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Peace Begins in My Own Heart

from Fresh Territory by Dan Berggren

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© 2003 (trad. tune) These words about doing our part and taking the golden rule to heart were put to the tune of Wayfaring Stranger on the eve of Fred Rogers' death. He taught us all how to be a good neighbor. So did American patriot Thomas Paine when he said: "The world is my country, to do good is my religion."

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I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Traveling through this world of greed
Where some have none, they starve and stumble
While others horde more than they need.

*I’m going home to help my neighbor
I’m going home to do my part
Love depends on peace and justice
Peace begins in my own heart.

Storm clouds may all around us gather
And turn bright day to darkest night.
With courage we will walk together
And make our way back to the light.
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Are you a poor wayfaring stranger,
Lost in this world you’re traveling through?
To find a path, do unto others
As you ‘d have them do unto you.
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from Fresh Territory, released June 1, 2006

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Dan Berggren New York

Dan Berggren is a tradition-based songsmith who writes with honesty, humor and a
strong sense of place. His songs explore the many dimensions of home, hard-working
folks, taking care of our planet and each other. Dan’s roots are firmly in the Adirondacks where he was raised but his music has
branched out across many borders.
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