David Mallett plays folk songs founded on his experiences of New England but tackling current global issues. The song structures are simple without being trite and direct without being rude. He is able to evoke beauty in a way which is violently moving.
He performed first age 10 as a child duo with his brother. He flirted with Nashville in the 1970's but the glitzy country scene didn't fit his approach or priorities. More recently he has developed a raw edge which gives his songs even more impact.
¡Cuatro años de duro trabajo!Este mes de mayo cumplimos cuatro años al aire. Seguimos trabajando en la difusión de este maravilloso instrumento, ¡gracias por participar en nuestra historia!
[Verse 1] GCG He was stranded in some tiny town on fair Prince Edward Isle D waiting for a ship to come and find him CDGC A one-horse place a friendly face some coffee and a tiny trace GDG of fiddling in the distance far behind him
[Verse 2]
GCG A dime across the counter then a shy hello a brand new friend D A walk along the street in the wintry weather CDGC A yellow light an open door a welcome friend there's room for more GDG And then they're standing there inside together
[Verse 3]
DCG He said I've heard that tune before somewhere but I can't remember when DCEm Was it on some other friendly shore or did I hear it on the wind GDCG Was it written on the sky above I think I heard it from someone I love CDG but I never heard it sound so sweet since then
[Verse 4] GCG Now his feet begin to tap a little boy says I'll take your hat D He's caught up in the magic of her smile CDGC And leap the heart inside him went and off across the floor he sent GDG his clumsy body graceful as a child
[Verse 5]
DCG He said there's magic in the fiddler's arm there's magic in this town DCEm There's magic in the dancers' feet and the way they put them down GDCG People smiling everywhere boots and ribbons locks of hair CDG and laughter and old blue suits and Easter gowns
[Verse 6]
GCG Now the sailor's gone the room is bare the old piano's sitting there D someone's hat's left hanging on the rack CDGC And empty chairs the wooden floor that feels the touch of shoes no more GDG awaiting for the dancers to come back
[Verse 7]
DCG And the fiddle's in the closet of some daughter of the town DCEm The strings are broke and the bow is gone and the cover's buttoned down GDCG But sometimes on December nights when the air is cold and the wind is right CDG There's a melody that passes through this town
DCG And the fiddle's in the closet of some daughter of the town DCEm The strings are broke and the bow is gone and the cover's buttoned down GDCG But sometimes on December nights when the air is cold and the wind is right CDG There's a melody that passes through this town