I have FINALLY (like, years later) uploaded one of my songs to a music sharing website! If you're interested in listening to the first song I wrote, please click the link below:
http://yourlisten.com/Michelle.Saltzgiver_102_fb/daddys-baby-girl
I would LOVE some honest feedback from anyone who would be willing to give it!
Thanks all!
Chelle
Why I am doing this:
- chelleblynn
- Anyone who really knows me would know that I could not live without music. Music can change my mood like nothing else! I have been writing my own songs since I was a little girl, and have decided that I don't want to keep them to myself anymore! One of the reasons I started writing lyrics is this: when I'm in a bad mood, or when I'm really sad I usually find some music that I like, and try to zone the world out. So many times I've been listening to something, and I've felt such powerful emotions! Love, gratitude, confidence, hope, the list can go on and on! I would love to know that someone else had a similar experience because of something I wrote. That is my goal! My biggest fear is that people won't like what I've written. I am terrified of rejection, but I read a quote once that said "Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." I've thought a lot about that, and I've decided that I cannot guarantee that everyone will love my songs, but I can compose. I can write. I can sing. I can play. And I can hear awesome harmonies! So, I'm not going to let what I can't do interfere with what I can do anymore! That is why I am here
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A Selfless Soldier
© 2008 Chelleblynn
Written for a very special family- thank you for your sacrifice!
The sun rises on the little white house
A silent prayer is said
She has to keep trying to hide her fear
She waits faithfully through her tears.
The little one wakes, another day older
Another day missed by a Selfless Soldier
How much does it hurt, hearts so intertwined
What do they give up, what do they leave behind?
Because
He fights for Freedom.
He fights for Faith
In so many ways he's our symbol of strength
Not because he wants to
Not because he's forced
But because he is A Selfless Soldier
A Selfless Soldier.
They sacrifice comfort, sacrifice home
They sacrifice family waiting alone.
Endure through their pain everyday.
If only there was some other way - there's no other way
But still
He fights for Freedom.
He fights for Faith
In so many ways he's our symbol of strength
Not because he wants to
Not because he's forced
But because he is A Selfless Soldier
A Selfless Soldier.
They do it for me
They do it for you
They do it to stand up for the truth
Everything they have to go through
We live today because of what they do
They fight for Freedom.
They fight for Faith
In so many ways they're our symbol of strength
Not because they want to
Not because they're forced
But because they are Our Selfless Soldiers
A Selfless Soldier.
Thank You.
Written for a very special family- thank you for your sacrifice!
The sun rises on the little white house
A silent prayer is said
She has to keep trying to hide her fear
She waits faithfully through her tears.
The little one wakes, another day older
Another day missed by a Selfless Soldier
How much does it hurt, hearts so intertwined
What do they give up, what do they leave behind?
Because
He fights for Freedom.
He fights for Faith
In so many ways he's our symbol of strength
Not because he wants to
Not because he's forced
But because he is A Selfless Soldier
A Selfless Soldier.
They sacrifice comfort, sacrifice home
They sacrifice family waiting alone.
Endure through their pain everyday.
If only there was some other way - there's no other way
But still
He fights for Freedom.
He fights for Faith
In so many ways he's our symbol of strength
Not because he wants to
Not because he's forced
But because he is A Selfless Soldier
A Selfless Soldier.
They do it for me
They do it for you
They do it to stand up for the truth
Everything they have to go through
We live today because of what they do
They fight for Freedom.
They fight for Faith
In so many ways they're our symbol of strength
Not because they want to
Not because they're forced
But because they are Our Selfless Soldiers
A Selfless Soldier.
Thank You.
Monday, December 22, 2008
My Sister
I have been blessed with what could possibly be the 3 most amazing sisters of all time. They are so good. I have taken some of the things I love best about them and put them to music. Jan, Jenn, and Emilee- this one is for you.
My Sister
© 2008 chelleblynn
Sometimes I need to see that
That there's hope in the world around me.
