Love Carries Me
© Maria Dunn 2019
Arranged M.Dunn, S. Johnson, J. McDade, S. McDade
I had years before I learned of hate, war and poverty
I had only love and lullabies upon your knee
Nothing I had chosen, nothing I had earned
Just everything that every child born to the earth deserves
Oh love, oh love, oh love carried me
Your love, your love, oh love carries me
And when, in time, I came to know of lies, shame and fear
You taught me truth, compassion, overcome, persevere
A hope I could nourish, a compass I could heed
Everything that every youth upon the path so needs
My childhood bracelets in a box, spark a vivid memory
Before I had the words, the vital message given me
Nothing you had spoken, but ringing crystal clear
Everything that every soul in struggle ought to hear
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Maria Dunn vocal, acoustic guitar
Debbie Houle harmony vocal
Shannon Johnson violin
Jeremiah McDade whistle
Solon McDade upright bass