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With My Friends (2013)

by Chip Kramer

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1.
I'll Be In Love With You 02:33
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When the sun shines so bright When the moon glows every night When the oceans turn to blue I’ll be in love with you When the birds learn to fly When there’s clouds in the sky I will give you something new I’ll be in love with you Lights of a rainbow Arching across the sky Reflect the feelings Of your love and mine Every little movement Every little sound Every time I look at you I know you’ll still be around I’ll know you’ll still be around Storms may scare you Make you hide away I’ll be there to hold you Any time of day It may take a lifetime It may be one day will do I won’t keep you waiting I’ll be in love with you I’ll be in love with you I’ll be in love with you I'm still in love with you I’ll Be In Love With You (C. Kramer) Chip – vocal, acoustic guitar, bass, claps David Mosher - harmonies Ted Ribbens – congas, drums Les Harmeyer – shakers, claves, claps, finger cymbals Dan Kramer - gourd
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Friends Along the Way 03:38
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It’s a lonely road as we go through life With so many prices to pay But one thing that helps to carry the load Is friends along the way Friends who you’ve known since you were a child Friends who know you better than you Friends who remember your mom and your dad As you remember their parents too We’re all on our own with each step we take Walking though life’s crooked fray But it can be straighter by sharing our tales With friends along the way Some of them see you in ways that bring out Bring out the best of your style Others will love you with all of your faults Forgiving you all of the while Step by step, turn by turn You never know how it will play But with someone to turn to, someone who cares You’ll have friends along the way Some friends are needy, some are aloof Some know how to balance the bar The secret ingredient to making it work Is taking them just as they are Nobody said life would be easy Nobody gets a free day But when someone else knows who you are You’ll have friends along the way Sometimes a new friend enters your life He might be passing through Or he might be joining the others you’ve found The others who are so true It’s a lonely road as we go through life With so many prices to pay But one thing that helps to carry the load Is friends along the way With someone to turn to, someone who cares, You’ll have friends along the way Friends Along the Way (C. Kramer) Chip – vocal, harmonies, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, upright bass Robert Rose – vocal, acoustic guitar David Roth – vocal Charley Lerner – vocal Les Harmeyer – vocal David Mosher – vocal, harmonies, mandolin, fiddle Jim Johnson – vocal Craig Kukuk – vocal Ted Ribbens – vocal
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Eye to Eye 03:42
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Reaching out I pull you close to me again Cheek to cheek, eye to eye When you were gone I never thought I’d lose the pain We’re cheek to cheek, eye to eye I wanted to go back in time To change the things we did I wanted to create a different end But now that you’ve come back to me What happened brought you her I wouldn’t want to change what I intend Now today we have a chance for love Heart to heart, hand in hand What we have fits just like a glove We’re heart to heart, hand in hand Never to go back again to the way we were Never want to make the same mistake We learned our lessons, took our lumps hung it on a line Now we know how much we had at stake Fate’s been kind and given us another chance Arm in arm, soul to soul I’ll be here no matter what the circumstance We’re arm in arm, soul to soul Blinded by my ignorance never saw your need Stumbled and fell upon my face I’ve picked myself back up again opened up my eyes Right next to you I’m in my place Reaching out I pull you close to me again Cheek to cheek, eye to eye When you were gone I never thought I’d lose the pain Heart to heart, hand in hand Arm in arm, soul to soul, cheek to cheek, eye to eye Eye to Eye (C. Kramer and C. Johnson) Chip – vocal, piano, electric guitar, bass, horn arrangements Charley Lerner – electric lead guitar Steve Roberts - trombone Les Harmeyer – drums
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Lessons of Life 04:20
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With dignity he stood before us With tears behind an expression of joy His voice was clear yet held emotion Although a man he appeared like a boy “I love you all, you are my family I have some things I’ve wanted to say There are three lessons my life has shown me I want you to hear them today “First there’s living in the here and in the now With your heart and mind open and free The future will not ever be here The past is gone and it is never to be “Oh, this life it gives me pleasure To sing and praise each living thing I’ll never know why it’s all around me but I’ll be thankful for what it brings “Second is acceptance which comes when you see Everything exactly like it is Behind this lesson is a greater knowing There’s a reason everything exists the way it is “Last there’s love in all it’s grand illusions Soaring high it fills the holes It crashes down upon our tiny hearts Then rises up again to soothe our aching souls “I thank you all for listening to me Hope my message will carry you through But I know you’ll each have to learn the lessons That your life will bring to you That your life will bring to you." The Lessons of Life (C. Kramer) Chip – vocal, piano, organ, acoustic guitar, cello arrangement Craig Kukuk - harmonies David Mosher – slide lead David Roth – acoustic guitar Charley Lerner – acoustic guitar Ted Ribbens – bass, drums
