Lyrics and Insights
To Your Heart
(2002)		 Song Titles
Lyrics
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Buy It!		 Bridge The Distance
(1999)		 Song Titles
Lyrics
Song Insights
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    To Your Heart: Song Titles
    

  1. Open Up My Heart ... (Lyrics)

  2. Free The Dove ... (Lyrics)

  3. Thank You ... (Lyrics)

  4. Searching For Something ... (Lyrics)

  5. For All Mankind ... (Lyrics)

  6. To Your Heart ... (Lyrics)

  7. Let It Flow ... (Lyrics)

  8. Sanctuary ... (Lyrics)

  9. One World ... (Lyrics)

  10. Into The Light ... (Lyrics)

  11. Prayer ... (Lyrics)

  12. Christmas Lullaby ... (Lyrics)

  13. Home At Last ... (Lyrics)




 






To Your Heart: Song Insights


    

  1. Open Up My Heart ...(Acoustic smooth pop-jazz) (Lyrics)
     
This song insisted on being written, the melody rattling around in my head for days. It is a message, a mantra that says by opening up our hearts, we can make the world a more loving and livable place.  


    

  2. Free The Dove ...(Smooth pop-jazz) (Lyrics)
   
Realizing what a paradise this world could be if we only recognized that there is beauty everywhere…and that dreams can be reality.


    

  3. Thank You ...(Mid-tempo pop)  (Lyrics)
   
Commissioned to be written for a Hospice thank you and remembrance event. In retrospect, I realized that it was inspired by the relationship and gratitude I have with and for my parents, the ultimate caregivers.


    

  4. Searching For Something ...(Haunting smooth-pop) (Lyrics)
   
After a time of personal introspection, I was observing a pattern we often take to avoid looking in that inner place where all the answers lie.  Inside is often the last place we are willing to look.


    

  5. For All Mankind ...(Uptempo World- pop) (Lyrics)
   
Inspired while touring in Germany, the realization that the world is ours to share and that peace can be taught and learned through example.


    

  6. To Your Heart ...(Ballad) (Lyrics)
     
After the tragic death of a dear friend, this message came through loud and clear while walking one day on the beach in Santa Cruz, CA… in each moment there is the opportunity for a new beginning…and that I will always be connected to those I love’s hearts.  


    

  7. Let it Flow ...(Mid-tempo light rock) (Lyrics)
   
After lending a sympathetic ear all morning to distraught friends and family, I took a walk and these words came through as a perfect illustration of the message…just let it flow. It is how we chose to deal with life that ultimately determines the outcome of our life situations.


    

  8. Sanctuary ...(Angelic vocal ballad)  (Lyrics)
   
Describes how a relationship can truly be a sanctuary from the trials and tribulations of the world, and the ultimate sanctuary is a place where the heart is safe and nurtured.


    

  9. One World ...(Up-tempo world pop-rock) (Lyrics)
   
There is only one world like the one we share. It seems that if we accept the idea that there is room for all people and belief systems, and learn to embrace diversity, we may find the key to making the world work in a healthy and positive way. It is everyone’s responsibility.


    

  10. Into The Light ...(Soaring smooth pop-jazz) (Lyrics)
   
Written during the grieving process after the death of a dear friend.  I had a vision of him with wings, hovering above me…smiling down with light and peace, letting me know that all was well and that it was ok to let go and release him.


    

  11. Prayer ...(Pop-rock ballad)  (Lyrics)
   
In a moment of darkness and utter frustration, a plea for a shift in direction, a sign of hope, a ray of light, to trust that a better day will come.


    

  12. Christmas Lullaby ...(Ballad) (Lyrics)
   
Written in Europe during a snowy, winter tour, far from family and close friends.  The scenery perfectly fit the melancholy sweetness of the moment.


    

  13. Home At Last ...(Pop-rock anthem) (Lyrics)
   
Written during an uplifting time of self-discovery and peace.  Simply understanding that the true feeling of home lies within, not without, is one of those “epiphany” moments.




