The Lord Hath Taken Away

by APRIL MOON

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A whimsical prairie look at a few of life’s hardships as told through stories passed down from Jaime’s Grandma Irene who grew up just after the Great Depression in Saskatchewan, at the heart of Canada’s mid-west.

This track will be on our upcoming album - due out Nov 4

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Left my Mama's cabin that night
Before I knew the smell of the river
Papa played his fiddle for me
Round the stove for my sisters three
Raven started singing Papa's song
Well oh, oh, come on down
Down to the chapel to pray with me
The lord hath taken away

Sent to the witch of ol' Moose Jaw town
To the granary with the house all built around
The crone she rolled them bones for me
Told me curses come in threes
That night lightning struck her to the ground
Well oh, oh, gather near
Gather near the blaze my friend
The lord hath taken away

Away, away, the lord hath taken away
Away, away, the lord hath taken away

Saw his face at the old town hall dance
Flawless grace in his movement
Fell in love but it was too late
He hopped aboard the westbound freight
To pick that BC fruit so far away
Well oh, oh, sit and sigh
Dream he'll find his girl again
The lord hath taken away

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released October 7, 2022
Lyrics by Jaime April
Music by Jaime April and Jason Moon
Fiddle by Laura Macmillan

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APRIL MOON Liverpool, UK

Boot-stompin' Canadiana / alt-country

New single 'Happy Place'

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Jaime April & Jason Moon (APRIL MOON) hail from the prairies of Saskatchewan but left the ol' family farm to seek fame and fortune. Travelling around in their campervan (The Clubhouse), they play music across the Northwest and wherever chicken wings are found. ... more

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Castle Hotel

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May 22

Inspire Community Cafe

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Aug 9

Birk's Farm

Sedbergh, UK

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