I'm transcribing lyrics for this song for the upcoming Rise Again Songbook. I can't find a recording by Ray Hearne - it's supposed to be on his Broad Street Ballads album, but I can't find it anywhere. Can anybody help me get a copy of that cut? I do have the recording by Roy Bailey. In general, I agree with Willa's transcription, but I have a few disagreements that I've underlined. Any corrections to my transcription? Here's the Roy Bailey recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jveZ-WUtqkU. CALLING JOE HILL (Ray Hearne) Where are the languages we spoke, sparks from the anvil When we were music-minded folk? - calling Joe Hill CHORUS Calling calling, calling Joe Hill (2x) (up 5) CEm FC Am G / FG Am DmG FC :// (up 3) D ↓(dn) GD D AAm / GA DBm EmA GD :// Rhymes in the broken beechwoods ring, tuneless & chill Into the darkness echoing, calling Joe Hill Leaves in the wildernesses fall, fearing no ill Down to the deepest note of all... CHORUS Through the archangel-haunted night, true songs may still Quicken the dreamer's second sight.... Teller of elemental wrongs, teach me the skill- Maker to maker, tongue to tongue... CHORUS Songs for the hopelessness of friends hauled through the mill Songs with a meaning, in the end.... These are the heart's imaginings when there's a will Even the broken beechwoods sing... Ray Hearne
Roy Bailey sings "Even the broken beechwoods sing" On his Broad St Ballads & Roy Bailey New Directions in the Old. Corrected with lyrics sent to me by the songwriter, Ray Hearne. Thanks for your help, Roy. -Joe-
That last verse could be "hopeless mess of friends," but I suppose not...
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