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Hear Jerusalem Moan

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Traditional song; new lyrics by Joe Craven (c. 2001 Blender Logic Arts)

When we heard Joe Craven’s agnostic-gospel rewrite of this bluegrass classic, we knew it was for us (we left out the last verse, but you can hear it on Joe’s “Mo’ Joe” CD). Joe is one of those force-of-nature musicians, and a kindred spirit. Like our band, he lives at the crossroads of traditional and original music, the fulcrum of groove and melody, and the intersection of spit-and-polish and wild abandon. He really nailed it here: live with heart, respect the Earth, and let the music fill your spirit. This seemed like the right way to start the CD. — RA

 

I got a home inside my soul
Can’t you hear Jerusalem moan
I know I’ll live there forever more
Can’t you hear Jerusalem moan

Can’t you hear Jerusalem moan
Can’t you hear Jerusalem moan
Thank the light there’s a rhythm and a ringin’ in my soul
And my soul set free
Can’t you hear Jerusalem moan

Well spiritual people are a thinkin’ people
Can’t you hear Jerusalem moan
Their mind’s a church and their heart’s a steeple
Can’t you hear Jerusalem moan

Well the wind in the trees is a mighty fine preacher
Can’t you hear Jerusalem moan
Old Mother Earth she’s a mighty fine teacher
Can’t you hear Jerusalem moan

I got a leg for the rhythm and a mouth for the song
Can’t you hear Jerusalem moan
Let the music fill your spirit it won’t be long
Can’t you hear Jerusalem moan