1. |
Lift You Up
04:54
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Every day when I - wake up I look for the sound of the - hope for the future
Reach so deep, I’m ready to make my way- falling forward - I can’t help looking for
Something to gift
Something to lift
Something to give you, I lift you up
I lift you up
I lift you u-u-up
Every day when I - notice the - feelings inside me that hurt me and guide me I
Take one moment more - to explore what’s too real, no big deal - you and me always see there’s
It’s a song, it’s a mem’ry, it’s a way forward, it’s rain in the sky
It’s a string, it’s a pedal, it’s a vibration, the glint in your eye
It’s laughter G D/F#
It’s allowing myself to cry, it's...
Something to gift
Something to lift
Something to give you, I lift you up
I lift you up
I lift you u-u-up
(solos)
Every day I strum my guitar how I feel something real always shaking - it’s coming
Sweet and clear, I hear what I long for - this song shaking free. Yeah, the music’s in me as...
Something to gift
Something to lift
Something to give you, I lift you up
I lift you up
I lift you u-u-up
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Let’s Grow Our Roots Deep And True
by Betina Hershey (lyrics/music), Nick Russo (music)
Hurricane, icy cold
Can’t keep us from grabbing hold
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
When the eye is over me
I’m just like a redwood tree
Let’s grow our roots deep and true (3x)
Though I bend to the ground
Still I’m gonna stick around
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
Come on now, take my hand
You and I can barely stand
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
(Solo)
Winds of change in the air
Ripping through our dark despair
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
Every day we survive
Is one more story for our lives
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
Let the calm fin’lly come
We’re struggling but not more than some
Reach for me. I’ll reach for you
Whatever comes, we’ll make do
Though they shout “Go on home”
Why must we forever roam?
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
When the storm fin’lly breaks
We’ll know we got what it takes
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
(solo)
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
Let’s grow our roots deep and true
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There’s fire in the haystacks, ice deep in your eyes
Flooding in the gutters, and a hailstorm full of lies
Burning in the village, oil slicks in the bay
Storms in ev’ry corner, and no safe place to stay
Though it feels so strange
We gotta Stop This Climate Change
We gotta Stop This Climate and Change
We gotta Stop This Climate Change
We’ve fallen in the ashes, breathed that choking air
Tried to find the living, but death was waiting there
I’ve been to the graveyard, seen those ghosts escape
Scrambling for the mountains, in the avalanche we made
Though it feels so strange
We gotta Stop This Climate Change
We gotta Stop This Climate and Change
We gotta Stop This Climate Change
Change the climate, change who we are
Why deny it? We’ve gone too far
No more blinders or sacrificed lambs
Lend a shoulder. Toughen our hands
(Instrumental)
Well there’s fire in the haystacks, ice deep in your eyes
Flooding in the gutters, and a hailstorm full of lies
Burning in the village, oil slicks in the bay
Storms in ev’ry corner, and no safe place to stay
Though it feels so strange
We gotta Stop This Climate Change
We gotta Stop This Climate…And Change
We gotta Stop This Climate Change
Make a change, make a change
Spoken Word:
We gotta make a change before we wash away
We all gone turn into dust if we don’t change our ways
No love it’s only lust and these killings
The lord give me strength to take care of these villains
And most importantly please watch out for ya children
You start em up young teach them how to make a difference
The kids are the future, the planet’s karma sutra
Instead of doing right you doing whatever suits ya
But imma suit up and hit the front lines
I’m earth’s soldier - I heard it from the grape vines
But keep it real and understand it’s gone take time
I FaceTime with God so I don’t face crime
Get it?
If you don’t please do not sweat it
My versus like them scriptures from the man up in heaven
And best believe we bout to fix the earth - hope the people get this message
We bout to fix the climate - everything perfect timing
Brighter than the sun that shine right in July
And the solstice just passed best believe I’m aligned
With the universe giving me answers, giving me guidance.
