Determination
C F
Sometimes it’s just faith and determination that keep me sitting on this chair
C G
Faith this is the path to end suffering and determination to get there
C F
Restlessness and longing, hurting and off track
C G C G
In the middle there’s the breathing and the keeping coming back
Listening to wisdom, enduring the body’s pain
Careful investigation of whatever’s happening
Peace is not our birthright, but it’s not a siren’s call
It’s in unwavering dedication to the welfare of us all
Chorus:
F C G C
Born out of wanting to be free we continue
F C G C
Born out of wanting to be free we proceed
F C G C
Born out of wanting to be free we continue
Dm F
Diligently
In the lap of daily comforts
And a million things to do
Forgetfulness seems natural
As we’re making our way through
But our lives they are like dewdrops
Resting on a blade of grass
Ask myself what’s most important
In this world where nothing lasts
(Chorus)
Am G
The Buddha sat beneath the bodhi tree and said
Am G
“Let only my bones remain but I’m not getting up again
Dm F
Until I’ve seen all a mind can see
G
About the cause and cure for suffering”
Old habits keep arising
In those grooves deep in my head
Like a dusty broken record
I’d like a new on in it’s stead
With patience as my guide
I can see the light of day
I’m gonna keep on keeping on, there is no turning away (Chorus 2X)
©Eve Decker