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My Baby Don't Love Me 04:23
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There was a time my baby was home in the evening There was a time my baby don’t wear no shoes There was a time, there was a time My baby did love me There was a day my baby did all the laundry There was a day my baby would slop the floor There was a day, there was a day But, now, my baby don’t love me Baby don’t make my meals Baby don’t wash my clothes Now she don’t make no lovin’ I don’t even know where she goes There was a time we’d go out dancin’ til midnight There was a time we’d dine the finest resorts There was a time, there was a time My baby did love me Baby don’t make my meals Baby don’t wash my clothes Now she don’t make no lovin’ I don’t even know where she goes There was a day my baby was quite the lady There was a day she wore those diamonds and pearls There was a day, there was a day, there was a day My baby did love me Now she don’t make my meals Now she don’t wash my clothes Now she don’t make no lovin’ I don’t even know where she goes My Baby Don’t Love Me (C. Kramer and C. Johnson) Chip – vocal, harmonies, piano, organ, vibes, horn arrangements, woodblock Cliff Johnson - commentary Robert Rose – electric rhythm guitar, electric lead guitar Ted Ribbens – bass, drums
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The Old Familiar Songs 02:56
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Moonlight in Vermont, All the Things You Are I Could Write a Book, When You Wish Upon a Star Bob and Sal were lovers, he was big and strong He starred in the band, she would string along They really didn’t dance much but she felt she belonged Hummin’ and swayin’ to the old familiar songs Like Dancing in the Dark, Stardust Melody Stranger on the Shore, Sentimental Journey Bob would puff and brag that he could do no wrong He really loved the spotlight, that’s where he belonged Sal would always be there to softly sing along To all of those old familiar songs On a dreary night, Bob had fallen sick Tried but couldn’t sing the old familiar licks Sally asked to take the stage and sing a sweet love song Everybody was amazed that she could so no wrong Bob is out, now Sal’s the star, she’ll sing all night long Singin’ to all of the old familiar songs Like Moonlight in Vermont, All the Things You Are I Could Write a Book, When You Wish Upon a Star Someone To Watch Over Me, It Had to Be You Dream a Little Dream of Me, We’ll have Tea for Two People Will Say We’re In Love, Body and Soul I Only Have Eyes For You, Over the Rainbow The Old Familiar Songs (C. Kramer) Chip – vocal, electric piano, piano, upright bass, drum arrangement Julia Kramer – clarinets Steve Roberts – trombone solo
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Terra Firma 05:07
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Off I go into the wild blue yonder up so high Above the birds and through the clouds flying in the sky The cars and people start to shrink, buildings look so small While the world expands and grows til I see it all Sometimes I feel restless, at times I’m torn apart Nothing calms my spirit, nothing fills my heart Out with those who love me or quiet solitude There’s something missing in me, something that eludes Even seeking thrills like flying in a plane I want to be more grounded, it’s this I can’t explain It’s where I spend each day It’s under my soul It’s every move I make Terra firma takes me home Take me to the river, take me to the sea Take me to the mountain it’s where I want to be There’s no more greater feeling than being safe and sure My connection with the Earth brings about the cure Many times I’ve tried to do it on my own Every time I’m reminded I never was alone It’s where I spend each day It’s under my soul It’s every more I make Terra firma takes me home Stretching every fiber, turning every rock I return to your presence forever taking stock Firmly planted oak trees, granite spired cliffs Hold our tethered souls from here we can uplift It’s where I spend each day It’s under my soul It’s every more I make Terra firma takes me home Terra Firma (C. Kramer) Chip – vocal, acoustic guitar, piano, organ, bass, classical guitar, synths David Mosher – harmonies, mandolin, slide guitar Les Harmeyer – drums
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You Are 03:33
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You are my one and only, You are my heart and soul I’m never sad and lonely With you I feel whole Our lives blend like colors Painted on the canvas of life And we belong together As husband and wife When I met you I knew then Lovin’ you would never end And as time goes by There’s more and more reasons why You are my one and only You are my night and day I’m lifted by you And I’m carried away When we are in our own lives My head is filled with pictures of you And when you’re here beside me My dreams all come true You are my one and only You’re everything I adore We’ll spend our days together For rich or for poor In the future there will be Times that come between you and me We will rise above Cause all we need is love You are my one and only You are my heart and soul I’m never sad and lonely With you I feel whole You are my one and only You are my heart and soul When you are here beside me Your love fills my soul And when I’m sad and lonely You help me feel whole Ever since the time I met you I’ve been on a roll And when you’re here beside me Your love fills my soul You Are (C. Kramer) Chip – vocal, piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, upright bass Les Harmeyer - harmonies David Mosher - electric guitar lead Ted Ribbens – drums
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Do It Now 02:53
