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Two Years

by Chris Freeman

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Dear Alberton 04:23
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Dear Alberton, I wish that I could stay But there's a siren that is calling me away This city feels so comfortable and safe But what is life without rough roads and risks to take? You've settled for autumn Even when the spring is just beyond your fears Alberton I hope that things go well in Roseville when I'm gone You should know That life is better when you're facing the unknown Dear Alberton, it's time that I must go But think of me as I embrace life's ebb and flow Wisdom comes from knowing that you know nothing at all And leaning forward without fear that you might fall Don't settle for autumn When the sounds of spring are just beyond your ears ©2013 Chris Freeman
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Home 04:20
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Sing a song for my departure Play a tune as I go wander on As I wander on Songs of how in brazen fashion I left home to chase my passion I'm leaving home I'm leaving home Those four walls cannot contain me My heart is set on where life takes me I'm leaving home Some have said I was naive To leave my life and leave my fortune I thought they were wrong But I've been forced to reconsider Happenstance has changed my picture I want to go home Can I go home? Those four walls they did protect me From elements and unseen danger Can I go home? Did I misjudge myself? Humility doesn't taste good going down Some have proposed I should just ask for help But the hardest part of misery is laying my pride down I miss my home Those four walls were once my home But now I'm here out on my own I won't go home ©2013 Chris Freeman
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Things She Said 04:00
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I remember better times And these pictures serve as records From my less complicated life Now the creases round my eyes Tell stories of a different kind Situations unforetold Stripped me of the faith that I arrived in Not a hope to hold Just a complicated scheme To bring myself some rescue and relief Sometimes it seems I've been forgotten Sometimes it feels that way My plans betray me in a moment My circumstances thieves Sometimes I cry at night Eyes open towards the sky Wondering if everything will ever turn out right I am tired and I am worn My hope shattered like a window Lying broken on the floor And my faith's a feeble thing Choked by doubt that sprouted up like weeds My head is telling me it's over My heart says hope's not lost I am an ever raging battle Is this war worth the cost? I bear the scars of resolution I wear them on my face And though they tell a different story They tell a tale of grace ©2013 Chris Freeman
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Pride 04:55
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I've been holding tightly to the trophies I have made A tribute to my triumphs, and homage to my gain But I admit this pretense has all but made a mess My arrogance becomes a weight upon my chest Yes I lay my kingdom down For Your ways are better than a thousand crowns Kneeling brings perspective The burden I bear less When surrendered are my castles That crumble in Your presence Consummate Your purpose, beautifully unveiled Direction has my ship when grace billows my sails ©2013 Chris Freeman
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Better Love 03:45
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Fare thee well to all my sorrows To all my fears I'll not see you tomorrow I have found a better love A perfect portion To still my worries Whose blessings fell like snow Landing silent, still their beauty is known I am not left wanting, for He is good And I am blessed Love like this, unending mercy From grace filled hands that never will empty Better love, my hope is found behind Your eyes So I'll not worry ©2013 Chris Freeman
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The River 05:15
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To whom it may concern I'm writing to inform you That my life has left the map The snow has started falling Blurring atmosphere and earth In a gray and unfamiliar mess But do not fret for me I've heard the calling of the water This estuary's guiding me So toast to my new course And celebrate the rescue I've received To those who are concerned I'm writing to disarm you For my trials will come to pass The road's been long and winding And I'm off the beaten path I know no better way I can't go back Carving it's way through granite rock And forming canyons deep I know that this great winding river's course will keep ©2013 Chris Freeman

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released January 29, 2013

All songs written and arranged by Chris Freeman

Produced, recorded and mixed by Chris Freeman
Additional engineering by Brandon Keys
Recorded at The Cabin, Bellvue, CO; The Basement, Fort Collins, CO; The Center For Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO
Mastering by Universal Mastering

Cover art by Chris Freeman

All instruments performed by Chris Freeman with the exception of:

Drums and percussion on Dear Alberton, Home, Things She Said, Pride, Better Love, The River performed by Brandon Keys
Additional background vocals on Home performed by Randi Freeman
Cello on Things She Said, Better Love and The River performed by Kimberly Fewless
Violin on Things She Said, Better Love and The River performed by Sheri Lee

Thanks to:
Randi, for being my creative partner and putting up with me through the entire process. You're my filter and sounding board and there's no one else I'd rather play these songs for first. Brandon Keys for giving up your vacation to work with me, for going above and beyond the call of duty and for acting as a quality control filter. Mikey Harper for being an unofficial assistant producer. Your critical ear is highly appreciated. David Sutton and Jay Huckabee for putting up with listening to these songs every time you get in my car. Mike Boyles and Hamidah Glasgow for the space. Andy Benton for the loaned instrumentation and for providing me with great blogging material. Anyone else who has been a part of my life, big or small, over the last two years.

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Chris Freeman Fort Collins, Colorado

A mild mannered fellow with respectable facial hair prowess whose musical stylings bring rest to the worn ears of the masses by conjuring images of early morning drives through lazy river canyons.

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