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God Sent to Her a Thief

by Gary "MoFilker" Hanak

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A rather personalized view of elder abuse and theocratic hypocrisy. Though not intended or pretending to be a completely accurate account, this song is based upon a true set of incidents.

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God Sent To Her a Thief
Gary "MoFilker" Hanak
Dec 10, 2021
key: D
(G on Baritone)

vs1:
She was just an aging widow
Two husbands in the grave
Old age her health had taken
But for over forty years she'd saved

She was set to live quite comfortably
Until her time came to a close
And could even leave a legacy
For her children if she chose.

ch:
A woman more devout
You're prob'ly never going to meet
She asked her god to send an angel
And her god sent to her a thief...

vs2:
She wished to pass while living in her house
Not a hospital or home
Though her life could have been fuller
And she'd not be so alone

But rather move to a place of elder care
Where she maybe could have thrived
She chose to ask god for an angel
To help her stay home and survive

ch:
A woman more devout
You're prob'ly never going to meet
She asked her god to send an angel
And her god sent to her a thief...

br:
With smiles large and helping hands
The angel did arrive
But while helping her with one hand
The other set to rob her blind

By the time the angel finished
The widow had nothing to her name
Just debt racked up by the angel
And angel's kin, who knew no shame

(instr)

br2:
Many churches she supported
Generosity unrewarded
For when she needed daily help
The godly could not spare the time

To this widow oh so generous
Was sent an angel mostly venomous
In response to prayers she'd lifted
Telling all god would provide

vs3:
The angel drained the bank accounts
Of this widow so devout
And every valuable in the widow's house
The angel slyly carried out

The angel's kin came in to aid her
And continue with the theft
And before the widow noticed
She was buried deep in debt

ch:
A woman more devout
You're prob'ly never going to meet
She asked her god to send an angel
And her god sent to her a thief...

She asked her god to send an angel
And her god sent to her a thief...

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released January 12, 2022
All vocals and instrumentation by Gary "MoFilker" Hanak

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Gary "MoFilker" Hanak St. Louis, Missouri

Old person. Sings and plays guitar, piano, bass, accordion, and programs drums, sorta

Writes originals and parodies.
Currently there are four albums out there, with two more as a gleam in the eye.

Filk Hall of Fame awardee, winner of a Pegasus, and an invited music guest in St Louis, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, and Columbus. So far.

And, plays around St Louis in the live music scene.
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