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Riversong

by Scott Bird

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1.
Mountain Creek 04:12
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MOUNTAIN CREEK © Scott Bird 2014 Deep in the mountain with the setting of the sun, Wildwood echoes, mountain creek runs, Through the valley, cutting through the trees, Mountain creek run, river to the sea A trickle through the rock, a rumble through the hill, Cool water kicking like a backwoods stil Mist on the mountain, river and the rain, Pouring through the valley like a runaway train In the moonshine as the blackwoods sleep Water runs sweet, swift and deep When I die, and sleep the sleep You can scatter my ashes, on mountain creek Drop me in the water Wash my skin, The dirt gets heavy You know it really gets in, Whisper on the moonshine Whistle down the wind Your heart in the hollow Blood rush through, River bend In the moonshine, as the blackwoods sleep Water runs sweet, swift and deep When I die, and sleep the sleep You can scatter my ashes on mountain creek In the moonshine, as the blackwoods sleep Water runs sweet, swift and deep And when I die, and sleep the sleep You can scatter my ashes…….on mountain creek Well it’s alright, heart light Down neath the blackwood trees Well it’s alright, heart light Shine on a mountain breeze It’s alright alright alright it’s alright It’s alright alright alright Shine on a mountain breeze
2.
A Light on the Hill 03:02
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A LIGHT ON THE HILL © Scott Bird 2014 There’s a light up on the hill, Where any man, can test his will, To be a better man no less Love and kindness, Well it’s alright alright alright alright alright Alright alright alright alright Feed your body feed your mind And inner peace, you may find, Let your worries fade away It’s a brand new day, And it’s alright alright alright alright alright Alright alright alright alright alright It’s alright Did you think it had all been done, Did you lose the key Well unlock your heart my friend Just let it be Alright alright alright alright alright Alright alright alright alright alright There’s a light up on the hill, Where any man, can test his will, To be a better man no less Love and kindness Well it’s alright alright alright alright alright It’s alright alright alright alright alright It’s alright alright alright it’s alright It’s alright alright alright alright alright Just Be
3.
Breathe 04:25
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BREATHE © Scott Bird 2014 Early morning at the break of day Brother wind upon your skin, Be awake, let your spirit be All you are and all you’ve been And dream, breathe, feel, touch and see, Be awake, let your spirit be, And all you are, and all you’ve been, Even song as the sun goes down Cast your shadows on the breeze, Be awake, let your spirit be All you are and all you’ve been And dream, breathe, feel, touch and see, Be awake, let your spirit be, All you are, all you’ve been Fly away, brother wind, Hold your focus deep within, Radiate your love, and then, Spread your wings wide, fly away All you are, all you’ve been Be awake, the great beyond within All you are, all you’ve been Be awake, the great beyond within And dream, breathe, feel, touch and see Be awake, let your spirit be, All you are, all you’ve been Fly away, brother wind, All you are, all you’ve been, Fly away, brother wind, Early morning at the break of day Evensong as the sun goes down Dream, feel, touch, see Breathe
4.
Riversong 03:41
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RIVERSONG © Scott Bird 2014 Lay me down by the cool clear water Lay me down take my breath away Lay me down where the breeze is sweeter Riversong on a sunny day Now I’m on my way River deep, river winding A little whisper as he rolls my way Water sweet, water falling A little shimmer on a blue sky day Now I’m on my way Listen in hear it breathe Riversong sing that one, sweet, key Lay me down by the cool clear water Lay me down take my breath away Lay me down where the breeze is sweeter Riversong on a sunny day River deep, river winding A little whisper as he rolls my way Water sweet, water falling A little shimmer on a blue sky day Now I’m on my way, Riversong, sunny day
5.
Blue Sky Day 03:31
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BLUE SKY DAY © Scott Bird 2014 Sat me down on a blue sky day Watched a blue wren play He’s on a mission and he won’t sit still, Until the blue skies fade away Well I’m with you girl, all the way And I’ll be with you, all my days He got a good wife got a fine home He’s got the whole damn thing, He’s got a job that he will get done Protect his family Well I’m with you babe, all the way And I’ll be with you, all my days I’m with you girl, all the way And I’ll be with you, all my days When the night is dark and cold I will hold you safe and warm, Keep a light on in the storm, And we will always find our way, back, home Sat me down on a blue sky day Watched a blue wren play He’s on a mission and he won’t sit still, Until the blue skies fade away, He got a good wife, got a fine home He’s got the whole damn thing He’s got a job that he will get done Protect his family Well I’m with you babe, all the way And I’ll be with you, all my days Well I’m with you girl, all the way And I’ll be with you, all my days And when the night is dark and cold, I will hold you safe and warm, And keep a light on in the storm So we will always find our way, back, home
6.
Hell or High Water 03:14
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HELL OR HIGH WATER © Scott Bird 2014 Hell or high water I will stand in your corner I’ll be true I won’t let you down, Come hell or high water, When you need a good soldier My body will cover your back, And I will not back down, I will stand my ground I’ll be true I won’t let you down Come hell or high water I will follow you shoulder To shoulder we’ll stand side by side, When the mourning songs are sung And this race is run, I’ll come for you in the next life And I will not back down I will stand my ground I’ll be true I won’t let you down Come hell or high water Come hell or high water Solo Come hell or high water I will stand in your corner I’ll be true I won’t let you down Come hell or high water I will follow you shoulder To shoulder we’ll stand side by side When the mourning songs are sung And this race is run I’ll come for you in the next life And I will not back down I will stand my ground I’ll be true I won’t let you down I’ll be true I won’t let you down
7.
Seven 04:08
