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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Dietrich Avatar
February 23, 2018 at 7:45 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!!
Duet Avatar
February 24, 2018 at 4:49 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
Lamoureux Avatar
January 15, 2018 at 9:30 AM
You are a natural, I enjoyed your lyrics!
Duet Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 10:40 PM
Thank you for that lovely compliment, Richard. :) Carole Duet
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 4:51 PM
I do like what you have created in this song. Nice job,my friend. Have a nice evening my friend.
Duet Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:24 AM
Hi Darlene! I'm glad you liked my lyrics to the song. Thanks so much. Carole :)
Kendrick Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 9:30 AM
Interesting arrangement..Way to go..Sara
Duet Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:22 AM
Hi Sara! I'm glad you found my lyrics to "Breathe" interesting. Thanks. Carole Duet
Williams Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 1:55 AM
Beautiful lyrics Carole, set to excellent music. I love it....Maria xxx
Duet Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:21 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
Gondolf Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 11:15 AM
Carole, I think your lyrics are beautiful, nicely written. John
Duet Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:15 AM
Hi John! I'm so glad you liked my lyrics. Thank you. Carole Duet :)
Pandit Avatar
January 8, 2018 at 7:03 AM
Enjoyed reading your lyrics Carole!
Duet Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:11 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed reading my lyrics, Vijay. Thank you. Carole Duet :)
One Avatar
January 8, 2018 at 3:06 AM
Lovely lyrics.Carole...I hooe you find someone to sing it for you..
Duet Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:10 AM
Thanks, ZZ. I'm glad you liked the lyrics. No one to sing it yet...except moi. lol Carole
Kannan Avatar
January 8, 2018 at 2:02 AM
Wow... This is so beautiful...Lovely song...
Duet Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:07 AM
Wow! I'm so happy you liked my song, Supraja. Carole Duet :)
Ashley Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 10:59 PM
Beautiful and heartfelt lyrics Carole. A captivating song that I could feel, a moving write. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Duet Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:06 AM
I'm so glad you liked "Breathe", Susan. Thanks. Carole :)
Gauthier Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 10:11 PM
Pleasant read - great use of the form. Well done, Carole.
Duet Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:05 AM
Thanks, Line. I'm glad you liked my "form". lol Carole ;D
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