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1. |
Ugly Heart
03:12
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2016 Voices Only Compilation Selection
2016 Best of High School A Cappella Compilation Selection
Solos - Darby Finnegan, Bryanna Walker, Colette Lowndes, Sophia Vartdal, Callie Atkinson
Vocal Percussion - Everett Anderson
Arrangement - Tom Anderson
Originally Performed by - G.R.L.
(Darby)
Maybe I'm just crazy
Maybe I'm a fool
Maybe I don't know how to love but
Maybe I do
Maybe you know more than me but
This much is true
This little heart and brain of mine say
We're through with you
(Bryanna)
And I wonder does it blow your mind
That I'm leaving you far behind
I wonder does it stop your heart to know
You're not my sunshine anymore
(All)
Okay you're pretty
Your face is a work of art
Your smile could light up New York City after dark
Okay you're coverboy pretty
Stamped with a beauty mark
But it's such a pity a boy so pretty
With an ugly heart
(Colette)
Maybe you'll get married
And she will kiss your feet
While I give all my rights away
I won't lose no sleep
Maybe on your honeymoon
You'll think of me
But if you don't won't shed a tear
Yeah I can guarantee
(Sophia)
And I wonder does it blow your mind
That I'm leaving you far behind
I wonder does it stop your heart to know
You're not my sunshine anymore
(All)
Okay you're pretty
Your face is a work of art
Your smile could light up New York City after dark
Okay you're coverboy pretty
Stamped with a beauty mark
But it's such a pity a boy so pretty
With an ugly heart
(Callie)
Okay you're pretty
Your face is a work of art
Your smile could probably light up New York after dark
Okay you're coverboy pretty
Stamped with a beauty mark
But it's such a pity
A boy so pretty
With an uh- an uh- an ugly heart
An uh an uh an ugly heart
So...
(All)
Okay you're pretty
Your face is a work of art
Your smile could light up New York City after dark
Okay you're coverboy pretty
Stamped with a beauty mark
But it's such a pity a boy so pretty
With an ugly heart
Okay you're pretty
Your face is a work of art
Your smile could light up New York City after dark
Okay you're coverboy pretty
Stamped with a beauty mark
But it's such a pity a boy so pretty, so pretty, so pretty
With an ugly heart
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2. |
Hold My Hand
03:44
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Solo - Callie Atkinson
Vocal Percussion - Josiah Vega
Arrangement - Tom Anderson
Originally Performed by - Jess Glynne
Standing in a crowded room and I can't see your face
Just put your arms around me, tell me everything's OK
In my mind, I'm running round a cold and empty space
Just put your arms around me, tell me everything's OK
Break my bones but you won't see me fall, oh
The rising tide will rise against them all, oh
Darling, hold my hand
Oh, won't you hold my hand?
'Cause I don't wanna walk on my own anymore
Won't you understand? 'Cause I don't wanna walk alone
I'm ready for this, there's no denying
I'm ready for this, you stop me falling
I'm ready for this, I need you all in
I'm ready for this, so darling, hold my hand
Soul is like a melting pot when you're not next to me
Tell me that you've got me and you're never gonna leave
Tryna find a moment where I can find release
Please tell me that you've got me and you're never gonna leave
Break my bones but you won't see me fall, oh
The rising tide will rise against them all, oh
Darling, hold my hand
Oh, won't you hold my hand?
'Cause I don't wanna walk on my own anymore
Don't you understand? 'Cause I don't wanna walk alone
I'm ready for this, there's no denying
I'm ready for this, you stop me falling
I'm ready for this, I need you all in
I'm ready for this, so darling, hold my hand
Don't wanna know
That feeling when I'm all alone
Then you won't make me wait, And never let me break
And never make me fall
When you're next to me
Can tell I'm not afraid to be
That you don't make me wait, you'll never let me break
You'll never let me fall
Darling, hold my hand
Oh, won't you hold my hand?
'Cause I don't wanna walk on my own anymore
Don't you understand?
