1. |
The Mermaids Waltz
03:25
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Mermaids waltz
By JoAnn Abbott
Guitar Accomp by RC
The first steps that I took on shore
Were really a surprise
The pain was like I danced on knives
On blades and broken glass
The sand was warm, and soft and white
But all I felt was pain
I couldn’t even cry aloud
No sound in me remained
I begged the witch for just a chance
To find the prince I loved
I gave my voice to be with him
And dance with him above
She never told the other price
Of walking on the land
And the pain of leaving footprints in the sand
I am dancing for the prince, as light as air
I am floating like a bubble with a rainbow in my hair
And I try to make him see that I was the one
That the maid who saved him from the storm
Is me
But he does not see
And each step hurts me
cutting me, slicing me all through the night
And the prince chooses another for his bride
The last steps that I take on shore
Will fade with mornings breeze
The pain will stop as I dissolve
in to the cold brown sea
Not a mermaid any more
Just foam upon the wave
I couldn’t kill the prince that I had saved
If I had plunged my dagger in
and killed him in his sleep
A mermaid I’d return to be
A price that was too steep
I threw the dagger over board
Then kissed his lips and face
Then silently dove deep
Without a trace
And now I’m dissolving
Into foam on the ocean
Till I feel loving arms
Draw me high in the sky!
I am dancing for the prince, as light as air
I am floating like a bubble with a rainbow in my hair
He looked down and said he saw I was the one!
The the maid who saved men from the storm
Whose love could not bring them to harm
Deserves a second chance
He lifts me up to dance
As we sing together, spirits of the air
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2. |
Back To Kansas Boogie
03:27
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Back to Kansas Boogie
By JoAnn Abbott
For Dave Leigh Nov 2012
The flat Kansas plain was driving you insane
So you ran away west to find a dream
To the California lights where the stars all shine so bright
But you’re finding things aren’t what they seem
There are villains everywhere
They’re like lions- tigers- bears!
And you’re wishing you had never thought to roam-
They are out to get you- and your little dog too!
Now you realize that there’s no place like home
Chorus
You better get back, get back, get back
And leave those poppies by the shore
They’ll have you spinning round
Just like a cyclones come a knocking at your door
Click your heels three times
Then head for home down that yellow brick line
Because there’s one thing that’s for sure-
You’re not in Kansas anymore!
You thought to be a star but you’ve wandered pretty far
Hard to tell a friend from foe along the road
Time for you to use your brain,
Cause this place is really strange
Hope you find some friends to help you with your load
Try not to lose your heart and
Don’t be afraid to start
Beware the man behind the curtain in his dome
Cause he will lie to get his way
But you are gonna be ok
If you remember that there is no place like home
Chorus
You better get back, get back, get back
And leave those poppies by the shore
They’ll have you spinning round
Just like a cyclones come a knocking at your door
Click your heels three times
Then head for home down that yellow brick line
Because there’s one thing that’s for sure-
You’re not in Kansas anymore!
Chorus
You better get back, get back, get back
And leave those poppies by the shore
They’ll have you spinning round
Just like a cyclones come a knocking at your door
Click your heels three times
Then head for home down that yellow brick line
Because there’s one thing that’s for sure-
You’re not in Kansas anymore!
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3. |
I Am
04:56
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I AM
By JoAnn Abbott
Dec 21, 2012
Key: G
G
Before the shepherds heard the good news
C
Before the angel song began
Am7
Before the baby in the manger
D Dsus D
Was our Lord the great I AM!
G
Before the wise men came with presents
C
Before the prophets and the kings
Am7
Jesus Christ, Emmanuel,
D Dsus D
God With Us through everything
C D
I AM! He's the beginning and the end!
C D
I AM! He is our Savior, God, and Friend!
Em
He is the Word from the beginning
Am7
He is the first fruits of the grave
Bm7
He is the Alpha and Omega
C
And through Him the world was made
D
Through Him we are saved!
G C G C
I AM! I AM!
