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Busy
03:34
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(Verse 1)
Here we go again
Same old story, same old picture, same old lecture
I wish we could let it be
Instead of inciting a riot in all our words of wisdom
It's such an easy fight, It's such an easy fight
Chorus:
When you're too busy bein' right
& I'm too busy bein' happy
You're too busy bein' right
We're slippin' away, until there's nothing left to fight for
Slippin' away, and we're both too busy bein' right
(Verse 2)
It's my turn again
crackin' jokes, givin' opinions not requested
I try to clear my head
But all I can focus on is this sounding board that never seems to lessen
If I could make you listen....
(Chorus)
When I'm too busy bein' right
& you're too busy bein' happy
I'm too busy bein' right
We're slippin' away, until there's nothing left to fight for
Slippin' away, and we're both too busy bein'
(Bridge)
Bein' right ain't bein' beautiful
It's just another way to show there's something wrong with everything you know
& though you're simply irresistible
I just can stand the fight
(Last Chorus)
We're too busy bein' right
We should be busy bein' happy
We're too busy bein' right
Far too busy to be happy
We're too busy bein' right
We should be busy bein' happy
We're too busy bein' right
We're slippin' away, until there's nothing left to fight for
Slippin' away, and we're both too busy bein'
(Outro)
I'm too busy, you're too busy, we're just too busy
I'm too busy, you're too busy, we're just too busy
and it's about time we start bein'
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2. |
A Dear Friend
04:27
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(Verse 1)
Sentimental me shows at the times I least expect
In thoughts, in words and deeds, or in a sermon I forget
trying not to take it all for granted (and haven't yet)
Who'd have thought we'd be without regret
(Prechorus)
And I know sometimes I can't recall exactly what was said
The simple phrase that I said to a dear friend
(Chorus)
And I hope you know I cherish all the years and time we spent
And you know that I still miss you and the world that we have shared
And I'm sure you know I wish you all the best of life ahead
And that you'll still be here with me, in the end
(Verse 2)
Though we don't see each other as often as we'd guessed
Life being the way it is, who has time for friends
But when we are together it feels no time has passed
We can pick up right there where we left....
(Prechorus)
And I know sometimes, amidst it all, I falter and forget
A simple phrase that I said to a dear friend
(Chorus)
And I hope you know I cherish all the years and time we spent
And you know that I still miss you and the world that we have shared
And I'm sure you know I wish all you the best of life ahead
And that you'll still be here with me, in the end
(Verse 3)
Just know I won't forget you, and all the times we've had
And maybe someday soon I will you again
And if we don't you're in my heart, and I'm in yours I bet
A simple phrase that I said to a dear friend
(Prechorus)
I'll do my best to see you, dear friend
(Chorus)
And I hope you know I cherish all the years and time we spent
And you know that I still miss you and the world that we have shared
And I'm sure you know I wish you all the best of life ahead
And that you'll still be here with me, in the end
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3. |
The Truth
03:30
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(Verse 1)
What am I without the song within my heart
It would be as if my soul had come apart
Like a fool that's runnin’ day to day with no place I’m runnin’ towards
Lost in circumstance and cause
(Chorus)
But there is purpose, there is patience, there is so much more inside
If we just can find the rhythm, there’s no need for it to hide
And if we can all discover what is missing in our dreams
The truth will set us free
(Verse 2)
And my eyes cannot believe what they have seen
A beauty so enchanted, beneath its shiny outer seams
A love that bellows deep within my veins (in time to renew)
A love for all of you
(Chorus)
But there is purpose, there is patience, there is so much more inside
If we just can find the rhythm, there’s no need for it to hide
And if we can all discover what is missing in our dreams
(Bridge)
Will we ever feel the river
Will we every touch the sky
Why in all this do I yearn for other worlds
Where we can finally find the truth to set us free
(Verse 3)
I believe in all the truth that I have seen
Wonderful and terrible and beautiful and lonely
In this we’ll discover very soon
All we really need to find the love and truth to set us free
Chorus:
But there is purpose, there is patience, there is so much more inside
If we just can find the rhythm, there’s no need for it to hide
And if we can all discover what is missing in our dreams
The truth will set us free
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4. |
A Tiny spark
04:35
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(Verse 1)
Lookin' around
At all the leaves as they're fallin' down
It's my favourite time of year
A tale of woe
As old as time itself would let us know
Is all that I can seem to here
(Prechorus)
So we all go and disappear for a time
To hide in recluse, to renew and revive
(Chorus)
This is how the story goes
To reach inside and find a tiny spark that's so divine
Something that is truly mine
This is how it's always been
(Verse 2)
The Snow is coming down,
And covers all that we knew
It's the way it's always been
(Prechorus)
And for a time you wonder where the ground has gone
And where it all went wrong
And how time just slips away in the cold
(Chorus)
This is how the story goes
