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Little Raiya

from Songs From Life Part 2 by Dave Shiflett

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Written on the occasion of my first granddaughter's birth.

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Rise and smile Little Raiya
The whole world's been waiting for you
The stars way up high
Can finally shine
The cow might jump over the moon

The beautiful rose in the meadow
Can shake off the cold winter snow
You've got a long road to travel
But you'll find the best way to go

There will be times when the sun will not shine
Just laugh out loud, make friends with the clouds
There will be days when the joy stays away
Good things return, that's one thing I've learned

So rise and smile little Raiya
The whole world's been waiting for you
Love is the prize may your precious eyes
See new worlds that we've never seen

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from Songs From Life Part 2, released June 17, 2023
Home recording (Audacity). Another rare appearance by the Casio.

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Dave Shiflett Virginia

Dave Shiflett is a lifelong journalist and writer, musician and, more recently, a composer. He has created a dozen CD-length recordings of songs for female and male vocalists, and another six for solo guitar, orchestra, and chamber ensembles. Most of that music will be archived at this site over the next several months. ... more

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