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Open A Door
03:39
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Open A Door
by Betina Hershey (music/lyrics)
Open a door, Open a door to the place you adore
One little taste Before you’re erased Open a door
Open a dream Open a dream that seems wide and worthwhile
Look deep inside When your dreams hide and open a dream
And though it may seem far too hard
You must step to the task
And become what you ask
And though you may pull yourself back
Say you’re not what they need
Look again. You’re the seed that’s growing
Open a chance Open a chance to be more than a glance
You are the cure When you dream more - open a door
(solos)
And though it may seem far too hard
You must step to the task
And become what you ask
And though you may pull yourself back
Say you’re not what they need
Look again. You’re the seed that’s growing
Open a chance Open a chance to be more than a glance
You are the cure When you dream more - open a door
Look deep inside When your dreams hide Open a dream
One little taste Before you’re erased Open a door
A dream, a door, a chance for more
A task, a need, at last, a seed
A pull to grow, a cure, a door
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I broke the egg, I let it fall,
I saw it crack against the wall
And now it’s oozing to the floor
You saw my fingers as it flew
Oh, yeah, your face turned stiff and blue
And then you slammed right out the door
And now you won’t be back no more
And so you’re gone, gone, gone
And yeah it’s good, good, good
So good for me
You held me back, back, back
I wanted slack, slack, slack
And now I’m free
(solos)
My naked foot stepped in that mess
So slimy, sticky, I confess
That I began to shake my toe
And now I’m laughing like a fool
I have no plans for keeping cool
I’m letting loose and letting go
And so you’re gone, gone, gone
And yeah it’s good, good, good
But not for you
You held me back, back, back
I wanted slack, slack, slack
And now we’re through
(solos)
And in the aftermath I shook
I had to take a bath and look
At how we always up and walk
You needed me, I needed you
But there is one thing we don’t do
We don’t know how to sit and talk
And so you’re gone, gone, gone
And yeah it’s good, good, good
But not for me
You held me back, back, back
I wanted slack, slack, slack
But now I’m free
And so you’re gone, gone, gone
And yeah it’s good, good, good
But good for who?
You held me back, back, back
I wanted slack, slack, slack…
But I wanted you
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6. |
Leavin'
05:35
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Leavin’
Betina Hershey (music/lyrics), Nick Russo (music)
Written for my kids, this treasure of a song is about how we sometimes temporarily leave our loved ones behind to follow our dreams. This song came out as I was driving away to tour with my band, already missing them
Leavin’. It’s so hard to be leavin’ you
Like I know I gotta do.
Believe me. Oh, please believe me. I love you so
Even though I'm gonna go.
The road keeps calling, I keep falling
For the dream ahead.
It calls me nightly, holds on tightly
Though I’d rather be with you instead.
But I’m leavin’.
Yeah, I’m leavin’.
Remember, by mid September I’ll come back here
So There’s nothing more to fear.
I’m returning when dreams stop burning inside my mind,
And I’m ready to unwind.
The road keeps calling, I keep falling
For the dream ahead.
It calls me nightly, holds on tightly
Though I’d rather be with you instead.
But I’m leavin’.
Yeah, I’m leavin’.
(solos)
Well, I know it’s gonna be hard
When the road between us is long
But no matter how far you are
I’ll be back before it all goes wrong
Stop bugging. Let’s get to hugging and say goodbye, even as we cry.
Just hold me. Go on and scold me but I tell you true, I’m coming back for you.
The road keeps calling, I keep falling
For the dream ahead.
It calls me nightly, holds on tightly
Though I’d rather be with you instead.
But I’m leavin’.
Yeah, I’m leavin’.
Extended ending:
Still believing
Though I’m grieving
By the next full moon
Though I’m leaving now
I’ll be back soon
Though I’m leaving now
I’ll be back soon
Though I’m leaving now
I’ll be back soon
Take this as a vow
I’ll be back soon
Though I’m leaving now
I’ll be back soon
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What’s Meant To Last Will Last
by Betina Hershey
(Inspired by songs from the 1920’s and written as a celebration. Sometimes we need to let go of the past to be joyfully present.)
