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Sunflowers

by David Nyro

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This song was inspired by the brave people of Ukraine and exists to help raise money for a GoFundMe hosted by songwriter Brooke Parrott www.gofundme.com/f/direct-help-for-our-friends-in-ukraine
The song wouldn't exist, however, without my good friend, Pete Saxer, who challenged me to create a song for Ukraine for his special radio show dedicated to the music and people of Ukraine, which aired in April, 2022. So far, more than $10,000 has been raised for Ms. Parrott's GoFundMe. Most of those funds are being used for medical supplies. 100% of any, and all, money this song generates will go to Ms. Parrott's GoFundMe campaign.
Thank you VERY much for considering ponying up a buck, or even more, for this song. Again, it's not going to me. 100% will be invested in the GoFundMe that's providing bandages and more for those enduring the horrors of war in Ukraine, both soldiers and civilians, including children and elders.

lyrics

Verse 1:
I see sunflowers dancing in the breeze,
I see rivers, flowin' to the sea
I hear children . . . laughing in the sun,
But I see storm clouds darkening the horizon
Chorus:
I hear people crying out, crying out as one;
I hear cannons thunder, and an answering gun
I see lifetimes taken, and nothing won.
And all because of the fear of one
Verse 2:
I see fires, raging in the night.
I hear choirs, singing in the camps;
I see teachers and plumbers learning how to fight;
I see preachers and nurses,
lighting up their lamps
Chorus:
I hear countries crying out, crying out as one.
I see nation's rising, and fear on the run
Can we take this war and take a resolute stand;
that peace and freedom can walk hand in hand,
Verse 3:
I see sunflowers nodding in the sun,
I see wheatfields yielding to the wind
I hear mother's calling to their . . . precious children
I see father's . . . who won't return
I see sunflowers dancing in the breeze,
I see sunflowers dancing in the breeze
I see su - u - u - unflowers
Shining in the sun. I see sunflowers, shining in the sun.
I see sunflowers, shining in the sun,
Suuuuuuunflowers
Shining in the sun
Suuuuuuuunflowers
Shining in the sun.

credits

released June 2, 2022
David Nyro: acoustic guitar, lead and backing vocals
Katie Kuffel: cello, piano and backing vocals
Gina French: backing vocals
Dave Gross: Hammond B-3
Eric Lilavois: backing vocals, tambourine, engineer
produced by David Nyro and Eric Lilavois.

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It began with the Beatles. Since then, Bowie, Rundgren, Joni, Laura, Motown, Marvin, Stevie, Nick Drake, Jimi, Gram, Who, Weather Report, Procol Harum, Jarrett, Kinks, Neil, U2, Replacements, Sugar, Counting Crows, Pearl Jam, Toad, Goo Goo Dolls, Oasis, Wilco, James, Bela, Adele, Amy, Shins, Mumford & Sons, Dum Dum Girls, The National, Tame Impala, Father John Misty; a life-long love affair. ... more

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