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    To Your Heart: Song Titles
    

  1. Open Up My Heart ... (Lyrics)

  2. Free The Dove ... (Lyrics)

  3. Thank You ... (Lyrics)

  4. Searching For Something ... (Lyrics)

  5. For All Mankind ... (Lyrics)

  6. To Your Heart ... (Lyrics)

  7. Let It Flow ... (Lyrics)

  8. Sanctuary ... (Lyrics)

  9. One World ... (Lyrics)

  10. Into The Light ... (Lyrics)

  11. Prayer ... (Lyrics)

  12. Christmas Lullaby ... (Lyrics)

  13. Home At Last ... (Lyrics)




 


To Your Heart: Lyrics


Open Up My Heart -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

I’m gonna open up my heart to the world around me
Share a smile with every I see
This is what I believe  what we give we will receive
I’m gonna open up open up my heart

I’m gonna reach right out when somebody needs me
Listen to what their heart needs to share
Gonna try to understand   do the very best I can
I’m gonna open up open up my heart

Gonna open up open up my heart
I’m gonna try to help someone who is hurting
Heal a heart by showing that I care
I will stay right by their side through the darkest hurtful times

	Chorus  bridge

I can see a world full of abundance
Perfection shines in everything I see
It’s time to believe in our prosperity 

	It’s time to open up open up our hearts
	It’s time to open up open up our hearts

Gonna share a little love with the world around me
Do my best to lift somebody up
Share the love I feel inside   something deep I just can’t hide

	It’s time to open up open up our hearts
	It’s time to open up open up our hearts





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Free The Dove -  Karie Hillery and Charles Lamont
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

See the stars as they light a path around the moon 
They shine above the light of love 

Free the dove

See the sun blazin’ a bright trail across the sky  
It warms the earth a new days birth  
Darkness past  peace will last  a world of love  

Free the dove

We must save  what nature made
A peaceful place where living things run free
From dreams reality  
It’s up to you and me

Can you see the hope shining in the eyes of every child
Build for them a world at peace 
A place to dream air to breathe enough to eat  a world of love 

Free the dove

So reach inside and then reach for another’s hand
You’ll have enough  so share the love

Free the dove

Bridge

We can dream if we believe then they’ll come true
It’s up to us  so share your love

Free the Dove





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Thank You -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

I really want to thank you 
But words alone won’t do
So I’ll sing this simple song		Chorus
Dank, Merci beaucoup
That’s how I’ll thank you

My life’s been changed with your sweet touch
And words just don’t go far enough
You were there when times were rough
Patient, gentle sometimes tough

You carried me when I was weak
Knew when to listen, when to speak
Lifted me back to my feet
Saw things through did not retreat

	Chorus

Reaching out with loving hands
You always seemed to understand
Helped me see a greater plan
I said  “I can’t” you said  “you can”

The love you gave’s a lasting bond
My gratitude grows ever strong
Though music fades memories live on
Now it’s time to sing along

Chorus 2 times

Repeat and fade
Dank, merci beaucoup
That’s how I’ll thank you 





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Searching For Something -  Karie Hillery and Dave Conley
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

She’s been searchin’ for something   Seems she’s looked everywhere
She still hasn’t found it but she’s sure it’s out there

She has looked at the neighbors  even asked all her friends
But her journey continues and her search never ends

 	Searching........    (where does it hide)
	Searching.........   (try   looking in side)

She is searchin’ for something   through the dark she has groped      
She still hasn’t found it and she’s almost lost hope

She can’t really see it   or hold it in her hands
Yet she knows when she finds it   then she’ll understand

	CHORUS     Bridge 

She is searchin’ for something  feeling out of control
Afraid that she’ll never find it   cause it’s lost in her soul

She’s spent most of her life time  lookin’ out  ’stead of in
Inside’s where she’ll find it   that is where the search ends

She keeps searchin’ for something  lookin’ out instead of in
When she almost finds it    she  turns away once again

Her search never ends 

	CHORUS 2xs





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For All Mankind -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

