Van Gogh Heard

© 2009 Eve Fleishman/Joseph S. Smith

Intro:

“Sadness will last forever,”

Poor Van Gogh said on his deathbed

Verse 1:

It took two days for that bullet in his chest

To find a way to break his heart

Though he lived vibrant and bold

He died unknown, one painting sold

2,000 works, only one sold

CHORUS:

Van Gogh heard dying sunflowers in yellow mustard hues

Van Gogh heard storms of swirls and curls and echoes in the sky

Van Gogh heard empty café tables beneath a starry night

Won’t you tell me, do you hear what Van Gogh heard?

Do you hear what Van Gogh heard?

Verse 2:

At 37 he left this world

And left behind him more clouds unfurled

Though he gave his ear in vain

We can still hear Van Gogh’s pain

Yes we all hear Van Gogh’s pain

CHORUS

Verse 3:

Sadness may last forever

But so will beauty, fire and grace

We can see the darkness change

Let the brilliant colors reign

Hear the brilliant colors reign

CHORUS