CANTUS: Gravedigger

Cantus sings the Dave Matthews Band song "Gravedigger" live on October 16, 2010. Arranged by Cantus bass, Timothy C. Takach for Cantus. TEXT Cyrus Jones, 1810 to 1913 He made his great grandchildren believe He could live to a hundred and three A hundred and three is forever When you're just a little kid So Cyrus Jones lived forever Gravedigger, when you dig my grave Could you make it shallow So that I can feel the rain? Gravedigger Muriel Stonewall, 1903 to 1954 She lost both of her babies in the second great war You should never have to watch As your only children lowered in the ground I mean Never have to bury your own babies Gravedigger, when you dig my grave Could you make it shallow So that I can feel the rain? Gravedigger Gravedigger, when you dig my grave Could you make it shallow So that I can feel the rain? Gravedigger Little Mikey Carson, '67 to '75 He rode his bike like the devil Until the day he died When he grows up he wants to be Mister Vertigo on the flying trapeze Oh 1940 to 1992 Gravedigger, when you dig my grave Could you make it shallow So that I can feel the rain? Gravedigger, when you dig my grave Could you make it shallow So that I can feel the rain, I can feel the rain, I can feel the rain? Gravedigger Gravedigger, when you dig my grave Could you make it shallow So that I can feel the rain? Gravedigger Gravedigger ---- CANTUS is recognized as one of the nation’s premier vocal ensembles, praised for its signature warmth, blend, and powerful storytelling through music. Performing without a conductor, Cantus works as a true chamber ensemble: each member has an equal voice in shaping every program. Based in Minneapolis, Cantus tours nationally and internationally, with appearances at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Tanglewood, and more. International engagements have taken the ensemble to Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia sharing their music and mission with global audiences. Cantus also offers all home concerts via streaming, connecting with audiences across all 50 states and over 16 countries. Subscribe to CANTUS YouTube channel 👉https://www.youtube.com/cantussings Subscribe to CANTUS newsletter 👉https://www.cantussings.org/newsletter/ Follow CANTUS on: www.facebook.com/cantussings www.instagram.com/cantussings www.tiktok.com/@cantussings