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Road to Bethlehem

from Tongues in Trees by Dan Berggren

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© 2008 - Expressing a father's journey and wondering about difficulties faced by parents around the world, then and now.

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When he asked if she would marry her answer it was yes
A voice spoke to her and said: among women, you are blessed
Dear Joseph, don’t you worry, there are plans for us
I am with child, said she, asking for your trust.
On the road to Bethlehem, on the road to Bethlehem
Asking for your trust, on the road to Bethlehem

It’s ninety miles from Nazareth, by donkey we will go
A census is required by law and paying the tax we owe
Will my Mary make the journey? What if there’s nowhere to stay?
Will our child be safe and sound? How will I find my way?
On the road to Bethlehem, on the road to Bethlehem
How will I find my way? On the road to Bethlehem

While Joseph he lay sleeping to him a voice did say
To Bethlehem you’ll safely come if your heart you do obey
The birth was in a manger as a star shone in the sky
Shepherds came to see the son with wonder in their eyes
In the town of Bethlehem, in the town of Bethlehem
With wonder in their eyes in the town of Bethlehem

Another voice spoke to Joseph and this time it did say:
Your baby’s life’s in danger, go home another way
My son, I’m just a carpenter, but I’ll teach to you my trade
I’ll show you how to trust your heart and never be afraid
On the road from Bethlehem, on the road from Bethlehem
Never be afraid on the road from Bethlehem

© 2008 Dan Berggren - Berggren Music (BMI)

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from Tongues in Trees, released April 1, 2013

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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. ... more

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