Words to 17 Songs from
Remembering Album by Akiva Lane (c) copyright
Akiva Lane words & music 2012
------------------------ REMEMBERING
When the sun starts
setting, there’s a breeze in the trees The day is winding down Oh we sit down together,
sharing sweet memories ‘bout all the ups and
downs
And we take out the
pictures, of family and friends Oh we laugh through the
evening, don’t want it to end Those were good times,
those were fun times Remembering the people
we’ve known
We remember the summers,
we remember the schools Oh how the kids did grow All those fads and
directions, some were hot and some cool The winds of change did
blow
All our loved ones and
friends, how they pass by our eyes Oh with smiles and with
tears, how we laugh and we cry Those were tough times,
those were good times Remembering the people
we’ve known ------------------------- GOT
TO TAKE IT IN STRIDE
Oh when the money stops,
the bills are over the top, With payments starting
to slide, Don’t be worried, You
got to take it in stride
When the turns you take,
turns out to be a mistake You’re on a wild goose
ride Don’t be angry, You got
to take it in stride
You can always find, the
needed peace of mind You got whatever you need And when life has the
nerve, to throw you a curve You know you’re gonna
make it yes indeed
When all the troubles,
are popping like bubbles Don’t let it get you
inside Worry hurts you, you
gotta take it in stride You can do it, you gotta
take it in stride.
When the night is cold,
it’s taking its toll It doesn’t pay to hide
in your bed When things are tough,
you gotta show your stuff Oh you can be so strong
instead
The dawn is breakin now,
you can awaken now You’ve always done what
you tried. You can do it, You gotta
take it in stride ------------------------------ THE
PERSON WHO IS NEXT TO YOU
Oh yes it’s often hard
to know, when people may not show their feelings. Oh a word of sympathy,
is often just the key they need More’s going on than
often meets the eye Often if you listen you
can hear a cry People feel the burden
of the trials that they’re going through It goes a long way when
you show that you’re caring It’s so appreciated when
they know that you’re sharing What ch’ya gonna do for
the person that is next to you.
Oh yes when someone
feels alone, they’re reacting to the tone you’re saying If you try to ease their
ache, there are friendships you can make, for good It’s easy to be fooled
by what you’re seeing Look a little deeper
into what they’re being Often we’re mistaken
about the things that we thought we knew Look inside a person and
it’s so surprising The depth and beauty
that you see arising Try to get to know about
the person that is next to you.
Some may need a guide,
in the choices that they’ve tried, in living It’s good if you can
show, the advice that you may know to help. There’s more dimension
to the life you’re living When you make sure that
you are giving A heart that is caring’s
always seeing all the things to do. The kindness that you’re
feeling can be always growing The good will that you
show can be overflowing. Show that you care about
the person that is next to you.
This may be the healing
that the world is needing This could show
improvement to the life we’re leading Show that you care about
the person who is next to you. ---------------------------- WAKE
UP SLEEPY HEAD
(C)Wake up (E)sleepy
head, (F)it's the morning (C)sun (C)Let's rise up (A)and
dance, (D)our time has (G)come (C)Let's go (E)on down,
(F)to the river side Life was so hard, but
(G)those are times gone (C)by (G) (C)
Don't know how we go
through the maze How did we choose from
all of those ways Now we can rest moving
slow and easily And take our time just
like a summer breeze
Come here, look at that
gorgeous moon Oh there’s been so much,
that we’ve been through Time moves so fast,
that's what I'm told Now we'll gladly take
the days as they unfold
----------------- PEOPLE
WE LOVE
(C)Little Shayna
(E)wakes in the night (A)Her parents say it's
gonna be alright (D)She goes back to
sleep (G)cuddled by the people she (C)loves, (G)
(C)Some years later on
her (E)wedding day (A)Her new man Dovid
gives the ring and says (D)It's sure good to be
(G)here with all the people we (C)love
(E)Then comes the babies
one two three (A)Bouncing and gurgling
on their knees (D)It's not all easy but
they have you see (G)All their friends and
family
(C)Oh things may come
and (E)things may go (A)But one thing will
never change we know (D)We'll always need to
(G)be with people we (C)love (A) oh, oh (D)We'll always need to
(G)be with people we (C)love, (G) --------------------
IF WE
TRY
(Am)Oh life's a journey,
and the (Dm)weather can get rough (G)Got to keep on going,
(Am)even when it's tough (Am)We'll be glad we
