Sunfest Song Book

topic posted Thu, May 22, 2008 - 10:55 PM by  Byrd
So I have decided to have some fun with the Bardic circle this year at Sunfest. I thought that it would be fun to crate a song book and have fun singing them with all of you. When it comes to the Bardic circle at Sunfest we are ...not ... at all limited with what is in the song book. I'm hoping to see all kinds of other contribution's.

I have been having just the best time looking for Sun related songs, poems and stories. I have a whole list of stuff. A lot of Sun related things but they are not all sun related. Larry got me on a tangent... I have searched the internet high and low looking for the rest of the lyrics to " if you are happy and you know it rub my leg" but I'm having a hard time finding them. Would any of you know what they are or where to find them? If you do... please would you share with me.

But lets not let it stop there... why don't you share any of the camp songs that you know and if I think it will work I can add it to the song book. You don't have to share if you don't want to, you could surprise us with it at festival site. But you might find me asking you if i could have a copy to add to the song book for next year.

So think back to OutDoor School or Summer Camp or Cook outs or family camping trips. Think back and try to remember what song you sang. Songs that were silly, done in rounds, echo or what ever. Check and see if you can sing it and remember all the words, at the same time. May be you will think about sharing ...or .... maybe not.

Let me see what you have.....
posted by:
Byrd
  • Re: Sunfest Song Book

    Thu, May 22, 2008 - 11:09 PM
    This is an awesome song I learned Sunday night of Beltaine after most had left and there were only a few of us at the fire. Some woman whose name i never got taught us this one:

    Together we will fly away
    fly to where the trees grow
    Together we will fly away
    fly to where the river flows
    Together we will fly away
    fly to where the ocean goes
    Together we will fly away
    fly to the land of rainbows

    Mama carry me
    your child I will always be
    Mama carry me
    back to the trees
    back to the trees

    The river is flowing
    flowing and growing
    The river is flowing
    back to the sea

    Mother carry me
    your child I will always be
    Mother carry me
    back to the sea
    back to the sea

    The Sun He is rising
    setting and rising
    The Sun He is rising
    deep in my heart

    Father Sun shine down on me
    your child I will always be
    Father Sun shine down on me
    deep in my heart
    deep in my heart

    The Moon She is waiting
    waxing and waning
    The Moon She is waiting
    till we are free

    Sister Moon shine down on me
    your child I will always be
    Sister Moon shine down on me
    till we are free
    till we are free
    • Re: Sunfest Song Book

      Fri, May 23, 2008 - 10:56 AM
      I don't know any really I never did camp outs or outdoor school or summer camp. Yeah I was unloved or too loved depending on how you want to look at that one.

      I wish I knew some so that I could contribute, but alas I am incapable.
  • Re: Sunfest Song Book

    Mon, May 26, 2008 - 1:02 PM
    Amazing grace, how sweet the Earth
    that bore a witch like me!
    I once was burned, now I survive,
    was hung and now I sing.

    T’was grace that drew down the moon
    and grace that raised the seas.
    The magic in the people’s will
    will set our Mother free.

    We face the East and breathe the winds
    that move across this earth.
    From gentle breeze to hurricane
    our breath will bring forth the change.

    Turn towards the South and feel the fire
    that burns in you and me.
    The spirit’s flame will rise again
    and burn eternally.

    We greet the West, our souls awash
    in tides of primal birth.
    Our tears and blood, our pain and love
    will cleanse and heal the earth.

    Reach into the North and know your roots
    down deep ancestral caves.
    We find the wisdom of the Crone,
    Of circles we are made.

    Amazing earth, enduring life,
    from death into rebirth.
    T’is earth I am and earth I love
    and earth I’ll always be.

    Amazing grace, how sweet the Earth
    that bore witches like we.
    We once were burned, now we survive,
    were hung and now we sing.

    Goddess bless, so mote it be,
    Our magic spirals on.
    Merry meet and merry part
    and merry meet again.
    • Re: Sunfest Song Book

      Mon, May 26, 2008 - 10:44 PM
      oh my goodness!! or should I say oh my Goddess, how beautiful the song is, and it all works, I sang the whole thing to my cat, Tommy Ray, and it all just fit right in. will we have copies of it and maybe sing it at Sunfest.

      Esther o' the Hill
      • Re: Sunfest Song Book

        Tue, May 27, 2008 - 10:23 AM
        I am going to but it into the Sunfest song book and they will be available to the public at Sunfest.... but please I want the books back so that we will have them for next year.
        • Re: Sunfest Song Book

          Tue, May 27, 2008 - 10:29 AM
          i sure would love to purchase a song book if that's at all possible
          • Re: Sunfest Song Book

            Tue, May 27, 2008 - 10:34 AM
            not sure if we will be selling them... but we will take it into consideration.... it is an idea to think about

            Byrd
            • Re: Sunfest Song Book

              Tue, May 27, 2008 - 11:05 AM
              I like the idea of selling them, but I don't know if we would have the ability to make that many in time for Sunfest. However if people are willing to purchase them then we could always get their info and make copies at a later date.What do you think Mrs. Byrd? Do you think that would be possible?
              • Re: Sunfest Song Book

                Thu, May 29, 2008 - 12:08 PM
                how about we all try to locate some Reclaiming songs for the collection, as well?
                By that i mean the songs often heard at open Rituals with the Reclaiming pagans (Starhawk's kids)

                <]; )

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