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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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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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I Am 04:56
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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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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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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I Met A Man 03:03
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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Make A Wish 02:33
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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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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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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ZYX Song 01:44
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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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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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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Hi! This is a collection of original songs which I have written and recorded with various friends. I hope you enjoy them!

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released May 8, 2013

Words and music by JoAnn Abbott

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