| Medicine Tree Music |
| "Good Medicine" Lyrics |
Deep Inside
Deep inside
Always a place to hide
Hard to deny
The consequences of a lie
You come to believe
You come to deceive, by and by
In spite of the proof
Refuse to accept the truth
It was true all along
An unrightable wrong
Were we taken in
by that silly grin and a song?
All of the universe outside is looking in
You can imagine that they must be thinking
how it might have been?
Take a step back
It's easy to attack
Put your hand in
So the healing can begin
You know that we can
Walk hand in hand in the end
Deep inside
Always a place to hide
Hard to deny
The consequences of a lie
You come to believe
You come to deceive, by and by
In spite of the proof
Refuse to accept the truth
It was true all along
An unrightable wrong
Were we taken in
by that silly grin and a song?
All of the universe outside is looking in
You can imagine that they must be thinking
how it might have been?
Take a step back
It's easy to attack
Put your hand in
So the healing can begin
You know that we can
Walk hand in hand in the end
Good Medicine
So the stories are told both the young and the old
Holding on to their dreams to remember
Keeping track of the changes that life rearranges
And the answers that questions will render
What you come to believe in sometimes lives within
All the hopes and fears of tomorrow
And the ties to the past often holdin’ on fast
Bringing happiness, heartache and sorrow
Can you really be sure if the pain or the cure
Leads to darkness or to light
And the choices you make to give or to take
May be wrong or may be right
You just got to hold on tight
Child when you are older you will be told of
A legend to outwit all evil
When coyote wondered the mountains and canyons
Preparing the land for the people
Oh Medicine Tree will you pass on to me
Some of the wisdom of the past
Whether legend or truth do we really need proof
To believe that it will last
Beyond the shadow that you cast
So the stories are told both the young and the old
Holding on to their dreams to remember
Keeping track of the changes that life rearranges
And the answers that questions will render
What you come to believe in sometimes lives within
All the hopes and fears of tomorrow
And the ties to the past often holdin’ on fast
Bringing happiness, heartache and sorrow
Can you really be sure if the pain or the cure
Leads to darkness or to light
And the choices you make to give or to take
May be wrong or may be right
You just got to hold on tight
Child when you are older you will be told of
A legend to outwit all evil
When coyote wondered the mountains and canyons
Preparing the land for the people
Oh Medicine Tree will you pass on to me
Some of the wisdom of the past
Whether legend or truth do we really need proof
To believe that it will last
Beyond the shadow that you cast
Reverie
A Dream letting off steam
Another chance of a lifetime
Take it to the extreme
Heart’s desire caught in the crossfire
Though you’re lost deep in thought
It’s meant to inspire
In the space of a lifetime when it all seems so clear
Caught up in the moment you’re unable to hear
Maybe no one is present, maybe no one can see
It’s a perfect occasion for sweet reverie
You may say that I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
Your dreams may be behind you
But mine have just begun
Fantasize behind the disguise
All alone for the moment
Till you open your eyes
Beautify, time to testify
Oh, for reverence is sacred
And in short supply
Like a crack of thunder wakes you from a dream
Sometimes all it takes is a change of routine
For you know there are times when it’s just meant to be
Another occasion for sweet reverie
A Dream letting off steam
Another chance of a lifetime
Take it to the extreme
Heart’s desire caught in the crossfire
Though you’re lost deep in thought
It’s meant to inspire
In the space of a lifetime when it all seems so clear
Caught up in the moment you’re unable to hear
Maybe no one is present, maybe no one can see
It’s a perfect occasion for sweet reverie
You may say that I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
Your dreams may be behind you
But mine have just begun
Fantasize behind the disguise
All alone for the moment
Till you open your eyes
Beautify, time to testify
Oh, for reverence is sacred
And in short supply
Like a crack of thunder wakes you from a dream
Sometimes all it takes is a change of routine
