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The Caregiver's Song

from For The Asking by Celia Farran

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Celia, a touring singer-songwriter and recording artist, wrote "The Caregivers Song" in response to a Facebook request from a fan who along with her son were cancer survivors. The request was simply this: Could Celia write a song to help them express their gratitude to those Caregivers that had given so much to them and others like them?

Celia writes: "Though I have never met April in person her request was so compelling that I responded to her by saying 'I will sit with this and see what comes thru.' Well, the Muse has its way and even as I was typing that reply to her, the words started coming. I was packing for tour and really didn't think 'I had time' to write a song. However, I left from Albuquerque, NM (driving) and two days later in Kansas City, MO I was putting the finishing touches on “The Caregiver’s Song” on my friend’s back porch. I had intended to have a phone interview with April to learn more of her personal story to help write the song but our schedules did not meet. So, I took the essence of what she shared in e-mails, imagined myself in her shoes, and allowed the song to come thru. I immediately started singing this song at concerts to deep and soulful personal responses."

April wrote to me “I have said many times that your songs seem to be able to see through space and time and straight into my soul. I have found so much strength through your music. You will never know how inspirational you have been. On behalf of myself, my family, and all Survivors, Caregivers, and all those left behind, Thank you so much.”

Celia sends this blessing to us: “The Caregiver’s Song” has grown larger than it’s inspiration. It has become a magical soul messenger beyond my imagination. My dream for this song is simple: for it to be heard by the people who need to hear it. With it I honor all Caregivers. It is love that sustains us through the difficult times. Know that you are blessed."

Celia's "Caregivers Song" is on her most recent album "For the Asking".
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The Caregiver’s Song
By Celia
© 2011 Red Granite Goddess ASCAP
www.celiaonline.com

I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

The rollercoaster you’ve been on with me.

And for the times I’m not easy.

I am sorry.

There’s a blessing in heartache.

There is love beyond pain.

I take nothing for granted.

And I’ll never be the same.

Thank You.

Chorus:

For Caring for me.

You are my family.

It’s not easy feeling broken.

But I want the word to see.

How you have cared for me.


I wish you could see what I see

As you prepare for the worst.

Wish you could know that I know

How you silently hurt.

There’s a gift in the healing.

Though it doesn’t seem fair.

But now I can face anything.

Just knowing you are there.

Thank You.

Chorus:

For Caring for me.

For when despair becomes belief.

For all the promises you keep.

For all the words that I can’t speak.

Thank you for caring for me.

For me.

Bridge:

And Oh, you’re my anchor.

And Oh, you’re my solid ground.

And Oh, you’re my angel.

My heart is full beyond profound.

Ooooooooooh

Thank You. Thank You.

Chorus:

For Carrying me.

For when your hope becomes your grief.

I get all the sympathy.

But I need this world to see.

To see you. And how you have cared

For me.

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from For The Asking, released February 2, 2012
Guitar & Voice: Celia
Piano: Jonathan Best
Cello: Betsy Tinney

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Celia Farran Langley, Washington

Celia is a cross between an Earthy Enya, Joan Baez, &.... Tina Fey. Celia artfully reaches deep into the soul of the listener with her angelic voice and musical creations. "What Celia Offers is a Gift to the World", Brooke Medicine Eagle, Author of "The Last Ghost Dance. "Celia's Music Calls Women to their Glory & Men to Their Hearts". Marianne Williamson, Author of "Return to Love" ... more

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