did, when (Dm)things are looking up (G)And we can do it if
we (Am)try
(Am)Oh there are times
when we are (Dm)struggling through the night (G)It isn't easy as
we're (Am)waiting for the light (Am)Just keep on holding
on, (Dm)we'll see the morning bright (G)And we can do it if
we (Am)try
(Am)On all occasions,
(Dm)all situations (G)We've got to do our
best to show - (Am)determination (Am)They're lots of
times we got to (Dm)act with lots of patience (G)And we can do it if
we (Am)try
(Am)Some times our days
are full, (Dm)could use a little rest (G)When we're confronted
by (Am)another of life's tests (Am)Got to reach inside,
for (Dm)strength to do our best (G)And we can do it if
we (Am)try
(Am)Got to take the time
to (Dm)heal a heart that breaks (G)Got to find a way to
(Am)take away the aches (Am)Got to persevere and
(Dm)do just what it takes (G)And we can do it if
we (Am)try
(Am)Oh when it comes to
strength, (Dm)you've really got a lot (G)And it's within your
heart, to (Am)give it all you've got (Am)You've got to be
prepared, to (Dm)give it your best shot (G)And you can do it if
you (Am)try
(Am)This song is written
for the (Dm)people round the earth (G)Who might be feeling
bad, who (Am)might be feeling hurt (Am)You got to know
you're precious, (Dm)that's how much that you are worth (G)And you can make it
if you (Am)try ------------------------------------- MY
FATHER’S WORDS
(AM)When I was young, oh
I looked up to (DM)my dad straight and (AM)true He (DM)always did just
(AM)what he said, and (E)taught us well the simple truths He’d (AM)often sit me
down to say “you’re (DM)life’s in front of (AM)you” And (DM)this is what he
(AM)said (E)to (AM)me
(chorus) (AM)Oh always walk with
modesty and (DM)always talk with
honesty (AM)Treating all
respectfully and (E)with complete
integrity (AM)All deserve sincerity and (DM)good old
generosity (AM)That is something
(E)wanted from (AM)above
(AM)And through the
years my fathers words have (DM)stood the test of (AM)time The (DM)most essential
(AM)qualities are (E)being honest, just, and kind There’s (AM)nothing more
important that a (DM)spirit true and (AM)fine I (DM)think of what he
(AM)said (E)to (AM)me.
(chorus)
(AM)Oh there are many
people that we (DM)meet along the (AM)way And (DM)we should help
each (AM)other out as (E)we go through each precious day My (AM)dad taught being
straight with others (DM)is the only (AM)way Yes (DM)this is what he
(AM)taught (E)to (AM)me
(chorus) --------------------------------
GOT
TO TREAT ‘EM RIGHT
Oh with communication That’s from the heart We need to share the
things that’s on our mind We try to understand
each other from the start With talk there’s hidden
things to find But try to treat ‘em
gently, yes treat ‘em kind Make sure that’s always
done with all your might So try to turn a gentle
ear, to those that you hold dear Just remember that you
got to treat ‘em right
We’ve all got limitations That’s how we live We shouldn’t (go and)
puff ourselves with pride It’s so important that
we learn how to forgive And have humility inside So much is attitude, it
really smoothes the way You know things aren’t
always black and white So try to see things
through their eyes, don’t over criticize Just remember that you
got to treat ‘em right
(Scat) Oh it takes dedication To show you care Yes even in the times
you disagree You build together all
the many things you share You know there’s many
ways to see So show you’re grateful
to each other on the way And you can build a
future clear and bright Yes you can be the first
to budge, and never hold a grudge Just remember that
you’ve got to treat ‘em right (3) ------------------------ EMOTIONS
Oh our emotions can rise
and fall like oceans Oh riding up and down
the waves of feelings can be so hard Oh anger and desire
flare up and then just as soon depart Oh guide us through the
wind storms of the heart (2 at end)
We’re always dealing
with all our many feelings Oh how regret and fear
and envy can just pull us apart Oh we can swirl in joy
and sadness till we don’t know where we are Oh guide us through the
wind storms of the heart
When emotions are
colliding We need clarity deciding So feelings don’t go
sliding off too far We need some sense of
balance So we’re centered from
the start Oh guide us through the
wind storms of the heart
Oh when our heart is
churning We want some peace
returning Must be a way of
learning to be smart We need some sense of
balance So we’re centered from
the start Oh guide us through the
wind storms of the heart
--------------------- WIFE
AND CHILDREN
(D)You come home tired,
(G)they're all (A)excited, (D)They've been waiting
for your coming home so (G)patient(A)ly, (D)Oh with the wife and
children (G)Together your
(A)buildin', (D)A life with each
other as a (G)fami(A)ly.
