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Jonah

from This Time by James & Black

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JONAH
words by B. Black; music by B. James

Sent on a mission to preach the word of God
But he ran the opposite way, didn't believe he was the chosen one
From above the hand of correction. descended below
As the waves of the sea tossed the ship to and fro

The crew of sailors were frightened bad, drew straws to find out why
Just why disaster struck them down – He said “no need for y'all to die”
Confessed he'd run from God, 't was a task he couldn't face but
If they'd throw him now overboard said the storm would fade away

I cry Jonah, Jonah
Shut up in the belly of the whale
For three days and nights in there
He prayed without fail
Lord I'm in trouble – I'm in misery
He heard my cry, set me free
And now my souls at ease

The whale threw up Jonah upon the sandy shore – to spread the word
That in forty days Nineveh would be no more – folk took heed from rich to poor
Dressed in burlap to show repent – “Lord I'm in trouble, lend an ear to my plea.”
He heard my cry set me free. And now my souls at ease.

credits

from This Time, released July 12, 2017
Bella Black – Vocals
Bruce James – Wurlitzer, Vocals
Toon Oomen – Drums
Nicolas Thys – Bass
Mischa Den Haring – Guitar
Fumihito Sugawara – Guitar
Andrea Carozzo – Accordion

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James & Black Earth, Texas

Bruce James and Bella Black joined musical forces in Austin, Texas in 2011 and have been on a mission spreading the word of Guerrilla Soul ever since. The roots of their music definitely spring from the tradition of the Southern Soul from Texas, New Orleans and Memphis, yet they are not a throwback. ... more

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