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Matthew & Emily

from FIGHT BACK by Larry Campbell & Friends

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This is one of RLO's most touching songs. A true story of one of her many teaching experiences. RLO's smooth vocals coupled with Christy's violin add up to a very pleasing sound. Very simple production...organic. The message should come through about two children struggling with life...Matthew & Emily.

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MATTHEW & EMILY
words & music by R. Lorraine Taylor-Wheaton c1997

Verse 1:
Matthew is angry, Matthew is hard, and Matthew beats up every kid in the yard. His mom says those bruises result from a fall, then Matthew tears everything off of the wall. While others are learning their ABC's, Matthew assigned one-on-one here with me. They call him abhorrent, unruly, and bad; but I think more than likely he's frightened and sad. But most of all Matthew is just trying his best to survive, but you see that's just what troubles me, because Matthew is only five.

Chorus;
Matthew/Emily has anyone hugged you today? And has anyone told you they love you today? Has the name of Jesus been mentioned to you? Do you know that He cares, and He died for you? Matthew/Emily I am praying that you will have peace today. When I look in your eyes/life I know I need to do much more than pray. then perhaps somehow someway in the words that we say, you'll feel the touch, catch a glimpse, sense the peace of Jesus today.

Verse 2:
Emily lives with her father and brother; he's a good man and he does what he can. But weekends Emily visits her mother, and word has it she's on the wagon again. And I noticed Emily wasn't in school yesterday. I asked if she had been hurt or had she just played, When I heard the answer, I stepped out the door, to scrape up my heart where it lay on the floor, as nine-year old Emily answered I must have gone pale, she calmly told me, "I couldn't be here because they took my mommy to jail."

Bridge:
All the Matthews and Emilys keep me awake, Jesus' words fill my mind, we must make no mistake, "blessed is he who will come as child in my name." Matthew and Emily, I was the teacher, but you taught the lesson today.

(Chorus)

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from FIGHT BACK, released July 15, 2022
Larry L Campbell (Vocals, acoustic/electric guitars)
R. Lorraine Taylor-Wheaton (Composer, vocals)
Christy Kuzmich (vocals, violin)
Missy Apple Knots (Vocals, VIbraSlap)
Larry Austin, Jr. (Bass guitar)
Stan Adell (Drums)

1997 all rights reserved
Published by Evening Star Publishing, a division of Evening Star, Inc.

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Larry L. Campbell Olathe, Kansas

Larry is a songwriter & performer. He has over 10 recording projects to his credit. Based in KC, his musical style is diverse. You can hear light to classic rock, folk, country, inspirational music and songs tailored to motorcycle riders.

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