"I Give Thanks for this Thanksgiving Day"
So I was thinking what the world really needed right now was a new song for Thanksgiving and I wrote this song. I recorded a quick demo for it a couple days later and the video the next day and thought rather than wait a year of two to produce a full track in the studio I'd share this demo version with you now. It's a cheeky song celebrating our uniquely American tradition with some humor and heartfelt thanks for the day and the people with whom we are blessed to share the holiday. I hope you enjoy it! Cheers!
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“I Give Thanks for this Thanksgiving Day”
Words and Music by Coque Ross
I give thanks to the Lord for this fine sticky weed,
And the whisky, scotch, bourbon and rye
I give thanks for the times spent with cousin and kin,
And the best friends that you’ll ever find
And for the days of suffering and sadness,
Remember days like this and feeling fine,
And if that doesn’t help then my suggestion,
Is pour yourself another glass of wine! (More wine!)
So from the yams and the taters to the pumpkin pie,
And the leftovers for the next day
Pour a drink and make a toast
To the ones that cooked the most
And give thanks for this Thanksgiving day
(Solo)
So have a smoke and a drink and we’ll finish that pie,
and we’ll toast to our host and give cheers! (Here, here!)
And raise a glass and say a prayer
for all the ones we wish were here
And give our thanks for this Thanksgiving day…
And give our thanks for this Thanksgiving day!