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Sky Full of Phoenix

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Corduroy Ninja G F G Wears a suit made of corduroy G F G Can’t sneak up on anyone G F G So he’s a sad ninja G F G (2 bars 8th notes on G) Corduroy Ninja G F G Had a fight with his master G F G Refuses to wear something else G F G Cuz he’s a stubborn ninja G D G G D Em He says “My mama made this suit for me” C D G And she knows I’m gonna make her proud one day G D Em So I’m not gonna switch to cotton or silk C D G I can’t afford them anyway Corduroy Ninja G F G Trains every day and night G F G Gives 110% G F G And almost, almost gets it right G F G Corduroy Ninja G F G Practices his stealthy moves G F G Master just shakes his head G F G Doesn’t know what else to do G D G G D Em He can tip on his toes or crouch down real low C D G No matter if he moves swift or slow G D Em Corduroy’s more obstinate than anything C D G And that suit’s got a song of its own to sing It goes: Em Em Swish, swish, swish swish Em D It goes swish, swish, swish swish swish Em Em It goes swish, swish, swish swish Bm F Em It goes swish, swish, swish. (X2) end on Em, 2 bars 8ths notes on Em, 2 bars on G Corduroy Ninja G F G Won’t quit just cuz something’s hard G F G Travels all around the world G F G Asking masters near and far G F G Someone’s got to know the way G F G To sneak around in corduroy G F G He will find that wise man G F G And his secret he’ll employ G D G G D Em He can tip on his toes or crouch down real low C D G No matter if he moves swift or slow G D Em Corduroy’s more obstinate than anything C D G And that suit’s got a song of its own to sing It goes: Em Em Swish, swish, swish swish Em D It goes swish, swish, swish swish swish Em Em It goes swish, swish, swish swish Bm F Em It goes swish, swish, swish.(X2) Corduroy Ninja G F G Found a master with finesse G F G She said we can make this work G F G Look at how I always dress G F G Bubblewrap Ninja G F G Wears a suit made of bubblewrap G F G She’ll sneak up on anyone G F G And she says that it’s a snap G D G (G-D-Em, C-D-G)x2 She says: “My mama made this suit for me” And she knew that I’d make her proud one day You must’ve been rich to have corduroy And you’ll be a great ninja anyway (G-D-Em, C-D-G)x2 We can tip on our toes or crouch down real low No matter if we move swift or slow Corduroy and bubblewrap won’t hold us down I’ll teach you how to move without a sound We’ll go: (x3) We’ll go: Bm F E
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Sky full of Phoenix Dm Am Dm In the legend there’s a bird that rises from the ashes Dm Gm Am Flames spread across the sky in flight Dm Am Dm Soar above the past; all that was and all that would be Dm C Dm Alone winging swift against the night. V2: Over landscapes littered with mistakes and best intentions The almost and the choices never made Only 1 to be reborn to move on past the ending To learn from what was lost along the way. Pre: Dm Bb F But why would we settle for this storyline? Gm Dm The masses numbly watching 1 break free Dm Bb F There’s chances all around waiting to be taken Gm A Dm I feel the phoenix burning inside me. V3: Envision if you will the mythic beast, a unique creature With powers strange that we could not possess Gifted to emerge in all his glory from the wreckage A thousand lifetime’s heat in one coalesce Pre: Dm Bb F But why would we settle for this storyline? Gm Dm The masses numbly watching 1 break free Dm Bb F There’s chances all around waiting to be taken Gm A I feel the phoenix burning inside me. (hold 2 bars) Chorus: D Fm# G We all want to rise up G A Bm We all need to rise Bm A G Rewrite the legend, instead of 1 G A Our fire will fill the sky (hold 2) D A G D It’s a sky full of phoenix across an endless horizon D A G A It’s a sky full of phoenix, an ever-burning flame D A G We all want to rise up G A Bm We all need to rise Rewrite the legend, instead of 1 Our fire will fill the sky V4 Build the pyre, write the words and speak your eulogy Letting go of sorrow and despair Light the match, close your eyes, turn your thoughts within Your past gives birth to freedom if you dare Chorus: We all want to rise up We all need to rise Rewrite the legend, instead of 1 Our fire will fill the sky It’s a sky full of phoenix across an endless horizon It’s a sky full of phoenix, an ever-burning flame We all want to rise up We all need to rise Rewrite the legend, instead of 1 Our fire will fill the sky Rewrite the legend, instead of 1 Our fire will fill the sky
