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Breathe the Song Revised

1st Stanza (female solo): Sleep naught, deep thought. He’s late, I wait. Me here, with fear. He’s there, I bare. Refrain (female trio): Breathe deep, love keep Breathe deep, love keep 2nd Stanza (solo): Walk floor, once more. Where can he be? No call, that’s all Pick up the phone. Make drink, just think. Read book, just look. Repeat Refrain (trio): Breathe deep, love keep Breathe deep, love keep 3rd Stanza: The clock, tick tock. Take pill, be still. 4th Stanza (slowly): Time's....slow. (solo) We....know. (trio) He'll....stay. (solo) Some....day. (solo) Breathe....deep. (trio) Love....keep. (trio) 5th Stanza: Wait long, what’s wrong. (solo) Still alive, will survive (trio) Rain splash, Lightning flash. (solo) Sleep now, tell how. (trio) Refrain (trio) Breathe deep, love keep Breathe deep, love keep 6th Stanza (solo): Sleep naught, deep thought He’s late, I wait. Breathe Breathe Breathe Breathe Breathe Breathe Breathe Breathe By: Carole O’Terry Duet Copyright: Jan. 7, 2018 “All Rights Reserved”

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Date: 2/23/2018 7:45:00 PM
Oh my, I was waiting for the happy ending, that wasn't to be! I really enjoyed this one, Carole. It's almost like you did half of this with footles!!
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/24/2018 4:49:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea. I had to look up "footle" to find out what you meant but that's good. I'm always learning. Also, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Carole :D
Date: 1/15/2018 9:30:00 AM
You are a natural, I enjoyed your lyrics!
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Carole Duet
Date: 1/18/2018 10:40:00 PM
Thank you for that lovely compliment, Richard. :) Carole Duet
Date: 1/12/2018 4:51:00 PM
I do like what you have created in this song. Nice job,my friend. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Carole Duet
Date: 1/13/2018 3:24:00 AM
Hi Darlene! I'm glad you liked my lyrics to the song. Thanks so much. Carole :)
Date: 1/12/2018 9:30:00 AM
Interesting arrangement..Way to go..Sara
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Carole Duet
Date: 1/13/2018 3:22:00 AM
Hi Sara! I'm glad you found my lyrics to "Breathe" interesting. Thanks. Carole Duet
Date: 1/11/2018 1:55:00 AM
Beautiful lyrics Carole, set to excellent music. I love it....Maria xxx
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Carole Duet
Date: 1/13/2018 3:21:00 AM
Hey Maria! I'm glad you liked the lyrics to "Breathe". There was just something about that music that got to me and reminded me of a clock which reminded me of time which reminded me of waiting...and it was born. lol I keep picturing it in a play of some kind. Anyway, thanks. Carole xxx
Date: 1/9/2018 11:15:00 AM
Carole, I think your lyrics are beautiful, nicely written. John
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Carole Duet
Date: 1/13/2018 3:15:00 AM
Hi John! I'm so glad you liked my lyrics. Thank you. Carole Duet :)
Date: 1/8/2018 7:03:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your lyrics Carole!
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Carole Duet
Date: 1/13/2018 3:11:00 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed reading my lyrics, Vijay. Thank you. Carole Duet :)
Date: 1/8/2018 3:06:00 AM
Lovely lyrics.Carole...I hooe you find someone to sing it for you..
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Carole Duet
Date: 1/13/2018 3:10:00 AM
Thanks, ZZ. I'm glad you liked the lyrics. No one to sing it yet...except moi. lol Carole
Date: 1/8/2018 2:02:00 AM
Wow... This is so beautiful...Lovely song...
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Carole Duet
Date: 1/13/2018 3:07:00 AM
Wow! I'm so happy you liked my song, Supraja. Carole Duet :)
Date: 1/7/2018 10:59:00 PM
Beautiful and heartfelt lyrics Carole. A captivating song that I could feel, a moving write. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Carole Duet
Date: 1/13/2018 3:06:00 AM
I'm so glad you liked "Breathe", Susan. Thanks. Carole :)
Date: 1/7/2018 10:11:00 PM
Pleasant read - great use of the form. Well done, Carole.
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Carole Duet
Date: 1/13/2018 3:05:00 AM
Thanks, Line. I'm glad you liked my "form". lol Carole ;D

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