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Backstory:

Being from Chicago and an loyal fan, I felt I had to do a tribute to John Prine. Music & Lyrics by Clare Steffen, Music by John Melusky, Vocals, Music & Music Production by Paul DeMarco, Mandolin by Ed Harris.  I reached out to Billy Prine (John's Brother) and his assistant said he wanted to talk to me (we'll see if this happens).  I was also thinking of reaching out to John Prine's widow, Fiona.  She maintain The Hello In There Foundation, and perhaps they might find this song interesting.   Maybe folks like Bonnie Raitt, and others who have popularized his songs and performed with him might light doing a tribute to him.  Even Bob Dylan has recorded John Prine songs.

Lyrics:

                                                  
V1

You carried and delivered, Life stories in a song

From a scream to a whisper

Your feelings were so strong

Sam Stone brought us shivers 

You hoped to change what was wrong

Seeking perfect balance



V2

More than an old town legend, Life-long best friend, snow or rain

Served your country for a second

Came home to silent pain

Soldier stories, to tragic, for some to tell

On their way back from hell

Seeking perfect balance


Pre-Chorus (Bridge?)

Trees fall for timber

Old people lose their glimmer


Chorus (Spoken word—Bridge)

Social commentary was a tasty snack

Satire with our TV dinners

A side of humor with a six pack

Attracted all the saints and sinners 

 

---Instrumental Break------

 

V3

Your words were melancholy

The truth can be that way

Melting like Salvador Dali

Persistence of memory

Your life though your song

Will always stay

To remind us not to sway

 

Seeking perfect balance

(x2)



Outro (spoken)

A man of many talents

Perfect balance

Amen