I’ve been reaching out for something you can’t hold in your hands
People say I’m dreamin’ but believers understand
I know there is a reason, I know there is a plan
We will watch with wonder when enemies join hands
 
	Look ahead not behind it’s ours yours and mine	
	Give love and trust time   			Chorus
	Teach peace  for all mankind
   
I’ve been searching for the answer that’s been knocking at my door
Try asking for a little less    try to give a little more
The outcome may surprise you    once so easily ignored
Peace is found inside yourself    open up the door

	CHORUS   bridge

Challenges are endless    love’s a noble task
Move beyond the everyday    ‘cause time is moving fast
Find the truth inside yourself    put hatred in your past	
Together we’ll make peace on earth    reality that lasts
 			
	CHORUS 3X….to end   …..       





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To Your Heart -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

Today I walked along the beach 	I felt the suns warmth in the sand beneath my feet
In That moment I felt in reach  Of all the lesson’s that you tried so hard to teach
Suddenly it made a little sense     How life is not just chance and accidents

	I am on a road that leads me to your heart
	Each moment we can make a brand new start

As I listen to the waves     Crashing  here to shores 10,000 miles away
Each grain of sand a beating   heart         Either the end of life or maybe just the start
Close my eyes, I know you are near  Love is everywhere  and I can feel you here

	I am on the road that leads me to your heart
	Each moment we can make a brand new start

 If there’s a message in this song    it’s peace is yours and you are strong
 Love is all around you  so deep it will astound you  and  love goes on and on and on     

Tonight I watched the glowing moon          Creeping from behind the darken and  gloom
And the light shone clear and bright         Casting silver shadows far into the night
On every star I could see your face  I asked the universe to send it’s kindest grace

	I am on a road that leads me to your heart   
	Each moment we can make a brand new start





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Let It Flow -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

You’ve got a heavy heart  so I want you to know
Though you’ve been ducking the hardest of blows
Feels like you’re sinking to the lowest of lows

	Though it’s hard to believe if we just let things go
	All  good things will come JUST LET IT FLOW

Your spirits aching from pain dark and deep
And you’ve lost track of the nights that you couldn’t sleep
We’re miles apart  but I can still hear you weep

	CHORUS
   
   Let it flow from deep in your heart   there’s a new start everyday
   Just believe and follow your heart  straight cause your heart knows the way
     
We’re fighting battles and there’s some we can’t win
Each hard ending  brings a place to begin
Keep on believin’  don’t you ever give in

	CHORUS

I see the light that won’t be dimmed by your tears
And I’ll stand by you thru your darkest of fears
Get you movin’ when you’re grinding your gears

        CHORUS





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Sanctuary -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

Build for me a sanctuary
A warm safe place inside your heart
Your love will be my sanctuary
A still safe  place for me

Lift me up above myself    Your smile warm with magic           
Your eyes are looking right through me     Erasing my life’spanic

Build for me a sanctuary
A warm safe place inside your heart
Your love will be my sanctuary
A still safe place for me

Sweet innocence in your kiss and in your eyes such longing
Nothing before compares to this   sweet feeling of belonging

Build for me a sanctuary
A warm safe place inside your heart
Your love will be my sanctuary 
A still safe place for me
	
If I could hold this heart in mine Be worth this love that’s growing
Then love could last for all time A warmth that keep on growing  
     
     A simple peace    right within reach
     Touch me Lift me  I have found my home

Build for me a sanctuary 
A warm safe place inside your heart
Your love will be my sanctuary
A still safe place for me you and  me





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One World -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

Just one world and so many lands      
Brothers and sisters one loving hand
All paths can lead us to understand 
There is just one world one big plan

	One world   it’s up to you
	One world  it’s up to me too
        One world  just look what love can do
        One world  one  world  

If by reaching out my smile could light your face
By reaching back our hearts could embrace
If we could trust fear could be erased
Creating a safe and peaceful place

	Chorus 2xs
    
People are people unique yet the same
We can share laughter, joy pride and shame
Through understanding we could stop causing pain
Accept one another share one aim

	Chorus  3 times   





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Into The Light -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

