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Imagine (Lennon/Ono)

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Today (8th December 2018) it is 38 years since John Lennon was shot in NYC. I remember the day as if it was yesterday. I woke up to the radio telling me he was shot dead on the street in front of the Dakota building he lived in. My world stopped for several minutes and never really took up speed again. Man, do we need his visions for Peace and Love NOW!
John's ashes is spread over Central Park in New York. Every time I am there, I imagine (no pun intended) I breath in a small amount of him. Ridiculous, I know, but true.
"Imagine" is John Lennon's second studio album after his departure from the Beatles. Recorded and released on September 9th. 1971. In this time and age, I personally, think we need Lennon's words and music more than ever! The lyrics encourage the listener to imagine a world at peace without the barriers of borders or the divisions of religion and nationality and to consider the possibility that the whole of humanity would live in peace and respect for our differences.
Shortly before his death, Lennon said that much of the song's "lyric and content" came from his wife Yoko Ono, and in 2017, she received a co-writing credit.
With this arrangement, I would like to honor his music and his strive for world peace and also wish all my friends a peaceful holiday season.
Make LOVE, NOT war!
Per-Olov
https://shop.per-olovkindgren.com (this TAB and score is NOT for sale. Please don't ask me.)

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us, only sky
Imagine all the people living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people living life in peace
You...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people sharing all the world

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will live as one
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2 Comments

Vrecun

Vrecun6 years ago

Good idea to copy the text: it has so much meaning.
Well done (like my steaks) my dear friend!
Perfect arranged and executed (no surprise with these adorable nails )
big hug,
Wrrrrätschi
CUSA
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per-olov

per-olov6 years ago

I like them medium raw. My steaks, not my music! :-)
Thank you my handsome friend. According to the picture you sent me of YOUR nails, I understand why you like mine. :-)
Yes, I think we need more people like John Lennon. Specially with that idiot in the White House. I am genuinely scared with that potential dictator in office. Sorry, let's talk music and not politics: thank you for your kind comment!
See you!
Peo
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