From the recording Only Losers Write on Bridges
We are terminal beings, moving faster to nothingness as we age, or so it seems. Reasoning and science argue for 'nothingness' but does the will have a say? The heart? Old Gabriel might have something to say, or blow ... after all. This song was played by Bob Fischer on his BBC Radio Tees Saturday evening show 10 - 12 p.m. 16th August 2014.
Words & Music by Steve Dagleish © 2015. All Rights Reserved
Steve plays acoustic guitars and sings the lyric.
Lyrics
Old Gabriel’s Horn
When I was young, you were a stranger
Hallowed and holy be thy name
You took the child away from danger
You took the old man from his pain
Well now I see you at my shoulder
Your silver breath is in my hair
You know I thought you’d feel much colder
Your silver breath is everywhere
Will you play me, like you play old Gabriel’s horn?
Or will you play me for a fool?
Will you play me, like you play old Gabriel’s horn?
When the saints go marching through
I’ll walk hand in hand with you
In this new world, I’m not a stranger. In this new world, I’m not in pain
In this new world, I am the arranger. In this new world, I’m not to blame
Will you play me, like you play old Gabriel’s horn?
Or will you play me for a fool?
Will you play me like you play old Gabriel’s horn?
When the saints go marching through
I’ll walk hand in hand with you