Lyrics: Ingrid Gerdes
Music: Ingrid Gerdes
High Priestess
Way Down in Lousiana
I happened on a HooDoo Man
He was sittin down at a rusty old card table
He called me out, said come here child
I’m gonna read you if I’m able
He pulled out a well worn deck
From underneath a brown bandana
He said, “I’m the best card cutting conjure man this side of Savannah”
Pre Chorus:
I shuffled that set, picked one out of the deck, set it face up and this is what he said
CHorus
Said I drew the High Priestess, the High Priestess, then he called me high Priestess oh ya
V2
Now Magic Man, I said I don’t believe
Well you musta got me twisted
Ain’t nobody prayin to me
Don’t be foolish child
The cards never lie
The wind done told me stories bout you before you arrived
There’s magic in the cards, I tell it true
Said you don’t choose the card my child, the card chooses you
Chorus:
And you drew the High Priestess, High Priestess, you drew the high Priestess oh ya
- Bridge-
When I left that bayou I knew I’d never be the same
Now that I know my truth, now that I know my name
Chorus
You can call me High Priestess, High Priestess ,You can call me High Priestess