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Leonard's Secret Chord

from Wrinkles and Scars by JAMES GORDON

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Leonard Cohen's famous 'Hallelujah' begins with a reference to David's search for a 'secret chord'- This song outlines James' belief that we're all looking for a key to unlock the secrets of this mysterious world.

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Painters and poets, philosophers and kings
Looking to the cosmos for the same things
Rebels and angels, singers, and dancers
Everybody’s out there looking for answers
We’re all looking for, we’re all looking for
Leonard’s secret chord

Some are looking inward,into their troubled souls
Some are looking for wisdom in the ancient scrolls
Some are looking to the heavens, some look beneath their feet
Some are looking in the dumpsters for something to eat
We’re all looking for, we’re all looking for
Leonard’s secret chord

A chord to transform your song and cut through
The mire and the muck, until it rings true
That will lift up your chorus and make it divine
So that when you sing it the stars align

Some say you’ll never find it if you overthink it
Or that there’s a magic potion, you just have to drink it
As for me I know where I want to start
Diving deep into your bottomless heart
We’re all looking for, we’re all looking for
Leonard’s secret chord.

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from Wrinkles and Scars, released March 2, 2024

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JAMES GORDON Guelph, Ontario

James Gordon is a Canadian songwriter/playwright/musician/producer/author and community activist. Co-founder of the legendary Canadian folk trio Tamarack, He’s released 40 albums in 40 years!
His newest release on Borealis Records- "the Heritage Hall Sessions" has been very well received world-wide. James Moonlights as a CIty Councillor in his hometown of Guelph, Ontario. www.jamesgordon.ca ... more

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