Letter Of The Law |
1982
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This album is essentially Larry Norman doing Tom Howard cover versions. Most copies came in a plain white LP jacket, but some had "Solid Rock Street Choir and Blues Band" stamped on the front, along with the album title. Some copies had track details stamped on the labels, some had a photograph on the front of the jacket and so on. Larry sings all tracks apart from I Am Your Friend, which is sung by Sarah Finch
LP version
i found love
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City lights are burning like fire
Ooh they're diamonds shining so bright
But they can't match the love you inspire
And it's burning in me tonight
What we have here together
Is everything I've waited for
I could stay here forever
There's no reason to search for more
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) Took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
You know what I mean
Everyday I'm thankful I found you
You make me happy deep in my heart
Heaven's made a circle around you
And we're together even when we're apart
Love’s a thing you can't measure
'Cause it keeps on growing day by day
But I discovered a treasure
Just by giving my heart away
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
When you're near me
I can feel the thunder in my soul
Just the way you touch me
Let's me know I'm truly whole
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I just can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
(I found love) I found love [x4]
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love [x3]
(I found love I found love)
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy yeah (I found love)
(I found love) Girl you make me happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found you
(I found love) Baby I’m happy (I found love) That I found you
(I found love) Baby you make me happy (I found love) That I found
City lights are burning like fire
Ooh they're diamonds shining so bright
But they can't match the love you inspire
And it's burning in me tonight
What we have here together
Is everything I've waited for
I could stay here forever
There's no reason to search for more
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) Took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
You know what I mean
Everyday I'm thankful I found you
You make me happy deep in my heart
Heaven's made a circle around you
And we're together even when we're apart
Love’s a thing you can't measure
'Cause it keeps on growing day by day
But I discovered a treasure
Just by giving my heart away
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
When you're near me
I can feel the thunder in my soul
Just the way you touch me
Let's me know I'm truly whole
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I just can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
(I found love) I found love [x4]
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love [x3]
(I found love I found love)
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy yeah (I found love)
(I found love) Girl you make me happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found you
(I found love) Baby I’m happy (I found love) That I found you
(I found love) Baby you make me happy (I found love) That I found
shine your light
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I see so many things I missed before
I found a message outside my door
It said dear child there's something more
I designed it, you can find it
It's so much bigger than you can see
You've been trapped by your history
If you will break away and turn to me
I'll explain it, you'll attain it
Shine your light
Lord I'm ready my heart is right
Shine your light
Split the shadows and give me a sign
Shine your light
Oh shine your light
How can we handle the right to choose
Some accept you but most refuse
You gave it all so we would not lose
Oh because you love us
Help my life take that holy turn
And seek the prize your love has earned
’Til the day when you return
To claim me, and remake me
Oh Jesus (shine your light)
Lord I'm ready my heart is right
Shine your light
Split the shadows and give me a sign
Shine your light
Oh shine your light
Shine your light
Oh shine your light
Shine your light
Oh shine your light
I heard your strong and steady call
My fear was big, my faith was small
Somehow I knew I had to give it all
Without your love I'd fall
Don't let me fall
Don't let me fall
Shine your light
Lord I'm ready my heart is right
Shine your light
Split the shadows and give me a sign [x2]
Shine your light
Oh shine your light [x3]
Oh oh wo-oh oh
Shine your light down on me
Shine your light so I can see
Shine your light
Shine your light
Shine your light take away the night
Shine your light down on me
Shine your light so I can see
Shine your light take away the night
Shine your light oh oh shine your light
Shine your light
I see so many things I missed before
I found a message outside my door
It said dear child there's something more
I designed it, you can find it
It's so much bigger than you can see
You've been trapped by your history
If you will break away and turn to me
I'll explain it, you'll attain it
Shine your light
Lord I'm ready my heart is right
Shine your light
Split the shadows and give me a sign
Shine your light
Oh shine your light
How can we handle the right to choose
Some accept you but most refuse