That I don't wanna walk alone
I'm ready for this, there's no denying
I'm ready for this, you stop me falling
I'm ready for this, I need you all in
I'm ready for this, so darlin' won't you hold my hand
Written by - Jack Patterson, Janee Millicent Lucy Bennet, Jessica Hannah Glynne, Ina Christine Wroldsen
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3. |
Burn It Down
03:52
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RARB.org - Picks of 2015 - Favorite Track Honorable Mention
2016 CARA Award Nominee - Best Scholastic Original Song
Solo - Brittany Russell
Original song by - Gabrielle Macafee
Vocal Percussion - Josiah Vega
Arrangement - Tom Anderson
Sit beneath the clouds
Catch a glimpse of your dream
Caught up in the moment
Forget how to breathe
Wantig to look forward
Never turning back
Your mind is full of questions
You're too afraid to ask
Struck down but you're not beaten
This sound will set you free
Because the world's ablaze and you're the flame
And you're burnin' it down just to build it up again
Stand up and raise your voice
You're alive and kicking' so make some noise
Now the world's ablaze and you're the flame
And you're burnin' it down
Just to build it up again
Mistaken, understated, life has got you captivated
It's a game if you play it right
So run into the velvet night
Will catch up to you
But I will see it through and through
If you can brave it
I will say it
Struck down but you're not beaten
This sound will set you free
Because the world's ablaze and you're the flame
And you're burnin' it down just to build it up again
Stand up and raise your voice
You're alive and kicking' so make some noise
Now the world's ablaze and you're the flame
And you're burnin' it down
Just to build it up again
The glow of the lights looks so pretty
Hear the heartbeat sound
In the middle of the city
It's the one that got away
It's the reason that you stay
The glow of the lights look so pretty
Hear the heartbeat sound
In the middle of the city
It's the one that got away
It's the reason that you stay
The glow of the lights look so pretty
Hear the heartbeat sound
In the middle of the city
It's the one that got away
It's the reason that you stay
Struck down but you're not beaten
This sound will set you free
Because the world's ablaze and you're the flame
And you're burnin' it down just to build it up again
Stand up and raise your voice
You're alive and kicking' so make some noise
Now the world's ablaze and you're the flame
And you're burnin' it down
Just to build it up again
Strike a spark and watch it burn
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4. |
Infinity
03:42
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Solo - Josiah Vega
Vocal Percussion - Everett Anderson
Arrangement - Tom Anderson
Originally Performed by - AJR
Was it all in my head?
In an empty bed
And I told you that I need you baby
Can't you see I'm alone oh oh?
I was lost in my feet
On an empty street
So I save your seat infinity
You forever figures 5 and 3
You know oh oh
Cross my heart and hope to die
Stick a needle in my eye
My momma says to pick the best
And you are it
HEY!
All our troubles gone
Like when we were young
Take me back to where we all began
Here we are again like we should've been
Oh my lady can I have this dance?
My lady
HEY!
All our troubles gone
Like when we were young
Take me back to where we all began
Was it hard to believe?
Wear your heart on my sleeve
And I'll hold you when you're lonely
When you're cold cause you're the only girl for me
Cross my heart and hope to die
Since you came into my life
My momma says to pick the best
And you are it
HEY!
All our troubles gone
Like when we were young
Take me back to where we all began
Here we are again like we should've been
Oh my lady can I have this dance?
My lady
HEY!
All our troubles gone
Like when we were young
Take me back to where we all began
Hey
All our troubles gone
Like when we were young
Take me back to where we all began
Here we are again, like we should've been
Oh my lady, can I have this dance?
HEY
All our troubles gone
Like when we were young
Take me back to where we all began
Here we are again, like we should've been
Oh my lady can I have this dance?
HEY
All our troubles gone
Like when we were young
Take me back to where we all began
Cross my heart and hope to die
Since you came into my life
My momma said to pick the best
And you are it
Written by Ryan Metzger, Jack Metzger, & Adam Metzger
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5. |
Bright
03:39
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Solo - Ashley Hudson
Vocal Percussion - Everett Anderson
Arrangement - Tom Anderson
Originally Performed by - Echosmith
I think the universe is on my side
Heaven and Earth have finally aligned
Days are good and that's the way it should be
You sprinkle stardust on my pillowcase
It's like a moonbeam brushed across my face
Nights are good and that's the way it should be
You make me sing oh, la, la, la
You make a girl go oh oh
I'm in love, love
Did you see that shooting star tonight?
Were you dazzled by the same constellation?
Did you and Jupiter conspire to get me?
I think you and the Moon and Neptune got it right
'Cause now I'm shining bright, so bright
Bright, so bright
And I see colors in a different way
You make what doesn't matter fade away
Life is good and that's the way it should be
You make me sing oh, la, la, la
You make a girl go oh oh
I'm in love, love
Did you see that shooting star tonight?
Were you dazzled by the same constellation?
Did you and Jupiter conspire to get me?
