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Brothers & Sisters
02:51
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Could you be my brother
On this journey, marching side by side?
We could help each other
Shoulder the burden, making progress with each stride
Could you be my sister?
Someone to sing with, share the harmony
I can hear a whisper
The sound that flows through you, grows inside of me
We all need another
Heart to beat in time with
Voice to sing in tune
We’re all brothers & sisters
Now I’ll be here for you
Could you be my neighbor?
Pick me up when I’m broken down
I don’t need a savior
Just somebody who’ll always be around
Could you be my teacher?
Speak your truth to me
Listen to mine too
Share the great adventure
Walking together and in each other’s shoes
We all need another
Heart to beat in time with
Voice to sing in tune
We’re all brothers & sisters
Now I’ll be here for you
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Mix It Up
03:49
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When you’re baking a cake
And you’re mixing the batter
You gotta know what it takes
Cuz each part matters
Put in some brown sugar
And some white flour
And some creamy yellow butter
And a pinch of baking powder
Each little piece
Has its own special power
So put’em all together
And in the oven for an hour
You gotta mix it up, stir it all together
Little cup by cup, each one makes it better
Just one drop can change the whole batter
So don’t you stop, each step matters
When you mix it up, new combinations
Gonna fill your cup, spark imagination
Don’t you stop sharing your creation
Gotta mix it up, mix it up
When you’re writing a song
And you’re making the music
You know there’s nothing wrong
With a little bit of fusion (bring it all together)
Put in some blue notes (whoa, yeah)
Borrow the twang from country (twang from country)
Make it a little bit folk (little bit folksy)
And a little bit funky (come on)
Stir in that reggae rhythm (bring out the rhythm)
Keep the bass thumping (keep that bass thumping)
Mix it all together
And get everyone jumping
[Chorus]
Everyone shares a special part
Like a family recipe, like a work of art
Life’s so sweet so mix it up and see
That when we bake it together, that’s community
Every ingredient’s essential when we bake this cake
So remember that you’re special every day you wake
Whatever your flavor, I’m in favor, so no need to fake
Tangy, spicy, salty, sweet, just be yourself, I say
A dash of love, sprinkle of hope, a pinch of understanding
Let it bake till it rises and it’s firmly standing
Hands up in the air when you taste the flavor
Take a piece of the cake and pass it to your neighbor
[Chorus]
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Sometimes I feel like I need a helping hand
Someone who cares if I’m struggling to stand
See the light in me if I can’t see it myself
Keep reminding me life is our greatest wealth
Whatever place you make your home
Whatever race you may run
You will never be alone
Whatever it takes, wherever you go
Whatever you face, I hope you know
You will never be alone
Sometimes the world gets me feeling scared and sad
And I think my shadow is the only friend I have
When my voice is singing lonesome lyrics in my brain
I just need a loved one to take my hand and say
Whatever place you make your home
Whatever race you may run
You will never be alone
Whatever it takes, wherever you go
Whatever you face, I hope you know
You will never be alone
Whatever space you call your own
With all the grace you may grow
You will never be alone
With every embrace, with each hello
With every face that smiles and shows
You will never be alone
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I’ve got a friend who’s down to ride
Ain’t no fool, ain’t full of pride
Helps me to choose make up my mind
Won’t play it loose and ain’t hard to find
Good old truth, I like your style
Keep’em honest all of the while
Good old truth, a friend to all
I’m gonna pick up whenever you call
[Kelli Welli:]
Ain’t complicated, though some may try
To spin the truth out of a lie
Here always waiting right by my
When I’m confused, truth will shine a light (shine a light!)
Good old truth, I like your style
You keep’em honest all of the while
Good old truth, a friend to all
I’m gonna pick up next time you call
[Mo Phillips:]
Well, truth, truth, truth, like a wiggly tooth
It’s on the tip of your tongue, just got to bust it loose
It’s got your back, gonna keep you on track
Perhaps you know its other name, well some call it facts
Good old truth, I like your style
Keep’em honest all of the while
Good old truth, a friend to all
Always pick up whenever you call
[SaulPaul:]
Brrring! Hello, who dis? Truth?
For reals, it’s truly true?
Question, don’t cows moo?
