FROM WHERE WE STAND From the musical “American Twistory “ finale song By Kevin Kaufman, Sandy Sherman & Rob Battan From where I stand, the torch burns bright An ever shining beacon in the night Lighting the way for people from far and near And telling them that all are welcome here From where I stand, the flag’s unfurled It’s sending out a message to the world Saying as long as I’m waving proud and free Then that’s the way America will be Let’s embrace courage deep inside us By never letting fear or terror guide us We’ll live with the hope of tomorrow And follow where our hearts want to go From where we stand, we will endure A nation that’s determined and secure We pledge our trust that justice will conquer all And knowing we belong Will help us to be strong And bravely rise to answer freedom’s call We’ll never fall From where we stand From where we stand From where we stand And knowing we belong Will help us to be strong And bravely rise to answer freedom’s call We’ll never fall From where we stand ……..From where we stand From where we stand © copyright 2008 All Rights Reserved Contact: Sandy Sherman inthepinkmusic@cox.net (310) 541-3487 (landline)
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GOD IS IN THIS PLACE City streets, bleak and gray Heaven seemed so far away Till I saw one blade of grass reaching for the sky Pushing through hard cement With a purpose and intent I began to realize, there’s more than meets the eye God is in this place It's all a sacred space God’s in every breath I take and everywhere I go I can see God’s face Feel a warm embrace God is in this place, but somehow - I did not know Breaking news...hurricane Devastation, loss and pain How can anyone explain the tragedy in sight Hearts unite, hands reach out Suddenly there is no doubt When the kindness in mankind shines with holy light God is in this place Every touch of grace God’s in every breath I take and everywhere I go I can see God’s face Feel a warm embrace God is in this place - but till now - I did not know And in those moments when my thoughts embrace the dark That tiny trembling spark inside reminds me…. God is in this place in every living face God is in my every deed - and every seed I sow In every path I trace - Every sacred space God is in this place - And now.......at last I know Now....at last I know (c) copyright 310-541-3487 inthepinkmusic@cox.net Lyrics by Sandy Sherman; Music by Michele Brourman Contact: Sandy Sherman inthepinkmusic@cox.net tel. 310-541-3487
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GOD’S SHELTERING WINGS By Sandy Sherman & Tom Rosenberg When we worship let’s rejoice Let’s embrace the sacred choice Remember who we are and where we’ve been When our hearts are open wide God will glow inside And faith will be the space that lets God in CHORUS Dwelling in God’s sheltering wings Knowing that peace is freedom (freedom) from things Feeling the joy (the joy) each moment brings Dwelling in God’s sheltering wings It’s a blessing to make time For a taste of the divine To fill our prayers with more than words can say There’s a light in every soul Forever pure and whole We’ll find that place---it’s just a breath away (And we’ll be…) CHORUS REPEAT; BRIDGE: When we come together…..we are strong When we reach for each other……we all belong And when we love our neighbor there’s a holy song Heaven sings (And we’ll be….) CHORUS Repeat: © 2023
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IN GOD’S IMAGE By Sandy Sherman & MaryBeth Stone I may look like a stranger But that’s not really so I am just a part of you That you don’t yet know We are here for a reason In this sacred space we share If we open up our hearts we’ll see God’s face Is everywhere CHORUS: We’re all made in God’s image However different we may seem We’re all made in God’s image The light of God in you is the light of God in me We are poor and we’re wealthy We’re meek and we are bold We are cowards and heroes We’re young and we are old We are skin deep in colors But our blood is always red We’re connected soul to soul, bound together By holy thread CHORUS REPEAT: BRIDGE: Just like mirrors of each other You’re my sister, you’re my brother Can’t you see it’s true (that) CHORUS REPEAT: The light of God in you is the light of God in me © copyright 2022
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ONE OF A KIND, KIND OF LOVE By Sandy Sherman & Joel Evans Whispers in the night Kisses that delight Candles burning bright Champagne and flowers Never dreamed I’d find A one of a kind, kind of love It’s so amazing how time flies Gazing in your eyes Angel in disguise With heavenly powers Cares are left behind In our one of a kind, kind of love Bridge: Music is playing While heartbeats are saying We’ll stay just the way we are Now that forever’s found us We’’ll never lose this love that surrounds us Dreams that are so real Words that gently heal Secrets we reveal Just talking for hours Two hearts intertwined In a one of a kind, kind of love Instrumental Break: Bridge Repeat: Music is playing While heartbeats are saying We’ll stay just the way we are Now that forever’s found us We’’ll never lose this love that surrounds us Dreams that are so real Words that gently heal Secrets we reveal Just talking for hours Two hearts intertwined In a one of a kind, kind of love Tag: Never dreamed I’d find This one of a kind, kind of love © copyright secured
