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The Child Who Asks You Why

from The Note that Lingers On by Colum Sands

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The Child Who Asks You Why
Words & Music : Colum Sands © Elm Grove Music

I am the child with troubled eyes you'll see me when the deed is done,
I am the child who asks you why from the picture on page one.
I am the child who questions if the world must be this way,
I am the child who wants to know what you will do today.

Did you see my tears amidst the jeers on my first day at school,
Or how I clutched my mother's arm when the neighbours brought the news
Did you hear me asking for your help to keep hunger's pangs away,
When I held out my paper cup on the streets of your town today?

Did you see me in the shadows of ancient Greece and Rome
And across the years where men of war made rubble of my home?
It makes no difference where or when, New York or Afghanistan,
While force remains the language, I'll never understand.


I am the child who's old too soon yet hope lives near my door
For growing up can be a way of growing young once more.
And love will stoop to conquer minds and weapons fierce and wild
When people learn to see again with the wonder of a child.

credits

from The Note that Lingers On, released June 1, 2003
Colum Sands : vocals & guitar
Nuala Curran : cello
Anne Sands : backing vocals
Karen Tweed : accordion

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Colum Sands Newry, UK

Colum Sands is a universal storyteller who draws on a long Irish tradition of poetic musicality to weave songs for the world.
Drawing on countless performances, Sands uses humour and shrewd observation to celebrate what unites rather than what separates. His latest album “Song Bridge” includes many of the songs written for his extensive environmental campaigning over the past two years. ... more

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