Make You Happy

from Volume 1: Resilience by Ashokan Songlab

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Words and Music: Guinness Van Meter

Guinness brought this song to the group based on our writing prompt title "Stress & Worry" and the band immediately fell in love with the catchy chorus and rockin' vibe. Will, Mike, and Lee helped bring the arrangement across the finish line and Ida nailed the harmony.

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MAKE YOU HAPPY

When it's cold and rainy outside it's easy to feel sad
To let your heart drop to the bottom of the world
Forget the day you jumped with joy and you were glad
To shatter the happy feelings you unfurled

And that's why I don't know
How to avoid feeling down
Whether it's sun or rain or snow
I'll always be there you can always count on me
To make you happy

And when the world is grey it's easy to worry
To feel like no one's there for you
But even though your feelings may be blurry
It's important to remember to try to be you

And that's why I don't know
How to avoid feeling down
Whether it's sun or rain or snow
I'll always be there you can always count on me
To make you happy

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from Volume 1: Resilience, released April 22, 2021
Guinness Van Meter: lead vocal, ukulele
Ida Stoever: vocal
Lee Collins: drums
Will Merenda: keys
Mike Merenda: guitars
Ruth Ungar Merenda: bass

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Ashokan Songlab Olivebridge, New York

Hudson Valley songwriting and jam collective for homeschoolers produced by Mike + Ruthy of The Mammals.

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