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Smile America

by aka Level Seven

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Let me see, if I can explain some things to you They’re hard to come by, but only life can bring them to you. You don’t have to be who they think you are You don’t have to be a star. You don’t have to be who they want you to be You just have to be who you are. Chorus: It’s not too late: let me see if I can explain It’s not too late: let me see if I can explain It’s not too late, not too late When I was young, my mother she showed me what to do I’m passing it on, the ageless baton, my love for you. To listen and be wise She opened up my eyes. She taught me what to do An now I’m showing you Chorus: Bridge: Things I did not have the heart to share No one cared, they were blind Now the time has come to open up and pass the gift to you. You are young. The whole world is there for you. So much fun, people are there to care for you. Find a place to start Just open up your heart Don’t be afraid to share And find someone who cares. Chorus and end.
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If we don’t try to help each other solve this mystery We won’t find out how very strong we are The challenges well, they’re all great, we know we can’t be weak Just put your helping hand in mind, we’ll see. Chorus: It’s time to Smile, Smile, Smile America Holding onto what is dear and true. And we will Smile, Smile, Smile America For God has not forsaken me and you. Bridge: Let all our tears and fears and sorrow just slip away Don’t watch the ground; just hold your head up high. Let’s do the very best we can and soon, we all will Know. Nothing can defeat our hearts Because our faith is strong! 2X If we don’t get this thing together, one by one we’ll see You and I need each other to be strong. Traveling this road together, from sea to shining sea Open up to what we all can be Chorus It’s time to Smile, Smile, Smile America Holding onto what is dear and true And we will Smile, Smile, Smile America For God has not forsaken me and you. Chorus: And we will Smile, Smile, Smile our whole way through Holding onto what is dear and true And we shall Stand Tall, Tall America For God has not forsaken me and you. For God has not forsaken me and you. For God has not forsaken me and you.
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Every day, she’d sit all alone in her room With just the sound of her ticking clock. She was afraid of her life and afraid of dying She was afraid of her fears and afraid trying. She was afraid to taste the sun and afraid of crying And she never saw the sunrise at sunset. Chorus: But tomorrow is now and here is the day When she wore her tears like a dress Tomorrow is now and gone is the day When she knows there are no regrets. There’s no turning back, she’s letting it go, It’s time to be free and she’s letting it show There’s no turning back and there’s nowhere to hide She’s starting it over, she’s ready to fly. Everyday, she’d sit all alone in her gloom Listening to the cold winter’s rain. She was afraid to try again and afraid of losing She was afraid to risk again and afraid of moving She was afraid to act on faith and afraid of choosing And she never saw the sunrise at sunset. Chorus: But tomorrow is now and here is the day When she wore her tears like a dress Tomorrow is now and gone is the day When she knows there are no regrets. There’s no turning back, she’s letting it go, It’s time to be free and she’s letting it show. There’s no turning back and there’s nowhere to hide She’s starting it over, she’s ready to fly. She’s starting it over, She’s starting it over, She’s starting it over, she’s ready to fly, fly fly.
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I know the secrets of the mountains Of the desert and the stars I know the message of the valleys And the fire that is ours, with you… with you. I know the rhythm of the ocean And the laughter that it brings, The wind is dancing devotion As across the world it sings, to you… to you. You encircle the four corners Of the universe Swirling clouds across the open skies Sending moonbeams with your soft hands Chasing shadows that fly by. I crossed the border and surpassed time Stirred love loose for you and me We’ll move together now in rainbow rhyme As we sail the endless sea, to you…to you. Instrumental then repeat chorus and verse
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Not My Job 05:49
Everybody knows that you’re insane, it’s true Everybody knows you’re not to blame, are you? Everybody knows that no one’s there for you Everybody knows that no one cares for you, but me. I see your heart is heading for the fan. And all the pieces they fall down. And even though it’s set for free. I am not about to stand around and Chorus: It’s not my job. It’s not my job to watch you It’s not my job to watch you falling It’s not my job. It’s not my job to watch you It’s not my job, to watch you crawling I don’t want the pay. I don’t like the pay. And I don’t want the pay today! Chorus Instrumental Back into chorus
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Surrender 03:49
You don’t have to feel alone, to run away and hide. You may not see me always with you, But I’ll be there at your side. You gain nothing keeping separate staying to yourself Love is lost until you find it to share with someone else. Chorus: Surrender (All your tears will fade away) Together (Love is here for us to stay) Surrender (I am yours and you are mine) Forever (We are one in love’s design) Surrender (That’s when we’ll know love is true) Together (You in me and me in you) Forever (We’ll find love) Peace comes easy when we forfeit Forcing what seems right. Giving up what doesn’t count is a blessing in disguise. You gain nothing keeping separate staying to yourself. Love seems lost until you find it to share with someone else.
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Chorus: I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. The only chance she saw to make a life was in L.A. Folding towels, cleaning rooms she worked hard day by day, Then gave in to fear and doubt. She was down, on the street, looked about everywhere, To feed her kids, find a place to stay. Met a friend, she caught a break, found a job she liked. She works downtown near where she stays. Chorus: I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. He left the gang, made a friend, She was not from his world. He knew this change was just what he needs. They fell in love, head over heels, looking back no more, Free and clear from past mis-deeds. Chorus:
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Springtime 04:04
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Chorus: Make up your mind, make up your mind, do what you want to. Do what you want, do what you want, do what you want to. Your dream is calling to you to catch it if you can. I’ve seen it waiting for you exactly where you stand Some will have advice to give you of what is best for you Just listen to what you hear then you’ll know what’s true. Chorus Make up your mind, make up your mind, do what you want to Do what you want to, do what you want, do what you want to. Bridge: Watch the man who’s giving all his love away, He takes time for living, giving love each day. See the children playing, Laughter fills the air Look at how they love life, living without care – Without care Chorus Ending
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I will never walk alone, ‘cause I have finally found my home Ahhhh, what peace and joy I’ve found And I will always be around you. My Father’s house is where I live That’s where I find the love to give Ahhhh, what happiness I’ve found And I will always be around you. Though I travel far and wide through distant lands You always take me by the hand Sometimes the clouds may try to hide my way But through your eyes, I see the Light of day I will never be afraid, ‘cause I am in His heart to stay Ahhhh what peace and joy I’ve found I will always be around you. Never walk alone Peace and joy I’ve found In your heart to stay Always be around
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The Phoenix 08:46
There are those in the world who hold to a view That life is for love and living peace too. But some of us don’t know the purpose we are here So we fight and we war to hold onto our fear. Chorus: But the Phoenix will rise from its ashes and hope will spring from despair. The love will rise to the surface and peace will rein everywhere….Ooooo oooooo The signs all around say the time it is near, For men to put aside their hate. We can change, change our lives, and put aside fear For love it is never, never too late Chorus Ooooo oooo We hold these truths to be self-evident…That all men and women are created equal.

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released June 20, 2021

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aka Level Seven Deltona, Florida

Chris and Daya Devi-Doolin, aka Level Seven, former street musicians who have evolved into a dynamic acoutic-based inspiration pop duo. Beginning as street musicians in Philadelphia, PA., and with time spent performing throughout the Northeast US, they now call Central Florida their home.
Their music resonates with the roots they have lived, incorporating a wide variety of styles in their songs.
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