Kimuli Jonathan i can only see it as depressing -- the rain falls on the just and unjust alike. it will continue to fall. the crops will grow. injustice shall prevail.
I discovered him rapping and playing Dressed like Freedom on the radio in the Sixties., not knowing who he was. Now I have him on CD, singing and playing his songs-a fabulous writer and musician!
I heard this song for the first time this morning in relation to the present Missouri protests. To my shame, I had never heard of Julius Lester before. Thanks for posting, and for making me aware!
all i can say is WOW!!! put julius lester's name in and found this album (which i have).....one of my first favorite albums. he's amazing....always surprised he's stayed unknown (he must not have cared)....he's better than the best. to boot......YOU have the most awesome taste in music that i have never ever heard. want to take the month off and just go thru all your songs.......thank you soooooo much!!!
See how the rain falls. It falls on the tree where he hung. It falls on the farmer who tied the noose. And on the grave where the last hymn was sung. See how the rain falls. without a sound . It falls on the farmer who locks the barn door. It falls on the churchyard ground. The farmer smiles as he looks at the sky. "Now my corn won't die." The evening passes slowly. He falls asleep by the fire. The rain runs slowly off the roof. Rain is a soft lullabye. In the morning a gentle wind blows Through the corn and the tree in the grove.
Julius Bernard Lester fue un escritor estadounidense de libros para niños y adultos y académico que enseñó durante 32 años en la Universidad de Massachusetts Amherst. Lester también fue un activista de los derechos civiles, fotógrafo y músico que grabó dos álbumes de música folclórica y canciones originales.
Chords : Capo on fourth fret: (Am E an A in bass) See how the rain falls it falls on the tree where he (E) hung it falls (F)on the farmer who tied(Am) the noose and on the grave (Am) where the (E)last hymn was sung(Am) might wanna throw a B7 in there Fdim would sound nice as well or Bdim Intro is something like Astring 3rd fret, 2nd fret, open; Estring 4th fret, Astring Open; Estring Open; 1st Fret, Astring Oped, 3rd, 2nd, open, 2nd, open, Estring 4th Fret, open something like this not exact sorry if thats confusing but should help out
beautiful september song, rainfall and social struggle.
Julius Lester the great.
I did not expect such a voice from an amazing writer
Beautifully sad, beautifully hopeful.
Kimuli Jonathan i can only see it as depressing -- the rain falls on the just and unjust alike. it will continue to fall. the crops will grow. injustice shall prevail.
I discovered him rapping and playing Dressed like Freedom on the radio in the Sixties., not knowing who he was. Now I have him on CD, singing and playing his songs-a fabulous writer and musician!
A beautiful song sung by a beautiful man.
Thanks for sharing and bringing back those wonderful memories!
I heard this song for the first time this morning in relation to the present Missouri protests. To my shame, I had never heard of Julius Lester before. Thanks for posting, and for making me aware!
I was watching Democracy Now when they played this song
MRRabotnik1982 Ditto!!
As was I!
Cheers!
all i can say is WOW!!! put julius lester's name in and found this album (which i have).....one of my first favorite albums. he's amazing....always surprised he's stayed unknown (he must not have cared)....he's better than the best. to boot......YOU have the most awesome taste in music that i have never ever heard. want to take the month off and just go thru all your songs.......thank you soooooo much!!!
Jamie Kalikow thank you!! Enjoy.
Thank you for posting this wonderful music.
See how the rain falls.
It falls on the tree where he hung.
It falls on the farmer who tied the noose.
And on the grave where the last hymn was sung.
See how the rain falls. without a sound .
It falls on the farmer who locks the barn door.
It falls on the churchyard ground.
The farmer smiles as he looks at the sky.
"Now my corn won't die."
The evening passes slowly.
He falls asleep by the fire.
The rain runs slowly off the roof.
Rain is a soft lullabye.
In the morning a gentle wind blows
Through the corn and the tree in the grove.
Thank you.
My pleasure
Julius Bernard Lester fue un escritor estadounidense de libros para niños y adultos y académico que enseñó durante 32 años en la Universidad de Massachusetts Amherst. Lester también fue un activista de los derechos civiles, fotógrafo y músico que grabó dos álbumes de música folclórica y canciones originales.
Chords :
Capo on fourth fret: (Am E an A in bass) See how the rain falls it falls on the tree where he (E) hung it falls (F)on the farmer who tied(Am) the noose and on the grave (Am) where the (E)last hymn was sung(Am) might wanna throw a B7 in there Fdim would sound nice as well or Bdim
Intro is something like Astring 3rd fret, 2nd fret, open; Estring 4th fret, Astring Open; Estring Open; 1st Fret, Astring Oped, 3rd, 2nd, open, 2nd, open, Estring 4th Fret, open something like this not exact
sorry if thats confusing but should help out
Very sad Song 😭
I am still crying ...
I am still crying ...
I have to hear this...thanks school
Go educate yourself
Be a little respectful for the tales and art of the oppressed
I fell in love with this song. I looked for the lyrics on the internet. Couldn't find it. Does anyone have it?
I've added the lyrics , if it helps . I stand corrected .
Relatable, my corn also died :(