.
I’m gonna feel, I’ve dropped the ball
I’m gonna give; give you my all
But even my best, even my best
Won’t be good enough
I’m gonna wonder; what you really think about
Too afraid of telling me, too ashamed to let it out
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4. |
It'll Be Alright
04:24
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LYRICS:
Don’t know what I’m doing; winging it as I go
Flying by the seat of my pants; counting up, so I don’t explode
How when I’m so tired, you are so awake
Will I find the strength to teach you
Not to make the same mistakes I have made.
Bet you can’t believe it, but I was small like you
And I had mom and dad, and I thought the world revolved around me too.
They were just doing their best; going off of what they knew.
It’s hard when you see where they’ve failed you, and I wonder where I’ll fail you.
But it’ll be alright. It’ll be alright
I tell myself. Just like I tell you
It’ll be alright and you’ll turn out fine
I tell myself. Until I believe it’s true
Time and time again, trying to give you all of my love
Trying to make room for your daddy too; hoping that I have enough
Afraid I’m gonna mess up. Sure I’m gonna let you down
How do I teach you all the lessons in life, when I’m still tryin’a figure em out
But it’ll be alright. (Everything will be alright)
It’ll be alright. (everything will be just fine.)
that’s what I tell myself. (Everything will be alright)
Just like I tell you
It’ll be alright (Everything will be alright)
and you’ll turn out fine. (everything will be just fine.)
I tell myself. (Everything will be alright) Until I believe it’s true
Here I go again, screaming at the top of my lungs.
Does holding your breath and counting to ten, really work for anyone?
On and on I go, always giving into my doubts.
Comparing myself to other mothers, figuring they’ve figured it out.
But it’ll be alright. (Everything will be alright)
It’ll be alright. (everything will be just fine.)
that’s what I tell myself. (Everything will be alright)
Just like I tell you
It’ll be alright (Everything will be alright)
and you’ll turn out fine. (everything will be just fine.)
I tell myself. (Everything will be alright) Until I believe it’s true.
Maybe in some ways, showing you my flaws,
will make you kinder to yourself when you see yours
And where I failed, and where I lack,
Will you find were for your good when looking back.
You ask me so many question,
I have questions too
Do you think you can always forgive me?
Can I forgive myself too?
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You'll be given love
You'll be taken care of
You'll be given love
You have to trust it
Maybe not from the sources
Where you have poured yours
Maybe not from the directions
That you’ve been staring
Turn your head around
Look all around you
All is full of love
It’s all around you
All is full of love (You have to trust it)
All is full of love (It’s all around you)
All is full of love (In every language)
All is full of love, all is full of love
Love, it’s all around
Love, it’s all around
All is full of love
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6. |
Life Is a Gas
03:18
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Always fight for the underdog to win
Don’t lose sleep if you’re not fitting in
Pour love upon others
All race, creed, or color with compassion
Look out for your brother
Together find your rainbow connection
Don’t lose heart if someone that you charmed turns you down
(Don’t let it get you down. Don’t let it get you down)
There’s oceans of fish, wait and see, and yours will come around
(Just slow it down. Don’t rush being found)
Notice all kinds of flowers, and how they are all tended to
(As sure as the sun keeps rising)
Trust the one up above will always take that kind of care of you
Don’t seek fame or wealth or popularity
(Got no time for that. No No No it always falls flat)
Just follow your heart, trust your gut, and then go where it leads
(Gotta trust where you’re at, can’t go wrong with that)
Follow the swallows, and fly without fear, and so fast
(Keep flying higher and higher)
Enjoy the adventure
The good with the bad
Life’s a gas
Chorus:
Life is a gas
Comes at you fast
So quit talkin’ sass
This too shall pass
Right? Right?
