Joanna Newsom (born Joanna Caroline Newsom on 18 January 1982 in California) is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, and actress. Newsom was classically trained on the harp in her youth, and began her musical career as a keyboardist in 2002 in the San Francisco-based indie band The Pleased.
Newsom started taking piano lessons at a very early age and played for a couple of years, but switched to the harp at seven. Her approach to the harp
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BbEbFBb Hey hey hey, the end is near! Gm On a good day, EbDmEb you can see the end from here. BbBb/G But I won't turn back, now, GmEb though the way is clear; BbGmBbFBb I will stay for the remainder.
I saw a life, and I called it mine. I saw it, drawn so sweet and fine, and I had begun to fill in all the lines, right down to what we'd name her.
Our nature does not change by will. In the winter, 'round the ruined mill, the creek is lying, flat and still; it is water, though it's frozen.
So, 'cross the years, and miles, and through, on a good day, you can feel my love for you. Will you leave me be, so that we can stay true to the path that you have chosen?