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Something to be Found
02:43
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Will this road take me where I wanna go
Where that is I have to say I really don't know
I've been working hard just like I'm supposed to
But these sixty hour weeks they don't come free
I try to be my best for everyone and everything
But somewhere along this path I'm losing me
I can't remember the last time I wrote music
Or picked up my guitar and played a tune
Trust me I know that I'm no Elvis
But that's something that I always loved to do
Now I gotta get back to her
To that little girl
She smiles at me in photographs
Says why are you so serious
She's begging me to come back home
I'm so thankful I got to go to college
25 years old with two degrees
But life's not only about what's on that paper
I wanna see how far these legs will carry me
Cause I gotta get back to her
To that little girl
She's teasing me in photographs
Says why are you so serious
She's begging me to come back home
Will this road take me where I wanna go
Where that is I have to say I really don't know
I'm driving now
Hoping somewhere there's something to be found
Everything in me says I gotta get out
Get out and get back to her
To that little girl
She stares at me in photographs
Her shining eyes delirious
She's begging me to come back home
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2. |
Post It Notes
03:00
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Nothing brings a smile to my heart
Like peddling beside you on this mountain built for two
I knew right from the start
This love is not a race we're gonna lose
You are beautiful you wrote
On a post it note
Hung it on the fridge for me
While I was still asleep
Save a smile for me you wrote
You wrote it on a post it note
And I woke up to your words in the morning
I've always had so much love to give
You challenge me to trust myself
And all these things I feel
I'm changing and I feel so alive
Skating on this hidden pond
With you right by my side
You are all I need you wrote
On a post it note
Hung it on the fridge for me
While I was still asleep
You make me all that I can be
You wrote it on a post it note
And I woke up to your words in the morning
You're gonna be the reason for the crow's feet
When I'm old
You're my laugh lines and my life line
And I know
Life is always better when there's two
This cottage is built for one
But can I share it with you
Let's fill this wooden box with all our dreams
I can't live without you
Will you be my family
Cause I love you you wrote
On a post it note
Hung it on the fridge for me
While I was still asleep
I'm the luckiest in the world
You wrote it on a post it note
I wanna wake up to your words every morning
Yes I love you you wrote
On a post it note
Hung it on the fridge for me
While I was still asleep
You make me all that I can be
You wrote it on a post it note
I wanna wake up to your words every morning
You're gonna be the reason for the crow's feet
When I'm old
You're my laugh lines and my life line
And I hope
You forever look forward to my love
And post it notes
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More Love
03:47
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I went out to dinner just the other day
Looked out the window and saw
A summer rain
Come sweeping over the mountainside
Washing out everything in sight
A little old man walked out to his car
I prayed he wasn't going far
Next thing I knew he backed into a bike
And the biker went outside
Pounded on the metal
He was looking for a fight
I almost started to cry
As the man walked out with tears in his eyes
I thought this world needs more love
This world needs more love
And it starts with you and it starts with me
There's no telling what this world could be
If every single hand was outstretched wide
What do we miss just being passerbies
We need more love love love
It's all in love love love
How come you can't send your kids to school
Without worrying if they'll come home to you
You only want what's best for them
But so much is out of your hands
Even the theater's not safe anymore
Oh what is all this killing for
So many soldiers have died
Risking their lives for the freedom fight
But fear is not what freedom means
How can we come together to make this right
I think this world needs more love
This world needs more love
And it starts with you and it starts with me
There's no telling what this world could be
If every single hand was outstretched wide
What do we miss just being passerbies
We need more love love love
It's all in love love love
How come every time I'm in my car
I see people with signs saying they are starved
I live in a city full of light
But there are people with no place to sleep at night
I think of all the money that I waste
And I wonder where it's being placed
So many begging outside
Risking their lives
They can't win this fight
I walk by but it doesn't feel right
How can we come together to bring more light
I think this world needs more love
This world needs more love
And it starts with you and it starts with me
There's no telling what this world could be
If every single hand was outstretched wide
What do we miss just being passerbies
We need more love love love
It's all in love love love
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Bring on the Fire
02:50
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They said when will you learn
If you play with fire you're gonna get burned
But if you don't you may never feel the heat at all
I'd rather burn alive than be too afraid to fall
Bring on the fire
There was a rebel of a man down in Tennessee
Was told only whites drink this tap for free
He sat down and poured a glass anyway
In court a week later he was shackled in chains
Said yeah I'm gonna do it again
Drink that water til my dying day
They said when will you learn
If you play with fire you're gonna get burned
But if you don't you many never feel the heat at all
I'd rather burn alive than be too afraid to fall
Bring on the fire
She loved him with all of her might
Didn't care that her skin was white
They got married in the hot summer sun
They said she was crazy
Losing her mind
But she kept her heels and her head held high
Said that love was worth her life
When will we learn
When will we learn
When will we learn
When will we learn
It's not about glory
It's not about fight
I wanna do something
With meaning tonight
But there's fear in our hearts
From these words in our minds
To overcome that we need one
Hell of a fire
They'll say when will you learn
If you play with fire you're gonna get burned
If you don't you may never feel the heat at all
I'd rather burn alive than be too afraid to fall
So bring on the fire
Bring on the fire
Bring on the fire
Bring on the fire
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Beautiful
02:48
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Maybe we fight all the time
Maybe it's not always right
Baby you're stubborn as hell
I'll be damned if I change anything about you
But when you tell me I'm beautiful baby
It's the sweetest thing I've heard
And your eyes they light up