I think you and the Moon and Neptune got it right
'Cause now I'm shining bright (oh) so bright
And I get lost (oh) in your eyes
Did you see that shooting star tonight?
Were you dazzled by the same constellation?
Did you and Jupiter conspire to get me?
I think you and the Moon and Neptune got it right
I think you and the Moon and Neptune got it right
I think you and the Moon and Neptune got it right
'Cause now I'm shining bright, so bright
Bright, so bright
Bright, so bright
And I get lost in your eyes tonight
Written by Maureen McDonald, Noah Sierota, Graham Sierota, Sydney Sierota, Jamie Sierota
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6. |
Close Your Eyes
03:38
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Solo - Kiera Fairley
Vocal Percussion - Josiah Vega
Arrangement - Carrie Wade
Originally Performed by - Meghan Trainor
Everybody's on the same page
No new chapters
We'll never change
Everybody wants to be cool, yes they do...
And I'm just like them
But I won't be no fool
I guess I could waste all my time and my money, just trying to look right
But it doesn't change who I am in my heart if I look like a dime
So I want you to close your eyes
Sing to the world tonight
And show them what's beautiful
I don't care what they think
No, I'm not listening
'Cause I know I'm beautiful
So close your eyes
(Sh-sh-show them what's beautiful sh-sh-show them what's beautiful)
Come and show them... Uh... Hey...
(Sh-sh-show them what's beautiful
Sh-sh-show them what's beautiful)
Everybody's born to be different
That's the one thing that makes us the same
So don't you let their words try to change you
Don't let them make you, into something you ain't... No!
So I want you to close your eyes
Sing to the world tonight
And show them what's beautiful
I don't care what they think
No, I'm not listening
'Cause I know I'm beautiful
So close your eyes
(Sh-sh-show them what's beautiful)
Show the world the you inside
Raise your voice and close your eyes
'Cause you're beautiful...
Come on and show the world the you inside
Raise your voice and close your eyes
'Cause you're beautiful...
So I want you to close your eyes
Sing to the world tonight
And show them what's beautiful
I don't care what they think
No, I'm not listening
'Cause I know I'm beautiful
So close your eyes
Written by Meghan Trainor & Kevin Kadish
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7. |
Boomerang
04:45
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Solo - Luke Autera
Vocal Percussion - Josiah Vega
Arrangement - Troy Dolendo
Originally Performed by - The Summer Set
If I was Jay-Z, you'd be my Beyonce
We could rock the nation like they do
And if I was DaVinci, you'd be Mona Lisa
Paint a smile perfectly on you.
And if I was James Dean, you could be my Audrey
Breakfast at Tiffany's for two.
So throw me away
Cause if I were a boomerang
I'd turn around and come back to you.
Back back to you you, yeah yeah,
You you yeah yeah.
If you want to, we'll take the world by storm.
Show you places, you've never been before.
LA, New York, what are you waiting for?
Drop him, take me, cause I love you more.
If I was Jay-Z, you'd be my Beyonce
We could rock the nation like they do
And if I was Da Vinci, you'd be Mona Lisa
Paint a smile perfectly on you.
And if I was James Dean, you could be my Audrey
Breakfast at Tiffany's for two.
So throw me away
Cause if I were a boomerang
I'd turn around and come back to you.
Back back to you you, yeah yeah,
You you, yeah yeah.
Let's pop champagne, fake like we're billionaires.
Just you and me, ain't much but we don't care.
You look so good, I love when people stare.
You on my arm, tryin' to keep you there.
If I was Jay-Z, you'd be my Beyonce
We could rock the nation like they do
And if I was Da Vinci, you'd be Mona Lisa
Paint a smile perfectly on you.
And if I was James Dean, you could be my Audrey
Breakfast at Tiffany's for two.
So throw me away
Cause if I were a boomerang
I'd turn around and come back to you.
Back back to you you, yeah yeah,
You you, yeah yeah.
You you, yeah yeah.
Doesn't matter what you do
I'll be there for you, I'll be there for you, yeah
Doesn't matter what you say, cause I'm here to stay.
What I'm tryin' to say, yeah
Doesn't matter what you do,
I'll be there for you, I'll be there for you, yeah
Doesn't matter what you say, cause I'm here to stay.
What I'm tryin' to say
When I see your long hair come down
It turns my head inside out
And I want you, I want you
I want you, I want you
I wanna leave you satisfied
Summer is over
If I was Jay-Z, you'd be my Beyonce
We could rock the nation like they do
And if I was Da Vinci, you'd be Mona Lisa
Paint a smile perfectly on you.
