The Banjo Is a Gift

Lyrics

I don’t care much for the shiny and new
I prefer the old tried and true
With cracks in the finish and dust on the strings
I love to hear how that old banjo sings

So dig through the attic and under the bed
Down in the basement and out in the shed
I’m looking for a Vega with a 12 inch pot
Meet me in the morning and show me what you got

I met him on a Sunday right around noon
Said he had a banjo begging for a tune
We talked about freedom, talked about the War
We talked about singing with the old Doukhobors

So dig through the attic and under the bed
Down in the basement and out in the shed
I’m looking for a Vega with a 12 inch pot
Meet me in the morning and show me what you got

We opened up the case to the treasure inside
Tuned up the 5 string, tightened up the hide
Song started playing and the heavens did part
The banjo is a gift to a lonely heart

So dig through the attic and under the bed
Down in the basement and out in the shed
I’m looking for a Vega with a 12 inch pot
Meet me in the morning and show me what you got