Can you see the moon from the other side
Do stars still shine in your  eyes
Has the way been clear are you far from here
Can you hear us laugh  and cry

	You found your wings  transcend all things
	Take to the  sky in flight
	I close my eyes  see you soaring high
	Beyond the night into the light

Who turns the tides   who lights the skies
Who sprinkles rain in our eyes
We’re left behind searching to find
What we need to learn while there’s time

Chorus

Bridge   

So many dreams  unplayed out scenes
So many words left to say
Life moves on  though you are gone
Your love lives on still today

You are the light you light our nights
Open your wings take  flight





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Prayer -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

Please don’t  leave me in this darkness  Hold me close reach for the light
Guide my steps till you’re in focus      Wait beside me through this night

I am lost but I am willing      to stay the course and do what’s right
My door was closed but now it’s open place your vision in my sight
Place your vision in my sight

I have climbed the highest mountain   I have walked this road alone
My only friend a higher power  my heart longs to really know

As I sit atop this summit   above the valley stretched below
My spirit aches for understanding     and my heart cries out for hope
And my heart cries out for hope

For I have weathered fits of anger  I’ve fought demons in my home
Bowed my head into the fury  of whipping winds that life haas blown
Now I know my heart is ready  to find a place that’s safe and warm

A faithful love that is forever  a peaceful haven from the storm
A peaceful haven from the storm

So now please send to me an angel Let the heaven’s rain down light
Live a life that’s filled with blessings  Lift this heavy heart in flight

For I’ve been lost but I am willing to stay the course and learn what’s right
My door was closed but now it’s open  place your vision in my sight
Place your vision in my sight





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Christmas Lullaby -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

In the rising moon the new snow glitters  
Lifts away the gloom, stars light the night
When I close my eyes, I can see your 
Face warm aglow by fire light

I can feel the love my heart embraces  
Cross the many miles our love will fly
I can hear your voice calling to me

Singing a Christmas   lullaby
Singing a Christmas   lullaby

Far off in the night church bells ringing
Listen to the fire crack and sigh
Drifting from above hear angel’s voices 
Singing a Christmas lullaby

As I lay me down eyes search the heavens
Say a silent prayer up to the sky
Peace on earth let’s join together

Singing a Christmas lullaby
Singing a Christmas lullaby





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Home At Last -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

	I believe I am finally home at last
	Found the truth gonna leave behind the past
	Movin’ on future’s comin’ on so fast
	I believe I am finally home at last

Been chasin’ after rainbows lookin’ for that pot of gold 
Believin’ every lie and story I’ve been told
Truth has lived inside me every moment every day
I can see the light ahead and    I can’t turn away
	
Chorus
  
I looked in every city searchin’ faces in the crowd
Crawled through the wildest storms shook my fist up to the clouds
Always felt like I was running the direction seemed so wrong
‘til the destination found me now I’m where I belong
	
Chorus

Days of feeling crazy draggin’ on for years
Livin’ in a world that filled my heart with fear
I’m leavin’ it behind me I am whole and I am strong
A thousand angels voices joining me in song     

Bridge            
              
Chorus

Each path has led to answers when I opened up my heart
Every day a new beginning each moment a new start
Sometimes when I waver from the truth I know inside
Spirit stands beside me and if I close my eyes 

	Chorus  repeat & fade





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    Bridge The Distance: Song Titles
    

  1. Let It Flow ... (Lyrics)

  2. Bridge The Distance ... (Lyrics)

  3. Angels ... (Lyrics)

  4. Take Good Care Of Me ... (Lyrics)

  5. All That's Missing Is You ... (Lyrics)

  6. The Power Of Woman... (Lyrics)

  7. Sacred Land ... (Lyrics)

  8. Get It Right ... (Lyrics)

  9. If You Go ... (Lyrics)

  10. Who Has Been Here Before ... (Lyrics)

  11. For All Mankind ... (Lyrics)

  12. Tiny Artist... (Lyrics)

  13. That's Where I'll Be ... (Lyrics)

  14. Let It Flow (Duet)... (Lyrics)




 






Bridge The Distance: Song Insights


    

  1. Let It Flow...(Mid-tempo light rock) (Lyrics)
   
After playing counselor all morning to distraught friends and family, I took a walk and these words came to me.  I realized that it is how we choose to deal with events, that determines the outcome of our lives.  The words were really comforting and great advice …advice I am still learning to follow myself! 
  


