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#34 GOD OF THE MESS

by Peter Kearney

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BACKGROUND & INSPIRATION: The title 'God of the Mess' and content of this song were inspired by a conversation with Fr. Paul Hannah. At the time of my visit, Paul was Parish Priest in the Holy Family Parish of Mount Druitt in Western Sydney. It is one of twelve tracks on my CD 'The Common Good'. The version heard here was re-recorded and mastered for the second edition of the CD.
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GOD OF THE MESS
Chorus: God of the mess that we're in,
You still bless us and feel every bump when we fall;
You see the good in our hearts
and you know how we struggle
You fathered and mothered us all.

You see through the eyes of the child on the street
The man on the dole who drinks down defeat
The mother alone - her rent overdue
It's not what you want but it's true. CHORUS

The old man confused, the junkie in gaol,
The baby all bruised- a victim so frail;
Good things go wrong, we try and we fail
Over and over again. CHORUS

But the seasons turn round and wounds they can mend.
A neighbour comes round- you laugh in the end.
You take a deep breath and count up to ten
And start it all over again.

FINAL CHORUS:
God of the mess that we're in,
You still bless us and feel every bump when we fall;
You see the good in our hearts
and you know how we struggle
You fathered and mothered us all.
You fathered and mothered us all.
You fathered and mothered us all.
Oh yes, we know you did -
You fathered and mothered us all.

Words & music by Peter Kearney

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released May 1, 2020
AVAILABLE RESOURCES:
1. 'God of the Mess' is one of twelve tracks on 'The Common Good' CD. Available here: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/356148
2. PDF music (melody, chords and lyrics) for this song and eleven others is included on 'The Common Good' CD-Rom: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/554039
3. PDF music for this song only: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/563066

COPYRIGHT © Peter Kearney. This song is registered with ONE LICENSE, APRA and AMCOS. Church and school licences through 'One License'. E: info@onelicense.net

RECORDING:
Recorded at Abergeldie Studio, Mittagong
Sound engineer - Kenny Miller.
Arranged and produced by Peter Kearney & Kenny Miller.
GUITAR & VOICE: Peter Kearney.
MANDOLIN & VIOLIN: Lindsay Martin

ARTWORK for cover of 'The Common Good' CD - Dorothy Woodward. Visit Dorothy's webpage: peterkearneysongs.com.au/dorothy-woodward-art

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Peter Kearney Mittagong, Australia

Peter Kearney is an Australian songwriter and singer. His early folk-hymns 'Fill My House' & 'The Beatitudes' are internationally known. He has written many other songs of justice and peace, songs for children, and a musical-narrative on St. Francis of Assisi. His published recordings include 153 original songs.

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