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Ordinary
03:57
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Oh I am an ordinary man
I struggle for small freedoms and take every chance I can.
When I smile at my life
Is not because of Fame
It's because you love me and
trust in who I am
So my dear, I thank you
Thank you that you care, and
Thank you for having my back
when I lost my plan
to be more than
an ordinary man.
Instrumental guitar
When you laugh, I laugh
Your sadness hurts my heart
When I feel, I’m part of something bigger:
I feel more than an ordinary man.
Yes I am an ordinary man
I struggle for small freedoms and take every chance I can.
When I smile at my life
Is not because of Fame
It's because you love me and
trust in who I am....
an ordinary man
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Mm the only one that I can change is me
as soon as I do I'm gonna really be free,
cause I may want to change the world
but that's too big a job for me
so the only one that I can change is me
only one that I can change is me
well it'll help if I understand what's wrong with me so I won't criticize from a distance
I'll just look in a mirror and see
That the only one that I can change is me
The only one that I can change is me
Jesus help me to recognize this mystery
That the problems of the world will appear quite differently
If everyone changed themselves internally
INSTRUMENTAL
So the only one that I can change is me
my view of myself is diff'rent from what others see
well I delude, then I elude, until I I see realistically
that truth is found in authenticity
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Thaw Your Heart
04:43
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INSTRUMENTAL
All the lovers in your past won't help you when you're lonely,
and your reputation won't save you when you're sad
Ev'ry day you turn more grey, and your past gets in your way,
while your wishin' for the things that you once had.
So lift your glass and toast the brand new morning!
Here's a brand new chance to change your destiny.
Look up! the son has come,
all bright and warming
to thaw your heart and
seize the day, so thaw your heart, and seize the day!
I hear you say just yesterday I was a hero
I was the coolest on the beach and in the bed!
But the sum of all your yesterdays is zero,
and you're empty. Even tears have all been shed...
So lift your glass and toast the brand new morning!
Here's a brand new chance to change your destiny.
Look up! the son has come,
all bright and warming
to thaw your heart and
seize the day, so thaw your heart, and seize the day!
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Elephant in the Room
02:20
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In our party room Guy’s drinking Housca
Julie’s addicted to clothes
Everyone else goes to AA each week, but no one is gonna disclose
The elephant in the room
Our host won’t explain the obvious, Assumes everybody knows
Though we hide our reasons for gloom, an elephant’s in the room.
Everyone’s covering suffering
By wearing a mask; it’s a pose
Too huge to ignore ;
conspicuous as an elephant’s tomb
We hate work that doesn’t have meaning,
yet we only work to get paid.
We talk ‘bout our expensive assets
While our mortgages eat us away.
Guitar instrumental
The Grand Prix’s on TV, you can talk about sport if you please
But not about Faith, hope and charity,
‘Cause that could reveal the reality
Of the elephant in the room.
our host won’t explain the obvious, assumes everybody knows
all the many sad reasons we’re all out of tune
It’s the elephant, I assume?
Everyone’s covering suffering by wearing their /mask, and it shows:
There’s an elephant –yes- an elephant in the room.
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I'm standing up for what's right for me
I've thought, and sought and I believe
My heart and mind both agree
I need to stand for my Liberty
I won't submit my soul
Just because you want control
Let's make room for acceptance of each other
Even though we both see things differently;
It is just as hard for me to accept your position
As it is for you to accept me
I won't be subject to conformity
'cause I'm not doin' what you expect of me
Each person has the right to be free
To stand for their beliefs; I hope you agree.
I won't submit my soul
Just because you want control
Instrumental
It is just as hard for me to accept your position
As it is for you to accept me
I'm standing up for what's right for me
I've thought, and sought and I believe
My heart and mind both agree
I need to stand for my Liberty
I won't submit my soul
Just because you want control
Let's make room for acceptance of each other
Even though we both see things differently;
It is just as hard for me to accept your position
As it is for you to accept me
I'm standing up for what's right for me
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Chispas de Amor
03:04
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Chispas, chispas de amor
Chispas, chispas de amor
Chispas, chispas de amor
chispas de amor aman mi-corazón
Solo bass and piano
chispas universales
Sé que amas mi corazón
Chispas, chispas de amor
Chispas, chispas de amor
Chispas, chispas de amor
chispas de amor aman mi-corazón
chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chispas
chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chispaz
chispas universales
Sé que amas mi corazón
Chispas, chispas de amor
Chispas, chispas de amor
Chispas, chispas de amor
Chispas de amor amas mi corazón
Chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chispas
Chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi chi
Sé que, amas mi corazón
Chispas, chispas de amor
Sé que amas mi corazón
Translation:
Chispas de amor aman mi corazón sparks of love love my heart
chispas universal, amas mi corazón universal spark, love my heart
Sé que amas mi corazón I know you love my heart
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For Aileen
04:05
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Lifeline
03:01
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All of us feel like we are overboard. Spilled into the sea.
