Whiskey Evening
© Maria Dunn, 2000

It’s a whiskey evening, for sure
No, I’m not lost, not broken, not poor
Just this music and the spirit's cure
It's a whiskey evening, for sure

Oh the night falls heavy and strange
But I've never been more sane
As I hear you softly speak to me
In the sound of the gathering rain

If I hold still and open my mind
It's your voice at the end of the line
Or you're stopping by with a story or two
And making me take some time

This moment is precious and rare
So I've poured you the angel's share*
And I'll raise my glass to your peace at last
And your beauty beyond compare

Maria Dunn lead vocal
Shannon Johnson violin
Craig Korth acoustic guitar
Solon McDade upright bass

*The “angel's share” is that portion of scotch whiskey which evaporates while it is maturing in the cask.