1. |
If I was an Apple
04:12
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If I was an apple and grew on your tree
I'd hang there so tightly for eternity
Just to keep you close and to feel your embrace
And when I'd drop down I'd sleep in your grace
If you were a flower and I was a bee
I'd fly up so quietly that you wouldn't see me
I'd flutter my wings and hum softly
And dance on your petals for your sweet honey
If you were the sun and I was the earth
Your rays would bring warmth and the joy of rebirth
I would grow in your love and would reach up to you
Blossoming in your light as I learn all anew
If I was a cloud and you were the sky
I'd float ever dreamily around up on high
I'd try to explore all the breadth of your gaze
And glide with you into the sunsets blaze
If you were a fish and I was the sea
I'd hold you up oh so gently
I'd cradle you in my smooth azure arms
I'd be your support and keep you from harm
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2. |
Sea Mania
05:31
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I knew a man who sailed the seas,
roughened and hard to please.
He never knew a life of ease
and he made us drink in the morning.
When we set sail from the Diggers Den,
he made us row from one to ten.
But, he was a good man to his men,
and this song we sang in the morning.
Haul away, cast away,
we’ve got far to go today.
Haul away, cast away,
drinking rum to make it pay.
We sailed to shore on the incoming tide.
‘Prepare to board’ the captain cried.
Our cannons roared on the starboard side,
and a frigate lurched in its mooring.
The frigates they sank like a stone,
as we prepard to sail for home.
The captain screamed ‘we’re not alone’,
as we sang this song in the morning.
Haul away, cast away….
The last remaining enemy ship,
had given us all the seaman's slip.
It fired and blew our sails to bits,
As we found,
the skipper cursed
‘you will never get
Haul away, cast away………………….. la la la .......
Our last remaining
thundered through their
As they sank, the cap'n roared,
and we sang for joy that morning.
That ship now lies in the sea to rot,
demolished through our cannon shot.
Our captain still roars in his garden plot
drinking rum we sing in the morning.
Haul away cast away………………………….
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3. |
Different Definition
04:19
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While your heart is aching, as you cannot have him,
and your world is tumbling down.
I keep standing beside you weaving that invisible ring
of love just to make you strong.
Chorus:
I guess we have a different definition of love
and both have been suiting you well.
Times of change are here, so fly like a dove.
Let the wind dry your tears so well
You cannot remove a tree without crushing the same ground,
that made it grow so high and strong.
Once the passion‘s gone there will be a weeping sound,
of returning back to where it belongs.
I guess we have a different definition of love……………….
Tomorrow you wake up, the world still will be the same,
waiting for you to join us again.
Dance with me along the days, we remain
in complicity , define our life again.
I guess we have a different definition of love…….
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4. |
Fireside
03:32
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5. |
Midsummer Madness
04:45
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I stare up the stars up above
as I think of my love
The wind moves the leaves
all around
And the birds wing by
as with them I fly
and climb to higher ground
The times that I've tried
to turn my mind
away from its natural course
the summers caress,
with all of its best
sends it hurtling to the source
Chorus
Up above the honeysuckle love
high on its scent I climb
Stretching out, swimming all about
through the madness of my mind
I watch the clouds glow bright
in the city lights
and the breeze warms me aglow
My thoughts run out
and float all about
up into the air they go
The sea crashes close
the garden rose
and we're attacked by sharks
There's mountains bright
dancing with snow white
in the middle of the parks
Instrumental
Chorus (2x accompanied)
Up above the honeysuckle love
high on its scent I climb
Stretching out, swimming all about
through the madness of my mind
Chorus (accapella)
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6. |
Bloomsnight
02:08
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7. |
Gemima
07:26
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Here I Stand, Cap In Hand
Staring Out To Sea
You Left This Morn
Before The Dawn
Oh You Left Without Me
Yes You Did-Id
I See Her Dancing In My Mind
I Hear Her Calling Me
I Feel Her Give The Secret Sign
But Nothing Remains For Me
(Now You've Go-Ne)
Gemima, Gemima
Why Did You Go ?
There's So Much To Tell You
There's So Much To Know
Gemima, Gemima
Why Did You Leave ?
My Heart's Broken In Two
And For You I Gri-Eve-Oo-Oo-Oo
I Walk Alone Through The Glen
Where We Once Walked
I Call Your Name
Where We Once Talked
But You Don't Answer Me
(No You Don't)
Gemima, Gemima
Why Did You Go ?
There's So Much To Tell You
There's So Much To Know
Gemima, Gemima
Why Did You Leave ?
My Heart's Broken In Two
And For You I Grie-Ve Oo-Oo
Instrumental Chorus.....Etc
Now You've Gone And Left Me Here
Where My Eyes Cant See
I Wish You Godspeed
May The Winds Be Kind
And Bring Me Back
More Than A Memory (Hope It Will)
Chorus: Gemima, Gemima ..........Etc
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8. |
Branle du Vignoble
03:24
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9. |
Rwanda Newsflash
04:17
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10. |
The Land
04:48
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The Land
Let me tell you about a land
the one I left behind,
with its cliffs & bays & hills so green
a sight without you're blind.