For you know there are times when it’s just meant to be
Another occasion for sweet reverie
Casualty of War
We came for a reason giving up our treasure chest
Always believing that it would be for the best
Unbridled glory waiting at the trail’s end
Part of the story, be it enemy or friend
On time delivery, you know it is a must
No time to worry whether it be boom or bust
You’ll sign the papers when the knock comes at the door
Cash in your favors, another casualty of war
How could we let such a thing happen
Were we all just too blind to see
That all along it was a trap set to step in
And to chew our leg off is the only way free
Now that it’s certain that the unknown still remains
And will the final curtain be covered in blood stains
Can prayers be answered when it all is said and done
Only when the questions are not answered with a gun
We came for a reason giving up our treasure chest
Always believing that it would be for the best
Unbridled glory waiting at the trail’s end
Part of the story, be it enemy or friend
On time delivery, you know it is a must
No time to worry whether it be boom or bust
You’ll sign the papers when the knock comes at the door
Cash in your favors, another casualty of war
How could we let such a thing happen
Were we all just too blind to see
That all along it was a trap set to step in
And to chew our leg off is the only way free
Now that it’s certain that the unknown still remains
And will the final curtain be covered in blood stains
Can prayers be answered when it all is said and done
Only when the questions are not answered with a gun
Buffalo Grass
Where are they coming from, where will they go
Will they leave any buffalo
What is the reason, why is it now
Does it really matter anyhow
Out on the prairie in the pale sunlight
Can we get we get there and back without a fight
It’s a matter of survival, got mouths to fill
A thanks to the Spirit and a blessing for the kill
Time will pass like the wind in the buffalo grass
Voices on the wind singing, “We shall live again”
Though the promises come and their hearts ring true
There’s a feeling in the air that our choices are few
Blankets and guns, is it worth the price
And what will be the sacrifice
Where are they coming from, where will they go
Will they leave any buffalo
What is the reason, why is it now
Does it really matter anyhow
Out on the prairie in the pale sunlight
Can we get we get there and back without a fight
It’s a matter of survival, got mouths to fill
A thanks to the Spirit and a blessing for the kill
Time will pass like the wind in the buffalo grass
Voices on the wind singing, “We shall live again”
Though the promises come and their hearts ring true
There’s a feeling in the air that our choices are few
Blankets and guns, is it worth the price
And what will be the sacrifice
Manifest Destiny
Out on the prairie, wind began to blow
Prairie schooner raise her sail, head for Ol’ Wyo
Promise of a new life in the pocket of your shirt
Like so many others you were hopin’ to strike pay dirt
New opportunity, fulfill a fantasy
Howlin’ wind sing to me Manifest Destiny…be the death of me
With big dreams and high hopes your wagon loaded high
The sound of slap leather, look into the western sky
But when the first blast of winter sends chills to your bone
Thinkin’ maybe you made a mistake, turn around and go home
Chorus
You don’t believe in heaven, you don’t believe in hell
And though you like to raise the latter, only time will tell
And when you finally see rock bottom comin’ up double time
It’s time to cash in your winnings, time to spend your last dime
Chorus
Out on the prairie, wind began to blow
Prairie schooner raise her sail, head for Ol’ Wyo
Promise of a new life in the pocket of your shirt
Like so many others you were hopin’ to strike pay dirt
New opportunity, fulfill a fantasy
Howlin’ wind sing to me Manifest Destiny…be the death of me
With big dreams and high hopes your wagon loaded high
The sound of slap leather, look into the western sky
But when the first blast of winter sends chills to your bone
Thinkin’ maybe you made a mistake, turn around and go home
Chorus
You don’t believe in heaven, you don’t believe in hell
And though you like to raise the latter, only time will tell
And when you finally see rock bottom comin’ up double time
It’s time to cash in your winnings, time to spend your last dime
Chorus
Wyoming Wind
Out on the prairie wandering along
A ragged coyote singing his song.
