This song is by Carey Landry and not my favourite piece of music in the world. He cops a lot of criticism for his a) folk style of music and b) leaving the priesthood and marrying. I’m not slightly worried by either of those things, but I still think the song is a bit soppy. The link suggests the demonic things he’s been doing since he left the priesthood – shame on you doing good works like that. You can hear the original here. Lots of people like the song here and hate Carey Landry here, although in between the vitriol poor innocent souls are asking for details for getting his music.
It is available to purchase for download at OCP.
My backing replaces soppy with country.
Verse 1
I will never forget you my people,
I have carved you on the palm of My hand,
I will never forget you,
I will not leave you orphaned,
I will never forget my own…Verse 2
Does a mother forget her baby,
Or a woman the child within her womb,
Yet even if these forget,
Yes even if these forget,
I will never forget my own.Rpt Verse 1
© Carey Landry and NALR 1975.
I went to Catholic elementary schools in the 70’s. I’m sure he’s a nice man, but Carey’s voice/compositions and Mr. Rogers always gave me the creeps. That, and those commercials for Body Buddies cereal