Michael Tolf: Music/Lyrics

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I wrote this song around 1994, and was very excited about it because it was the first song I wrote on the guitar. I figured out the guitar chords/rythmn while strolling through "Life Care Center" of Mt. Vernon. I was the activity assistant there, and often sang the popular songs of the 20's - 50's to the residents. The rythmn/chords were fun to play and God quickly gave me the lyrics. There's nothing like receiving inspiration from the Lord!

So many times I've tried to figure it out
Why I do what I do
I keep wanting still to start anew

And though I may not like the way that I live
Though I desire a change
It's the same old part of me that still remains

I can reach out to You
It's the best thing that I can do
When I'm lost at sea Your love can carry me
I can reach out to You
When I'm in need of someone who can turn me around to see their point of view
I can reach out to You

Listening to the voice inside of my head
The one that wants me to fail
I try to push it out - but to no avail

And if I think that just by doing my best
I can get anywhere
It doesn't take long to learn that life's not fair

I can reach out to You
It's the best thing that I can do
When I'm lost at sea You're love can carry me
I can reach out to You
When I'm in need of someone who can turn me around to see their point of view
I can reach out to You...