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Sandford Avenue

from When I Stayed Home by JAMES GORDON

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A tribute to James' father Don Gordon. In his final years, suffering from dementia, Don would retreat into the safety of his childhood

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As your memories fade away
It won’t be long now
Only one seems to remain
It won’t be long now
Of a place you left so far behind
It won’t be long now
Before this terror stole your mind
It won’t be long now

You’re going home to Sandford Avenue
Home, where your mother waits for you

You can play the day away
It won’t be long now
Don’t you worry you can stay
It won’t be long now
You’ll be safe in Greenwood Park
It won’t be long now
Till the streetlights come on at dark
It won’t be long now

Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing
Onward, the sailors cry
Carry the lad that's born to be King
Over the sea to Skye
Though the waves leap, soft shall ye sleep
Ocean's a royal bed.
Rocked in the deep, Flora will keep
Watch by your weary head.

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from When I Stayed Home, released July 14, 2021
James Gordon played everything, with guest vocalist Tannis Slimmon

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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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