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Love is Magic
04:32
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Love is Magic
Words and music copyright 2016 Cynthia Marchant
rear view mirror places I have been
voiceless faces whisper like the wind
Long road home these gypsy feet are my true friend
taking this open heart for amend
home is where I'm gonna be in the air beneath the leaves
of the angel oak trees
where love is magic love is magic
Talking radio nothing much to say
Markers and miles like time slip away
Heavy boots and a fast car lonesome highway
Lost and found in lines and thoughts come what may
home is where I'm gonna be
in the air beneath the leaves
of the angel oak trees
where love is magic love is magic
southern roots running twisted profound
open road healing turn me around
full moon hanging on the southern sky
highway 16 fresh sweet smell of pine
all the way from Atlanta to Savannah
you hang like Spanish moss on my mind
home is where I'm gonna be n the air beneath the leaves
of the angel oak trees
where love is magic love is magic
this love is magic your love is magic
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2. |
A Blessing
03:36
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A Blessing
Words and Music copyright 2008, Cynthia Marchant
May the road of the blessings, lay before you take you on
The cool wind blow red and gold
May the sun give you fire
And the moon soothing light
All the days of your life
May you walk through the world and know its beauty
All the days of your life
May the angels surround you, like music soothe your soul
Deep inside you’re not alone
In a circle of hearts
In a vision of hope
As the days come and go
May you walk through the world and know its beauty
All the days of your life
May the rain wash our worries away leaving our hearts light
We’ll walk the good road to the quiet
Good friends are a blessing
A blessing we share
All the days we are here
We'll walk through the world and know its beauty
All the days of our life
We'll walk through the world and know its beauty
All the days of our life
All the days of our life
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The Long Rider
03:23
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The Long Rider
Words and music copyright 2006, Cynthia Marchant
The long rider goes in search of adventure
No fear of the crossing, or of the unknown
the winding pavement an invitation
For yet another journey on the open road
The long rider knows the secrets of the highway
reveal themselves slowly, like woman to man
the leaning forward, anticipation
Spirit of discovery with or without plan
The long rider loves, his mistress Lady Vulcan
Chewing up the pavement, burning through the tires
searching for redemption, without a sacrifice
awakening the essence, satisfy desire
The long rider chose to push it to the limit
Power in the moment, trouble disengage
surreal salvation spirit discovery
The curving of the highway clears like burning sage
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Blue Flower Moon
04:51
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Blue Flower Moon Words and music copyright Cynthia Marchant
Hiding in the clouds
blue flower moon
sweet music room
magic weaving tapestry
here between you and me
falling into place
two lonesome stars
Shine from afar
on the edge of universe
together to rehearse
as the candles burn faces on walls witness to all
things of beauty off the shelf when we ever find ourself Oh Oh
Oh open door to ring of fire broken circle of desire around again my friend
in my life silver and gold in my spilling heart you are the one I hold
in through open door
walking in more
surreal to fore
deep dark of lovely night
the foreign come to light
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5. |
Life is Short and Sweet
03:27
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Life is Short and Sweet
Words and music copyright 2018, Cynthia Marchant
pretty shiny things their gonna catch your eye
pretty shiny things don’t let them lead you astray don't let them lead you
there are important things you're gonna do in life
there are important things don't get caught up and lose your way don't let them own you
There's a slice good and right you will see
this life is short and sweet music and people you meet will make the world a good place to be
There's always good and bad your gonna find in life
always good and bad follow the light to find your way the light will guide you
and if you're feeling down just don't stay there too long
if you're feeling down let music show you the way let music hold you
There's a slice good and right you will see
this life is short and sweet music and people you meet will make the world a good place to be
if I had my way I would be there for you
if I had my way I'd always be there for you I'd always be there for you
but you know
life is short and sweet music and people you meet will make the world a good place to be
life is short and sweet music and people you meet will make the world a good place to be
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6. |
Flesh and Bone
03:07
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Flesh and Bone
words and music copyright 2009, Cynthia Marchant
flesh and bone flesh and bone We are more than flesh and bone
flesh and bone flesh and bone We are more than flesh and bone
when it's my time when it comes know that I'm the lucky one
cause I have good friends I am blessed with family and experience
and I have the best love and I follow my dreams
and I wish the same for you my son it's true I love you so I do
Flesh and bone flesh and bone we are more than flesh and bone
flesh and bone flesh and bone We are more than flesh and bone
when it's my time when it comes I'll feel like the lucky one
cause when I leave here I'll be thrown to the air, my new home
and I'll be the breeze beneath kites planes and bird wings
and I'll sing in the trees and in the flowers and I'll sing for you
flesh and bone flesh and bone We are more than flesh and bone
flesh and bone flesh and bone We are more than flesh and bone
flesh and bone flesh and bone We are more than flesh and bone
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7. |
Buddhist Wedding Song
03:27
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Buddhist Wedding Song Copyright 2017, by Cynthia Marchant
there's a road that brought us here
with lifted glasses and good cheer
a million stars have lit the way
two lovers in the milky way
think lightly now
step down the aisle
hold your skirt up to your knees
with bare feet if you please
Think lightly now
flowers in your long brown hair
surround by people who care
the man you choose with open soul
one and one in love become whole