    

  2. Bridge the Distance...(Smooth pop-jazz) (Lyrics)
   
Many times in my life it has been necessary to build bridges… back to my parents after my teenage years, to my step-children and while touring overseas, across cultural and language barriers.  One goal of my music is to build bridges of love. Specifically, this was written about the bridge of love connecting my husband and I during my travels.


    

  3. Angels... (Acoustic ballad) (Lyrics)
   
I believe that we are all here on earth in angel training programs, to learn how to be angels to each other, to show kindness and compassion. Angels don’t have to look a certain way, only to come from a place of loving goodwill that extends out to everyone.  I met just such a person while in Germany. Elke recognized my loneliness and befriended me, sharing her life and enriching mine.


    

  4. Take Good Care of Me...(Gospel blues-rock) (Lyrics)
   
After moving to Humboldt county I quickly discovered that it would be difficult to work there as a “white pop singer”….country, blues and reggae were the preferred genres.  I decided that certainly as a songwriter (who had had the blues many times) I could create a blues tune.  I had a lot of fun with this, nothing serious, just tongue in cheek humor.


    

  5. All That’s Missing Is You...(Country- crossover ballad) (Lyrics)
   
As a musician I travel extensively, often being away from the ones I love the most. In this case it was my turn to be left behind while my love was away.


    

  6. The Power Of A Woman...(Up-tempo pop) (Lyrics)
   
The idea came while touring in Germany.  I was talking with a handsome young man whose initial impression of me from across the room was that I was much younger. I mentioned something age related and he admitted realizing at that moment, that I was older.  When I asked how he had figured it out...the wrinkles or what? He said I really did look young, but that he realized in speaking with me that I had the “power of a woman" - not realizing that it was a new pick up line and taking it as the compliment I think he intended, I wrote this as my anthem to aging!


    

  7. Sacred Land...(Ethereal-ethnic topical) (Lyrics)
   
Living in the ancient redwood forest has deepened my respect for the magnificence of these ancient giants.  The stories they could tell of thousands of years would be incredibly enlightening.  Humankinds short sighted, disregard for many living things inspired this song.  If we listen, we might understand that some things we take for granted are sacred. 
  


    

  8. Get It Right...(Uptempo country-crossover) (Lyrics)
   
Trying to get it right was pretty much the story of my life at the time.  Everything came up as a challenge on some level. Being as stubborn as I sometimes can be, I was determined to not give up until I got it right…no matter what!


    

  9. If You Go...(Country-crossover torch ballad) (Lyrics)
   
The rough idea for this song was given to me by John Jensen the collaborator.  Having been through plenty of painful breakups myself, it was easy to put myself back into that emotional time and help him create a song about being the one left behind, with a house full of memories and the hurt that lived there.


    

  10. Who Has Been Here Before...(Topical ethereal-pop) (Lyrics)
   
The original version was brought to me in 1990 by Josh Canova, then 23 years old.  I was incredibly moved by the passion and emotion in this song as I helped him record and produce it for submission to a major label.  Nothing happened with the song however, and it sat around for many years until I rediscovered it while compiling material for this CD.  I reconnected with him, added a bridge, rewrote some of the lyrics and fell in love with the song all over again.  The perspective of a deceived youngster looking at the world his parents have left him in a less than pristine condition is probably even more timely 


    

  11. For All Mankind...(Uptempo world-pop) (Lyrics)
   
I had been touring a lot in Europe and was thinking about how often people everywhere (including me) seemed to look outside for answers that most likely lie within us. I was struck with the idea that the more enlightened among us understand this concept and that it could be taught to everyone, if we were willing to learn.  We can all embrace peace and in so doing, show others the way, making the world a home of diversity, where enemies could indeed join hands.


