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River Song

from Four Quartets by Jay Johnson

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A folk song inspired by ancient rivers, reflecting on their timeless, inexorable course.

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Crystal waters spring forth
From their earthen shrine
A master sculptor, ever humble
Knows no limits, isn't burdened by time

Gentle river, vengeful river
Bittersweet giver, taker of life
Pebbles tumble, mountains crumble
The river carries on, unbridled by time

In the shallows water races on
Cascading over the rocks

Pebbles tumble, mountains crumble
The river flows on, unbridled by time
The water bubbles, thunder rumbles
Dwarfed by the roar of the falls

In the shallows water races on
Reciting its timeless song

Go on river

As water weathers stone, so too can we change in our time
As water weathers stone, so too can we change in our time

Roll on river, flow on river
Go on river, flow through time

credits

from Four Quartets, released July 15, 2022
Dobro Guitar, Vocals by Jay Johnson
All music written and performed by Jay Johnson
Recorded and Mixed by Mattie Klauser of Pillow Princess Productions
Mastered by Drea Young

Recorded with love at Tralfamadore in South Philadelphia

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Jay Johnson Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jay Johnson is a Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist active in the Indie DIY scene. Jay plays bass in Mandy Valentine, and plays guitar in Three Yards To Dover and The Pool Boys. Inspired by his love of travel, philosophy, the natural world, and 1960s bands like the Beatles, the Kinks, and Pink Floyd, Jay's music celebrates love, nature, and adventure. ... more

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