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My grandfather passed away a few years ago. He was a farmer in southwestern Ontario and had a deep love of fiddle music. I would bring my fiddle down to the farm when I visited, and when I opened the case, his eyes would light up and he would ask me to “play a nice waltz.” Here’s a nice waltz for you, Grandpa - I hope you like it!

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Grandpa, you’ve never looked finer
You’re dressed in your best suit and tie
The roses in bloom all around you
They glisten in each teary eye
But up there I’m sure you’re less formal
From your coveralls down to your boots
You’re up there doing the work you know best
Farming that heavenly food

Are the fields always green over yonder
Is the fiddler in tune when he plays
Is the sun always shining, can you always make hay
Do you waltz with your darling at the close of each day

In cornfields that always yield plenty
There’s a tractor that’s a pleasure to drive
And back on the farm, back in the Lord’s barn
There’s milk cows that never get dry
Your backaches and heartaches are over
Your knees and your toes are restored
And the sorrow that once took you under
Has been taken away by the Lord

We’ll follow you out to the church yard
Sing the gospel hymns you loved the best
And fiddling away on your favourites
We’ll waltz you away to your rest
Now the dance floor awaits your arrival
You and Grandma go out every night
You can even go waltzing on Sundays
‘Cause the good Lord he says it’s alright

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from Let It Rest, Let It Rise, released February 14, 2020
Nathan Smith - guitar, lead vocals
Emilyn Stam - fiddle
Alan Mackie - bass
Hannah Shira Naiman - vocals

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Nathan Smith Toronto, Ontario

Nathan Smith is a fiddle player and singer in Toronto, ON, Canada. His upbeat and soulful original songs and fiddle tunes evoke bluegrass and old-time combined with his upbringing playing traditional Canadian fiddle music. Nathan also plays with Toronto Bluegrass band The Barrel Boys. ... more

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