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I'd Rather Walk

by Michael Averill

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40 years of memories Delivered in an email Turned my world Upside down When I think that I understand That the world is a small place It becomes a whole lot smaller Roads may wind To get to points, lyin' straight ahead And I'm going north Trackin' down A legend on the Yukon Trail You can call this a walkin' song That found me in the morning A golden breeze blew it my way x 3
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Sooner or later You realize You're glued to your footprints Losing your mind No need to worry bout runnin' behind Keep movin' forward You can't rewind You know the open road You know which way you gotta go Stop lookin' back with irrational eyes You stare any harder, soon you'll go blind Don't ask those questions, just follow the signs Remove your restriction, start to unwind You'll be just fine Let's go for a drive We'll get there in time Enjoy your ride You know the open road's the only way to go You know that when your blood runs cold you gotta break the flow No matter what you read You never look back on what's done and been said Get it through your head You're either livin' or playin' pretend...or already dead Don't go on wasting your valuable life Believe in your instincts Let them decide No need to worry bout runnin' behind Keep movin' forward You may as well try You'll be just fine Let's go for a drive We'll get there in time Enjoy your ride
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Years ago When I was young you sat me down Looked me in the eye You said "Son.....whatcha gonna do with your life? Where you goin?" Seasons changed Eventually I found the courage Built the strength to say "Dad, I haven't got a clue Don't know what to do To satisfy this heart" "Well, take your time Stop to wonder, stop to listen, stop and feel peace of mind Don't care what you do Just see it through Give it all your heart Play your heart out" Ohhhh Play your heart out Ohhhh Then came the day Deep inside I realized All I wanted to do Was play on stage Sing my songs, share my stories See the world, touch other people's hearts You sat me down Looked me in the eye and you said "Son... You turned out alright Sure I'll buy you that guitar On one condition Gotta play it with your heart Play your heart out" Ohhhh Play your heart out Ohhhh You know every time I look at your picture You were 17 and livin' dreams I hear your words like clockwork Every morning, every night I can hear you say "Don't ever let yourself Get caught up in that game Don't let them drag you through the mud It's in your blood To play your heart out" Ohhhh Play your heart out Ohhhh
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Sometimes I know you are here Sometimes I see you so clear In my mind I hear you wherever I go I feel you in all that I do In my life You're by my side Even though we never said goodbye I know Nobody really dies And you keep living through my eyes
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I woke up one morning Late February The sweet sound of birds I was there on my couch that it struck me A journey of epic proportions began Some people tell me That I should worry about things you collect For when you get older A mortgage A pension Forget about changin' this world Like my father before I'm a wandering soul Give me that highway I'll take that wide open road Well I don't need much to get by so long as my stomach gets fed I don't need a flat screen The sun does me justice in the ways It enlightens my mind But some people tell me that I Need an automobile A cheap Ford A scooter at least Just so I can keep up with the fast paced flow of the day Like my father before I love wandering free I'll take my own time I'll use my own two feet Cause I'd rather walk 3000 miles Just to hear The west coast wind in my ears I'd walk 3000 miles just to hear Now I don't have much in the systems of common Believe me No house Few things I do keep But the love in my heart The know how to sing you a song But some people ask me the questions "When will you marry? Settle down? Have a few kids?" And to this I just smile I laugh as I go on my way Like my father before I'm a wandering man A little crazy But it's naturally who.....I am And right now I'd rather walk 3000 miles Through the fields For the view To remember what's real I'd walk 3000 miles through the fields Now if there is one thing I learned from my father it would be to stop.....shhhh... To really look at this place for its beauty can keep you fulfilled For as long as you like Always a walker, seldom a talker If ever a choice He'd go on his way so with this I move on with the few things I keep by my side And if you got something to say Say it some other time Cause I'd rather walk 3000 miles Cause I can To learn what it means to be human I'd walk 3000 mile cause I can.
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Did You Know 03:54
Did you know I once saw you In a different light You were in disguise I always knew you'd help me through The rougher roads in life All in time And I............wouldn't trade a chapter for a dime Did you know I had no clue I blindly went along When things went wrong I never knew what you went through Fighting to be strong You were almost gone And I...........watched you find yourself Singin' songs I know you know dreams come true No matter where you are Small or large I never knew the plans you drew Would have taken me so far You opened up my heart And I..........stood there while my worries fell apart You should know the things you do Will never be contained Or bound in chains I always knew that me and you Were very much the same Living for the day And I.......wouldn't have it any other way
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You could be here, wiping the fear From your tears Or waking up bound To a hard to reach sound But how? Could you have seen Through the cloudy smoke screen The path up above Shining Hiding with the stars You don't know me But I'm in your head Even though we never met Every night I sing you Straight to bed Could you have seen My face on the screen In your dreams Or felt all around The warmth of my sound But how? Could you believe In the intricacy My audible love Chiming Dying to ease your heart You don't know me But I'm in your head Even though we never met Every night I sing you Straight to bed You know I do The life you cannot see Is hangin' right in front of me Waiting to carry on It's about time You come to decide And ask yourself, why? You waited for so long To hear your favorite song Over and over and over Again Put your doubt aside Leave it behind and you'll find that your Freedom to believe Was lost in the way they made you dream You don't know me But I'm in your head Even though we never met And every night I sing you Straight to bed You know I will
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Day breaks again So it goes My best friends Sunshine and shadows Come to council me On matters that stretch beyond my reach Breathe In Times they pass That don't seem right Well every day Won't be sunny and bright It's a choice you make Look back Or see beyond that place Breathe In Breathe Again All you can do Is play your part Carefully view Protect your heart Always After the rains All that goes Washes away In sunshine and shadows It's the way life moves Helps to deal With the ones we lose Breathe In Breathe Again Peace Again
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Shall we dream For a little while Ease our minds Free our inner child Soon you'll see Things will be okay Shed your fear Dream it all away Wander free Bring your lovin' heart Dance with me Under a sea of stars Blissfully In each other's grasp Full of dreams Never Lookin' back And if we fall Fall from this place We could change it all And build a new frame There are no laws In this space To find So go on Dream tonight Pleasantly Driftin' through the sky No more tears No more fear to fight Walk with me Bring that lovin' smile And we'll dream For a little while

