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The Garden E​.​P.

by Handwritten Letters

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1.
The Story 04:52
One day, before you were born, when you were just a little spirit in heaven, The Good Lord asked you to hold out your hand. He had something important to give you. "Keep these safe in your heart," He said, "I will ask for them back very soon." The time came for God to plant a seed -- the one that you would come to treasure the most. The Good Lord promised that you would see it again. It would blossom into your closest friend. Soon then, you would follow, and almost forgotten: He will come to send you all the others. When I'm in the garden.
2.
It brings me hope, your faith in me. Better save some kisses, cause you'll need them to wake me in the morning. Deep within our hearts, we keep secrets of joy. But they're liable to sneak out in glimpses and laughter in your eyes. While you're away, you should look to the sky. I will send you my heart in a bottle and float it on a cloud. I like the words you said; I like it when you talk to me.
3.
The Garden 03:14
We let our bare feet free across the floor. Wash up your hands and you face from the work of the day; I will open my arms to your smile and the silence so sweet to finally hear... I don't even notice the weight of the sounds: I carry them home, and you cradle my hands, and you lull me to rest, but I don't want to sleep. I'm no good at pretending I'm fine. If you're going down to the garden tonight, won't you take my hand? I know that we're tired but you understand that the air in the night brings me joy.
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Where my name is safe, I can't be afraid. I think I heard you talk to me.
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What's that smile hiding in your eyes? You've done it again; you've got a secret little lie, but nothing's harmed. It's such a simple desire to taste what you want most. Honesty would only complicate it now. You hide it. It's no use. A little lie.

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Tamara Harper: banjo, guitar, piano, vocals, songwriting
Jamison Harper: flute, vocals
JD Wilson: guitar, mandolin, vocals

Lots of additional friends join in on "The Banjo Song" -- Josh Cannon, Bekah Fox, Jesse Phillips, and Bruce McLeod.

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released July 27, 2007

Many thanks to Corey Scogin, our recording engineer, and shaker player on "The Story."

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Handwritten Letters Birmingham, Alabama

Handwritten Letters is a cozy songwriting outlet for Tamara Harper. There are lots of friends and family members involved... The songs are directly based on storybook ideas that she and her family have created. Tamara lives in the Smallwoods with her husband, Jamison, and her two children, Isaiah Michigan and Eloise Dean. ... more

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