And if I was James Dean, you could be my Audrey
Breakfast at Tiffany's for two.
So throw me away
Cause if I were a boomerang
I'd turn around and come back to you.
Back back to you you, yeah yeah,
You you, yeah yeah.
If I was Jay-Z, you'd be my Beyonce
We could rock the nation like they do
And if I was Da Vinci, you'd be Mona Lisa
Paint a smile perfectly on you.
And if I was James Dean, you could be my Audrey
Breakfast at Tiffany's for two.
So throw me away
Cause if I were a boomerang
I'd turn around and come back to you.
Right back to you.
Written by - Brian Dales, Jessica Bowen, John Gomez, Stephen Gomez, & Joshua Montgomery
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8. |
If I Had You
03:41
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Solo - Madison Slamka
Vocal Percussion - Everett Anderson
Arrangement - Gary Stroh
Originally Performed by Chloe Gasparini
I don't know what I'm thinking
You got me upside down
Six minutes without blinking
My voice won't make a sound
You got me, you stopped me
I think I'm going nutty
Oh what's a girl to do?
I've seen you everyday
And you don't know my name
And now I think I'm ready to play the game
If I had you oh I'd never forget
How perfect you've been since the day that we met
When I see your face I become a mess
Now my cards are on the table
I wanna know what it would be like
If I had you
I think I'm going crazy
There's too much to take in
You're all I speak of lately
Don't know where to begin
But you won't see me
I'm screaming
Oh what's a girl to do to get you to make a move
I keep digging my hole
And I keep falling down
And now I think I'm ready to come around
If I had you oh I'd never forget
How perfect you've been since the day that we met
When I see your face my god I'm a mess
But now my cards are on the table
I wanna know what it would be like
If I had you
I need a magic spell, I need a neon sign
Just trust me I can tell that I won't change my mind
'Cause I promise you all that I can do
Is what you need and if it works for you then it works for me
Yeah
If I had you oh I'd never forget
How perfect you've been since the day, the day we met
When I see your face my god I'm a mess
But now my cards are on the table
I wanna know what it would be like
Yeah my cards are on the table
I wanna know what it would be like
Yeah my cards are on the table
I wanna know what it would be like
Woah If I had you
Written by Drew Gasparini
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9. |
No Other Plans
03:38
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Solo - Jade Lusk
Vocal Percussion - Everett Anderson
Arrangement - Tom Anderson
Originally Performed by - Jillian Edwards
By the third of July I could tell that
My eyes were shifting to
The way that I first saw you
Before I ever knew you
When we both saw it there
Wasn't bold enough to wear it on my sleeve
We left it at that, last September
Could we backtrack dear, so we can move along?
I know what I know what I know
We've got a long way to go
But I'm trying, I'm trying I'm trying, I'm trying
To win you when you are around
Go ahead pick my heart up off the ground
If it looks nice in your hands
I've got no other plans
Look what we're already made of
This it stands alone
With nothing to taint its picture
With no need of a sugar coat
It's already sweet to my taste
Silver lining's a waste
It's made of gold and I can't remember
Do I always need you this bad, dear?
Does a chorus need a song?
I know what I know what I know
We've got a long way to go
But I'm trying, I'm trying I'm trying, I'm trying
To win you when you are around
Go ahead pick my heart up off the ground
If it looks nice in your hands...
I've got no other
Plans that I've written are stacked in my head
I've got thousands of things I should just leave unsaid
We can move along, a chorus needs a song
I need you, I need you, I need you,
I need you
I know I do
I know what I know what I know
We've got a long way to go
But I'm trying, I'm trying I'm trying, I'm trying
To win you when you are around
Go ahead pick my heart up off the ground
If it looks nice in your hands
I've got no other plans
Written by - Jillian Edwards & Christopher James Pearson
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10. |
High
02:45
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RARB.org - Picks of 2015 - Favorite Track Honorable Mention
Solo - Allan Faria
Vocal Percussion - Everett Anderson
Arrangement - Tom Anderson
Originally Performed by - Young Rising Sons
Inside my heart there's an emptiness
A heavy head on a hollowed chest
Soft spoken like a disease
Is the way to incomplete me
Can you shake this soul of mine?
Shoot my breath to the highest high
Tell your truth or dress a lie
Is this hello, or is goodbye?
