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A Better View
Frank and Jacqueline Gesek
I am not afraid
Of the changes brought
With the tides man-made
Different future’s wrought
It seems to me - I’d want to be
One hand in my destiny
I’m holding on
To my roots
These are the strengths
Found in my youth
It seems to me - I’d want to be
Firmly planted in truth
Tradition and faith
All have their place
Within my heart
Forever one from the start
Now I see
It’s all clear to me
No man stands alone
Far from his home
It seems to me - I’d want to be
Sure of my very own destiny
Reach for the stars
We can go far
Dreamers and friends
Beginning to the end
It seems to me - I’d want to be
Visionary and ...Amen
Tradition and Faith
All have their place
Within my heart
Forever one from the start
I’m holding on
To the old and new
Now a better view
Sensitive to you
It seems to me- I’d rather be
Sure of my own destiny
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Social unrest making distress
Taking it to the streets
Making a stand angry mobs
People fighting for what’s right
With Intimidation and fear
Where are we now?
How have we learned?
From the sins of the fathers?
Trying to make sense of it all
Streets fill with protesters
Making scenes with their claims
Taking out looting the stores
Riots claiming lives
As it was, it still remains
Where are we now?
How have we learned
From the sins of the fathers?
Trying to make sense of it all.
History repeats itself
Angry people gathering carrying signs
Crying out for peace
Violence to cease
Where are we now?
How have we learned
From the sins of the fathers?
Trying to make sense of it all.
Fists raised in the air
Signs of the troubling times
Injustice everywhere
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Red White and Blue
05:34
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Red is for the sky's case over the horizon
White is for the clouds fading into the sunset
Blue is for how I'm feeling without you
Waiting for you to come home.
Red white and Blue
The Colors run true
I'm waiting here for you
Forever waiting for you to come home.
Night turns into day and fades away.
My hope of seeing you again
I look to the West enduring the quest
For tomorrow and wondering when...
The flag flies in the night sky
To mark your return to home
Red, white and blue
Defending us here
As we wait alone
We mark each day from yesterday
My loving soldier come home.
You wanted to serve
Your country and freedom
And left to make a stand
I lie awake each night
Praying you are safe
And trying hard to understand
Your fierce desire to serve
Red white and blue
The colors run true
I'm waiting for you
Waiting for you to come home
Tomorrow the sun will rise
And another page is turned
you don't speak of the journey
Only desire to return
Your heart is strong
Your will to fight the wrong
Is why you are still gone.
Red, white and blue
The colors run true
I'm waiting for you
Forever waiting for you to come home.
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Love is in Bloom
03:53
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Love is in Bloom
And He’s coming home soon
As I wait by the shore
Of the raging stream
Counting the days
As Stars in the night
He went away
Toward the fight
I can’t dream of him -without crying
Hopefully he’ll return without dying.
My tears fall like a river flows
As my love for him grows
As I wait here alone
Counting the days
As Stars in the night
He went away
Toward the fight
I can’t dream of him -without crying
Hopefully he’ll return without dying
Love is in Bloom
And he’s coming home soon
As I wait by the shore
Of the raging stream.
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Music Rising High
03:25
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Music Rising High
High into the Sky
Freedom just ahead
Reach for it instead
9ths and 7ths sing to me
Represent liberty
Echo through the earth
Signaling rebirth
Canticle of Love
Falling down from above
Dark above is fear
But to me its clear
Set my Soul Free
Spirit of music in me
I will sing and play
Stronger every day
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Weed in My Garden
04:24
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You’re a weed growing in my garden
I’m plucking you out because you’re startin’ To make all the lovely flowers die
When we tilled this fertile ground
I thought you’d always be around
Now I just want to say to you good-bye.
We started out with our happy home Intending never to be alone
How did all this ever come to be? Can’t remember when it started
To make my world all broken-hearted Now the time has come to set you free.
You’re a weed growing in my garden
I’m plucking you out because you’re startin’ To make all the lovely flowers die
When we tilled this fertile ground
I thought you’d always be around
Now I just want to say to you good-bye.
Lead Break
Without some sun to shine upon
Our land that we made memories on
The seed that’s waiting to be born will dry And never see the light of day
And its hidden glory fade away
And all that’s left to do is wait and cry....
