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By The Book

from 3 by Sweet Crystal

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lyrics

Far away across the ocean
Under a crimson sky
Lies a land in persecution
Its people they question “Why?”
“Where’s the joy in our existence?
Where’s the purpose to our lives?
What’s to hope for in our future?
Or should we even try?”

Here we live in a splendor
Compared to all the rest
And what we finally offer
Is just our second best

CHORUS
Time after time it’s a crime how we fail each test
Time we all take a second look
If we’re to stand lend a hand, finally make a difference
Time we start living by The Book

Far away across the planet
Under a dusty sky
Lies a land in drought & famine
Its people they slowly die
Turn to us in silent pleading
Tired faces, never lie
Little child & hungry brother
Staring through your blinded eye

Here we sit in seclusion
Our hearts on dusty shelves
We watch them on televisions
Private views of their public hells

CHORUS


Who do we think that we are?
How did we get this way?
Who do we think that we are?
Lord, we need you today!

CHORUS X 2

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from 3, released November 1, 2010
Marq Andrew Speck - lead, harmony vocals and anything with keys; Bill Blatter - anything with strings; Steve Wieser - anything hit with sticks.

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Sweet Crystal Detroit, Michigan

26 time Detroit Music Award winners SWEET CRYSTAL brings over 4 decades of power and passion with music that's inspiring and a message that's universal in it's appeal and purpose. Marq Andrew Speck- lead vocals and keys; Bill Blatter-guitars, Steve Wieser on drums and Martin Kuchar now on bass. Sweet Crystal - just exactly what you need to hear, just when you need it most. Sweet, very sweet. ... more

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