Is this the low, or is it the high-igh-igh-igh?
high-igh-igh-igh high-igh-igh-igh
Just let it go enjoy the ri-i-i-ide
Without the low there ain't a high-igh-igh-igh
High-igh-igh-igh
I found a ghost in the city lights (city lights)
Where all my wrongs had turned to right (ahh)
Heart broken into pieces (pieces)
It ain't a way that we should live
From the ground up we will rise (we will rise)
I tip my hat to the highest highs
Everyday is a compromise
If this is low, I'm looking for high-igh-igh-igh
high-igh-igh-igh high-igh-igh-igh
Just let it go enjoy the ri-i-i-ide
Without the low there ain't a high-igh-igh-igh
high-igh-igh-igh
'Cause all we need is love
and love needs sacrifice
But it's sure worth the prize
If you get it right (eh!)
'Cause way up in the sky
There's no such thing as blind
So tell me is this low, or is this the high-igh-igh-igh?
high-igh-igh-igh high-igh-igh-igh (eh!)
Just let it go enjoy the ri-i-i-ide (eh! eh!)
Without the low there ain't a high-igh-igh-igh (eh! eh!)
high-igh-igh-igh (eh!)
high-igh-igh-igh high-igh-igh-igh high-igh-igh-igh (eh!)
Just let it go enjoy the ri-i-i-ide (eh! eh!)
Without the low there ain't a high-igh-igh-igh (eh! eh!)
high-igh-igh-igh
Written by - Aaron Accetta, Andy Tongren, Christian Medice, James Shelly, Dylan Scott Quality, Steve Patrick, Michael Goodman, Julian DiMagiba
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11. |
Kingdom in the Sky
03:50
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Solo - Josiah Vega
Arrangement - Gary Stroh
Originally Performed by - DaVinci's Notebook
All my life I have been searching for the fabled promised land
With my sisters and my brothers we shall walk there hand in hand
Through the trials and tribulations and the Devil's cruel temptations
I know that we will all get there one day
After years and years of wandering, oh, the Kingdom we shall find
And the doors may not be open, but we'll gather in the line
And our hearts will swell with pride the day those gates swing open wide
And we take a walk down Main St., USA
Oh, that Magic Kingdom in the Sky
We will all be there together by and by
We will all drink from the fountain and go riding on Space Mountain
When we reach that Magic Kingdom in the Sky
Where Mother Minnie, Father Dopey and St. Tinkerbell abide
There'll be no more cares or sorrows on that heavenly teacup ride
I will lay down all my fears when I put on those big black ears
And join the choir to sing in harmony
We will sing the songs of endless souls who once had gone astray
Who were lost but now are found in the electric light parade
Singing "Hakuna Matata", growing Mouseketeer stigmata
In the only club that's made for you and me
Oh, that Magic Kingdom in the Sky
We will all be there together by and by
All God's children shall be free in Pirates of the Caribbean
When we reach that Magic Kingdom in the Sky
Oh, the meekest and the poorest, their inheritance shall see
And a zillion Japanese tourists all will join the jamboree
They will ride that holy monorail into sweet Providence
When they know that their redeemer is a mouse in short red pants
(Nice pants!)
Won't you take me to Orlando, where the sun is shining bright
All the angels are clean-shaven, and the people snowy white
Where your problems all are hidden, and unhappiness forbidden
You'll find salvation for a modest fee
Climb into my Winnebago, and if you help with the gas
Then we maybe can finagle you a five or six day pass
May your afterlife be blessed, just American Express it
Let Mastercard and Visa set you free
Oh, that Magic Kingdom in the Sky
We will all be there together by and by
All religions may be practiced there except for Southern Baptist
When we reach that Magic Kingdom in the Sky
Oh, that Magic Kingdom in the Sky
Manufactured by that Uncle Walter guy
We'll give thanks to that old geezer, and we'll keep him in the freezer
When we reach that Magic Kingdom in the...
Reach the Magic Kingdom in the...
Reach that Magic Kingdom in the Sky!
Written by - Paul Sabourin, Richard Hsu, Greg "Storm" DiCostanzo, Bernie Muller-Thym
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The A Cappella Group Fort Myers, Florida
The A Cappella Group is a mixed group from Cypress Lake Center for the Arts. The group, which was founded in 2003, is recognized as one of the elite groups in the nation. Overall, their albums have received 10 CARA awards and 45 CARA nominations, holding the record for most nominations for any high school group. They have earned an appearance at the ICHSA Finals in New York City three times. ... more
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