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Forever
05:57
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Forever
Let’s stoke up the fire send the sparks high
In this cold clear sky
Pass around beer put things to rest
For one more year
All of us doing alright
And the twilight has taken our breath away
Ah look at the light
Have you seen a more beautiful sight
Black swans sail the bay
And I’m counting my blessings
Tonight everything’s in its place
Let the birds fly away without trace
‘Cos nothing lasts forever
So we talk about change and we talk about loss
As the night burns on
And we’re ok with all of it we have no control of it
So we just get on
And someone makes jokes of the past
Our memories are all here surrounding us
Ah look at the light
Have you seen a more beautiful sight
Black swans sail the bay
And I’m counting my blessings
Tonight everything’s in its place
Let the swans fly away without trace
‘Cos nothing lasts forever
One by one they retire to their beds by the fire
Till it’s just you and me
I know the time passes so what would you say
Were you still here
I speak to the memory of you
And you remain silent like you always do
Ah look at the light
Have you seen a more beautiful sight
Black swans sail the bay
And I’m counting my blessings
Tonight everything’s in its place
Let the birds fly free without trace
‘Cos nothing lasts forever...its all right ...it’s ok
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2. |
Meant To Be
06:02
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Meant to Be
The long drive into town seemed to take forever
To the gathering at the big old country hall
We were suited gowned and polished shining as the night
We stepped out at the Annual New Years Ball
The cars rolled in from miles round each man with a bottle
Each lady bought a plate for the supper room
I saw you in the middle with the other boys from town
You glided over smiling as you took my arm
It was there that some found kisses then went home alone
It was there that some found love enough to last
Some were meant to be
In our own little world
We were living our dreams
Running on full and nothing could stop us or so we believed
The band struck a chord
And we took to the floor
We were meant to be
I was dancing with you
We were spinning around
I remember the sound of our shoes on the boards
And the band and the crowd
And the promise of love ‘cos everyone knew we were meant to be
You could hear the clinking bottles the laughter at full throttle
The clatter and chatter of our country town
Everyone could see us as we danced out through the door
Danced into the night now darling here we are
It was like the night was planned for just you and me
That all the town was waiting just to see
If we were meant to be
In our own little world
We were living our dreams
Running on full and nothing could stop us or so we believed
The band struck a chord
We took to the floor
We were meant to be
I was dancing with you
We were spinning around
I remember the sound of our shoes on the boards
And the band and the crowd
And the promise of love ‘cos everyone knew we were meant to be
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3. |
Black Crow
05:45
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Black Crow
Heat hazing hanging there a ghost above the road
Old school skeleton sitting there amonge the ironstones
Oo it’s hot
Gravel grinding as I walk along the fence toward the sun
Hot air smothering every breath is heating up inside my chest
And there against the glare there’s a shape and there’s a wing
There’s a beak and there’s a fluttering as the dry wind brings it in
Black crow falls
Bird friend lying there as I bend to look into his golden eye
I’ve heard it said before the heat can knock a big crow from the sky
If I pick him up there’s a chance that he might fly away
But there he stays quite still no struggle left
No struggle left today
The waxy wings and blue black chest and round red eye
The captive heart is beating fast I feel it all the while
I place him at the waters edge and he nearly drinks it dry
He hops and fluffs into the dam then bursts into the sky
When I was a kid I learned a few things
That I carry with me now
Out on a gravel road under the blazing sun
There are treasures to be found
There are creatures living side by side
All on equal ground
All on equal ground my friend
All on equal equal ground
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4. |
The Wake Song
04:27
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The Wake Song
It’s a beautiful thing
Such a beautiful thing
To be caught in the light of your smile
So it only seems right that we gather tonight
And we sing just for you for a while
To be caught in the light of your smile
To be caught in the light of your smile
It only seems right that we gather tonight
And we sing just for you for a while
I have memories of you
All of us do
And some of loving and care
It’s like you’re still here in the cool evening air
And it’s just a heartbeat back to you
To be caught in the light of your smile
To be caught in the light of your smile
It’s like you’re there in the cool evening air
And it’s just a heartbeat back to you
We’ll laugh along cry along
Drench you with glory and song
From all of us here so long
There’s an angel that flies
Through the heavenly skys
To carry you millions of miles
When sunlight breaks through
And the moonbeams do too
We’ll be caught in the light of your smile
To be caught in the light of your smile
To be caught in the light of your smile
