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Jude Roberts' respectful rendition of the Leonard Cohen masterpiece, with a few original verses added to reflect current events. I hold Mr. Cohen and his family in the highest regard and so I will not monetize the track at this time. Any contributions are voluntary. You can get this track as a free bonus track if you purchase either of Jude's records (Perfect Shell or Stained Glass Afterglow).

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1) I heard there was a secret chord…(Leonard Cohen)

2) Your faith was strong…(Leonard Cohen)

3) They told us of a new disease that brought the people to their knees
But you don’t really read your history, do you?
There’s a question that you never ask
And a drone behind a plastic mask
Choking on a lonely Hallelujah

4) I’ve tried so long to understand
The bait and switch, the slight of hand
The masters of the board who want to move you
It’s a cruel game and a bitter ruse
We kneel inside these wooden pews
With nothing left to lose but Hallelujah

5) Once there was a piece of clay
You were made to move and moved to pray
And sent through blazing fire to renew you
But every man is bribed and bought
And every lie is sold and taught
There’s nothing left for you but Hallelujah

6) Now they tell me that we’re back to war
The one between the rich and poor
Between the free and those who wish to rule you
It’s a story old as the day is long
They can break the clay but not the song
The sound of an unbroken Hallelujah

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from Stained Glass Afterglow, track released November 13, 2022
Jude Roberts: Vocals and acoustic guitar

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Jude Roberts Woodstock, New York

Jude Roberts’ evocative, melodic music makes you feel as though you’ve rediscovered a song you never knew. A 2018 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist, he is a unique amalgam of style and talent. His record “Perfect Shell” showcases his songwriting and vocal mastery. Roberts draws the listener inward and invites them to dive in deep. ... more

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