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The Ballad of John Allen Chau Lyrics by Songs About Rivers

Canton and Field

2022

[Verse 1]
The Milky Way above
Like God himself was guiding us
From Coast Guard and the Navy Patrols
Paddle in a criminal’s wake
With gifts from centuries away
Sun rising on Satan’s last stranglehold
[Chorus]
And you might think I’m crazy, in all of this
But I’ve got clarity, I’ve found the gold
[Verse 2]
The beach started to stir
My calling true to the Earth
I’d been chosen long before the screams
I sang my song back
I sang louder while my paddle sat
I prayed, and I pushed on
[Chorus]
And you might think I’m crazy, in all of this
But I’ve got clarity, I’ve found the gold
[Verse 3]
Picking up a bow
Holding it close to their sides
I am scared but I know, that he is strong
And when they started to fly
I said I don’t want to die
Who is going to tell them, when I'm gone
[Chorus]
And you might think I’m crazy, in all of this
But I’ve got clarity, I’ve found the gold
[Outro]
And as he fell
Pierced by an arrow
Thin metal through his book and skin
He was screaming his name
To no comprehension
And Xhosa
It can’t help everywhere
It won’t make this fog clear
It can’t make you right
It won’t help them hear
So if they don’t
Want to welcome you
If they won’t listen to you
Wipe the dust of your boots
And leave
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Songs About Rivers

Songs About Rivers

About “The Ballad of John Allen Chau” by Songs About Rivers

Read the complete lyrics to "The Ballad of John Allen Chau" by Songs About Rivers from the album "Canton and Field" in 2022. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Indie Folk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock.

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"The Ballad of John Allen Chau" is credited to Songs About Rivers. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Ballad of John Allen Chau" appears on "Canton and Field" in 2022.

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