Christmas In Prison (John Prine Cover)

by Party of the Sun

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“Paradise” (by John Prine) was one of the first songs my Dad and I could play and sing together and I’m sure we are not alone in that. This experience is far from unique and that’s what’s so cool. It’s fun to think about all the campfires and late-night hangs where friends are sitting around singing John Prine. His work and spirit have built shared space, an island of sorts, a place you go with friends and family to connect and remember. We miss him dearly and are grateful for all he gave. - Ethan McBrien of Party of the Sun

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It was Christmas in prison
And the food was real good
We had turkey and pistols
Carved out of wood
And I dream of her always
Even when I don't dream
Her name's on my tongue
And her blood's in my stream
Wait awhile eternity
Old mother nature's got nothing on me
Come to me
Run to me
Come to me, now
We're rolling
My sweetheart
We're flowing
By God
She reminds me of a chess game
With someone I admire
Or a picnic in the rain
After a prairie fire
Her heart is as big
As this whole goddamn jail
And she's sweeter than saccharine
At a drug store sale
Wait awhile eternity
Old mother nature's got nothing on me
Come to me
Run to me
Come to me, now
We're rolling
My sweetheart
We're flowing
By God
The search light in the big yard
Swings round with the gun
And spotlights the snowflakes
Like the dust in the sun
It's Christmas in prison
There'll be music tonight
I'll probably get homesick
I love you
Goodnight
Wait awhile eternity
Old mother nature's got nothing on me
Come to me
Run to me
Come to me, now
We're rolling
My sweetheart
We're flowing
By God

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released November 13, 2020
Written by John Prine (BMI)
Performed by Party of the Sun
Produced by Ethan McBrien (ASCAP) and Rory Hurley (ASCAP)
Mixed and Mastered by Rory Hurley

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Party of the Sun is a folk band from New Hampshire, led by songwriter Ethan McBrien and producer/multi-instrumentalist Rory Hurley.

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