"Heavy Disguise" sung by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"

HEAVY DISGUISE
Crowded afternoon and there's not enough room in the city today
The people assembled to hear what resembled evangelists say
Some came just to see them for a laugh, others to be free
Fools must pretend to be wise, we've a faith that we use as a heavy disguise

Tears from the crowd with men crying aloud or just wringing their hands
The love in their hearts at this joining of people from far away lands
I'd so many questions I could ask, I wanted to be free
Fools must pretend to be wise, we've a faith that we use as a heavy disguise

Cheers from the crowd for a much-loved constituent lately arrived
Here's to the soul of the man who takes toll for just staying alive
Can't ignore the feeling in the air, glad that I was there
Fools must pretend to be wise, we've a faith that we use as a heavy disguise

A song for when politics encroach on people of faith. It was written by John Ford, bassist/multi-instrumentalist/vocalist with Strawbs—the legendary folk/progressive rock band. The lyrics came from his observations while attending political meetings, a bit bittersweet but forthtelling, and with a jovial set of chords and melody. I heard the song when it was new, and I always enjoyed singing it, but I couldn’t master the guitar part until recently, so here it is, live in our parlor. Do you like this music and wish to support what I’m doing? Please contact me to do an online concert (blairproductions32@gmail.com) and/or drop something into the tip jar PayPal.Me/johnnyjblair and/or become a Patreon patron https://www.patreon.com/johnnyjblair …and please subscribe to my Youtube channel! (Thank you so much!).

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Song written by John Ford © 1972 Arnakata Music/Irving Music, Ltd. BMI

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