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Small Horses and Other Stuff

by Garrison Ulrich

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1.
(v1) Look at the blue that covers the sky Look away then shield your eyes The future's lookin' bright It takes away your sight, yeah Lay in the sunlight, just sit back, just sit back Follow your mind or follow your heart Follow the leader out of the dark Your energy will drain It's more than just a game, yeah Forget the sunset, just relax, just relax Whoa... (chorus) Roll through the grass Run with the wind Wake up and greet yourself with a grin Dry up the rain Count up the days Wish all your thoughts and troubles away Bathe in the light 'Cause summer's begun That's what it feels like under the sun (under the sun) Whoa... (under the sun) That's what it feels like under the sun (v2) Stay indoors or come outside Either way, just make up your mind It's getting pretty late There's still some time to play, yeah Time waits for no one, don't you know, don't you know? Hope the best, prepare for the worst Listen a while or eat your words You think you're pretty tough It sounds simple enough, yeah When it's all over, come on home, come on home Whoa... (repeat chorus x2) Roll through the grass Run with the wind Wake up and greet yourself with a grin Dry up the rain Count up the days Wish all your thoughts and troubles away Bathe in the light 'Cause summer's begun That's what it feels like under the sun (under the sun) Whoa... (under the sun) That's what it feels like under the sun (under the sun)
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(v1) (Feather) No mistake, even given a blindness You can see through me Give or take, I'll be waiting in silence Don't know where I'll be Please don't try to go lookin', boy Seems you've left me without a choice Run away, 'cause there's no game to play now Or run away with me (chorus) (both) We know we're in it together For all that it's worth And it shows, despite all our efforts But it could be worse (Feather) I've never met another like you (Garrison) You shadow everything that I do (both) And I'm told that time's an adventure But when it's standing still It's a thrill (SOLO!!) (v2) (Garrison) Count the stars, spread your wings, push your limits But you know who you are Play the part, don't get lost when you're in it Don't try to go too far I know you're more than you look like You were a treasure at first sight So climb aboard, jump the track, start to finish Just follow your heart (bridge) (both) But if the whole world paused for us, could it be That I belong to you, and to me? And if they knew, then would they see That it's no sin to want to be free? (repeat chorus) (both) We know we're in it together For all that it's worth And it shows, despite all our efforts But it could be worse (Feather) I've never met another like you (Garrison) You shadow everything that I do (both) And I'm told that time's an adventure But when it's standing still It's a thrill It's a thrill
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(v1) With an ever-caring soul and soft blue eyes And a kindness from your heart, you've stolen mine Let me borrow you a moment Can you see where this is goin'? Don't be afraid, I'm always right behind 'Cause you make my heart flutter You make my heart flutter (chorus) It's a thought in my mind It's a feeling inside You make my heart flutter You make my heart flutter I can see it's a sign But you make me so blind You make my heart flutter You make my heart flutter (v2) All the judging eyes, clouding up your day And the harmful words, everything they say But no matter what the weather You're as beautiful as ever Come along with me, there's nothing in our way 'Cause you make my heart flutter You make my heart flutter (repeat chorus) It's a thought in my mind It's a feeling inside You make my heart flutter You make my heart flutter I can see it's a sign But you make me so blind You make my heart flutter You make my heart flutter (guitar solo) (repeat chorus) It's a thought in my mind It's a feeling inside You make my heart flutter You make my heart flutter I can see it's a sign But you make me so blind You make my heart flutter You make my heart flutter
4.
(v1) I've been lying to me Tried to get me to see That I belong somewhere free But free The meaning is gone 'Cause I'm just alone   (v2) My intentions to stay Have quickly faded away I don't quite know what say But hey I know tears are loose I have no excuse   (chorus) Watch as the blue Changes it's hue I come into view   I don't have to choose 'Cause I miss you, too But I'm still on the moon I'm still on the moon   (v3) Countless times I remember Memories made together Said I'd be there forever But now The rain from my eyes Is floating in these Star-covered skies   (repeat chorus)
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(v1) Moved out, moved on Long friend, long gone Same fate, same song Dead end, dead wrong (v2) Some say they've seen Some only dream Time seems too slow Until you know (chorus) I can tell things have changed But they won't ever be the same Even though you're out in the fast lane We will always know your name We will always know your name (v3) One day, one loss One step, you're off Rough road, long ride Forever strong inside (repeat chorus) I can tell things have changed But they won't ever be the same Even though you're out in the fast lane We will always know your name We will always know your name (huge violin/piano/ukulele solo) (chorus 2) I can tell things have changed But they will never be the same You may be out in the fast lane But we will always know your name (chorus 3) I can tell things have changed But they won't ever be the same You may be out in the fast lane But we will always know your name We will always know your name
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(v1) Morning... Brightens up the scene No shadows left or in between Adorning... Every little bit But she's beautiful the way she is (chorus) Sweet sunrise Golden skies Family ties Apple pies Emerald eyes No disguise (v2) Evening... Finally feeling free Just close your eyes and only breathe Laying... Underneath a tree No worries now, so lean on me (repeat chorus) Sweet sunrise Golden skies Family ties Apple pies Emerald eyes No disguise (piano solo) (repeat chorus) Sweet sunrise Golden skies Family ties Apple pies Emerald eyes No disguise (violin solo) Na, na, na...
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(v1) It's getting hard to write And late into the night It's been while now, I toss the mail around I hope you've been alright (v2) I'm eager just to know Where, from this point, I go 'Cause I can tell you now, I've made my way around But I never seem to grow (chorus) If you can see right through this letter Then all the tears clearly shown I guess it must be for the better But I just thought I'd let you know (v3) Ink is running out As midnight comes around I guess I'll close it up, I think I've said enough 'Cause I'm just waiting for you now (repeat chorus) If you can see right through this letter Then all the tears clearly shown I guess it must be for the better But I just thought I'd let you know (chorus 2) If you can see right through this letter Then all the tears clearly shown And still, I know you'll never answer But I just thought I'd let you know (background voices) See right through me Tears are surely shown Must be better Thought I'd let you know
8.
