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There is a Beach
03:39
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There is a Beach
There is a beach that lies beyond this bay
Where I once spent many a day
Lying on the rocks by the lapping tide
Watching the crabs go scuttling by
Voices from the waves, they’d call to me
And I would jump into the foam
Sand and sea were all and all to me
Beach and ocean were my home
There is a beach that lies beyond this bay
Where sand sharks and sea stars play
And I could just sit in the sinking sun
Smiling back at the horizon
Voices from the waves, they’d sing to me
And my spirits would rise with the foam
Orcas, they would bring to me
Gifts from wherever they had roamed
There is a beach that lies beyond this bay
Where I once spent many a day
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I Was With You
03:16
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I Was With You
Verse 1:
We hitchhiked in the fog, but we never caught a ride
Still when we boarded the ferry time was on our side
And we rode off to the island, bobbing on the tide
Refrain:
I was with you baby, I was with you honey child
I was with you baby, you’re the one who makes me smile
Verse 2:
We headed to the lighthouse across a field of wildflowers
When suddenly we were caught in torrential summer showers
And we waited for a bus for what seemed like hours
Refrain
Verse 3:
When we got to town we found a small launderette
Everything in our knapsack had even gotten wet
So as we stood there by the dryer our cheeks were very red
Refrain
Verse 4:
We both ordered clam chowder at the little dark café
Our voices rose up louder to be heard above the fray
And this is what I shouted as the sun went down that day
Refrain
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The Water is Wide
03:03
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The Water is Wide
The water is wide and I can't cross over
Neither have I wings to fly
Build me a boat that can carry two
And both shall row my love and I.
There is a ship and it sails on the sea
Loaded deep as deep can be
But not as deep as the love I'm in
I know not if I sink or swim.
I leaned my back up against an oak
Thinkin' it was a trusty tree
But first it bent and then it broke
Just like my own false love to me.
Oh love is gentle, love is kind
Gay as a jewel when first it's new
But love grows old and waxes cold
And fades away like morning dew.
The water is wide and I can't cross over
Neither have I wings to fly
Build me a boat that can carry two
And both shall row my love and I.
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4. |
I Saw 2 Flowers
01:44
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I Saw 2 Flowers
I saw 2 flowers
Bobbing in the lazy breeze
Wondered if they'd mind it if I picked them
I watched for hours
Had no place I had to be
Felt so good just to be there with them
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Yes, I Do
02:27
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Yes, I Do
The rain is falling making streams again
Fall leaves like many colored ships
I'm walking in it having dreams again
As water from my hat brim drips
And when I dream I dream of you
I hope you're dreaming of me too
Don't let the weather make you blue
I love you, yes I do
The night is falling moonlight streams once more
Through the doorway where you stand
I'm walking toward you and that open door
And we both stretch out our hands
And when I'm gone I'm missing you
I know that you're missing me too
We'll be together soon it's true
I love you, yes I do
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Dandelion Root Portland, Oregon
Lance was born in Seattle, Washington in 1970. He started his career in music as a drummer in a grunge band, & from there it
was a logical progression to folk music.
Brenda was born in Kennewick, Washington in 1975. She has been singing since she was a little girl. Once in a while she pauses to take a breath.
Brenda & Lance have been making beautiful music together since 1994.
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