You got me, yeah they do
Achoo! Gesunheit, bless
Tell the truth and stress less
You can pass any stress test
All facts, you don’t have to guess
Good old truth, I like your style
Keep’em honest all of the while
Good old truth, a friend to all
I’m gonna pick up next you call
Always pick up whenever you call
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5. |
The River
03:07
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When the world’s moving fast and I’d rather move slow
When my mind’s spinning circles, there’s one place I know
I can sit there and ponder the things that I’ve learned
I can dream of tomorrow as I watch your water turn
While I rest on your banks, look around and give thanks for my life
Well the birds I hear singing, the trout are all leaping so high
At the river, bye and bye
At the river, feeling just right
At the river, it’s my place to go
At the river, feeling your flow
When I been so playing hard, dirt and sweat on my skin
And my body is tired, I want to feel fresh again
I remember the words of an old country hymn
Shall we gather at the river just wade and jump in
Till I’m laughing and splashing and shivering with joy and delight
And I see the world’s beauty with fresh eyes, dancing with light
At the river, bye and bye
At the river, feeling the vibe
At the river, it’s my place to go
At the river, feeling your flow
At the river, bye and bye
At the river, feeling just right
At the river, it’s my place to go
At the river, feeling your flow
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6. |
Shine on Me
00:40
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Long time since we’ve had a jam
I can’t wait to high-five and hug my friends again
One thing I miss more every day
Is moving to the music with some friends or family
When it’s safe to open up again
I’ll gather the community and let the songs begin
Sing to all who’ll listen to the call, yeah
Let’s dance it out together
It’s been too long, so come on y’all
Swing our partners round and round
When I dance with you it’s like I’m flying off the ground
Swing our partners round and round
Our hearts can beat together while we’re moving to the sound
Long time since I heard your voice
I’d listen to you sing all day if I had the choice
As come and gather round the stage
Your feet start to move around as the music plays
Connected here in hope and harmony
We’re all in this together
So grab a hand a sing with me
Swing our partners round and round
When I dance with you it’s like I’m flying off the ground
Swing our partners round and round
Our hearts can beat together while we’re moving to the sound
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With our ears and with our eyes
We can hear and recognize
What is wrong, what is right
And what needs change
With our hands and with our feet
With our hearts to keep the beat
We'll do the work and march the streets
To make some change
Hey, just dust off yourself and roll up your sleeves
We got work to do like making changes
Ya man, change man, what’s right from wrong
Back through the ages, it’s the same stages
Just the same stages, hear me now chief
We need a relief, lots of stress and too much grief, please
We all need some unity, honestly, you better believe me
Just think what the future will be if we all don’t act so justly
So open your eyes, see what have to change, don’t be strange
Let’s all rearrange and let’s have some love exchange
With our ears (with our ears)
And with our eyes (with our eyes)
We can hear (we can hear)
And recognize (and recognize)
What is wrong (what is wrong)
What is right (what is right)
And what needs change
With our hands (with our hands)
With our feet (with our feet)
And with our hearts (with our hearts)
To keep the beat (keep the beat)
We'll do the work and march the streets
To make some change
So don’t let the truth go
It’s our hope for tomorrow
Such a simple thing some say
When we lose sight of what’s real
We’ll fall for any deal
But someone else has the price to pay
With our ears and with our eyes
We can hear and recognize
What is wrong, what is right
And what needs change
And with our hands (with our hands)
With our feet (with our feet)
And with our hearts (with our hearts)
To keep the beat (keep the beat)
We'll work together and march the streets
To make some change
We'll do the work and march the streets
To make some change
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9. |
Don't Pass
03:30
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Join the circle with your friends
And take a deep breath in
Let it out and think about
All the things that are positive
When it’s your turn we want to know
Your name and favorite place to go
Try to remember being somewhere
That was fun and you were not scared
Don’t pass on your chance
You can do it, let your voice ring out and dance
Don’t pass on your chance
To step into your power at last
Almost your turn, can’t wait to hear
Your favorite place in your own voice so clear
We support you all of the way
And want to see you shine today
Here you go, now it’s your turn
Our ears are open and we’re ready to learn
Ready to listen, ready to hear
Ready to watch you conquer your fear
Don’t pass on your chance
You can do it, let your voice ring out and dance
Don’t pass on your chance
To step into your power at last
Don’t pass on your chance
You can do it, let your voice ring out and dance
Don’t pass this could be your chance
To step into your power at last
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Red Yarn Portland, Oregon
Red Yarn is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves folksongs & puppetry into engaging shows for all ages. With his energetic performances and lush folk-rock recordings, Red Yarn reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.
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