Before the dawn of the beginning,
C
Before the first breath drawn from man
Am7
Before Abraham proclaimed his faith
D Dsus D
Was our Lord the Great I AM
G
Before Moses parted the Red Sea
C
Before Daniel in the Lion's Den
Am7
Before David was anointed king
D Dsus D
God rescued each of them!
C D
I AM! He's the beginning and the end!
C D
I AM! He is our Savior, God, and Friend!
Em
He is the Word from the beginning
Am7
He is the first fruits of the grave
Bm7
He is the alpha and omega
C
And through Him the world was made
D
Through Him we are saved!
Bridge
Am7 Bm7 Em
He's Wonderful, Counselor, Name Above All Names,
Am7 Bm7
He's the only one, Father, Spirit, Son
C
He's the only Great I AM (Repeat Bridge)
D
He's the only Great I AM
C D
I AM! He's the beginning and the end!
C D
I AM! He is our Savior, God, and Friend!
Em
He is the Word from the beginning
Am7
He is the first fruits of the grave
Bm7
He is the alpha and omega
C
And through Him the world was made
D
Through Him we are saved! (extra measure, Ted slows to sus chord)
G
Before eternal life in heaven
C
Before the final trumpet sounds
Am
Before He comes to bring his people home
D Dsus D
He lives within us now!
C Dsus D
Before the Lord returns in Glory... I AM
C Dsus D
Before the joy of Easter morning... I AM
C G
Before the baby in the manger.... I AM
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4. |
Crowning Glory
04:13
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Crowning Glory
By JoAnn Abbott
Skyen
and Ted Kiper
Sun glowing red in a fading sky
I watch it sink as my work burns dry
I've painted now on a thousand tiers
Histories built of a thousand years
Bright eye of Horus is gazeing down
On the final piece, it’s a golden crown
To cap all our work see the spire point high
To the stars gleaming in the sky
Now, my work is done
The world will know
That I was here
My crowning glory
Will tell my story
Year after year
I have been blessed by the gods my fathers
Given a vision a task and dream--
Since I was born ruling with such power
I know that I‘ll live eternally.
So here I’ve made a new mountain rise up.
Reaching the gods in the heavens high--
The pure golden crown of my great achievement
Destined to stand to the end of time.
Now, my work is done
The world will know
That I was here
My crowning glory
Will tell my story
Year after year
Bright golden point meant to crown a tomb
Missing for over 5 thousand years
Stolen and melted, it was assumed
I tracked you down, and at last you’re here
Look at the shine! After years of hunting
Searching for clues now I’ve proved I’m right
Bring in the cameras and lift it slowly
My name will circle the globe this night!
Now, my work is done
The world will know
That I was here
My crowning glory
Will tell my story
Year after year
(S)Now----------
(J&T) Now Now
(Ted)my work is done
(Jo&S echo) my work is done
(Jo)The world will know------
(S&T) The world will know
(all)That I was here (a harmony would be so nice here!)
(T)My crowning glory
(S)Will tell my story
Year after year
Year after year
Year after year
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5. |
C'mon Charlie!
01:26
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C’mon Charlie!
By JoAnn Abbott
C’mon Charlie! It’s a sunny day!
C’mon Charlie! Come with us and Play! Ah no, it’s you guys!
C’mon Charlie we’ll have fun along the way I just wanna sleep, c’mon
To Big Candy Mountain by the Lemonade Bay! This better be pretty frickin important. Is the meadow on fire?
C’mon Charlie! You silly sleepy head
We found a map! Now get out of your bed Ahhh come on!
A magical leplurodon will help to point the way A magical what?
To the big candy mountain by the Lemonade bay!
You know there’s no such thing as a candy mountain, right?
We will cross the magic bridge! Shun the non-believer!
The maaagic bridge of hope and wonder Come ON!
To a land of sweets and joy! On a magical adventure!
Lollipops and sweet gumdrops Hey- what?
