1. |
Down the Road
04:35
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Kathrine Acus
© Copyright, Kathrine Acus 1996
Bryan, OH 43506
Verse 1:
I see our dusty photograph
as I’m fightin’ back the tears
I know it’s only been a month
But it feels like years
I don’t remember what we’re all about
I’m having trouble fightin’ off these doubts
Something’s gotta change, somethin’s gotta give
Or I don’t think this love will live
Chorus:
We’ve got highways between us
and we’re carryin’ heavy loads
Cause it’s a strong wind that leads us
Whereever it wants to blow
We’d love to leave to find each other
But where do we go
Down the road
Verse 2:
I hear your voice ‘cross the telephone wire
And it tells me you’re the same
I know that I should let you know
That it seems we’ve changed
Baby, I just don’t know
How this dance is supposed to go
All they say is “follow your heart”
But what if you feel it’s being torn apart? (chorus)
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2. |
Sweet Natalie
03:26
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Sweet Natalie
© Copyright, Kathrine Acus 2004
Sweet Natalie won’t you open your window
And slide down a moonbeam
Sweet Natalie won’t you ride on the wind
And come sailing away.
We’ll fly on through the night,
Catching the stars,
Take wing through the clouds
And see just how far away…is Mars
Sweet Natalie
Sweet Natalie you’re a child of the light
And the dark is a strange place
Just hold on to me and we’ll float right along
With a smile on your face
Night fades into dawn we’ll be moving on,
Climb up your moonbeam and find your sweet pillow again Sweet Natalie
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3. |
Miracle (for Sam)
02:43
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Miracle
Kathrine Acus
© 2007 Kathrine Acus, Bryan, OH 43506
For Samuel
If you would like the chords for this song, please visit Kathrine's website at http://water-stone.org/chords-and-lyrics.html
bpm = 120-132
The brush of your hand like a butterfly wing,
Reminds me of music and makes my heart sing
A tiny reflection of heaven’s own light
is hidden within me
Just out of my sight.
____
CHORUS:
A miracle you are
You’re Heaven’s shining star
A silent dream reminding me
What a wonderful gift you are.
What a wonderful gift you are.
_______
You’re safely within your mother’s embrace
I wait like a lover to kiss your dear face
The moment will come but for now you’re at rest
Rocking to sleep in your warm dark caress
[to chorus]
instrumental break (to verse chords)
[to chorus]
Bridge:
Your childhood begins and make believe [Em]friends
will come to the table for tea
The pages will turn and lessons [RITARDANDO] to learn [PAUSE]
And with each step you’ll take a piece of me
TO CHORUS
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4. |
One Plus One is Drew
03:42
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5. |
Wishes for Noah
03:29
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7. |
The Day You Were Born
04:02
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8. |
A Place for Ella
07:00
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A Place for Ella
© Copyright, Kathrine Acus 2006
Bryan, OH 43506
In a sunny kitchen,
through an open door
In a house made by hands,
come long before
There is a table,
that’s seen some years
Gathered with her family
over laughter and tears
CHORUS:
And we’d sit and drink our strong coffee
Talk about old times
Dream dreams for futures
Somewhere down the line
But we wait for you Ella
For a place to rest your feet,
Yes we’re saving a place at the table
And you make our family complete
From the piles of mashed potatoes
Deviled eggs and dandy greens
You could taste the love in every bite it seems
There was nothin’ she couldn’t make good
“enough” was never enough.
Gathered with her family,
her eyes would fill with love (to chorus)
Bridge:
Your great grandma would be so proud
If she were here today
She’d tell everyone you’re a treasure
More beautiful every day. (to chorus, softer!)
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9. |
Another Day
03:41
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10. |
Harmony
04:23
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Harmony
Kathrine Acus
© copyright, Kathrine Acus 2008
Bryan, OH 43506
If you would like the chords to this song, please visit Kathrine's website at http://water-stone.org/chords-and-lyrics.html
INTRO:
Two hearts, looking for shelter and finding it there
Two arms longing to hold you and showing you care
Is there anything more beautiful,
Than the harmony of two hearts
Two hearts joining together
And making a third,
One heart, beating a cadence that can barely be heard
Is there anything more beautiful
How could we ever be so full
As the harmony of two hearts
Two arms, reaching for brother he’s longing to hold
Looking, staring in wonder and smiling in gold
Is there anything more beautiful,
How could simple blessings be so full,
Will it always be so wonderful
As the harmony of these
Two hearts, living together,
Four hearts, living together,
Mmmm, mmm-mmm mmm.
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11. |
Beautiful Anna
03:50
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12. |
Take Me Up
04:14
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Lyrics and Chords by Ted Kunkle
Melody by Kathrine Acus
(C) Copyright 2007. All rights reserved.
I can see the bright light shining
I can see the pearly gate
I can hear my Lord a calling
And He can see, that I can’t wait
Chorus:
So take me up the next time you send the angels down
My earthly time is over and I’m ready for Your everlasting love
Let trumpets blow, and toast my journey’s end
with a drink from Your overflowing cup
And the next time you send the angels down, [N.C.]have ‘em take me up.
[X2 last time end with G-D]
I did my best to live His word
When Satan called I closed the door
My heart is filled with endless joy
Take me up to heaven’s peaceful shore [next verse—NO chorus]
In my dreams, light shines above
My Mother’s smiling face I see
Now I rest on snowy wings
As angels now deliver me [TO CHORUS]
mandolin solo
When I’m gone don’t cry for me
Lay me to rest there in the ground
Raise high your head to sing God’s praise
For this old soul is Heaven bound. [TO CHORUS]
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13. |
Pieces
04:07
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Kathrine Acus Bryan, Ohio
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