You gave it all so we would not lose
Oh because you love us
Help my life take that holy turn
And seek the prize your love has earned
’Til the day when you return
To claim me, and remake me
Oh Jesus (shine your light)
Lord I'm ready my heart is right
Shine your light
Split the shadows and give me a sign
Shine your light
Oh shine your light
Shine your light
Oh shine your light
Shine your light
Oh shine your light
I heard your strong and steady call
My fear was big, my faith was small
Somehow I knew I had to give it all
Without your love I'd fall
Don't let me fall
Don't let me fall
Shine your light
Lord I'm ready my heart is right
Shine your light
Split the shadows and give me a sign [x2]
Shine your light
Oh shine your light [x3]
Oh oh wo-oh oh
Shine your light down on me
Shine your light so I can see
Shine your light
Shine your light
Shine your light take away the night
Shine your light down on me
Shine your light so I can see
Shine your light take away the night
Shine your light oh oh shine your light
Shine your light
i am your friend
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[Sung by Sarah Finch-Norman]
I am your friend
When others you have trusted in are gone
When you need a helping hand to carry on
I am your friend
When the troubles of the day can make you tired
When they leave you feeling low and uninspired
I am your friend
You have a rare and special sight
Sometimes you see too much
You take the burdens on your back
And the many hearts you touch can leave you broken
But your pain is left unspoken
I am your friend
I have a love that wants to let you know
There's a shelter from the stormy winter cold
I am your friend
And though you might forget I'll still be here
Through your highest dreams and through your deepest fears
I am your friend
I am your friend
[Sung by Sarah Finch-Norman]
I am your friend
When others you have trusted in are gone
When you need a helping hand to carry on
I am your friend
When the troubles of the day can make you tired
When they leave you feeling low and uninspired
I am your friend
You have a rare and special sight
Sometimes you see too much
You take the burdens on your back
And the many hearts you touch can leave you broken
But your pain is left unspoken
I am your friend
I have a love that wants to let you know
There's a shelter from the stormy winter cold
I am your friend
And though you might forget I'll still be here
Through your highest dreams and through your deepest fears
I am your friend
I am your friend
danger in loving you
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The deeper I go the more I know nothing's ever as it seems
So I turn the page and take another look
A mighty raging river grows from a tiny stream
The earth was formed, a single word was all it took
Wind of the spirit is whispering through the night
Fire of judgement is burning clear and bright
You said it long ago and now I know it's true
There's a danger in loving you
The deeper I go the more I know why you said to count the cost
You never make a promise you can't keep
The dearest of our treasure must be given up and lost
The seed must die before it's time to leap
The cycle will be broken on the truth he's sure to find
With joy and sorrow so closely intertwined
No wonder that this journey is taken by so few
Yeah there's danger in loving you
In loving you
In loving you
The deeper I go the more I know why the warrior stands alone
And the sleepers can't be bothered through the night
Because they're up inside their castle and behind their bricks and stone
And all they want is shelter from the fight
Oh yes but I could never choose to live so safely and content
I want to run the highest road before my life is spent
I know that you're beside me and you'll always see me through
Every danger
I'll never fear the danger
There is a joyous danger
In loving you, in loving you father
(Aah ah ah) In loving you pastor
(Aah ah ah) In loving you saviour
(Aah ah ah) In loving you
(Aah ah ah) In loving you
(Aah ah ah) You know I love you
(Aah ah ah) I may not show it all the time
(Aah ah ah) But I love you
(Aah ah ah) I love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me to love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Gee sweet love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Make me love you more on each day (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me not to run and go my own way (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) I want to love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) (Hoy) [x7]
(Hoy) [x3]
The deeper I go the more I know nothing's ever as it seems
So I turn the page and take another look
A mighty raging river grows from a tiny stream
The earth was formed, a single word was all it took
Wind of the spirit is whispering through the night
Fire of judgement is burning clear and bright
You said it long ago and now I know it's true
There's a danger in loving you
The deeper I go the more I know why you said to count the cost
You never make a promise you can't keep
The dearest of our treasure must be given up and lost
The seed must die before it's time to leap
The cycle will be broken on the truth he's sure to find
With joy and sorrow so closely intertwined
No wonder that this journey is taken by so few
Yeah there's danger in loving you
In loving you
In loving you
The deeper I go the more I know why the warrior stands alone
And the sleepers can't be bothered through the night