Chocolate fountains
Candy mountain! Well whatta ya know! There actually IS a Candy Mountain!
C’mon Charlie! Go inside the cave!
Go on Charlie! Get the candy that you crave! I guess, so, I-
Goodbye Charlie! We’re gonna wait outside What? Goodbye?
Hope you have some fun on your Candy Mountain ride! Wait, What? It’s- (rock scraping sound, a thump)
Ahh, they took my kidney!
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6. |
I Met A Man
03:03
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I Met a Man
By JoAnn Abbott
I met a man and he asked me for water
Though it was obvious I was a daughter of shame
I did not know his name
I met a man and he told me my story,
Married five times and now living with one I’d not wed
I hung down my head
Who was this man that so knew me?
How could he see through the lies to my sorrow?
Why did he want to speak to me?
I didn’t know
I didn’t know
I met a man and he offered me water
So I’d never thirst and could then be a daughter of God
A daughter of God
I met a man and he gave his life for me
Now I tell everyone come, drink his water of life
And stop fears and strife
Who was this man that so knew me?
How could he see through the lies to my sorrow?
Why would he want to speak to me?
I didn’t know
I didn’t know
Who is this man that so knows me?
How can he see through the lies to my sorrow?
Why does he want to speak to me?
I didn’t know
He loved me so
I didn’t know
He loves me so
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7. |
Make A Wish
02:33
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Make A Wish
Every day, He would come
Put a nickel in the old machine
Just to hear, her soft voice
Whispering that he would get his dream
Every day, just the same
He would wish to find a friend
Every day, all alone
She would tell him once again-
Make a wish! You will find
Everything you’re wishing for
Adventures in exotic lands
Wealth and fame and even more
Make a wish! You will get
Everything you’re dreaming of
Happiness will come to you
And you will find your love
Then one day, for a change
Before the nickel went in the machine
He looked at her, and smiled and said
Today I wish that you could have your dream
So take my wish, it is yours
She looked at him, and smiled
And said, I wish to be with you
And stay forever at your side
Make a wish! You will find
Everything you’re wishing for
Adventures in exotic lands
Wealth and fame and even more
Make a wish! You will get
Everything you’re dreaming of
Happiness will come to you
And you will find your love
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8. |
Don't Miss The Rainbow
03:19
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Don’t Miss The Rainbow
By JoAnn Abbott and Ted Kiper
Look at you dodging drops
Trying to beat the rain
Sheltering from the storm
You want to be safe and warm
Watching the dark clouds form
Ducking your head down, and
Closing your eyes, while
You wince at the thunders roar
Water begins to pour
Feeling alone once more
But don’t miss the rainbow!
Storms always pass, soon the day will be clear
Don’t miss the rainbow!
God’s got a reason for bringing you here!
Wipe the drops from your eyes
See the light breaking through
All the colors of happiness glow-
Don’t miss the rainbow-
Because you’re too busy hiding
From the rain
Some days the sun will shine
Some days you’re feeling fine
Grey skies will come again
The sting and the chill of rain
All the harsh shades of pain
Open your eyes and know
Bad storms will always go
Red robins sing and play
Gold of a warm new day
Bright colors guide your way
Just don’t miss the rainbow!
Storms always pass, soon the day will be clear
Don’t miss the rainbow!
God’s got a reason for bringing you here!