think lightly now
exchange a vow
have a toast to happiness
love is here we are blessed
think lightly now
side by side now cut your cake
we'll laugh with love and partake
and as the evening comes to an end
moon smiling down on gentle wind
Think lightly now
on the first dance
lift your feet and shine your light
sing and dance through the night
think lightly now
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8. |
I Found Myself
03:45
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I Found Myself
Words and music copyright Cynthia Marchant, 2009
I stood out in a hallway looking for a sign to read
in a language I could understand, directions I could heed
and you stood there with a scalpel in your steady surgeon hand
and you carved away the excess leaving me to understand
I was lost
I stood out on a corner didn't know which way to go
tiny rays of light shot through the clouds a beacon to my soul
and you stood there with the roses a large bouquet in your hand
and you threw them and I saw all the diamonds in the sand
I was lost now I'm not
thanks to you I found a version of the truth thanks to you
I found myself thanks to you
thanks for your help
I stand out on a platform watching trains as they depart
all the destinations take me to the bottom of my heart
all I am is all I have and I can see it in my mind
every journey that I go on brings me to this truth I find
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9. |
The Path
03:18
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The Path
Words and music copyright 2010, Cynthia Marchant
There's a path that lies before me I step lightly as I go
and the doors that are open and the doors that are closed
and I listen to the wind and to the leaves as they crunch beneath my feet
and I watch them as they blow
everything is perfect in its imperfection and I'm right where I'm supposed to be, I believe
I've had my share of ups and downs it took a while and I've found
that we are all in our own way here to be free
in the bigger picture of what's meant to be there's a curving path with chance
as I dance it welcomes me
everything is perfect in its imperfection and I'm right where I'm supposed to be, I believe
these patterns that we weave
love comes, grows, flows through me
moment to moment I receive
now the days are getting shorter and the sun is laying low
and time moves so quiet sometimes fast sometimes slow
and the seasons mark the passing of the light, and the passing feels alright
part of life we'll all know
everything is perfect in its imperfection and I'm right where I'm supposed to be, I believe
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10. |
You Shine
02:55
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You Shine
Words and music copyright 2017, Cynthia Marchant
in the wee hours before daybreak
you come into this life a bright light
my love for you is here to stay
I'm gonna be here day and night
when you shine that little light
everything gonna be fine
even on the darkest night when you shine
Meteor showers lit the way
through the lion skies they were gray
the moon crossed over the sun today
if we live through this gonna play
when you shine that little light
everything gonna be fine
even on the darkest night when you shine
cat in the cradle and I am over the moon
when you shine that little light
everything gonna be fine
even on the darkest night when you shine
you shine that little light
everything gonna be fine
even on the darkest night when you shine
you shine love of my life
everything gonna be fine
even on the darkest night when you shine
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11. |
The Thief
03:34
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The Thief
Words and music copyright 2011, Cynthia Marchant
You came a thief in broad daylight
took a chance got away alright
with some memories
from another life
Street corner bus bench strangers delight
of chances coming going in life
like a lottery
to win would be sublime
Broke down you broke in you changed me
you are a mirror I can see
shadows shadowy
Light and memory
you left a mess after the cleaning I was left with new meaning
the winter sun came out today
shined on a winter gray on gray
in the grace of flow
a place I go to play
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12. |
The Sweetest of Days
03:55
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The Sweetest of Days
Words and music copyright 2011, Cynthia Marchant
on the sweetest of days under mostly blue skies
the sun it shines the heavens have smiled
grace settles in and lightens our load
troubles blow away those of people we love and know
on the sweetest of sweetest days
(chorus) in this corner of the world
where our lives come together in the sweetest ways
these are the days we will remember
these the sweetest of sweetest days
on the sweetest of days I'll be holding you close
winding around a country road
we'll move together like we are one
leaning together we'll keep each other young
on the sweetest of sweetest days
river roads curl through canopies of red and gold
we take them as they come letting go
on the sweetest of sweetest days
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13. |
Polaroids and Memories
04:04
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Polaroids and Memories words and music copyright Cynthia Marchant
2019
Little girl with two skinned knees
riding bikes and climbing trees
freckled nose and rosy cheeks
days and hours become weeks
seemed like summertime would never end
there I am with two best friends
flying kites in steady winds
playing ball and running free
southern summers they loved me
seemed like they'd never end
sunrise to sunset good times we never forget never forget
with Polaroids and memories
packed up in a box
not forgot
Polaroids and memories
fading they agree
generations come and go
stories we will never know
such a long time ago
there's not much left here to show
but Polaroids and memories
with Polaroids and memories
packed up in a box
not forgot
Polaroids and memories
fading they agree
with Polaroids and memories
packed up in a box
not forgot
Polaroids and memories
fading they agree
Polaroids and memories
fading they agree
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Cynthia Marchant Chicago, Illinois
Cynthia's music rises from southern roots and life's many ups and downs, with inspiration from childhood memories; love
lost, found and imagined; dreams and journeys of body and spirit. Her smoky, hypnotic voice embraces a depth of emotion, and the evocative, gritty songs weave stories that are haunting and deeply reflective.
Photos by Cynthia.
Black and white photo of artist by Cheryl Bennett.
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