Because they're up inside their castle and behind their bricks and stone
And all they want is shelter from the fight
Oh yes but I could never choose to live so safely and content
I want to run the highest road before my life is spent
I know that you're beside me and you'll always see me through
Every danger
I'll never fear the danger
There is a joyous danger
In loving you, in loving you father
(Aah ah ah) In loving you pastor
(Aah ah ah) In loving you saviour
(Aah ah ah) In loving you
(Aah ah ah) In loving you
(Aah ah ah) You know I love you
(Aah ah ah) I may not show it all the time
(Aah ah ah) But I love you
(Aah ah ah) I love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me to love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Gee sweet love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Make me love you more on each day (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me not to run and go my own way (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) I want to love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) (Hoy) [x7]
(Hoy) [x3]
iron and steel
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Something brings us life when buried in the earth
Deep inside the dark solid ground
Something in the way that love has given birth
With fire flying all around
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, sharp and shining
Metal on metal, like a cutting blade
Ooh ooh yeah
It's so nice when we're seeing eye to eye
When in everything we both agree
But differences will happen no matter how we try
And maybe this is meant to be
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, sharp and shining
Metal on metal, like a cutting blade
Tested in the furnace
Buried in the burning coal
It's like it's pounded, beaten
Rhythm of a hammer load
Woah oh
One day we'll be cleansed of all impurity
And we'll be nothing like we were before
We'll be tested for the fight and take the victory
Like weapons in a holy war
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, it's sharp and shining
Metal on metal on metal, it's just like cutting blade
(Iron and steel) Woh-oh strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together, strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it
(Iron and steel) Iron sharpens iron, so does a friend
(Iron and steel) Sharpen the friendship of another friend
(Iron and steel) If you'll be true and honest and open hearted
(Iron and steel) You'll be friends till the end
(Iron and steel) Why can't we get along
(Iron and steel) Everything we do is criticise
(Iron and steel) Everything I do seems to be wrong
(Iron and steel) At least the way you're looking through your eyes
(Iron and steel) Friend to friend, what's happened, what's happened
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
Iron and steel, You say you love me I can see it in your eyes
(Iron and steel) That your smiling face is a shallow disguise
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel
(Iron and steel) Like iron sharpens iron brother
(Iron and steel) What happened
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
(Iron and steel) Brother you should tell me 'cos I don't know
(Iron and steel) You disappeared, where did you go
(Iron and steel) Oh-oh-oh iron and steel
(Iron and steel) It don't feel good the way I think it should
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel, iron and steel, iron and steel, you've got to strike it together
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel, iron and steel
Something brings us life when buried in the earth
Deep inside the dark solid ground
Something in the way that love has given birth
With fire flying all around
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, sharp and shining
Metal on metal, like a cutting blade
Ooh ooh yeah
It's so nice when we're seeing eye to eye
When in everything we both agree
But differences will happen no matter how we try
And maybe this is meant to be
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, sharp and shining
Metal on metal, like a cutting blade
Tested in the furnace
Buried in the burning coal
It's like it's pounded, beaten
Rhythm of a hammer load
Woah oh
One day we'll be cleansed of all impurity
And we'll be nothing like we were before
We'll be tested for the fight and take the victory
Like weapons in a holy war
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, it's sharp and shining
Metal on metal on metal, it's just like cutting blade
(Iron and steel) Woh-oh strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together, strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it
(Iron and steel) Iron sharpens iron, so does a friend
(Iron and steel) Sharpen the friendship of another friend
(Iron and steel) If you'll be true and honest and open hearted
(Iron and steel) You'll be friends till the end
(Iron and steel) Why can't we get along
(Iron and steel) Everything we do is criticise
(Iron and steel) Everything I do seems to be wrong
(Iron and steel) At least the way you're looking through your eyes
(Iron and steel) Friend to friend, what's happened, what's happened
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
Iron and steel, You say you love me I can see it in your eyes
(Iron and steel) That your smiling face is a shallow disguise
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel
(Iron and steel) Like iron sharpens iron brother
(Iron and steel) What happened
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