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Job the Armored Donkey To the tune of "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot Verse 1: Em Bm The legend lives on though the years passed are long D A Em Since my very first time campaigning. A party of four we were ready for war Though three of us had zero training. Em Bm My character’s build was a strange mix of skills D A Em She could move silently and cast glamours I’d never have bet that her strongest asset Was her penchant for making great armor. Em Bm A pack mule we sought for the gear we had bought D A Em And we soon found one that was quite hardy Then in my spare time I mastered a design Of lizard-scale mail for the donkey. Chorus: G D Em D Em Oh oh it’s Job the armored donkey. Oh oh it’s Job the armored donkey. Verse 2: Em Bm Our first mission in there’s a river to swim D A Em We fret over whether Job will sink His light lizard mail lets him ford it quite well But he brays as he reaches the far bank. Em Bm He’s seen a bright flash from the depths and we dash D A Em Back into the river to search it We come up with gold and treasure unforetold His keen eye has made this trip worth it. Chorus: G D Em D Em Oh we’re rich thanks to Job the donkey. Oh oh it’s Job the armored donkey. Verse 3: Em Bm It’s not long at all till we’re caught in a squall D A Em And we have to make camp in the open We awake in the night, 50 orcs we must fight And Job’s hobble we see has been broken Em Bm The orcs come en masse, 10 to each one of us D A Em Their arrows will take us life and limb Job gallops the line, catching each one in time And the bolts just shatter against him. Chorus: G D Em D Em Oh we’re alive thanks to Job the donkey. Oh oh it’s Job the armored donkey. Em Bm My friends you can laugh, I too thought it a gaffe D A Em I mean who makes a donkey wear scale mail? Yet time and again he’s been more than a friend Our adventures sans Job would surely fail. Em Bm He’s saved all our lives about 34 times D A Em And he’s made us obscenely wealthy We’re famed cross the land thanks to him in our band And we count him as one of the family. Chorus: G D Em D Em Oh oh it’s Job the armored donkey. Oh oh it’s Job the armored donkey.
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Sheep for Wood C G C Am G C I started out with a plan to build a monopoly C F I’ve got the best numbers they’re sure to be rolled C G C And soon I’ll have all I need. Am G Dm C I left very little to luck I prefer to rely on strategy Am C C G C… Two roads away and a settlement and the sheep port’s all for me Am C But I’ve been double crossed, hung out to dry F C Am E7 You’ve stolen my sheep port, though you have no sheep, and now I’m left to cry: Chorus: Am G I’ve got sheep for wood I’ve got sheep for stone F G Am Am G Am I’ve got sheep for anything I’ve got sheep for wood I’ve got sheep for wood I’ve got sheep for wheat I’d even take that brick from you I’ve got sheep for wood Am C I don’t understand, was it just for spite? F C G Now you’re in just as much of a bind as I. Am C We’re both out of luck. Can’t turn back time. F C Am E7 You’re the proud owner of an empty port, and I am left to cry: Chorus 1 Am G I’m a third of the way to a development card Am G That’s a long way away from winning Dm Am G I just can’t find a good way out Chorus 2: I’ve got sheep for wood I’ll trade you 2 for 1 Alright 5 for 3 I’ve got sheep for wood. Chorus 1