Wipe the drops from your eyes
See the light breaking through
All the colors of happiness glow-
Don’t miss the rainbow-
Because you’re too busy hiding
From the rain
Don’t miss miss the rainbow
Hiding from the rain
Don’t miss the rainbow
Hiding from the rain (repeat and fade)
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9. |
Candle In The Dark
03:08
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Candle in the Dark Lyrics
Words and music by JoAnn Abbott
Arrangement and instrumentals by Caleb Hines
Additional vocals by
Tyler “the grandson” Lawler
Scott “the husband” Abbott
We hold these truths to be self evident
But before a child can know the truth, he has to learn the way
The way to shape and form the letters
The way to know the fathers plan
He needs someone there to guide him
To become the best he can
For it takes a patient hand to form the man
She showed him how to hold the chalk and slate
Used a Bible and a hornbook to teach values writ in stone
She taught virtue with those letters
Printed faith upon his heart
And a reverence for liberty
And justice got its start
Formed the course of a new nation with her art
It only takes a spark to light a candle in the dark
A single light can help to show the way
That small flame in turn
Helped the brushfires to burn-
Set by determined men
Whose dream still lives on today
She taught him as he grew to use a pen
And to use his mind as well to build upon the base she laid
As grammar led to logic
He learned how to speak and act
Arithmetic, geometry
Each had their impact
And were used to form the nations great compact
She never knew just where her actions led
That the child she taught to read and write
Would someday lead her land
She just gave him love of learning
Love of God and liberty
She set his feet upon a path
That stands in history
And the Constitution is her legacy
It only takes a spark to light a candle in the dark
A single light can help to show the way
That small flame in turn
Helped the brushfires to burn-
Set by determined men
Whose dream still lives on today
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10. |
ZYX Song
01:44
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The ZYX Song!
By JoAnn Abbott
Piano by Caleb Hines
A B C D R F G, H I J K L M N O P.
Q R S, T U V,
W X Y and Z
Now I’ve sung my A-B-C’s
Next time won’t you sing with me?
Sigh.
Anyone can sing the alphabet forwards,
That’s the way we all learned when we were small.
But I’m gonna sing the alphabet backwards
Show off to everybody and have me a ball.
Z Y X, W V U
T S R Q, P O N!
M L K, J I H G
F E D , C B and A!
Anyone can sing the alphabet forwards
That’s the way we’ve done it since we were kids
But I like to sing the alphabet backwards
So that all my friends say “Look what you did!”
Z Y X, W V U
T S R Q, P O N!
M L K, J I H G
F E D , C B and A!
(spoken) Everybody!
Z Y X, W V U
T S R Q, P O N!
M L K, J I H G
F E D , C B and A!
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11. |
My Best Friend
01:43
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My Best Friend
I’d like to tell the world how great you are to know!
You’ve been my friend and helper
Teaching me to grow
You’ve helped me up when I was down
Got me to sing instead of frown
I am so glad that you’re around!
You’re my best friend. :o)
I can’t remember when you weren’t by my side
And if I made mistake you’d say “At least you tried!”
When I was frightened in the night
You always made things feel alright
And my days are twice as bright ’cause you’re around!
So I will sing you this song
And let the world know that we’re together
Sing you this song
To tell ya what you mean to me!
Some days I might forget to tell you that I care
And take for granted that you always will be there
But if I do I hope you know
I didn’t mean to mess up so
I want you everyplace I go
You’re my best friend!
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12. |
Roman Road Rap
03:03
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Roman Road Rap
By JoAnn Abbott
God loves you and me and the reason why I know it is
because the Bible takes the time to show it
its the plan He made so don't be afraid
he is real here’s the deal we got it made in the shade
cause nobody is perfect and you know that inside
all the bad stuff you do you can never ever hide
but you don't have to fry wipe that tear from your eye
cause Jesus came to earth so that none have to die....
Yes, Jesus loves me Oh how he loves you and me
Yes, Jesus loves me Oh how he loves you and me
Yes, Jesus loves me He gave his life, what more could he give?
Yes, Jesus loves me Oh how he loves you and me
Everyone needs saving and I include me,
fulla anger and pain with no way to get free
Admit you’ve sinned is the way to begin
Understand promised land will not let in any sin
Believe that Jesus suffered and perceive that he died
And he’d do it all again to bring you close to his side
Turn away from the past, say you’re sorry at last
Cause the gift is free and ready for the person who asks
Yes, Jesus loves me Oh how he loves you and me
Yes, Jesus loves me Oh how he loves you and me
Yes, Jesus loves me He gave his life, what more could he give?
Yes, Jesus loves me Oh how he loves you and me
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