Meet Me at the River

from Stomp Your Feet by Brother Jack

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This is a fast guitar driven version of a song I wrote on banjo.

I got a paper cut underneath my fingernail while opening a carton of butter. I didn't realize what a problem it would be until I saw the blood splatter on the guitar.

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Your peace is a river, I'm swimming to shore.
You threw me an apple, I'm chewing on the core.

I'm treading water, I can see the horizon line.
Keep my head up, fighting for what's mine.

With a bit and a bridle, you can't make me drink.
Hold me under, I'm starting to sink.

Meet me at the river
Meet me at the river
Meet me at the river
Down by the riverside

The wind in my hair is your breath on my face.
I'm dancing through a field of queen anne's lace.

Dig a hole in the ground, that's where my rest lies.
Mix up some mud and smear it on my eyes.

Take a bath in the river and scrub my rotting skin.
Father, Son, Holy Ghost, dunk away my sin.

Meet me at the river
Meet me at the river
Meet me at the river
Down by the riverside

Fighting the current, I'm trying to get out.
Your peace is a river, I'm choking on my doubt.

My last mouthful of bread, I spit up at the sky.
Your body and blood, even you had to die.

The mud is your grace, I'm slipping back in.
I can't fight anymore, I give up, I give in.

Meet me at the river
Meet me at the river
Meet me at the river
Down by the riverside

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from Stomp Your Feet, released January 1, 2018

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Brother Jack Altoona, Pennsylvania

Brother Jack gleans inspiration from old fashioned gospel music, foot-stomping drinking songs, and long winded storytellers. He has a love for words, both written and sung. If you like weird folk music and storytelling, check out Brother Jack!

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