Make A Stand (CBCP Year of the Youth Official Theme Song)

Make A Stand is the theme song of the double celebration for the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Year of the Youth and the Episcopal Commision on Youth (ECY)'s 25th Anniversary [December 16, 2010 - December 16, 2011]

I decided to make a repost of this song so more and more people can also have a resource and share this to everyone. Kudos to all young souls!

written and produced by Jude Gitamondoc

interpreted by Daryl Leong

with backup vocals Jean Barbadillo, Eliza Barwado, Don Eguna, Johanna Lavajo, Daryl Leong, Les Paul Pineda, Edison Saynes

arranged, recorded, and mixed by Jad Bantug at 1032 Studios

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MAKE A STAND

How long must we sit and wait for a hero?

And how long must we waste today for tomorrow?

To our people that’s lost in the dark

We can be guiding hand, shining star

If we only could see that the hero is here

In our hearts, young as we are…

We can stand and make a stand

Heart to heart and hand in hand

Let that voice out inside

That we can’t keep on hiding

Gotta work to make things work

Gotta change to change the world

‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try

We are never too young to come as one

And to make a stand.

Stand firm, be a guiding light to the nation

Stand proud, let's unite in one celebration

With the Power of God from above

We can tell all the world of His love

Standing firm in the faith

Doing all of our work from the heart

We've got to start to make a stand

We can stand and make a stand

Heart to heart and hand in hand

Let that voice out inside

That we can’t keep on hiding

Gotta work to make things work

Gotta change to change the world

‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try

We are never too young to come as one

And to make a stand.

For together, we’re strong

Now it won’t be for long

Till we heal this broken land

If we live what we’ve learned

Take this time to take our turn

To make a stand!

Let that voice out inside

That we can’t keep on hiding

Gotta work to make things work

Gotta change to change the world

‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try

We are never too young to come as one

And to make a stand.

We can stand and make a stand

Heart to heart and hand in hand

Let that voice out inside

That we can’t keep on hiding

Gotta work to make things work

Gotta change to change the world

‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try

We are never too young to come as one

We can make a stand.

Source:

Lyrics and .mp3 file can be downloaded here

Video production can be viewed here

It Was Destiny That Led Me To Meet You

Such a wonderful melody and a heart-touching message... I just want to share this.

I set out on a narrow way
many years ago
hoping I would find true love
along the broken road
but I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
Couldn't see how every sign
pointed strait to you

every long lost dream
led me to where you are
others who broke my heart
they were like northern stars
pointing me on my way
into your loving arms
this much I know is true
that God blessed the broken road
that led me strait to
Led me straight to you
others who broke my heart
they were like northern stars
pointing me on my way
into your loving arms
this much I know is true
that God blessed the broken road
that led me straight to you

Here's the version of Rascal Flatts (original) lyrics (with chords):

Intro:  c   G  Am   F G c (x2)


VERSE1

c              G      Am  F    G       c
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
c               G        Am     F        G       c
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
    Am            G
But I got lost a time or two
    F                   c
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
c                  G     Am   F       G            c
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you



CHORUS
       F         c                 G        c        
Every long lost dream lead me to where you are
            F        c                     F        G
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
             F      c             G     Am
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
            F        c
This much I know is true........
     c                  G    Am
That God blessed the broken road
      F         G         c
That led me straight to you

Repeat Intro x2


VERSE2
  c                G       Am    F      G        c
I think about the years I spent just passing through
     c                G      Am   F           G       c     
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
     Am                  G
But you just smile and take my hand
F                      c
You've been there you understand
c                   G        Am   F       G      c
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true



CHORUS
       F         c                 G        c        
Every long lost dream lead me to where you are
            F        c                     F        G
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
             F      c             G     Am
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
            F        c
This much I know is true........
     c                  G    Am
That God blessed the broken road
      F         G         c
That led me straight to you

(Solo) Chords: F c   G c,  F c  G c


Chorus 2:
                  F       c            G      c
And now I'm just rolling home into my lover's arms
             F       c
This much I know is true........
      c                G     Am        F        G         c  F G c
That God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you
      c                G     Am        F        G         c  
That God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you 

