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Counting Waves & others

by Ed VandenDool

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In your smile a saw a light and you were shining all around When you shone that light on me, it took me ten feet off the ground Took me ten feet off the ground Shine your light on me, shine your light Shine you light for all to see… shine your light on me In your voice I heard the sound of laughter and of joyful song Loving gentle sparkling tones, that lingered with me all day long They lingered with me all day long Come and sing to me.. come and sing for me Come and sing with me.. we’ll go dancing on the sea. In your face I saw the world and traveled to a distant place Of villages with children blessed within the beauty of your grace Within the beauty of your grace Shine your light on me , Come and sing with me We’ll going dancing on the sea In your eyes I saw a dream you were dancing on the sea In your eyes I saw a light come and shine your light on me In your eyes I saw a dream and you were dancing on the sea With laughing children all around, the gifts you gave them set them free The gifts you gave them set them free Come and dance with me , come and dance for me Come and dance , We’ll go dancing on the sea. How could anyone , say that you are anything but beautiful
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looking out across the water on reflections of the day that hard to find peace of mind may be coming back my way this summer breeze and seaside tease and waves that feel so fine a stolen glance a second chance in the fullness of time i fill my eyes with clear blue skies and feel the freedom in the air i just spent next month’s rent i can’t bring myself to care maybe now i’ve learned how to let go of what ain’t mine now i’m one step closer to that fullness of time but oh how many years it took oh how many tears it took lines i wrote that never seemed to rhyme but there’s an end to looking back there’s a new plan of attack recent understanding of the fullness of time the sound of wonder’s so loud i can’t hear my inner voice but it keeps rolling through my head like i don’t have a choice so i get to wondering if this voice is even mine or do i hear the echoes of the fullness of time some insist i’ve somehow missed the point of all this strife messengers of misery who complicate my life i think i’ll pass, no really please and thanks i’m doing fine i just stumbled headlong into the fullness of time
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Counting waves, counting tears, counting days, counting years Counting words and ways and loves and lives Days until that day arrives When all the things that I have seen And all the places I have been Become the road that I am on that lead me to where I belong Standing on this fortress shore that whispers to me cry no more Cast your cares and sorrows to the sea - Counting Waves Counting waves, counting tears, counting days, counting years Counting time and time that marches on Dreams I dreamed that now are gone Wondering what I’m sent here for So certain that there must be more Finding strength to bear this load And finding hope to walk this road Standing on this fortress shore that whispers to me cry no more Cast your cares and sorrows to the sea - Counting Waves “And he that counteth forty waves, while repeating: 'God is Most Great!' -- exalted be He -- God will forgive his sins, both past and future." Counting waves, counting tears, counting days, counting years Counting brothers, sisters, children friends Can I count on love that never ends Times I’ve asked the question why A million stars that fill our sky The one that I saw fall to earth That sang to me of my rebirth Standing on this fortress shore that whispers to me cry no more Cast your cares and sorrows to the sea - Counting Waves
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Sun rising slow in a wind swept sky Spirits soar over mountains high Drawn to this glory like birds we fly Carry me home in your love Baha’u’llah Abdu’l-Baha Allah’u’abha Carry me home in your love Over her hills and rivers wide Sailing for shore on a rising tide Safe to the harbour with you my guide Carry me home in your love Concourse calls through the wind blown trees Whispering souls on an ocean breeze A voice I hear calling softly, "please Carry me home in your love" When we come to this journey's end Hearts and souls to Thee commend Borne on the songs of beloved friends Carry me home in your love Baha’u’llah Abdu’l-Baha Allah’u’abha Carry me home in your love
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Chains 04:40
