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Girl in Blue
04:41
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Girl in Blue
I met a girl some years ago she didn’t change my life
Who I was she did not question just a man with doubts and passion
She gave her love to me our friendship became strong
The way she showed her care told me where I belong
Proudly she stood at my side that sunny day in May
I’m singing about you my lovely dream in blue
I met my girl some years ago she helped me make some changes
To make our journey of love solid for the future in all places
And when I cause you pain the only thing I can do
Is feel a shamed; transform the hurt to love so pure and true
I met my girl some years ago the big change that I went through
She turned my doubt into love for that little Girl in Blue
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Welcome Friends
03:11
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Welcome Friends
To be a friend and have a friend
The first steps that we take to get and give
No matter where you are how close or far
A friend is always their taking care
Friendship means that you have put
Somebody else before yourself
Now I have learned throughout the years
To share a caring friendship it’s better than a love affair
Friendship has no law or rule friendship has no season
Friendship has no duty no rhyme not even reason
That is why we all know
Friendship can hurt or give us pain
We realize the strongest part
Friendship says; in good and bad times, love
I’ve my light in darkened days
My shining shield of livelong friends
Now I just want to say to you
Welcome, friends are the key of true love that never ends
Friendship has no law or rule friendship has no season
Friendship has no duty no rhyme not even reason
I’ve my light in darkened days
My shining shield of livelong friends
Now I just want to say to you
Welcome, friends are the key of true love that never ends
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Little Boy
04:08
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A Little Boy
There came a little boy from the other side of the ocean
Making his first steps in the city in his pocket just a dime and emotion
Tried to survive on what he knew in his journey, how he grew
Between millions of people black and white, he found his way
He became a man with all his doubts, this struggle made him stay
Tried to survive with what he knew, his future got a view
It changed his life he got the clue, his steps made the sun rise high
That made the birth of a new soul, with strength reaching to the sky
In his pocket he still has a dime, his hands and eyes are new
For the future he is all set, given what he’s gone through
He did survive what we see it was meant to be
It changed his life he got the clue, his steps made the sun rise high
That made the birth of a new soul, with strength reaching to the sky
In his pocket he still has a dime, his hands and eyes are new
For the future he is all set, given what he’s gone through
He did survive what we see, it was meant to be….
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Christmas time in New York
Christmas time in New York watching falling snow
Coming from the singing night gentle and polite
Every flake moved by the wind following its way
Changing people and the city in a white and happy play
Children with shiny sparkling eyes and little red cheeks
Their arms raised up to the sky try catching the flakes floating by
Christmas time in New York watching falling snow
Coming from the singing night gentle and polite
Christmas time in New York watching falling snow
With gloves, hat and winter coat people walking slow
I hope the change remains for good after the snow has gone
And the singing darkness keeps us smiling on
Christmas time in New York watching falling snow
Coming from the singing night gentle and polite.
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Here I Am
03:29
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Here I am
Some thoughts of mine that you should know
You raised me up a long time ago
I couldn’t forget what it meant to me
Now I hope I can make you something to see
I didn’t know if it was gentle or fair
Strong you showed your care
And with many different ways you said
Here I am, here I am
It took some time before I understood
Like the confusion of Times Square
Where in the end everyone finds his way
To be a man, to be a man, ready for anywhere.
Now I’m always on my way
Thanks for putting music in my DNA
The least I can do, is make it up to you
Here I am with the melody of my heart
I know you’ll understand my melody
It’s my way to send my love to you
Here we are just you and me just you and me
With the melody of my heart
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That Little Place
03:38
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Everybody everyone carrying around his little place
Where he’s born the fingerprint drawn upon his face
That little sprinkling of color in his words give him a flag
No one can see, anyone can feel: you’re from here; I’m from there
It’s that square from which we know where the wind comes from, where it will go
When you mention its name, you get that smile and close your eyes, the memory lingers a while
Everybody everyone carrying around his little place
Where he’s born the fingerprint drawn upon his face
That little sprinkling of color in his words give him a flag
No one can see, anyone can feel: you’re from here, I’m from there
It’s that square from which we know where the wind comes from, where it will go
When you mention its name, you get that smile and close your eyes, the memory lingers a while
Everybody everyone carrying around his little place
Where he’s born the fingerprint drawn upon his face
The drawing makes us special no reason to hide
The beauty of our place gives us pride
You’re from here; I’m from there
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Wake - Up Call
03:27
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Anyone hear the wake up call? Ringing for you and me
Anyone hear the wake up call? It’s time for us to see
Once pleasant views are changing
Sheep, trees and mountains from far
Have been replaced by yellow cranes
Food chains concrete, tar
The earth took years changing coal and leaves
Into shiny stones, silver and gold
Used for love, war and industry
Oil leaving waters dead and cold
Anyone hear the wake up call?
Let’s go to work and learn
Anyone heard the wake up call?
It’s time to give back to the world in return
It can be done we must learn to change
Our decisions, values and portions
Share and not strip the oceans
Anyone hear the wake up call?
For intelligence and imagination
Anyone hear the wake up call?
