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Avalon
05:02
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V1:
JUST BEYOND THE GOLDEN SUNSET THERE’S A MAGIC LAND
TAKE MY HAND AND WE WILL GO THERE, ANYBODY CAN
HIGH UPON A CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, SHINING LIKE A POLISHED
DIAMOND
STANDS A CITY FEW HAVE GAZED UPON, THEY CALL IT AVALON
V2:
RISING HIGH ABOVE THE CITY, CLIMBING THROUGH THE SKY
THERE’S A CASTLE BUILT BY LOVE WHERE ALL THE ANSWERS LIE
ALL WHO JOURNEY TO THE KINGDOM FIND THE WALLS ARE MADE OF FREEDOM
EVERY TEAR BECOMES A SHINING STAR IN AVALON
(BA-DA-DUM, BA-DA-DUM, BUM, BUM… (VOCAL AND HORN SECTION)
V3:
STANDING STILL WITHIN A GARDEN, WATERS CLEAR AND COOL
QUENCH THE THIRST AND SOOTHE THE SOULS OF ALL WHO LOOK INTO
ONLY TRUTH CAN BE REFLECTED, ONLY WHAT IS REAL ACCEPTED
FACE TO FACE WITH EVERYTHING YOU ARE IN AVALON
BR:
LIFE IS ONE ETERNAL MOMENT WITNESSED FROM AFAR
SO REACH INSIDE YOUR SOUL AND KNOW THAT EVERYWHERE YOU ARE
IS AVALON
V4:
SO, GO BEYOND THE GOLDEN SUNSET
TAKE A WISH OR TWO
SET YOUR HEART ON ALL IT’S AFTER
WATCH YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE IN AVALON
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Imagination
04:32
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V1:
DANCING A MELODY, HE LIVES IN A SONG
WHEREVER HE WANTS TO BE IS WHERE HE BELONGS
PAINTING RAINBOWS IN THE SKY
DOESN’T STAY TO WATCH THEM DRY
HE’S A BUTTERFLY
V2:
SHE RAGES AND RAMBLES ON, NEVER AT REST
SHE’S HERE NEVER STAYING LONG, SHE PLAYS ON THE EDGE
THOUGH SHE TUMBLES AND SHE FALLS
SHE ALWAYS GIVES HER ALL
SHE’S A WATERFALL
CH:
IMAGINATION IS YOUR FRIEND
IT’S THE PLACE WHERE DREAMS BEGIN
IF YOU DON’T TRY YOU’LL NEVER KNOW (YOU WON’T KNOW NOW)
IMAGINATION SETS YOU FREE TO BE WHAT YOU WANT TO BE
SO TAKE A THOUGHT AND LET IT FLOW (OH, LET IT GO)
V3:
I FOLLOW YOUR EVERY MOVE, YOUR WISH MY COMMAND
NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, I KNOW WHERE YOU STAND
I’M ALONG JUST FOR THE RIDE
A SILENT PARTNER AT YOUR SIDE
I’M YOUR SHADOW
CH2:
IMAGINATION IS YOUR FRIEND
IT’S THE PLACE WHERE DREAMS BEGIN
IF YOU DON’T TRY YOU’LL NEVER KNOW (OH, YOU WON’T KNOW NOW)
IMAGINATION SETS YOU FREE TO BE WHAT YOU WANT TO BE
SO TAKE A THOUGHT AND LET IT FLOW (OH, LET IT GO)
BR:
WHY WASTE ANOTHER CLOUDY DAY?
YOU CAN GET AWAY TO A WORLD OF YOUR OWN IF YOU JUST IMAGINATION
YOU, ON A MAGIC CARPET RIDE, YOU DECIDE HOW HIGH YOU FLY
OH, BE A BUTTERFLY, BE A WATERFALL, BE A SHADOW, BE A WISHING WELL
ONLY YOU CAN TELL HOW HIGH YOU’LL FLY (OH, LET IT FLOW, LET IT GO)
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V1:
Three years old and my sundress on
Golden Book tucked up under my arm
When I suddenly heard that sound
Filled the valley and shook the ground
My body was frozen
Cups and saucers started to shake
Fear on the horizon
Run and hide before it’s too late
V2:
One morning I stood still
Engine rumbling over the hill
Held my breath and I closed my eyes
Feared the worst but to my surprise
A loud whistle was blowin’
Opened my eyes and what did I see?
