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Steady On

by Annie May Willis

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1.
My People 03:38
My people, this song's for you My heart's filled with gratitude Your courage to face the night It's bringing our days into light Many before us have walked this road Ancestor spirits walk beside us as we grow Let's never forget our roots, seeds sewn Life we've been given, the life we know It's our turn to carry the torch Light the way and change the course I honor you for the role you play The love you give, the prayer you pray My people, this song's for you My heart's filled with gratitude Your courage to face the night It's bringing our days into light Your courage to face the night It's bringing our days into light
2.
Mountain Tall, Ocean Wide Love is Long Steady on, Steady on Mountain Rock, Ocean Tide Love is Strong Steady on, Steady on
3.
So it Goes 06:59
Miracles, every day If you choose to see it that way Love lost Love found Love is all around As a river, life it flows So it goes, ah ha As a river, life it flows So it goes Breathing in, Breathing out Sometimes all we can think about Heart ache Heart break The heart makes our minds awake As a river, life it flows So it goes, ah ha As a river, life it flows So it goes
4.
I am learning, learning to let go i've been holding on for so long I am learning, learning to let go My fears, my story, my low I got excited, excited about you Oh something in the way you move Well my heart sped up and I questioned my worth Without even kissin' you first Hey I'm learning, learning to let go i've been holding on for so long I am learning, learning to let go My fears, my story, my low I was waiting, waiting for you To call, to make a move I was waiting, waiting for you I just didn't know what to do 'Cause I'm learning, learning to let go I've been holding on for so long I am learning, learning to let go My fears, my story, my low You see I thought there was something wrong With my skin, my hair, in my bones For so long I thought there was something wrong 'til I woke up and sang my song Hey, I'm learning, learning to let go I've been holding on for so long I am learning, learning to let go My fears, my story, my low So now with the help of my friends Through trials, tribulations, no end I am finally starting to see That there's nothing wrong with me Hey, I'm learning, learning to let go I've been holding on for so long I am learning, learning to let go My fears, my story, my low I am learning, learning to let go I've been holding on for so long I am learning, learning to let go My fears, my story my low
5.
We are waking up from the night The world is turning into the light We've been waiting All in good time Time Time to learn, Time to teach Time for you and time for me And it's time Time to be free, yeah free What we've been seeking, we finally find All our illusions, we leave behind oh, It is our time Time Time to forgive, time to see Time to let go, and time to keep And it's time Time to be free, yeah free The war is over, peace is alive Take a deep breath, rest in this new life That we know now We know it's time Time Time for grace, time for ease Time for love, and time for peace And it's time Time to be free, yeah free
6.
Turiya la rue, la rue, la rue Your mane so wild, your eyes so blue Turiya la rue, la rue, la rue The road, the road is you I saw you once in a dream I had My father and me sitting on the land You came so close I could feel your breath Feel your fierceness, love, and death Turiya la rue, la rue, la rue Your mane so wild, your eyes so blue Turiya la rue, la rue, la rue The road, the road is you An owl, a tiger, a beast or a bird My memory of you fades yet turns By your power, your grace, your medicine, your trace I pray you'll walk with me awake Turiya la rue, la rue, la rue Your mane so wild, your eyes so blue Turiya la rue, la rue, la rue The road, the road is you Turiya la rue, la rue, la rue The road, the road is you
7.
Rise 03:28
I sold my body for a piece of mind Stepped into the darkness so that I might see the light Rise Just like a bird finds its wings Off a branch into flight Takes a kind of courage And a deep respect, respect for life Rise So when you're sitting pretty the sun and moon by your side And when you're diggin' dirty remember how you shine Rise
8.
Don't Delay 02:56
Don't Delay Say what you want to say Time, it is now You got nothing to lose anyhow 'Cause if you find yourself questioning your truth Open your heart to hear the answer Listen up, listen close and near It's the path to freedom from fear Don't delay Say what you want to say Time, it is now You got nothing to lose anyhow If you find yourself questioning your truth Let your heart sing the answer Sing it loud, sing it loud and clear It's the path to freedom from fear So don't delay Play what you gonna play Time, it is now You got nothing to lose anyhow
9.
Wildcat 03:30

about

This album is dedicated to my mother, Judith Young Willis, whose musical talent, love, and years of dedication to my violin lessons provided me with a foundation for the beauty and language of music.

