The Devil’s Chair 
(words and music by Don Charbonneau)

He was coming home in the early spring
With a load of fur in his old canoe
Guargantua he was heading for
Off shore wind was blowing fair.

He was two miles from the Devil’s Chair
He was two miles from the Devil’s Chair
He was two miles from the Devil’s Chair

Wind suddenly turned around
Gitchee Gumme now was blowing strong
He became afraid for his life
Forgive me Lord if I have sinned.
But my wife and children I do love
My wife and children I do love.
He was two miles from the Devil’s Chair

Oh Manitou what have done
Have I not sang your praises enough?
This last tobacco I do offer
For two more miles of safe water

He was two miles from the Devil’s Chair
He was two miles from the Devil’s Chair
He was two miles from the Devil’s Chair

He was coming home in the early spring
With a load of fur in his old canoe
Guargantua he was heading for
Off shore wind blowing fair

Chord structure: Cmajor~Am~Gm~Cmajor 

~ End ~



Compass of The Heart 
by: Don Charbonneau

As I paddle the waters
Of this inland sea
In my fragile craft – to my destiny
I leave no trace of my passage
Through time

Surrounded by the dragon’s breath
I am not afraid to lose my way.
I take refuge in my compass
As it points true to my Creator’s heart.
I find myself again on solid ground. 

~ End ~



Credits: The Devil's Chair video was produced by : www.thenorthviewtv.com 
 Paddling and Devil's Chair pictures courtesy of the Paula Truss collection.