Blind man standing at the intersection she stops and offers some direction but she don't know where he wants to go she doesn't understand she has the say but he leads the way as he takes her by the hand Sirens wailing, rain is falling people dying, children calling standing proud and talking loud trying hard to hide your fear but no one sees you there at all no one has the ears to hear and if I could tear these chains away I would if I could tear these chains away I would if I could Traffic line spews filth and wealth down bay street frozen homeless faceless tears and cold feet fortunes made bills to be paid you'll have to stand in line settle down, you'll have your chance just as soon as I get mine and if I could tear these chains away I would if I could tear these chains away I would if I could Sabres rattle into battle spread some misery starving faces, shadows, traces of long lost dignity still you fight, you know you're right but look who's on your side burning down your own home town now where you gonna' hide and if I could tear these chains away I would if I could tear these chains away I would if I could Did you see this coming did you know what we had in store chained in darkness spirit crashing against a bolted door revelation shaking earth implodes to kingdom come rage against the specter of another dying son and if I could tear these chains away I would if I could tear these chains away I would if I could and if I could tear your chains away I would if I could tear your chains away I would if I could
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Sound Song 04:30
Hear the sound taking flight hear the word transform the darkness into light hear the children laugh and play and echo his delight at dawn's first light of day can you hear the children's voices as a whole new world rejoices in the day hear the song the great whales keep creations harmony within the deep the song bird sings, the eagle cries from the earth I hear a mighty song arise can you hear creation's voices as a whole new world rejoices in the day the lightning cracks, the skies they part I can hear so clear the beating of your heart the whistling wind, the rustling leaves the swirling churning raging crashing seas can you hear the raging voices as a whole new world rejoices in the day but the hungry weep, the guns still fire defiantly we call the truth a liar but truth remains fixed to this goal and whispers hope anew into my soul whispers hope anew into my soul whispers hope for me, whispers hope for you whispers hope anew into my soul can you hear the whispering voices as a whole new world rejoices in the day I can hear the whispering voices as a whole new world rejoices in the day the artists eyes, the poets phrase connect us to the glorious ancient of days I hear the voice, I hear the call I can hear so clear the glory of it all Can you hear the children's voices as a whole new world rejoices in the day can you hear creations voices as a whole new world rejoices in the day I can hear the whispering voices as a whole new world rejoices in the day I can hear the raging voices as a whole new world rejoices in the day I can hear, I can hear, I can hear a whole new day
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Abdu'l Baha 04:01
Eyes that watch this river run, slowly to the sea Now this place where you once stood, is calling out to me Eyes that call me to the cause and to a brand new day Empowered by their passion to find a better way Would that I could gaze upon, the things that you have seen Would that I could follow in the places you have been Abdul’Baha, Abdul’Baha Just a glimpse of glory you have seen Eyes that bear such fury, fan the flames of this wildfire Yet mirror the compassion of this broken heart’s desire Would that I could gaze upon, the things that you have seen Would that I could follow in the places you have been Abdul’Baha, Abdul’Baha Just a glimpse of glory you have seen Your eyes see all the sorrow this old world has ever known But cradled in their gentle glow, I do not feel alone Would that I could gaze upon, the things that you have seen Would that I could follow in the places you have been Abdul’Baha, Abdul’Baha Just a glimpse of glory I have seen
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you know they’re asking for one with warts and all a simple song sung from the heart truth be known i’m afraid to look inside and i don’t know where to start i suppose i could tell them all the truth that there ain’t no secret code truth be known it’s been such a long long time and i’m too far down the road the good and bad of a life of hanging on wins and losses all get blurred it seemed to be so important way back when now the lines are all obscured i suppose i could start another round of trying to find the reason why truth be known there’s no reason to be found so i’m not even going to try there’s a child whose dreams are coming true and one whose truth is told in dreams truth be known they’re the reason that i breathe and have been all my life it seems i suppose i should count my blessings then instead of banking on the past truth be known time can turn wise men to fools who think anything can last so i wonder if there’s something i might say that could lighten someone’s load just a word or two to help them on their way from someone too far down the road ain’t it funny how things turn out in the end how purpose redefines a man i hope you understand, i need to hear you laugh just to know that someone can i suppose i could tell them all the truth that there ain’t no secret code there’s just the time we spend with we chose to love as we travel down the road
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Family 04:07
