It is the fruit of the seed
that you lovingly planted
It doesn’t come from recognition
People who seek just success
will rarely find it
Because it’s not an end in itself
but a consequence

You will do your best
And keep believing
do your best
And keep believing
You will cross more bridges
And burn some others
But you built with love and dedication
It might be a long, long time
Between sowing and harvesting

We are not masters of our time

Knock at the door – it will open
Through times of defeat – or times of failure
Times of lingering
Times of confusion and agony

What is success?

It’s being able to go to bed each night
With your soul at peace
Knowing
You did your best
Between sowing and harvesting

We are not masters of our time

2015 Ute Lemper/Paulo Coelho

 

Guitar: John Benthal
Wurlitzer: Clifford Carter
Bass: Steve Millhouse
Drums: Todd Turkisher
Bandoneon: Victor Villena
Trumpet: Tim Quimette
Cello Improv: Dave Egger
Flute Section
– Bass Flute: Kathleen Nestor
– Alto Flute: Susan Palma
– Flute: Elizabeth Mann
String Section
– Cello: Dave Egger
Richard Locker
– Violin: Rachael Golub
Joyce Hammann
Sean Carney
Laura Seaton-Finn
– Viola: Lois Martin
Louise Schulman
String Arrangement: Gil Goldstein