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CHIMAYO is a church sanctuary set about half way between Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is known internationally as a place of healing, and many a crutch has been left at the Santuario. About 20 years ago, a young blind boy (George Mendoza) went there to receive a healing, and although he did not regain his sight, he regained his reason for living. George left a poem at the church which I set to music. This song has Bonnie Raitt adding her stunning voice on harmony vocal.

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CHIMAYO
(Pamela Polland)
lyrics adapted from "A Poem From A Blind Man" by George Mendoza.

I am blind, I've traveled many miles
To a place called Chimayo,
It's a place I love, in its silence and its peace,
To this heaven I must go.

Where the sun falls asleep without regret,
It's that old country feeling I can't forget.
Settled by a people with a friendly hand,
Where they still tell stories about miracles in the land,
Santuario.

If you are a stranger, weary from the struggles of life,
Follow that long mountain road,
You may have a handicap, you may have a broken heart,
You'll find a home in Chimayo.

Where the sun falls asleep without regret,
It's that old country feeling I can't forget.
Graceful as a flower in the summer breeze,
Nestled in a valley with wild berry trees,
Santuario.

I am blind, I've traveled many miles
To this Santuario,
Chimayo.
Chimayo.

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from Heart of The World, released January 1, 1995

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Pamela Polland Kula, Hawaii

An award-winning singer/songwriter, Pamela has three albums on Columbia and Epic as well as three more independently released albums to her credit, and two gold records. She has performed and recorded with Bonnie Raitt, Kenny Loggins, Ry Cooder, Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, Jackson Browne, Van Morrison, and many others. Her songs have been recorded by Linda Ronstadt, The Byrds, Helen Reddy, et al. ... more

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