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Jerusalem

from John Dodge by John Dodge

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I tried to write a biographical tune in the way that Johnny Cash might have done it.

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from John Dodge, released February 10, 2004
Jesus went around did a lot of good
Brought a lot of peace to the neighborhood
He cured the sick and he healed the blind
Turned the bride’s water into wine

He gathered up his band of men
The tax collector and the fisherman
He talked about love ‘til his time had come
To walk that highway to kingdom come

Sometimes when the darkness is all I see
I try to remember what he said to me

Jesus went down to Jerusalem
Took a look around and said, “It’s me or them.”
He cried, “Dear Daddy, do I have to go?
I’ve seen what’s coming. It’s a bitter road.”

Sometimes when it’s hopeless, I’m tired and sore
I try to remember what he came here for

They took that man so sweet and clear
And they made him walk the trail of tears
They drove him up the hill to Calvary
Where he stepped through the door to eternity

Now we know he’s coming but we don’t know when
So let’s not do what we did again

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John Dodge Portland, Oregon

Folk-rock-classical-jazz. That’s my answer to “What kind of music do you play?” Considering the dozen states I’ve called home, it’s not surprising that my styles range as widely as my travels. But rather than try to label the sound—because everybody has a different idea (Americana/roots/urban folk pop/indie acoustic), I just go for three qualities in my music: it’s rhythmic, melodic and memorable. ... more

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