(v1) She's got a way of knowing What's on your mind She really can't explain it So she leaves you blind Do you ever wonder why she, always makes you smile? If it's impossible physically, it suits her style It keeps you smilin' for a while (chorus1) She's made of giggles and gumdrops Oven mitts and out-takes Doodles and donuts Fairytales and fruitcake Ask her yourself, but you'll never ever understand why It's anything but a lie (v2) Sometimes, I tend to wonder How she lived before How could one survive so somber Maybe there's more It feels like every morning, she's wound up tight She may be hard to talk to, but she's never shy You can never look her in the eye (chorus2) She's made of giggles and gumdrops Oven mitts and out-takes Doodles and donuts Fairytales and fruitcake Ask her yourself, but you'll never ever understand why She's made of chaos and cupcakes Lots and lots of batter Sugar and Sunshine Lollipops and laughter See for yourself, but you'll never get it, don't even try It's anything but a lie (bridge) Slow motion, so foreign, to somebody so hyperactively involved Commotion, confusion, talk of the town, she's a mystery we'll never solve We'll never solve... (solo) She's made of chaos and cupcakes Lots and lots of batter Sugar and Sunshine Lollipops and laughter See for yourself, but you'll never get it, don't even try (repeat first chorus1) She's made of giggles and gumdrops Oven mitts and out-takes Doodles and donuts Fairytales and fruitcake Ask her yourself, but you'll never ever understand why No you'll never ever understand why It's anything but a lie
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Sky Dream 05:13
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(v1) Words are weapons sharp as knives You can use them wrong or right You could try to improvise But in the end it's called a lie You know you could But never should You never would (chorus) You could lead an army just with honesty Everything is plain to see and promising You could be deceiving now, but honestly You could steal a heart with just your honesty (v2) Lies can lead you to your end Secrets aren't much different You'll eventually regret Every word you never said You know you could But never should You never would (repeat chorus) (bridge) Don't lead me away Don't lead me astray Cause you lead the way (SOLO!!!) (repeat bridge) (repeat chorus)
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(v1) Oh, what'll we ever do With the girl who gives out cupcakes and parties at of the blue She'll tell us a joke or two And even though she gave the punch line, we know she's laughing, too Her sense of humor's been uncategorized for quite some time And by quite some time, I mean basically her whole life (v2) It's hard to comprehend How she can make living just by being a friend But we'll never understand Why she is always smiling when she knows that none of us can The way she lives her life here just confuses us to no end But when we're down she can make us smile again Oh (chorus) One day, she'll catch us off guard and say She's been thinking about all the Laughter that fills the room And all too soon, she'll think that it's time for a change And someday, she realize what she had She'll say she really enjoyed all the Laughter that she caused And we'll applaud, there's really no need for a change (v3) Oh, how can we make her see She may be made of mischief, and full of energy But all of the memories It seems we've had so many, we stopped counting finally It's not like her to be even slightly sensitive at all, But we know that she still has a heart of her own Oh (repeat chorus) (bridge) She'll never know what it's like To have a friend who laughs in danger's sight (piano solo) The way she lives her life here just confuses us to no end But when we're down she can make us smile again Oh (repeat chorus)
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(v1) It kind of just appeared When I couldn't see I can't see through my tears Is this who I'm to be? I've worked so hard to get this far, and now I'm here But I never saw this in the stars throughout my years They all said I should celebrate, but I'm feeling down If only I knew (chorus) What happens now? Will I come around? What happens now that the road seems clear? 'Cause I still don't know where I go from here (v2) I feel like I am fading Even though my future's so bright I'd love to go crusading But it's no use, try as I might I've worked so hard to get this far, and now I'm here But I never saw this in the stars throughout my years They all said I should celebrate, but I'm feeling down If only I knew (repeat chorus) (piano solo) I've worked so hard to get this far, and now I'm here But I never saw this in the stars throughout my years They all said I should celebrate, but I'm feeling down What should I do? (repeat chorus) From here... Where do I go from here?
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(v1) Marching on, we try again another go But no avail, not even close One by one, new ideas come and go We always try to make the most If we keep on keeping on, we'll reach our destiny And we're never giving up, 'cause 1, 2, (chorus) Three is family, there's a 'we', not just a 'me' You see, we can be what we want in a life so free And we, we can see every single possibility, oh Three's not just a crowd Three's a team (v2) Always seems we'd come up short, without our marks Memories are made with scars Look around, there's so many different ways But you can't see very far If we keep on keeping on, we'll reach our destiny And we're never giving up, 'cause 1, 2, (repeat chorus) 'Oh's (chorus2) Three is all we need, there's a 'we', not just a 'me' You see, we can be what we want in a life so free And we, we can see every single possibility, oh Three's not just a crowd Three's a team, three's a team, oh 'Oh's
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In The End 04:23
(v1) When you're caught in the undertow Of life in general Feels like there's not much left to lose When you feel your life is full Of things you'll never know Seems like there's not much you can do Just don't let go, I'll pull you through (chorus) No, I... I've never known... I've never known to hurt a friend And you... You need a hand... You need a hand that I can lend And it will be okay In the end (v2) When your heart has skipped a beat And you've tripped over your feet You always think that you've found love But no matter how it lasts It somehow becomes the past And you have no one to think of And then you wonder you've done (repeat chorus) No, I... I've never known... I've never known to hurt a friend And you... You need a hand... You need a hand that I can lend And it will be okay In the end (bridge) There's an easy to live You won't find it on your own 'Cause you just get what you give And you find you're not alone (repeat chorus)
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Wings (2014) 04:12
V1 When I was growing up I was just another little boy Trying to become a man Some would say I'm on a roll Some would say I'm going much too slow And I don't understand But I can say I'm on my way Chorus Give me the wings so I can fly away, fly away Help me to reach the goal that's far away, far away When I can feel the wind It's a whole different world I'm in Give me the wings so I can fly away, fly away V2 I'm standing on a mountain I can see the path that I have taken As I look back The ones who blazed it for me They are on that path beside me now They would never let me go off track Repeat Chorus Bridge Fly away, Fly away... Repeat Chorus Repeat Bridge
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(chorus) Remembrance, part of every life Num'rous regrets, the art of passing time Not one forgets, spent nights of chasing days Eternal rest, to witness being erased To witness being erased (v1) It is seldom seen in this world of now It is welcome, universe and out It is seen, only from eyes of thine Is it free? 'Tis only by invite (repeat chorus) Remembrance, part of every life Num'rous regrets, the art of passing time Not one forgets, spent nights of chasing days Eternal rest, to witness being erased To witness being erased (v2) It is ponderous, willing to know my fate In its longest lingering while to wait I can see, memory taken tolls I'm not ready, ready to let them go (repeat chorus) Remembrance, part of every life Num'rous regrets, the art of passing time No one forgets, spent nights of chasing days Eternal rest, to witness being erased (repeat chorus)

