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Black but Lovely

from Until the Day Dawns by Chords of a Man

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BLACK BUT LOVELY

Anger as a root of bitterness heard in the voices of my mother’s sons
Locked me in a chamber of darkness full of reviling by the ones
Who’s vineyards now I keep, and who derided me while I wept
Keeper of the vineyards they have made me, but my own I have not kept

I’ve been scorched by the sun, so don't look at me
But I’m beautiful to One, I am black but lovely

Had I only seen what now I can through the enlightening of the sun
Then I would've known just who I am, not what I thought that I have become
How vain it was to hide, how needlessly I repressed
Feelings of the shame that lingered inside, but now I just confess

I’ve been scorched by the sun, so don't look at me
But I’m beautiful to One, I am black but lovely

Born in sin and in the sight thereof
I am utterly despised
Dwelling in the kingdom of your love
I am beautiful in your eyes

Burdened with a load too hard to bear, with no reason there to remain
Tethered with what they entrust to my care but not what God ordained
Since I found the peace I had sought, and the rest that I had dreamt of
Now to my own vineyard I have been brought, and it’s all because of love

I’ve been scorched by the sun, so don't look at me
But I’m beautiful to One, I am black but lovely

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from Until the Day Dawns, released June 15, 2017

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Chords of a Man Centerville, Ohio

Chords of a Man is a husband and wife duo comprised of Leslie Fritz and Matthew David Fritz. Focusing on Biblical themes, they write and produce illustrative original songs that draw upon deep scripture passages.
Their complimentary voices and pristine 2-part harmonies form the hallmark of their enchanting sound and diverse, Americana style musical arrangements.
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