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Topic: Two Sides to Every Story

I wrote this a while back trying to turn an old Native American story into this song here. It’s about how there’s good and evil in all of people, and how people can easily end up becoming either. 

Two Sides to Every Story By Jeff Gilpin


January 13, 2012


Verse 1


There are [A]two sides to a story


[D]Two halves to a whole


[G]Two parts to a [D]person


But you only got one [A]soul




Same chords throughout the song



Verse 2


This old Cherokee grandfather


Was talking with his grandson


Trying to share a little wisdom


Before his old life was done




Verse 3


You have two wolves inside you


The wise old grandpa said


They battle on within you


Within all men it’s said




Verse 4



One wolf is evil


All anger and jealousy


Greed resentment lies and ego


Inferiority




Verse 5


The other wolf is good


Filled with truth and humility


Joy piece love hope


Kindness and modesty




Verse 6


Which will win the battle


That reigns forever on


You’ll have to wait and see


Because both wolves are strong




Verse 7


There are two sides to a story


Two halves to a whole


Two parts to a person


But you only got one soul



J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

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Re: Two Sides to Every Story

very nicely written Jeff, and having heard your style before... I can imagine what this sounds like too!  You have a way with words!

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Re: Two Sides to Every Story

I like it jeff as amy says you got a way with words. I have a family that is as close as my blood family,they are 100% apachie indian,I am going too learn too play this for them,some of the girls can sing very good. I get too go too all the tribe gatherings and pow wows as a family member and no cost too get in.

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman
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Re: Two Sides to Every Story

Thanks Amy and Dino - Can't take credit for the story, but I did try and form it into a song. Good message that I guess pretty much everyone can relate to. Yep, Amy I playand sing it pretty much how you think. Dino - Let me know how it turns out.

J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

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Re: Two Sides to Every Story

hey jets two couples came too my place yesterday too watch football and we did play it and the girls sang. came out really good,you got offical indians approval!

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman
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Re: Two Sides to Every Story

Thanks Dino. Pass it on to them as well.

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Re: Two Sides to Every Story

Nice work Jeff. Would be good to hear this if you get a chance to record it but I really like the story and how you've told it.

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