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Amy's Song

by Peter Mayer

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I wrote this song as a tribute to Amy Owen from her children, Rick, Marnie, and Don. Amy was a wonderful and inspiring person! She and her husband Richard took their kids on many outdoor adventures. She would often come home with a stone that she had found along the way, and put it in her garden next to her wildflowers. She was born in Cuba and so the last chorus of the song is sung in Spanish. I would like to thank Rick, Marnie, and Don for the privilege of writing a song for their Mom. It was amazing to learn about her life, and to be able to meet her and play the song for her in person before she passed. Many thanks!

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AMY’S SONG Standard tuning

Where the creek flows by
There is a hillside
Up from the bank does it rise
Where stubborn and beautiful wild flowers grow
And around and beside them
Rocks of all kinds are
Laid out up and down that hill
And if you happen to know who lives there
Then you know

CHORUS:
Wherever Amy goes
She always finds a stone
One she can carry home
To her garden
A stone that is strong like her
A stone that has long endured
A gift of the sweet sweet earth
Her dear old friend

Maybe you’ve seen her
Out on the water
Calling out which way to turn
Her husband is there in the stern
And she in the bow
And their children between them
And Amy leads them by
Reading the river ahead
And tucked in her backpack again
Is a rock she has found

CHORUS:

Donde quiera a que va
Siempre encuentra piedras
Que puede llevar a casa
A su jardin
Fuertes como Ella
Que han durado mucho
Pedazos de la tierra
Su amiga querida

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released July 23, 2023
Music and lyrics by Peter Mayer.
All parts (vocal, guitar, bass) performed and recorded by Peter Mayer.
Mixed by Peter Mayer.
Mastered by Randy Gildersleeve at Gildersound recording in Forest Lake, MN.

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Peter Mayer Stillwater, Minnesota

Minnesota's Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for 25 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs about science, nature, and spirituality. His work has been included in song books, church hymnals, and folk radio playlists across the country. Peter has eleven albums to his credit. He lives in Stillwater, Minnesota. ... more

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