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Sweeter (track + sheet music)

by Yvonne de Salle

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Sweeter 03:19
lyrics
I speak to you in broken tongue Words I learned very young Faded over time Still I know they're mine Dahil sa iyo magpakailanman, kababayan* (*English "For you, forever, my countrymen") And life is sweet here Sweeter than mango trees Dancing in the breeze Looking for the place they call home A motherland I've never known But love all the same Tracing back my name Remembering where you come from To see what you've become Oh, and life is so sweet here Sweeter than mango trees Dancing in the breeze I'm asking God to bless our home Staying strong by faith, alone Blood inside our veins It all runs the same My countrymen My family You're all a part of me Oh, and life is so sweet here Sweeter than mango trees Dancing in the breeze

about

I wrote this song several years ago, inspired by the resilience of the Filipino people. Having grown up in the United States, I am connected, yet have a longing to know more about my heritage. This song was written in response to those feelings. It is a love letter to a place I've never really known.

The track (with sheet music) is available for purchase for $3.00. You can also choose to purchase it for more if you like. Net proceeds from sales of this track and sheet music package will go to the Philippine Red Cross for Typhoon Haiyan Relief.

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released January 16, 2014

Music and Lyrics by Yvonne de Salle
Arrangement and additional music by Marc Macalintal
Recorded and mixed by Mark Anthony Valerio

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Yvonne de Salle New York, New York

A native of Los Angeles, Yvonne now calls the Hudson Valley of New York home. She began her professional career with the North American Tour of Miss Saigon, understudying the demanding role of “Kim.” Yvonne continued to work steadily in regional theaters across the country and toured with the North American Tour of The 25th Annual Spelling Bee as “Marcy Park.” For more info, visit her website. ... more

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