(D)Time for eating,
(G)feeding, and (A)reading, (D)After doing all the
homework got to (G)get 'em to (A)sleep (D)Oh with the wife and
children (G)Together your
(A)buildin', (D)A life with each
other as a (G)fami(D)ly.
(G)Taking our the
garbage and sharing your knowledge (D)Shopping in the
stores and going out to the park (G)Birthday parties one
after another (A)And you're capturing
it all on the VCR.
(D)And there's no other
like their (G)hard working (A)mother (D)You only wish you had
more (G)time to (A)meet (D)Oh with the wife and
children (G)Together your
(A)buildin', (D)A life with each
other as a (G)fami(D)ly.
(music)
(G)Taking our the
garbage and sharing your knowledge (D)Shopping in the
stores and going out to the park (G)Birthday parties one
after another (A)And you're capturing
it all on the VCR.
(D)They just keep
growing and (G)before your (A)knowing (D)You're going down the
aisle with them (G)cause you (A)see (D)They want a spouse
and children, (G)they want to start (A)building (D)A life together as a
(G)fami(D)ly
------------------- THANK
YOU SO MUCH
(D) From the time that
I've known you how you've brightened my
life So much you've shown me with your (D7)clear and
tender light
And that is (G) why I'm
saying I feel so grateful that you're (D)
shine-shine-shining like the rays of the sun (A) Thank you so much,
(G) appreciate the things that you've (D) done (A)
(D)Everytime that I need
you always know that you're
there In countless ways you're always
(D7)showing me you care
And so my (G)soul is
singing as you keep bringing all the
(D)love-love-loving that you give by the ton (A)Thank you so much,
(G)appreciate the things that you've (D)done (A)
(D)Just to be in your
presence is a present to me I'm fabbergasted what you're (D7)helping
me to be
What you do is
(G)tremendous and you're so generous I want to
(D)thank-thank-thank you and I've only begun (A)Thank you so much,
(G)appreciate the things that you've (D)done (A)
(D)Every day, in my heart in the morning and night I ruminate on what you've (D7)given to my
life
and there is (G)no doubt
about it I can't live without it want to
(D)shout-shout-shout about it you are the one (A)Thank you so much,
(G)appreciate the things that you've (D)done (A) --------------- THAT'S
THE WAY THE TIME GOES BY
(G) Oh I rise up in the
(C) morning and I greet the rising (G)sun (G)And (C) set about the
(G) journey of the (D) day that's just begun (G) And I move on
through its (D) hours till I (G) wonder where it's (C) gone (G) Oh that's the way
the (D) day goes (G)by
(chorus) (G) Oh that's the way
the (C) time goes (G) by (G) Sometimes (C) slowly
and at (G) other times it (D) flies (G) Seconds, hours,
days, and (D) years, make up the (G) moments of our (C) lives (G) Oh that's the way
the (D) time goes (G) by
(G)There are times that
I feel (C)time is moving away from me too (G)fast (G)So (C)I reach out and
(G)try to make the (D)precious moments last (G)But it doesn't seem
to (D)help cause time keeps (G)flowing to the (C)past (G)Oh that's the way the
(D)time goes (G)by
(Chorus)
(G)There is something
that the (C)wise men of the ages have to (G)say (G)Oh (C)help each other
(G)learn and love with (D)meaning every day (G)Cause time is here to
(D)plan and use (G)before it slips a(C)way (G)Oh that's the way the
(D)time goes (G)by
----------- WE’VE
ONLY JUST BEGUN
We’ve gone a long, long
way And we’ve done it day by
day So much we’ve done,
we’ve shaped the things to come Oh we’ve made bright the
night And changed the darkness
into light And what is more, we’ve
only just begun
There was no wall too
tall We climbed them one and
all And it’s because, we had
to get it done. Oh we had dreams that we
followed That were ‘bout a bright
tomorrow What is more, we’ve only
just begun
Oh yes and - we all knew
we had to do our part We did and - we jumped
in and did it with our heart It’s true and - we were
well aware what were the stakes Oh yes and - we were all