    

  12. Tiny Artist...(Pop ballad) (Lyrics)
   
Our dear friend Rose drowned while swimming in our local river early one summer.  This lovely, artistic, healing person who had touched so many lives was suddenly gone. I had to do something to help me heal, to help all of us let go and release her…and this song just poured out of me… a gift for our delicate yet strong, Rosalie.


    

  13. That’s Where I’ll Be...(Bonnie Raitt-esqe Uptempo blues shuffle)  (Lyrics)
   
This was co-written with my favorite collaborator, Dave Conley.  We had been like ships passing in the night for years in Switzerland, coming or going from venues, but never actually having the chance to hang out together. Finally we were booked simultaneously at close by venues and had some time together.  In talking about life performing on the road, this song was created….the first of many, many collaborations!


    

  14. Let It Flow...(Mid-tempo light rock) (Lyrics)
   
When my musical pal and mentor Harold Payne heard this song he said it was my “hit”. I asked him if he would honor me by recording it with me and this is the result of that request…the duet version and a reprise of song one!


  
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    Bridge The Distance: Song Titles
    

  1. Let It Flow ... (Lyrics)

  2. Bridge The Distance ... (Lyrics)

  3. Angels ... (Lyrics)

  4. Take Good Care Of Me ... (Lyrics)

  5. All That's Missing Is You ... (Lyrics)

  6. The Power Of Woman... (Lyrics)

  7. Sacred Land ... (Lyrics)

  8. Get It Right ... (Lyrics)

  9. If You Go ... (Lyrics)

  10. Who Has Been Here Before ... (Lyrics)

  11. For All Mankind ... (Lyrics)

  12. Tiny Artist... (Lyrics)

  13. That's Where I'll Be ... (Lyrics)

  14. Let It Flow (Duet)... (Lyrics)




 


Bridge The Distance: Lyrics


Let It Flow -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

You’ve got a heavy heart  so I want you to know
Though you’ve been ducking the hardest of blows
Feels like you’re sinking to the lowest of lows

	Though it’s hard to believe if we just let things go
	All  good things will come JUST LET IT FLOW

Your spirits aching from pain dark and deep
And you’ve lost track of the nights that you couldn’t sleep
We’re miles apart  but I can still hear you weep

	CHORUS
        
	Let it flow from deep in your heart   there’s a new start everyday
        Just believe and follow your heart  straight cause your heart knows the way
	     
We’re fighting battles and there’s some we can’t win
Each hard ending  brings a place to begin
Keep on believin’  don’t you ever give in

	CHORUS

I see the light that won’t be dimmed by your tears
And I’ll stand by you thru your darkest of fears
Get you movin’ when you’re grinding your gears	  

        Chorus




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Bridge The Distance -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

If we believe then we will understand
I am right beside you  though I can’t reach your hand
Time is an illusion  though it feel like we’re apart
Love will bridge the distance between our hearts

Wake up in the mornin’  feelin’ so alone
I hear your heart callin’ I don’t need a telephone
Miles are moments passing  and love like ours an art
Love will bridge the distance between our hearts

    Ocean waves wash shore to shore    I long to see you at my door
    God knows I couldn’t miss you more   This love is what I’m livin’ for
  
So take heart  Time will surely pass
The world will spin us back  together     To each others arms at last
Time is an illusion                       Love like ours an art
Miles are moments passing    	 though it feel like we’re apart  

     Love will bridge the distance	Love will bridge the distance
     Love will bridge the distance	Between  our hearts




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Angels -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

There are angels everywhere you look
Though they may not look like angels do in books
Open up your heart   reach out your hand
When an angel comes   you will understand

Angels come in every shape and size
Some are young  others old and wise
They will touch your heart    teach things you never knew
And then bring out the angel in you
	
	I can see an angel in your eyes
	Hearts see through the cleverest disguise
	Can it be   Angels we see
	When I look at you and you look at me
	
There is kindness in hearts everywhere
But many people are too afraid to care
Just take a moment to reach out your hand
They’ll see an angel and they will understand

