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Old Soul

by Patrick Godfrey

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1.
This Road 03:56
This Road Patrick Godfrey Copyright Apparition Music Inc. 2012 SOCAN This road has got me down again. Seems to me like it never ends. And all I think about is my friends. Down by the tree, Where the green river bends. I am lonely, But I'm not scared. I know I'm not the only one Who's trying to find his way back home From nowhere. But this road's got me down. As I pass another town. I hear music in the street, Happy hearts and laughing kids And dancing feet. I hear the wind blow In the willow trees at night Singing some crazy song About where I went wrong And how I'm supposed to make it all right. I remember your picture on the wall. And a message that you called. You should know I would love to say Hello. When will I be free From this sad old mystery? Step by step I move along Here and there, where do I belong? They say the road Can be your friend But how can you trust These stones, This dust, And a line that never ends? Oh, this road has got me down.
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Up That Hill 06:30
Up That Hill by Patrick Godfrey Copyright Apparition Music Inc. 2012 SOCAN Who is your mama? Where is your papa? Do they know where you are tonight? The stars are falling, the moon is calling. No point in stalling, it's alright. So much sorrow, so much heartache, So much trouble in the world of men. I think it's time we were walking, Up that hill and around again. O my dove in the clefts of the rock, Let me hear you sing let me hear you talk. Let me know your name, let me hear your song. Spring is coming, soon the winter will be gone. Don't want a new love, just want a true love, Could be a blue love, Is that you? My heart is open, and I am hoping, You get my message, am I coming through? I give you: Bright jewels in linen boxes, Hail stones from the thunderhead, Sweet grapes for your little foxes, Spiced wine, honeycomb and apple bread. Pillars of smoke rise in the distance A caravan is moving through the wilderness, With honey, milk and pomegranate, Saffron, myrrh and frankincense, I had a crazy feeling I was kneeling on the ceiling. I was feeling like stealing away from all this. Only to discover a message from my lover, It was the breath of the moon and the earth's cool kiss. She said: "Forget your fury, leave it to the jury. They will discover why your mama cries. They'll read the part again About the darkened heart of men About Mr. Kurtz and all his alibis." You don't need glory Just want to tell your story, The fantasy, reality, the truth and the lies. The rumbles, the mumbles, the fumbles, the stumbles, Fall like a stone see how the white dove flies. I saw the rose of Sharon float by on the boat of Charon, The streets were barren and wet that night. But here come Lily of the Valley, She's laughing in the alley, The hind and the roe, They're dancing with delight..they're singing: "Hello, Hello, it is us calling… We are stoned cold lonely trying to catch a ride. This star snow fine as dust is falling. Peeped through your window, but no one was inside…" Moody river, I caught your deadly scheme Like those bright trout up on the Waubashene But my hook is original I took it from the pigeonhole, As I was flying from the sadness in this waking dream. Farewell my guardian angel, farewell to the bold spitfire Farewell to those crazy nights on Lowther, and Annie Laidlaw, never knew you very well! Farewell, farewell, farewell, farewell, farewell, farewell my holiest light. It's changed, so bright now! The pain is over and the river is in sight. So rock me, don't you try to stop me, or block me, Yeah yeah yeah yeah, I think it's time we were walking Up that hill, going around again, Up that hill, going around again.
