...And So It Is, by Denise Sherman

...And So It Is

by Denise Sherman

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1.	I Am 03:24	lyrics	buy track
I Am! I Am! I am wonderful, kind, loving and true, funny and serious, confident, made new, and I am, I am not moved, not moved, I am not moved! Sometimes when you're feeling fear, simply know, God is there wherever you may go. Well, love or fear, which one, which one, will you choose, my dear? I Am! I am not moved, not moved, I am not moved. I Am! I Am! I am wonderful, kind, loving and true, funny and serious, confident, made new, and I am, I am not moved, not moved, I am not moved! I Am! I Am! Yes, I Am! Yes, I Am! I am wonderful, kind, loving and true, funny and serious, confident, made new, I Am! Yes, I Am! I Am! I Am! I am wonderful, kind, loving and true, funny and serious, confident, made new, I am, and so are you…are you… are you, I Am! And so are you!
2.	We Are Holy 03:12	lyrics	buy track
We are Holy, because of who you say we are. Holy, because of what you've done we are, Holy! And even in our darkest hour, Holy, so through the Son we'll shine on and on and on Your name! Your love! Your hope! Your light! We are Holy, because of who you say we are. Holy, because of what you've done we are, Holy! And even in our darkest hour, Holy, so through the Son we'll shine on and on and on Your peace! Your truth! Your power! Your life! We are Holy, because of who you say we are. Holy, because of what you've done we are, Holy! And even in our darkest hour, Holy, so through the Son we'll shine on and on and on In the midst of our daily life and times, there is a light the hope and truth of You. You have sent us here to shine, shine, shine! Above all else, I am reminded Your hands! Your eyes! Your heart! Your love! We are Holy, because of who you say we are. Holy, because of what you've done we are, Holy! And even in our darkest hour, Holy, so through the Son we'll shine on and on and on. Holy! We are Holy! We are Holy! We are Holy, because of who you say we are (through the Son we’ll shine on and on and on) Because of what you've done, we are… (through the Son we’ll shine on and on and on) and even in our darkest hour (through the Son we’ll shine on and on and on) Yes, we are Holy (through the Son we’ll shine on and on and on) and through the Son, (through the Son we’ll shine on and on and on) through the Son, through the Son (through the Son we’ll shine on and on and on) We shine on!
3.	Forgiveness 04:26	lyrics	buy track
No, they know not what they do. No, they know not what they do. If it's good enough for Jesus, is it good enough for you? No, they know not what they do... People are people Some seem to ignore what's right for the good, what's right for the whole In an effort to create peace we just fight a little war Is it worth it? What's the score? No, they know not what they do. No, they know not what they do. If it's good enough for Jesus, is it good enough for you? No, they know not what they do... Big men in high places, Co-workers in each other's faces, Families fighting their place, and Hearts breaking over lack of grace No, they know not what they do. No, they know not what they do. If it's good enough for Jesus, is it good enough for you? No, they know not what they do... Spirit of criticism Pain and anger you create No, there's not enough room in my joy… for your hate No, there's not enough room in my joy… for your hate No, we know not what we do. No, we know not what we do. If it's good enough for Jesus, is it good enough for you? No, we know not what we do... No, we know not what we do. No, we know not what we do. If it's good enough for Jesus, is it good enough for you? No, we know not what we do... No… No, we know not what we do If it's good enough for Jesus, is it good enough for you? No, we know not what we do...
4.	Your Holy Presence 03:55	lyrics	buy track
(Chorus) I see your light, Your holy presence In this world every day. I see your love, Your holy presence In this world every day; Every day! In the strength of a father, In the joy of a child, In the power of a mother. When hope is so hard to find In the face of a newborn baby, In the wisdom of the old, In the beauty of a simple kiss, The wonder of a wandering soul! (Repeat Chorus) In the heart of a teacher, In the work of a volunteer, In the courage of a firefighter when the flame burns your tears! In the shout of a victory call, In the silence of a prayer, In the mystery of the universe, In the knowing that you are there! (Repeat Chorus x2) Every day… I see your light! Yeah, Your holy, holy, holy presence; Every day… Every day… Oh, Every day!
5.	Deeply Ecumenical (As I Recall) 03:03	lyrics	buy track
Jesus and Buddha and Sai Baba were having coffee upstairs one day, when the doorbell rang on the southland's green and the sky broke away. Your spirit floated beside me, floated in and a half step back, just to watch with pride a tear in your eye, as Otis started to sing. As I recall, by the mouth of the Mississippi As I recall, on the banks of a river wide As I recall, by the open mouth of the Mississippi As I recall, the flower you saw was I… The sun beamed down, anchored in the heat. The hottest thing there was right there on the street. Was it a, a pillar or a grave of a long, still, dying slave that opened the door behind me? As I recall, by the mouth of the Mississippi As I recall, on the banks of a river wide As I recall, by the open mouth of the Mississippi As I recall, the flower you saw was I… See the people. Smell the air. Music is everywhere! We are God's hands and feet; every heart, as it beats, (Created) created in your image it's true (oooo Where was I) I was in New Orleans when I found you midst of all there was see. Ain't it funny how you reminded me? (Reminded me) As I recall, by the mouth of the Mississippi As I recall, on the banks of a river wide As I recall, by the open mouth of the Mississippi As I recall, the flower you saw was I…
