Oklahoma Rain, by Dara Starr Tucker

Oklahoma Rain

by Dara Starr Tucker

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1.	Oklahoma Rain 04:50	lyrics	buy track
Chorus 1 Gimmie some of that Oklahoma rain And let me know that spring will come again To wash away the sorrow and the pain Calling out my name Oklahoma rain Chorus 2 Gimmie some of that Colorado snow And drive me down that winding mountain road Rejuvenate the fallow earth below Life will surely grow Colorado snow Verse I’m waiting for the New Year Cause there’s nothing left to do here With these dreams Cause this cold and grey December Has me trying to remember What they mean And I’m thinking in the meantime I’ll be better off by springtime Wait and see ‘Cause these days of sweet rebellion There just ain’t no tellin’ What they’ll do to me Bridge There’s a place I know Where summer souls Bloom wild and bright and free Take me to the place where Time extends into eternity
2.	Moving On 04:04	lyrics	buy track
Verse 1 Time changes, through ages In stages, we understand Our story, Your glory Although we can’t see the plan And though you leave me here I still can feel you near Your presence is my guide Direction you provide I still will speak your name Though I will never be the same Chorus I feel time gently leading With its hand against my back Saying move slowly forward There’s no time for looking back As the waves of constant anguish Circle round this lonely path I would like to say I’m moving on Verse 2 Time moves in circles The purpose is found deep within Through every change let me Never forget where I’ve been And if I leave you here Will I still feel you near Will I have surety That you will be with me I know I must move on Somehow I know I must be strong Bridge Don’t stop changing Life will always show you the way Rearranging Love will never lead you astray
3.	All I See is Love 06:00	lyrics	buy track
Chorus All I see is love Love is all I see All I see is love Love is you and me Verse 1 Though the winds may blow Clouds may fill the skies Seeds of life will grow And love will surely rise Verse 2 And when the night is come And sorrow fills my days To your arms I’ll run And you will hear me say Bridge Tearing down these walls Seeing now your light I will hear you call Shelter me from sight Keeping you from harm Clothing you in grace Harbored in my arms In this sacred place Vamp Any day, any day I will find my way back to you Any day, any day You will hear me calling for you Steal away, steal away To the place where time waits for you Break away, break away To the space that leads you back to me
4.	Heartache 06:04	lyrics	buy track
Verse 1 “Don’t be afraid I will stay by your side Live for today Let your heart be your guide” The words you speak Only reflect the pain My heart already knows, whoa Seeking shelter From the thing that left My broken heart exposed, whoa Wish I could find a way To keep it out of sight Keep the cover on my pride Still inside I know you left me with a Chorus Heartache Bigger than my heart Bigger than my soul It won’t let me go And if I lose faith I’m gonna play it smart Wanna let you know I won’t let you go I will be careful not to close my eyes I’ll see it coming, I won’t miss the signs If you look closely, read between the lines You’ll know you left me with a Heartache bigger than my heart Verse 2 Come, take my hand Lead me on, let me stand If I should wake May each breath that I take Be a reflection of the love You left inside my heart and soul, whoa I wanna love until It blooms into a flower fully grown, whoa I’ll hang a photograph Inside this broken soul You will never have to know You have left me all alone To feel this Chorus 2 Heartache Bigger than my heart Bigger than my soul It won’t let me go And I won’t lose faith I’m gonna play this part Wanna let you know I won’t let you go I’ll square these shoulders and I’ll toe the line Collect these memories running through my mind Repair the damage that was left behind Just know you left me with a Heartache bigger than my heart Vamp “Heartache Careful if you listen to it Don’t wait Time will fade if you don’t use it Each day Brings redeemption if you choose it”
5.	Radio 03:57	lyrics	buy track
Chorus 1 Songs that woulda made it on the radio of yesteryear Been so long since I could turn it on and hear those songs so crystal clear So I'll say it like I really wanna say it But today I think they'd really never play it on the radio Repeat Chorus 1 Songs that woulda made it on the radio of yesteryear Been so long since I could turn it on and hear those songs so crystal clear So I'll say it like I really wanna say it But today I think they'd really never play it on the radio Verse 1 Just want to play that music loud and clear That kept me singing long ago I'll write a melody so you can hear And the whole wide world will know Chorus 2 Singing songs that woulda made it on the radio of yesteryear Been so long since I could hear those songs so crystal clear So I'll say it though I know they'll never play it Safe to say I know I'll probably never make on the radio Verse 2 (Not Heard on Demo) Can't tell you what that music means to me No time or season can destroy I swear it echoed like a symphony As it filled our hearts with joy Chorus 3 Songs that woulda made it on the radio of yesteryear Been so long since I could turn it on and hear those songs so crystal clear So tonight I'm gonna go ahead and write it But I'm certain that you're never gonna find it on the radio Tag So I'll say it like I really wanna say it But today I think they'd probably never play it on the radio So I'll say it though I know they'll never play it Safe to say I know I'll probably never make it on the radio Vamp They'll never play it on the radio We may as well just turn our lights down low They'll never play it on the radio We'll have to find another place to go They'll never play it on the radio We'll sing this melody from long ago They'll never play it on the radio Do do do do do do do do do do... (Repeat)
6.	I Fall 04:17	lyrics	buy track
