Listen Close

Listen Close
by Si Kahn & Tom Chapin
© Joe Hill Music & The Last Music Co. (ASCAP)

If you’ll listen close I’ll share a thought or two
About who I am… and what I’m trying to do.
I have come to toss some words up in the air
With a tune to float and fly them to your ear.

I am not a savior sent here from on high
I am just a singer trying to get by
I’m not a messenger from some far distant star
Just a poet with an old guitar

I am no magician who makes things disappear
But I can cast a spell
To calm your doubt and fear
Listen to the sky when the night is clear
Hear what the ancients called
The music of the spheres
Ooh…

Listen close, there’s magic in the air
Hear the notes a-flying, flying everywhere
It’s an ancient art, as old as humankind
Sing your song then move on down the line

I am not a preacher calling judgment down
Just a troubadour traveling town to town
I’m no sorcerer with potions rare and strong
Just an old musician trying to get along
Ooh…

I’m no therapist to heal your hurting soul
Just another traveler on the open road
Standing on this stage
With methods tried and true
Open up your heart, let the music through

Listen close, there’s magic in the air
Hear the notes a-flying, flying everywhere
It’s an ancient art, as old as humankind
Sing your song then move on down the line.
Sing a song then move on down the line.
I’ll sing my song and move on down the line.
Ooh…

This song appears on Tom Chapin's Hold Our Ground CD.

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