Right there in my backyard
That conductor smiling at me
CH:
Every Time a Train Goes By
A Train Goes By, my confidence grows
I can face any old whistle that blows
Every Time a Train Goes By
CH2:
Every Time a Train Goes By
A Train Goes By, my confidence grows
I can face any old whistle that blows
Every Time a Train Goes
Every Time a Train Goes By
A Train Goes By, my confidence grows
I can face any old whistle that blows
Every Time a Train Goes By
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4. |
Don't Be Afraid To Dream
04:28
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V1:
ONCE THERE WAS A LITTLE GIRL
WHO USED TO DREAM FOR HOURS WITH THE LIGHTS DOWN LOW
SHE WOULD SING ALONG AND EVERY SINGLE SONG
WAS HER VOICE ON THE RADIO
THE MOON HER ONLY SPOTLIGHT SHINING ON HER SO BRIGHT
FOLLOWS HER ACROSS THE FLOOR
THE STARS ABOVE ARE CHEERING, THEY LIKE WHAT THEY’RE HEARING
CALLING HER BACK FOR MORE
CH1:
SO DREAM, DON’T BE AFRAID TO DREAM
YOU CAN DO ANYTHING
IF YOU WILL ONLY DREAM
DON’T BE AFRAID TO TRY
DON’T LET A WISH GO BY
THE SKY IS WAITING THERE TO SEE YOU FLY
SO DREAM, DON’T BE AFRAID TO DREAM
V2:
ONCE THERE WAS A LITTLE BOY
WHO DREAMED OF RIDING ROCKETS TO ANOTHER WORLD
AND EVERY NIGHT HE’D LAY DOWN, WAITING FOR THE COUNTDOWN
LISTENING TO THE ENGINES WHIRL
THERE WERE SOME WHO LAUGHED AND SAID IT WOULDN’T HAPPEN
THAT’S NOT SOMETHING MAN CAN DO
NOW THEY ALL BELIEVE HIM, EVERYBODY’S SEEN HIM
WAVING BACK TO THEM FROM THE MOON
CH2:
SO DREAM, DON’T BE AFRAID TO DREAM
YOU CAN DO ANYTHING
IF YOU WILL ONLY DREAM
DON’T BE AFRAID TO TRY
DON’T LET A WISH GO BY
THE SKY IS WAITING THERE TO SEE YOU FLY
SO DREAM, DON’T BE AFRAID TO DREAM
DON’T BE AFRAID TO TRY
DON’T LET A WISH GO BY
THE SKY IS WAITING THERE TO SEE YOU FLY
SO DREAM, DON’T BE AFRAID TO DREAM
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If I Only Had Wings
03:41
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V1:
THERE’S A LITTLE BIRD IN THE SKY
I CAN SEE HER SOARING SO HIGH
I CAN HEAR THE SONG THAT SHE SINGS
AND I WOULD FOLLOW HER, IF I ONLY HAD WINGS
V2:
THERE’S A PAPER KITE IN THE SUN
I CAN SEE IT DANCE AS I RUN
I CAN FEEL IT TUG ON MY STRING
AND I WOULD FOLLOW IT, IF I ONLY HAD WINGS
CH:
IF MY FEET EVER LEFT THE GROUND
I’D NEVER WANT TO COME DOWN
AND IF I COULD I’D BE LIGHT AS AIR
I’D LET MY HEART TAKE ME ANYWHERE
V3:
THERE’S AN ECHO CALLING HELLO
FROM ACROSS THE VALLEY BELOW
IN THE DISTANT MOUNTAINS IT RINGS
AND I WOULD FOLLOW IT, IF I ONLY HAD WINGS
CH2:
IF MY FEET EVER LEFT THE GROUND
I’D NEVER WANT TO COME DOWN
AND IF I COULD I’D BE LIGHT AS AIR
I’D LET MY HEART TAKE ME ANYWHERE
V1:
THERE’S A LITTLE BIRD IN THE SKY
I CAN SEE HER SOARING SO HIGH
I CAN HEAR THE SONG THAT SHE SINGS
AND I WOULD FOLLOW HER, IF I ONLY HAD WINGS
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Nature Child
04:19
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V1:
The clouds are drifting across a purple sky
And I am drifting too
The wind it takes me to where I do not know
Above the earth, green fields, blue seas
V2:
Now I am floating beside a garden wall
The flowers sway, they nod and smile
Come walk among us, we’ve longed to see your face
We bid you stay and rest a while
BR:
You’ve come home my Nature Child
For so long you have been away
Come with me and you’ll hear me say
Home at last Nature Child
V3:
A night bird calls me into a sylvan wood
The harvest moon has yet to rise
The dark surrounds me, I fear I am alone
But then a voice within me cries
BR:
You’ve come home my Nature Child
For so long you have been away
I will light your path ‘til the break of day
Home at last Nature Child
V3:
The moonlight wakens the creatures large and small
And as they speak, I know them all
I make a promise that I will not forget
From whence I come and who I am
BR:
You’ve come home my Nature Child