Don’t you wanna throw it all away
Don’t you need to clear the system
Don’t you wanna throw away the past
What’s meant to last will last
Don’t you want to sweep the dirt
Though the sweeping, it may hurt
Don’t you wanna clear the path
What’s meant to last will last
Oh I know you and you know me, too
And I know all the things you wanna do
Don’t you wanna laugh out loud
Don’t you wanna make yourself proud
Don’t you wanna have a blast
What’s meant to last will last
(Solo)
Don’t you wanna fill up your shoes
Don’t you wanna outshine the news
Don’t you wanna give up the past
What’s meant to last will last
Don’t you want to clean that slate
Don’t you wanna fill up your plate
Don’t you want to end this fast
What’s meant to last will last
Oh I know you and you know me
I think this journey - might set us free
Don’t you wanna laugh out loud
Don’t you wanna make yourself proud
Don’t you wanna have a blast
What’s meant to last will last
(Solo)
Ooh, the breezes, how they blow
How it teases with the - things I wanna know
Don’t you wanna laugh out loud
Don’t you wanna make yourself proud
Don’t you wanna have a blast
What’s meant to last will last
Don’t you wanna throw it all away
Don’t you need to clear the system
Don’t you wanna throw away the past
What’s meant to last will last
Don’t you wanna throw away the past
What’s meant to last will last
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8. |
Run
01:58
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Run
by Betina Hershey
(Dedicated to oppressed women everywhere, and to victims of gun violence)
I am looking for your soul
Hiding from your gun
I am frozen in my tracks
I’m looking for a chance to run
Frozen by this rotten log
I recall the day
That I first did hear that lie
That led me here today
People are good
We’re all the same
People are beautiful
No matter who they blame
Mama tried to feed my dreams
Hide my one true fate
But this world of darkness seems
To bring me only hate
Hate was swirling all around
Gumming up the vines
Like a demon makes no sound
Like poison in my wine
People are good
We’re all the same
People are beautiful
No matter who they blame
Oooh
I am looking in your eyes
And I know what you've done
I’ll be here for all my days
Just looking for a chance to run
I’m looking for a chance to run
Still looking for a chance to run
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Spread Your Wings And Fly
by Betina Hershey (lyrics/music) and Nick Russo (music)
(Believe we can each make a difference and change the world for the better!)
Ain’t no use in sitting on the side lines
Watching other folks ignore the signs
Get on up and see what the future brings
When you Spread Your Wings
How you gonna change things if you’re hidden
Cut the strings that keep you where you’ve been
You can change a life, change most everything
When you Spread Your Wings
CHORUS
Spread your wings and fly
Come on, take to the sky
With a dream of unity that sings
Spread your wings and fly
Like a sure sunrise
Come on, spread your wings
See the hope around you like a beacon
Asking you to start what must be done
You got more to say on how much freedom rings
When you Spread Your Wings
Spread your wings and fly
Come on, take to the sky
With a dream of unity that sings
Spread your wings and fly
Like a sure sunrise
Come on, spread your wings
And just because you’re down right now
Don’t make it a place you gotta stay
There are friends you don’t know no how
Who’ll help you clear the cobwebs away … yeah
Spread your wings and fly
Come on, take to the sky
With a dream of unity that sings
Spread your wings and fly
Like a sure sunrise
Come on, spread your wings
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Give It To Me Real
03:56
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Give It To Me Real
B. Hershey (lyrics/music)
After so much time
Avoiding my glances
You’ve got something on your mind
I’m taking my chances
No more staying quiet
Talk to me. Just try it.
I can take it
What’s on your mind
I won’t break
And I’m not blind
You’ve got something holding you back
I can feel
Give it to me real
Give it to me real
You used to smile
Like I was golden
It’s been a while
What cha been holding back
So much left unspoken
I don’t think we’re broken
CHORUS
Look in my eyes. My heart’s open
I’m ready for this cry
Reach for me now. I will listen,
So please don’t lie.
CHORUS: I can take it
What’s on your mind
I won’t break
And I’m not blind
You’ve got something holding you back
I can feel
Give it to me real
Give it to me real
Break open and reveal
The way you really feel
No, don’t conceal
No, you don’t have to be ideal
I won’t break… I won’t break…
Give it to me…
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Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round
Traditional
(A traditional protest song, this version is a celebration!)
