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King Solomon and Zen Master Nam Cheon

from Locust Grove by Chris Monti

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King Solomon and Zen Master Nam Cheon
-words and music © 2005 Chris Monti

King Solomon holds a baby in his arms | Two women claim to be mother | Because he is so wise, its up to him to decide | To give it to one or the other | Oh King Solomon! What will you do? | Oh King Solomon! What will you do? |

Picking up the baby he draws forth his sword | Prepared to cut it in two | "One half a baby" He says to each lady | "Will be given to you" | One woman laughs, spite on her tongue | The other has tears in her eyes | Wise Solomon puts down his sword | Says, "The mother is she who now cries | The mother is she who now cries"

The monks of the east and the western halls | Are fighting over a cat | Zen Master Nam Cheon steps on the scene | says, "Is this where your true self is at?" | Then picking up the cat, he draws forth his sword, prepared to cut it in two | If you were there, one of the monks | Tell me, what would you do?

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from Locust Grove, released March 1, 2005
Chris on vocals, guitar and harmonica.

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Chris Monti Providence, Rhode Island

Known for his effortless style and musical curiosity, Chris has immersed himself in West African guitar, dug deep into country-blues and old-time music, and moves seamlessly between diverse styles from Egypt, Peru and India. He has toured the East Coast, Canada and points west. He also enjoys his singular role in the community as a strange combination of entertainer, educator, and magician. ... more

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