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The Music In Me
03:47
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I took my own time finding rhythm and rhyme, to free the music in me
Right from the start I knew in my heart - this was the place to be
Following a trend sends me right round the bend, I just need that swing to motor
What first seemed a chore although never a bore, it’s now the thing that I go to
Don’t get me wrong jazz is just like a song, so what time does the tune start?
When patterns and scales just make me derail, I hear the music in my heart
Ain’t it a struggle when you’re hearing a muddle
Don’t wait for that puzzle to end
Tune in my friend and listen to the music in me
I took tiny steps and listened to Wes, it’s more important to have feel
I must confess I’ve been drawn to the test, but I decided to get real
Play a hundred notes to impress a few folks, I wouldn’t shake a lick at
It’s no disgrace to play with some space, expression’s the thing I will stick at
As we come to an end I will thank all my friends, for the fun and the laughter
So cut out the stress, this music invests, go play a Grand Master at chess
Instead of than pondering those quantum mechanics
Just take a jazz breath and then baby don’t panic
Join in my friend and listen to the music in me
Where used to tell the difference between major and minor
Now there’s 83 modes plus Aeolian Flat Fiver
Relax my friends and listen to the music in me!
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Haven't We Met
04:52
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I've ordered some rain for tomorrow
The sky will be sunny but wet
And out of nowhere you're suddenly there
And I say, "Pardon me, haven't we met?"
I've ordered some sunshine with showers
And I've got my scenery set
Right there with a thump our umbrellas gonna bump
And I say, "Pardon me, haven't we met?"
Accidents can happen
And into one I'm gonna slide
There's a good chance to get my hands
On a little romance when two hearts collide
And I know that's just how it happened
When Romeo met Juliet
Somewhere I've read old Romeo said
He said "Pardon me"
He said "Pardon me"
He said "Pardon me, haven't we met?"
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Pools
08:23
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The heatwave
The shimmering haze bedazzling
I see mountains and trees
A vineyard
A rocky path snakes and smoulders
It drops down below me
Dive into that pool
Into something cool
Cool against my skin
Do I dare? Do I dive in?
The heat haze
Do I see a lake, a pond, a pool?
In the absence of breeze
The sun beats
Upon my head and my shoulders
Then drops down below me
Dive into that pool
Into something cool
Cool against my skin
Do I dare? Do I dive in?
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4. |
Sandalia Dela
03:11
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A Sandalia dela
Ficou pulada de tanto sambar
As cadeiras dela
Ficaram doendo de tanto ginger
A havaiana dela
Ficou surrada de tanto sambar
A sandalia dela
Ficou pulada de tanto sambar
As cadeiras dessa nega
Ficaram doendo de tanto ginger
A havaiana dela
Ficou surrada de tanto sambar
E carnaval chegou
Tristeza terminou
Sao tres dias para gente sambar
Deixa a nega se acabar
A Sandalia dela
Ficou pulada de tanto sambar
As cadeiras dela
Ficaram doendo de tanto ginger
A havaiana dela
Ficou surrada de tanto sambar
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Playground
05:50
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What kind of game shall we play today? Down at the playground around our way
King of the castle, the swings and slide, big metal horse we both can ride
I’ve many friends but they’re not like you, I hope you like me too
Come play a game in the playground with me
Come and we can play all day
What kind of songs shall we sing today? Now that we’ve moved on from yesterday
You sing a tune and I’ll harmonise, Forget the words we’ll just improvise
The others stare but I just don’t care, pretend that they aren’t there
Come sing a song in the playground with me, Come and we can sing all day
When we’re fully grown
I get my way then you’ll be my own – I know that
I don't want to play this game alone
At the close of play
I get so sad when you go away – won’t you promise me that
you will play this game with me?
What kind of game shall we play today? Never too old for a song they say
Music’s a playground for all to use, Laughter and joy that we all can choose
Still having fun as we pass our time, and all because you’re mine
Love is the musical playground we’ve made
Love is our game and we play it all day
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6. |
Nothing Like You
01:32
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Nothing like you has ever been seen before
Nothing like you existed in days of yore
Never were lips so kissable / Never were eyes so bright
I can’t believe it’s possible / You give me such delight
Nothing can match / The rapture of your embrace
Nothing can catch / The magic that’s in your face
You’re like a dream come true / Something completely new
Nothing like you has ever been seen before
Nothing like you
Nothing like you has ever been mine before
Kisses I’ve known / But none so divine before
No one has your magnificence / Who can describe your charm
I’d like to make my residence / Forever in your arms
I never knew / How wonderful life could be
No-one but you / Could ever do this to me
Call me a fool in love / One thing I’m certain of
Nothing like you has ever been seen before
Nothing like you
Nothing like you
Nothing like you has ever been seen before
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7. |
September Second
07:52
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Strange, how a year can come and go
This time last year, you were in my arms
September second
The future beckoned
Then you were gone
Far away
Much sooner than I reckoned
This time last year
In the sun
The days were so slow
A bright tomorrow
Began a journey never-ending in your arms
Gone, but not forgotten love.
