“Father’s House”
Written by Miranda Dawn
Recorded by Dawn and Hawkes Family Band
Miranda Dawn: vocals, acoustic guitar
Chris Hawkes: vocals, acoustic guitar
Chico Oropeza: mandolin
Zeke Benenate: upright bass
Recorded live without overdubs, at the home of Chico Oropeza (Miranda’s Dad)
Engineering, mix, cover by Chris Hawkes
Video/cinematography by Jeff Arnold
“Fathers House” by Miranda Dawn
In my Father’s house
Music on the radio
Bluegrass to Blues and
Country Western to Zydeco
Songs in these walls here
Love all around
Safe and sound in my Father’s house
The windows, they’re open wide
Summer sun is setting low
Pulling up the driveway from
The day selling snow cones
Momma’s in the kitchen
Calling out his name
The lights on in the office where
He rests at the end of each day
And each night I fall asleep
To the sound of guitar strings
Melodies from long ago
If I was lucky I’d hear him sing
Sing one for Momma
Sing one for me
Sing one for Sister
The whole family
Tell all your stories
And let the music pour out
Safe and sound in my Father’s house
In my Father’s house
Music on the radio
Bluegrass to Blues and
Country Western to Zydeco
Songs in these walls here
Love all around
Safe and sound in my Father’s house