Just take a moment to reach out your hand    Be an angel and you will understand

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Take Good Care Of Me -  Karie Hillery
(c) (p) Dancing Trees Music BMI All Rights Reserved 

Looks like you’ve got me right where you want me
There’s only one problem  it ain’t where I thought I would be
Looks like you’ve got me and now I’m pleading

		Take good care of me 			
								
Looks like life led me  right up your driveway
Pulled in and parked me and you took my keys
I asked for a tune up  as you pulled my hood up  I said just

		Take good care of me  oh Darlin’ 
		Take good care of me
				
	You stole my heart (stole my heart)  we’ll never part  (never part)
	That’s quite an art  you’ll see
	Ups and downs  (ups and downs)   Run arounds  (run arounds)
	Once in awhile reprieves			
	Can’t get away  (get away)  You’re here to stay  (here to stay)
	So help me to believe   that you’ll
		CHORUS 2     
         
	Take good care of me   darlin’   just	Take good care of me 
     	OH  OH  OH   TAKE GOOD CARE OF ME  E   E   E	




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All That's Missing Is You -  Karie Hillery
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Got a nice warm fire   a sunset view
A cozy blanket   big enough for two
Hear the distant thunder   See the lightning’s hue

			All that’s missing is you
			All that’s missing is you

Got a nice big house   a garden too
A little boy who looks just like you
Made some real good friends   got a lot to do

		Chorus

	You are the one who lights my morning
	Your love’s what gets me through each day
	Change came without a warning		   
	Now you’re far away

Got the peaceful dawn  touched with morning dew
Warm sunny days, skies bright brilliant blue
Two loving arms  for my love so true

		Chorus




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Power Of A Woman -  Karie Hillery
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She’s got the power of a woman	and the heart of a little girl
From a distance she can pass for 17 look a little closer she’s a woman of the world

She’s ridden high on the roller coaster	she has fallen from the sky
But she’s grown wise as she’s grown older  she’s OK  kissing her youth goodbye
	
	The power of a woman
	Changin’ tides like the rollin’ sea
	The power of a woman
	Unlock the door you have the key

She braves the storms though her spirit’s broken won’t look back or ask why
Learned of life with words unspoken now she’s reachin’ for the sky
		Chorus	
 
To her life is full of magic things feet on the ground heart flyin’ high
Sailing through life she’s earned her wings she’s gonna live until the day she dies

	The power of a woman
	Changin’ tides like the rolling sea
	The power of a woman
	Unlock the door you have the key
	The power of a woman
	Changin’ tide like the rollin’ sea
	The power of a woman
	Open the door and toss that key




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Sacred Land -  Karie Hillery
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Back in the beginning, Giants used to stand
Every where you looked you’d see, the wonder of his hand
It makes no sense to me, shortsightedness of man
Perhaps you have an answer that will help me understand

	I hear my heart telling me    This is sacred land  	(Listen)
	Isn’t your heart telling you?  This is sacred land

Timeless ancient energy, alive thousands of years
A wisdom and a dignity our souls can strive to mirror
How can we condone the carelessness of man?
Destroying priceless majesty, just because we can

Chorus/bridge

So take a look around you and tell me what you see
No life abounds in this battleground, that once was wild and free
It’s time to take a stand, recognize a plan
Far greater, far more perfect than one created by man

	I hear my heart telling me,   This is sacred land		
	Isn’t your heart telling you?  This is sacred land
	Isn’t your heart telling you?  This is sacred land	




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Get It Right -  Karie Hillery
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I’ve learned some hard lessons in this life
Gone the wrong direction more than once or twice
Slid down some steep mountains
Suffered through rough flights

	But I won’t give in until I get it right     	
	No I won’t give up until I get it right

I’ve hit some dead ends and real thick walls
Flew up real high and took some real big falls
Been lost in blind darkness ‘fore I saw the light


I made some big mistakes before I had a clue
It takes a long time to find a love that’s true
But love brings real joy and strength when times are tight

