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Dorothy

by Jason J. Bush

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“Dorothy”
Song written for the Schlueter family
in memory of their beloved Mother
Dorothy Schlueter

lyrics

brothers and sisters
running around
from a family as big
as your average small town
making sunshine from clouds
pulling smiles out of frowns
she learned to work wonders
making ups out of downs

Dorothy
you put your heart and your soul
into all
a lifetime of healing
Dorothy
how could you know that
your life would mean so
much to so many
Dorothy

farming was hard work
but that was not her fate
first of her family
to graduate
high school to nursing
and working so late
raising nine children
putting food on their plates

Dorothy
she read meditations
and prayed in the mornings
next to her window
Dorothy
danced to the blues
that her husband would play
on the piano
Dorothy

broken old dresser
from a local antique
she saw potential
for something unique
strip off the varnish
sand the rough edges round
slap on a new coat
for a fresh hand me down

Dorothy
you planted seeds that
would grow into life
out in the garden
Dorothy
laughing out loud
with joy and so proud
holding the children
Dorothy

forty years sober
she’d seen it all
she helped those to stand
if they started to fall
she took every step
no worry too small
if you needed a sponsor
she was on call

Dorothy
she wore a bergère hat
trimmed with ribbons
and flowers on sunday
Dorothy
called to the task
as a shepherdess
she gave her love freely
Dorothy

so it’s
Calling all spirits
calling all souls
there’s room for you here
at the watering hole
Calling all spirits
calling all souls
come back to the source
the watering hole
Calling all spirits
calling all souls
there’s room for you here
at the watering hole
Calling all spirits
calling all souls
come back to the source
the watering hole

Dorothy
how could you know that
your life would mean so
much to so many
Dorothy

credits

released July 31, 2020
Lyrics and music by Jason Bush
Written and recorded in the month of June, 2020

Additional musical arrangements:
Delia Bush - Vocal parts
Francis Bush - Clarinet parts
Jared Rush - Keyboard parts
JT Bates - Drum parts
Matthew Moss - Bass parts


Music Produced by Jason Bush
Executive producer: Carl Schlueter
Mixed by Matthew Moss

Musicians:
Jason Bush: Lyrics, Guitars and Vocals
Delia Bush: Vocal
Francis Bush: Clarinet
Jared Rush: Grand Piano, Wurlitzer and keys
JT Bates: Drums
Matthew Moss: Bass

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Jason Bush Minneapolis, Minnesota

Songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist. Mostly known for my band "Mango Jam" in Minneapolis MN. Mango Jam recorded 4 CDs through the 90s, two of which were on Shanachie Entertainment as it was called in that time. Currently i am writing and abundance of material and plan to be releasing the music as it comes out. My influences are far too many to list. Hero: JohnPrine ... more

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