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Shine

from Shine by Justin Roth

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BGDGBD, capo 3, Drop D capo 7

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An august night, a rocky mountain sky
I stay up late to watch the stars rise
‘Round 3am seven sisters peek their eyes
at earthly bodies huddled around the fire

They look in wonder down on the land
as stars are born and rise under them

It doesn’t matter if you’re an ember or a flame
Or a cinder rising towards the sky
The light we give is not ours to tame
but just to let it shine...

Who’s to say what makes a star
shine bright enough to be seen from afar
Hydrogen, carbon and flame are all a part
of every star and every fire in our hearts
Into the skies sending light
some glow, others beacons in the night
Like voices singing a song
for the whole world to hear our constellation

It doesn’t matter if you’re an ember or a flame
Or a cinder rising towards the sky
The light we give is not ours to tame
but just to let it shine...

An august night, a rocky mountain sky / Let’s stay up late and watch the stars rise

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from Shine, released August 20, 2003

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Justin Roth Fort Collins, Colorado

"Fans of Leo Kottke or Michael Hedges will find themselves right at home with [Roth's] intricate guitar work...beautifully written lyrics." - San Francisco Art Magazine

"Superb guitar player, singer, songwriter well worth seeking out...exquisite, emotional and powerful." - Maverick Magazine (UK)

"Now you know—Justin Roth has come into his own." - John Gorka, Red House Recording Artist
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