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Small Comforts

from The Rhythm of the Earth by Michael Jantzen

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lyrics

He walked right up to me on that cold December night
I was riding on the music, had no clue of his plight
Eyes rimmed with regret and all his resolve spent
He was trying hard to salvage a day he’d rather forget
I could hear it in his voice, he was trying to walk that line
The most honest thing I'd heard in a long time
Begging change for small comforts on that cold December night
Begging change for small comforts on that cold December night

A little rest for the weary, shelter from the rain
Small comforts in the dead of night to ease the pain

Oh it might've been the music or the sorrow in his eyes
Got me digging in my pockets, found enough for just one pint
As we both walked on in, I saw him get his second wind
In the valley of the shadow he just saw around the bend
When his hands found that lager, he was in for a surprise
The Sunday night blues took a load off his mind
Small comforts a plenty on that cold December night
Small comforts a plenty on that cold December night

A little rest for the weary, shelter from the rain
Small comforts in the dead of night to ease the pain

I thought about his smile as I made my way back home
Of the weight he must carry all on his own
Maybe what he needed was me to listen for a while
But $5.80, it was easier, than hearing how hard he tries
Oh I could've felt the better man, like I was in the know
But really we're just walking the same road
Oh what if it was my hope sitting on death row?
God only knows the small comforts I hold

A little rest for the weary, shelter from the rain
Come and listen for a while and share your name
Small comforts a plenty on this cold December night
Small comforts a plenty on this cold December night

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from The Rhythm of the Earth, released January 1, 2022

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Michael Jantzen Abbotsford, British Columbia

Fraser Valley recording artist, Michael Jantzen, carves out his own space between folk and country. He has a gift for weaving introspection into poetic narrative and stick-in-your head melodies.

Combining his nuanced baritone and delicate guitar playing, he creates a distinct brand of roots music inlaid with rich imagery and personal stories.
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