	So I won’t give in until I get it right
	No I won’t give up until I get it right	
			
We’ll learn some hard lessons in this life
Face some hard choices and have some no win fights
Ignore those inner voices miss some good advice
	But we won’t give in until we get it right   
	No we won’t give in until we get it right
	No we won’t give up until we get it right




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If You Go -  Karie Hillery and John Jensen
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Since you dropped the bomb this morning  I’ve been sitting by the phone
It hurts to face the emptiness of living on my own
I’ve loved you for too long  to let it blow apart
Won’t you stay and work this out   listen  to your heart

	If you go  I can’t face the morning
	Without you part of me is gone
	Can’t believe  you’d leave without a warning
	If you go  how will I go on?

Never felt this place so empty   your voice still echoes in the hall
Guess I should take your pictures down  but  I’ll never  get them all
Faded photo albums and pictures in my mind
Memories of sweeter days  God  don’t leave this behind
	
	CHORUS 
     
     I don’t wanna believe it’s really over
     I never hungered more for someones  touch
     Never tried so hard   never  lost so much

	CHORUS   




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Who Has Been Here Before -  Karie Hillery and Josh Canova
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Over years the tide has turned
A planet laid to waste, the forests slashed and burned
And the rivers’ edge is a dumping ground
While politicians words go round and round and round

	Daddy where are the fish that you told me about 
	And the trees I’ve seen in pictures?
	Didn’t you tell me the sky was blue, wasn’t that you?
	And where are the fields where you used to run til you couldn’t run no more
	Who has been here before?  Daddy who has been here before?

The final plans were approved today
To destroy the playground where the children play
Money in his pocket and progress on the rise
All that I can see are dollars in his eyes

	Chrous

Cold machine in the human hand 
Work with policy to destroy this land
Maybe centuries from now
It won’t be around to talk about	

Chorus




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For All Mankind -  Karie Hillery
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I’ve been reaching out for something you can’t hold in your hands
People say I’m dreamin’   but believers understand
I know there is a reason,  I know there is a plan
We will watch with wonder   when enemies join hands
 
	Look ahead  not behind it’s ours yours and mine	
	Give love and trust time   						
	Teach peace  for all man kind
   
I’ve been searching for the answer that’s been knocking at my door
Try asking for a little less    try to give a little more
The outcome may surprise you    once so easily ignored
Peace is found inside yourself    open up the door

	CHORUS   bridge

Challenges are endless love’s a noble task
Move beyond the everyday ‘cause time is moving fast
Find the truth inside yourself put hatred in your past	
Together we’ll make peace on earth reality that lasts
 			
	CHORUS 3X….to end   …..       




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Tiny Artist -  Karie Hillery
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Tiny artist  paint your dreams
Healing hands and smile that beams
Honoring all living things
Tiny artist paint your dreams

Tiny artist shine with light
Touching lives your spirit bright
Does  no  good to wonder why
Tiny artist touch the sky

	Gentle precious Rose 
	Stronger than we know	
	Bringing love and joy to others 
	Blessed to watch you  grow

	Bridge

Tiny artist never fear
In our hearts we’ll hold you dear
Far away yet always near
Tiny artist love lives here

Tiny angel paint your dreams
Embracing what tomorrow brings
Fly away God gave you wings
Tiny angel paint your dreams




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That's Where I'll Be-  Karie Hillery and Dave Conley
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Wherever the road takes me got to follow along
See a brand new country, go singing my songs
Spread a little sunshine on these stormy seas

	Wherever the road takes me
	That’s where I’ll be

Wherever my heart leads me I just got to go
Drive a dusty highway, play another show
Don’t know the reason but I got to believe

	Wherever my heart leads me 
	That’s where I’ll be
									
Wherever my life leads me, gonna go with a smile
Share tears and laughter, all that makes life worthwhile
When I take a new road I wanna travel in peace
	
	Wherever my life leads me That’s where I’ll be Yeah  
	Wherever my life leads me That’s where I’ll be




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Let It Flow (Duet) Click here (Lyric)-  Karie Hillery
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