(Iron and steel) Brother you should tell me 'cos I don't know
(Iron and steel) You disappeared, where did you go
(Iron and steel) Oh-oh-oh iron and steel
(Iron and steel) It don't feel good the way I think it should
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel, iron and steel, iron and steel, you've got to strike it together
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel, iron and steel
show me the shepherd
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Show me the shepherd
I hear his calling
This mountain's steep and rough
And I'm afraid of falling
I need to know that he
Is keeping watch and guiding me
So show me, show me the shepherd
Show me the shepherd
There's so much danger
I want to know him well
No longer be a stranger
I'm making it my choice
To hear his call and know his voice
So show me, show me the shepherd
There was a time I thought that I could make it
Make it on my own
But I was wrong, I was such a fool
To think I could live alone
I wanna find my way back home
Find my way back home
Oh oh so show, you've got to show me the shepherd
Because I want to serve him
I've played the rebel's part
And I know I don't deserve him
But I've begun to see how he can live his life in me
I wanna serve him now in liberty
I'm ready to see
So show me, show me the shepherd
Please show me, show me the shepherd
Show me the shepherd
I hear his calling
This mountain's steep and rough
And I'm afraid of falling
I need to know that he
Is keeping watch and guiding me
So show me, show me the shepherd
Show me the shepherd
There's so much danger
I want to know him well
No longer be a stranger
I'm making it my choice
To hear his call and know his voice
So show me, show me the shepherd
There was a time I thought that I could make it
Make it on my own
But I was wrong, I was such a fool
To think I could live alone
I wanna find my way back home
Find my way back home
Oh oh so show, you've got to show me the shepherd
Because I want to serve him
I've played the rebel's part
And I know I don't deserve him
But I've begun to see how he can live his life in me
I wanna serve him now in liberty
I'm ready to see
So show me, show me the shepherd
Please show me, show me the shepherd
strong love
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Well I found a higher view
Oh oh of what your love can do
My heart was locked in a prison cell
My thoughts were drawn from a bitter well
You tripped the lock and you broke the spell
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) And good living is found in the shelter of your strong love
Mmm hmm hmm
When you set me free
You gave your guarantee
I'll never be so lost again
A home awaits me at my journey's end
I found my life when I found my friend
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) Good living is found in the shelter of your strong love
Life's an old familiar theme
An old familiar line
But there's one big difference now
You've made your strong love mine
Inside I know
That this love is gonna grow
So throwing off my worn out plans
And taking hold of your loving hand
I find my place and I take my stand
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) You know good loving and good living is found in the shelter of your love
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love yeah [x2]
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love, ooh
(Strong love)
(Strong love) Ooh ooh ooh yeah
(Strong love)
(Strong love)
(Strong love)
Well I found a higher view
Oh oh of what your love can do
My heart was locked in a prison cell
My thoughts were drawn from a bitter well
You tripped the lock and you broke the spell
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) And good living is found in the shelter of your strong love
Mmm hmm hmm
When you set me free
You gave your guarantee
I'll never be so lost again
A home awaits me at my journey's end
I found my life when I found my friend
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) Good living is found in the shelter of your strong love
Life's an old familiar theme
An old familiar line
But there's one big difference now
You've made your strong love mine
Inside I know
That this love is gonna grow
So throwing off my worn out plans
And taking hold of your loving hand
I find my place and I take my stand
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) You know good loving and good living is found in the shelter of your love
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love yeah [x2]
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love, ooh
(Strong love)
(Strong love) Ooh ooh ooh yeah
(Strong love)
(Strong love)
(Strong love)
whenever sarah cries
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Lover, parted and gone
But longing questions linger on
Like what's a promise for
An empty thought that she can't ignore
'Til it fades away and dies
Lost in the language of her sighs
Whenever Sarah cries
Heartache hiding away
Longing glances tears betray, oh-oh-oh
It's such an old routine
Stay on top of the daily scene
And she fights against the lies
Breaking the shell of her disguise
Whenever Sarah cries
Why'd he reach for her hand and then never take it
Oh oh
Why'd he reach for her heart when he knew he'd only break it
When he knew he'd rather make it on his own
Leaving her alone
Oh keep her, hold her in your hand
Guide her, help her understand
And give her heart a song
Give her freedom to carry on