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THE RHYTHM OF JOY (by Sandy Sherman & Jeanne Parson) I recall the day when Momma said to Daddy “This season just ain’t what it used to be We used to go out caroling for hours Now all we do is sit and watch T.V.” Then she sprang up like an elf from her recliner In a twinkling she had snatched up his remote She started calling up some friends and neighbors Saying “Hurry over---grab your hat and coat…. CHORUS: It’s a time for celebrating And the songs of cheer are waiting Let your heart-----beat to the rhythm of joy, joy, joy Keep the pace and never lose it When you still can make some music Let your heart-------beat to the rhythm of joy Suddenly our home was so inviting And Daddy put a yule log on the fire A few hot toddies, then we all were ready To sing out like the Tabernacle Choir Daddy brushed the dust off his old fiddle Momma played piano right on cue When the clock struck midnight no one noticed That goes to show what holidays can do CHORUS: BRIDGE: Just when everyone had started heading for the door Daddy said, “Come On…we’ve got the chance to sing one more” CHORUS : It’s a time for celebrating There’s no point in hesitating Let your heart-----beat to the rhythm of joy, joy, joy Keep the pace and face the music ‘Cause it’s up to you to choose it Let your heart-------beat to the rhythm of joy! Repeat Chorus to fade: It’s a time for celebrating And the songs of cheer are waiting Let your heart-----beat to the rhythm of joy, joy, joy Keep the pace and never lose it When you still can make some music Let your heart-------beat to the rhythm of joy, joy, joy……..(to fade) © copyright Contact: Sandy Sherman inthepinkmusic@cox.net tel. 310-541-3487 Jeanne Parson jeanne@jeanneparson.com tel. 510-862-1906
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The Rhythm of Joy by Sandy Sherman & Jeanne Parson I recall the day that Mama said to Daddy "Our sparkle just aint what it used to be We used to go out partying for hours Now all we do is sit and watch T.V. " In a jiffy he jumped up from his recliner Surrendered his remote and said," You're right! We aint dead yet so get the party going Let's call our friends to come on by tonight" CHORUS: #1 Life’s a chance for celebrating And a song is always waiting Let your heart-----beat to the rhythm of joy, joy, joy There’s a way to face the music It’s just up to you to choose it Let your heart-------beat to the rhythm of joy Many came with heartaches on their shoulders And knew that they could use a song or two So Daddy fired up his dusty fiddle And Mama played piano right on cue Like a miracle their voices came together I swear that more than music filled the air I'm sure that they were serenading heaven While a little piece of heaven was right there CHORUS REPEAT: BRIDGE: That's the night we felt inside what words just can’t describe And all of us could feel how good it is to be alive CHORUS: (with alteration) Life's a chance for celebrating There's no point in hesitating Let your heart---beat to the rhythm of joy, joy, joy Keep the pace and never lose it When you still can make some music Let your heart----beat to the rhythm of joy CHORUS #1 Repeat: Life’s a chance for celebrating And a song is always waiting Let your heart-----beat to the rhythm of joy, joy, joy There’s a way to face the music It’s just up to you to choose it Let your heart-------beat to the rhythm of joy Let your heart ---beat to the rhythm of joy Contact: Sandy Sherman (310) 541-3487 inthepinkmusic@cox.net
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WHEN DO WE CALL IT LOVE? Writers: Sandy Sherman & Marilyn Harris You got to admit that it feels so right Don’t you think we got something real? Yet we’re holdin’ back while we hold on tight Denyin’ whatever it is we feel Just give us time---let’s wait and see ‘Til we see our way clear Don’t you think love is on its way? Hey, maybe it’s already here! CHORUS: So when do we call it love? When do we say we’re all that we’ve dreamed of? ‘Cause we’re so close to being so close It’s almost what we want most So when do we fall----when do we call it love? Love is a story and we play the parts Baby, it’s time to turn the next page If we find the courage to be who we are We’ll finally reach a new stage Between you and me, there is a truth Only the heart can say Forever could be right here and now Or only just one word away CHORUS REPEAT: BRIDGE: How fast do our heartbeats have to pound? How high must we fly before we land on solid ground? And..... CHORUS REPEAT: (c) copyright secured Sandy Sherman P.O. Box 4445 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. 90274-9595 Email: inthepinkmusic@cox.net 310- 541-3487
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WIND IN MY SAILS By Sandy Sherman & JoAnne Kurman When I stare at the photographs Of the way that I used to be Is that sweet young girlish figure Just a memory? But I’ve finally come to grips now When a gray hair makes me blue Since I can’t hold back the river of time I might as well sail thru CHORUS: I still got some wind in my sails The open seas of all my dreams are calling me I’ll steer clear where fools will tread Or I’ll steer straight full steam ahead While I still got some wind in my sails I’ve been thru troubled waters And I’ve faced the winds of change Though I’ve added candles to my cake That cake still tastes the same There’s a lot of women out there In the same boat, that I know Hey, there aint no need for droppin’ anchor yet When there’s plenty of miles to go CHORUS: BRIDGE: Somewhere between the Blue Lagoon and On Golden Pond There’s an ocean of happiness my heart is riding on CHORUS: Tag: I’m gonna keep an even keel, with this old heart behind the wheel And the wind in my sails (c) Copyright secured by Sandy Sherman & Jo Anne Kurman Contact: Sandy Sherman inthepinkmusic@cox.net Tel. 310-541-3487
