Day 3 of #7in7days

I had a hard time finding words today, so I pulled from a few of my favorite verses and crammed them together into a little song. It’s not the best recording as my toddler was climbing on me and screaming in the background… enjoy that

Lyrics

My name is YHWH
I am the Lord
God of compassion and mercy
I am the Lord
Patient and lowly
Filled with unending love and faithfulness

I am the lord most high
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
You cannot outrun my love
For I have made you mine
I’m forever by your side

Seek me, you will find me

YHWH

#7in7days day 3

I’ve been sick all day, so I admit this definitely isn’t my best… but here’s a REALLY rough draft of the song I tried working on today. 

Lyrics - What’s On Your Mind

A storm of worries in your mind
Walking on eggshells to keep the peace
Second guessing your every word
Afraid of the anger you won’t appease

Tell me the truth 
give it to me straight 
Even if it hurts
I’ll be okay
To be unclear
Is to be unkind
So tell me darlin what’s on your mind

Don’t feel the need to spare my feelings
Your words are always safe with me
Fonts be afraid of what they’re thinking 
The truth will always set you free

Tell me the truth 
give it to me straight 
Even if it hurts
I’ll be okay
To be unclear
Is to be unkind
So tell me darlin what’s on your mind

What’s On Your Mind

Day 5 of #7in7days

Only have a short window to work on a song today, so this is all I got! Mostly focused on writing a poem. Please pardon my occasionally off-beat and buzzy strumming. 😬

Lyrics - Teton Siren Song

The way the Tetons 
Kiss the moon
I see you

The way these mountains
Call my name
I am theirs
The siren of the Tetons
Calls my name
And I come running

Mountain men be 
Singing your tune
I’ll sing too

Bison and moose
Graze beneath you
At noon

The way these mountains
Call my name
I am theirs
The siren of the Tetons
Calls my name
And I come running

Your white snowy peaks
Dance in the sun beams
I’ll dance with you

The valley beneath your feet
Covered in lush green
In the spring

The way these mountains
Call my name
I am theirs
The siren of the Tetons
Calls my name
And I come running

Teton Siren Song

Day 6 of #7in7days
Only had a few minutes again today, so I did my best with what time I had. Verse two is pretty weak, but overall I’m happy with how the lyrics landed. Wanted to write something about welcoming people in and making them feel at home in our family. Choppy guitar playing as usual… (not a guitar player) but it’ll do!

Lyrics - A Place For You

The door is always open
Come over whenever you like
No need to call beforehand 
We love to be surprised

Don’t question our invitation 
Our intentions are pure
We love to spend our time with you
Because you bring us joy

There is a place
Prepared just for you
Our home is yours now too
And we’ll always make room for you

Warm meals have a way
Of bringing us together
At the end of each long day
We’ll always have each other

Don’t question our invitation 
Our intentions are pure
We love to spend our time with you
Because you bring us joy

There is a place
Prepared just for you
Our home is yours now too
And we’ll always make room for you

Expect a hug goodbye
As we walk you to your car
We’ll stand and wave as you drive away 
You’re family, yes you are

Don’t question our invitation 
Our intentions are pure
We love to spend our time with you
Because you bring us joy

There is a place
Prepared just for you
Our home is yours now too
And we’ll always make room for you

A Place For You

Day 7 of #7in7days

Can’t believe it! It’s the last day for the #7in7days challenge. I’m so happy to have committed to something and crossed the finish line. My songs aren’t amazing, but it really helped get me into a creative space that I’ve neglected for so long. 

I started off with the prompt and just kind of started singing a prayer that ended up turning into this simple song. 

Lyrics - Love Like You

Wherever you go I’ll go
Whatever you say I’ll say
Teach me to love like you
On this narrow way

I just wanna be like you

Love is patient
Love is kind
Love never 
Leaves behind

Help me to love
Those hurting me
Even when it’s hard
Help me to see

Love Like You

Singer & songwriter living in the shadow of the Grand Tetons. Welcome to my collection of voice memos and work tapes.

A Place For You

Katie Lin

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