Let your morning sun arise
Chasing the sadness from her eyes
Whenever Sarah cries
Whenever Sarah cries
Lover, parted and gone
But longing questions linger on
Like what's a promise for
An empty thought that she can't ignore
'Til it fades away and dies
Lost in the language of her sighs
Whenever Sarah cries
Heartache hiding away
Longing glances tears betray, oh-oh-oh
It's such an old routine
Stay on top of the daily scene
And she fights against the lies
Breaking the shell of her disguise
Whenever Sarah cries
Why'd he reach for her hand and then never take it
Oh oh
Why'd he reach for her heart when he knew he'd only break it
When he knew he'd rather make it on his own
Leaving her alone
Oh keep her, hold her in your hand
Guide her, help her understand
And give her heart a song
Give her freedom to carry on
Let your morning sun arise
Chasing the sadness from her eyes
Whenever Sarah cries
Whenever Sarah cries
CD version (Rough Street Love Letter)
More than half of the songs are altered in some way. In addition to the lyrically different tracks listed below, Shine Your Light is also edited
More than half of the songs are altered in some way. In addition to the lyrically different tracks listed below, Shine Your Light is also edited
I Found Love
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City lights are burning like fire
Ooh they're diamonds shining so bright
But they can't match the love you inspire
And it's burning in me tonight
What we have here together
Is everything I've waited for
I could stay here forever
There's no reason to search for more
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) Took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
You know what I mean
Everyday I'm thankful I found you
You make me happy deep in my heart
Heaven's made a circle around you
And we're together even when we're apart
Love’s a thing you can't measure
'Cause it keeps on growing day by day
But I discovered a treasure
Just by giving my heart away
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
When you're near me
I can feel the thunder in my soul
Just the way you touch me
Let's me know I'm truly whole
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I just can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
(I found love) I found love [x4]
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love [x3]
(I found love I found love)
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy yeah (I found love)
(I found love) Girl you make me happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found you
(I found love) Baby I’m happy (I found love) That I found you
(I found love) Baby you make me happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy
City lights are burning like fire
Ooh they're diamonds shining so bright
But they can't match the love you inspire
And it's burning in me tonight
What we have here together
Is everything I've waited for
I could stay here forever
There's no reason to search for more
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) Took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
You know what I mean
Everyday I'm thankful I found you
You make me happy deep in my heart
Heaven's made a circle around you
And we're together even when we're apart
Love’s a thing you can't measure
'Cause it keeps on growing day by day
But I discovered a treasure
Just by giving my heart away
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
When you're near me
I can feel the thunder in my soul
Just the way you touch me
Let's me know I'm truly whole
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
(I found love) Shining in your eyes
(I found love) I just can't hide it
(I found love) You took my heart by surprise
Ain't no doubt that I found love
(I found love) I found love [x4]
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love [x3]
(I found love I found love)
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy yeah (I found love)
(I found love) Girl you make me happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy (I found love) That I found you
(I found love) Baby I’m happy (I found love) That I found you
(I found love) Baby you make me happy (I found love) That I found love
(I found love) I’m so happy
danger in loving you
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The deeper I go the more I know nothing's ever as it seems
So I turn the page and take another look
A mighty raging river grows from a tiny stream
The earth was formed, a single word was all it took
Wind of the spirit is whispering through the night
Fire of judgement is burning clear and bright
You said it long ago and now I know it's true
There's a danger in loving you
The deeper I go the more I know why you said to count the cost
You never make a promise you can't keep
The dearest of our treasure must be given up and lost
The seed must die before it's time to leap
The cycle will be broken on the truth he's sure to find
With joy and sorrow so closely intertwined
No wonder that this journey is taken by so few
Yeah there's danger in loving you
In loving you
In loving you
The deeper I go the more I know why the warrior stands alone
And the sleepers can't be bothered through the night
Because they're up inside their castle and behind their bricks and stone
And all they want is shelter from the fight
Oh yes but I could never choose to live so safely and content
I want to run the highest road before my life is spent
