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COMMON DREAM
For
her 18th album, Rita MacNeil turns a spiritual corner. An
eclectic blend of Gospel that sways from country/bluegrass to
the celebratory sounds of revival.
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song titles for lyrics, play icons for Real Audio sound clips
 Track
Listing & Sound Clips
1.
Common Dream
2. He's Leading Me On
3. Peace In The Valley
4. Sweet Wisdom
5. Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody
6. A Little Understanding
7. When We Overcome
8. Lucky Old Sun
9. Take Comfort
10. Speaks To My Soul
11. You Never Know
12. Angels
13. Today It Is Yours (Angie's Song)
14. Higher Power
15. I Shall Not Walk Alone
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He's
Leading Me On
Oh the
Lord is my shepherd
He's leading me on
I have to admit it
Sometimes I'm not strong
I fall down into darkness
I rise up into light
When I learn of his goodness
I tremble inside
He has
won many battles
He has seen every side
He has given his blessing
Whenever we ask
I kneel down when I'm praying
I rise up in his joy
And I feel all the comfort
He brings to my soul
And
when you feel like your spirit
Is touching the sky
You know there's a heaven
In the sweet bye and bye
I am
well on my journey
He's been there all along
And I take time to listen
He'll carry me home
He'll make good on his promise
When we all gather 'round
In a circle unbroken
In a glorious song
And
when you feel like your spirit
Is touching the sky
You know there's a heaven
In the sweet bye and bye
And
when you feel like your spirit
Is touching the sky
You know there's a heaven
In the sweet bye and bye
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Higher
Power
I'm
gonna go
To a Higher Power
I'm gonna go
Straight to the Lord
He comforts me
In my waking hours
Watch over me
If You please
If You please
When I
awake
On Sunday morning
I see the sun
Shine through the trees
It causes me
To be humble
Watch over me
If You please
If You please
Take me
to
That Higher Power
And let the light
Shine over me
All my years
All my sorrow
Set me free
If You please
If You please
All my
life
You have followed
Every step
Every day
In the arm
Of Your power
Watch over me
If You please
If You please
I'm
gonna go
To a Higher Power
I'm gonna go
Straight to the Lord
He comforts me
In my waking hours
Watch over me
If You please
If You please
I'm
gonna go
To a Higher Power
I'm gonna go
Straight to the Lord
He comforts me
In my waking hours
Watch over me
If You please
If You please
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Today
It Is Yours (Angie's Song)
So
you've come to stand
In the garden today
With a promise of love
You'll be off on your way
And the road you will take
Will be one that is new
It will carry wisdom
It will carry you
So be
kind in your words
Be kind in your ways
May your hearts be open
Each and every day
And the love that you share
Be the love that will stay
May if keep you safe
If you lose your way
For we
know the good
That angels can do
And we've seen the goodness
In people like you
So whatever storm
You have to walk through
Oh remember he will watch over you
So
today it is yours
When tomorrow is past
In you book of dreams
May this memory last
And for all who came
To wish you both well
Know that there was joy
In the tears that fell
For we
know the good
That angels can do
And we've seen the goodness
In people like you
So whatever storm
You have to walk through
Oh remember he will watch over you
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Take
Comfort
I can
now well imagine how this came to be
How a glimpse of your darkness brought the changes we see
Yet for all of the sadness you spread just like fire
We are moved by the spirit that rose from the night
Now I
no longer trust the sea when it's calm
The sky when it's blue or the heart of all man
Or the birds flying high or the peace that I knew
But I know in my life I take comfort in you
I can
weep for a neighbor I can weep for a friend
And I'll cry for the goodness you've taken away
But there's one other journey we'll all meet again
Carry home all the weary to peace once again
Now I
no longer trust the sea when it's calm
The sky when it's blue or the heart of all man
Or the birds flying high or the peace that I knew
But I know in my life I take comfort in you
There's
a bell in the city that chimes around noon
And a choir that's singing a song I once knew
I will take time to listen for it's there I'll take heart
And take comfort in others when the hours grow dark
Now I
no longer trust the sea when it's calm
The sky when it's blue or the heart of all man
Or the birds flying high or the peace that I knew
But I know in my life I take comfort in you
Now I
no longer trust the sea when it's calm
The sky when it's blue or the heart of all man
Or the birds flying high or the peace that I knew
But I know in my life I take comfort in you
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Common
Dream
If we
could open our hearts like we open a book
Let all our feeling be honest and true
If the ways of the world could change and amend
Where children are walking it's peaceful again
It's a
common dream that fills the air
In every voice that's heard in every prayer
It's a simple smile that can't be bought
It's the chain of love that can't be lost
If the
sweet sound of music could always be heard
Every age would find meaning in something that's good
If we could rise when we've fallen and be sure of our path
No fear of tomorrow and no looking back
It's a
common dream that fills the air
In every voice that's heard in every prayer
It's a simple smile that can't be bought
It's the chain of love that can't be lost
If kind
words were chosen and spoken each day
With the courage of angels we could all find our way
If for one stolen moment this really could be
There is no greater power than when we believe
It's a
common dream that fills the air
In every voice that's heard in every prayer
It's a simple smile that can't be bought
It's the chain of love that can't be lost
It's a
common dream that fills the air
In every voice that's heard in every prayer
It's a simple smile that can't be bought
It's the chain of love that can't be lost
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Speaks
To My Soul
I've