For so long you have been away
In your heart you will always stay
Home at last Nature Child
Home at last Nature Child
Home at last… Nature Child
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V1:
Hills rolling in clover
Stone walls and babbling brooks
Sheep roaming the hillsides
Just like in a child’s book
The air sparkles with magic
And dreams find their way to the stars
One day you will live them
No matter where you are
CH:
Dreams call in a whisper
Pulse like a flickering light
Soft, shimmering stardust
Just out of your eyesight
I’ll lead if you follow
She says with a wink and a smile
Come look and you’ll find me
Dancing Over an Emerald Isle
V2:
High over the treetops
Stars light the water below
All you can imagine
Swims there in the moonglow
Deep under the surface
Play ‘til your heart is content
Dreams never let go, so
Don’t stop ‘til you find them
CH2:
Dreams call in a whisper
Pulse like a flickering light
Soft, shimmering stardust
Just out of your eyesight
I’ll lead if you follow
She says with a wink and a smile
Come look and you’ll find me
Dancing Over an Emerald Isle
BR:
Dreams they whisper
Shimmer like stardust
Weave their magic
‘Til they find us
V3:
So catch a handful of stardust
Sail down and play for a while
Close your eyes and you’ll find us
Dancing Over an Emerald Isle
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Home Is
03:38
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V1:
The sails are set, my hand’s on the till
The salty sea winds blow
And the clear night sky is the chart I will steer by
Home Is wherever I sail my boat
V2:
Fireflies dance and shine like the stars
Their sparks light up the dark
If I had my way, I’d linger ‘til daybreak
‘Cause Home Is wherever my heart can play
CH:
The dreams you dream may not come in a day
So love where you are, then give love away
No need to wait ‘til your dreams all come true
There’s plenty of joy right here for you
(Instrumental verse)
CH:
The dreams you dream may not come in a day
So love where you are, then give love away
No need to wait ‘til your dreams all come true
There’s plenty of joy right here for you
V3:
Summer’s gone; the trees are all bare
And winter chills the air
But the spring’s not far and this too I’m sure of
Home Is wherever you are, my love
Home Is wherever you are
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My Best Friend
04:12
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V1:
THE TWO OF US DIFFERENT AS NIGHT AND DAY
WHO’D A THOUGHT WE COULD GET ALONG THE WAY THAT WE DO, OH, BUT WE DO
IT WASN’T WHAT WE DID OR WE DID NOT DO
IT WAS JUST SOMETHING THAT WE FELL INTO, IT WAS EASY, OH, SO EASY
I COULD JUST TELL, I’D BE KNOWING YOU WELL
I KNEW YOU’D BE MY BEST FRIEND
V2:
I KNOW IT’S YOU CALLING ‘FORE I HEAR IT RING
I CAN ALWAYS TELL YOU ANYTHING
ANY SECRET, I KNOW YOU CAN KEEP IT
I CAN COUNT ON YOU BEING BY MY SIDE
EVEN WHEN WE DON’T SEE EYE TO EYE
WE CAN BE TRUE, THE REAL ME, THE REAL YOU
WE CAN AGREE, THAT WE JUST DISAGREE
AND THAT’S WHAT MAKES YOU MY BEST FRIEND
CH:
THROUGH ALL THE YEARS SOME WILL DISAPPEAR
BUT YOU’LL ALWAYS SHINE, YES, YOU’RE ONE OF A KIND
AND I KNOW I’LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LIKE YOU
MY BEST FRIEND
(INSTRUMENTAL)
V3:
YOU CAN LAUGH AT ME, I CAN LAUGH AT YOU
TALK ABOUT THE TROUBLE WE CAN GET INTO
WE’RE A STRANGE PAIR, YOU JUST HAVE TO BE THERE
YOU CAN ALWAYS TELL WHAT A FRIENDSHIP’S WORTH
IF YOU CAN TELL THE TRUTH EVEN WHEN IT HURTS
IT’S A GOOD ONE, A KNOCK ON WOOD ONE
IT’S GOT A LIFE OF IT’S OWN, YOU CAN WRITE IT IN STONE
YOU’LL ALWAYS BE MY BEST, BEST FRIEND
CH2:
THROUGH ALL THE YEARS SOME WILL DISAPPEAR
BUT YOU’LL ALWAYS SHINE, YES, YOU’RE ONE OF A KIND
AND I KNOW I’LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LIKE YOU
MY BEST FRIEND, OH, MY BEST FRIEND
YOU’LL ALWAYS BE MY BEST FRIEND
