Songs of Peace and the Spirit

Here are two of a number of songs I have written. You are welcome to download, play and sing these songs, but they are copyright, and permission must be obtained from the author for performances or recordings of them. Permission will generally be given free of charge for free performances or benefits to raise money for worthy causes. To obtain permission, please e-mail the author at: mark (at) markmason (dot) net.

Avatar - Words and music by Mark Mason

Chorus:
Krishna, divine avatar, show me divine mother,
ever loving mother, she's who I'm longing for.
Jesus, light of my world, take me to our father,
ever blissful father, open the door now.

Verse 1:
I was lost in the world,
now I am finding, peace that's abiding.
Thank you dear Lord.

Chorus

Verse 2:
I have shut out the world,
now I am finding, inwardly hieing,
bliss, my dear Lord.

Chorus

Verse 3:
Your will is my will!
Tell me I'll do it -- your will, I'll do it.
My life is yours.

Bridge:
Oh but what can I do to be worthy of you?
And what what can I do that you want me to do for you?
'Cause all I know that I know is that

Verse 4:
Your dream is for all your children to
live together peacefully
and love each other.

Verse 5:
'Cause I know that I know that
You love us through time never ending,
And never give up, never ever give up, on us.

Coda:
Oh Krishna, divine avatar, show me divine mother,
ever loving mother, she's who I'm longing for.
('n) Jesus, light of my world, take me to our father,
ever blissful father, thank you dear Lord.

Mp3s of this song generated by the Finale music composition program:
With the voice part being "sung" by the cello, click here: Avatar.mp3
With piano accompaniment only, click here: AvatarA.mp3

For printable sheet music of this song, click here: "Avatar" sheet music

Printing Instructions: Selecting Print from the File menu of your browser will print the sheet music on three pages. For best results, reduce the left margin to 0.25" in Page Setup, and scale up the size to 120% in your printer setup (properties).

Live by the Words We Say - Lyrics by Mark Mason
- with editorial suggestions by Val Rogers and members of the Eugene Peace Choir
- to be sung to the music of the traditional song "Down to the River to Pray"

"Peace between countries must rest on the solid foundation of love between individuals"
"Be the change you wish to see in the world"
- Mahatma Ghandi

Let's all live, live by the words we say.
Let's all live by the words we say.
Let's all live by the words we say.

Verse 1 (Soprano 1)
If we can live by the words we say,
following a true and honest way,
then who can tell what what peace may come,
if we can live that way?

Chorus 1
O brother, let's all live,
let's all live, truly live.
O brother, let's all live, live in that honest way.

Verse 2 (Men)
If we can live in that honest way,
showing others kindness day by day,
then we can shine the light of love,
and peace will come to stay.

Chorus 2
O sister, let's all love,
let's all love, truly love.
O sister, let's all love, love in that peaceful way.

Verse 3 (All)
If we can love in that peaceful way,
showing others kindness, day by day,
then we can shine the light of hope,
and joy will come to stay.

Chorus 3
O children, let's all grow,
let's all grow, truly grow.
O children, let's all grow, grow in that joyful way.

Verse 4 (Soprano 1)
If we can live by the words we say,
following a true and honest way,
then who can tell what peace may come,
if we can live that way?

Chorus 4 (×2)
O people, let's all live,
let's all live, truly live.
O people, let’s all live, live by the words we say.

(Oh brothers) live by the words we say.
(Oh sisters) live by the words we say.

For an mp3 of this song, performed by the Eugene Peace Choir, click here: LiveByTheWords.mp3

If you would like to use either of these songs, or have any questions
about them, please e-mail me at: mark (at) markmason (dot) net, and include
the word "Songs" in the subject line, or phone me on: (541) 485-3905.

Click here for the website of my book, In Search of the Loving God, which includes three complete chapters from the book:
IN SEARCH OF THE LOVING GOD by Mark Mason