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Cross Over 04:21
Cross Over Patrick Godfrey Copyright 2012 Apparition Music Inc. SOCAN I went down To the fallen town in the dust and stench That swirled around Through the heat and fire I heard the silent passage Of an angel choir I was not alone But I was not sure who was here Or what was there Or why I should fear When through the lying air Came a voice we share Cross over Cross over to the arms Of sweet sister rain She'll sing you a song Of love again Cross over cross over Mama cross overa Come walk on the good side Lover, Take my hand, cross over Cross over, cross over, We'll walk on the good side. Where is that boy Who laughed all day And those words of love He planned to say When his world turned dry And swept it all away? There were storms in the North Flames in the East Starvation ruled The guts of the beast When a voice from a leaf Whispered Here's your relief Cross over Cross over to the arms of Sweet papa sky He'll sing you songs Baby, do not cry Cross over cross over Mama cross over Come walk on the good side Lover, take my hand Cross over Walk on the good side (Solo) I shall descend To the fragrant field, Where the asphodel Is the moonbeam's yield The greenest flower Her petals sealed Or so we pretend. The north star falls Winter sky is clear The owl calls Do not fear The silent dream The crystal stream Cross over Cross over to the arms of sweet mama earth She sang you songs since Before your birth Cross over cross over Mama cross over Come walk on the good side Lover take my hand Cross over Cross over Walk on the good side it goes like this: Papa cross over Little sister Take my hand Cross over We're walking on the good side. i say that to you... Walking on the good side Little sister.......
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Memory 04:26
Memory Patrick Godfrey Copyright Apparition Music Inc. 2012 SOCAN Verse 1: If you want to know the truth, Ask Billy and Ruth, About Glencairn Avenue. That was Mark and me, Hiding up on the roof, Dropping water bombs on you. It was my friend Andy Who would ride in the dryer, At the laundromat with Stewey The Wart. And Runaway Randy set the fire, That burned down the fence and the fort. Chorus: Memory, memory, What will become of you and me? I closed my eyes, That world was gone, But the memory lives on. Verse 2: Well, Anna and Izzy, Jimmy and Sue, Stubby at the smoke shop, No book night for you. We were learning how to rumble, And shoot the boot, Boosting sunglasses, And juicy fruit. We trusted to our legs, The night that Orcky threw the eggs, Through the traffic at the punks outside the pool hall. We went running down the street, On our crazy flying feet, Through that Summer night, Laughing out ahead of them all. Chorus: Verse 3: Randy was a thief, I fed him bread and beef, That I swiped from the fridge at night. But Mum blamed Valentino Mageton and Wrapped a chain around the fridge, And locked it up tight. Old Lady Alexander, Shingle Geezer, Don't forget Old Lady Conn. Rainy afternoons playing games of Beezer, Swinging from the water pipes with nothing on. Chorus: Vers 4: Well Paddy and Betty, How do you do? Daniel Pociernicki's got the opera blues. Me? I'm walking to New Orleans with you, Playing Bach and trying to make this Harpsichord rock. Chorus:
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Bitter Street Patrick Godfrey Copyright Apparition Music Inc 2012 SOCAN Up on Bitter Street Where we often meet And that bitter sun falls down, On those bitter stones, those brittle bones, On the straw hats and on the crown. On Silent Avenue Where I wait for you As the silent night fills the town, She is there again, Lost in the world of men, Heart open, eyes down. Can you hear a teardrop falling? She is calling for you, She is calling for me too. Send down sweet love again To this bitter street. On the secret walk, Where young lovers talk, Sharing roses in Spring, Will they ever know The same cold wind that blows, On the farmer, and on the king? No, they have no care For the cool night air, Or for what Autumn will bring. She is watching them, She sees it all again, Holding hands, lingering. Can you hear a church bell ringing? She is singing for you, She is singing for me too. Send down sweet love again, To this bitter street. Here's to fortune, Here's to fame, Here's to the winners of the game. Here's to the losers; They stand alone, Another piece of skin and bone. Some plough the field, Some swing the sword, She loves the Earth, She fears the Lord, She waits alone, In the night, A silent heart, Who has taken flight, And rises slowly to the light. He said: "Come with me, We'll run free! We'll be the bravest lovers On the sea. The air is bright, The sky is blue, And I give my heart to you!" But he is gone, And comes no more, She stands waiting On the shore, She climbs the hill, Through the summer trees, Cicadas drone, She weeps alone, In the field of bees. By the city gate, She will stare and wait, As the river flows down below. She will never leave, She will stay and grieve, Her love of so long ago. Ravens in the sky, Banker staggers by, Beggar on the stairs Lies sleeping. She will never go, And we will never know, All the secrets She is keeping. A gentle breeze Sets the street lamp swaying. She is praying for you. She is praying for me too. Send down sweet love again To this bitter street.
