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Justin Kirk - Christmas in Prison

from A Blue State of Christmas by Various Artists

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"I was stumped to pick a song when Theo suggested 'Christmas in Prison'. On my first listen, it instantly resonated with me. Mr Prine writes about a Christmas spent alone in prison -- while he tries to make the best of the holiday, his longing for his love never leaves him. Definitely a blue song for Christmas."- Justin Kirk

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It was Christmas in prison and the food was real good
We has turkey and pistols carved out of wood
I dream of her always even when I don't dream
Her name's on my tongue and her blood's in my strings

Wait a while eternity
Old Mother Nature's got nothin' on me
Come to me, run to me, come to me now
I'm rollin' my sweetheart
I'm flowin' by God

She reminds me of a chess game with someone I admire
Or a picnic in the rain after a prairie fire
Her heart is as big as this whole goddamn jail
And she's sweeter than saccharine at a drug store sale

Wait a while eternity
Old Mother Nature's got nothin' on me
Come to me, run to me, come to me now
I'm rollin' my sweetheart
I'm flowin' by God

The search light in the big yard turns 'round with the gun
And spotlights the snowflakes like the dust in the sun
It's Christmas in prison there'll be music tonight
I'll probably get homesick, I love you, Good night

Wait a while eternity
Old Mother Nature's got nothin' on me
Come to me, run to me, come to me now
I'm rollin' my sweetheart
I'm flowin' by God

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from A Blue State of Christmas, released November 28, 2017
Originally written and performed by: John Prine
Performed by: Justin Kirk ( (guitar, harmonica, lead vocals) and Theo Boguszewski (fiddle)

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The Hoover Dam Collective is a group of young artists based in Brooklyn, NY, who are particularly interested in making work that crosses the boundaries of traditional art disciplines. The Collective was founded in 2009 at SUNY Purchase College. The HDC produces performances in and around New York City, which feature collaboration between music, dance, film, theater, comedy, and visual art. ... more

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