The Gavel

by Jim Stringer

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I'd like for listeners to follow this up with Gordon Lightfoot's 1967 track, "Black Day in July".

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The Gavel (c) Jim Stringer

[Chorus]
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands
Prince of Darkness, Fire and Fury
Who made Lucifer judge and jury
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands

[Verse 1 (For Dillon Taylor, 2012]
In the early morning hours, deep in the city
It's hard to find pride, but you won't find pity
It's a very fine line when you're trying to get by
Between right and wrong, between truth and a lie
Black and white pulled up - there was noise and confusion
Hands in his pockets, they jumped a conclusion
They shouted to stop, but he started to run
The gavel came down with barrel of a gun.

[Chorus]
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands
Prince of Darkness, Fire and Fury
Who made Lucifer judge and jury
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands

[Verse 2 (For Trayvon Martin, 2014)]
Only seventeen and staying alone
Coming home from a trip
To the Corner Store
Skittles in his pocket, drink in his hand,
Grey hoodie pulled up
He was confronted by a man
Up to no good, that man surmised
So he chased and engaged
Against what he was advised
Standing his ground is what he pled
But the Gavel came down in burning lead.

[Chorus]
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands
Prince of Darkness, Fire and Fury
Who made Lucifer judge and jury
Who put the gavel in the devil's hands

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released January 1, 2018
Lyrics and Music by Jim Stringer;

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Jim Stringer Austin, Texas

Jim Stringer began his long music career in Kansas City leading his own band at the tender age of 12 in 1960. After many years of performing, touring and recording, in 1994, Stringer pulled up stakes and has since been living, working and, as always, honing his craft as guitarist, producer, and singer-songwriter, in the competitive but nurturing environment of Austin, Texas. ... more

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