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Act Great

from My Friend Hafiz by The Levins

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This song is inspired by the poetry of Hafiz as rendered by Daniel Ladinsky from his book The Gift and is used with his permission.
© 2013 ASCAP/BMI

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Act Great
Hafiz/Ladinsky/Levin © 2013

What is the key to unlock your mind?

To untie the knot of suffering blind?

What is the secret to silence the madness?

That tramples the landscape, the heart’s tender bliss?

That imprisons the eye with all its denied,

from the cold golden idol to the forbidden kiss?

My Friend Hafiz whispers two words

Bridge: Two little words with the beauty of birds

With the beauty of emeralds of angels and light.

Two words that restored me and gave my eyes sight.


Chorus: Act great, act great, act great act- Great!

Whatever life hands you, you don’t have to wait.

Act great, act- great!

One act of kindness can overcome fate.

Always act great my dear- act great.


What is the cure to this poisoned well?

Where is the ladder placed here when we fell?

What is now sacred and how shall I care?

What can I cling to as true as my true love’s hair? Bridge & Chorus.

Benevolent thought, benevolent sound, benevolent movement round and around-
Chorus.

Always act great my dear- Always act great my dears- Always act

Great my dear- act great.

credits

from My Friend Hafiz, released November 22, 2014
Ira Levin- Vocals, Guitar, Flute
Julia Bordenaro- Vocals, Piano
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Tom Hallenbeck- Cello
Aharon Wheels Bolsta- Percussion
Ian Kay Shields- Percussion

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The Levins Congers, New York

From harmony in voice to harmony for humanity, husband and wife duo, The Levins, uplift and unite with unflinchingly feel- good folk-pop, infectious musicality, sharp songwriting skills, and a unique approach to vocal harmonies that is both soulful and unexpected.




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