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OPEN CHANNEL
by Bernice Martin
May I be an open channel for peace
May I be a river bed for love
May I be an open heart for compassion and joy
May I be an open channel for thee
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PLANT A SEED
by Heather Pierson
Part 1:
Plant a seed of yourself wherever you may go
And may the wind and water make you stronger as you grow
And may the earth bring flowers from the seeds that you sow
And where there is need, plant a seed
Part 2:
Plant the seeds of love and of joy and peace (3x)
And where there is need, plant a seed
Part 3:
Plant the seeds of love
Plant the seeds of joy
Plant the seeds of peace
And where there is need, plant a seed
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BACK AROUND
by Bernice Martin
There’s always those times when the thunderclouds roar
The sky opens up and it begins to pour
The rain comin’ down chills you through and through
You sink into the earth to find the warmth you knew
But don’t forget that the sun’ll be back
The sun’ll be back around again
The sun’ll be back around
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VOICES OF CREATION
by Bernice Martin
Listen to the voices of creation
Listen to the voice within
Harmonizing in a celebration
Every voice can find a place within
Thank you for the softness of the moonlight
Thank you for the brilliance of the sun
Thank you for the music of the raindrops
Thank you for this earth beneath my feet
Thank you for the gifts of love and friendship
Thank you for the hope and joy they bring
Thank you for the journey of my lifetime
Leading me to be all I can be
Listen to the voices of creation
Listen to the voice within
Harmonizing in a celebration
Every voice can find a place within
Yes every voice can find a place within
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THERE IS ENOUGH
by Heather Pierson
Part 1:
There is enough
There is enough
There is enough love to go around
Part 2:
When you’re tired and feelin’ low
It’s okay to take things slow
Part 3:
There is more than I’ll ever need (2x)
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THE RIVER
by Bernice Martin
That river keeps a-rollin’ on by
That river keeps a-rollin’ on by
All the sorrow, all the cries
All the anger, all the lies
Won’t you wash away the tears from my eyes
That river keeps a-rollin’ along
That river keeps a-rollin’ along
Rushin’ toward my ocean home
Where I’ll never be alone
That river keeps a-rollin’ along
That river’s a-washin’ over me
That river’s a-washin’ over me
Wash away the pain and fear
Help me set my spirit free
That river’s a-washin’ over me
That river’s a-washin’ over me
That river’s a-washin’ over me
Wash away my pain and fear
Let me set my spirit free
That river’s a-washin’ over me
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NO MATTER WHO’S RIGHT
by Bernice Martin
(Volume 2 - page 36)
Will you go with me through the darkest of nights?
Will you stay with me in the light?
Will you move with me through the anger and fear?
Will you love me no matter who’s right?
Will you go with me
As we journey side by side?
And I will watch you soar
As you spread your wings and fly
May we both have the freedom to be who we are
May we follow the call of our hearts
May we dance in the ebb and the flow of our lives
May our love hold us even when we’re apart
And I will go with you
As we journey hand in hand
Will you reach for me
Wherever we may land?
I will go with you through the darkest of nights
I will stay with you in the light
I will move with you through the anger and fear
I will love you no matter who’s right
Yes I will love you no matter who’s right
Will you love me no matter who’s right?
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EXPECTATION
by Bernice Martin
Without expectation
What will I see
In the morning when I open my eyes
Will you be you and will I be me?
But without expectation
We can be in the now
Living in the breath of each moment
Being all that we can be
So without expectation
Just what will I see
In the evening when I look in your eyes
Are you still you and am I still me?
Are you still you and am I still me?
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LOVE LIKE WATER
by Heather Pierson
Melody and Harmony 1:
Love, like water, is flowing and soft
And just like water strong enough to wear away rock
Harmony 2:
Love is flowing and soft
And love can wear away rock
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TRAVELIN’
by Bernice Martin
Travelin’ through the carryin’ a heavy load
What’s a soul to do?
Find a way to live a little joy each day
And let the light flow through you
Let the light flow through you
Travelin’ through the world carryin’ a heavy load
Sometimes I just feel so blue
Tryin’ to find a way to lighten up the day
I’m findin’ my way home to you
Findin’ my way home to you
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I BELIEVE
by Bernice Martin
I believe in sunshine and in moonlight
I believe in rivers, lakes, and ocean shores
I believe in mountain tops and canyon floors
I believe in justice and compassion
I believe in finding common ground
I believe in holding on and letting go
I believe in you and I believe in me
I believe in being all that we can be
We’re a part of everything eternally
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THESE HANDS, THIS HEART
by Heather Pierson
These hands will do the work
These feet will carry me
These arms will be welcoming
To what these eyes can see
This heart will stay open to the possibility
And the love in this heart will set me free
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LOVE OF THE UNIVERSE
by Bernice Martin
Feel the love of the universe
Trust the love of the universe
Take it in and give it birth
Bring new life to all the earth
Listen to the love of the universe
Open your mind to the universe
Let your heart love all it will
Teach your mind how to be still
Sing the song of the universe
Lift your voice to the universe
Quiet your mind so you can hear
Quiet your heart so you can feel
Open your heart to the universe
Open your mind to the universe
Find a love that you can give
Make a world where all can live
Feel the love of the universe
Trust the love of the universe
Take it in and give it birth
Bring new life to all the earth
Sing the song of the universe
Listen to the song of the universe
Open your heart to the universe
Sing the song of the universe
Listen to the song of the universe
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WITHIN
by Bernice Martin
Listen to the voice that sings within
Follow the dreams that you may find
Dance to the joy within your heart
And rest in the peace within your mind
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ONE BY ONE
by Heather Pierson
One by one we are opening our hearts
One by one we are opening our minds
One by one we’re remembering how to love
One by one we're remembering to be kind
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LOVE ENOUGH
by Bernice Martin
May there be joy enough
May there be peace enough
May there be love
May there be love enough
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The second CD from Heather's community singing project with singer/songwriter Bernice Martin. 16 songs of joyful vocal harmony and percussion, including 5 previously unreleased songs from Heather. Stirring songs and rounds of peace and celebration.
Bernice Martin – vocals
Heather Pierson – vocals and percussion
Produced by Heather Pierson
Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Alan Bean at Baked Beans Recording Studio, Harrison, ME
Cover art – ‘Breakthrough’ by Heather Pierson
Cover art photography – Tim Shellmer
Logo design – Josh Farr
‘Open Channel’, ‘Back Around’, ‘Voices of Creation’, ‘The River’, ‘No Matter Who’s Right’, ‘Expectation’, ‘Travelin’’, ‘I Believe’, ‘Love of the Universe’, ‘Within’, and ‘Love Enough’ written by Bernice Martin © 2020, 2021, 2023.
‘Plant A Seed’, ‘There Is Enough’, ‘Love Like Water’, ‘These Hands, This Heart’, and ‘One By One’ written by Heather Pierson © 2020, 2021, 2023 Sacred Vessel Recordings (ASCAP).
SPECIAL THANKS TO: The growing Heart Songs & Circle Songs community; Alan Bean; Shawn Nadeau; Ann Johnson; Larry Weaver; Norway Community Sing; and to you, whoever you are, for listening, singing, sharing, and being.
ALSO AVAILABLE:
Heart Songs & Circle Songs - CD - VSL 011
Heart Songs & Circle Songs songbook - Volume 1 - ISBN 978-1-54394-921-6
Heart Songs & Circle Songs songbook - Volume 2 - ISBN 978-1-09836-132-7
Find out more at
www.heartsongsandcirclesongs.com
released May 2, 2023