Ain’t gonna let nobody
Turn me ‘round, turn me ‘round, turn me ‘round
Ain’t gonna let nobody
Turn me ‘round
I’m gonna keep on walking
Keep on talking
Marching up to freedom land
Ain’t gonna let no hatred
Turn me around, turn me around, turn me around
Ain’t gonna let no hatred
I’m gonna keep on walking
Keep on talking
Marching up to freedom land
Ain’t gonna let injustice
Turn me around, turn me around, turn me around
Ain’t gonna let injustice
I’m gonna keep on walking
Keep on talking
Marching up to freedom land
Additional improvised spoken word: R.I.A. Salaam (Ra$h Ca$h):
Turn around, turn around, turn around, yeah
If you’ve got frowns, only smiles be allowed here
I’ve gotta reach, I gotta soar, make my Momma proud
No bad vibes. I’m gonna need you to turn around
I got rhymes like the sky only got clouds
But for the love, never catch a, catch a cloud
Escaped a life of crime, took a different route
Ra$h Ca$h, I’m gonna show you what I’m ‘really ‘bout
Hey, I’m ‘bout show you what I’m ‘really ‘bout
I’m ‘bout show you what I’m ‘really ‘bout
So turn around, turn around, turn around, yeah
Ain’t gonna let no stumbling block
Turn me around, turn me around, turn me around
Ain’t gonna let no stumbling block
Turn me around
I’m gonna keep on walking
Keep on talking
Marching up to freedom land
Ain’t gonna let no bully
Turn me around, turn me around, turn me around
Ain’t gonna let no bully
Turn me around
I’m gonna keep on walking
Keep on talking
Marching up to freedom land
Freedom, freedom
Improvised Spoken Word:
‘Bout show you what I’m ‘really ‘bout
Like a show when you know we ‘bout to ride the croud
And you know we gonna keep the music real going high
And you know we gotta keep it good, good vibes
And you know we gotta keep it right, and we gotta keep it tight, though we’re flying by
Like the birds in the sky
And you know I gotta stay with the rhymes, eh
And you know I gotta have a good time
Keep it with the groove and you know we got advice
Eh, the crowd’s moving
And you know we gotta keep the beat groovin’
And you know I stay with the chords groovin’
Eh, you know I don’t lose it
No, and I stay to prove it
I’m one of the best and you know I be chosen
And you know the rhymes be too golden
And I’m with the group and you’re about to know it
Yeah, we ‘bout to really show it
Turn it around, turn it around
We gonna come up with new sounds, new sounds
And we don’t come with no frowns, come with no frowns
And I’m ‘bout to turn it around, turn it around, turn it around
Ain’t gonna let nobody
Turn me ‘round, turn me ‘round, turn me ‘round
Ain’t gonna let no hatred
Turn me around
I’m gonna keep on walking
Keep on talking
Marching up to freedom land
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Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round - Gullah Geechee
Traditional
(This ever-timely traditional protest song is such a deep, important song. This is a gut level, powerful, version led in the spirit of protest by Gullah Geechee percussionist/vocalist Dr. David Pleasant honoring the folks that have worked hard and for those that lost their lives fighting against racism. )
Ain’t gonna let nobody
Turn me ‘round, turn me ‘round, turn me ‘round
Ain’t gonna let nobody
Turn me ‘round
I’m gonna keep on walking
Keep on talking
Marching up to freedom land
Ain’t gonna let no hatred
Turn me around, turn me around, turn me around
Ain’t gonna let no hatred
I’m gonna keep on walking
Keep on talking
Marching up to freedom land
Ain’t gonna let injustice
Turn me around, turn me around, turn me around
Ain’t gonna let injustice
I’m gonna keep on walking
Keep on talking
Marching up to freedom land
Ain’t gonna let no jailhouse
Turn me around, turn me around, turn me around
Ain’t gonna let no jailhouse
Turn me around
I’m gonna keep on walking
Keep on talking
Marching up to freedom land
Freedom, freedom
(Improv)
Ain’t gonna let nobody
Turn me ‘round, turn me ‘round, turn me ‘round
Ain’t gonna let nobody
Turn me ‘round
I’m gonna keep on walking
Keep on talking
Marching up to freedom land
Improvised Ending: Freedom Over Me rhap! by David Pleasant, Drumfolk Riddim Specialist
Freedom, freedom over me
Freedom over me
Freedom, freedom over me
Freedom over me
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NYC based The Scooches members have played with the likes of Paul McCartney, Jon Batiste with performances at Kansas City
Folk Festival, 2017 NERFA Semi-Formal showcase, Club Passim, Isis Music Hall, WoodSongs, Blue Plate Special, John Platt's WFUV FM, On Your Radar, Westchester Round Up.
Film appearances: Mona Lisa Smile, Away We Go, Disney's Enchanted & PBS Masterpiece,The Chaperone.
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