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Don't Build Your House On My Bones

from I'll Be There by Alan Moberg

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Written by Alan Moberg to help support protests when plans were made to build a house on First Nations' burial grounds at Grace Islet. An upswell of support caused the plans to be stopped. This song features many performers from BC's musical community:

Alan Moberg guitar and vocals
Bill Henderson electric guitar and vocals
CR Avery harmonica
Diona Davies violin and viola
Susheela Dawne vocals
Andy Meyers bass, organ, and vocals

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Don’t Build Your House On My Bones
I’m calling out for Grace
Don't you know how long I’ve been here
Let the eagles fly and the ravens cry
And let us rest in peace

I want to hear the rising tide
Wash upon this sacred space
We're sorry for your troubles
But can you find yourself another place.

Don't build your house on my bones
Don't build your house on my bones
Don't build your house on my bones
Don't build your house on my bones

For thousands of years we lived here
And we chose this place to rest
I know how much the times have changed
But we're asking you for respect

Our spirits are calling out
Can't you hear them upon the wind
Our family is growing now
And we're saying to you my friend.

Don't build your house on our bones
Don't build your house on my bones
Don't build your house on our bones
Don't build your house on my bones

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from I'll Be There, released January 16, 2018

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Alan Moberg British Columbia

Alan Moberg, the “Saltwater Cowboy” His work has been featured on both TV and radio across Canada, and he is a member of the BC Country Music Hall of Fame, and winner of 3 BCCMA awards.  His greatest reward comes from the people who have continued to love his music across these many decades. ... more

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