John RichardsThe Cross We Bear Gospel Jazz

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A smooth haunting jazz piece written to honor the National Cemeteries worldwide. Recorded in Nashvile, Tenn at Gene Breeden's with Moe Denham, Roy Vogt on bass, and Austin Bealmear on drums. Vocals and guitar, John Richards. Lyrics by Peggy Mercer (c) BMI 2012 Melody by John Richards (c) BMI 2012

Inspired by a visit to the National Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee and thinking about their crosses being the Cross we all bear. The lovely white crosses reminding us that these places are so sacred and the souls there gave their all.

The Cross We Bear By Peggy Mercer and John Richards (c) BMI 2012 V1 On these hills row after row white as the fallen snow. They built bridges we now walk on and bear the burden of the cross. V2 We go down freedom road with our own heavy loads. Till the past circles again to this gathering of friends. Chorus: Beautiful rolling hills where we come to remember them... They died not in vain. And they'll wear someday crowns made from Calvary here... that's the cross we bear.... . musical instrumental repeat Chorus Tag out: And they'll wear someday crowns made from Calvary there. that's the cross we bear. Publishing: Peggy Mercer Music Publishing (BMI) x

Song Comments Get Down Music Nashville A song I was inspired to write, God Bless our National Cemteries!