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The Instrumentals

by Garrison Ulrich

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(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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Flutter 03:17
(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
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(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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Chasing Fate 07:09
(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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Emerald Eyes 04:02
(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
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(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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Honesty 03:49
(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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Laughter 05:16
(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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From Here 04:42
(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 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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Somewhere 04:15
<1v> Lights all around Dreams to be found Can't here a sound With Tears on the ground <chorus> You tell me Stay I'll stay. If you beg me To leave, Come with me. Cause I'm headed for a place called somewhere Where the sunshine never leaves And I'm headed for a place called anywhere It's a place I can't believe is there. <2v> Start up the car Couldn't if I ran Not getting far Catch me if you can <repeat chorus> Is there. <bridge> You can tag along. You can prove me wrong. Dark are the skies Now I realize <alternate chorus> That I'm headed for a land called some where Where the sunshine never leaves And I'm headed for a place called anywhere It's a place I can't believe is there. Is there. Is there. <repeat bridge>
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September 02:49
Dear something that I used to have, I'm the circus where no one laughs, Cause I know there's something missing, You could say I haven't around, You could tell me that I need more clowns, But I would not be listening, So, now that August has come and gone, I think that it's time we all moved on, I can't help but try not to remember, So, to the rescue, September. Dear someone that I used to be, I wish that I wasn't me, But only at certain times, You can probably tell I'm tired, And lately I haven't been inspired, When it comes to words that rhyme, So, now that August has come and gone, I think that it's time we all moved on, I can't help but try not to remember, So, to the rescue, September, Can you be my September?
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Just A Girl 02:59
<v1> Figure out Why it is I can't just shout it out "She's a beautiful girl!" And so let'em know. Put my voice into the air, But it's a cruel world I know; I know. <chorus> Ever since I met you You know I never ever let you down Just make some sound. Sometimes I can't take it; You would be my blanket. And you may be just a girl, But you stand out from all the others In this world. <v2> I turn to stone I'm clueless when I hear you on the telephone I don't know what to say I got to slow it down Kick it down a notch and try to stay in bounds. Got a keep it in play I know; I know. <repeat chorus> <bridge> I would sail across the ocean And repeat in slow motion Just to say "you're beautiful" I can be your prince charming Would never be harming You know, You know. You know <outro> Looking into your eyes Made me realize That they never stay the same They're constantly getting prettier Every day.
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(v1) If I was ever king I'd lose myself in my power I might have everything But I'd lose myself by hour (v1 reprise) so much power by the hour might have everything If I were king (chorus) Life is like a bag of jelly beans Sometimes it's sweet Life is like a new song 'cause it's never what you think. You are like a friend who's true to me take away the blues life is so very beautiful kinda like you. (v2) If I have nothing to do means I'm out of my place Always know what you do or float around out in space. (v2 reprise) know what you do nothing to do out of place outer space (repeat chorus) (bridge) Kinda like you kinda like you Sometimes it's sweet never what you think (alt. chorus) Life is like a bag of jelly beans Sometimes it's sweet Life is like a new song 'cause it's never what you think. You are like a friend who's true to me take away the blues life is so very beautiful and so are you.
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Once Again 04:17
(v1) The same old lie again I tell it when I can But I'm starting to regret it now because inside myself I've found I'm becoming what I don't want to be. (v2) I'm in too deep again and I'm so far from land and you know I know how to swim but it's not a pool I'm swimming in. And I can look to you to pull me out. (chorus) 'Cause you always seem to know when the time is right and you always seem to see when my future's bright Bring me back to shore So I can stand 'cause I know you've saved my life Once Again. (v3) I can't remember why I started all those lies and I know that I regret it now because the truth cannot be found and I'm seeing what I don't want to see (repeat chorus) (instrumental bridge) (v4) I know I tend to feel like you're still behind the wheel and you're leading me to joy and I'll always be your little boy but I know it's my turn to steer (repeat chorus) So, bring me back to shore so I can stand 'cause I know you've saved my life Once Again.
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Alone 04:51
(v1) Time in the park, turn down the stress bar to low, Time in the gym, make the adrenalin flow, All that it's worth eventually will fade away, The time that it takes is the time you have less in your way, (pre-chorus) You can't settle down when your mind's free to roam And there's no one around to bring you back home, (chorus) So sing la da da da da da da da da When it appears that you are all alone, So sing la da da da da da da da da It's something to do on your own, (v2) Strange how we find all these ways just to lie to ourselves, We say that we're fine, it turns out we're not doing well, And in the end, half of us breakdown and cry, All I can say is that I just keep wondering why, (repeat pre-chorus) (repeat chorus) (bridge) What will you do when you know that your luck is all out? What will you say when you don't know what they're talking about? (repeat chorus) Oooh... Oooh... Oooh...