I know that you're beside me and you'll always see me through
Every danger
I'll never fear the danger
There is a joyous danger
In loving you, in loving you father
(Aah ah ah) In loving you pastor
(Aah ah ah) In loving you saviour
(Aah ah ah) In loving you
(Aah ah ah) In loving you
(Aah ah ah) You know I love you
(Aah ah ah) I may not show it all the time
(Aah ah ah) But I love you
(Aah ah ah) I love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me to love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Gee sweet love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Make me love you more on each day (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me not to run and go my own way (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) I want to
The deeper I go the more I know nothing's ever as it seems
So I turn the page and take another look
A mighty raging river grows from a tiny stream
The earth was formed, a single word was all it took
Wind of the spirit is whispering through the night
Fire of judgement is burning clear and bright
You said it long ago and now I know it's true
There's a danger in loving you
The deeper I go the more I know why you said to count the cost
You never make a promise you can't keep
The dearest of our treasure must be given up and lost
The seed must die before it's time to leap
The cycle will be broken on the truth he's sure to find
With joy and sorrow so closely intertwined
No wonder that this journey is taken by so few
Yeah there's danger in loving you
In loving you
In loving you
The deeper I go the more I know why the warrior stands alone
And the sleepers can't be bothered through the night
Because they're up inside their castle and behind their bricks and stone
And all they want is shelter from the fight
Oh yes but I could never choose to live so safely and content
I want to run the highest road before my life is spent
I know that you're beside me and you'll always see me through
Every danger
I'll never fear the danger
There is a joyous danger
In loving you, in loving you father
(Aah ah ah) In loving you pastor
(Aah ah ah) In loving you saviour
(Aah ah ah) In loving you
(Aah ah ah) In loving you
(Aah ah ah) You know I love you
(Aah ah ah) I may not show it all the time
(Aah ah ah) But I love you
(Aah ah ah) I love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me to love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Gee sweet love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Make me love you more on each day (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me not to run and go my own way (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) Help me love you (Hoy)
(Aah ah ah) I want to
iron and steel
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Something brings us life when buried in the earth
Deep inside the dark solid ground
Something in the way that love has given birth
With fire flying all around
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, sharp and shining
Metal on metal, like a cutting blade
Ooh ooh yeah
It's so nice when we're seeing eye to eye
When in everything we both agree
But differences will happen no matter how we try
And maybe this is meant to be
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, sharp and shining
Metal on metal, like a cutting blade
Tested in the furnace
Buried in the burning coal
It's like it's pounded, beaten
Rhythm of a hammer load
Woah oh
One day we'll be cleansed of all impurity
And we'll be nothing like we were before
We'll be tested for the fight and take the victory
Like weapons in a holy war
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, it's sharp and shining
Metal on metal on metal, it's just like cutting blade
(Iron and steel) Woh-oh strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together, strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it
(Iron and steel) Iron sharpens iron, so does a friend
(Iron and steel) Sharpen the friendship of another friend
(Iron and steel) If you'll be true and honest and open hearted
(Iron and steel) You'll be friends till the end
(Iron and steel) Why can't we get along
(Iron and steel) Everything we do is criticise
(Iron and steel) Everything I do seems to be wrong
(Iron and steel) At least the way you're looking through your eyes
(Iron and steel) Friend to friend, what's happened, what's happened
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
Iron and steel, You say you love me I can see it in your eyes
(Iron and steel) That your smiling face is a shallow disguise
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel
(Iron and steel) Like iron sharpens iron brother
(Iron and steel) What happened
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
(Iron and steel) Brother you should tell me 'cos I don't know
(Iron and steel) You disappeared, where did you go
(Iron and steel) Oh-oh-oh iron and steel
(Iron and steel) It don't feel good the way I think it should
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel, iron and steel, iron and steel, you've got to strike it together
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel, iron and steel, you've got to strike it together
(Iron and steel) ???, Iron and steel, iron and steel
Something brings us life when buried in the earth
Deep inside the dark solid ground
Something in the way that love has given birth
With fire flying all around
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, sharp and shining