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Taken for granted, misunderstood Almost forgotten and left for no good If somebody thought to care at all It wouldn’t be hard to make the call So many things are left undone, so many things to do How can I get ‘round to all of them? How do I make sure every thing is in it’s place? Completing tasks while keeping up this pace Neglected, rejected, and left out to dry Never a thought given where or why If there’s something you’ve forgotten to do You better get to it, before it gets you So many things are left undone, so many things to do How can I get ‘round to all of them? How do I make sure every thing is in it’s place? Completing tasks while keeping up this pace Knuckle down and concentrate Stick to the task, you’ll do great Don’t let distraction hold you in Focus your senses you can win Do it for the gipper, do it for you Fnd a way to finish, find a way to get through So many things are left undone, so many things to do How can I get ‘round to all of them? How do I make sure every thing is in it’s place? Completing tasks while keeping up this pace So next time you’re given a chance at all Take that chance to follow the call Do what your heart says, get in gear Pick up the pieces, overcome your fear Don’t settle for less, unless it is more Get up the gumption and do that chore Don’t put it off, even a day Finish it now, oh, this is the way So many things are left undone, so many things to do How can I get ‘round to all of them? How do I make sure every thing is in it’s place? Completing tasks while keeping up this pace Completing tasks while keeping up this pace Do It Now (C. Kramer) Chip – vocal, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, electric guitar, upright bass, glockenspiel, slide whistle, vibra-slap, hi-hat, horn, woodwinds and drum arrangements
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Don't Have the Words 03:29
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Every time I try to reveal What my mind starts to think I find the next thought is in my brain And then another thought comes and goes I try to pull it all together Into a meaning you’ll understand But then the moment passes me by It’s so hard to tell you how You made my life worthwhile I don’t have the words to tell the truth You are the one who’ll be right there The one who really cares I can always count on you Every time I try to show you My heart it’s hidden inside I do little things I hope you will see Things that get lost between you and me I wish you could see inside my heart And then you’d know just how I feel You’d know my love is for real It’s so hard to tell you how You made my life worthwhile I don’t have the words to tell the truth You are the one who’ll be right there The one who really cares I can always count on you Smiling, laughing, talking, singing Thinking, feeling, knowing, being Everything you’re doing is exactly what I need Everything about you is right there up to speed Everything you are fulfills my every need It’s so hard to tell you how You made my life worthwhile I don’t have the words to tell the truth You are the one who’ll be right there The one who really cares I can always count on you I can count on yo I can count on you Don’t Have the Words (C. Kramer) Chip – vocal, harmonies, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, woodblock, shaker Les Harmeyer – harmonies, tambourine, cowbell Ted Ribbens - drums
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The Fragrance of You 04:18
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There’s a dress that you wear, it reaches the floor It’s blue as the sea next to the shore When you dance in that dress you flow like the breeze Light as the wind, beaming with ease But it’s not how you look, it’s not how you move It’s not in your dress you have nothing to prove My heart wants to say something that’s true The reason I love is the fragrance of you There’s a look that you have, it’s cute as can be Your eyes light up, your smile is so free I remember it when your girls pleased your heart You were so proud being a part But it’s not how you smile, it’s not how you laugh It’s not in your eyes, not even by half My heart wants to say something that’s true The reason I love is the fragrance of you Now I know that you think it’s a strange way to say how I feel But telling you this is the best way for me to be real There’s a space in my arm where you fit like a glove My chin on your head, we’re in favor of A sway or a swoop, a dip or a plunge Two of us dancing as if we were one But it’s not in your step, it’s not in the dance It’s not how we move that gives us the chance My heart wants to say something that’s true The reason I love is the fragrance of you My heart wants to say something that’s true The reason I love is the fragrance of you The Fragrance of You (C. Kramer) Chip – vocal, piano, harp, upright bass, and string arrangements Julia Kramer - clarinet

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released August 24, 2013

Artwork by Adolf Wölfli
Music & Lyrics by Chip Kramer
Except Eye to Eye and My Baby Don’t Love Me by Chip Kramer & Cliff Johnson
Produced by Chip Kramer in Dreamweaver Studio
Recorded in Dreamweaver Studio, Ann Arbor MI
Except David Mosher Recorded in By The Lakes Studio, Brighton MI
Mixed by Chip Kramer & Jim Johnson
Mastered by Jim Johnson

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Chip Kramer Ann Arbor, Michigan

In fifth grade at ten years old, I chose the trombone to play in the grade school band. At twelve years old I learned to play
I’ll Get You by the Beatles on my brother Dan’s Silvertone acoustic guitar and then in the summer of 1966 I joined a band called The Rising Sons. Thirty years later in 1996 I began doing more songwriting and started producing CDs of original material. ... more

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