Based on a real adoption listing by the humane society of Chattanooga, TN, I wrote the backstory of Nash the Dog and turned it into a ballad. He's not found his forever home yet, the listing says, because he is "prey-attracted." In other words, he was trained to hunt, and he's good at it. Poor Nash! He's a good dog.

Nash The Hunting Dog

Far Away

"...There IS more to unite us than divide. Let's live like we believe There Is Only One America. Together that's what we will be. God Bless America, land that I love! "
2026 will be the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. What will America be like in 2 years? Which President and leaders best reflect the America our 250 year history is worthy of?

There is no other America. Where else is there the freedom and opportunity we have? That's why people flock to our borders. But our brokenness and division can only overcome with God's help and Grace, and with much forgiving and remembering our Blessings with Gratitude. Let's come together!

Only One America

Tell Your Story
(c) Christine Winchester 2023  

VERSE 1	When you're small and hiding out in fear
problems loom and no one wants to hear
You ugly cry yourself to sleep at night
and in the morning smile and be polite
 
CHORUS 1	Write it down, Tell a friend, Gotta tell your story
Call it out, Tell the world what you gotta say
 Gotta tell it true, Gotta tell it real, But cha just gotta start
 Gotta come from you tellin' how you feel, Gotta come from heart
 
Chorus 2	Gotta write, Gotta sing, Gotta tell your story
You might never know what good it brings
If you make me see, If you make me hear what ya gotta to say,
You might just heal, you might just feel a little more okay
 
Bridge 1	
You'll find the right words to say. Your voice is your power. 
Your story matters today. 
Then you'll see all the things you were once denied come to you, so clear and justified 

Verse 2	Sing a solo Stand out from the crowd
A monologue you gotta shout out loud
Find the ones who resonate with you
Find your people, they’re looking for you, too 
 
Chorus 3	Gotta write, Gotta sing, Gotta tell your story
You might never know what good it brings
If you make me see, If you make me hear what ya gotta to say
I might just heal, I might just feel a little more okay
 
Chorus 4 	So I write, So I sing just to tell my story
I'm unique, I'm the only me there is
I can't tell yours, you can't tell mine, we live our own days 
We express and we inspire in our own ways
 
Bridge 2
We'll find the right words to say. Our voice is power. 
Our stories matter today!
Then you'll see all the things you were once denied come to you, so clear and justified.

And we care when you share about anything
We are here, We are here, we are listening



Tell Your Story

Lyrics
Verse 1
We'll be fighting for our rights Til Justice Comes,
And we'll wave our banners high Til Justice Comes.
We'll keep marching in the street, and we won't accept defeat.
We'll be drumming to one beat Til Justice Comes.
Justice Comes, Justice Comes!
We'll be fighting for our rights Til Justice Comes.

Verse 2
We'll be fighting for our rights Now Raise Your Voice,
And we'll wave our banners high Now Raise Your Voice.
We'll keep marching in the street, and we won't accept defeat.
We'll be drumming to one beat Now Raise Your Voice.
Raise Your Voice, Raise Your Voice!
We'll be fighting for our rights Now Raise Your Voice.

Verse 3
We'll be fighting for our rights So All Can Vote,
And we'll wave our banners high So All Can Vote.
We'll keep marching in the street, and we won't accept defeat.
We'll be drumming to one beat So All Can Vote.
All Can Vote, All Can Vote!
We'll be fighting for our rights So All Can Vote.

Verse 4
We'll be fighting for our rights And Peace will Come,
And we'll wave our banners high And Peace will Come.
We'll keep marching in the street, and we won't accept defeat.
We'll be drumming to one beat And Peace will Come.
Peace will Come, Peace will Come!
We'll be fighting for our rights And Peace will Come.

Verse 5
We'll be fighting for our rights 'Cause Love Prevails,
And we'll wave our banners high 'Cause Love Prevails.
We'll keep marching in the street, and we won't accept defeat.
We'll be drumming to one beat 'Cause Love Prevails.
Love Prevails, Love Prevails!
We'll be fighting for our rights 'Cause Love Prevails.

'Til Justice Comes

This Love

A collection of musical tales that reflect the beauty and fragility of our shared human story. The nine originals, along with one cover-song, cross centuries of time and run the gamut from deeply personal to almost mythic. Full acoustic sounds add innovative colors to the traditional palette. Unusual subject matter ranging from her own memories, to 16th-century Ireland, even all the way back to the Pleistocene. Beautifully produced and full of surprises.  

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06 Withered and Died

Night in the Sun

To hear the LP Gallowglass on other platforms:
https://annramsey.hearnow.com/gallowglass-lp
I'm a new songwriter, living (retired) in the Brandywine Valley of Delaware. I started writing songs in 2022 after retiring from the Federal government. Penchant for story songs, roots, Anglo-Celtic. A long-time fingerstyle guitar player. Member, Philadelphia Area Songwriters Alliance (PASAmusic.org). Member, Delaware Artist Roster. Member, Philadelphia Folksong Society. Recipient , FY 2023 & 2025 Artist Opportunity Grant from Delaware Division of the Arts.  

 Website: www.annramseymusic.com
On Bluesky as AnnRamseyMusic 
On Threads and Instagram as annxramsey
YouTube channel: Ann Ramsey Music

06 Withered and Died

Ann Ramsey

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