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How Many Roads Patrick Godfrey Copyright Apparition Music Inc 2012 SOCAN You want my address? Here's how to spell my name. You should mail your mess to someone who feels the same. Me? I'm gonna throw my boots At your soul police Because I'm saving my message For those who seek release. How many roads? How many sleepless nights? How many shattered dreams Until we reach the light? All these songs Are filled with memory. How much compassion will you spare For those who grieve? How many roads? Kristen walked in through my kitchen door. She said, "I'm seeking prisoners, but there's one thing more. I've got to to find a way to even the score. And save those children from the war next door." How many roads? How many sleepless nights? How many shattered dreams Until we reach the light? All these songs All these memories. How much compassion will you spare For those who grieve? How many roads? I said: Kristen, I saw a girl out on the corner She looked a lot like you With her golden curls And her eyes cold steel blue She called me, she said Hey Mister, I know one thing that is true Hold on to your heart When love come through How many roads? How many sleepless nights? How many shattered dreams Before we reach the light? All these songs All these memories How much compassion will you share With those who grieve? How many roads? Now she sits waiting for the night Wondering how this all will end Loved by an enemy Or betrayed by a friend Fractured by confusion Left wandering in the dark Or freed of all illusion Just following the spark How many roads? How many sleepless nights? How many shattered dreams Until we reach the light? All these songs All this memory.. How much compassion will you share With those who grieve? How many roads? How many roads? How many roads? How many roads? How many roads?
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Life Is 05:12
Life Is Patrick Godfrey Copyright 2012 Apparition Music Inc SOCAN I know little baby Why you cry so hard This life is an illusion But where raindrops fall In your backyard Sweet flowers bloom In bright profusion There's the twining vine The columbine Ah, the fragrance of the rose Make a rhyme in Summertime You'll have a song to sing When that cold wind blows. In that cold wind In this changing world There are many needs So I planted 40 seeds We can leave 39 for charity But there's one strong seed For you from me Warm the soil with your laughter And water it with your tears A tree will grow hereafter It will shelter you in the coming years Shelter you And you will see How the Spring is born As the planet turns The young heart learns What the old soul knows Cherish the budding rose The perished bloom And the April snow Mama It's been many years Since I heard your laugh And just one visit In a dream We were walking down a silent path The night was dark The sky was clear And a new moon rose above Daphne and honeysuckle filled the air Underneath our feet Violets of love We were searching For a golden tree In a strange and distant home Where we could be free We climbed a shining hill Above the frozen land You held my hand And as we crossed the border The east wind rose, The magpies talked Our golden tree sang in the bleak disorder But as her branches swayed The sweet fruit rocked The sweet fruit rocked The sweet fruit rocked So I know little baby Why you laugh so hard This life it's no illusion Spring stars at night Autumn fire light The forest's deep seclusion Your Papa's arms Your Mama's charms These are great things that you know. But make a rhyme in Summertime You'll have a song to sing When the cold wind blows. When that cold wind blows. A song When the cold wind blows.
