Declan’s Song (The Good Life)

from Joyful Banner Blazing by Maria Dunn

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7. Declan’s Song (The Good Life)
© Maria Dunn, 2004

When your daddy sings you lullabies
Your mommy smiles into your eyes
They cradle you, keep you warm
They're smitten by your tiny form
Then you know it's a good life
Oh it's a good life

There's wonder in the way you move
How every day brings something new
Your personality revealed
Hey baby, you're the real deal
And you know it's a good life
Oh it's a good life

When you're sleeping sound
Or waking loud
Breathing in the world
Your fingers curled
It'll never be the same
Now you’re in the game
And hearts have been unfurled

When your mommy sings you lullabies
Your daddy smiles into your eyes
They cradle you, keep you warm
They're smitten by your tiny form
Then you know it's a good life
Oh it's a good life
Welcome to the good life!

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from Joyful Banner Blazing, released January 29, 2021
© Maria Dunn, 2004
Horns arranged Jeremiah McDade

Maria Dunn vocal
Joel Gray trumpet
Andy Hillhouse acoustic guitar
Solon McDade upright bass
Jeremiah McDade saxophone
Audrey Ochoa trombone

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Maria Dunn Edmonton, Alberta

2022 Juno Winner for Joyful Banner Blazing! A true preserver of the spirit of folk music, 3x Juno-nominated Maria Dunn is often compared to Woody Guthrie for her keen social awareness & unvarnished melodic songs about ordinary people. On 2016 Gathering & 2021 Joyful Banner Blazing, she celebrates the love of family, community, humanity that fires our actions to make the world a better place. ... more

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