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V1:
GOODNIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT MY LITTLE ONE
SWEET DREAMS AWAIT IN AVALON
OLD MISTER SUN HAS TURNED IT IN
ANOTHER MAGIC NIGHT BEGINS
SAFE IN MY ARMS YOU’RE GONNA FLY
ACROSS THE BRIGHT AND STARRY SKY
SO CLOSE YOUR EYES AND BE ON YOUR WAY
V2:
YOU’LL CHART A COURSE AND TAKE A TRIP
YOUR FEATHER BED WILL BE YOUR SHIP
YOU’LL FLOAT UPON A SEA OF AIR
FIRST MATE TO CAPTAIN TEDDY BEAR
AND JUST BEYOND THE MILKY WAY
DROP ANCHOR ON A STAR AND PLAY
UNTIL IT’S TIME TO OPEN YOUR EYES
BR:
WHILE YOU’RE SLEEPING, GENTLY BREATHING
I’LL BE NEAR IF YOU SHOULD CALL
SO CLIMB UPON A DREAM TONIGHT
I’LL BE THERE TO CATCH YOU IF YOU FALL
V1:
GOODNIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT MY LITTLE ONE
SWEET DREAMS AWAIT IN AVALON
OLD MISTER SUN HAS TURNED IT IN
ANOTHER MAGIC NIGHT BEGINS
SAFE IN MY ARMS YOU’RE GONNA FLY
ACROSS THE BRIGHT AND STARRY SKY
SO CLOSE YOUR EYES AND BE ON YOUR WAY
TAG: GOODNIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT MY LITTLE ONE
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V1:
Let me see those eyes you sleepy head
Time to stretch and yawn, roll out of bed
And be on our way
Hey, Hey, Hey, It’s A New Day
V2:
Give me one more hug and we’re out the door
Take the garden path where our hearts can soar
Couldn’t ask for more
Hey, Hey, Hey, It’s A New Day
CH1:
Every day’s a brand new canvas
We paint the world we see around us, and
And then we start again
V3:
We can skip some stones beside the creek
Lay and watch the clouds, maybe fall asleep
Just you and me
Hey, Hey, Hey, It’s A New Day
V4:
There’s a bluebird singing songs of hope
She can teach us how to sing note for note
If we listen close
Hey, Hey, Hey, It’s A New Day
CH2:
Every day’s a brand new canvas
We paint the world we see around us, and
And then we start again
Instrumental:
CH3:
Life is just one big long minute
So take your time, no need to finish, no
And on and on it goes
V5:
There’s a rosy glow on your sleepy face
Now it’s off to bed, you have dreams to chase
‘Til you hear me say
Hey, Hey, Hey, It’s A New Day
Hey, Hey, Hey, It’s a New Day, Hey, Hey, Hey, It’s a New Day
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V1:
WE’VE HAD THE GRANDEST DAY, AND YOU KNOW I’D LOVE TO STAY
COME SIT HERE BY MY SIDE, BEFORE WE SAY GOODBYE
I WON’T FORGET YOUR LAUGHTER, YOUR SMILE IS ALL THAT MATTERS
AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW, I LOVE YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE
V2:
YOUR HAND’S INSIDE OF MINE, WE’RE FRIENDS NOW FOR ALL TIME
A LOVE NO WORDS CAN SAY IS JUST A THOUGHT AWAY
AND YOU AN TAKE THIS WITH YOU, TO USE IT WHEN YOU NEED TO
WHEREVER YOU GO, I LOVE YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE
BR:
THERE’S NOTHING I’D CHANGE ABOUT YOU
I LOVE JUST WHAT I SEE
LOOKING BACK AT ME
YOU HAVE ALL YOU NEED INSIDE YOU
SO REACH OUT FOR THE STARS
LOVE YOURSELF, BELIEVE IN WHO YOU ARE
V3:
AND ON ANOTHER DAY, IF YOU DREAM ON BACK THIS WAY
REMEMBER HOW IT FELT TO BE LOVED FOR YOURSELF
WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE THIS MOMENT, YOU CAN BET YOUR DREAMS UPON IT
AND YOU’LL NEVER LOSE, ‘CAUSE I LOVE YOU FOR YOU
AND NOT FOR WHAT YOU DO, LOVE YOURSELF FOR WHO YOU ARE
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Sylvia Nashville, Tennessee
Signed to RCA Records from 1979-87, Sylvia released five albums with a dozen #1 and Top Ten hits, sold over four million records, and won multiple awards including the ACM’s Female Vocalist of the Year and Billboard’s #1 Country Female Artist. Since her RCA days, she’s released five albums on her own label, Red Pony Records, and is set to release “Nature Child – A Dreamer’s Journey” in 2022. ... more
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