When sunlight breaks through
And the moonbeams do too
We’ll be caught in the light of your smile
We’ll laugh along cry along
Drench you with glory and song
From all of us here so long
So when sunlight breaks through
We’ll be thinking of you
From all of us here...so long
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5. |
Mile In My Shoes
04:37
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Mile in my Shoes
Darlin ah darlin
I got a terrible ache in my heart
Living out here in the heat and the dust
Well everything is feelin so hard
All the time when we were young
We made promises that we would stay
True to our word of fidelity and trust
Now that’s all blown away
Why don’t you walk a mile in my shoes
Walk a mile in my shoes
Why don’t you walk a mile in my shoes
Walk a mile in my shoes
Darlin ah darlin
It’s such a terrible pain
And it’s a small town here with a heart like a stone
And it carries such terrible shame
My dogs in the yard are sleepin so hard
Tellin me you’re not coming home
And there’s the moon on its back and it’s full to the brim
Got a feeling there’s gonna be rain
Why don’t you walk a mile in my shoes
Walk a mile in my shoes
Why don’t you walk a mile in my shoes
Walk a mile in my shoes
Darlin ah darlin
Thank the devil I’ve still got a car
I can drive out here and I can worry and moan
Even though I dont get far
What should I say when the women of the town
Keep givin me the pat on the arm
‘Cos they all wanna know about whose husband
Keeps chasin the woman next door
Why don’t you walk a mile in my blues
Take a little time in my shoes
My heart’s on the line life’s on the line
And all of it comes back to you
Why don’t you walk a mile in my shoes
Walk a mile in my shoes
Why don’t you walk a mile in my shoes
Walk a mile in my shoes
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6. |
Waiting For the Wheel
05:23
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Waiting for the Wheel
Have you ever woken up lying by the side of the road
There all on your own with an impossibly heavy load
Did you ever wonder how ever wonder why you got there
Your just waiting for the wheel to turn
Have you ever been lonely
Lying in your bed in the dark
You can hear your own breathing and count the beating of your heart
Did you ever wonder how ever wonder why you got there
Just waiting for the wheel
Now a wise woman told me
There’s a big turning wheel
And those on the top might be sittin on the ground
Those at the bottom
Those at the bottom could be flying …
Now she said I see you got an angel sittin on your chest
There’s angels all around you telling me your gonna be blessed
Did you ever wonder how ever wonder why you got there
Waiting for the wheel
Now a wise woman told me
There’s a big turning wheel
And those on top may be sittin on the ground
And those at the bottom those at the bottom could be flying …
The sun will rise and set
Tide will ebb and flow
Night turns into day
Fortunes come and go
Just like a big turning wheel
Now a wise woman told me
There’s a big wheel turning
And those at the top might be sittin on the ground
And those at the bottom those at the bottom could be flying …
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7. |
Long Shadows
05:13
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Long Shadows
A blue school shirt with sleeves torn off
A riding hat with edges worn and dusty
And a ring of dirt around my mouth
A freckle face from too much country summer
I’ve been chasing down the sun
Long hot summer almost done
I see those long shadows
Fall behind me as I walk towards my home
I turn my pony loose to roll
The sweat and dust a lusty bowl of pleasure
I kick my boots down by the mat
Find a hook for my old hat
And throw a blanket out across the saddle
I’ve been chasing down the sun
At last summer’s almost done
I see those long shadows fall across the land
Long tanned fingers from an open hand
Longs long shadows fall behind me as I walk towards my home
I wait to see the sun fall
Fall across the land
And as the time is flashing by
I know from where I come
Magpies sing their evening song
And harvest leaves the paddocks brown and open
And the mountains fall deep blue in shadow
Late sun paints the gum trees pink and golden
I’ve been chasing down the sun
At last of summer’s almost gone
I see those long shadows fall across the land
Long tanned fingers like an open hand
Longs long shadows fall behind me as I walk towards my home
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8. |
This is All
04:23
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This is all
You pack a bag and close the door
One moment in our little war
You leave me standing cold against the night
Your silence cuts me to the bone
But all is said and all is done
Little darlin this is all there is
This is all this is all
Little darlin this is all there is
This is all this is all
Little darlin this is all there is
You sail your boat far out to sea
The wake breaks right over on me
It’s icy waves come crashing on my floor
But I will light a fire bright
A beacon flame to see you right
Little darlin this is all there is
This is all this is all
Little darlin this is all there is
This is all this is all
Little darlin this is all there is
So take your things and look around
If greener places can be found
Little darling if there’s more out there
If I can’t do not one thing more
Than show you what a home is for
Little darling this is all there is
This is all this is all little darlin this is all there is
All there is...