Take the waves that try to speak,
as they crash on pebbled beach.
Take a sky that shines a misty blue
its always on my mind
You are always on my mind
You are always on my mind (x2)
Take a wind that feels your face,
from oaks high on mossy mounds.
Bringing air that’s sweet so sweet to taste
the brooks make the only sound
Its a land that climbs with rocks,
strewn with flowers a myriad bright
And the sheep agathered in their flocks
as the lark sings of sunset light
You are always on my mind
You are always on my mind (x2)
I will roam in liberty,
where silence makes you free.
by the downy banks of Linden Lea
I will find my ground.
Its a land that I can feel,
the love reach deep inside.
Its a place which always will heal,
make you feel alive.
You are always on my mind
You are always on my mind (x4)
words : Aisling & Oliver Gray
music: Oliver Gray 2 February 1996
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11. |
The Dream
03:25
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THE DREAM (composed O. Gray: Capo 3)
I've searched for the dream
all my days you've passed me by
now that I have seen
you live in me till the day I die
this dream for me is far too precious
to describe well in a song
I hope you'll understand
know that I didn't mean no wrong
the dream is with me now
it gives tenderly good grace
you settle on my brow
and quieten down lifes fast pace
this dream for me is far too precious
to describe well in a song
I hope you'll understand
know that it will take me long
dream in my thoughts
far away awandering they go
green mountains, vales they sought
pushing away lifes bitter blows
this dream for me is far too precious
to describe well in a song
I hope you'll understand
and know that this is your song
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12. |
Dublin Moments
04:41
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Dublin Moments
Johan Demeyer / oct.95
Those few nights in Dublin,
just stay in my mind.
I was feeling so comfy,
with you being around.
I just want you to know,
how I’m feeling tonight.
(Chorus)
I’m missing you, hope you miss me too
Singing this song is just my way
To make it clear,
I want you near.
Remember Dalkey Beach
With you on my side
The moon over the water
and no pressure to hide.
My feelings for you,
so ivory bright.
I’m missing you ....……….
A last drink in Blackrock,
Sweet kiss on my lips.
Didn’t mean to rush things,
it just happened like this.
These precious moments,
engraved in my mind.
I’m missing you………….
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13. |
Ian's tune
03:49
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14. |
Not too Fast
02:12
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15. |
Northern Lights
05:48
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Northern Lights by Oliver Gray & Johan Demeyer
CAPO 3
When I close my eyes,
The only sound I hear
Coming through, the darkest night,
Is when I listen close
And hear the clarion call
Of your voice lifting me.
Chorus:
Northern lights, northern lights
Guide me through the night
Northern lights, northern lights,
Stay forever in my sight.
When fog is closing in,
Your halo shining bright,
Still leads me on, so unknown.
You're showing me the way,
Through thunderstorms and rain,
And when I'm lost, you call my name.
Chorus:
Northern lights, northern lights
Guide me through the night
Northern lights, northern lights,
Stay forever in my sight.
Beyond the city lights,
Where the glow tries to hide,
The path ahead, right or wrong.
When all has come and gone,
And nature still survives,
Calling on those northern lights.
Chorus:
Northern lights, northern lights
Guide me through the night
Northern lights, northern lights,
Stay forever in my sight.
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16. |
Relax
01:56
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Relax by Oliver Gray January 1992
Intro (Finger snap on 1st beat and clap on 3rd of 4/4 rhythm)
Re-ee- elax ooo
Re-ee- elax a-stretching
Re-ee- elax ooo
Re-ee- elax a-sleeping
Re-ee- elax get the feeling
Re-ee- elax i'm a-stretching
Re-ee- elax get the meaning
Re-ee- elax i'm a-sleeping
Living in this world is a tiring game
Sress and constant motion put you to shame
People getting uptight jumping around
Making life a misery just running around
Re-ee- elax get the feeling
Re-ee- elax i'm a-stretching
Re-ee- elax get the meaning
Re-ee- elax i'm a-sleeping
Noise assaults you from all sides of life
People trying to live in continous strife
Love is pushed behind the fax
Why don't they let go and relax
Re-ee- elax ooo
Re-ee- elax a-stretching
Re-ee- elax ooo
Re-ee- elax a-sleeping
Re-ee- elax get the feeling
Re-ee- elax i'm a-stretching
Re-ee- elax get the meaning
Re-ee- elax i'm a-sleeping
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Oliver Gray Brussels, Belgium
Dorset born Oliver has sung and played violin and viola since a child. In the 1990's he discovered folk music and wrote his own songs and tunes. He was a leading member of Crossroads and Fusion bands in Belgium. He's collaborated with: rap artist Sonya e Henderson; singer-songwriter Juju Vagabond and Juju Vagabond and the Wayfarers group; Blues man Paul Meller Oliver released a 2CD in 2022. ... more
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