Try waking some miles in shoes that don’t belong to you
(It’s not much to ask. Don’t take a pass)
You might be surprised what they’ve been going through
(Don’t forget to ask. You know people forget to ask)
Always take chances
Don’t sit in the past, let it pass
(Just let the past roll past now)
Time moves so fast, so take time to laugh
Life’s a gas
Chorus:
Life is a gas
Comes at you fast
So quit talkin’ sass
This too shall pass, Right?
Life is a gas
(Life is a gas)
Comes at you fast
(Comes at you fast)
So quit talkin’ sass
(Quit talkin’ sass)
This too shall pass
Life is a gas
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Fly little crow
High as a kite until you’re breathless
Wild and bold like your mother’s clothes
Little Rock may you roll
Slow and steady like the Cumberland River
May you wind down every road
Ask me all kinds of questions
I’ll tell you everything I know
When I cannot find the answers
I’ll help you find them on your own
Tell them girls they’re more than pretty
Keep those mean boys on their toes
When you’re wrestling with Jesus
May his love, with its push and shove
be the thing you hold
Twirl little girl
Follow your heart, and be sure to guard it
Take care where you cast your pearls
Never settle little petal
Use your voice and stand up tall
Lead those flowers from the wall
Ask me all kinds of questions
I’ll tell you everything I know
When I cannot find the answers
I’ll help you find them on your own
Teach them boys you’re more than pretty
Keep those mean girls on their toes
When you’re wrestling with Jesus
May his love, with its push and shove
be the thing you hold onto
Ask me all kinds of questions
I’ll tell you everything I know
When I cannot find the answers
I’ll help you find them on your own
Tell them girls they're more than pretty
Keep those mean boys on their toes
When you’re wrestling with Jesus
May his love, with its push and shove
be the thing you hold onto
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8. |
Every Drop Counts
02:23
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When it’s my chance will I hear my call?
When my turn arrives to drop from the sky
Will I let myself fall?
Will I make one splash?
Will I move too slow?
Will I be brave falling from space to the world down below?
Oh I have so much to surrender
Right from the start every breath of mine numbered
But I know in my heart
Where there’s risk there is splendor
Falling from the clouds with all of my doubts
Hoping every drop counts
So ready or not when I'm next in line
I’m gonna land, and trust that these hands
can hold what is mine
I know my plan may differ from yours
But I won’t compare like the birds in the air
we all got our own course.
Oh, I have so much to surrender
Right from the start every breath of mine numbered
But I know in my heart
Where there’s risk there is splendor
Falling from the clouds with all of my doubts
Hoping every drop counts
Falling from the clouds with all of my doubts
Hoping every drop counts
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Close your eyes
Give me your hand darling
Do you feel my heart beating
Do you understand
Do you feel the same
Am I only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame
I believe it’s meant to be darling
I watch you when you are sleeping
You belong to me
Do you feel the same
Am I only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame
Call my name
Sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely
Then you come and ease the pain
I don’t want to lose this feeling oh
Close your eyes
Give me your hand darling
Do you feel my heart beating
Do you understand
Do you feel the same
Am I only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame?
Close your eyes
(Close your eyes)
Give me your hand
(do you understand)
Close your eyes
(Close your eyes)
Give me your hand
(Am I only dreaming)
Close your eyes
(Close your eyes)
Give me your hand
(You belong to me)
Close your eyes
(Close your eyes)
Give me your hand
(Am I only dreaming)
Close your eyes
(Close your eyes)
Close your eyes
You belong to me
Close your eyes
Close your eyes
Close your eyes
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10. |
Glory of Love
02:56
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You’ve got to give a little
Take a little
And let your poor heart break a little
That’s the story of
That’s the glory of love
You’ve got to laugh a little
Cry a little
Until the clouds roll by a little
That’s the story of
That’s the glory of love
As long as there’s the two of us
We’ve got the world and all its charms
And when the world is through with us
We’ve got each other’s arms
You’ve got to win a little
Lose a little
And always have the blues a little
That’s the story of
That’s the glory of love
My mama told me
That’s the glory of love
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Rosie Thomas Nashville, Tennessee
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