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The Man Who Lost His Fear Of God

from Locust Grove by Chris Monti

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The Man Who Lost his Fear of God
-words and music © 2005 Chris Monti

I’m a-divin in the water | Have you seen my daughter? | I’m a-divin in the water | Hey! Hey! | I’m a-comin up for air | Have you seen her yellow hair? | I’m a-comin up for air | Hey! Hey! |

Lord don’t you hurt this girl, with her blue-eyes and curls | She ain’t never done nothin wrong | She raise up to you every day in praise | That melodious voice in song

I’ll dive below the waves | My daughter for to save | I’m a-divin in the waves | Hey! Hey! | I’ll go diving in the deep | My daughter for to keep | I’m a-divin in the deep | Hey! Hey!

I see the ghostly white like a moth in flight | Through the green waters down below | I’ll dive again if it is my end | I can’t bear to see her go

Lord if you take that girl I’ll still praise you till you die | And when my time comes to leave this life by and by | Open up those heavenly gates | So I can see that girl again up on high | Then I’ll bid you close | And draw you near | And stab you in the eye

I’m a-divin in the water | Have you seen my daughter? | I’m a-divin in the water | Hey! Hey! | I’m a-comin up for air | Have you seen her yellow hair? | I’m a-comin up for air | Hey! Hey!

I won’t commit no crime | I’ll bid my time | I’ll make you think that I’m true | But when this life I leave | There’ll be a dagger in my sleeve | And that dagger is meant for you

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

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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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