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Listening To The Wind

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(Em) A legend that the sailors told
Tales shared from long ago
(C) Secrets that are captured in the (Em) air

(Em) It comes to you from far way
Whispered roars that fade away
(C) Answers that are carried on the (Em) breeze
Only (C) heard, listening to the (Em) wind

(Em) It takes a somewhat special ear
It’s true that doubters cannot hear
The (C) stories there a waiting to be (Em) told

(Em) And I can hear them calling now
Honestly, I don’t know how
A (C) sailor’s fate unfolds in front of (Em) me
I can (C) see, listening to the (Em) wind

(Em) I can hear the angels sing
The bravest souls still sailing
Never (C) to return another (Em) day

(Em) Storms and trouble calling me
All those sailors lost at sea
And then, (C) peace comes in the (Em) end
In the (C) air, listening to the (Em) wind

Copyright © 2012 Greg Connor

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Colleen Dillon said

And this is my first encounter with this one... love the driving rhythm on this... and that whistle - wow!!!

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terrysongs said

perfect Greg song I do really like this.

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Justin Otter Guy said

The most beautiful, gorgeous Sea Shanty I've ever hear. So haunting, chilling, gripping... I'm in awe. The instrumentation, the melody -- you're a marvelous talent. Too real! Wow -- just wow!

Guest said

Morning Greg, Stopped by to hear the Greg Connor set. These are great tunes. Thanks, Steve

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Gene Eric Mann said

I hope you don't mind if I slap a track of acoustic lead guitar to this. Four bars into this and I was swiftly adjusting the tuning on my new Yamaha, and then... well, keep an eye and ear on your email.

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FDR said

Great song!

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terrysongs said

Fables and folklore love and desire finding and loosing whispers of ages and eons

Guest said

Liked this track

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Roger M. Harris said

Ok messed up there, a magical song... this should have been first comment !!!

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Greg Connor said

@Richard L. Aceves. Thanks for asking. The instrumental break is a High D and a Low D Irish Whistle.

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richardlaceves said

really fine,, is that both a penny whistle and flute?

Guest said

Captures the feel of the lyrics beautifully.

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Heavenz said

great voice..your music reminds me of something,

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launched said

Digging your music right away! The vocals are incredible, and sound great even on PC speakers - Wow! And a well crafted tune to boot!

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BogStomp said

Really enjoyed this song, fine job Greg.

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Wildgeas Music said

Real good Greg. Perfect track man.

Guest said

Very lovely track!

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Buck Erpestad said

I think I remember saying once, about one of your other songs, that it was the best one yet. Now I am forced to change my mind. This is really good all the way around - lyrics, melody, arrangement, instrumentation - great job Greg.

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jip said

Lovely song Greg - :)

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Andrew Russe said

Oh it's just fab. You've actually got me singing along on this one. Doesn't happen too often - I'm usually sat hear listening and thinking, but this one had me singing out loud.

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Andrew Russe said

OH WOW!! I saw this arrive the other day but didn't have time to listen. Then I saw the reaction it was getting, so I thought, ooo he must have hit the spot with this one... I've been saving it up for the right moment lol (7.45 am on sunny saturday at the start of two weeks off - that'll do!) And WOW! You've definitely hit the spot. Love it.

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Robert Palomo said

Reminiscent of Neil Young and certainly as good a song as just about any of his. Never did like his voice though. Yours works well with this tune and instrumentation.

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thetworegs said

Excellent ....thoroughly enjoyed......

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terrysongs said

Makes me lonesome, and stirs my wonder lust. I see visions of Walt Whitman

Guest said

Man, This sweet. I sure wish there was a site that featured Story songs like this! Best new song in ages. Love the that low Irish pipe sound. I does not remind me of anyone but Greg Connor. 5 stars

Guest said

Is that a mandolin in the background? Oh this is wonderful!

Guest said

Such a great song Greg! Love the addition of the whistle and the flute sounding like the wind, fabulous! Lovely

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JR James said

Im glad to hear this music is alive and well. It reminds me of Gordon Lightfoot.

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Ron said

I love the minor feel...great stuff Greg...with a little electric it could remind me of early Traffic!!!!! think "40 Thousand Headmen"

Guest said

Well, now that's a huge winner. I'll sign up for. This! So, real. You are a most talented man, Faved,Faved, Faved. I am listening

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