2025 Competition Entry:

Peace & Joy by Peace & Joy

Genre

Folk

Artist

Co-writer(s)

no

Performer(s)

This features myself on vocal and guitar

Description

I live in the United States where I think it is well known that we have some division, and this song is inspired by that. I know that there are places that are far worse, and I wanted to keep this song simple, and its a call for some peace and unity. It’s not only about welcoming in The New Year

Bio

Tim Young

Is a singer-songwriter who is originally from Connecticut who
moved to Arizona after retirement from the State of
Connecticut, where he had worked with Developmentally
Disabled people for over 25 years. He considers himself to be a
folk singer, but he also incorporates a number of other musical
influences into his sound that include traditional folk, traditional
country, folk-rock, and the blues. From 1990 -200 he was also a
former folk music DJ at W.E.C.S, radio 90.1 FM out of Willimantic
CT, and this experience left him with a vast knowledge of
knowledge of folk music.

Lyrics

PEACE & JOY

Hello to the new year
what will you do
Will  you throw out the old
And welcome in the new
Will ever you let go
Of the things that don’t hold you
Will you turn that ship around
And sail to some place new

May you find peace and joy
And be spared pain and sorrow
May you raise your glass high 
and sing a song for tomorrow
May love and laughter fill your days
May there be a light to guide you
through the storm and its waves.

And what will this new year
Bring to you
With lies and deception.
surrounding you
Can you believe
You can find something true
A brand new direction for me and for you.

(Chorus)

May you find peace & joy ( repeat 6x )

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