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Garrett Kirby. Susan Veit Heslin : Bill White - The Turning Wind

from State of the Heart 3 by Bill White and Friends

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the plague broke out in florence
they put you on the road to rome
you fell sick in sienna
and were embedded there alone
till the inquisition found you
tried to force you from your bed
called you a malingerer
threatened you with arrest

when old threads are separated
the weaving will begin
i see a new day coming
i feel the turning wind

Dont mention Copernicus
Never, dont do it
They questioned you a hundred times
Will you ever get through it?
Why wont the pope let you go home
Dont tell me he hasnt the clout
You are no enemy of the church
There must be some way out

when old threads are separated
the weaving will begin
i see a new day coming
i feel the turning wind

Did you write everything in this book?
The inquisition asked
Every word of it, you answered,
That was my task
but you cannot defend it
as it goes against scripture
but we shall allow you to discuss it
As you would any picture

when old threads are separated
the weaving will begin
i see a new day coming
i feel the turning wind

why sacrifice yourself
when they wont accept the proof
that the sun is stationary
and the earth moves
defend your intentions
make your amends
make a plea for mercy
put it all to an end

when old threads are separated
the weaving will begin
i see a new day coming
i feel the turning wind

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from State of the Heart 3, released September 23, 2023
Music by: Garrett Kirby
Lyrics by: Bill White
Sung by: Susan Heslin

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