Can You Hear Them?

This song is dedicated to those who have committed their time and effort to fight Human Trafficking.

Lyrics (see below), Music, and Performance by Dennis Holmes

Back Story: As an early teen I ran away from home and, for a time, was a street kid. I lived in San Francisco's tenderloin district. I was propositioned by pedophiles and experienced many of the things kids who are basically ‘lost’ experience. Fortunately, I wasn’t on the street very long. I got busted, jailed and sent home.

After graduating from college, I spent 5 years as a Juvenile Probation Officer and heard many stories; most obviously much worse than mine.

Three of my children, as young adults, lived in Romania working in orphanages there; as a result, five of my ten grandchildren are Romanian orphans.

All of the above affected my music. I’ve been involved in bands and eventually soloing in Coffee Houses and other venues, so I’ve been around music since I was 14.

The song involved only 4 instruments and vocals. (It’s not professionally engineered - the goal is to get the message out, not compete for a Grammy:-). I wrote the song (music and lyrics) and my parts were vocals, guitar and the script for the Cello. An associate added drums and bass.

Music Video: John Mark Music Video Productions
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Lyrics & Chords:
Can You Hear Them?

Am F G Em
It’s a hot night on the streets of Memphis
Am F G
Danny isn’t sure if he’s alone
Am F G Em
Beaten badly, he starts to tremble
Am F G
If they find him, he knows he’s through

{CHORUS}
Dm Fmj7
Growing desperate, tears fill his eyes
F G F G Es/E
Doesn’t anyone, doesn’t anyone care?
Fmj7 Cmj7
Can you hear him sigh?
Am C..