Musical Key - Cowboy Junkies

My mother sang the sweetest melody

Although she never sang in a musical key

I’d hear her through the house

My name called out loud

My mother sang the sweetest melody

My mother’s hands were always cool and soft

And like her eyes they would caress with every touch

She would listen to my chatter

As if every word I spoke mattered

She’d hold me close and whisper in my ear

She’d say, «girl you are a part of me

I have made you strong

When you grow up and are on your own

Remember to win them with your song»

My father sang in perfect harmony

And though he never sang in a musical key

You could hear him when he’d enter the house

The kiss he’d give my Ma

My father sang in perfect harmony

My father’s words were always sure and clear

And like his presence they would rid me of my fears

When I crawled up on his knees

I was safe as I could be

He’d hold me tight and whisper in my ear

He’d say, «girl you are a part of me

I have made you strong

When you grow up and are on your own

Remember to win them with your song»

My mother sang in perfect harmony

Although she never sang in a musical key