A person that can love anyone
Despite of all the things they've done.
I need someone who knows how to listen
When all I need is an ear.
And someone who knows how to talk
When there's something that I need to hear.
She is my sister.
She is my friend.
My Guardian Angel
Again and again.
She is an example
Of Goodness and Light.
She helped me realize
I want to do whats right.
I need someone who can teach me
To smile through my tears
Teach me to laugh
At my trials and my fears.
I need someone who sees a glimmer of hope
In a quickly darkening world.
Who turns that glimmer as bright as the sun
To show me the pathway Home.
She is my sister.
She is my friend.
My Guardian Angel
Again and again.
She is an example
Of Goodness and Light
She helped me realize
I want to do what's right.
These are My Sisters.
These are My Friends.
My Guardian Angels
Again and again.
I'll follow their example
Of goodness and right.
They'll guide me along
The Pathway of Light.
My Sister
© 2008 chelleblynn
Sometimes I need to see that
That there's hope in the world around me.
A person that can love anyone
Despite of all the things they've done.
I need someone who knows how to listen
When all I need is an ear.
And someone who knows how to talk
When there's something that I need to hear.
She is my sister.
She is my friend.
My Guardian Angel
Again and again.
She is an example
Of Goodness and Light.
She helped me realize
I want to do whats right.
I need someone who can teach me
To smile through my tears
Teach me to laugh
At my trials and my fears.
I need someone who sees a glimmer of hope
In a quickly darkening world.
Who turns that glimmer as bright as the sun
To show me the pathway Home.
She is my sister.
She is my friend.
My Guardian Angel
Again and again.
She is an example
Of Goodness and Light
She helped me realize
I want to do what's right.
These are My Sisters.
These are My Friends.
My Guardian Angels
Again and again.
I'll follow their example
Of goodness and right.
They'll guide me along
The Pathway of Light.
If Christ Should Come Tomorrow
My grandmother Jerene was a very gifted musician Unfortunately, I didn't know this until after she and my grandpa had passed away. I found among her things many papers containing poems that I guessed were lyrics. I was very moved by one, and have adapted the words from her poem to my song.
If Christ Should Come Tomorrow
© 2008 Chelleblynn
As the days go by I remember
The stories I was told
Of a Savior who bled from every pore
So I might be made whole.
If Christ should come tomorrow
Would He return to sorrow?
I ask myself these questions
Each time I kneel to pray.
If Christ should come tomorrow
What would He do?
If Christ should come tomorrow
What would He say?
I ask myself these questions
Each time I kneel to pray.
If Christ should come tomorrow,
And seeing me
What would He say?
In every town there are people
Who pass by a church each day
Soon they loose sight of the steeple
And the One who guides the way
It's strange how the world keeps forgetting
God wants all men to obey.
Now they have made of the Sabbath
Just another ordinary day.
If Christ should come tomorrow
What would He do?
If Christ should come tomorrow
What would He say?
I ask myself these questions
Each time I kneel to pray.
If Christ should come tomorrow, and seeing me
What would He say?
Although the path ahead is straight
I struggle underneath the weight
Of natural man's complacency
For on my own I cannot be.
If Christ could come tomorrow
What would We do?
If Christ could come tomorrow
What would We say?
If Christ could come tomorrow
Would we make room for Him today
If Christ should come tomorrow, and seeing me
What would He say.
The world is still forgetting
That He'll appear to all
One day.
If Christ Should Come Tomorrow
© 2008 Chelleblynn
As the days go by I remember
The stories I was told
Of a Savior who bled from every pore
So I might be made whole.
If Christ should come tomorrow
Would He return to sorrow?
I ask myself these questions
Each time I kneel to pray.
If Christ should come tomorrow
What would He do?
If Christ should come tomorrow
What would He say?
I ask myself these questions
Each time I kneel to pray.
If Christ should come tomorrow,
And seeing me
What would He say?