Coyote, Coyote what do you know?
Howling tonight with the wind and the snow.
Wyoming wind is strong and it’s cold
Summer never lasts long.
Wyoming, Wyoming please keep her wild.
Look to the mountains with the eyes of a child.
Give me a home where the buffalo roam.
Where the deer and the antelope play.
Where freedom is treasured
And we take our pleasure living every day.
The girls I wanted are married and grown.
The friends I once ran with the four winds have blown.
We’re one ridge away from our old valley home.
Where the rivers meander and memories roam.
Up in the high country thunder clouds cry.
Across the divide it’s all open sky.
The river is singing the canyon a song.
The aspens are turning snows coming on.
Out on the prairie wandering along
A ragged coyote singing his song.
Coyote, Coyote what do you know?
Howling tonight with the wind and the snow.
Wyoming wind is strong and it’s cold
Summer never lasts long.
Wyoming, Wyoming please keep her wild.
Look to the mountains with the eyes of a child.
Give me a home where the buffalo roam.
Where the deer and the antelope play.
Where freedom is treasured
And we take our pleasure living every day.
The girls I wanted are married and grown.
The friends I once ran with the four winds have blown.
We’re one ridge away from our old valley home.
Where the rivers meander and memories roam.
Up in the high country thunder clouds cry.
Across the divide it’s all open sky.
The river is singing the canyon a song.
The aspens are turning snows coming on.
Kiss of Peace
Kiss of peace. Dreaming
Time casts her net we are ensnared.
Lives bound together feelings shared.
Fairer than the evening star sweet embrace.
A silent kiss our prayer full of grace.
I am yearning for the kiss of peace.
The riddle of your smile beckoning release.
Oh great mystery inhabit me.
Passing through nature into eternity.
Your eyes are shining with holy fire.
We are breathing the fragrance of desire.
In the labyrinth of pleasure let the dance begin.
Soaring on the thermals rising from your skin.
The river is our Eden, the canyons Avalon.
The sky is our cathedral, the mountains Pantheon.
The path between the worlds is tangled in your hair.
Freedom is a river. I will meet you there.
Kiss of peace. Dreaming
Time casts her net we are ensnared.
Lives bound together feelings shared.
Fairer than the evening star sweet embrace.
A silent kiss our prayer full of grace.
I am yearning for the kiss of peace.
The riddle of your smile beckoning release.
Oh great mystery inhabit me.
Passing through nature into eternity.
Your eyes are shining with holy fire.
We are breathing the fragrance of desire.
In the labyrinth of pleasure let the dance begin.
Soaring on the thermals rising from your skin.
The river is our Eden, the canyons Avalon.
The sky is our cathedral, the mountains Pantheon.
The path between the worlds is tangled in your hair.
Freedom is a river. I will meet you there.
Medicine Tree
Shelter me Medicine Tree
Blessed be, Great Mystery
Chinook wind blows the pine pollen free.
Prayers offered by the Medicine Tree.
Sprit shadows that we can't see
Borne away upon a reverie.
Shelter me Medicine Tree
Blessed be, Great Mystery
Take us inside the wind
Let our journey begin
Lift up your song to the night
Incantations of light
She's a bright high whistling song
With her wings spread wide.
Sleeps in the pine needles
Where the moon resides.
Peeks out of her nest
While the sun spins round.
Opens her throat to sing
Shapes the sky with sound.
Shelter me Medicine Tree
Blessed be, Great Mystery
Chinook wind blows the pine pollen free.
Prayers offered by the Medicine Tree.
Sprit shadows that we can't see
Borne away upon a reverie.
Shelter me Medicine Tree
Blessed be, Great Mystery
Take us inside the wind
Let our journey begin
Lift up your song to the night
Incantations of light
She's a bright high whistling song
With her wings spread wide.
Sleeps in the pine needles
Where the moon resides.
Peeks out of her nest
While the sun spins round.