You’re a weed growing in my garden
I’m plucking you out because you’re startin’ To make all the lovely flowers die
When we tilled this fertile ground
I thought you’d always be around
Now I just want to say to you good-bye.
I’ll do my best to understand
And work my fingers with the land
Assuring all the earth will heal and grow Maybe in the Spring I’ll find
Recovery from the world unkind
And flowers will return from seeds I’ve sown.
You’re a weed growing in my garden
I’m plucking you out because you’re startin’ To make all the lovely flowers die
When we tilled this fertile ground
I thought you’d always be around
Now I just want to say to you good-bye.
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Snow Bound Boogie
02:49
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Snow Bound Boogie
Wind howling at my window
Shaking the panes
Can’t find a way
To get out of this place
I’m doin’ the frosty
Snow Bound Boogie
Haven’t seen the sun
Since months ago
There’s only frosty glow
And ice and feet of snow
Doin’ the Snow Bound Boogie
Don’t ski or sled
Making any tread
On the frozen earth
Finding my worth
Doin’ the Snow Bound Boogie
I’ll just make my way
Through the shorter days
Making music by the fire
Waking my inner desire
Doin’ the Snow Bound Boogie
Makin’ it all right
Through the stormy night
Sun will shine again
But until then I’m
Doin’ the Snow Bound Boogie
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Alone with the Blues
04:40
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I'm spending my time
Wasting my time
Looking for answers in the Great Divine
You're no longer mine
Don't pay me no mind
Im sit-in' here alone with the blues
I'm tired and alone
Within' I was stoned
Thinkin' 'bout the good times we had
Don't you worry 'bout me
I'm stuck in misery
After a while its not so bad
Don't pay me no mind
Sittin' here alone with the blues
I'll get over you soon
Quit howling' at the moon
Write a sad song about you
For now its all right
I'm getting through the night
Don't pay me no mind
Cause you're no longer mine
I'm sitting' here alone with the blues
You did me wrong, baby
And that's a fact
You won't catch me
For your closing act
So best leave me be
Without your company
And don't pay me no mind
'cause you're no longer mine and I'm
Sittin' here alone with the blues
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Lots of Livin' to do
04:53
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Lots of Livin' to do
I'm not done yet
Lots of living to do
So don't you forget
What I'm saying to you
When I say it's over
And I walk out the door
Honey you can bet
I won't be round here no more
Turn and Walk away
I don't care what you say
Life's too short to delay
With the games that you play
Find another Lover
Go on and take your time
You can lose your mind
Just like I've been losing mine
I'm not done yet
Lots of living to do
So don't you forget
What I'm saying to you.
Skies are getting clearer
The further away I get
In my rear-view mirror
You're not far away yet
The hurting ran deep
Now I can finally sleep
Knowing you're satisfied
To have broken and lied
Heats will heal and
Time will always reveal
Which one of us was right
Which love lost was real
I'm not done yet
Lots of living to do
So don't you forget
What I'm saying to you.
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Good Bye is Forever
03:03
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I’m out tag here, you bring me fear
I’m not standing for it anymore
Your touch is toxic, brings me shame
It’s time to now restore my name
Words spoken were linked with pain
I can’t bring myself to this again
You are no good for Goodness sake
I am then demanding a clean break.
Lies in your truths have broken my heart
I know I’m better with us apart
My soul needs healing of the spiritual kind
If I stay here with you, I’ll lose my mind.
Happy times are now forgotten
What’s left in dust is all but rotten
Your cruelty has buried. What was good
With time at hand, now it’s understood.
When you pay it forward, and cast your spell
On unsuspecting others I’ll fare thee well
I’ll be long gone beyond the stare
And hope forever now beware
Of anyone seeking to destroy
To hurt, bring down or enjoy
Making light of other’s needs
While you do your dirty deeds.
Good-bye this time is forever
Time to make a stand in never
Allowing a dark soul to win my trust
Forgiving, moving on now my thrust.
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Acoustic Angels - Frank and Jacqueline Gesek Lebanon, New Hampshire
Frank Gesek- plays guitar, mandolin, bass, piano and drums on all tracks. Jacqueline Gesek plays flute, wind synthesizer, Melodica. Together they compose, mix, record and produce in their studio publishing several CDs.
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