Inter-Be

by Charity and the JAMband

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This song is a collaboration with Frank Williams, who sent me a poem last year entitled "Inter-Be", inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, and asked if I'd like to write a song for it. Well, here is that song!

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VERSE 1
I am you
You are me
We inter-be

I am a moon
You are a star
We inter-are

I am a wave
You are a wave
We are an ocean

We are still
We are empty
While in motion

CHORUS
Peace is every step
We find peace in just one breath

Peace is every step
We find peace
In this one breath

VERSE 2
Smile at sorrow
Smile at pain
And we will notice

Shine a light
Upon the mud
Then comes a lotus

We are home
I have arrived
A bee in a hive

Happiness
Brings happiness
Free and alive

CHORUS
Peace is every step
We find peace in just one breath

Peace is every step
We find peace
In this one breath

BRIDGE
Present moment
Wonderful moment

Mindful, heartful
Grateful and joyful

Serenity
We inter-be

All beings near and far
We inter-are

We inter-be
We inter-are
We inter-be
We inter-are
…

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released March 24, 2023
Adapted from the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh
Lyrics based on a poem by Frank Williams, "Inter-Be"
Music by Charity Kahn
Vocals, piano, instruments: Charity Kahn
Engineering, mix, mastering: Daryn Roven
Artwork: Charity Kahn

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Fermenting fun amidst the organic and inspirational environment of San Francisco, Charity and the JAMband have spent the past decade-and-a-half serving up delightfully groovy tunes for young ones and their big people. Come join the JAM! www.jamjamjam.com ... more

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