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9. |
Petrichor
04:43
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Petrichor
A far cry from the coast
On the flat grass plain of summer
The wind hurls dust at everything the sun has baked the ground
Sheep have picked the paddocks brown
And call out for their tucker
Everywhere the water’s low the sky is bleached as bone
Clouds to throw us shadow,
Are nowhere to be seen
Across the land like dancing sprites Willy-Nillys spin us feathers
We all wait and watch for signs
Tapping tanks and tapping glass.
Sleepless nights feel dangerous
The heat drops just before sun.
Rises through the haze again
Enough time for some shapely clouds to sneak in from the south
High clouds build and by midday
The heat under the blanket grey
Has fans full speed and curtains drawn,door and windows
Closed at dawn
Then whip cracks and rumble across the sky.
First drops kiss the ground and steam rises
From tin roofs from hot rocks and parked cars.
And the smell of dust ….The smell of dust... Perfume
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10. |
Swagmen
04:21
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Swagmen
Tonight I’ll be sleeping in the hay
Like some kind of Jesus child
I been walking for a million years
Low ways and mountain trails
I call in on the to and fro
To places you would never go
Make a fire and boil a can
And wonder where the wind might blow
To night I’ll be sleeping in the hay
Like some kinda Jesus child
Some run from me and some remain
To talk about the wider world
Cos I’ve seen a lots in those city lanes
When the welcome mat gets whisked away
I worked awhile when times were good
Slept in sheet and ate hot food
I’ve been down and I’ve been out
Somethings you wouldn’t want to know
Tonight I’ll be sleeping like a baby like some kinda Jesus child
Sleepin in the hay
Walking
Walking
Walking
Stayin out of the human race
A priest he traced a cross on me
Come to the church and set you free
But some things a man just can’t un-see
Will always haunt his soul
So I’ll set me down in this fair land
And take my chances with a kindly hand
Tonight I’ll wait and watch the moon
Tomorrow will be here too soon
Tonight I’ll be sleeping in the hay like some kinda Jesus child
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11. |
Real Trouble
05:08
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Real Trouble
Kathleen married into town
She married her a lowly man
She came from old money
She settled into town all right even though he drank all night
He was a real drinker
And she ran a shop where people came
No one spoke to her by name
She was an outsider
Real trouble
Real real trouble
After years she made no friends
No one bothered to pretend
She was so lonely
There was none to talk it through
What was the lonely one to do
She felt her heart crumbling
Her man was a wordless man
He had no way to understand
She was in real trouble
Real trouble
She was in real trouble
Real trouble
One day she went up to the hill
Town’s water dam was nearly full
It was cool clear water
They found her after many days
Floating in her watery grave
They found the note later
She said that she’d been beaten down
Had no reason not to drown
She’d been in real trouble
She’d been in real trouble
Real trouble
I still wonder what happens behind all those doors…
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12. |
Open Heart
04:30
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Open Heart
She did nothing planned
Something grand took her eye
They stood under the sky
Talking in turn to keep out the cold
He said what lies ahead
Who fills the gap who calls the tune
She said no one has so far
But one thing is for sure I know
I know I’ve still got an open heart
So come a bit closer now
Right by me
You know I don’t want a stranger in my bed no more
No more… I want love
One night fell into two
Under the moon he took her arm
They stood silent as the smoke
As all the ghosts in his life came rushing by
And he said
You know I’ve still got an open heart
So come a bit closer now
Right by me
You know I don’t want a stranger in my bed no more
No more… I want love
They did nothing planned
Nothing grand
And nothing new
You know I’ve still got an open heart
So come a bit closer now
Right by me
You know I don’t want a stranger in my bed no more
No more… I want love
Have you still got an open heart
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Rose Bygrave Queenscliff, Australia
Right from her early days in Goanna, Rose has been thought of as an exceptionally fine singer songwriter and
instrumentalist and over nearly thirty years of performing, recording, writing & singing she has quietly defined herself as a much loved national performer.
Rose's songs are both rich and raw, weaving intelligent lyrics, stories filled with humanity and memorably moving melodies.
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