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Whatever Floats Your Boat
Whatever floats your boat, make it happen
Float your boat, gather those beams
Float your boat, fill that sail
Float your boat down the river of dreams
Cruisin’ a bike thru the wide open spaces
Rockin’ that grandchild on your knee
Climbin’ that mountain up to the top
Or bobbin’ around on the bonny blue sea
Whatever floats your boat, make it happen
Float your boat, gather those beams
Float your boat, fill that sail
Float your boat down the river of dreams
Book that trip on an Amazon adventure
Go ahead, jump outta that plane
Fall in love with wild abandon
Fly to Africa and dance in the rain
Whatever floats your boat, make it happen
Float your boat, gather those beams
Float your boat, fill that sail
Float your boat down the river of dreams
Start a bucket list, of all your desires
Tickin’ ‘em off, one by one
Let the heart open up, fill with adventure
Get your butt out there and have some fun
Whatever floats your boat, make it happen
Float your boat, gather those beams
Float your boat, fill that sail
Float your boat down the river of dreams
Float your boat down the river of dreams
Abby Grace – PRO Socan
- Artist Page - https://www.thehermitsmusic.com/artists/abby-grace/
- Producer – The Hermits Music
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S.V. Vida Deriva
03:52
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Vida Deriva
It started from a tiny spark
That sprang into his mind
The product of a dream he had,
Just wasn’t sure what kind
He searched for info far and wide
He read all kinds of books
browsed thru lots of magazines,
Comparing the different looks
It had to be real tough and strong
Go to hell and back and then some
thru his research he did find
She had to be aluminum
He knew he needed a little help
So a builder he did call
Ted Brewer said “no problem”,
I’ll design you a mighty hull -
So out he pulled the welding gear
On he donned his mask
went about to build his boat
A huge and formidable task
Now there are just a few things
I think that I should say
she was built in the land of snow
Mile “0” Alaska Highway
Yes sir folks, that’s what I said
I swear it all is true
She was built near the Rockies
Miles from the ocean blue
Now, she did take some real hard work
Alot of sweat and cursin’
A dedication and strong will,
bruises he’s still nursin’
For five long years, he did toil
Most people thought “he’s nuts”
But people who were close to him,
Said “boy that guy’s got guts!”
Yes, There were those that really thought
it was just a lark
They smiled and called him “Noah”,
teased him about his Ark
But he just grinned and chuckled
went about his way
He built the Vida Deriva,
He’s sailing her today
Man she loves to dance the waves
She glides along with pride
playfully she catches the wind
her crew warm and dry inside
Congrats to you now, Skipper
On an awesome job well done
I wish you health and happiness,
Calm seas and lots of rum
Abby Grace – PRO Socan
- Artist Page - https://www.thehermitsmusic.com/artists/abby-grace/
- Producer – The Hermits Music
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Ship of Dreams
02:50
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Ship of Dreams
Permission to board your ship of dreams
Put on your skipper’s hat
steady hand on the helm,
So you’re not overwhelmed
Plotting happy longs and latts
As you drift along in the sea of life
Decisions galore to face
This way or that
Is it tit or tat
Let it flow with an easy pace
The wind picks up, waves rock and roll
You’re at the mercy of the sea
Have faith and trust
Your little boat won’t bust
And you’ll weather the storm perfectly
Permission to board your ship of dreams
Put on your skipper’s hat
steady hand on the helm,
So you’re not overwhelmed
Plotting happy longs and latts
INSTRUMENTAL
Permission to board your ship of dreams
Put on your skipper’s hat
steady hand on the helm,
So you’re not overwhelmed
Plotting happy longs and latts
Passion is the power that floats your boat
Love and light stored in the hold
Truth shows the way
So on course you stay
And your dreams magically unfold
When you’re the captain of your boat
Plotting a course that’s true
It will be fair seas
With a sweet little breeze
You’ll be dancing on the ocean blue
Permission to board your ship of dreams
Put on your skipper’s hat
steady hand on the helm,
So you’re not overwhelmed
Plotting happy longs and latts
Permission to board your ship of dreams
Abby’s Amblings 18-07-14
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A Sailin' Day
02:33
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A-Sailin’ Day
Skimmin, across the ocean blue
Just the elements and you
A smiling face, a heart so free
Happy sailors we all be
Swoosh swoosh, feel the spray
Washing all our cares away
Howl howl, the wind does wail
Whippin’ by, fillin’ the sail
The sea’s now calm, winds be fair
Downwind we glide not a care
There’s only us in our little boat
Cruising along, staying afloat
Swoosh swoosh, feel the spray
Washing all our cares away
Howl howl, the wind does wail
Whippin’ by, fillin’ the sail
A tug and a pull, the hook is set
She’s all tied down, deeds are met
Sundowner time, let’s have a shot
Perhaps we’ll see the sun’s green spot
Swoosh swoosh, feel the spray
Washing all our cares away
Howl howl, the wind does wail
Whippin’ by, fillin’ the sail
Asleep we fall to the rock and roll
Happy and contented soul
Mother Nature has let us play
Gifted us a perfect day
Swoosh swoosh, feel the spray
Washing all our cares away
Howl howl, the wind does wail
Whippin’ by, fillin’ the sail
Swoosh swoosh, feel the spray
Washing all our cares away
Howl howl, the wind does wail
Whippin’ by, fillin’ the sail
Abby’s Amblings – 14-05-12
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The Tug
04:22
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The Tug
Tug, tug, tug – the little tug’s at sea,
Chug, chug, chug – what a life it must be
Tug, tug, tug – the things he must see,
Chug, chug, chug – oh what a life on the sea
The load’s all ready, the logs are all boomed
Gotta get ‘em to the mill or they’ll be ruined
Then pick up a barge, with a great big crane
To do some dredging in the shipping lane
The tide’s coming in and the current’s strong
The diesel keeps a chugging as we mozey along
Gotta keep her humming, momentum is the key
Keep the lines all tight so they don’t break free
Tug, tug, tug – the little tug’s at sea,
Chug, chug, chug – what a life it must be
Tug, tug, tug – the things he must see,
Chug, chug, chug – oh what a life on the sea
Now the breeze is light, the sailors are out
In their little sailboats just dancing about
The sun’s just a shinin, so there’s kayaks too
Better watch out, or we’ll run over you.
