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FINDING SOLACE IN MUSIC
   NuImage
   Winter 2001

Every American has found his own way of dealing with the tragic events of September 11. I have always found solace in music. Playing piano and writing music have been an integral part of my life for the past 25 years. A few days after the World Trade Center Tragedy, I found myself at the piano with no particular plan in mind. About an hour later, I had written the music and lyrics for "America."

On October 8, I performed the music live on Fox4 television for the Good Day. Due to the tremendous response from viewers, I have since made a CD. The singer is Andrew Moore, who is a reservist for the United States Air Force. If you are interested in a copy of the CD, please call my office at 469-467-0100 or email me at doctorfriedman@hotmail.com. There is no set price for the CD. Rather, a check (in the amount or your choosing) should be made payable to the American Red Cross September 11 Fund.
Please mail to:

    Ronald Friedman
    Attention: "America CD"
    6124 W. Plano Rd. Suite 232
    Plano, Texas 75093

    Thank you for your help.


AMERICA

Sometimes we take it for granted
All the joy living at peace.
Yesterday someone tried to take it away
And we have to find the will to carry on.

They tried to break down our courage
To destroy what we love and what we believe.
But today as we wipe our tears away
We've found the strength we never knew we had.

America, America, God shed his grace on thee
The land of light, the land of hope, from sea to shining sea.
Hold up your head, reach out your heart, and hold on to your dreams
Be proud to be an American, and stand up for liberty.

Now we're no longer strangers
United we'll help those in need.
Our sorrow will give way to new tomorrows
And we'll be stronger than we've ever been before.

America, America, God shed his grace on thee
The land of light, the land of hope, from sea to shining sea.
Hold up your head, reach out your heart, and hold on to your dreams
Be proud to be an American, and stand up for liberty.


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