The Pauper And The King by Ian Stokes published on 2022-12-29T15:29:34Z ℗ © Copyright Ian Stokes. All Rights Reserved Recorded, mixed and mastered in Logic. Guitar played: Taylor 714CE in standard tuning (Capo 3rd Fret) Photography: Thanks go to Nigel and Libby Hume at Hume Photography. LYRICS: The king said to the pauper How I wish I was like you Then I would not have to worry about The things a king must do The pauper smiled and said well I suppose that must be so But some would say that being a king Beats begging in the snow The king looked to the distance Said I see your point of view But you must know that being a king Can be a burden too The pauper nodded gently Said, I’m sorry for your pain But some would rather bear that burden Than be homeless in the rain The king said to the pauper Tell me what are we to do It seems to me that I could learn A thing or two from you The pauper thought a while and said It might seem I've nothing to lose But we might hear a different story From a man who has no shoes The two men bid farewell To their different lives returned And some will ask what happens When the page gets turned When the stars all realign What will tomorrow bring Is the king become a pauper Or the pauper now a king? Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter Comment by LOONY DE BUSSY Excellent song, nice lyrics , and vocals/guitar/ prod as usual! ❣️👏 2023-05-13T18:57:24Z Comment by bart mastin Listening again! 2023-03-12T02:53:41Z Comment by Mountain Man reposts A pearl of a song and a wonderfully intimate recording. Wonderful in every way, Ian. 2023-03-07T19:45:44Z Comment by bart mastin Such a great feel with your precise grooving guitar playing. Great tune! 2023-03-07T11:15:39Z Comment by Midisound Another great reflection beautifully narrated. 2023-02-04T10:16:15Z Comment by John Buckle For some reason took me back to night in watching old grey whistle test perfect as always 2023-01-20T08:13:08Z Comment by Liz Dicker So very lovely… 2023-01-18T21:05:24Z Comment by Bengt Roth Repost Page Lovely! Great guitar play! Lovely lyrics! 2023-01-16T11:21:42Z Comment by GrevusAnjl You write very charming songs, my friend. That was lovely. :) 2023-01-15T18:26:11Z Comment by GrevusAnjl This is about as perfect a song as one could hope for, on a cold, rainy day... daydreaming out the window. 2023-01-15T18:24:37Z Comment by Shirley Barr Ian, you sound a bit like Martin Simpson on this 🙂. What a great story song. Your vocals are fabulous. (And, of course, the guitar.) 2023-01-14T14:21:55Z Comment by Neno J. Very cool, nice performance 2023-01-13T13:53:58Z Comment by burn-it-smith Simple, powerful storytelling, beautifully sung, the accompaniment a delight to the ears! 2023-01-12T16:18:20Z Comment by Bruce Klepper | Composer Music Story telling at it's best! Nice Ian! 2023-01-09T15:49:17Z Comment by Robert Llewellyn Great songwriting. Love this! 2023-01-09T10:19:06Z Comment by Brian Peters Love your vocal phrasing, Ian, and sweet acoustic playing too!! 2023-01-08T18:03:51Z Comment by kensuke kotori I love guitar melodies and vocals! Really great performance! 2023-01-08T14:38:39Z Comment by Anna Great storytelling Ian 2023-01-08T08:33:07Z Comment by Philleann Love this Ian. Brilliant! 2023-01-08T07:55:13Z Comment by Lammbone Liking the traditional feel of your guitar Ian, and what a wonderful tale. 2023-01-07T07:10:48Z Comment by Red&Blue Nice folk song! 2023-01-04T14:55:25Z Comment by ©️osmic ®️atzzz great lyrics and Song,very well done my Friend, nice to listen to 👍🙏❤️ 2023-01-04T14:42:35Z Comment by FuWatt Wonderful performance ! 2023-01-04T13:02:31Z Comment by Javier Piñeira A song that dazzles, it is very nice to hear you play and sing, thanks for being there with your music. 2023-01-04T12:13:44Z Comment by Craig T Elliott I loved this engaging well written and performed song! Great story telling! 2023-01-03T23:32:27Z Comment by XanyloveM nice one Ian ! peace 2023-01-03T11:34:17Z Comment by C h r i s t i a n W a l s h your guitar tone and voice are perfect friends 2023-01-03T09:56:44Z Comment by C h r i s t i a n W a l s h lovely playing from the start 2023-01-03T09:54:54Z Comment by Dave Orestes 1 fabulous guitar and vocals to tell a well written story .I could listen to this a dozen times and not listen enough.happy new year 2023-01-02T21:34:53Z