We are going to be spending our whole lives, in these waves together,
so it's best if we are gentle.
It's best if we listen to each other.
It's best if we are careful with our choices.
It's best if we hold on to each other.
You and I are falling over-board in an ocean of humanity
We can throw a lifeline to each other.
Take the chance.
Reach out our hands
You and I; can be a lifeline ; linking; each other
We tread the water to stay afloat.
soaking in opportunities to care
Though we fear the depths below
When we go down
We’re lifted up
Together we float
Together we are a lifeline
Together we all go under
Or together we survive.
You and I are falling over-board in an ocean of humanity
We can throw a lifeline to each other.
Take the chance. Reach out your hands
You and I; can be a lifeline ; linking; each other
VOCAL OVERLAYS;
Into this ocean
by design you came into my life
we share this waterline
forget the past
Whenever you care
You are my life line
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Jamie, you're on a path right past my heart
Now I want to bring you back inside.
I'm not looking for you to save me, Jamie
But I'd like you to know
You're the one to wake up with at sunup,
To laugh with through the day
To hear the latest heads up
And cuddle with all night till we drift away...
till we drift away.
So why do all the other songs say "you belong to me?"
And why do I feel restless Or in need of sympathy?
Perhaps I'm concerned you'll turn away from me
And then I'll be lonely…
You're the one to wake up with at sunup,
To laugh with through the day
To hear the latest heads up
And cuddle with all night till we drift away...
till we drift away.
Guitar lead Instrumental
You're the one to wake up with at sunup
To laugh with through theday
To hear the latest heads up
And cuddle with all night till we drift away...
till we drift away.
Jamie
I'll be here for you when you claim me, Jamie
If we just make up
We can cuddle at night till we drift away...
Till we drift away (repeat and fade)
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You turned & smiled, and your smile implied,
that tonight.. would hold surprises:
and.... I like surprises
My lady spicy shy & naive complex & free
You're the one for me.... You're so Cute-iful!
With your brown curled hair: Cuteiful.
When your skin is bare: Cuteiful.
With your distinct flair: Cuteiful.
I don't need to compare: Cuteiful.
Cuteiful symptoms? Shivers down my spine.
Cuteiful defined? Your eyes when they shine!
My lady spicy shy & naive complex & free
You're the one for me.... You're so Cute-iful!
Instrumental
]I need to be care-ful, to hold onto you.
I don't want you to leave me, no that wouldn't do,
because you're so spicy shy & naive, complex & free
You're the one for me.... You're so Cuteiful!
Cute-iful frame of mind? ..you always like to be kind
Cute-iful I hope you will find; . that we are entwined!
With your brown curled hair: Cute-iful
When your skin is bare: Cute-iful
Waooh you're Cute-iful
With your distinct flair: Cute-iful
I don't need to compare: Cute-iful
Fashion designer flair: Cute-iful ...
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Dave's Country
02:44
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Dave was a fan of country music, and taught me to yodel when I was young.
He was also an Olympic wrestler, a dedicated Christian example, and an avid restorer of old cars, as well as many other things.
However what moved me was his love for his family, and especially my sister.
Then when I was a little older and wanting to take out a girl on a date, he lent me his car.
When I finally got my first car, he taught me how to pull the motor apart and put in new rings (it needed them)
He taught me how to breathe when wrestling, both on the mat and in life.
And he was there to bring enthusiasm and joy by driving the wonderful cars re rebuilt, especially his two early 1915-25 Dodges.
Rest in peace, Dave
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Fly Away
03:37
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Like a migratory bird I want to fly away
into the warmth of the southern summer sun.
It's hard to move, it's hard to stay
I still want to fly away.
On the edge of night, on the edge of day
I'm tempted to fly away
I hear my heart calling out to say
"come and fly away"
Guitar Instrumental
I watch the geese in their flight pattern 'V'
I too want to fly, that could be me!
Flying to a feast, anchors aweigh
like the geese migrating I call out to say:
I am flying today, I can fly away.
I am flying today, come and fly away.
I can fly away.
My heart is calling "fly away"
Like a migratory bird I want to fly away
into the warmth of the southern summer sun.
It's hard to move, it's hard to stay
I still want to fly away.
On the edge of night, on the edge of day
I'm tempted to fly away
I hear my heart calling out to say
"come and fly away"
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Philosofree & Optimysts Toronto, Ontario
Philosofree, Bob Legare, Jeff Lohn, Bob Long, Mi Cha ('Chami') , & Sam Sharkaway are
Optimysts!
Philosofree is from Australia, The Bobs and Jeff are Canadian, Sam is from Egypt and Chami is from Japan.
Together they perform an eclectic mix of harmonic songs.
Many other talented musicians from across the world have contributed to our albums, incl: Uli Marquand from Germany & Alain Valodze
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