To Begin a Journey - No 002

“To Begin a Journey” (Carpenters Style) [Intro – soft piano + light strings] (warm, simple, nostalgic) (very soft female ethereal layer can sit underneath) [Verse 1] Darkness falls, the night is cold Stars above like quiet gold Winds move soft through fields of red And thoughts of you fill up my head Lying here beneath the sky With your name upon my mind [Verse 2] With a shield of light in hand I will fight for what we planned Through the fear, through every test For your love, I give my best Though the distance pulls us far Still I feel you where you are [Chorus – warm, uplifting] We’ve only just begun to dream Across this endless emerald sea And though the world keeps us apart You’re always living in my heart Close your eyes and you will see You’re right here… with me [Instrumental – gentle piano / strings ~40s] (soft female ethereal voice present here, subtle) [Verse 3 – dream memory] I remember long ago In a dream I came to know Your face lit the sky so bright Like the stars that guide the night And I said to God above “She’s the one I’ll always love” [Verse 4 – connection] Though you didn’t know me then We were dreaming once again In a place where we could be Free from time and memory Holding on through all these years Even through the silent tears [Chorus – fuller] We’ve only just begun to dream Across this endless emerald sea And though the world keeps us apart You’re always living in my heart Close your eyes and you will see You’re right here… with me [Bridge – message / quote adapted] The best way to travel far Is to follow where love is Take the leap… don’t be afraid Faith will lead the way [Final Chorus – soft lift] We’ve only just begun to dream And love is more than what it seems Through every mile, through every day Our hearts will find their way [Outro – soft, lullaby tone] So close your eyes… and dream with me… And smile… eternally…