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A Simple Observation
03:38
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Leave it alone; LEAVE IT ALONE
You don't know what you're doing
Or where to draw the line
You've given up refusing,
To die...
Born with a Grin
You won’t see again
Red Herring on the inside
Left you to search for more
And you decide to close
The Door…
Bridge:
Here we go again
But we’ve been here my friend
A simple observation
Seemingly I'm ‘Free’
Then what’s this chaining me?
What’s happened to redemption?
Rhodes Solo
Red Herring on the inside
Left you to search for more!
And you decide to close
The Door…
Spoken:
“Here we go again,
But we’ve been here my friend!
A simple observation…
Seemingly we’re ‘Free’
Then what’s this chaining me?
What’s happened to redemption?”
© 2014 Richard Cummins
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Another Morning
03:42
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Another morning filled with fear
If you could be, any place but here
Another war to win – another day begins
If only someone walked with you
Someone to notice, all the things you do
Someone to help you up when you are falling down
Someone to pick you up
Someone to pick you up off the ground
And sees you trying
Who hears you crying?
Someone who won’t blow out a candle trying to burn
Someone who will love you
Someone who will love you as you learn
(oh yeah)
Another foggy rainy day
And you just wish the clouds could roll away
So you could feel the Sun before the day is done
And through the crowds you’re heading home
So many people, yet still you feel alone
The soul reaches out to find something there…
Could it be there’s someone…?
Could it be there’s someone really there?
Who sees you trying?
Who hears you crying?
Someone who won’t blow out a candle trying to burn
Someone who will love you
Someone who will love you
Someone who will love you
Someone who will love you as you learn
(oh yeah)
Break
Who sees you trying?
Who hears you crying?
Someone who won’t blow out a candle trying to burn
Someone who will love you
Someone who will love you as you learn
(oh yeah)
Oh Yeah.
© 2014 Richard Cummins
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Someday… Tomorrow… Eventually…
I will be back
I will return
I don’t know what they’ve been telling you
I don’t know what you’ve been told
I don’t know what they’ve been selling you
I don’t know what you’ve been sold
If I could not believe you
I could not believe at all
And if I claim to see you
I couldn’t see at all
You, YOU
You tell me what you need and I will listen!
I have heard you for so long
But it sounds more real right here in person
“I will come back and find you again.
We will return to where it all began!
You will have tears in your eyes…
You will have seen through their thin disguise.”
Someday… Tomorrow… Eventually…
I – will – be - back
I will return!
(Musical Journey)
© 2014 Richadr Cummins
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Saviour Soul
03:06
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There's nothing you can do to save your soul
No words that can be spoken, none at all
No dance is going to keep you from the grave
No man on Earth can tell you that you’re 'saved'
No bank account can save you from your sin
Oh, no
No worldy possession is a ‘ticket in’
Yeah
There isn’t any Temple that’ll give you everlasting life
There’s nothing you can do to that’s going to light your darkest night
Whoo – Uhhh – Hey, Hey
Come on, Come on, Come on, Come on,
Come on, Come on, Come on, Come on
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Would you listen if I told a story?
Would you listen all the way?
Would you listen if it became boring?
Would you listen if I strayed?
You could see where she was heading
You could see it from the start
You could see what she was dreading
You could see the hidden part
And it took no special power
It took no inner light
It took no lucky number
For you to be right
Would you like it if I told your secret?
Would you tremble if I even came close?
Buried coffins freshly resurrected
Nourish vultures on the most painful parts
You could see where she was heading
You could see it from the start
You could see what she was dreading
You could see the hidden part
And it took no special power
It took no inner light
It took no lucky number
For you to be right
Nourish vultures on the most painful parts
The most painful parts
The most painful parts, yeah yeah
(repeat)
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Soul Driving
05:28
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Sunset
Sunrise
Shades of red fill the sky
City slowly wakes itself
Feed Machine or feed yourself
OR, we:
Could go 'Soul Driving'
Chorus
The Sun comes up, the Sun goes down
And this whole world keeps spinning around
‘round, ‘round
And we’re all wound up like a top
The Sun goes down and the Sun comes up
You’re telling me that you can ‘see’
So why hasn’t anyone shown me?
Seasons change and flowers fade
As you sleep in the bed you made
Wishing you had more to give
Some live to die – some die to live
Chorus
The Sun comes up, the Sun goes down
And this whole world keeps spinning around
‘round, ‘round
And we’re all wound up like a top
The Sun goes down and the Sun comes up
You’re telling me that you can ‘see’
So why hasn’t anyone shown me?
Shown me…
If you know it
You should show it…
Whoo ooh
Soul Driving!
Soul Driving!
Soul Driving!
© 2014 Richard Cummins
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There’s a Bible Study every Sunday night
Every Wednesday night across the country
This has gone on for so long, you would think that people would ready
To give an answer
To give an answer
A girl I knew stopped to tie her shoe outside the Church upon the sidewalk
A seeker soul who only wanted to know, stopped as well and started to talk
Looking for an answer
Looking for an answer
“Why do wear a fish on your shirt?
Why do you meet on Sundays?
Why do you put a man up in a pulpit above everybody else?
And,
Why do you disagree with others who say that they believe just like you?”
Just like you
just like you
just like you
Pastor Randall likes to wear his sandal on the beach in Southern California
He sings a song that includes the word ‘God’,
But nervously looks over his shoulder
Is this an answer?
Is this an answer?!
“Why do wear a fish on your shirt?
Why do you meet on Sundays?
Why do you put a man upon a throne - above everybody else?
And,
Why do you disagree with others who say that they believe just like you?”
Just like you
just like you
just like you
Is this an answer?:
- Fish on your shirt.