Verse 1 You say you’ll be Just what I need But lately, you seem Caught in between I’m not trynna make it right I don’t wanna say it wrong I just want you to know how I feel I’m not giving up the fight This is where my heart belongs I just need to know that it’s real Chorus That’s when I fall Into your loving arms again You called Just when I needed a friend I fall Into your arms ‘Cause I know you’ll catch me When I fall Verse 2 I’ve been searching All of my life Burdened, hurting Broken inside Then you came into my life And I just wanted you to know I will give you much more than I take I will never leave your side Give you shelter in the night This is where my heart will stay
7.	Any Time Your Heart Breaks 03:08	lyrics	buy track
Verse 1 Just like the morning dew Greets the day anew Welcoming you home I will abide with you In everything you do No matter where you roam Chorus And I will find you Anytime your heart breaks Just you wait and see And if I find you Anytime your heart breaks Will you return to me (remember me) Verse 2 And in the afternoon In the misty blue Fading into gray You’ll call my name in June When the flowers bloom And I will lead the way Verse 3 And like the evening star Shining in your heart Always tried and true Whether near or far No matter where you are I will be with you
8.	In the Game 04:33		buy track
9.	Oklahoma Rain Fall 03:42	lyrics	buy track
Verse 1 When that Oklahoma rain Meets the Oklahoma wind And the lightening and the thunder Make me wonder if I’ll ever smile again And from that Oklahoma sky A swirling terror now descends Casting houses into rivers Leaving broken pieces Everywhere it’s been Chorus Oklahoma rain fall down Saturate this hallowed ground Lightning and thunder Pulling us under again As the river starts to rise I write your name across the skies Who knows where we’ll go Lost among heroes and friends When that Oklahoma rain Starts falling again Verse 2 You can feel it in the air Frozen memories everywhere Sifting through the scattered picture frames That line the streets that brought our dreams to bear You could hear them falling down Spirits shattered on the ground Will we gather all the pieces Of the life we lived And find redemption there
10.	The Road 04:50	lyrics	buy track
Did you find another road Another hand to hold Did you find a star To take you where you are Did you reach another heart Another place to start Did you make a pact Without even looking back Tell me where will I find you Wandering there, just behind you Chasing shadows roaming Swiftly through the night Walking softly I meet you Hesitating to greet you Will you know me As I knew you in this life And as I reach for your hand You surround me And the world is ours again You wander farther along I entreat you With the silence and a song While I wait
11.	The Penny 05:18	lyrics	buy track
Verse 1 He found a treasure That his heart could hold A simple pleasure Worth more than gold A secret remedy A curiosity It was his and his alone But soon he wondered How to make it stay With grown up thunder And a childlike grace He cried out, “Mama, help me please” She dropped down to her knees And she could feel him going under And she said, “Baby, let go” ‘Cause there’s some things you don’t know You’ve got a gift right in front of your face But you’re hanging on You’re holding on To a penny in a priceless vase Verse 2 Well, I’m no better, And it’s plain to see Chained and fettered To a lesser me Visions of a grand design Running ‘cross my mind But remain just out of reach Taking chances And I squander time Dodging glances From this heart of mine She knows I take the easy way Same as yesterday Ignoring lessons I could teach You would think I don’t know That we reap what we sow And there’s a danger in running in place Feels like I’m hanging on Holding on To a penny in a priceless vase Bridge Learning again Turning the pages of a story Without an end Making amends Seeing the life that’s waiting for me To comprehend What You can send Around the bend Verse 3 One thing’s clear to me Though we sacrifice Nothing comes for free We must pay the price Our hopes and dreams could truly be Much more than fantasy But instead we roll the dice We don the joker’s hat And we play the fool We take the handicap And we break the rules Just one more trip around the sun Trynna have some fun But we end up feeling used But if we learn to let go Of the pleasures we know We’ll find a treasure that can't be replaced Instead of hanging on Holding on To a penny in priceless vase
12.	Rest Your Eyes 03:23	lyrics	buy track
While you're resting your eyes I'll play you a lullaby I'll sing you to sleep tonight And it will be alright I won't tell you goodbye I'll see you in the morning light Don't you worry, we'll be alright While you rest your eyes Daddy you've been working And striving everyday We know you deserve to Have some time away Don't be afraid to tell us You need time To elevate your soul And still your mind Just take all the time you need And we'll be here We'll be here And we won't leave you

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Oklahoma Rain is Dara Tucker's 4th studio album. It features a collection of 12 original songs that reflect on love, loss and healing. The album is an eclectic mix of jazz, R&B, soul and singer-songwriter.

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released April 30, 2017

Matt Endahl
Greg Bryant
Kevin Whalum
Derrek Phillips
Marcus Finnie
De Marco Johnson
Mason Embry
Josh Hunt
Joe Davidian
Alicia Enstrom
Liz Estes
Jon Estes
Rahsaan Barber
Roy Agee
Emmanuel Echem
Giovanni Rodriguez
Kris Karlsson

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Dara Starr Tucker New York, New York

From opening for Gregory Porter to appearing on the Tavis Smiley show to winning the prestigious, “NIMA” award for best jazz vocalist, Tucker is making her mark in the world of jazz and beyond with a blend of soul, Americana, Gospel and jazz that is uniquely her own. Her 2017 album, Oklahoma Rain, showcases her as a formidable songwriter, able to express love, loss and healing in one fell swoop. ... more