6.	Today 05:58	lyrics	buy track
Heaven is right here, right now. What are we choosing today? Spirit says move. Are we standing in the way? Spirit says sing. Are we waiting for a better day? Well, there is none, None other like Today... No other time for joy, No other time for grace. Today...Today... Today's the day that the Lord has made. I see all the lonely people passing through the street. I hear what we're saying, my friends, But when are our words going to take feet? Spirit says move. Are we standing in the way? Spirit says sing. Are we waiting for another song called some day? Well, there is none None other like Today... No other time for joy, No other time for grace. But today...Today… Today's the day that the Lord hath made I’ll shout for joy from the mountain top And I'll share my love with the hurt and the lost And I'll be the change I wish to see all around me! I'll lead where spirit says to go And I'll take more chances, not let time pass me, no! And I'll see the amazing place with the golden streets and pearly gates, right now! Right now! Always give your heart. Always give your soul. What doors do we walk on by when they weren't even closed? How many moments did we cherish and praise? How many moments just turned into days and days and days? There is none, None other like Today... No other time for joy. No other time for grace. Today… Today… Today's the day the Lord hath made Today! The time is now, the time is here, today!
7.	Thank You God For Everything 03:41	lyrics	buy track
There's a place in our hearts where we all search for love, Even when the journey seems to shake our strength. And we know there's a place within each of our souls where the love never ends, never breaks our faith. Thank you, God, for everything- every tree, every child, every animal, every day every flower, every star, every wave... every breath that I take! Thank you God for the unity of this place When our hearts start to break and the doors seem to close, when the train rolls on down the tracks of strife Well, we know there's a higher place where the eagle soars, where the crows fall away and our souls take flight Thank you, God, for everything- every tree, every child, every animal, every day every flower, every star, every wave... every breath that I take! Thank you God for the unity of this place In our joy, in our pain, in our “mis-stories,” this is time to decide to remain in peace yes, the Christ is the freedom that we all shine through God is all, everything, just remember the truth Thank you, God, for everything- every tree, every child, every animal, every day every flower, every star, every wave... every breath that I take! Thank you God for the unity of this place Thank you, God! Thank you, God, for everything- every tree, every child, every animal, every day every flower, every star, every wave... every breath that I take! Thank you God for the unity of this place Thank you God! Thank you God for the unity of this place! Thank you God for the unity of this place!
8.	The Choice 04:55	lyrics	buy track
Talking to yourself, do you hear what you're saying? Whispering words of hope and peace, my heart is praying. Light our way through the darkness; Bring us to our holy oneness. How long it takes is just what you decide. Sugar-coated promises, they don't mean a thing. Actions built the walls, and Actions will bring them down. Hearts are opening. Can you feel it all around you? How long it takes is just what you decide. Can you look inside yourself for a moment? Can you look in the mirror and see the truth? Can you vision a brighter, a brighter morning? My friend, you know the choice is up to you! Is your pain so great that you're reeling? When your anger flames, what's really burning you? The only way to the other side is to bravely go on through. The doors of love are open and wait for you! Can you look inside yourself for a moment? Can you look in the mirror and see the truth? Can you vision a brighter, a brighter morning? My friend, you know the choice is up to you! Be gentle and kind, respect earth and sky, be all you're meant to be. Let go of fear , raise the light, hear the truth that you are free. Let the universe hold you. You are whole, complete, believe... the peace you own, it's all up to you. Can you look inside yourself for a moment? Can you look in the mirror and see the truth? Can you vision a brighter, a brighter morning? My friend, you know the choice is up to you! Can you look inside yourself for a moment? Can you look in the mirror and see the truth? Can you vision a brighter, a brighter morning? My friend, you know the choice is up to you! My friend, you know the choice is up to you!
9.	Do You Believe 04:07	lyrics	buy track
Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe? You can get what you want; You can get what you conceive, if you practice what you preach in your actions and in your speech. Believe…and so it is. So it is. Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe? Every day is a new day, a chance to choose heaven or hell; a moment to love and respect or a moment to burn bridges barely built. Believe…and so it is. So it is. Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe? Doubt and fear come knocking at your door. Are you gonna answer it or turn away from your little wars. Sometimes you feel like a looking glass; broken, down on the floor. Seven years is a long, long time to stay shattered and torn. Come on child; come on family; come on unity; just decide. Rise up; turn your hate into love. Every moment is just enough time… Every moment is just enough time, yes, Every moment is just enough time to change your mind! Change your mind! Believe… Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe? Do you believe?
10.	There's a Light 04:33	lyrics	buy track
There's a light at the end of the tunnel, there's a light. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, there's a light. There's a light at the end of the tunnel where all wrongs are made into right There's a light… There's a light. There is peace at the end of the tunnel, there is peace. There is peace at the end of the tunnel, there is peace. There is peace at the end of the tunnel where all fears, all fears will cease There is peace… There is peace. There is love at the end of the tunnel, there is love. There is love at the end of the tunnel, there is love. There is love at the end of the tunnel where our heart is not its history There is love… There is love. There is hope at the end of the tunnel. There is hope There is hope at the end of the tunnel. There is hope There is hope at the end of the tunnel where today and tomorrow meet There is hope… There is hope. There is joy at the end of the tunnel, there is joy. There is joy at the end of the tunnel, there is joy. There is joy at the end of the tunnel where all happiness drowns defeat. There is joy… There is joy. There's a soul at the end of the tunnel, there's a soul. There's a soul at the end of the tunnel, there's a soul. There's a soul at the end of the tunnel where we all remember we are whole There's a soul… There's a soul. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, there's a light. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, there's a light. There's a light at the end of the tunnel. You're the light; you're the truth and the light. There's a light…you're the light! There's a light…you're the light! There's a light…you're the light!
11.	United 04:02	lyrics	buy track
Something's stirring inside of you and yes When all people create love and happiness. We are united through the spirit. We are united in our hearts. We're together, connected from the start. There is no difference between you and me In God's eyes, all people are a worldwide family We are united through the spirit. We are united in our hearts. We're together, connected from the start. We are one… We are one… This God's world, yes we're in it, and we are one. From the lonely child in a foreign land to the child that's holding on to your hand, We are one… We are one… We are one… No time like today to change a broken heart. It takes just one person and then another, and it starts! We are united through the spirit. We are united in our hearts. We're together, connected from the start. We are one… We are one… This God's world, yes we're in it, and we are one. From the lonely child in a foreign land to the child that's holding on to your hand, We are one… We are one… We are one… We are one… We are one… This God's world, yes we're in it, and we are one. From the lonely child in a foreign land to the child that's holding on to your hand, We are one… We are one… We are one… We are one! We are one! We are one!
12.	How Beautiful 03:04	lyrics	buy track
How beautiful is your spirit... How lovely is your name… How wonderful, this moment … How glorious love's flame… All together we sense separation. All together we search for peace. All together we look for the answers. All together we want to be complete. How beautiful is your spirit... How lovely is your name… How wonderful, this moment … How glorious love's flame… All together we come into your presence. All together we hold this peace. All together we share the heart of God. All together we find we are complete. How beautiful is your spirit... How lovely is your name… How wonderful, this moment … How glorious love's flame… How beautiful is your spirit... How lovely is your name… How wonderful, this moment … How glorious love's flame…

about

"Denise...Rock it Baby. You really know how!"
-- Rickie Byars-Beckwith, one of the 21st century’s most revered singer-songwriters whose transcendent music opens the heart, touches the soul, and uplifts the spirit.

"Songs of unity and hope, Denise has a voice that shakes you to the root."
-- Life in Balance

"What a voice! What a presence! What musical skills! Denise Sherman is a powerhouse of enthusiasm and talent. She brings the room alive from he first note because she resonates with the joy of Spirit in full artistic expression."
--John Maxwell Taylor, award winning actor, rock star who has opened for the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, author and motivational speaker.

One Love...One Heart... One Power....One Peace...One World....

Denise Sherman is a social change artist whose music soulfully beckons us to awaken to our highest good for all humankind.

credits

released March 7, 2010

Written by Denise Sherman
Produced by Denise Sherman and Fred Bogert
Cover Art by Lia Treffman

Musicians
Denise Sherman: Lead Vocals, Back-up Vocals, Piano, Keyboard, Djembe, Percussion
Fred Bogert: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Synths, Horns
Pete Peterson: Piano on "I Am"