The calm seas are over, a gale does arise
Whipping those waves up, look at their size
Steady as she goes, a gentle hand on the wheel
For this little tug, it ain’t no big deal
Tug, tug, tug – the little tug’s at sea,
Chug, chug, chug – what a life it must be
Tug, tug, tug – the things he must see,
Chug, chug, chug – oh what a life on the sea
In the dead of night when it’s crystal clear
Stars are a twinklin’ and the moon beam’s dear
The skipper’s heart is singing a song
You know he’s right where he belongs
Tug, tug, tug – the little tug’s at sea,
Chug, chug, chug – what a life it must be
Tug, tug, tug – the things he must see,
Chug, chug, chug – oh what a life on the sea
Abby’s Ambling – 21-04-12
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Senses of the Sea
03:48
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Senses of the Sea
LOOK at her and all her colours
Beautiful, deep and true
Emerald green and sparkling white
To mysterious shades of blue
LISTEN to her sing a soulful song
A sweet, clear lullaby
The softness of her swish and sway
Her booming, crashing cry
SMELL her as you breathe her in
The fragrance of her dew
Of all her living creatures
And tangy saltiness too
TASTE her as the misty fog
Permeates throughout the air
Or when a wet and wily rogue
Splashes you out of nowhere
TOUCH her gently and you’ll feel
Her power and her might
Or the rippling silkiness
Her caress so soft and light
Her presence fills your senses
So mystic and so free
She’s Mother Nature’s finest
The glorious magnificent Sea
The glorious magnificent......... Sea
Abby’s Amblings – 17-03-02
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Back to the Boat
02:58
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Back to the Boat
Mercy sakes, a dream come true
Skipper called, he’s looking for crew
Enough of the land, going back to the boat
To get her ready, see if she’ll float
We’ll spiff her up, polish her clean
Swab the decks, make her gleam
Unfurl the sails and check for rips
See how much they want for slips
Bilge pump’s good and working fine
In the hold we stored a bottle of wine
Head’s pumped out and working too
The tanks are all filled up with fuel
The riggin’s old, she’ll last the year
Chain a bit rusty but goes thru the gear
Dingy’s flat and needs some air
And just a patch or two for repair
The GPS still shows the map
A coat of paint, we should slap
Galley’s good, stocked with food
The engine runs, a bit of a ‘tude
Okey dokey, I think we’re set
There’s sure to be something we’ll forget
Time has come, let’s go and play
A smile in our heart, we’ll sail her away
A smile in our heart-- we’ll sail her away…
Abby’s Amblings – 29-05-12
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Yes We Be a-Sailing
02:25
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Yes, We Be a-Saiing
Hoist the sail, kick up yur feet,
Lay right back, enjoy the breeze
Hear the swish. feel the sway
Yes, we be a’sailing
The wind is brisk, not on the nose
Clouds are high, no threat they pose
Seas are calm, the waves are wee
And happy sailors we all be
Hoist the sail, kick up yur feet,
Lay right back, enjoy the breeze
Hear the swish. feel the sway
Yes, we be a’sailing
When we fight, I head to the bow
To blow off steam so we don’t row
Then back to the galley I do head
To keep the crew all good and fed
Hoist the sail, kick up yur feet,
Lay right back, enjoy the breeze
Hear the swish. feel the sway
Yes, we be a’sailing
Wind changed course, the sails do flap
Let’s go and have a boo at the map
To see where we be and where to go
To follow the wind where ‘ere she blows
Hoist the sail, kick up yur feet,
Lay right back, enjoy the breeze
Hear the swish. feel the sway
Yes, we be a’sailing
Hoist the sail, kick up yur feet,
Lay right back, enjoy the breeze
Hear the swish. feel the sway
Yes, we be a’sailing
Abby’s Ambling – 29-05-12
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Abby Grace Penhold, Alberta
Putting the livingroom back in the music - Emmylou Harris
I love this saying, has become my
mission statement...
I grew up in Northern Canada, and while always having a deep love of music, it’s been later in life, since 2012, that I started writing and performing.
My intent is to spread love and joy through music, which hopefully leaves you with a smile in your heart.
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