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You’re on Your Way to a Wonderful Day By Sandy Sherman & Joel Evans What a thrill to feel alive Excitement’s in the air Seems like there’s a rainbow Smiling everywhere The sun is brightly shining as if to clearly say You’re on your way to a wonderful day There are wonders to be found All you have to do Is make some time to look around And just take in the view Everything’s so easy, no reason to delay You’re on your way to a wonderful day Instrumental…. Birds are crooning out their tunes In dreamy harmony The wind is gently whistling A carefree melody When your heart is listening you’ll hear the music play You’re on your way to a wonderful day Every time a child laughs Who can ask for more There are flowers in your path You’ve never seen before So gather all your happy thoughts like a sweet bouquet You’re on your way to a wonderful day Contact: Sandy Sherman Email: inthepinkmusic@cox.net Tel. 310- 541-3487 (landline) ©
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CAST A STONE UPON THE WATER By Sandy Sherman & Jo Anne Kurman Cast a stone upon the water See the ripples that it makes Through a chain of hazy circles That move across the lake Every time you touch me Like that stone you reach so far Stirring up my emotions As you move across my heart Cast a stone upon the water In a moment it’s all gone No one knows below the surface What’s really going on Every time our eyes meet That’s how it is with me You cast your stone with every glance Yet there’s so much you don’t see Bridge: I wish that love was like a road that would always lead me home But right now, all I know is.. Love is feeling like a stone..... That you cast upon the water Going down real fast Now that you’ve set it in motion There’s just no turning back I wish that I could show you What I’m really going through My heart is like that heavy stone Falling fast for you My heart is like that heavy stone Falling fast for you (c)copyright secured Contact: Sandy Sherman inthepinkmusic@cox.net Tel. 310-541-3487
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HAVE YOU HUGGED A GHOST TODAY? By Sandy Sherman & Randall Rumage I heard spooky rapping, A rap--tap--tapping I didn’t know what to do My fear kept growing So I went tippy toeing Then I heard a ghost yell “Boo!” My blood began to thicken, Told myself, “Don’t be a chicken” Though I could have run right then I saw he looked lonely Knew he’d feel good if only I would hug him like a friend CHORUS: HAVE YOU HUGGED A GHOST TODAY? It’s right out of this world. HAVE YOU HUGGED A GHOST TODAY? It’ll make your straight hair curl Don’t be a fuddy duddy You might make another buddy HAVE YOU HUGGED A GHOST TODAY? My heart gets all thumpy My skin is goose-bumpy Whenever we get close My belly starts to quiver Though he gives me icy shivers I really love that ghost CHORUS REPEAT: BRIDGE: It’s frightful, yet delightful When you help a ghost in need It’s chilling, yet thrilling Satisfaction guaranteed CHORUS REPEAT: © copyright Sandy Sherman (In The Pink Music – ASCAP) & Randall Rumage (Randall Rumage Music – BMI) Contact: 310-541-3487 (landline)
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THE MAGIC OF YOU By Sandy Sherman & Joel Evans Sparks just fly Right out of the blue There’s no way I can deny The magic of you Our eyes meet And that is your cue Suddenly my heart’s complete With the magic of you You got something up your sleeve That you do not reveal All I know is I believe In the way you make me feel Sleight of hand Yes that could be true It’s not for me to understand The magic of you Sax solo: Don’t know how You do what you do All I know is I’m here now With the magic of you It’s a fact Whatever you do You always seem to have the knack For my dreams to come true REPEAT BRIDGE Who’s to say I haven’t a clue How you chase my clouds away That’s the magic of you REPEAT VERSE 1 & 2 & BRIDGE; Sleight of hand Yes that could be true It’s not for me to understand How you take me to wonderland Your every wish is my command----- That’s the magic of you Contact: Sandy Sherman inthepinkmusic@cox.net tel. 310-541-3487 (landline)
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YOU ARE By Sandy Sherman & Dick Winzeler Sometimes I’m like a candle, waiting just to shine You’re the only one to make me glow I’m like a river standing still, until I feel your touch And you’re the only one who knows how to make me flow CHORUS: You are....the heartbeat of my melody You are...the breath of life inside of me I reach for words just like a child reaching for the stars But words alone can never say everything you are If my heart were a window, you could look inside Thru your eyes you’d see the brightest view If I could be your mirror on the wall, always crystal clear You would see all the love you’ve given me reflected back to you CHORUS: BRIDGE: When the road of life is winding all around And I can’t see where it might lead I always know somehow you’ll never let me down And everything you are....is everything I need CHORUS: (c)copyright secured Contact: inthepinkmusic@cox.net tel. 310 – 541-3487 (landline)
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