Remembering - Akiva Lane
(c) copyright Akiva Lane words & music 2010

------------------------
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)