Like the stars in the sky
And it's then
It's then that I know
It's Heaven on Earth
When I'm in your arms
Babe you're not around all that much
I find myself missing your touch
But baby it's worth it
If I get to see
One smile on your face
Cause when you tell me I'm beautiful baby
It's the sweetest thing I've heard
And your eyes they light up
Like the stars in the sky
And it's then
It's then that I know
It's Heaven on Earth
When I'm in your arms
Maybe we make some mistakes
Every single day
But I wouldn't dream of
Living any other way
I hate you today
But I'll always love you
I wanna tell you you're beautiful baby
I want you to hear those words
When I'm lying with you
Neath the stars in the sky
That is all I know
It's Heaven on Earth
When I'm in your arms
So hold me tight
Hold me tonight
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6. |
Daddy's Song
04:02
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Daddy where do all the stars come from
Why is the sky so blue
Daddy why do all the birds fly by
On October afternoons
Daddy why do all the leaves change and
Daddy why don't you
Tell me where do all the stars come from
I'm looking for the truth
And he said baby
Nothing in this world could ever
Take me
From daddy's little girl
He said darling
Come here take a seat
You wanna know where all the stars come from
They're right there
Sparkling in your eyes
Walking down on Broadway
Talking 'bout big dreams
So you wanna be a big star
Daddy says that's okay
If you want diamonds or pearls
I have faith in you my little girl
You're beautiful
And he said baby
Nothing in this world could ever
Take me
From daddy's little girl
He said darling
Come here take a seat
You wanna know where all the stars come from
They're right there
Sparkling in your eyes
Baby
Nothing in this world
Could take me
From my little girl
Darling
Come take a seat
You wanna know where all the stars come from
They're right there
Sparkling in your
Eyes
Daddy I know where the stars come from
I know why the sky's so blue
Daddy I know why the birds fly by
On October afternoons
Daddy I know why the leaves change
But Daddy I still need you
Tell me where do all the stars come from
I love hearing it from
You
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(Good morning, oh let's dance)
She's got her best dress on
Shoes to match and her hair's been done
Her necklace is divine
She's ready to go she's got a twinkle in her eyes
She's got a smiling soul
Her wrinkles show the years
But she never gets old
Her laughter slows my world
Got a million jokes and a heart of gold
As I grow I wanna be just like her (I am good)
When my hair grows white I wanna be
Playing cards on a Tuesday morning
Smiling cause I woke up laughing
Dancing circles 'round the kitchen
With my family
Sitting by the piano playing
Those ivory keys singing
Feeling so thankful to be alive
She's got her keys in hand
Shades are on and she's ready for the sand
Her bag is filled to the brim
With the forbidden brownies that she managed to sneak in (Yup)
She's got a smiling soul
Her wrinkles show the years but she never gets old
Her laughter slows my world
Got a million jokes and a heart of gold
As I grow I wanna be just like her
Cause time is just a manmade thing
Someone made it up and we decided to believe
But as more seasons change
I think I'm becoming a child again
I'm younger now than I've ever been
When my hair grows white I wanna be
Playing cards on a Tuesday morning
Smiling cause I woke up laughing
Dancing circles 'round the kitchen
With my family
Sitting by the piano playing
Those ivory keys singing
Feeling so thankful to be alive
Time is just a manmade thing
I'm younger now than I've ever been
Time is just a manmade thing
She's younger now than she's ever been
(I love you too)
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Marry You
03:37
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I wish that I could marry you
Say yes with joy like you want me to
I've always wanted a pretty wedding dress
I bet you'd be a handsome groom to look at
My daddy would walk me down that aisle
My mama would watch with a great big smile
You'd take my hand tell me I'm everything
Then you'd give me the most beautiful ring
I know that you would hold me close
And give me everything I'd want
You'd be loyal 'til we both grow old
You'd give us everything you've got
But you and I are writing different stories
You're the hero, baby I'm some girl with a dream
I can't be the one to take away your glory
You can't be the one to write this chapter for me
Mmm
I wish that I could marry you
When I'd say those vows they'd all be true
We'd get a little gold dog like we talked about
Maybe someday even a little gold house
You'd tuck me in almost every night
After we talked for hours by the fireside
In our little gold house in our little gold life
I'd be so proud to be called your wife
I know that you would hold me close
And give me everything I'd want
You'd be loyal 'til we both grow old
You'd give us everything you've got
But you and I are writing different stories
You're the hero, baby I'm some girl with a dream
I can't be the one to take away your glory
You can't be the one to write this chapter for me
Mmm
I wish that I could marry you
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9. |
Puzzles
03:35
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Everyone
Everyone wants to know
who's that someone
Someone that makes them whole
But I think it's funny
To think of yourself as a broken puzzle
You can spend your whole life
Picking up the pieces and
Straightening out edges
Make sure no steps are missing
But isn't there more than
One perfect picture with
Flat straight borders
So come as you are
And breathe as you are
You are not broke
You were born whole
This isn't your life spinning out of control
There's no manual
For us to follow
Ducks never travel in one perfect row
So come as you are
And breathe as you are
Everyone
Everyone wants to know
What's that something
Something that makes them whole
But I think it's funny
To think of yourself as a broken puzzle
You can spend your whole life
Picking up the pieces and
Straightening out edges
Make sure no steps are missing
But isn't there more than one perfect picture
With flat straight borders
So come as you are
And breathe as you are
Yes come as you are
Breathe as you are
People will tell you you gotta keep pushing
Keep yourself busy
There's always room for improvement
But there's value in rest that you're
Not being tested on
No room for regrets they just
Keep you from being strong
Oh, oh
Everyone
Everyone wants to know
Who's that someone
Someone that makes them whole
Isn't it funny
To think of yourself as a broken puzzle
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Katie Dobbins
www.katiedobbinsmusic.com
New England artist Katie Dobbins draws from a music palette
of contemporary folk and new country to establish a genre uniquely her own. With the heart of a poet and a mastery of storytelling, her songs touch on elements of life and relationships in ways that lift spirits and challenge the soul.
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