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Captive's Choice

from Let There Be Love by Peter Sando

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    The third solo release from Peter Sando, singer/writer from
    60’s classic psych group Gandalf, brings us 12 new original
    songs. Highlights are Captive’s Choice, which examines the
    phenomenon of white children captured by Native Americans
    at a young age and assimilating into their culture; and The
    Beginning of the End, a stark warning to future generations of
    the consequences of income inequality and climate denial. Also
    featured is a stunning tribute to songwriter Tim Hardin, cowritten
    with Jack McMahon (bandcamp.com/jackmcmahon).

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lyrics

And alas, I have found you my long lost child
how I’ve feared and fretted dear daughter
See my loving eyes and outstretched hand
oh won’t you come home with your mother

I do not remember your loving eyes
though you say that i am your daughter
and now I am one with my husband you see
and I wish to be with no other

But they burned our house and stole our horses
they tortured and murdered your father
They dragged you away in a burlap sack
took you away from your mother

Oh so many memories the years have erased
tho’ your face i fain would remember
I only know now of my children three
and I wish to be with no other

And who is this man who stands at your side,
who is this person dear daughter
tell him we’ve won at Bushy Run
you are free to come home with your mother

Behold a chief of the Delaware
true, brave and handsome
He has taken me and protected me
I cannot comply with your ransom

Oh what have they done to you Mary my dear
your face and fingers all weathered
And what are these colors you wear on your skin
your hair all braided and feathered

We work each day in the sun and THE wind
gathering food together
and I’m proud of the colors I wear on my skin
my hair all braided and feathered

Come hither my dear let me take you back
back to the life you were livin’
your clothes shall be clean and plate be full
your bed shall be warm with white linen

I would rather sleep ‘neath the open sky
and feel the Great Spirit above me
These are my people and this is my home
I must stay with my husband who loves me

Oh don’t you remember the cottonwood tree
where you laughed and played with your brother
where the breezes blew and the dandelions grew
by a cabin that sits by the water

I do not remember a cottonwood tree
or a cabin that sits by the water
I only know of my children three
BUT you say that I have a brother

And alas I have found you my long lost child
how I’ve feared and fretted dear daughter
Now won’t you remember the song I sang
so sweetly to you and your brother

So sing me oh sing me the song you sang
so sweetly to me and my brother
Oh yes, I remember your lullaby song
Rock me oh rock me to slumber
Mother, rock me to slumber

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from Let There Be Love, released December 25, 2015
Acoustic Guitar: Peter Sando

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Peter Sando Ringwood, New Jersey

Peter Sando emerged in the late 60's from the band Gandalf, formerly the Rahgoos. The GANDALF album was released on Capitol in 1969 and has become a psychedelic classic. Peter also sang lead on two singles as the Barracuda on RCA, including "The Dance at St. Francis" which charted briefly in 1968. Peter continues to write, record and perform throughout the New York/New Jersey area folk circuit. ... more

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