I have returned, a year’s gone by
Thinking of you, memories replay
That one September, I will remember
How love can soon
Fade away
Become a dying ember
This time last year, In the sun
The days were so slow
A bright tomorrow
Began a journey never-ending in your arms
Gone, but not forgotten love.
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8. |
West Coast Blues
04:55
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Let’s move out to the West Coast
The breeze is so cool out on the West Coast
Sea is so clear blue past the beach line
Let’s take time to play, hire a
Boat and sail away
We’re all done with the rat race
Feeling the warm sun on a cold face, Knocking the
Dust out of our sand shoes, going to
Look out for some cool hues
We know the way to San Jose and so we
Won’t waste time let’s go today, we both can
Head out to the West Coast, loving the colour of the blues
When we set sail from the West coast
Seekng the blue whale on the west coast
Agua do Marco on the radio
The dolphins will play when we both cast away
We’ll look out for that beach house, Could it be
David’s hard-to reach house
Cause we’re all done with the rat race
Feeling the warm sun on a cold face
We’ll set a course for Catalina then we’ll
Wave good bye, so long, be seein’ ya, looking out
East onto the West coast, loving the colour of the blues
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9. |
O Gato Molhado
03:14
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Meu pequeno tigre
Parado-ai na chuva
parece mais uma lontra
Como-isso e bom tambem
Voce quer ficar molhado?
Os outros nao querem!
numa toalha quentinha
Me promete nao rosnar
Meu gatinho bobo
De pele sedoso
bebendo água suja
(Voce) pode me explicar?
se aconchegue gatinho
ficar junto a lareira
somente meu tigrinho
Parado na chuva
Oh my little tiger
Standing in the rain
Looking like an otter
With a spiky mane
Why you wanna go get wet?
Other cats don't I bet
Wrap you in a nice warm towel
Stop you going on the prowl
Meu gatinho bobo
De pele sedoso
bebendo água suja
I wish you could explain
Not a cosy kit-cat
By the fire's where it's at
Just a little tiger
Standing in the rain
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10. |
Sunday In New York
04:15
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New York on Sunday,
Big City taking a nap!
Slow down, it's Sunday!
Life's a ball, let it fall in your lap!
If you've got troubles,
Just take them out for a walk.
They'll burst like bubbles
In the fun of a Sunday In New York!
You can spend time without spending a dime,
Watching people watch people pass!
Later you pause, and in one of those stores
There's that face next to yours in the glass!
Two hearts stop beating,
You're both too breathless to speak!
Love smiles her greeting,
Then the dream that has seen you thru the week
Comes true on Sunday In New York!
New York on Sunday,
Big City taking a nap!
Slow down, it's Sunday!
Life's a ball, let it fall in your lap!
And if you've got troubles,
Go take them out for a walk.
They'll burst like bubbles
In the fun of a Sunday In New York!
You can spend time without spending a dime
Watching people watch people pass!
Later you pause, and in one of those stores
There's that face next to yours in the glass!
Two hearts stop beating,
You're both too breathless to speak!
Love smiles her greeting,
Then the dream that has seen you through the week
Comes true on Sunday In New York!
Comes true on Sunday In New York!
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11. |
Travelling Home
05:04
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Played my heart out all night long and I
Reached the end of my song
Now I am travelling home again
It’s getting really late
Should I stop? Take a break?
I just keep on travelling home
Driving down the lonely motorway
The sun comes up on another day
Imagining your tired and smiling face
Not long now till I reach our doorstep
I keep on moving down the line
Trying just to take my time
Cause you need me safe at home
I’ve been here so many times before
But silence lay behind the door
Feels so good to see you waiting there
Patiently as I reach our doorstep
Your strong arms are open wide and the loving light burns inside
I’m so glad I travelled home again
And I will always travel home
Cos you keep me travelling home.
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Wendy Kirkland Chesterfield, UK
"Mellow and stylish" - Sunday Times
"One of the great unsung heroines of British Jazz" - The
JazzMann
“The start of much deserved recognition.” Alan Barnes
“High quality, entertaining music.” Jim Mullen
“Her superb musicianship means I always look forward to the next time!” Roger Beaujolais
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