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A serendipitous meeting in an Edmonton Irish pub in January 2013 opened up a link to the Yukon, the place where CBC discovered and recorded Garry (Michael's late father) in the mid 70's. Garry's first written song "Take The Time", was selected as a theme for CBC broadcaster Peter Gzowski's morning show in 1976, which brought forth national recognition and an opportunity to pursue his music. He turned it down, and returned to a quiet life as a teacher with a family. Almost 40 years later, son Michael started performing his father's songs with his own repertoire, and created an album fully inspired by his father's life, influence, and works.

Michael's latest project showcases his eclectic and instrumental versatility, ranging from edgy slide blues guitar, to tranquil beach piano, all supported by soul soothing vocals. He recorded and produced it himself in 9 different locations spanning 3 provinces, and completed the majority of the editing on Greyhound busses while on tour.

Fueled by his desire to enhance quality of life for his audience, Michael's creativity and thoughtfulness knows no limit. He invites anyone to join him on his daily walks for the sake of community conversation, and for the promotion of healthy active living. With his current project, given the loss of his father, he encourages listeners to evaluate their perspectives on death, and aims to provide an open/safe place for dialogue regarding this societally touchy subject. "The concept of death cripples a lot of people, mainly because they're too afraid to talk about it," says Michael. "I feel it's important to create an atmosphere with this project that celebrates life, and enhances understanding of death, especially within the family."

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released May 10, 2013

Album Artwork - Ali Bordbar, Eric Saczuk, and Michael Averill
Cajon and Harmonies - Jen Miller
Mastering - Brock McFarlane
Everything Else - Michael Averill

Special thank you to family, friends, and new listeners for supporting and facilitating this journey of discovery.

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Michael Averill Kelowna, British Columbia

Wanderer….Philosopher….Fun Doctor…..This tradesman of sound was born to bring people together, to make light of a troubled day, and to administer a steady I.V. of positivity to the world. Emerging in Vancouver as an intriguing Folk artist and community builder, his magnetic melodies and warm demeanor unite for an experience that dissolves woes and change perspectives. ... more

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