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So Close

by Sparrows Rising

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Get Over It 03:51
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You did it again…made a mountain from a molehill, petty stuff You gotta rise above. As you navigate your way Through another weary day, Remember these words: An uphill battle is easier with nothing on your back. CHORUS: Yeah, you gotta get over it… gotta get over, gotta get over, gotta get over it. You gotta shrug it away. Yeah, you gotta get over it… gotta get over, gotta get over, gotta get over it. And seize the day. Heal your heart, mend your mind, and climb your climb… Get over it. VERSE 2: It's driving you mad…irritations and frustrations adding up And you've had enough As you try to push on through It just chips away at you Remember these words: An uphill battle is harder when you waste your breath. ~CHORUS~ BRIDGE: Grudges and troubles, things get so muddled They'll tear you up inside You best let them go, or before you know You're swallowed up by bitterness and pride ~CHORUS~
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Take This With You 03:25
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VERSE 1: May the road rise to meet you, and the sun kiss your face May there always be a miracle waitin just to bless your day Life won't always hand you roses, don’t let it get ya down Keep your eyes on what your goal is, and your feet on solid ground Take this with you...where you go CHORUS: You are loved, loved, loved, loved, loved, loved You are loved, yeah you are (Repeat) VERSE 2: Might you walk courageously, through the valley of your doubt Might you always strive to just keep, believing in yourself When the trouble comes and it will, hold your head up high Shine your light as bright as you can, til your trouble passes by And always know ~CHORUS~ BRIDGE: Life won’t always be hard But when it is, don’t forget who you are And the fact that you are Looooooved, loooooved ...You’re great, don't ever lose sight of that
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Father Help Me 04:38
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V1: Father, can You hear me? I am hurting, I need You now. Father, please be near me. I need to feel Your strength somehow. PRECHORUS: I am afraid, lost and dismayed, I am broken. I feel so drained, I’ve got nothing left to say, I am empty. CHORUS: I cry out, I cry out: help me I cry out, I cry out: help me V2: Lord, my hope has failed me I can’t seem to lift my head. Lord, my pain’s derailed me I can’t seem to leave my bed. PRECHORUS, then CHORUS BRIDGE: I cry out both night and day Incline Your ear to hear me pray My soul is troubled and my heart is in a battle I’m as good as dead. I am tattered, I am tired I am worn and uninspired. They say You don’t give us more than we can handle But I’m right on the edge. END: I cry out, I cry out Help Me I cry out, I cry out Help Me
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Acceptance 03:10
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VERSE 1: My hair is in knots I've had negative thoughts and I'm questioning every small thing My house isn’t clean I'm so tired I could scream But at the tips of my toes I will sing CHORUS: This is me, in all of my splendor I have struggles, I have issues, I surrender I'm a big ole mess… But so are you We're all complicated We are flawed and we are frayed and we are faded But we do our best, deserve nothing less...than acceptance VERSE 2: At times I feel blue, I’ve anxieties too Exhaustion’s my only repose But I wake up each day and press on anyway And try not to dwell on the lows ~CHORUS~ BRIDGE: There are days when I’m barely treading water And the world won't cut me any slack But I keep my head up and don't bother Worrying who's at my back Cuz this is me, in all of my splendor I am bruised, I am scarred, I’m a little tender But I’m doing my best And so are you We all do what we can It’s a long and windy road but in the end... ...we need acceptance
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Symphony 04:08
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VERSE 1: I can feel You move in Every inch of my soul and I can tell You’re wanting me change I know that this music Is only what You make of it and I, I know the notes are prearranged CHORUS: So use my voice to sing Your melody I’ll sing it as you please I make the choice to live Your symphony Cuz it brings me to my knees When this life is hard on me I find in You, sweet harmony VERSE 2: I've seen the way You polish Even sharpest edges When I present my flaws in honesty And I know You are able to Shine in all I say and do, and Mold me in to what You see in me. ~CHORUS~ BRIDGE: You know my heart You have from the very start and You know just where I’m headed I sometimes forget that My every regret, that You forgive and forget it ~CHORUS~
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Lullaby (It Is Well) 03:28
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VERSE 1: Sweet baby, night is here As the dark surrounds you, have no fear CHORUS 1: Cause God is with you always Close your eyes and feel Him in your heart God is with you always You will never be apart VERSE 2: Sweet darlin, you are blessed May your peaceful slumber Bring you rest ~CHORUS 1~ BRIDGE: God will protect you while you sleep He’s guardian o’er all of the night Then come dawn you can go face the world feeling whole It is well, it is well, you’re alright VERSE 3: Sweet angel, know it's true That it's not just God's love But my love too CHORUS 2: For I am with you always Close your eyes and feel me in your heart I am with you always We will never be apart
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Be With Me 02:15
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V1: Be with me Jesus; I ask you to stay Comfort my worries, through the night until day In the darkness, Lord Jesus, I am the devil’s prey So I beg of you please just stay, stay V2: In the mornin, My Lord; Try as I ma I still need Your Mercy; Still need Your Grace So if You dont mind, Sweet Jesus; Whataya say Will you be with me always, ‘til my dyin day Will You be with me always……’til my dyin day V3: repeat a verse of just humming (Acapella end tag)….oooooo ooooo ooo

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This second release by Sparrows Rising features songs of longing and songs of loving, of struggle and of hope. Stacia Ray and Maygen Lacey, Sparrows Rising's singer/songwriters, have climbed difficult paths, and although they're SO CLOSE to being who they feel called to be, they still fall short. But they will continue to climb in their faith, and try not to dwell on the lows.

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released December 16, 2016

All songs written and performed by Maygen Lacey and Stacia Ray. Take This With You, Acceptance, Father Help Me, Symphony, and Get Over It produced by Jeff Halland. Lullaby produced by Christopher Ray. Violin and Piano on Take This With You, Symphony, and Lullaby: Jessica Gensmer. Bass Guitar on Lullaby: Christopher Ray. Take This with You, Symphony, and Lullaby recorded at SPLICE® Minneapolis. Photography: Ally Jenson.

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Sparrows Rising is Stacia Ray and Maygen Lacey, an Alt-Ethereal-Pop-Folk Christian duo...writing inspiring and encouraging music for a broken world. Might we all just act on our urges to do good and love others. ♥

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