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Take the Time (Live version)

from My Dad's Songs by Michael Averill

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Take the time to watch the sunrise in the morning
Take the time to listen to the thrush's song
Smell the scented breeze that blows across the forest
Feel the soft barbs of a newly planted lawn
Being born

Take the time to stop to wonder and to listen
Take the time to try and find where you belong
Don't be alarmed if others rush and leave you
Just smile and wave your hand as they move on
They're soon gone

Take the time to find out where you want to wander
Take the time to see where all your dreams have flown
And remind the ones who worry on your future
It may not be perfect or well known
But it's your own

Take the time to tell a friend how much they matter
Take the time to help a child who wants to know
And when upon the street you meet a stranger
Don't be ashamed to let your feelings show
Smile hello

Just believe the waters sparkling from the mountains
And use its sighs to make a gentle rhyme
And let it sing and whisper to you only
Feel the sunshine as your mind unwinds
Take the time
Feel the sunshine as your mind unwinds
Take the time

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from My Dad's Songs, released September 29, 2023

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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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