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Switching On the Lights

by Hal Lefferts

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Switching On The Lights

I’m not sure anymore, but I used to believe
That we could survive most anything
But the way it’s looking now you’ve got to wonder if we’ll last that long
Democracy, hypocrisy, the cries of the needy
And we all wind up in the grip of the greedy
Do we really think we can go on like this
Do we really think we can go on
Do we really think we can go on like this
Do we really think we can go on

Chorus:
I’m not sure anymore but the halo is fading
There’s so much fear and darkness all around
And while we were sleeping
The Devil come creeping
Creeping into our house
Into our house…

Tiptoe through two lips talking, mindless words set armies walking
Everybody trying to grab what they can take
Synagogue, temple, mosque and church, only seem to make things worse
Between God and Man there lies a sea of pain
These bloody ships of war will never cross
Between God and Man there lies a sea of pain
Religion that teach war will never cross

Chorus…

Now some people tell me the music’s okay, but the words I say are too much
They tell me that I’m preaching, when in fact I’m only reaching
For my brothers and sisters who feel the same way
Tell me do you hear me calling out to you
Do you hear me calling
Tell me do you hear me calling out to you
Do you hear me calling
Talk to me
Come talk to me

Chorus…

That’s why I’m going ‘round the house
Turning on every light
Little lights, Big lights
Turning on every light
Switching on the Lights
‘Cuz we gotta wake up
Open your eyes and slap your face
And wake up…

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released February 20, 2017
Guitar, vocals, percussion: Hal Lefferts
Guitar: Marshall Lefferts
Bass: Dan O'Niell

Words and Music by Hal Lefferts

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Hal Lefferts Salisbury, Connecticut

With changes brought on by a pandemic and the onset of some hand problems, now I mostly play music on my porch for the bears and the owls. There's all kind of hootin' going on. I hope these songs find a warm place in your heart. Thanks for listening.

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