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The Weary Traveller Patrick Godfrey Copyright Apparition Music Inc. 2012 SOCAN Chorus: This is a song for the weary traveller Who rests between the sunset and the dawn. His dream is bright, His heart stays light He wakes up singing, "It's just another road, walk on." Verse 1: We heard the wolves out on the lake tonight. They were calling out to everyone around. Oooooooo…. How I love that ancient sound. Silhouettes of tires spinning Through the bugs and past those lonely doors. Dreams of moose and the red leaf maple, Star Lake, black rock, shining shore. Chorus: Verse 2: A starry night in Mexico, Up on a high plateau where cactus bloom. The air is cold, but there will be no snow. On the red rose outside my room. It's Christmas, and the bells are ringing, Through the hills, in the towns and in my heart. Children's voices, their sweet songs singing, But tomorrow comes, and the journey must start. Chorus: Verse 3: A silent night in the desert. Even the camels are asleep. The haunting voices of the whirlwinds rest, My thoughts travel slow and deep. There are pilgrims lost in Asia. There is dust beyond the edge of the red shift. It rises in the very image of a Sultan, Who rescues night from boredom as his parting gift. Chorus: Now I am alone, I practice magic. Ancient chords, secret scales and melodies. Counting beats, they are comic, some are tragic. Some might alarm, and some might please. But all this time the traveller lies in silence, Protected by his quilt of memories. The peaceful dreams on guard against dark violence, To his soul, his ankles and his knees. Chorus:
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Waiting For The Falling Rain Patrick Godfrey Copyright 2012 Apparition Music Inc. SOCAN The sky turns dark Clouds move in so slow You wonder how you got here Where you're going to go All the troubles in the world They're causing so much pain You just sit in the park Waiting for the falling rain Waiting for the falling rain Cause everyday You try to find your heart Sometimes it feels like you Dropped it at the start You think you can go back And pick it up again But your heart's so heavy Waiting for the falling rain I'm waiting Yes I'm waiting I am waiting Waiting waiting waiting Waiting for the falling rain Waiting for the rhythm of the falling rain Set me free Send me love again Yes I'm waiting I am waiting Waiting waiting waiting Waiting Waiting for the rhythm of the falling rain Oh, the night's so long I am weary for your song The tender words The sad refrain Through the aching night Come the healing rain I am waiting For that falling rain. Bring me the falling rain That rain When will the first drops fall When will my eyes be wet Why did you never call Why can't I forget Why do I search the clouds above Looking for love Why's my soul so dry Why can't I cry? I'm waiting for that rain Now, the wind is up The field begins to dance The trees are swaying The leaves are in a trance Kids get on their bikes Rushing to get home Cats head for the bushes I'm left here all alone I hear thunder in the hills And those distant echoes crash Now I feel a sudden chill I smell the lightning flash The air is sweet again My heart is beating fast The summer skies burst open The rain is here at last I have been waiting For this falling rain To set me free And let me love again I have been waiting For this sweet falling rain This sweet falling rain Rain rain rain rain This falling rain This sweet falling rain.
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Old Soul 04:57
Old Soul Patrick Godfrey Copyright 2012 Apparition Music Inc. SOCAN Old soul Old dream Old life Old love of mine Where did you go? Where did you go? I know the road was hard and long You could no longer sing your song My old soul Old soul Old soul of mine I know how it feels When the loneliness catches you Walking down the street Looking for something new But you're just lonely sad and blue Old soul I remember I remember I remember The old cedar tree With the stones for seats And the branches for the tiny cups of tea And the lilies by the lake And the walls falling down With every sip we'd take And the calves head for the shed When the thunder booms Roll past the town Making the sound Making that deep deep sound Like an old soul I remember I remember I remember How each night we would sit Side by side Sniffing the air Waiting for the tide Here come the gulls doing a slow float On that warm Summer wind Blowing in from somewhere We've never been My old soul Old dream Old life Old love of mine Where did you go? Where did you go? I know what it feels like When the silence catches up with you And you're just wondering what to do You walk down the street Everyone you greet says How do you do But you're just lonely sad and blue My old soul My old soul Hear the loons call through the Green Summer rain Feels like a cold front Is moving in again Sweet tomato Bright potato Sounds like love with a Dark tornado Let's pray the bus seats Hold on tight Keep Coboconk and Norland Safe tonight Old soul Old soul The flying rainbows The falling sun My old soul Old dream Old life Old love of mine Where did you go? Where did you go? Where did you go? Old soul Where did you go?

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released April 20, 2013

Artwork by Gail Bradshaw

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