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The Mansion That Nobody Built

from 2020​-​23 releases by Jerry Paladino

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This is a light fun little song I got on the silliness of not believing our world with all its intricacies and beauties was not created, that it just happened. [That's called the teleological argument for the existence of a Divine Creator]. I find the arguments for the other side, that things just came about, to be insufficient and this song is me poking fun at that belief. It's also the ultimate in ungratefulness as well, not really appreciating what's been done for us. That is never pleasant to observe in anyone, much less to participate in.

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I live in a mansion that nobody built
where I’m really just as happy as I can be
I live in a mansion that nobody built
though it feels like it was ’specially made for me

I cook in a kitchen that nobody built
where I’m really just as happy as I can be [now can’t you see that]
I eat at a table that nobody built
though it feels like it was ’specially made for me

Refrain
All day I’m moving, grooving all around the place
I’ve lived here since I entered the human race
Yes, I can eat here, sleep here and do just as I please
And it’s all perfectly exactly fit for me

I sit by a chimney that nobody built
where I’m really just as happy as I can be
And I sleep in a bedroom that nobody built.
Though it feels like it Was specially made for me

I waltz down a hallway that nobody built
and I’m really just as happy as I can be
I slide down a bannister that nobody built
though it feels like it was ’specially made for me

REFRAIN 2
Sometimes I wonder, ponder where did this all came from
Was it always here or did someone
Make this all happen? A craftsmen who knew what I would need
and put it all together just for me

SOLO

BRIDGE
the stairways are of maple
the doors are knotty pine
the walls and windows all intricately designed
The faucet’s plated silver.
The chandelier’s of gold
but it all just came together, I’ve been told!
WelBLESS MY SOUL!!!

I live on a property that nobody built
where I’m really just as happy as I can be[Yessiree!!!]
I live on a property that nobody built
though it feels like it was ’specially made,
put together in such a way
that THANK YOU would be the proper thing to say!

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from 2020​-​23 releases, released March 4, 2021
ENJOY the lovely musicianship by some VERY talented friends -- My eternal thanks to some VERY talented friends for making this song so enjoyable:
🥁 Mike Marrington - drums
🎸Jair Dave - electric guitar
🎷 Ken Paone - sax

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Jerry Paladino Seattle, Washington

I’m Jerry Paladino, international recording artist, singer, & songwriter. I’ve been a friend and follower of Jesus of Nazareth, and for the last 45 years have put my time & energies into sharing His message and teachings with those I meet. THIS IS MY SITE: Welcome to it! ... more

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