Opens her throat to sing
Shapes the sky with sound.
State of the Union
Tom Sawyer said to old Huck Finn'
"I'll light out for the territories before I give in."
Bugs Bunny said to Jane on Noah’s ark
“Don’t tell Tarzan meet me after dark.”
Walt Disney and JFK
flew to Tranquility Base one day.
John, Paul, George, Ringo
Say " We were here first you know."
Chorus
State of the union is in your hands.
I tell ya honey it's supply and demand.
Only one problem, it's built on quicksand.
State of the union is in your hands.
Johnny Appleseed, Calamity Jane
Going steady sharing the flame.
Harriett Tubman and Chuck Berry
parted the waters of the wine-dark sea.
If I had a hammer, I'd hammer all day.
Ring the bell of freedom if it came my way.
Chorus
You may wonder what it all means.
What really matters is
Who's splicing your genes.
Tom Sawyer said to old Huck Finn'
"I'll light out for the territories before I give in."
Bugs Bunny said to Jane on Noah’s ark
“Don’t tell Tarzan meet me after dark.”
Walt Disney and JFK
flew to Tranquility Base one day.
John, Paul, George, Ringo
Say " We were here first you know."
Chorus
State of the union is in your hands.
I tell ya honey it's supply and demand.
Only one problem, it's built on quicksand.
State of the union is in your hands.
Johnny Appleseed, Calamity Jane
Going steady sharing the flame.
Harriett Tubman and Chuck Berry
parted the waters of the wine-dark sea.
If I had a hammer, I'd hammer all day.
Ring the bell of freedom if it came my way.
Chorus
You may wonder what it all means.
What really matters is
Who's splicing your genes.
Love Refugee
She met him on a chance occasion
Hopin’ for a chance to see
If everything that she believed in
Could ever hope to be
And though it seemed to come together
She was wearing her heart on her sleeve
Not willing yet to say forever
In time though we may see
Chorus
That what you’ve taken before for granted
May be nothing but a memory
Happily ever after, you know you’ll never be
So pick up the pieces that have fallen, assemble them to some degree
Listen to the voice that’s callin’, do you really want to be
A love refugee
Bridge
Wakin’ up lonely, or livin’ with your one and only
Baby the difference is quite clear
Is it just a matter of time, could it be that love is blind
Or is it the commitment that you fear
Now she knows to take it slowly
Keep to what she’s sure will last
Not thinkin’ about “if only”
Trying to forget the past
But you can never control what will be
No matter how hard you try
And if you end up being lonely
And tears you know must cry
Chorus 2
And what you’ve taken before for granted
May be nothin’ but a memory
And now happily ever after, could become reality…
So pick up the pieces that have fallen, assemble them to some degree
Let down your defenses baby, if you don’t you’re bound to be
A love refugee
Bridge
She met him on a chance occasion
Hopin’ for a chance to see
If everything that she believed in
Could ever hope to be
And though it seemed to come together
She was wearing her heart on her sleeve
Not willing yet to say forever
In time though we may see
Chorus
That what you’ve taken before for granted
May be nothing but a memory
Happily ever after, you know you’ll never be
So pick up the pieces that have fallen, assemble them to some degree
Listen to the voice that’s callin’, do you really want to be
A love refugee
Bridge
Wakin’ up lonely, or livin’ with your one and only
Baby the difference is quite clear
Is it just a matter of time, could it be that love is blind
Or is it the commitment that you fear
Now she knows to take it slowly
Keep to what she’s sure will last
Not thinkin’ about “if only”
Trying to forget the past
But you can never control what will be
No matter how hard you try
And if you end up being lonely
And tears you know must cry
Chorus 2
And what you’ve taken before for granted
May be nothin’ but a memory
And now happily ever after, could become reality…
So pick up the pieces that have fallen, assemble them to some degree
Let down your defenses baby, if you don’t you’re bound to be
A love refugee
Bridge
Emissary
I never knew what love could do
I never guessed I’d be so blessed
There you were in my arms
A gift from the angels who do no harm
I’m ready to go now
I will play my part
You showed me the way now
How to open my heart
How did you know I needed sanctuary
Now I know you’re loves emissary
I thank you now for a thousand years
Lovers’ laughter transforms the tears
Into sweet honey
That’s gathered and shared
Kept hidden and sacred
For those who care.
