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Steady the Hand

from Satchel of Songs by Diane Patterson

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Steady the Hand lyrics

Steady the hand that hovers off the trigger
War is so heavy
Can the people stand back and pray?

We people have a living chance
To end these wars we took and ran
Hold high this natural world alive
Go tend the garden in our minds
Damascus, City of Jasmine
Aleppo, ancient silk cross roads
Again, a war crushes to dust
These cultures five thousand years old

What does this mean, you ask, to pray
It’s to ask for guidance and clear the way
But most to thank this world for life
This mystery beyond our eyes
And if you have a sister,
Can you pray for her safety too
And for her strength and inspiration
In this world riddled with despair
And then, good man, you will have sung
What we can call a prayer

If no one taught you how to live
If no one taught you honor
If indeed someone hurt you instead
Just know you’re always made of earth
And fire brings your heart to birth
These elements don’t judge your life
It’s up to you to make it right

Steady the hand, steady the hand!

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from Satchel of Songs, track released March 8, 2022
Terence HIggins, drums
Todd Sickafoose, bass and sounds
Richard Comeaux, pedal steel
Alice DiMIcele, backing vocals
Diane, guitar, voice

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Diane Patterson Ashland, Oregon

Folkgoddess Diane Patterson sings the world awake with powerful voice and revolutionary lyrics. Her sincere spirit and roots storytelling plant seeds of respect and justice. She’s fueled by music-as-activism and love-as-revolution. Made in New Orleans, Diane’s new 2018 album features Mike Napolitano and Ani DiFranco. ... more

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