"Lie to the Children" is an original track written, performed, and produced by Blind Squirrel.  The song features James Hutcheson on vocals and acoustic guitar, David Marbain on acoustic guitar, and Phillip Sanderson on banjo and harmonica.  Release date: 6.5.21

Lyrics:
Cry ... Cry yourself to sleep
Leave ... running with the sun
Lie ... lie to the children
Never tell them ... things that you’ve done

Never tell the story
How you left and went away
Left her with her hunger
And gave up the right to play

Write ... write her a letter
How you ... you forgot to cry
Speak ... speak to the others
But don’t ... don’t you tell them why

Can’t forget it all, ... don’t try
Keep it out of sight
Cloaked from the light

Keep it hidden in your Bible
The note that explains the truth
Read it in the darkness
If you’re looking for the proof

Photo:  New River Gorge, WV--May, 30 2021 (PLS)

Lie To The Children

Gaps
lyrics and music by James Hutcheson.
Published:	August 3, 2023

Lead vocals:  James Hutcheson
Backing vocals:  James Hutcheson and David Marbain
Percussion:  David Marbain
Bass:  David Marbain
Lead electric guitar:  Phillip Sanderson
Acoustic guitar:  Phillip Sanderson
Keyboards:  Phillip Sanderson
All other guitar work (rhythm guitar, lead riffs):  James Hutcheson

“Gaps” could also be called “The Six Month Song” because that’s how long it took us to record and turn it into a finished product.  Along the way there were a host of interruptions, and the fact that every time we got back together we picked up where we left off and resumed the process speaks to the dedication of the band to make this song a reality.  We believe the work has paid off and have created a product that we are proud of.

Gaps

Lyrics and music by James Hutcheson, performed by the boys of Blind Squirrel (James, Dave, and Phillip) who all play acoustic guitars on the track.  Lead vocals are James and backup vocals are Dave.  Release date 3.30.16.   

Don't Say That It's Over

Music by James Hutcheson, lyrics by Phillip Sanderson and James Hutcheson, "Don't Take Me Home" is performed by Blind Squirrel.

Don't Take Me Home

I Belong To You

Fellowship of the String - Down by the River - May 24 08

Blind Squirrel is a trio of guitarists, each who just wanted other people to play and sing with. We started playing together in June of 2013, knocking ideas around and rotating hosting duties so we didn't annoy our families too much. We'd play covers of American music and try to write our own stuff. Every now and then we would play a song that sounded like magic, better than we would have thought we could sound. Pretty cool, we thought. But then, even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then.