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Goodnight Ray

from Sleeping Dogs by Martha's Trouble

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The night is quiet
He sleeps so peacefully
A long life lived, a lot of memories left behind
His spirit lives in the faces of those gathered to say goodbye

As I look at his hands I could see he was a working man
Hanging drapes for a living and fighting for what he believed in
And I’m reminded of how precious life really is
Goodnight Ray, (it’s time to fly)

The flowers smell sweet in this cold room
The silence lingers as the tears are wiped
His grandsons stand close by, wishing he didn’t have to leave

As I look at his hands I could see he was a working man
Hanging drapes for a living and fighting for what he believed in
And I’m reminded of how precious life really is
Goodnight Ray, (it’s time to fly)

He’s in a better place, the minister lovingly says
Where he can run as he did as young man and be reunited with his wife whom he adored

As I look at his hands I could see he was a working man
Hanging drapes for a living and fighting for what he believed in
And I’m reminded of how precious life really is
Goodnight Ray, (it’s time to fly)

credits

from Sleeping Dogs, released May 1, 2002
Written by Rob & Jen Slocumb
Jen Slocumb-vocals, ashyko, brushes, shaker, tambourine
Rob Slocumb-acoustic guitar, mandolin
Jerry York-bass guitar
Chris Rosser-harmonium
Joe Ebel-5 string violin

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