prepared to do – just what it takes
Oh we made wings to fly Flew high up in the sky And we went forth, just
like the rising sun Oh you can see the
growing From the seeds that
we’ve been sowing What is more, we’ve only
just begun (2)
(A-Scat) Oh yes
------------------------ WORLD
OF THE HEART
We know how emotions Can cause a commotion Need wisdom to show us
the way Our heart starts knocking Like a clock tick
tocking away We're on a wild ride,
from the feelings inside We wonder where they'll
take us today When feelings start
growing they feel like they're
going to stay It can be surprising When feelings start
rising Can feel the forces
pulling apart On all occasions It's good to have
patience, it's hard We need an even keel,
about the things we feel We got to take care
from the start Oh it's not so easy,
it's the world of the heart
It's good to be sharing With people who are
caring To do the things that
bring out a smile Our heart is directed To whom we're connected
a while We're tied to our
friends, and in the end We feel like they're
our family Like father and mother Sister and brother and
child Soft words spoken Can heal what's broken To feel the bonds of
caring is smart Ties we're creating With communicating of
hearts It's hard to describe,
when we're feeling the vibes We feel the pull to
what we're a part Oh it is so precious, oh
it's the world of the heart Oh it's not so easy,
it's the world of the heart Oh it is so precious, oh
it's the world of the heart
---------------- BE
CAREFUL
Whenever you start, to
deal with your heart Oh in a choice you’re
making On a crossroads,
choosing what you’re gonna do
The higher the wall, the
harder the fall Oh it can leave you
aching For starters, you gotta
find out what’s true
Just remember right from
wrong And think about what’s
at stake You gotta be straight
and you’ve gotta be strong And try to see through
what’s fake
Attracted to light, that
sparkles at night But then you’ll awaken Be careful, they’re
dangers you may not see
When choices arise, oh
try to be wise Oh on a path you’re
taking Try to learn from the
things that others have tried
Playing with dice, can
come with a price You can feel real shaken And try to let your
inner voice be your guide
For those who love you,
please take care Be careful ‘bout what
makes you slide Of things that are
harmful just beware Remember we’re on your
side
You’re drawn with your
eyes, it looks like a prize But what if you’re
mistaken Be careful, they’re
dangers you may not see Please be careful,
they’re dangers you may not see
----------------- IT’S
GONNA BE ALRIGHT
Oh in the dark times of
the night It isn’t easy waiting
for the light Light’s gonna come, it’s
gonna be alright
I met a wise man, to
Heaven he would call And he said to me, it
won’t be bad at all Hold on tight, it’s
gonna be alright
One day, I know You’re gonna sing like
the birds of the sky But till then, try to
wait Till this darkness,
passes by
Oh one morning, you’re
gonna rise And the sun gonna look
so good to your eyes Hold on tight, it’s
gonna be all right, It’s gonna be alright (2
at end)
(One day…) -------------- HONEST
MAN
(Scat) (D) We wake up, get
(C)ready, and we're (D)off on our way (C) Doin’, (G)learning,
(D)working, and play (D) There's one thing we
(C)got to keep in (D)mind every day (C) You got to be an
(G)honest (A)man
(D) If you ever feel
(C)dishonesty (D)arising in you (C) You better (G)make
sure (D) that what you're saying is true (D) Cause people are
(C)affected by the (D)things that we do (C) You got to be an
(G)honest (D) man
(Scat 2) (D ) Sometimes the
(C)only way to (D)know what is right (C) Is thinking,
(G)asking, (D) looking inside (D) Then when we (C)act
at least we (D)know that we tried (C) You got to be an
(G)honest (A)man
(D) The main thing
that's (C)always so (D)important to know (C) Is being (G)honest
(D) wherever we go (D) It's something we
(C)got to teach our (D)kids as they grow (C) You got to be an
(G)honest (D)man (3)