Metal on metal, like a cutting blade
Ooh ooh yeah
It's so nice when we're seeing eye to eye
When in everything we both agree
But differences will happen no matter how we try
And maybe this is meant to be
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, sharp and shining
Metal on metal, like a cutting blade
Tested in the furnace
Buried in the burning coal
It's like it's pounded, beaten
Rhythm of a hammer load
Woah oh
One day we'll be cleansed of all impurity
And we'll be nothing like we were before
We'll be tested for the fight and take the victory
Like weapons in a holy war
Iron and steel, strike it together
Iron and steel, see what is made
Iron and steel, it's sharp and shining
Metal on metal on metal, it's just like cutting blade
(Iron and steel) Woh-oh strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it together, strike it together
(Iron and steel) Strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it
(Iron and steel) Iron sharpens iron, so does a friend
(Iron and steel) Sharpen the friendship of another friend
(Iron and steel) If you'll be true and honest and open hearted
(Iron and steel) You'll be friends till the end
(Iron and steel) Why can't we get along
(Iron and steel) Everything we do is criticise
(Iron and steel) Everything I do seems to be wrong
(Iron and steel) At least the way you're looking through your eyes
(Iron and steel) Friend to friend, what's happened, what's happened
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
Iron and steel, You say you love me I can see it in your eyes
(Iron and steel) That your smiling face is a shallow disguise
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel
(Iron and steel) Like iron sharpens iron brother
(Iron and steel) What happened
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
(Iron and steel) What happened to our friendship brother
(Iron and steel) Brother you should tell me 'cos I don't know
(Iron and steel) You disappeared, where did you go
(Iron and steel) Oh-oh-oh iron and steel
(Iron and steel) It don't feel good the way I think it should
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel, iron and steel, iron and steel, you've got to strike it together
(Iron and steel) Iron and steel, iron and steel, you've got to strike it together
(Iron and steel) ???, Iron and steel, iron and steel
strong love
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Well I found a higher view
Oh oh of what your love can do
My heart was locked in a prison cell
My thoughts were drawn from a bitter well
You tripped the lock and you broke the spell
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) And good living is found in the shelter of your strong love
Mmm hmm hmm
When you set me free
You gave your guarantee
I'll never be so lost again
A home awaits me at my journey's end
I found my life when I found my friend
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) Good living is found in the shelter of your strong love
Life's an old familiar theme
An old familiar line
But there's one big difference now
You've made your strong love mine
Inside I know
That this love is gonna grow
So throwing off my worn out plans
And taking hold of your loving hand
I find my place and I take my stand
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) You know good loving and good living is found in the shelter of your love
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love yeah [x2]
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love, ooh
(Strong love)
(Strong love) Ooh ooh ooh yeah
(Strong love)
(Strong love)
(Strong love)
(Strong love)
Well I found a higher view
Oh oh of what your love can do
My heart was locked in a prison cell
My thoughts were drawn from a bitter well
You tripped the lock and you broke the spell
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) And good living is found in the shelter of your strong love
Mmm hmm hmm
When you set me free
You gave your guarantee
I'll never be so lost again
A home awaits me at my journey's end
I found my life when I found my friend
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) Good living is found in the shelter of your strong love
Life's an old familiar theme
An old familiar line
But there's one big difference now
You've made your strong love mine
Inside I know
That this love is gonna grow
So throwing off my worn out plans
And taking hold of your loving hand
I find my place and I take my stand
(Strong love) Turn me around
(Strong love) I'm back on solid ground
(Strong love) You know good loving and good living is found in the shelter of your love
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love yeah [x2]
(Strong love) In the shelter of your strong love, ooh
(Strong love)
(Strong love) Ooh ooh ooh yeah
(Strong love)
(Strong love)
(Strong love)
(Strong love)
Phydeaux Records ARF-86 [1982,USA]
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Kode: LOTL-US4
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Matrix, etched, side one: 'ARF 86-1A'. Side two: 'ARF 861B'.
Phydeaux Records ARF-86-1 [1984, USA] Part of the 3 LP bArchaeology boxset
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Kode: LOTL-US3
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Solid Rock Records SRD 866 [1999, USA]
Kode: RSLL-US1 and RSLL-US2 Both Labor Of Love and Letter Of The Law were included as part of the four album set Rough Street Love Letter, albeit both altered somewhat |