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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) 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) 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) My 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
24.
(v1) I knew it'd never last 'Cause too much time has passed Don't know how long we'll have She's growing up too fast These pictures on the wall From back when she was small She's had her bumps and falls She's gonna be so tall (chorus) She rides the winds of curiosity And I've tried to raise the fences high But she'll end up being who she wants to be 'Cause I'll never stop her wandering eyes (v2) Although, she won't admit She'll always be a kid She's changing bit by bit Her life will soon begin Now only time will know When I learn to let her go I know I'll miss her so As down the breeze she blows (repeat chorus x2)
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Something tells me my life is about to change Like I'm never going back And I feel as if nothing will be the same As if everything goes black Call me out if it seems like I'm paranoid Well, it extends beyond the eye There's so much fear inside (chorus) (what are the odds) What are the odds that I would find myself where I began? (what are the odds) How high is the chance of running 'round in circles now and then? (what are the odds) Maybe it's all in my mind, but it's about time I read the signs Oh, it's about time! It's about time! (v2) What if all that I do is insignificant? What if nothing matters now? I would take back the time wasted if I could But I don't even know how All my worries have lead me to emptiness But at least I've been around At least it's over now (repeat chorus) (what are the odds) What are the odds that I would find myself where I began? (what are the odds) How high is the chance of running 'round in circles now and then? (what are the odds) Maybe it's all in my mind, but it's about time I read the signs Oh, it's about time! It's about time!
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(v1A) I've seen enough here, to know I don't belong My imagination, again has lead me on This stubborn aching, has a mind of its own I've left, but I won't tell you where I've gone (v1B) I've never known that, the world could be so mean I'll never go back, to who I used to be A steady runway, is all that I would need To reason with myself behind the scenes (chorus) (Is it me) Is it me, or can you see through my walls As if they'd never shown? (Could it be) Could it be, all because of my lies I've broken my own bones (No more throwing stones) (v2A) I could have sworn I, I had a life before My short attention, had wanted something more I can't erase it, I know I won't forget But at least I learned my lesson in the end (v2B) Oh, winter breezes, were never gone so fast It's straight ahead now, and no more looking back Like separation, letting go of the past And trying to rebuild my house of glass (repeat chorus x2)
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(v1) You are brave, you are honest But no, you will never be the best You could break any promise But you just let your future do the rest A friend, or a friend to the end It's all the same to you You don't let your past Decide who you are, or what you do Oh... (chorus 1) Those eager eyes will always wander, but never wander away Oh and That eager soul is becoming stronger and stronger most every day But will you be The change you want to see? Could you be A piece of the family? (v2) In this desert of wishes The emptiness will always follow me The dream is delicious But bitter is the cold reality A symbol, a sign of hope With a smudge across the end It seems like I'll never know But I can still pretend Oh... (chorus 2) These eager eyes will always wander, but never wander away Oh and This eager soul is becoming stronger and stronger most every day But will I be The change I want to see? Could I be A piece of the family? (bridge) Silly me, silly me How could I belong When this family tree Is already so strong? Silly me, silly me How could I be so wrong? I've been trying to fit in But I need to move along (solo) (chorus 3) Those eager eyes will always wander, but never wander away Oh and That eager soul is becoming stronger and stronger most every day But will you be The change you want to see? Could you be A piece of the family?
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Reality 06:12
(v1) Worlds so far apart Hearts hung out to dry They'll have my regards I just wish we had time It's been much too long Since I've their eyes Trying to let go Was never on my mind (chorus) But who can tell lies from reality When everyone sees the same? And who can spell out the miles of the galaxies When there's just too much space? And there's just too much space (v2) Listen to your words Or they will pass you by Everyone who heard Will see right through your lies It's not hard to imagine yourself out in space Floating with the stars But with everything that happens, happening all around you It's just not who you are (repeat chorus) (bridge) Would you turn your back on everything you know? And not look back, and not know where to go? (v3) Worlds so far apart Hearts hung out to dry They'll have my regards They're always on my mind (repeat chorus)
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Birdsong 04:47
(v1) It's just so simple, a simple song But not so simply beautiful as you as are No, not by far One plus one isn't you and I, Cause I'm just one and you catch every eye She's So Shy (bridge1) Listen to the music in the sky Feel it flowing through you as you fly Softly as a whispered lullaby She's So Shy (chorus1) Everybody says you don't stand out Well, now I know that they were wrong There's too many ways to describe you So, I'll just sing you a birdsong (v2) Your way with creatures and animals And how you reach them, take them into your home Nobody knows Your kindness may show them who you are But they will never see the light or the stars You're bright as a star (repeat bridge1) Listen to the music in the sky Feel it flowing through you as you fly Softly as a whispered lullaby She's So Shy (chorus2) Everybody says you don't stand out Well, now I know that they were wrong None of your animals could tell you But you can hear it in birdsong (bridge2) La, la, la la la la x4 (bridge3) Don't you hide Don't you see? Please don't hide from me, from me (repeat chorus1) Everybody says you don't stand out Well, now I know that they were wrong There's too many ways to describe you So, I'll just sing you a birdsong (repeat bridge2) La, la, la la la la x4

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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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