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Alma

from The Great Life by Sweetbird

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This song is inspired by a true story about a 96-year old women, who after a life-long, ardent practice of trying to find Jesus through her Catholic religion, says on her deathbed, "Oh there you are, Jesus" and dies.

lyrics

(Jesus speaking to Alma while she is lying in bed dying)
I’m right here
Where I’ve always been
Right by your side
Beginning and end

I knew you
Before you knew Me
I held you
You couldn’t see

I'll open the eyes of your heart
The time has come
For us to be One
Alma
Alma

(Alma speaking to Jesus moments before she passes)
Distracted by things
Done in Your name
I wanted to know
Wanted to change

The time is near
Is it too late?
How much longer
Must I wait?

Sweet Jesus
There you are
The Truth is known
I’m coming home

Alma
(Angels are singing on high)
Alma
(With Peace, Love and Joy in their hearts)
Alma
(Angels are singing on high)
Alma

NOTE: The inspiration for Alma comes from Jim Walsh, who wrote via email:
“I just thought about your comment on writing a song about Alma, my 96 year old mother- thank you - what a loving thought.”

credits

from The Great Life, track released April 5, 2011
Words and Music by Christine Yandell and Steve Waite. Wanigas Music Publishing, ASCAP.

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Sweetbird Shelton, Connecticut

Sweetbird is Grammy-nominated vocalist Christine Yandell and guitarist Steve Waite. The duo has recorded and released seven records to date on the Broadband Records label. The music is inspirational and reflective of the spiritual realm from which many of the lyrics and music emanate. Sweetbird is musical illumination and transformation. ... more

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