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SEVEN © Scott Bird 2014 I am the son of seven sons Our seven generations weep As the rains come and go And go again and finally go to sleep Can you hear your mother crying As the wind blows down your street There’s a lighthouse in the forest deep You can see Forty days, forty nights Forty roaring winds As the rains come and go I try to wash my sunburned skin Can you hear your mother crying As the waves roll down your street There’s a lighthouse in the forest deep You can see Where did all the rivers run They all ran away to sea They ran away from you and me Can you hear your mother crying As the wind blows down your street There’s a lighthouse in the forest deep You can see Can you hear your mother dying As the waves roll down your street There’s a lighthouse in the forest deep You can see You can see You can see You can see
8.
Cradle to Grave 03:38
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CRADLE TO GRAVE © Scott Bird 2014 Light a candle, remember The day you first took breath and felt the Warm sun, upon your skin, Earth Mother, feed your children, Help them grow up strong and pass your wisdom, From Elder to babe, From cradle to grave, Your first breath is free, Your last breath will fly on the breeze, Cradle, to grave Your last breath will fly on the breeze Light a candle, remember The day you first took breath and felt the Warm sun, upon your skin, Earth Mother, feed your children, Help them grow up strong and pass your wisdom, From Elder to babe, From cradle to grave Your first breath is free, Your last breath will fly on the breeze Cradle, to grave Your last breath will fly on the breeze Cradle, to grave Your last breath will fly on the breeze
9.
Little by Little 02:58
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LITTLE BY LITTLE © Scott Bird 2014 All your love faded away Little by little, fade to grey Build a wall around your heart, Little by little, loose the spark, I think you need to know It’s good to have you round for One, more day, Gentle heart, firm mind Little by little, you may find, Where you go and where you stay Little by little, take back the day I think you need to know It’s good to have you round for One, more day, Warm your heart, Hear it say One, more day One, more day, Little by little Little by little I think you need to know It’s good to have you round for One ……more day One ……more day Little by little Little by little One more day And find, your kind, heart And find, your kind heart Little by little Little by little Little by little Little by little
10.
Willow 03:00
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WILLOW © Scott Bird 2014 Take it down to the river, Let your heart breathe, Bend like a big old willow tree A heavy hand will hold you down When your open eyes can’t see, Bend like a big old willow tree, Learn how to bend, Roll with the breeze Stare down the winter storm Get up off your knees, And take it down to the river, Let your heart breathe Bend like a big old willow tree Learn how to bend, Roll with the breeze Stare down the winter storm Get up off your knees And fight like an Anzac Your back against the wall Someone will pick you up We don’t let a mate fall And take it down to the river, Let your heart breathe Bend like a big old willow tree A heavy hand will hold you down When your open eyes can’t see Bend like a big old willow tree
11.
Walk Your Talk 04:28
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WALK YOUR TALK © Scott Bird 2014 How many times have you thought what can I do, What difference can it make we’re just a few, Like minded souls, seek your truth and find You gotta feel it to heal it You better walk your talk my friend Take a chance on the moment let it be, Know your own mind and set it free, Find your balance, find your harmony You gotta feel it to heal it You better walk your talk my friend You gotta feel it to heal it You better walk your talk my friend Now’s the time for choices to be made All the tribes have spoken of this day The stones are broken, and the dark can see, Find your balance, find your harmony Walk your talk, straight and true And if the shoe fits, then wear it to, You gotta feel it to heal it You better walk your talk my friend You gotta feel it to heal it You better walk your talk ……..my friend Walk your talk, speak your truth Walk your talk, straight and true Speak your truth
12.
Great Mystery 03:15
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GREAT MYSTERY © Scott Bird 2014 Keep my eye on the, eagle high Upon the mountain you can fly, Swift as the water, at the head of the stream Close your eyes and dream…..time Listen, can you see All the beauty around us Life’s mystery Just listen, you will see, This land we live with Great Mystery And when the rains come, the tree frog sings Thunder cracks, lightning brings, Cool water, fresh and clean, Feed the forest fill the stream Just listen, can you see All the beauty around us Life’s mystery Just listen, you will see This land we live with Great Mystery When the last tree, has been cut down When the river runs on, poisoned ground When the last fish is taken from the sea Then you’ll find that, money, won’t, feed your, children Can’t you see There’s plenty to go around, For you and me Just listen, take what you need Feed your hunger, not your greed, Just listen, take what you need There’s plenty to go around For you and me Just listen, and you will see This land we live with Great Mystery
13.
Banjo Rainbow 03:31
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No lyric - instrumental

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Scott has had a life long passion and dedication to songs and the music which brings them to life. The album Riversong, which he has lived, written, performed and produced, is the debut release for Scott as a solo artist. It is about our connection with the planet and all that is. It’s about listening to the Riversong; singing with the land. It is what it is. www.scottbird.com.au

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released September 9, 2014

All words, music and performances by Scott Bird
Produced by Scott Bird with Trudi Bird and Russell Pilling
Recorded at Damien Gerard Sound Studios, Sydney Australia
Engineered by Russell Pilling
Mastered by William Bowden at King Willy Sound, Sydney Australia
Label Riversong Music Australia www.riversongmusic.com
Publisher Orient Pacific Music Pty Ltd

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Scott Bird is an Australian singer/songwriter with a rich Aboriginal/Irish ancestry. Instinctively following his heart & expressing his experiences, reflections & observations in song, Scotts musical journey began at an early age. He is self-taught, an autodidact who has always walked a musical path writing, recording & teaching. He is very grateful to have music in his life, a constant companion. ... more

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