Certainty In Freedom ~ A Song for Burma (Original Song)

I'm not a particularly political person, by which I mean I'd sooner just not get involved in conflict, but I realise that, at times, things happen outside your control which will you to say something or do something.

I got a comment on my last song from 'gersing' asking me if I'd sing a song for the monks and people of Burma. At first I misunderstood the comment but then it clicked and I felt compelled to offer something.. anything.

I know this song is going to change nothing; and I'm cautious calling it a protest song as I don't understand the situation fully (and I wouldn't want to upset anyone), but this is a tune I wrote in response to being repressed (I'm whatever guise) and how beautiful 'freedom' really is. I don't think anyone will ever understand that term fully but by singing and writing and thinking and speaking we can come somewhere close I'm sure.

As a disclaimer, I'd say that, personally, the chords and melody are arbitrary; merely the carrier of the sentiment...

Changing the subject ever so slightly I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone that's shown support; it's overwhelming. An apology to anyone I've not yet responded to.. I've never been very good at juggling my time but I will be in touch.

Thanks again...

_________________
Certainty In Freedom

If I had the will to talk
I wonder if you'd give a thought
To what I had to say - help make it go away

Cos there's certainty in freedom
And in that we must believe in
Cos I saw on the news today

If I saw you in the street now
Would I look the other way?
I hope I'm strong enough to say - help make it go away

When all you see is hatred
Spirits crushed and souls deflated
Easy to leave it for another day

Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way
You should follow its path
Darkness leads you astray
Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way

So this, my only voice to speak
My message strong, my tone is weak
I find it hard to say - help make it go away

And if I come across obtuse
I urge you now to cut the noose
Don't leave it for another day

Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way
You should follow its path
Darkness leads you astray
Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way

If I had the will to talk
I wonder if you'd give a thought
To what I had to say - help make it go away

Cos there's certainty in freedom
And in that we must believe in
Cos I saw on the news today

Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way
You should follow its path
Darkness leads you astray
Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way

_____________________
Peace

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© Kris Rowley 2007

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[AdaMscottDelamErE]

Wow...I can't believe this is for my country...yes...I am burmese..and this song just makes sense in every way...thank you for caring...it means a lot to me...!!!!!!! =)

[bunchken]

Beautiful song..good job

[mepurkiss1]

never gets old a song for burma kris rowley

[mepurkiss1]

ONE OF THE BEST SONG ON YOUTUBE REALLY KRIS

[lillybear1000]

Wow sir your amazing...also a great teacher

[goingwiththeflowww]

still good - years on ....

[saveburmanowsf]

please... save burma now

you can help

watch BURMA VJ with a big group of friends

read ''UNDAUNTED'' by ZOYA PHAN

support FREE BURMA RANGERS, MAE TAO CLINIC, BACK PACK HEALTH WORKER TEAM...

join US CAMPAIGN FOR BURMA or BURMA CAMPAIGN UK

compose a song of FREEDOM FOR BURMA

GENOCIDE IS RAGING RIGHT NOW IN THE HILL TRIBES ALL ALONG THE BORDER AND THE WORLD DOES NOTHING...

thank you

[suzakunomiko1901]

Thankyou for noticing there is Burma. Free Burma, Free Aung San Suu Kyi.

[edster612]

No matter how many times I listen to this song it still evokes the same emotions.

Thanks again Kris.

[sailrock22]

this is one of my favorite songs!!!

where can i get a tab/chords for this song???

[OFFICIALannasan]

nice song bro... and Free Burma! Free Aung San Suu Kyi!

[NotesCollector]

We find certainty in freedom... 5 stars