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You bet you can: a song on how unity makes a positive change
Making positive changes on our own is an uphill climb, which is made easier when we do it together and with sincerity. Enjoy a little country lyric.
Verse 1
It’s only when the Earth shakes so
That you can move a mountain
And I can’t count each tiny drop
In that little fountain
You can’t pick every grain of sand
With just two little hands
But with the good faith of everyone,
You bet your soul you can.
Verse 2
The words I say they seem too soft
Whispers to ignore
They land on ears closed up by hands
Saying “they’ve been heard before”
You can’t grow each pretty flower
With just two bare hands
But with the good faith of everyone
You bet your soul you can.
Chorus
Huge gaping holes in many hearts
On your own you can’t mend
The poor man, his soul torn apart
Your own heart can’t understand
By yourself you just can’t reach
The lighted rainbow’s end
But with my faith and everyone’s
You bet your soul you can.
Bet your soul you can
Can't Smile WIthout You -Barry Manilow Instrumental
Verse 3
A smile may seem a little wan
To the child who is ignored
But see, he’s not had any fun
Or the chance to play before
Still you can’t forget his cries
And no you can’t pretend
Give him a hug and hold his hand
You bet your soul you can
Verse 4
We hold out a little hand
To the man with a heavy load
But no “thank you” he’ll slap it back
With a cuss and “have to go”
Still we do the best we can
To lend a helping hand
We can’t lift his load by ourselves
But with everyone, we can.
Chorus
Huge gaping holes in many hearts
On your own you can’t mend
The poor man, his soul torn apart
Your own heart can’t understand
By yourself you just can’t reach
The lighted rainbow’s end
But with my faith and everyone’s
You bet your soul you can.
Bet your soul you can
Which of these is H.O.W you like to give a helping hand to others?
Refrain
By yourself you just can’t reach
The lighted rainbow’s end
But with God’s gift and everyone
You bet your soul you can.
Bet your soul you can
Copyright (C) Michelle Liew All Rights Reserved
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Comments
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Thanks, Epiman!! Glad to share these two loves of mine & make everyone happy. Thanks for coming by!!
...well I certainly feel the love in this hub presentation courtesy of the wonderful lady author - and for my hub money - you always put out the best dog and music hubs around - sending you warm wishes and what's that Disney song by Elton John - I can feel the love tonight - lake erie time canada 1:49am
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Thanks, Dan, certainly love sharing!!Thanks for coming by!
Lovely! That's a beautiful message put down with some beautiful words. More please :)
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Thanks, pstraubie! It's the acceptance of everyone as they are, and together, a change can be made. Thanks for sharing!
You bet your soul we can. Lovely, lovely sentiment ...and much truth shared with us. Together...it takes all of us accepting and not judging, sharing and caring, and reaching out...thanks so much for this. Sending Angels your way :) ps
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Thanks, Who.
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Thanks, Jamie.
Beautiful, midget, your song is outstanding. Thank you for sharing this wonderful work. whonu
Great song, thank you. Jamie
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Thanks, Paula. I guess they are quite used to carrying heavy stuff. Love rainbows too! Thanks for sharing!
This is fabulous all the way around! Love the Manilow tune and all the pics are great! I want to know how the guy on the bike does that!!
Such a beautiful pic of a Rainbow.......Well done, midget...UP+++
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Yes. For anything to work, we have to be on the same page! Thanks for sharing, Ruchira!
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Thanks, Sunnie Day. Glad you like it!
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Thanks, Mike, I do my best, though it's not always easy!! Thanks for sharing!!
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Valleypoet, thanks for the compliment! Glad to share.
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Most welcome, Mark.
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Thanks, Mary. In our own capacity, it's not realistically possible. But it is if we work together to do something to help which you are comfortable with yourself. For me, that's helping animals! Thanks for sharing!!
Wow...beautiful message, Michelle.
United we stand and divided we fall.
awesome
So lovely and a wonderful message too. Writing this wonderful song will touch many. Thank you.
Your perspective of life is admirable Michelle.. I love the way you spread your positive energy and insightful thoughts :) thanks you so much
A beautiful message with some equally beautiful imagery...your hubs are awesome Michelle...thank you :-))
Beautiful Michelle, thank you for this!
Mark
This is a wonderful addition to the H.O.W. movement. I try and do everything possible "to pay it forward"
I love the photos you chose for this.
I voted this UP, and will share.
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Silvergenes, thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it!
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Hi Shrutri, oh, yes, tell me about it. Life really is quite difficult!! Glad we have that connection!! Thanks for coming by and sharing!
Beautiful all the way through... and your photos just add to the message!
beautiful micheele! life is difficult isnt it? for many of them~! and we are truly blessed and your thoughts are in sync with mine :) loved reading this, thank you!!
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Bill, thank you! Glad to share the message in the best way I know how-through a bit of songwriting. Thanks for sharing!
You are so talented, and this is a wonderful song. You bet you can! Love the positive message of giving. Well done, Michelle! Sharing of course.
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Melanie, thanks for coming by and commenting!! Glad you like it!
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Thanks for the share, Eddy! Glad you like it!
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Janine, yes, everything is best done when we join forces! Thanks for coming by, my friend!
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Hi Jo, thanks for sharing! Glad you like the song!
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Thanks, Who! On our own, realistically, the difference we make can be small, but great if we do it together. Thanks for sharing.
This was lovely Michelle! Well done :)
What a brilliant share Michelle ;I am voting up and sharing all around.
Have a wonderful day.
Eddy.
Beautiful Michelle and awesome message that we can do anything it as long as we join forces. Such a lovely addition to HOW movement. Have of course voted up and shared, too!!
Michelle, this song is beautiful, uplifting and inspiring. I loved it.
Voting up and sharing.
Yes, midget, unity can make a difference and move us all toward the positive. In unity, there is strength and in strength we may move mountains. Thank you for sharing this, my friend. whonu
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