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When I first started learning Irish music I met many talented musicians. A few though had an arrogant air about them. I was careful not to spend too much time with them, and continued looking for people from which to learn that were kind and humble. Over the years I have been rewarded by meeting some of the sweetest people ever to play an instrument (and some that don’t play at all, but whose songs are just as sweet). This song is about that search.
lyrics
When I was a young man, so many years ago,
Me father set me down and these words he did sow,
"You must be off, into the world you must go,
And there finding teachers, bind knowledge to your soul."
(Chorus)
"But be careful who you choose to impress upon your heart,
Expertise and skill are not the only part,
Arrogance once sowed will leave a fallow soul,
And all you've learned will be for not."
Well as you might have guessed, a musician I would be,
I travelled far and wide, and many I did see,
With skill so great, and wonderful indeed,
But careful I was, of who would teach me.
Remembering...
(Chorus)
Now many years have passed, my teachers many,
Kindness and Joy, and sweet Humility,
And yet I still learn, with a great company,
Of brothers and sisters surrounding me.
Singing...
(Chorus)
credits
from The Craic is Free,
released May 26, 2013
Guitar, Vocals - James Olin Oden
Vocals - Caitlin Cary
Double Bass - David Pitts
It's always been about what moves the heart. The songs I sing are compelling stories whose telling must be told over and
over again. The stories range from dark acts that should not be forgotten to the silly revelries that we should never forsake. My hope is that as my heart is moved by the music so too may yours be moved.
Sláinte Mhór...James
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