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When Night Walks Verse 1: E When night walks upon the water A B E A silvery wake leaves she E A look back upon the water A B E A lonely girl is she Pre-chorus: C#m A Am F#m With no one to hear her, no words to speak of C#m Asus Bsus B And who else would care if they knew? Verse 2: When night walks upon the water A restless girl is she Guide her you stars that hover To a place where she wanders no more Pre-chorus Chorus: A E A E Rejoice in the day, rejoice in the dawning F#m G#m A But which of you grieves for the night? A E A E Rejoice in the day, rejoice in the dawning F#m G#m E But which of you grieves for the night? Verse 3: A door opens, new beginning A light rises slow to the east Awaken, awaken Those of you caught in your dreams Chorus Bridge: E C#m E C#m Every good morning is another goodbye F#m G#m A To the choices we leave behind E C#m E C#m Everything gained brings losses unseen F#m G#m A And the promise of what else could be Outro: When night walks upon the water A restless girl is she
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What if age were XP? Verse 1: G C G G Age is a thing we assign a number so we can understand Em A D D A concept as abstract as time, simplified for man G C G G But what does it tell in truth about us? The years and the days. Em A D D Does it define all that we’ve gained, or lost along the way? Pre-Chorus: Bm C D D C C What if we found another way, something meaningful? Verse 2: G C G G Age is a perception that varies greatly, as each of us can claim Em A D D Youngsters never feel their age, and oldsters feel the same. G C G G Age is just a limitation telling us when to quit. Em A D D You’re too mature, or too naïve, the timing’s off a bit. Pre-chorus Bm C D D C C What if we found another way, something meaningful? Chorus: G Em C D What if age were XP? That’s experience to you non-gamers. G Em C D Instead of an arbitrary thing, we’d measure the wisdom each moment brings. G Em C D What if age were XP? We’d strive to attain the next level. G Em C D G Em D D Take pride in our accomplishments, acknowledge high numbers a compliment. And no one could deny… 4 bars piano: G Em D D Verse 3: Imagine the feeling as a child to know you’d earned your age. By Speaking a word, taking a step, reading your first page. And as the years went by, your score, would grow with each milestone. A first ball pitched, a first kiss given, a bully overthrown. Chorus second half G Em C D What if age were XP? We’d strive to attain the next level. G Em C D G Em D D Take pride in our accomplishments, acknowledge high numbers a compliment. And no one could deny… Verse 4: Then one day with your score in the millions, you’ve gained the respect of all. They’d beg to hear your stories and, your words would hold them in thrall. All that you’ve gained now freely offered, to boost another’s XP. We realize the benefit to all of having high scores on our team. Chorus G Em C D What if age were XP? That’s experience to you non-gamers. G Em C D Instead of an arbitrary thing, we’d measure the wisdom each moment brings. G Em C D What if age were XP? We’d strive to attain the next level. G Em C D G Em D D Take pride in our accomplishments, acknowledge high numbers a compliment. And no one could deny… G Em D D …The grace of every age.
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Tiny Kraken 04:56
Tiny Kraken Intro: C F G C F G C G C Verse 1: C F G Tiny Kraken C F G You are so adorable C Em G7 Makes me want to sigh and coo C F G Baby Kraken C F G Safe under the water C G C How could anyone fear you? C F G C F G C G C Verse 2: C F G Little Kraken C F G Exploring your tide pool C Em G7 Your first teeth have just come in C F G Toddler Kraken C F G Wondering how the world works C G C You’re just learning how to swim Chorus: Am F C Oh but the world makes assumptions Am F C When you’ve got a big head and tentacles Dm G C Em Am If you’re not the hero then you must be the villain Dm G C And you’re just not quite hero stuff C F G Gangly Kraken C F G Awkward with the other fish C Em G7 Fitting in is hard to do C F G Adolescent Kraken C F G Dragging quite a stench around C G C Everyone makes fun of you Chorus: Am F C Oh but the world makes assumptions Am F C When you’ve got a big head and tentacles Dm G C Em Am If you’re not the hero then you must be the villain Dm G C And you’re just not quite hero stuff Verse 4: Am Dm Full grown Kraken Am Dm Now it’s time to prove yourself Am Em Am You know what they all expect Am Dm Adult kraken Am Dm Chaos follows in your wake Am Em Am Men and ships alike