I never knew what love could do
I never guessed I’d be so blessed
There you were in my arms
A gift from the angels who do no harm
I’m ready to go now
I will play my part
You showed me the way now
How to open my heart
How did you know I needed sanctuary
Now I know you’re loves emissary
I thank you now for a thousand years
Lovers’ laughter transforms the tears
Into sweet honey
That’s gathered and shared
Kept hidden and sacred
For those who care.
Walk In Beauty
May you be kind as the summer
As welcome as spring
Just as sweet as the lullaby
Your momma always sings
Like a coyote’s call
In a sacred manner you will grow
With the brilliant colors of the fall
And the strong heart of a buffalo
Chorus
May you walk in beauty
May you always be kind
Beauty before you
Beauty behind
Life has a purpose
A pattern and a rhyme
The moon, sun and river
All intertwine
Oh, the Great Mystery
No one really knows what it means
Let’s just go to sleep and wrap ourselves up
In a blanket of dreams
Chorus
May you be kind as the summer
As welcome as spring
Just as sweet as the lullaby
Your momma always sings
Like a coyote’s call
In a sacred manner you will grow
With the brilliant colors of the fall
And the strong heart of a buffalo
Chorus
May you walk in beauty
May you always be kind
Beauty before you
Beauty behind
Life has a purpose
A pattern and a rhyme
The moon, sun and river
All intertwine
Oh, the Great Mystery
No one really knows what it means
Let’s just go to sleep and wrap ourselves up
In a blanket of dreams
Chorus
Moses, Orpheus, Rosa & Martin
Moses went up the mountain
Singing set my people free
You’ve got to sojourn in the desert
To reach the land of milk and honey
Orpheus went down to Hades
Singing set my darling free
You gotta walk through the shadows
To change the way things are meant to be
chorus
The River raise a joyfull noise. Roars like a flood
The River raise a joyfull noise. Sings in the blood
Oooh’
bridge
Going down the river to wash my soul
Going down the river to make me whole
Going down the river to soak my dreams
Old rascal river ain’t what she seems
Going down the River, Oh’
Rosa got on the white seat
Driver said get off my bus
Sometimes you've got to raise a ruckus
Sometimes you've got to make a fuss
Martin went to the capital.
He had a dream you see.
Let the content of my character
Determine who I can be.
chorus & bridge
Look around you, see what’s there
The blessed garden, I tell you it’s everywhere
Don’t waist your time wonderin’ round
Because where you’re standing is holy ground
Going down the river, Oh’
Moses went up the mountain
Singing set my people free
You’ve got to sojourn in the desert
To reach the land of milk and honey
Orpheus went down to Hades
Singing set my darling free
You gotta walk through the shadows
To change the way things are meant to be
chorus
The River raise a joyfull noise. Roars like a flood
The River raise a joyfull noise. Sings in the blood
Oooh’
bridge
Going down the river to wash my soul
Going down the river to make me whole
Going down the river to soak my dreams
Old rascal river ain’t what she seems
Going down the River, Oh’
Rosa got on the white seat
Driver said get off my bus
Sometimes you've got to raise a ruckus
Sometimes you've got to make a fuss
Martin went to the capital.
He had a dream you see.
Let the content of my character
Determine who I can be.
chorus & bridge
Look around you, see what’s there
The blessed garden, I tell you it’s everywhere
Don’t waist your time wonderin’ round
Because where you’re standing is holy ground
Going down the river, Oh’