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Backstory:

Song about one of my favorite songwriters.                                                                                                                                          

Lyrics:

                                                  
PLAY JOHN PRINE
© Lon Conklin 2021

Standing by the waters of peaceful Lake Marie
I saw an angel flying from Montgomery
Sitting on a rainbow, sky a glory blue
Sings of life and love and folks like me and you

There goes handsome Johnny, the Earl of Old Town
Joking bout the way this goofy world goes round
Talked dirty in Hawaiian, six string on his knee
Blue umbrella fella, he blew up his TV

Chorus:
He was halfway to heaven 
Long before he died
With paradise waiting 
On the other side
His souvenirs are treasures
Diamonds that shine
And they’re yours and mine
Play John Prine

Sang for God tonight with an illegal smile
Still crazy as a loon, they hung out a while
Sipping vodka cocktails, eating Gospel pie
Hello hallelujah in the sweet by and by

Repeat chorus

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His souvenirs are treasures
Diamonds that shine
For a good time play John Prine
For all the good times
Play John Prine
John Prine