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December 2, 2022

The other morning, just before awaking, I dreamed I was singing a song that began with Hark The Herald Angels Sing and then the song went in a whole new direction. I remembered the dream, sat down, and wrote the song Hark, using words in the carol for inspiration. I can't recall having a dream song come to me in this way.

As such, this is not a typical Christmas-themed song.

BTW, this is the first time I have played harmonica on a recording since 1994. I was surprised that my solo was a first take, as I haven't played a harp in years.

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HARK
Fred Grittner

Hark the herald angels sing
But they don’t speak to me
My baby’s down in Knoxville
I ain’t close to Tennessee
Mama rests in heaven
Daddy wants no part of me
Angels, you keep singing till
That gloried victory

Hark the herald angels sing
Morning, noon, and night
Heard that song too many times
They sure don’t have it right
I’ve been shown no mercy
I sure ain’t reconciled
Peace on earth’s a cruel, cruel joke
A long-ignored stepchild

Hark the herald angels sing
Of triumph in the skies
A newborn king was crowned tonight
He’s opened up his eyes
Imagine what he’s feeling
His life and death foretold
Angels please start singing low
The tired babe is cold

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from Proving Grounds, released February 5, 2010

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