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Rise Up Singing

from RISE by Elaine Mahon

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One of the greatest joys in my life is singing – just for the sheer joy of it.

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Rise Up Singing
© Mary Elaine Mahon/Six Pelicans Publishing (BMI)

Seen in the light of reason
Seen in the light of a clear blue day
Some people I can’t please them, but
I’ve got to please myself I say,
Oh I’ve got to please myself I say

No matter the time or season
When I get out of my own way
Where there is rhyme there’s reason
And a song to sing most every day
Oh a song to sing most every day

(Chorus)
And I will rise up singing
Lift my voice and soar
For as long as I am breathing
Song is what my voice is for
Oh, song is what my voice is for

Some days my wheels are spinning
I can’t figure out which way to go
I’m searching for new beginnings
And a high follows every low, oh
Oh, a high follows every low

Sometimes the words flow freely
And a melody comes out to play
And inspiration leads me
To another song, another day
Oh, another song, another day

(Chorus)

(Bridge)
I won’t lie to you
Some days I feel blue and wrong
But I have a choice
I can lift my voice in song
Seen in the light of reason
Seen in the light of a clear blue day

Some people you can’t please them, but
You’ve got to please yourself I say,
Oh, you’ve got to please yourself I say

(Chorus)
And you can rise up singing
Lift your voice and soar
For as long as you are breathing
Song is what your voice is for

Oh, song is what your voice is for
Oh, song is what your voice is for

credits

from RISE, track released January 29, 2013
Lead Vocal and Acoustic Guitar: Elaine Mahon
Harmony Vocals: Kim Blackburn, Penny NIchols, Elisabeth Williamson & Elaine Mahon
High Strung Guitar: Elisabeth Wiliamson
Bass: Lon Williamson

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Elaine Mahon Gainesville, Florida

With her 2017 release, REACH FOR THE STARS, Elaine Mahon has written a collection of songs that evoke a sense of wonder while inspiring hope and offering empowerment. Mahon's songs reflect her perspective as an astronomer, while remaining deeply rooted in the natural world we all live in. Mahon performs solo at festivals, venues and house concerts in Florida and throughout the Southeastern US. ... more

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