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Written and performed by Nancy Masbruch Olinger
Here is a song I wrote and performed. It was originally written in tribute to my parents who died from colon cancer, and has been requested for several funerals. I’ve written several and this is the one that touches my heart the most.
Classmate Paul Roberts will be performing this year with the McPunk Brothers on Friday night, and with Banjoy on Saturday night.
A splendid time is guaranteed for all…
Sharing a song you might like.
It touches on the irony of our egos and their notions that they can change the world instead of simply enjoy the ride sometimes!
Lyrics:
When I use all the words I know, love
Mark Zanger
Hopin’ to make life change
Then I realize all my words, love
To make life change
Really make it change
To make life change
Go for nothing at all
Better take ’em all back
You know, I better call Saul!
I better call Saul and have him take it to the limit
And then I’ll have him seal the case in silence
As I take the fall
We’d better call!
When I use all the words I know, love
Hopin’ to make life change
Then I realize all my words, love
Are a waste of my time
Better be sublime
Better use my time to climb
Let’s call a meet and greet of the best in this world of our dreams
And ask them what we should say
Let me tell you they’ll say,
“Just save it! Let’s not brave it.
Tell them all at the office you gave it!
Save your breath, my man,
It’s a better plan.”
When I use all the words I know, love
Hopin’ to make a big change
Then I realize all my words, love,
Are meant for me, so I can see
Just meant for me!
Save it! Save all your breath
Save all for yourself
That’s better now
Just keep it safe
All to yourself
That’s better
Keep it to yourself
You know it’s meant for you alone, just you love
Jackie (Dague) Nicholson shared these photos of Paul Roberts playing with the Burlington Street Bluegrass Band on June 21, 2023 at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon.
The members of the Burlington Street Bluegrass Band are
Here is the band playing The Iowa Waltz
Jackie (Dague) Nicholson attended the Christmas Concert on December 11, 2022 at Paul’s church.
The Great Bluegrass Herons played consisting of Paul and Julie Roberts, Janet Lackender Wilson (class of 72) and Mark Wilson.
Banjoy played- Bob and Christi Black, Paul on bass and Joy Ward on fiddle.
Paul’s sister Mary (West High class of ‘75, I think) and wow can she sing! There was also an excellent cellist who performed (didn’t get her name).
Paul was in his prime form and the church was packed with folks from all over. They have this concert every year in December at this church.
held within this world appearance
caught within the lines that bind us
my being shines through it
my being stays sunlit
though the world in which we live
goes on, and on, and on, and on
still our love shines on through it all
our love shines on
even though the darkness seems heavy
love still shines on
though illusion is so strong dear
know the truth beyond illusion
know the truth beyond this world
and save your light dear
your light dear
your being
your love dear
your being
held within this world appearance
caught within the lines that bind us
my being shines through it
my being stays sunlit
stays sunlit
stays sunlit
Here’s Mark’s latest creation. Lyrics are below. Enjoy!
I was born on an Island, used to hang out at the beach every day
I was born on an Island, we used to play at the beach every day
Get hot, jump in the water,
Cool down, lie in the sun (repeats)
Then came a time when my world fell apart, tuning in and turning on, gave me a start,
Read the Gita, read Vasistha, chasing the light,
Realizing bliss eternal, hey you know it feels all right
I’ll never go back
Get hot, jump in the water,
Cool down, lie in the sun (repeats)
What’s there left to say of love?
Said it comes from up above
Truth is,
I was lyin’.
Truth is,
Dear Ms.,
Love is love is all there is.
All the time it’s you I love
You’re the one I’m dreamin’ of
These words
Try to tell you
These words
Three words
These words simply “I love you”
What’s there left to say of love?
Said it comes from up above
Truth is,
I was lyin’.
Truth is,
Dear Ms.,
Love is love is all there is
All the time it’s you I love
You’re the one I’m dreamin’ of
These words
Try to tell you
These words
Three words
These words simply “I love you”
Words I speak just talk of love
Words all fail to catch our love
Words are the boundaries ever to fall short of holding our love
True love unbounded ever be
True love will always be our only way dear to let our lives be free
Free are the words I speak of love
Would that they be free as love in our hearts
Free as our love
Free as our love
Free as our love
Free as our love
Please enjoy a bit of a step of progress in my musical career. We finally got a music video shot!
Breathe by Mark Zanger from Only What Matters on Vimeo.
Here is Mark’s latest song, a timely holiday tune.
merry christmas, merry christmas
have a merry christmas day for all
merry christmas, merry christmas
have a merry christmas all
have a merry christmas day,
peace on earth
merry christmas, merry christmas
we’ve all gone round the christmas tree
placed our presents there with glee
and filled the stockings joyfully
now we have to wait and see
and wait and see
and wait and see
and wait and see
merry christmas, merry christmas
have a merry christmas day for all
merry christmas, merry christmas
have a merry christmas day
have a merry christmas time,
peace on earth
merry christmas, merry christmas
we’ve all gone round the christmas tree
and filled the stockings joyfully and
now we have to wait and see
and wait and see
and wait
and wait and see
merry christmas merry christmas
I wish a merry day
have a merry christmas day
With Peace On Earth for All Man Kind
Have A Merry Christmas Day
Have A Merry Christmas Time
Have A Merry Christmas Day
And Have A Good New Year
Have A Merry Christmas Day
Please Have A Merry Christmas Day This Year!
All the best!
Mark