credits

released December 2, 2015

All songs written and arranged by Annie May Willis.
All songs recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by Jay-J.
ⓒ & ℗ 2015 - Annie May Willis - All Rights Reserved

Musicians:
Annie May Willis - Vocals, Guitar, Guitalele, Violin, Percussion
Lily Eggers - Background Vocals on "So it Goes"
Alec Harrington - Guitar on "Learning to Let Go"
Jonathan Rossi - Guitar on "Mountain Tall" and "Turiya La Rue"
(Robert James Ryan III) - Banjo on "Learning to Let Go"
Tom Yoder - Mandolin and Violin on "Wildcat"

Album Art:
Design: Rose Goldthwait
Wet Plate Photo: Craig Taber
Artwork: Krystal Bell

Gratitude:

It takes a village!!

I am profoundly grateful to Jay-J, whose talent, skill and patience were paramount in the success of this recording. To the musicians that offered their voice and brilliance to these songs, I thank you for your time and beauty. To my brother, Tom Yoder, it is an honor to have your violin and mandolin magic on "Wildcat" - thank you.

A very special thank you to my friends and sisters, Jen Katke, Rose Goldthwait and Eleanor Tara for spearheading this album into existence and continually having my back.

A deep bow to Ali Maya, Aea Luz, Eleanor Tara, Luke Anderson, and Lauren Arrow for inspiring and encouraging me to find my voice and share it.

Big thanks to James Kovacs and his mother, Mary Kovacs, whose beautiful classical guitar has provided the spirit and platform from which all of my songs have been written.

To my artistic and creative siblings: Jennifer Dejoy, Tom Yoder, Ted Yoder, and Hannah Willis, thank you for sharing your art and music with me and inspiring me from birth. To my talented nieces and nephews; Bella, Lucas, Tate, Aidan, Marlee, and Zeke, may you continue to grow, thrive, and remember that it’s never too late to follow your heart.

To my teachers, I offer my deepest gratitude for providing gentle and loving guidance as I walk in this world: my father, Art Willis; Ali Maya; Aea Luz; Luke Anderson; Wendy Luckey; Richard Geggie and June Nason.

And to all those who contributed to bring this project into fruition, may your generosity return to you a thousand fold and your creative endeavors flourish:

Joanna Fassl Penn, Jen Katke, Erin Needham, Brooke Barradale, Rob Adelmann, Rose Goldthwait, Kari Glass, Nicole Beckum, Kate Reed, Jonathan Will, Craig Taber, Chad Lester, Aaron Herrejon, Trever Pearson, Robin Drysdale, Bruce Penn, Galit Szolomowicz, Maria Martinova, Jonathan Rossi, Michelle Koert, Lisa Cohen, Eleanor Tara, Ben Hart, Gabe Metzger, Joli Kestano, Luke Anderson, Aea Luz, Diana Blank, Pilar Woodman, Amy Lamendella, Victoria Dudas, Claire Solomon, Jessica Auld, Peter Touchard, Joshua Alexander, Marcia Wieder, Zen Sawyer, David Mizne, Matty Morin, Lily Eggers, Chen Lehner, Sergio Lialin, Patrick Wyzorski, Matt Kelly and Ty Hammond.

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Annie May Willis Santa Cruz, California

Originally from rural New York, singer/songwriter, Annie May Willis' roots in classical violin, social justice, and Appalachian folk music have grown into a raw and poetic voice for love, community, service, grace, and healing. She blends the worlds of heart and spirit and speaks to the places that both ache and rejoice in all of us. ... more

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