I wrote this song for the Voice of the Wetlands, in honor of my good friend Tab Benoit, who continues to work so hard to preserve the Louisiana coastline. This is not the best production but Jay Slick's vocals make it work. Thanks for listening.
Can You Hear It Coming
Words & Music by Ray Parenteau
Vocals courtesy of Jay Slick
Hey can you hear it coming; Hey can you hear it coming
That old familiar sound; Destruction coming down
Hey, can you hear it coming now
Hey you know the wind's a-blowing; There's no sign of slowing
Magnolias on the ground; Black water swirling 'round
Hey, can you hear it coming now
8-bar break
Feel the rain it's driving; Watch the river rising
They say you gotta get away; But you know you gotta stay
Hey can you hear it coming now
8 bar-break
Chorus
Can you hear it
Can you hear it
Can you hear it
Hear it coming 'round
Hey can you see it going; Water where things were growing
It's that old familiar pain; The fury of a hurricane
Hey can you hear it coming now
Repeat Verse 1
Outro / free verse