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Offline choompty

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“Water Walking Jesus”
« on: Jul 12, 2024, 05:08 PM »
When first reading the book, I just assumed the song ‘Water Walking Jesus’ was a real one, especially seeing that there’s a moment of Jack singing it in the movie. I tried looking it up and realized it is NOT a real song (in the sense that it was a church hymn from back in the day) haha were there ever full lyrics of the song, or music, posted?
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Re: “Water Walking Jesus”
« Reply #1 on: Aug 12, 2024, 02:29 PM »
Good question!


I'll have to go check...
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Re: “Water Walking Jesus”
« Reply #2 on: Sep 05, 2024, 01:01 PM »
Thank you!!  }s{
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Re: “Water Walking Jesus”
« Reply #3 on: Sep 05, 2024, 09:33 PM »
Apparently it was written specifically for the movie by James McMurtry (Larry's son), Steven Bruton, and Annie Proulx. It looks like there were no other lyrics written beyond what Jack sang in that scene.

I love that they took the time to come up with something they thought would fit just right as something Jack's mother would have taught him. They could have just picked a random hymn but they gave it that extra, personal touch. I appreciate it even more now that I know that.   :)

I'm glad you asked. 
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For a moment in our lives. Forever in our hearts.

"They were respectful of each other’s opinions, each glad to have a companion where none had been expected." ~ BBM Short Story

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The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind. (Mister Rogers)
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