The Joy of Song

by Mary Burman

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This is a song written by Jo Clarke (lyrics) and Mary Burman.
We will donate 75% of all monies generated by sales to Samaritans in memory of a friend who took her own life in Lockdown 2020.
Pdf score is available from my website.

lyrics

The Joy of Song...
Life's adventure is an ocean and we have to steer our way
Don't be deceived if all seems smooth
Dark clouds can spoil the day.
Some coast in shallow waters
While others go for more
And brave the storms that try to stop
Us reach another shore.
There's nothing to fear because where you belong
Is here on a ship called The Joy of Song.
I rode the waves on my own for too long
Now I sail on a ship called The Joy of Song.

Singing makes you feel good
Singing helps you fly
It turns sharp corners into curves
Can even make you high.
Singing makes you feel good,
Singing heals the soul,
Singing's country. gospel, blues,
Singing's rock and roll.
Singing helps recovery
Singing makes you strong
So join us on our journey
On our Ship, The Joy of Song.

And so many times my boat changed direction
The times of tranquility few
Confronting all the crises
Even stranded on the high seas
The Joy of Song carried me through.
I'm standing my ground, so what can go wrong
When I sail on a ship called The Joy of Song?
I carried my raft on my back for so long,
Now I sail on a ship called The Joy of Song.

Singing makes you feel good
Singing helps you fly
It turns sharp corners into curves
Can even make you high.
Singing makes you feel good
Singing heals the soul,
It's reggae, country, gospel, blues,
Singing's rock and roll.
Singing helps recovery
Singing makes you strong
So join us on our journey
On our ship, The Joy of Song.

Jo Clarke 2019

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released November 21, 2021
Vocals; Heloise West, Jon Valender, Emma Palmer, Anna Gregory, Jo Clarke, Mary Burman
Piano; Caroline d'Cruz
Recording; Mike and Wendy Gluyas

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