Part of a concept album where I write a song from the perspective of one of the people in each chapter of the book of Mark.
Mark 11 (Merchants)
(Guitar 2 plays E9 A7sus A7)
E Bm A G
This may be house of prayer
But why can’t we make a dime?
We’ve got a good thing going here
Been running quite some time
Just who does he think he is
Coming in and tearing up this place?
We got another crazy zealot here
Huh, What a disgrace
A7 G#7 G7 G#7
Our doves have flown the coop
A7 G#7 G7 G#7
Our coins have hit the floor
A7 G#7 G7 G#7 A7 B7
Who’s the one really making a mess of this sacred temple court?
You know we’ve workin’ hard
To carve out this niche
Oh, I’ll expect you to pay for those
They’re two silvers each
Why can’t you leave us alone
You can still pray if you want
Why don’t we all agree
To a peaceful detente
@metalfoot Mar 2022
First off, what a cool idea for a concept album.
Second, great use of perspective.
Third, great chord selection and wonderful groove.
Cheers!