Take my hand when you are worried Take my hand when you’re alone Take my hand and let me guide you Take my hand to lead you home.
BEN HARPERLife’s the longest picture you’re ever gonna take.
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A candle throws its light into the darkness, in a nasty world so shines a good deed. Make sure the fortune that you seek is the fortune that you need.
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It’s not easy for a mother and son to sing a duet. You can’t just sing about anything.
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Wish there was something that I could say or do, I can resist anything but the temptation from you. But I’d rather walk alone than chase you around, I’d rather fall myself then let you drag me on down.
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The spirit is what guides my life, and I’m humbly on my knees in thanks for guidance and direction every day. But God is not something to be preached, it’s something to be lived.
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We’ve changed our reflections, but inside we’re just a child.
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There’s something in everyone only they know.
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Children come running to the truth But you’ve got to peel the skin to get the fruit And while one’s living high another’s grieving But what’s sweet by morning is bitter by the evening Oh – What’s sweet by morning is bitter by the evening.
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If I’m inspired and music inspires me, then I will continue to play it.
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There’s no room in my life for religion. Religion is separation and segregation of God. How can you segregate the Almighty?
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People say, “How do you write songs?” I say, “Patience.” I may have a track that’s hot, but no words. I’ll just let it sit for years, because I know they’re going to meet. They’ll find it.
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Could’ve sworn I heard you say Amen this morning, showing some kind of sign that you believe. Did it fall from your tongue without warning? Or just another trick to fall from your sleeve?
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As long as someone else controls your history the truth shall remain just a mystery
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The woman in you is the worry in me.
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Try it first And you’ll see its a blessing And it’s not a curse
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The advice I have for new artists is this – write great songs and play them live as often as possible. Get residencies all over town and crush it.
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I dont know if hell exists, but there sure as hell are some people who dont belong in heaven.
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It turns out that there is something more magnificent than nature. It’s love.
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We’re always moving forward in different places physically and psychologically.
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Sometimes I may be totally arrogant, sometimes I may totally be the most humble guy you’ve ever met, sometimes I may be in between. But that’s life. Who isn’t like that? What’s the big deal if I had an arrogant moment.
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I’ve never made a record that didn’t sound better than what was in my head – that’s sort of my rule.
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I knew a girl, her name was Truth. She was a terrible liar.
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You look like gold. I’ve been fooled before, but now I know I’ve made the mistake in the past. But now I, now I know the difference from gold and brass.
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My choice is what I choose to do and if I’m causing no harm it shouldn’t bother you. Your choice is who you choose to be and if you’re causin’ no harm, then your alright with me.
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Sometimes it’s lightning in a bottle and you got the song. But oftentimes it shows up.
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Fearlessness, absolutely. Discipline. You also need open-minded creativeness that lets everything in. You never want to lose a word or a phrase, yet every one should count. Always the best language possible. And, finally, knowing when to leave it alone. Stop when it’s done.
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Folk is bare bones music.
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