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Day of Small Things


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ValleyPastor

 Genre: Bossa Nova

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Mellow Bossa love song for my wonderful wife.
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Lyrics
Just a little ember starts the fire that warms the night.
And just a little word in season puts your fears to flight.
Just a little prayer to our great God will all His blessings bring.
Walk with me, love, through this life, hand in hand.
Let us despise not the day of small things.

Little drops of water join, to then become the sea.
So each little act of love can bring you close to me.
Let me love you, help you, hold you, and of your beauty sing.
Stone by precious stone, let us build our lives together,
And despise not the day of small things.

Love is built one small step at a time
Into a fortress great and strong.
And when life buffets us without reason or rhyme,
Upon God’s rock we’ll sing His song.

God did not give me great treasures of wealth. He gave me something more.
My friend, my companion, my lover, my joy. Each day better than before.
So as we grow, year by year, ever closer; ‘till the day we meet our King,
We’ll thank our dear Jesus for each moment together,
And despise not the day of small things.

Song Stats
Hits: 1195
Comments: 18
Fans: 10
Plays: 137
Downloads: 57
Votes: 7
Uploaded: Feb 18, 2008 - 01:39:45 PM
Last Updated: Feb 18, 2008 - 01:39:45 PM Last Played: Nov 02, 2009 - 12:45:55 AM
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Hardware:
iMac G5, Behringer mixer and UCA202 interface. Hohner Ebony acoustic guitar through Behringer C2 condenser mic pair. Washburn classical guitar through MXL 990 and 991 condenser mics My vocals through MXL 990 condenser. Angie's vocals through MXL 2001 condenser.
Software:
GB4, Band in a Box 12
Comments
Roxylee said 630 days ago (February 18th, 2008)
What wonderful lyrics!
Such a tribute to your wife. :-) I love the vocals!! I'm pressed by how anyone can play the bossa nova beat and chords. Lovely song all around, Tom. :-)
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ValleyPastor said 630 days ago (February 18th, 2008)
Bossa
I've been writing and playing bossa style since High School. It's always relaxed the ol' beast in me. Thanks for the listen.
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ValleyPastor said 630 days ago (February 18th, 2008)
Bossa
I've been writing and playing bossa style since High School. It's always relaxed the ol' beast in me. Thanks for the listen.
Check out my latest song called Understanding
Feter said 630 days ago (February 18th, 2008)
Day of Small Things
ahh this is realy soothin ..and peaceful
thnx for sharin !!
ValleyPastor said 630 days ago (February 18th, 2008)
Soothing
I'm glad you enjoyed it
Check out my latest song called Understanding
Barretok said 630 days ago (February 18th, 2008)
Nice Bossa!
Great vocals!! Very good song!
B
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drakonis said 629 days ago (February 19th, 2008)
gorgeous poetry
Love this... not only a great bit of music and guitar playing, not just sweet lyrics, not the wonderful duet, but the whole thing, the whole tribute... wow! I can feel the love here throughout your offering, magnificent!
ttfn,
Drakonis
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said 629 days ago (February 19th, 2008)
Lovely...
in sentiment, writing, and performance... especially your vocal harmonies which soar. Best to you both!

Jack
VicDiesel said 629 days ago (February 19th, 2008)
Sweet!
The bossa has such a gentle rhythm. Perfect for singing songs to your sweetie. Very nicely done.


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thetiler said 627 days ago (February 21st, 2008)
This has a fun
texture right at first. Very airy and striking at the get go.
Enjoy the backround. Nice laid back sound.



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dirigent said 613 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
Day of Small Things
What a wonderful lovesong, very nice vocals, bravi!! An instant favorite :-)
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pablatone said 613 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
well then
it's official your in!!
Nice tune, I love the bossa style, when I was a kid it seems like it was on the radio all the time. So was that rhythm section from band in a box? those congas have a great tone.
Aint love grand.
Check out my latest song called I got a gal
ValleyPastor said 613 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
Congas
The congas are apple loop. The rest of the rhythm is BIAB. In any case, the drum sound is Apple software instruments.

Yes, love is grand! Thanks for listening
Check out my latest song called Understanding
said 613 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
Great!
Very cool song sir, great tribute to your wife, I guess that she's happy to hear that she was a big inspiration to you to write this great song. Wonderful job!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi
davisamerica said 613 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
right then
very nice tune all around ... "bombing" you with Kudos ... much enjoyed Tom!
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said 612 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
smooth as silk
wonderful groove, beautiful arrangement. vocals sound great together - and the lyric is full of love - so glad i came in for a listen!
anne
ValleyPastor said 612 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
Thanks Anne
A positive comment from SISTERS is always a treasure. Your work is always admired here.
Check out my latest song called Understanding
said 580 days ago (April 8th, 2008)
Smooooth...
A warm paean of love to your wife. A celebration of one of the finest gifts from the God of all blessing!

Be well!
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Name: Thomas Whitehouse
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I'm a seminary professor and pastor of a Baptist church in McAllen, Tx., Married with 9 kids. Began playing guitar in 1965 at age 9. My wife and I still sing and play at different church and ministry events here and in Mexico. ... [see more]

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