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Grandpa's Wedding Ring

from Fragments by Chris Ronald

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Ronald reached the finals of the prestigious New Folk song competition run by Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. After sitting in on many early morning song circles, Ronald woke one morning to find his grandfather’s wedding ring missing from around his neck.

lyrics

When it was handed down
I thought: How could this be
For he was such a big man
Yet it doesn't fit on me
So I put it on a neck chain
Where it hung next to my heart
Thinking until death do us part
Until death do us part

It served as a reminder
Told the story of his days
How the fingers and the factory
Almost wore the thing away
And I thought it gave me comfort
As it lay against my skin
My very own memorial to him
My own memorial to him

Chorus:
It touched the hand of his bride
So delicate in his palm
It probably touched my shoulder
When he held me in his arms
It was there for every story
Every song that we'd sing
So tell me if you find
Grandpa's wedding ring

Oh but I don't need a keepsake
When I can hold a pen
And write about the jeweller
Who made it whole again
And tell you all about Texas
And how I paid a cost
But I found so much more than I lost
So much more than I lost

Chorus:

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from Fragments, released May 26, 2017
Vocals: Chris Ronald
Guitar: Chris Ronald
Violin: Mike Sanyshyn
Backing vocals: Gord Maxwell

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Chris Ronald Vancouver, British Columbia

Originally from England and now living in Canada, Ronald’s music has been described as “Canadian folk with British roots.” In recent years, his “keenly luxuriant voice and immaculate songcraft” have won him many accolades including a nomination for “Songwriter of the Year” at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. His latest release, Fragments, was released on esteemed Canadian label Borealis Records. ... more

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