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Written and recorded as the last track for the 12 Hour Recording Project. Engineered by Michael Crittenden at Mackinaw Harvest studios.
Project band included:
Dominic John Davis (bass),
Samuel Seth Bernard (guitar),
Drew Howard (steel & mandolin),
Michael VanHouten (drums),
Rachael Davis (vocals),
Michael Crittenden (keys),
May Erlewine (vocals)
lyrics
Mama can you tell me please
something that's puzzling me?
Just a simple question, just a simple need
Tel me where do you keep your joy?
Joy where do you keep your joy?
Mama tell me.
Joy sweet, sweet joy,
oh glory be.
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Joy where do you keep your joy?
Mama tell me.
Joy sweet, sweet joy,
oh glory be.
Mama that's alright by me
But can you tell me please
Why the answer to my question is still eluding me
Tell me where do you keep your joy
Joy where do you keep your joy?
Mama tell me.
Joy sweet, sweet joy,
oh glory be.
My joy is not a mystery
It's everywhere I happen to be
A simple question and my simple reply
Oh my do I keep my joy.
Joy where do you keep your joy?
Mama tell me.
Joy sweet, sweet joy,
oh glory be.
Joy where do you keep your joy?
Mama tell me.
Joy sweet, sweet joy,
oh glory be.
credits
released December 31, 2011
Ralston Bowles & May Erelwine
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