about

This album started about 9 months ago, immediately after I finished Reflections. Looking at all the songs, I think it expresses my growth as a singer/songwriter, and as a musician, and at my craft of recording. It also shows the breadth of my musical interests. One of the cool things about being a young musician finding your 'sound', is that you are going to be all over the map for a while until you find it, and this album is no different. There's Pop and Folk-Rock, there's Choral and Acoustic Guitar, there's Classic Rock and Rock Instrumental. There are soft sweet ballads and gooey pop stuff. I hope you enjoy it all!

credits

released March 4, 2014

Thanks to the ever in-demand Feather (all the way from Australia) for doing the duet with me on Time Is An Adventure.

Thanks to Chi-Chi for the amazing vocals on Chant of Immortality, which is my biggest internet success with over 50k views to date. Her vocals make it shine!

Thanks to Giggly Maria for the backing vocals on Flutter. She heard the song, insisting on helping out with it, and it turned out great!

Thanks to Paul D. Engler (aka Relative1pitch), for the simply stunning violin work on Emerald Eyes, Chasing Fate and Thought I'd Let You Know. While I have a violin, and I can make it make something approximating 'music', Paul makes these songs so heartfelt with his tender violin.

Thanks to RainSnowHail for doing an excellent job mixing Chant of Immortality.

Thanks to my good friend DraeHeart for encouraging me to share my music with a special Small Horses community. Thank you Bronies! You rock!

Thanks to DragonwolfRooke for being able to do artwork for individual songs for this album. Her speed and inspiration for drawing is outstanding! And thanks to Angel Heart for helping out with the art in the album cover.

And Finally, thanks to my awesome Family. Dad, Mom, Aaron, Christian, Rylan, Jackson and Tori. Without which none of this would be possible. For keeping me on schedule for non-music related activities, for promotion, artwork assistance, and audio/video recording assistance. For listening and listening and listening some more, and helping me refine each song.

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Garrison Ulrich Seattle, Washington

Singer/Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist, Garrison Ulrich grew up in Seattle, WA. Garrison started writing music at 17 and his prolific writing has produced well over two hundred songs in the 10-year span. His music spans the rock/folk/indie/pop genres. Garrison is an avid fan of choral music, and finds time to sing tenor for the Seattle Ensign Symphony and Chorus. ... more

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