I remember a time so black and bleak
Open road stretched before me
A new time, a new place, changes I couldn’t foresee
One simple choice, a leap of faith, no idea where I would land
But suddenly, fell so quick, finding the key in the palm of your hand
A trick of fate, we found each other, in dire times for all
I thank the stars, each and every night
That we somehow heard their call
A humble smile, a sideways glance, feeling so unsure
All that was known, never been in love before
In my hour of darkness, you found me, brought me to my best
My soul so full, pouring from my chest
A lovely night, a blushing morn, the light glowing in your eyes
Knew in that moment, things had changed, I was on the rise
One simple choice, a leap of faith, no idea where I would land
Now time has passed, change has come, still by your side I stand
A trick of fate, we found each other, in dire times for all
I thank the stars, each and every night
That we somehow heard their call
A lovely night, a blushing morn, the light glowing in your eyes
Knew in that moment, things had changed, I was on the rise
I am on the rise
credits
from On the Rise,
released January 23, 2014
Ryan Jansonius: Fiddle
Michael Kissinger: Mandolin
Meghan McMaster: Vocals, Guitar
David Morin: Piano
Aaron Purdy: Bass
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