- Sundays.
- Man on a throne.
Everybody else… just like you.
There’s a Bible Study every Sunday night
Every Wednesday night across the country
© 2014 Richard Cummins
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Look in the mirror
I see broken glass
But is it really shattered?
Or just the lines on my face…
Chorus:
If you could see, what I see – you would see enough
If you could see, what I see – you would see enough
Look out my window
I see dark grey skies
But is it really so bad?
Above the sun still shines
Chorus:
If you could see, what I see – you would see enough
If you could see, what I see – you would see enough
Standing by the ocean
I say a simple prayer
I feel just like a blind man…
But I know someone’s there…
Chorus:
If you could see, what I see – you would see enough
If you could see, what I see – you would see enough
If you could see, what I see – you would see enough
If you could see, just what I see – then you would see enough
© 2014 Richard Cummins
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SAVE
03:44
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And when I find myself
In these lowest depths
I struggle I tire but I know
I must take these steps
And walk towards You
And walk towards You
And walk towards You
And walk towards You
I know I sing when my heart is far off
I pray forgiveness as you call my bluff
And I walk towards You
I walk towards You
I walk towards You
I walk towards You
SAVE
Shine as you light my path!
SAVE
Turn my spent hourglass
SAVE
And heal my pretentious and cluttered soul
And when I find myself
In these lowest depths
I struggle I tire but I know
I must take these steps
And walk towards You
And walk towards You
And walk towards You
And walk towards You
SAVE
SAVE
SAVE
© 2014 Richard Cummins
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Brand New Day
03:23
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Sometimes I wish the world would stop - rewind
So I could start again - this time:
I would love a little more
Complain a little less
Rise above it all, and
Be a better friend
Chorus:
So I say
Let's start a brand new day
open up our hearts and let the sun come shining in
'Cause I've read
That love is never dead
We just have to believe it
WE have to believe it...
Sometimes I wish that I could see, beyond
The moment so I could, respond
And make a better call
Choose a different path
Wipe away the tears
And make a point to laugh
Chorus:
So I say
Let's start a brand new day
open up our hearts and let the sun come shining in
'Cause I've read
That love is never dead
We just have to believe it
WE have to believe it...my friends
Bridge:
The past is gone,
It's good as dead
And we can only look ahead
And make the best
with what's left
Of today!
Solo -
Ahhh, Ahhh, Shoop Shoop Shoop Shoop
Chorus:
So I say
Let's start a brand new day
open up our hearts and let the sun come shining in
'Cause I've read
That love is never dead
We just have to believe it
WE have to believe it...my friends
© 2014 Richard Cummins
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Just Amazed.
03:44
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I can't sleep
I can't walk
I can't speak
When I try to talk
And it must be something's really got a hold on me
I start to cry
Then I laugh
When I think
Of everything I have
And it must be 'cause you've got me under your spell...
Chorus:
I,am just amazed
I may have lost the world but I have gained my soul
And I, just can't wait
Until forever comes and I can be with you
I won't live
'Till I die
I tell the truth
When I try to lie
And it must be 'cause you've really got a hold on me
I look ahead
Down your road
And see the dirt
Has turned to gold
And it must be 'cause you've got me under your spell
Chorus:
I,am just amazed
I may have lost the world but I have gained my soul
And I, just can't wait
Until forever comes and I can be with you
ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Guitar Break
Chorus:
I,am just amazed
I may have lost the world but I have gained my soul
And I, just can't wait
Until forever comes and I can be with you
Yea I can be with you
Yea I can be with you
Yea I can be with you
When forever comes...
Yea I can be with you
Yea I can be with you
Yea I can be with you
When forever comes...
© 2014 Richard Cummins
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I have felt the warmth of your sunshine
And I’ve felt the cool of your rain
I have felt the mercies of your kindness
And I’ve felt the terror of your pain
I’ve beheld your Kingdom’s Glory
And I’ve hung my head in shame
I have read the wisdom of the Scripture
And I’ve shouted them out loud
Other times was only with a whisper
When I only wanted out
I have felt the life that comes with faith
And the death that comes with doubt
Solo
Breakdown
I want to feel your Holy Presence
And sing with angels by my side
I want to get right on with living
Once I know that I have died
I want to stand on holy truth
In the face of every lie.
© 2014 Richard Cummins
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Twinkling Of An Eye
04:08
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Soon, we will be waking to
A day we can't believe
Someone will be whispering your name
And a face, you will not see
Words will not be able to describe
The Light as it shines
And some will see, as others go blind
The ancient burning bush still burns
It's flames touch the sky
Souls swept up
In the twinkling of an eye
Words will not be able to describe
The Light as it shines
And some will see, as others go blind
Bridge:
And no one needs to tell you
It's there for all to see
And love is in the air to be received
Once you believe
Words will not be able to describe
The Light as it shines
And some will see, as others go blind
The ancient burning bush still burns
It's flames touch the sky, and
Souls swept up
In the twinkling of an eye
Soon we will be waking to
Soon we will be waking to
Soon we will be waking to
Soon we will be waking to
A day... we can't... BELIEVE
© 2014 Richard Cummins
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Oh…
My Lord
Wonderful Counsellor
Prince of Peace
Lover of my soul
Everlasting Father
Name above all others
My Redeemer
Almighty God
Almighty God
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Richard Cummins Agassiz, British Columbia
Richard Cummins first sang with his Mother on a home made tape when he was roughly 3 years old, in tune. She, having grown up on 50's rockabilly and country icons like Loretta Lynn, taught Richard the guitar at an early age. But it was upon his discovery of the Beatles that made Richard obsess over music, learning guitar, bass, piano & drums and writing boxes full of songs. ... more
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