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Bargain With the Future
02:24
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Writing and reeling, the way I’m feeling, I must like to be here
This life is suffering, it’s irrefutable truth…That’s clear
So we push and we pull, steady our loads, it’s something to bear
We fight off our demons with our imaginations… and try to grow up
Stand up straight with your shoulders back
Clean your room and get your life on track
Face your fears voluntarily
And bargain with the future, Let’s bargain with the future
The is no quick pathway [you’ll find] from smart to wise
If you haven’t done anything wrong don’t apologize
It’s time to let go [of] who you are for you could become
Accept the terrible responsibility of life with eyes wide open, Of sight with eyes wide open
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Can't quite catch my breath
You just left us so quick
No final words or notice
Just memories and guitar picks
Memories and guitar picks
Chops that went for miles
Songs and meals and smiles
A long heartfelt embrace
Just memories and guitar picks
It would be great
If we could keep you around forever
But darling you can trust
We'll keep on strumming
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Sunrise in the Glen
03:45
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Gannon
03:35
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Gannon, Kelly Gannon, I don’t know you
Strangely, I feel like we are friends
I know, I’ve been blessed to come across you
And others that have helped me to no end
This man that I don’t know, he’s a special kind guy
He can drum like no other, and draw anybody’s smile
We’ve hardly even met, yet still I know
That that stranger over there has a heart of gold x2
Miss Nancy, thought she’s passed and gone away now
She spent her time to help me as a friend
That one day, was the only day I knew her
She was so generous her hands to lend
I had to make a call to find out about her life
Everyone agreed she was fun-lovin’ and so kind
We’ve hardly even met, yet still I know
That lady over there had a heart of gold x2
Now music, it can draw us all together
Yet I know, I’m just another music gal
But some folks, well they make you feel like family
Talkin’ gear with Scott Meller, David Leigh and Lee Bell
I’ve known of them for years, but mostly jus’ their names
They always have the time to talk of musical taste
We’ve hardly even met, yet still I know
That them guys over there had a hearts of gold
Yes those strangers over there, they have hearts of gold
…Gannon, Kelly Gannon, you’re a good one
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How many people can say it's worked
Has the wheel of life turn as it should
Has it been everything you thought it would be
No twists or surprises pure harmony
That's the furthest thing from the truth for me
I'm just trying to swim in this tumultuous sea
So brutal and yet so beautiful
More intricate, the longer I breathe
It's still coming together, I believe
With gold in the cracks we're like kintsugi
This mosaic of life is everything to me
The future's not ours what will be will be
There's always good waiting there for you
It'll take a little work but see it through
So brutal and yet so beautiful
More intricate, the longer I breathe
Just say a prayer yield to the potters hold
Mending your heart with the purest gold
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Soldiers Stamina
02:31
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Shirley
03:42
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Shirley nothing you do, will erase my love for you
Just as true north oh my soul, ooh I'll never let go
You're the flesh of my flesh, the bone of my bone
You're my heart twinkling in the night sky
You're full of beauty and light, raw honesty and fright
And the grit to cherish this life
One day you might lose your way, feel alone, unknowing and gray
Firmly remember what's true, and I'll pray the light will find you
Shirley life will unfold, there'll be joy but it can be cold
Always help when you can, one day you may need a hand
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Caroline Parke Lloydminster, Alberta
Caroline Parke draws inspiration from her simple country life, infusing her homegrown song-lines with old style country twang.
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