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Sparrow Parable

from Everyday Life by Christine Graves

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    Beautiful art in a simple pocket to hold the CD. Printed on paper, no shrink wrap.

    Photo credits Stephen Fuller @colibricoleur. Original pencil drawing artwork by Christine Graves (2002). Sleeve and CD artwork layout by Chris Chinkiwsky.

    I have a penchant for reading the notes on an album, even if it is a simple list of song titles and names of the players. WIthout the story of where the music originated, the story is lost. Enjoy this CD or give it to someone who will spin it occasionally.

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Times are getting tough and it isn't unreasonable to lose heart or optimism. The sparrow symbolized a secret and very human strength to me so I wrote this song. We will rise up, work together and our power in numbers is undenied.

Arrangement inspiration comes from Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson and Sandy Denny. Maybe from all great 70's folk rock bands.

lyrics

Sparrow Parable
Oh little sparrow flies like an arrow from the grasses by my feet
Fly the straight and narrow like the stave of the pharaoh
you are a true sign so discreet
And the seeds will grow, simple straw builds a home for the sparrow
Is it true all we need lay before us? Let’s get this work done

You were the witness by crucifixes, raising spirits of mere mortals there,
Small and wild, mighty, meek, mild, defeat the cougar fox and bear
And the seeds will grow, simple straw builds a home for the sparrow
Is it true all we need lay before us? Let’s get this work done

Oh dandelion yellow light in Zion, shines like the diamonds on the sea
Brief moments in May soon fade away, not much time, yet you work with great speed
The power’s in numbers waking from our slumbers, symbols of the strength we need
So the seeds will blow simple straw to build the home little sparrow
It is true all we need lay before us, let’s get this work done

credits

from Everyday Life, track released November 3, 2022
Christine Graves - acoustic guitar, vocals
Dave Draves - bass, vibes, accordion
Fred Guignion - electric guitars

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Christine Graves Ottawa, Ontario

Sublime & vulnerable vocals, wordsmith poetry and everyday life are captured on recordings and performances by Christine Graves. A unique voice in Canadian folk songwriting.

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