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Kitchen Table

by Peter Mayer

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"Kitchen Table" is a commissioned song I wrote for Michelle and Dan Anderson, celebrating Michelle's memories of growing up in her family, where they had a very big and welcoming kitchen table. I love this metaphor, particularly these days as there seems to be so much that divides us instead of bringing us together. We all need a big kitchen table! Many thanks to Michelle and Dan for inviting me to write this song.

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KITCHEN TABLE by Peter Mayer


I remember cookies coming from the oven
And a friendly open door
And if you stepped through, there was
Always room for more
Because time together was the treasure
That’s what life was for
So right there in the
Middle of the kitchen floor

CHORUS:
We had a kitchen table
A great big kitchen table
For pancake celebrations
Card games and conversations
Tall tales at dinner time and ice cream after
And neighbors stopping by and friends and laughter
We’ve got kids of our own now
And we’re knocking the walls out
Making a gathering place and
Opening up this old house
We finally figured out our life’s ambition
To spend our time around a great big kitchen table

I remember
Sweet bread warm on
Christmas morning
But not for us alone
We had a hundred people every Christmas in our home
Mom and Dad knew the best presents
Were family and friends
No offense to Santa Claus
And if you needed a chair
You could find one there, because

CHORUS:

I see Mark and Dan around the table
Pete and Judy, Kim and Katie
Rachel and Michelle, Thora and Lou
Samuel and Will and Peter
Luke and Mort and Stephanie’s there
Maya, Eli, Nels and Evie too
And me and you

credits

released September 28, 2021
Music and Lyrics by Peter Mayer
All parts performed and recorded by Peter Mayer
Mixed by Peter Mayer.
Mastered by Randy Gildersleeve at GilderSound recording, Forest Lake, MN.

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Peter Mayer Stillwater, Minnesota

Minnesota's Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for 25 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs about science, nature, and spirituality. His work has been included in song books, church hymnals, and folk radio playlists across the country. Peter has eleven albums to his credit. He lives in Stillwater, Minnesota. ... more

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