Don’t leave it to the next generation
Ring…ring…ring…
Hello? Who is this?
Good morning Sir! Room service
This is your wake up call have a nice day. Thank You!
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Central Park
02:33
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Here we are enjoying his master’s voice
From the beauty of leaves and playing dogs
In the middle of the world and its noise
The band of turtles and frogs
In the morning a choir of birds
On the roof of the castle, he leads them all
Waking the squirrels and all their friends
The bird with his red beak, the cardinal’s call
We enjoy the park revel in its soul
Lennon’s Strawberry Fields and Alice
The Mall and Great Lawn, where people are playing
Rowing on the lake, going, staying
We give it back when sunset comes
To the squirrels and their friends
Searching for food and shelter
Then resting and waiting for the moon
They enjoy the park revel in its soul
Lennon’s Strawberry Fields and Alice
The Mall and Great Lawn, tells their story
Play and swim till morning’s glory
We enjoy the park with his soul
Lennon’s Strawberry Fields and Alice
Singing a song simple and true
Central Park,” We Love You”
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Freedom
04:09
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Many pictures are taken of the women in green in front of me
In her hand the torch of Freedom at my back “The Tragedy”
Let the fire of freedom light up all the world
No matter the gender or race around the world is our mission
Keep the words alive Freedom of speech and religion
Let the fire of Freedom give us its strength
Freedom comes not without a price, it is paid with blood and tears
Use it wise, use it strong, keep its value for our children
Does Freedom drive 150 miles an hour? Or do all what the laws may say?
Wisdom provides the answer and keeps the enemy of Freedom at bay
Let’s keep the fire of Freedom focused with the lens of our heart
Freedom comes not without a price; it is paid with blood and tears
Use it wise, use it strong, keep its value for us al
Let’s keep the fire of Freedom light up all the world
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It is You
04:57
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I wrote these words for you to know
That I am waiting, here for you, to see what I can do
Besides my wish to love and care
While giving space to find your self, I’m always there
It will take time for me and you
But on your way I wish you signs to help you through
When you’re alone or when you cry
It’s only you who knows the answer to your “Why”
It is you who needs the love
It is you who needs to be embraced
It is you who needs the love
I only want to see the smile back on your face
The answer how, yes you will find
You may look back, but don’t forget to keep the love in mind
Then put yourself in front of you
Take that step and face to face say I love you
The darkness lifts as spring arrives
And winter’s skin is shed you shine, you came alive
So at the end look in the sky
The sun will rise and don’t forget to give a smile
It is you who needs the love
It is you who needs to be embraced
It is you who needs the love
I only want to see the smile back on your face
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Love and Friends
04:09
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Beautiful people, all hand in hand
Race, color, gender love and friends forever
The sun gives its friendship
Everyone sharing this affection we will all be together one day
Love knows no discrimination or an inner revolution
Love no uniform, color or style
Love let it be your birthday present
Love shared with music and a candle
The moment we can show love life will be easier to handle
Release the bells of love let the chimes begin
Grief will disappear let the sunshine in
Love don’t give it a name
Love we are all the same
Let us be together, look into the light
Love is on the horizon, inscribed in pure white
Love and friends forever, love yes friends
Forever love; so might it be…
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A Smile
02:59
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It’s about a different beat in life
It’s about a goal and motivation
It’s about the answer to a need
It’s about a time without condition
It’s about a journey doesn’t matter where
It’s about a heartfelt belief
To say thanks without a word
Let’s put the hands together for them
Give something back to those who can’t
And the ones we’ll always remember….
It’s about the greatest thing we learn
It’s about their dream and realization
It’s about their love without return
It’s about that falling leaves remain
It’s about that necessary rhythm
It’s about that little smile on a beautiful face
How many hands it’s going to take
Take a day, to let them know how
It’s their pulse dreams do come true
Let’s clap our hands and take a bow
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New York Blues
03:47
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I’m sitting on the Westside of my beloved New York
Trying to give direction to my doubts and passion
My thoughts are moving as waves against the stream
Feeling tears of crying for all who belong to this dream
The city has given her love Central Park and Cedar-Hill
Emotions came through with an endless thrill
I’m sitting on the Westside of my beloved New York
Trying to find a way to let the happiness stay
We always, and always will remember your love, sweet and tender
Saved in our hearts for now and forever
I’m sitting on the Westside of my beloved New York
Trying to find the guide for my doubts and pride
Let’s take my horn and all our things you and me
And change destiny wherever that may be.
We always will remember your love, sweet and tender
Saved in our hearts for now and for ever
We always will remember your love, sweet and tender
Saved in our hearts for now and for ever
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Henk van Twillert Netherlands
Henk van Twillert is a versatile saxophonist who plays his baritone, in such a way it goes through vaines and touches the soul! His genre is diverse; Classic, World Music, Jazz and many other styles are part of his oeuvre. Playing solo, with an orchestra, with the Vento do Norte Saxophone Ensemble, with the quartet or with the piano; in a small church or a city theatre, everything is possible. ... more
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