In every town there are people
Who pass by a church each day
Soon they loose sight of the steeple
And the One who guides the way
It's strange how the world keeps forgetting
God wants all men to obey.
Now they have made of the Sabbath
Just another ordinary day.
If Christ should come tomorrow
What would He do?
If Christ should come tomorrow
What would He say?
I ask myself these questions
Each time I kneel to pray.
If Christ should come tomorrow, and seeing me
What would He say?
Although the path ahead is straight
I struggle underneath the weight
Of natural man's complacency
For on my own I cannot be.
If Christ could come tomorrow
What would We do?
If Christ could come tomorrow
What would We say?
If Christ could come tomorrow
Would we make room for Him today
If Christ should come tomorrow, and seeing me
What would He say.
The world is still forgetting
That He'll appear to all
One day.
Again, Someday (Dr. A's Song)
This song was written for a very special Dr. that I worked for that lost his life in a plane crash, leaving behind a wife and 7 children. This Dr. lived a Christlike life. Thank you Dr. A. I love you.
Disclaimer: the lyrics from the chorus are copywritten by Intellectual Reserve. I am contacting them for permission. Until then- I fully acknowledge I do not own the copyright to the chorus lyrics.
Again, Someday (Dr. A's Song)
partial © 2007 chelleblynn
It was an ordinary morning,
Just like any other day.
He gave the kids a hug, and he kissed his wife,
Then he had to be on his way.
No one could have known it would happen.
How their lives would change in a single moment.
The phone rang and she picked it up.
She heard "I'm sorry, ma'am, I'm sorry.
There's been an accident and I have to tell you
Your husband didn't make it.
Your husband is not coming home."
And she prayed
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me.
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do to live with Him someday.
To be with him again, someday.
Another ordinary morning
To this woman so it seemed.
In despair she walks along the path.
How in death could He Redeem?
She wonders "How could this have happened?
How could the Son of God have died?"
She falls to her knees, grief surrounds her
As she stares at the open tomb.
She walks inside, sees His folded garments.
Her Savior is not there.
Her Savior has been taken Home.
And she prays
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me.
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do to live with Him someday.
To be with Him again someday.
Said the angels to His followers
"Why seek the living among the dead?
Because He died on Calvary
All shall live again!"
So I'll pray
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me.
Help me fine my way.
Teach me all that I must do to live with Him someday.
To be with Him again,
Someday.
Disclaimer: the lyrics from the chorus are copywritten by Intellectual Reserve. I am contacting them for permission. Until then- I fully acknowledge I do not own the copyright to the chorus lyrics.
Again, Someday (Dr. A's Song)
partial © 2007 chelleblynn
It was an ordinary morning,
Just like any other day.
He gave the kids a hug, and he kissed his wife,
Then he had to be on his way.
No one could have known it would happen.
How their lives would change in a single moment.
The phone rang and she picked it up.
She heard "I'm sorry, ma'am, I'm sorry.
There's been an accident and I have to tell you
Your husband didn't make it.
Your husband is not coming home."
And she prayed
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me.
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do to live with Him someday.
To be with him again, someday.
Another ordinary morning
To this woman so it seemed.
In despair she walks along the path.
How in death could He Redeem?
She wonders "How could this have happened?
How could the Son of God have died?"
She falls to her knees, grief surrounds her
As she stares at the open tomb.
She walks inside, sees His folded garments.
Her Savior is not there.
Her Savior has been taken Home.
And she prays
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me.
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do to live with Him someday.
To be with Him again someday.
Said the angels to His followers
"Why seek the living among the dead?
Because He died on Calvary
All shall live again!"
So I'll pray
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me.
Help me fine my way.
Teach me all that I must do to live with Him someday.
To be with Him again,
Someday.
Daddy's Baby Girl
I am a Daddy's Girl. This is common knowledge. This song was written for my Daddy. Father's Day 2007.
