Three Saints Riding

[Ray Brookes]

One day three saints took that road out of town
Left the bewildered herd back there in the dust
Left that sacred, consecrated hallowed ground
Made that call between sympathy and disgust
Three saints riding.

True faith the domain of idealists
So many phoney leaders to follow
A thin line between the cynics and realists
Today's trends gone by tomorrow
Three saints riding.

Leaving this town behind
The milk-bars, the stores and the school
Hope and Charity mounted on sleek stallions, mind
Faith riding a drunken mule.

One day they'll go back to that old outback town
The lure of the past is sometimes strange
Maybe some beliefs have turned upside down
But there again maybe nothing's changed
Three saints riding.

[kenny mac]

Brilliant song Ray, lovethe piano  work,is that you?
Excellent all round sound.
Top class

[Lurker]

A deep and slightly dark lyric riding a beautiful light melody. The contrast is haunting. I had to read back through the lyrics to make sure of what I was hearing.

Wow. I really like this.

[TPB]

Never disappoint vocals with the key work really set the song off
Tim

[Mike_S]

A deep and slightly dark lyric riding a beautiful light melody. The contrast is haunting. I had to read back through the lyrics to make sure of what I was hearing.

Wow. I really like this.

Me too. To me your lyrics and music share top billing here as they do on a lot of your tunes. Some very good lyrics, a real air of mystery, not quite sure what's happening but I want to know more! As usual some lovely chords and some surprises in there. Super.

Mike

[hardlock]

Another wonderful song Ray! Very moving and thoughtful lyrics and the music sets it off nicely. Fine playing as always!

[Blooby]

I always look forward to your posts. They are so next level.

Beautiful chords and lyrics. Humbled.

Great space in this one. Really mature songwriting.

Blooby

[DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee]

Hi ray, good to hear another song. Always love your piano playing. It sounds so good. I like the chord progressions. Lovely vocals mate and amazing lyrics too.

[Johnbee]

Beautiful tune.  Love the minimalistic approach with just the piano & vocal.

  John B

[karl1171]

Well played, interesting song. You've got great sound on here.