heard a voice from the sun and a voice from the rain
And a voice from a wind that blows
There are so many people who walk this earth
Who sometimes feel alone
I've
seen yesterday's rain, felt yesterday's pain
And love that just won't die
And as I turn the pages, Old Rock of Ages
Speaks to my soul somehow
And
there comes a time you have to walk slow
Be true to your heart wherever you go
And if you believe what you can't deny
The power, the love, will take you through life
I've
seen the sky when it's blue and the moon peeping through
And the rivers that roll on by
And the burden of truth on the face of the youth
Who were called away to war
I've
seen yesterday's child wearing yesterday's smile
And hope that just won't die
And as I turn the pages Old Rock of Ages
Speaks to my soul somehow
And
there comes a time you have to walk slow
Be true to your heart wherever you go
And if you believe what you can't deny
The power, the love will take you through life
Yes
there comes a time you have to walk slow
Be true to your heart wherever you go
And if you believe what you can't deny
The power, the love will take you through life
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When
We Overcome
If you
have a moment today of your time
Will you give your blessings to all of mankind
To walk in your good grace is what it will take
To break through the darkness and free us again
The
climb up the mountain grows harder each year
Where once there was goodness now there is fear
Glory of heaven grant us your peace
Watch over this world while night brings us sleep
Choirs
of angels singing on high
Bring in the morning with a chorus of song
Lift all the spirits where burden has won
There will be singing when we overcome
It's
hard to imagine a world where there's peace
And gentle persuasion can settle our deeds
We live in the promise when that day will come
Sweet rejoicing when we live as one
Choirs
of angels singing on high
Bring in the morning with a chorus of song
Lift all the spirits where burden has won
There will be singing when we overcome
Choirs
of angels singing on high
Bring in the morning with a chorus of song
Lift all the spirits where burden has won
There will be singing when we overcome
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Sweet
Wisdom
Dresses
my mother wore were never of silk
Places where she would go, it wouldn't fit in
But I remember, cold days turned to spring
Just to know she was there when I'd walk in
Living
the simple life, you work with your hands
Watching the years go by and never complain
Oh I remember the beads on your brow
Father you're resting, it's all over now
Oh
looking back, the years have flown
Oh sweet wisdom, had I known
And if we could see inside each other's hearts
Would it make a difference, would we understand
Find no resistance, just love, joy and peace
Watching
how you've grown can I recall
Did I make a difference, did I do it right?
Remember your wisdom, it will serve you well
Life is a short time, oh you never can tell
Oh
looking back, the years have flown
Oh sweet wisdom, had I known
And if we could see inside each other's hearts
Would we make a difference, would we understand
Find no resistance, just love, joy and peace
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A
Little Understanding
You
don't have to walk through the fire to know that it burns
You don't have to have your heart broken to know that it hurts
And you don't have to stand in a war to know it's wrong
But with little understanding,
If we go a little deep
See
what others see
Feel what others feel
Then maybe we can build a bridge that heals
You
don't have to ride in a storm to know that it's rough
You don't have to climb the mountain to know that it's tough
And you don't have to hold a newborn to believe
But
with a little understanding,
If we go a little deep
See what others see
Feel what others feel
Then maybe we can build a bridge that heals
Build a
bridge that heals
One step at a time
Go a little deep
And maybe we will find
A little understanding once in a while
You
don't have to fly with the eagles to see the sky
You don't have to hold the teardrop to know that if falls
And you don't have to follow the rainbow to find your dreams
But
with a little understanding,
If we go a little deep
See what others see
Feel what others feel
Maybe we can build a bridge that heals
Build a
bridge that heals
One step at a time
Go a little deep
And maybe we will find
A little understanding once in a while
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You
Never Know
You
never know when you're gonna need some old time religion
You never know when you're gonna need some old fashioned prayer
You never know when you're gonna need a shoulder to lean on
Oh from what I see and what I hear
The time is close at hand
So get
up in the morning put your feet on the floor
And sing Halleluiah
Put a smile on your face before you even walk out the door
Give it up, give it up in the name of sweet salvation
It's a step away to a better day
Troubles come no more
You
never know when the wind will blow and change your direction
You never know when the tide will turn and spin you around
You never know when the rain will fall and leave you dejected
From what they say He's on His way
The train is leaving town
So get
up in the morning put your feet on the floor
And sing Halleluiah
Put a smile on your face before you even walk out the door
Give it up, give it up in the name of sweet salvation
It's a step away to a better day
Troubles come no more
You
never know when the word will come to climb up the mountain
You never know when the trumpeter comes calling you home
You never know if you turn around and meet unexpected
But from where we sit and where He stands
It's time to praise the Lord
So get
up in the morning put your feet on the floor
And sing Halleluiah
Put a smile on your face before you even walk out the door
Give it up, give it up in the name of sweet salvation
It's a step away to a better day
Troubles come no more
So get
up in the morning put your feet on the floor
And sing Halleluiah
Put a smile on your face before you even walk out the door
Give it up, give it up in the name of sweet salvation
It's a step away to a better day
Troubles come no more
You
never know, you never know
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