My Oasis
My Oasis
”A whole Latin vibe, and a reminder that true joy can be found in all of the ups and downs of life.” (Gabriella Velez)
MY OASIS
Written by Gabriella Velez (ASCAP), JonCarlos Velez (BMI), Nabil Ince (BMI), Mark Alan Schoolmeesters (BMI)
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VERSE 1
Am B7 Em
All the things that I’m chasing after
Am B7 Em
All the things that I hope and I hold
Am B7 C
Can withstand all the pain and disaster
Am B7 Em
For I know, yes this I know
CHORUS
Am D
Oh joy can be found
G C
When I’m up when I’m down
Bsus B7 Em
You have made me glad
VERSE 2
Am B7 Em
All the things that the world loves to treasure
Am B7 Em
All the fame, all the silver and gold
Am B7 C
It will tarnish and fade but the truth remains
Am B7 Em
Yes this, oh this I know
VAMP
Am
You have made me glad
B7 Em
You have made me glad
SONEO
C B7 Em
Tengo gozo en mi alma
G7 C
Hey hey hey
B7 Em
Tengo gozo en mi vida
A7 C
Hey hey hey
B7 Em
Gozo para bailar
G7
A celebrar
A alabar
C B7 Em A7
Hey hey hey
BRIDGE
Am B7
I’ll never stop praising
Em E7
You’re my oasis
Am B7
I’ll never stop singing
C B7
You have made me glad
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