all wrecked Chorus: Am F C Oh when the world makes assumptions Am F C You know they deserve what they get Dm G C Em Am You can’t be the hero so you will be the villain Dm G C You’ll be the greatest villain yet Bridge: Dm Am Decades of despair Dm Am All across the seas Dm G Em E7 Am 20,000 Leagues and the Lord of the Rings Dm G Stout men’s hearts will slacken Am When they hear “Release…the Kraken” Dm G C You’ll be the greatest villain yet C F G C F G C G C Verse 5: C F G Overweight Kraken C F G Lounging in the watery depths C Em G7 Reflecting on your reign of terror C F G Geriatric Kraken C F G Ready for your quiet years C G C Put to rest the world’s great error. Chorus: Am F C Oh when the world makes assumptions Am F C You know they deserve what they get Dm G C Em Am You couldn’t be the hero and so you were the villain Dm G C You were the greatest villain yet Outro: C F G C F G C G C
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Addicted to X-wing (capo @ 2) Verse Am E I’ll admit that the first time I played Am E I had to be dragged into it Dm Am Spatial reasoning isn’t my forte E Am And I hate every time I lose a ship. 3 weeks in, I’ve braved it several times I’m winning but I’m still stressed out Is it luck or skill, controlling my dial? One wrong move, my best ship is down. Bridge Dm Am That’s when the campaign took over Dm Am Missions with a story to tell E Am Now I feel I’m part of something bigger E Am Allies counting on me to fly well Now 1 mission turns into 2 It’s midnight and we’re still rolling dice Just a few more XP please I know that we can handle those tie Chorus A Now I’m addicted to x-wing D It kind of snuck up on me A E I’d worry about what my friends would think A But they play almost as much as me Yeah we’re addicted to X-wing And I’m proud to say I was pointing out the models of Imperial ships Watching Empire Strikes Back yesterday Now I build all of my own squads Considering seriously Whether I want pilots that boost attack Or improve my agility How many missions more will I face? How long till my wallet runs dry? I’m running out of space in my Plano boxes But there’s a new wave out I need to try… Cuz I’m addicted to x-wing It kind of snuck up on me I’d worry about what my friends would think But they play almost as much as me Yeah we’re addicted to X-wing And I’m proud to say I was pointing out the models of Imperial ships Watching Empire Strikes Back yesterday Yeah I’m addicted to X-wing I dream about it each night Bring on your tie bombers and your phantoms too I’m always ready for a good fight Cuz I’m addicted to x-wing It kind of snuck up on me I’d worry about what my friends would think But they play almost as much as me Yeah they play almost as much as me Ok they don’t play quite as much as me
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I can be like the girls in the videos Verse 1: D It’s great to be D A girl today Bm A D D There’s no longer just one perfect woman Just hop online (D) And search the net (D) Bm A D D I’ve every type of role model to choose from Bm A G A There’re no boundaries on me Chorus 1: D G I can be like the girls in the videos D Bm Smart and funny and weird D G Thanks to the girls who’ve paved the way for us Bm A D Paved the road to be real Verse 2: I like to cook And keep the house I’ll bake and sew and maybe take up knitting But I can paint too Or lay a floor down I’ll even try my hand at leaky plumbing I’m flower child Meets rock and roll I’ll hug a tree in my black biker jacket I’ll wander barefoot On the beach Or down the streets of Philly’s central district No one tells me I can’t be Chorus 2: D G I can be like the girls in the videos D Bm Wise and quirky and loud D G Thanks to the girls who’ve paved the way for us Bm A D Paved the road to be real Verse 3: Don’t have to hide My intellect My brain is just as sexy as my body I won’t hold back When it’s head to head I’ll beat you at dominion or atari Bridge: G Bm F# Bm Now it’s ok to be a smart girl F# Bm A geek girl F# Bm A badass G Bm A D It’s ok to be a detective A D A librarian A D That’s pretty badass G Bm G A7 Set your sights on the woman you want to be… a fighter, a mom, an inventor, an artist, a witch, a mechanic, a star! Chorus 3: D G I can be like the girls in the videos D Bm Beautiful, unique, and strong D G Thanks to the girls who’ve paved the way for us Bm A D Paved the road to be real D G I can be like the girls in the videos D Bm Or maybe they’re just like me D G Thanks to the girls who’ve paved the way for us Bm A D Paved the road to be real