I had hope for every dream you had I shed tears for when it all went bad I celebrated every time you won And when at last the day was done I prayed for each and everyone That God would smile on all you’ve done I’ve seen joy and I’ve seen sorrow In my children’s eyes, I can see tomorrow Faith and hope and love these shall remain I’ve kissed your soft cheek while you slept I’ve held you in my arms and wept And in my heart these things I’ve kept Your light is the love I see you are the world to me you are my family And when I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord your souls to keep and that you’ll rise to greet a brand new day that you’ll grow to be strong and true and shine God’s light on all you do that love will always see you thru Your light is the love I see you are the world to me you are my family Thru this struggle I have learned to live In failing I’ve learned to forgive in falling I have learned to rise again I’ve watched you when things fell apart I’ve watched you make a brand new start I’ve loved you still with all my heart Your light is the love I see you are the world to me you are my family I’ve watched you fly, I’ve watched you fall I’ve watched you dream dreams great and small Thru the hardest times, thru the finest years And looking back on these our days With shining eyes and hearts ablaze You’ve shown me in so many ways That you are my family. you are the world to me you are my family
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Aragon Mill 02:04
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Caledonia 03:57
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Going Home 03:48
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Cry now if you will restless tiny child I will sing a lullaby soft and sweet and mild Rest sweet child of mine, in a world where all is new Know the one who formed your cries is watching over you Tell us if you can, where have you been so long In what secret place was formed the heart that beats out your life song Rest sweet child of mine, in a world where all is new Know the one who formed your heart is watching over you These tender wrinkled hands grasp at all things new As we prayed your smile was made and your eyes were painted blue Rest sweet child of mine, in a world where all is new Know the one who formed your hands is holding on to you Ten thousand years he gathered stars with which to light your eyes Transformed the mighty ocean wind into your softest sighs Rest sweet child of mine, in a world where all is new Know the one who formed your eyes is watching over you He alone this life did give, and made your being whole Took my joy and hope and prayers and tears And formed of these your soul Rest sweet child of mine, in a world where all is new Know the one who formed your soul lives on inside of you
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They came for him in the morning, an hour before dawning The pale white moon was waning in the African sky The cell door flew wide open, they stood looking at him He saw no mercy in their hearts, no pity in their eyes As they took him and they bound him, tied his trembling hands behind him He felt his courage leave him, his manhood disappear His legs would not support him, so from the cell they dragged him He sobbed and screamed and cursed them in his loneliness and fear Chains, chains, chains, How many souls have died in freedom's name To some it is a way of life, to others just a word To some it is a snow-white dove, to some a bloody sword But until the last chains fall, freedom will make slaves of us all With faces closed and hidden the white guards walked beside him Indifferent to his pleading - they'd been down this path before But other eyes were watching, other ears were listening Other hearts beat with him in his final desperate hour From the darkness of that prison came the sound of his brothers singing Courage, their voices told him, you do not walk alone From their cells beyond the shadow he heard their voices echo As in love and pride and sorrow they sang his spirit home Chains, chains, chains, How many souls have died in freedom's name To some it is a way of life, to others just a word To some it is a snow-white dove, to some a bloody sword But until the last chains fall, freedom will make slaves of us all Their song of hope and freedom, it rang inside that prison It beat against the iron bars and crashed against the stone As in their fear and hate they hung him, the last sound that filled his being Was his brothers singing, singing his spirit home Courage, brother, you do not walk alone We shall walk with you and sing your spirit home
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The Borders 03:20

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This album contains songs from both the Counting Waves by Ed VandenDool, and Singing the Spirit Home which Ed recorded with Bill Crawford. Find out more at www.edvandendool.com

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released October 8, 2014

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Ed VandenDool Brantford, Ontario

Ed VandenDool is a singer / songwriter from Southern Ontario Canada. His songs reflect a personal journey that has taken him around the world. He has performed in India, Israel and China as well as at Summer Festivals in Eastern Canada and in Canada's Arctic. His music is an intensely personal celebration of life, love and the wonders of the world. visit www.edvandendool.com ... more

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