The Christmas Carol Project Song of the Week: On the Wings of the Wind

The Christmas Carol Project is made up of an extremely talented cast of Edmonton-based musicians who have created a collection of songs written from the perspectives of each character in this beloved Christmas fable. Leading up to the show’s opening at The Cultch December 17 & 18, we are posting a song from the project.

This week’s song is On the Wings of the Wind by Kevin Cook. Click here to listen >> On The Wings Of The Wind

About Kevin Cook:

Kevin Cook, a long, lean guitar picker from Alberta conjures up his own brand of raw folk voodoo.  Critics unanimously agree, Cook’s obvious ace is his lyrics. From haunting ballads to edgy country blues his songs often reflect his western roots. Cook tours as a solo artist as well as working with a rockin’ four piece band. Recently he’s been exploring the world of film, scoring the music for the documentary “One More Mile”. His new recording “Calahoo” has just been released. Here are the lyrics to Kevin’s song:

ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND

Yeah, its me, your old partner
I suppose I look a mess
I’ve been doing some hard traveling
seven years without a rest

On the wings of the wind,
On the wings of the wind,
I’ve been doing some hard traveling
seven years without a rest

Yeah, its me, you better believe it
if you want to escape my fate
I’ve made my bed now, I’m lying in it
For you its still not too late

Oh, these chains, oh, these chains
Oh, these chains feel like the weight of the world

Yeah, its me, I’m here to warn you
three ghosts will come to haunt you
listen close my old friend
Its your last chance to make amends

My time is gone
I’m disappearing
you won’t be seeing me no more

On the wings of the wind, on the wings of the wind
I’ve been doing some hard traveling
On the wings of the wind

© 1996 Kevin Cook

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