To reach inside and find a tiny spark that's so divine
Something that is truly mine
It's here for everyone
(Bridge)
With all the ups and down
It looks like you're gonna pack it in
Settle for another life
The "House and wife and kids"
But before that you decide that you have had enough
Remember it's the hard times that made you who you are
(Verse 3)
And now you just can't wait to share the love that you have found
It's the love you hold within
And we return all revived and renewed
In time to sing a song to everyone
with love from me to you
(Chorus)
This is how the story goes
To reach inside and find a tiny spark that's so divine
Something that is truly mine, yes
And with a smile you can finally conclude
This is how it's always been
(Reintro)
Lookin' around
At all the leaves as they're fallin' down
It's my favourite time of year
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5. |
Brighter Days
03:28
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(Verse 1)
Wherever you are, I know
A little is always shining in every heart;
It Glows, and
There's more to this than we've been finding
I guess it goes to show, no matter what we're hiding from
Out in the dark, we know
There's something good that stirs inside you
(Chorus)
When you feel there's nothing you can do
that living leads you to dismay
& you're tempted to believe it all
That you are better off this way
Nothing could be further from the truth
Believe me when I say
There will be brighter days
(Verse 2)
Whenever you are alone,
& dwelling in your sadness
To see a way out from here
Is more than just a daily hardship
It comes like a wave, it grows,
It feels as though we're drowning
in every thought we know
with fear was never more resounding
(Chorus)
When you feel there's nothing you can do
that living leads you to dismay
& you're tempted to believe it all
That you are better off this way
Nothing could be further from the truth
Believe me when I say
There will be brighter days
(Bridge)
No one ever said it was easy for things to work out right
Know that I will always be there for you in these dark nights
No one ever said it was easy for you to find your way
Know you're not alone, together we can face the new day
(Chorus)
When you feel there's nothing you can do
That living leads you to dismay
& you're tempted to believe it all
That you are better off this way
Nothing could be further from the truth
Believe me when I say
I'll be there to help you on your way
to all these brighter days
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6. |
Little River
04:17
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(Verse 1)
If the words I use aren't forgiving too many times, please forgive me,
Tired hearts can't always sing.
And if you've heard my insisting too many times, please forgive me,
tired hearts can't do these things. (so many things?)
(Prechorus)
All this sweat that beads my brow
All the things I don't know how
To bring me to what I really need
(Chorus)
There's a place
I've been missing
Where we can forget
Our misgivings
So leave me be on these shores and you will see
This little river is where I need to be
(Verse 2)
With all I do in persisting
in modern life please forgive me
weary minds seek greater things
Leave behind all your worries
Recall what makes life worth living
Loving hearts have greater needs
(Prechorus)
All this sweat that beads my brow
All the things I don't know how
To bring me to what I really need
(Chorus)
There's a place
I've been missing
Where we can forget
Our misgivings
So leave me be on these shores and you will see
This little river is where I need to be
(Bridge)
Hopes and dreams, need time to be complete
Where we can see the sun set through the trees
And the sky can gleam on endlessly
(Chorus)
There's a place
I've been missing
Where we can forget
Our misgivings
So leave me be on these shores and you will see
A place for love, a place for family
This little river is where I need to be
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7. |
Greater Things
04:45
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(Verse 1)
The Day to day can often seem
Just a series of pointless means
to Work away the everyday
It makes no difference either way
(Prechorus)
But don't forget what a kind word and a smile
can really mean to me
(Chorus)
"Trivial" deeds in the lives we lead
Do more than we know for everything
Though it may seem so small a thing:
Humble beginnings, to greater things
(Verse 2)
An outstretched hand, a quick embrace
Where do they go when they leave this place
To carry on to many more
Or disappear as we walk out the door?
(Prechorus)
I refuse to believe the love I felt could end so simply
(Chorus)
"Trivial" deeds in the lives we lead
Do more than we know for everything
Though it may seem so small a thing:
Humble beginnings, to greater things
(Bridge)
Who'd believe the little things bind us all in perfect harmony
In the end you and me can understand it's everlasting
(Chorus)
"Trivial" deeds in the lives we lead
Do more than we know for everything
Though it may seem so small a thing:
Humble beginnings, to greater things
"Trivial" deeds in the lives we lead
Do more than we know for everything
Though it may seem so small a thing:
Humble beginnings to Greater Things
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Matt Zaddy Mississauga, Ontario
With a sound that seamlessly blends folk-rock and modern soul, there’s something for every music fan to love about Toronto singer/songwriter Matt Zaddy. His intention is to connect with as many listeners as possible, regardless of any genre restrictions. Matt's new album Be is out now on all platforms. ... more
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