#bluegrass #country #political The first verse came to me very quickly, and I just took the same structure and kept at it. I thought it could be a good vehicle for some bluegrass-style country playing. Unfortunately, my idea of changing keys all the time got a bit sloppy, but I think the spirit of the song is there.

This is a somewhat elaborate production for me- rhythm guitar, then vocal, then bass, then mandolin (for those 'chop chords') then finally harmonica for the solo.

People come from here, people come from there People come from just about everywhere Some folks cross distances others wouldn’t dare People come from here people come from there

People cross borders, at first they’re just a guest My people set out east, your people set out west Everyone thought their people were the best People cross borders, at first they’re just a guest

People look different, people are all the same Everybody plays that “blame-the-other” game People wanna stay dry when caught out in the rain People look different… people are the same

People draw the lines, people guard the gate People seeking safety, to try to change their fate Hoping love is stronger, stronger than hate People draw the lines, people guard the gate

People and their passages, its all been seen before Some folks let them in, some folks shut the door When people know each other, there seems to be less war People and their passages, its all been seen before