Daddy's Baby Girl
© 2007 Chelleblynn
I could feel the fear growing in my heart
As he walked me to the door.
I held back the tears as he pulled me close,
I'd never been to school before.
When I walked away I saw the love in his eyes
Saying "You'll never be alone."
From the strength in his smile I knew I'd be ok
Going into this great unknown.
And I said
Daddy, how far do you think I'll go?
Daddy, how much do you think I'll grow.
He said "You'll reach the stars when you shoot for the moon.
You'll grow up way to soon."
I said "Maybe, but I'll always be
Daddy's Baby Girl."
At almost sixteen I found myself
In his car behind the wheel.
He was in the seat, sitting next to me
Saying "Keep it steady and still."
And though we didn't go very far
my first time driving a car
I realized he had faith in me
Faith that sometimes I couldn't see.
And I said
Daddy, how far do you think I'll go?
Daddy, how much do you think I'll grow.
He said "You'll reach the stars when you shoot for the moon.
You'll grow up way to soon."
I said "Maybe, but I'll always be
Daddy's Baby Girl."
Daddy, I know that I have grown.
And Daddy, I'll have children of my own.
But no matter where my life takes me
No matter where my paths may lead
I know that in my heart I'll forever be
Daddy's Baby Girl
Baby Girl
He was in a tux
I was dressed in white
When we danced our final dance.
I'd know all my life this day would come
I knew this was my big chance
What I didn't expect were the tears in his eyes
as he gave me away to my love
He said "I hope you know how precious she is
A most precious gift from above."
And I said
Daddy, how far do you think I'll go?
Daddy, how much do you think I'll grow
He said "You'll reach the stars when you shoot for the moon.
You'll grow up way too soon."
I said "Maybe, but I'll forever be
Daddy's Baby Girl."
Daddy's Baby Girl
© 2007 Chelleblynn
I could feel the fear growing in my heart
As he walked me to the door.
I held back the tears as he pulled me close,
I'd never been to school before.
When I walked away I saw the love in his eyes
Saying "You'll never be alone."
From the strength in his smile I knew I'd be ok
Going into this great unknown.
And I said
Daddy, how far do you think I'll go?
Daddy, how much do you think I'll grow.
He said "You'll reach the stars when you shoot for the moon.
You'll grow up way to soon."
I said "Maybe, but I'll always be
Daddy's Baby Girl."
At almost sixteen I found myself
In his car behind the wheel.
He was in the seat, sitting next to me
Saying "Keep it steady and still."
And though we didn't go very far
my first time driving a car
I realized he had faith in me
Faith that sometimes I couldn't see.
And I said
Daddy, how far do you think I'll go?
Daddy, how much do you think I'll grow.
He said "You'll reach the stars when you shoot for the moon.
You'll grow up way to soon."
I said "Maybe, but I'll always be
Daddy's Baby Girl."
Daddy, I know that I have grown.
And Daddy, I'll have children of my own.
But no matter where my life takes me
No matter where my paths may lead
I know that in my heart I'll forever be
Daddy's Baby Girl
Baby Girl
He was in a tux
I was dressed in white
When we danced our final dance.
I'd know all my life this day would come
I knew this was my big chance
What I didn't expect were the tears in his eyes
as he gave me away to my love
He said "I hope you know how precious she is
A most precious gift from above."
And I said
Daddy, how far do you think I'll go?
Daddy, how much do you think I'll grow
He said "You'll reach the stars when you shoot for the moon.
You'll grow up way too soon."
I said "Maybe, but I'll forever be
Daddy's Baby Girl."
Starting with Lyrics
I'm going to start with the Lyrics I have , and then (as soon as I finish recording them) I'll figure out how to put the actual song on my blog.
Please note, these Lyrics are copywritten. Please don't use them without my consent. That would make me super bummed. And I don't like to be bummed!
Please note, these Lyrics are copywritten. Please don't use them without my consent. That would make me super bummed. And I don't like to be bummed!
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