Sorry

Sorry ain’t enough,
As it rolls off your cuff.
It’s just a reflects to hide your defects.

You can’t earn her grace
From her wounded face;
She gives it freely, yes freely.

The lies you’ve told
And back stories unfold;
In the shadows doubts creak.

You spin it forward
You little coward;
Writing a new glory filled story.

The hypocrisy
Of our democracy
Beg Christian lies to be gospel

Sorry doesn’t cut it
When hit in the gullet
But smile arrogantly and win the day.

You can’t earn her grace
From her wounded face;
She gives it freely, yes freely.


By Dave Schipper © 2012 Rose Riversongs

Dedicated to all our lying politicians..

Joy Begins

In these cold days of frozen pavement
And toxic bank assets,
There is life growing among friends.

The tender skin of a new born
The grace of forgiveness
There is hope growing over again.

Oh sure the dominant word is bad news
But there is happiness
And we must stop to listen

With the help of friends and neighbors alike
We are banking on strengths
And joy begins to happen.

… by Dave Schipper © 2009 Rose Riversongs

You Forgive Me

You Forgive Me

Let me walk with faithfulness
Let me answer your call
Let me mirror your kindness
Let me standup tall

Chorus:

When I’m worried your right with me,
When I’m lost, I’m suddenly found.
When I curse the ones I really need,
You forgive me.

I’ll take my brother’s hand in unity
We’ll be on even par
I’ll remember that you died for me
I’ll be proud of the scars.

When I’m worried your right with me,
When I’m lost, I’m suddenly found.
When I curse the ones I really need,
You forgive me.

We’ll take up arms for the poor in plight
We’ll sow all the seeds.
We’ll stand up for what is right
We’ll harvest good deeds.

When I’m worried your right with me,
When I’m lost, I’m suddenly found.
When I curse the ones I really need,
You forgive me.

by Dave Schipper © Rose Riversongs 2004

Author's notes:

This song came up in my random shuffle yesterday and I just have to laugh to myself... I've always like the way Tim add a harmony and a piano to it, but now I can't change it anymore. I've kind of decided that the chorus would be better with these words; feel free to share your thoughts. Free Download over at FolkAlley.com

Alternative Chorus
When I’m worried you guide me,
When I’m lost, I’m suddenly found.
When I curse the one I’ve become,
You lead me home.
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