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Blind Willie's Lighthouse

from Blind Willie's Lighthouse by Dan Cloutier

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lyrics

I dreamt I met Blind Willie Johnson out in Boston town
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me
It was down at the Harbor and he called it, “sacred ground”
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me

So, I had a premonition, and said you need to come with me
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me
There are places throughout New England Blind Willie you need to see
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me

We took the first Greyhound Bus to the great state of Maine
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me
We started to fish for men, but the people thought we were insane
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me

Let it shine on, let it shine on, let the light from the lighthouse shine on me
Let it shine on, let it shine on, let the light from the lighthouse shine on me

Then we hitchhiked into New Hampshire through its golden valleys
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me
I heard Blind Willie cast the White Mountains straight into the sea
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me

By the time we reach Vermont, we were both dying of thirst
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me
We learned the first shall be last and the last shall be first
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me

Let it shine on, let it shine on, let the light from the lighthouse shine on me
Let it shine on, let it shine on, let the light from the lighthouse shine on me

We followed the Connecticut River down its long winding roads
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me
All the insurance men in Hartford sure carry a heavy load
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me

We walked into the Ocean State where my own mother was born
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me
We tried to find rest in Providence, we were both tired and worn
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me

Then Blind Willie looked at me and said, “Hey Dan follow in my shoes
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me
You need to go throughout New England and proclaim the good news
Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me”

Let it shine on, let it shine on, let the light from the lighthouse shine on me
Let it shine on, let it shine on, let the light from the lighthouse shine on me

credits

from Blind Willie's Lighthouse, released October 18, 2011
Dan Cloutier - guitar, vocals
Eric Anderson - drums, bass
Jenny Jones - vocals
Jon McAuliffe - vocals

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Dan Cloutier Boston, Massachusetts

Dan Cloutier is making a name for himself as an important live act by selling out rooms in the greater Boston area including the famed Club Passim and The Amazing Things Arts Center. He has also had the honor of opening for such legends as John Hiatt, Richie Havens, Ellis Paul, and John Gorka. Dan writes fast paced folk anthems, sweet tremolo electric jams, and quietly powerful story songs. ... more

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