The Wind

from The Road by John John Brown

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I was born on the streets below an underpass
outside of Dallas beside broken glass
I never knew my father the needle took his life,
mother loved the bottle and left me for the night
Thank God the wind's been on my side
Thank God the wind's been on my side

When I turned eleven I stole a pair of shoes
I just kept on walking and stomped away my blues
Winds been on winds been on winds been on my side
It blew me into New Orleans where it saved my life

Cause I was just a boy,
Looking for a home
I was just a boy
When those jazz horns filled Jackson Square,
And that old man placed that silver trumpet in my hands

And when I played my trumpet you know I found my dream
Felt the wind blow through me like a magical airstream
The winds been in my belly living my whole life
And when I blew those melodies you know I found the light
You know I found the light
You know I found the light

And so I thank God
Oh yes I thank God,
Oh yes I thank God
Thank God the winds been on my side

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from The Road, released May 17, 2016

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John John Brown New Milford, Connecticut

No Depression: "The Road is one of those albums that suggests Brown’s talents have been stirring for some time. A supple and suggestive blend of astute Americana accompanied by a quiet, reflective glow, these ten songs offer up an air of quiet contemplation and wistful contentment." - Lee Zimmerman ... more

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