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Infinite 03:49
Infinite Verse 1 We bring our expectations to the table We bring our own prejudice unknown No matter how wide we open our eyes There’s no such thing as unblemished sight And our ability to be mistaken…is infinite. Verse 2: We like to think all people should follow the same path We like to think one answer fits them all To bring these sheep into the fold We must force them to our mold And our ability to live in fear is infinite. Chorus: But every choice is granted countless times to us Every compass point a possibility We’re not forced to tell the truth, or always do what’s right. It’s up to us to question, it’s up to us to try. It’s up to us to be worthy…(pause) of being infinite. Verse 3: There’s sparks of joy that light the darkest night. There’s solace from a stranger when in need. Some to shelter, feed, and heal, Each a different gift to wield And our ability to lend our strength is infinite. Chorus x 2 Outro: It’s up to us to be worthy… (pause) of being infinite.
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Verse 1 C There’s a t-rex on my whiteboard G C Who’s been quiet lately F C He used to have so much to say C G C There’s a t-rex on my whiteboard who’s been quiet lately G G7 C C (2 bars) I wonder what chased his voice away Chorus 1 F C T-rex are you listening? G C Cuz I’ve been listening for you F C T-rex are you lonely? G G7 C C (4 bars) Are you bored? Or angry? Or blue? Verse 2 C G C I’m not sure if the t-rex lives off childish wonder F C Have we become too serious for him? C G C If we made more time for games and laughter, G G7 C C (2 bars) Would he be inspired to join in? Chorus 2 F C T-rex are you listening? G C Cuz I’ve been listening for you F C T-rex are you hungry? G G7 C C (4 bars) Do you just need something to chew? Verse 3 C There’s a t-rex on my whiteboard G C Who’s been quiet lately F C He used to have so much to say C G C There’s a t-rex on my whiteboard who’s been quiet lately G G7 C C (2 bars) I wonder what chased his voice away Chorus 3 F C T-rex are you listening? G C Why don’t you come out to play? F C T-rex, if I know you? G G7 C You’ve got a lot more to say G G7 C You’ve got a lot more to say I’ll be listening.
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Verse 1 G There’s a wee green bird who visits me C9 Dsus When I feel weighed down by my troubles G He sings a melody so sweet C9 Dsus Asking me to join, so I do Pre-chorus: C Dsus It’s a living gift from a brighter world Em C When our own just seems too dark G D G It’s the voice (compassion, power) of the Goddess in a little lark Verse 2 G The second bird in pearly white C9 Dsus Comes along when I just can’t let go G Her harmonies will soothe away my C9 Dsus Struggles, and finally let me rest Pre-chorus 2 Chorus C D G C D Em And the birds of Rhiannon will shield you from all sorrow C G Dsus-D Until the dawn of tomorrow C D G C D Em And the birds of Rhiannon will shield you from all sorrow C G D G Until the dawn of tomorrow Verse 3 G Now the golden bird will join in song C9 Dsus When the world seems the most hopeless G He’s got a way to make things right C9 Dsus When you awaken your troubles have passed you by Pre-chorus 3 Chorus

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The first full length album released by Rhiannon's Lark. A mix of silly and sweet, geeky tracks with more serious songs exploring the overlap of fantasy and our everyday choices.

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Have you ever wanted to hear a Disney princess singing about the things you love...board games, ninjas, and krakens? This geek-goddess-girl tackles everything from t-rexes to moral dilemmas with insightful lyrics, gorgeous vocals, and gentle humor.

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