(version 3 chords courtesy of ultimate-guitar.com)

Crazier

It may be quite obvious that my (or one of my) favorite artists is Taylor Swift. Reason why? Well, I just find her music (particularly the genre) really good. The genre's country-pop, upbeat and in some way, smooth. The lyrics are realistic and easy to relate. Plus, the chords are simpler. It would be easy for musicians and beginners alike to sing their hearts out while playing with these uncomplicated chords. I've got almost of her songs and compared the patterns. And most of them belong to the same family or revolves within the same 'chord series'.

So if you're an aficionado of Taylor's music, you may want to try this one. Enjoy!

Crazier

by Taylor Swift

D A Bm G (G)

D                       A
I'd never gone with the wind
            Em
Just let it flow
       G            (A)          D
Let it take me where it wants to go
                  A                    Em
Till you open the door there's so much more
           G
I've never seen it before
      A         Bm        G
I was trying to fly but I couldn't find wings
    A          Bm          G
But you came along and you changed everything


D                        A
You lift my feet off the ground
              Bm
You spin me around
            G
You make me crazier, crazier
D                          A
Feels like I'm falling and I
                 Bm
I'm lost in your eyes
            G                (G)
You make me crazier, crazier, crazier


  D                          A
I watched from a distance as you
               Em 
Made life your own
      G           (A)          D
Every sky was your own kind of blue
                A                   Em
And I wanted to know how that would feel
        G
And you made it so real
A             Bm             G
You showed me something that I couldn't see
A             Bm           G
You opened my eyes and you made me believe


D                        A
You lift my feet off the ground
              Bm
You spin me around
            G
You make me crazier, crazier
D                          A
Feels like I'm falling and I
                 Bm
I'm lost in your eyes
            G                (G)
You make me crazier, crazier, crazier

D A G (G)

A        Bm             G
Baby you showed me what living is for
  A             Bm     G
I don't want to hide anymore


D                        A
You lift my feet off the ground
              Bm
You spin me around
            G
You make me crazier, crazier
D                          A
Feels like I'm falling and I
                 Bm
I'm lost in your eyes
            G
You make me crazier, crazier, crazier
G
Crazier, crazier 

Video courtesy of youtube. Chords tabbed by Krista (my reliable source of Taylor Swift's songs in ultimate-guitarchords.com)

Song: OnLy LoVe..

This is one of my fave songs.. Uhm, it's actually one of the pieces that I like to play with Flutey (my kingflute) (^_^) ohh, yeah, i've got the guitar chords here.. I wish I could play this with Crescent sooner or later.. (^_^)

intro: Am  F  G   C   Dm      G    C

Verse 1:
Am    F          G        C
Two a.m. and the rain is falling
Am      F           G              C
Here we are at the crossroads once again
     F                 G
You're telling me you're so confused
  Em                 Am
You can't make up your mind
      F
Is this meant to be
     G
You're asking me.

Chorus:

       F        G
But only love can say
Em                Am
Try again to walk away
  F             G
But I believe for you and me
  E                  Am
The sun will shine one day
           F        G
So I'll just play my part
  Em                           Am
And pray you'll have a change of heart
          F
But I can't make you see it through
G                            Am
That something only love can do


Verse 2: the same as verse 1

In your arms as the dawn is breaking
Face to face and a thousand miles apart
I've tried my best to make you see
There's hope beyond the pain
If we give enough, if we learn to trust

Chorus:

But only love can say
Try again to walk away
But I believe for you and me
The sun will shine one day
So I'll just play my part
And pray you'll have a change of heart
But I can't make you see it through
That something only love can do

I know if I could find the words
To touch you deep inside
You'd give my dream just one more chance
Don't let this be our last good-bye

But only love can say
Try again to walk away
But I believe for you and me
The sun will shine one day
So I'll just play my part
And pray you'll have a change of heart
But I can't make you see it through
That something only love can do
That something only love can do...