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Black Paper on the Windows

from Songs for Holy Saturday EP by Jonni Greth

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Well, the sun rose again today
And sorry you had no say
How a sickly world, it spins
As she walks, walks, walks away
The freckled sun is creepin' through the cracks in the door
So you shut her out like they do in Tokyo

Black paper on the windows
Black paper on the windows
And blond hairs, blond hairs in your bed

It's a cold, cold winter sun
And your sleep is far too warm
Where she used to kick off the sheets
Now you're kickin' 'way her ghost
Still the gates of Hell are standin' in between

Her perfume on the pillow
Her perfume on the pillow
And the sweet smell trailin' out the door

And what on earth could the optimists possibly say?
My God, how bright could the bright side possibly be?

Cover up the piano keys
Let's not speak of these things
God's rested His baton
Left the orchestra incomplete
And on His day of rest
You're singin' to an empty hall

Black curtains on the stained glass
Black curtains on the stained glass
And her fingerprints all over your guitar
Black paper on the windows
Black paper on the windows
Still her bright light is shinin' through the walls

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from Songs for Holy Saturday EP, released January 1, 2008

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Jonni Greth Nashville, Tennessee

Singer/ Songwriter Jonni Greth spent years traveling the Eastern United States-playing music in every town he visited- before arriving in Nashville. His style, which runs the gamut from spooky alt-country to lush, string-heavy Americana, revolves around his earthy fingerpicking style and warm, philanthropic melody lines. ... more

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