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Fairy Tale
02:47
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Instrumental
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The Elf King's Horn
05:21
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Chorus: Oh, pin the rowan to the door
And twist the vine and the ivy more
Bring heather sweet and the pure hawthorn
And listen for the Elf King’s horn.
On grassy hill there stands a maiden proud and fair.
Alone is she and never love to share.
For within her heart is a song so sweet and clear:
A horn does blow that only she can hear.
A young man waits on the hill late upon a summer’s day,
So bright of eye and fair of face is he.
There he stood for to court and to try her love.
“Oh maiden pray come and tarry a while with me.” Chorus
“Good morrow, sir, but I shall not go with you this day,
Though fair you are and willing to bide with me
For my heart lies there in the night where song is born.
My love I hold for the one who does sound the horn.”
Her eyes were set where the sun travels on to the distant west.
So sad was she and her heart was not her own
“For my Love,” she said, “will I leave all I hold best
And says he nay then fore’er shall I lie alone.” Chorus
Away she went through the land – Oh, a wand’ring soul was she!
To seek the horn and the one who did play it true
And all those she passed did weep her fate to see
But heed the call was all her poor heart could do.
On Hallows E’en when the moon was full in the frosty air,
She came upon a circle of stone so cold
Rounded hill did appear there before her true -
From deep inside rang a melody her heart knew. Chorus
A door she saw in the hill where there was but grass before.
Midst revel gay came the sound she was searching for
Golden light so warm did beckon her deep within
To find the one who had chanced her heart to win
Before her stood the shining young Lord who had sought her hand
“My love, you have to the Land of the Sidhe been borne.
We will wed and our love shall forever stand
Your heart was called by the Elf King’s horn! Chorus
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Golden Bough
05:16
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She stood with the stars in her eyes
And the trees whispered softly words of the Wise
Time stood still and the spirits heard her sighs
and they danced to the music of her cries.
Chorus: Lady of Moonlight, Lady of Day
I am lost, so lost on my way
What path do my feet tread now
To the shade of the golden bough?
At the turning of night she stood
Pulled between her world and another
All that she knew, and all that she knew
Was to heed the call of Mother. Chorus
Children of Earth and Children of Fire
Hearing now her true heart's own desire
“Gain the Rose, you must brave the Briar.”
Sang to her, the unearthly choir. Chorus
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Celtica
02:05
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Instrumental
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Green The Hills
02:34
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Green the hills that lie behind me.
Blue is the sky that cradles the dawn.
Crystal and clear the flowing waters.
Golden the hour when day is done.
Where is the tree that sheltered my home?
And where is the song that lifted my heart?
And where is the land my lover dwells in?
Forever from him I have to depart.
Wide is the sea that I sail upon.
Far is the land that welcomed my birth.
Empty the arms that once held my lover.
Long is the road to the ends of the earth.
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Fairies In The Morning
01:49
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Chorus: Mariposa! Papillon! Fairies in the morning,
Bringing joy to everyone. Springtime now is born!
Cloak of morning, Lady's Touch chasing out the sorrow
Gaily lifting Winter's clutch, joy upon the morrow! Chorus
Monarch of the wind and sky, dancing through the bowers
Softly blessing as you fly, lover of the flowers! Chorus
To and fro on painted wings, dancing through the breezes
Spring and Summer now to sing, wand'ring as it pleases! Chorus
Taking wishes to the sky, silent song a-singing,
Rainbow wing-ed butterfly, blessings are you bringing! Chorus
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Green The Waters
02:29
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Chorus: Green the waters and blue the sky.
Follow the moon and the stars on high.
Leap with the stag and run with the hare.
Dance with the Lord and the Lady fair!
Green the waters, bless them true.
Blue the sky with falling dew .
Bless and heal both land and sea.
Mother, your children call to Thee! Chorus
Vessels pure and waters green,
In our lives may Your light be seen,
Strength and joy of the holy Pair
Drawn to the Circle of love They share. Chorus
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Manannan Mac Lir
02:58
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On a high and lonely cliff side, where waves roll endlessly
She sings unto the ocean, the wind her harmony
In her eyes a darkling secret like the gems of undersea
And the white birds sing their songs to her, they sing of Mac Lir’s Sidhe.
Chorus: She called out to the Sea God
She called him without fear
“I am coming home, oh, take me home,
Mannan Mac Lir!”
Her father here had left her for a land beyond the sea
He whispered as he parted a name of mystery
But for all the love he bore her, still he said t’was destiny
That he must return, though someday they would meet in Mac Lir’s Sidhe. Chorus
The spirit of the ocean, it calls unto my soul
The tide forever turning, the wind that blows so cold
From the mist there is a parting, as a currough draws so near
For her father comes to bring her home – Manannan Mac Lir! Chorus
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Fox Fairy Woman
01:35
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Instrumental
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Moonlady
03:28
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Chorus: Moon Lady, dancing on silver
Dancing in light and in shade
Moon Lady, dancing my heart away
Dancing to Love's serenade.
Sweet are his dreams in the still of the night
Soft is the music he hears
Moonlight and shadow entwining
Drawing him, drawing him near. Chorus
Silent his step as he nears the fae glen
Gentle her touch on his skin
Graceful the steps she is dancing
Dancing his heart for to win. Chorus
Ruler of Day, now from me turn your face!
Lady of Night, take my hand!
Moon Lady, keep me within your embrace
For I am yours to command! Chorus
Forever they dance in the silvery light
The man and the Moon Lady fair
Never to sorrow, never to part,
For Love is the Dance that they share. Chorus
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If You Can Dream
02:51
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If you can dream, if you can fly
Then your heart can touch the sky
But only.... if you can dream!
If love is true and love is real
Pain and sorrow soon will heal
But only .... if you can dream!
Dream till you wake....
Dream till you feel....
Dream till you know it...
Dream.... (dream, dream) till its real!
If you can dream, then you can be
Bound by love and yet be free
But only.... if you can dream
When love and trust are deep and fair
There is nothing a heart won't dare
But only.... if you can dream
Dream till you wake....
Dream till you feel....
Dream till you know it...
Dream.... (dream, dream) till its real!
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Faery Ring
03:44
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If I should find a faery ring
Would you let me in and teach me to sing?
If I should find a faery ring
Would you take me home and give me wings?
Chorus: Soft the moonlight, still the air
Within the forest – and everywhere!
Oh, should you see a beckoning light,
The faeries are dancing in Circle tonight!
And if the moon should kiss my cheek
Would my heart be what another would seek?
And if the moon should kiss my cheek,
Would my true heart find what it does seek? Chorus
If there is one from Elven Lands
Would he, at last, before me stand?
If there is one from Elven Lands,
Would he smile and gently take my hand? Chorus
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Mist Wraith
02:33
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There in the mist does it wait for thee
Closer, it beckons, come and see
All that you long for, all you could be
Dance in the Mists, now dance with me!
How can you dare to listen to the song?
What things may come if you try to dance along?
Where does the Path before you lead?
Dance in the Mist and you will see!
Out on a Path that’s within your Dream
Stranger than stories ever could seem
Ancient bridge o’er a winding stream
Mist creeping in with an eerie gleam
Voices call within your head
Hard to remember what was said
Echoes of shadows – moonlight’s beam
Dance in the mist – forever dream!
There in the mist does it wait for thee
Closer, it beckons, come and see
All that you long for, all you could be
Dance in the Mists, now dance with me!
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Ginger Ackley Cleveland, Ohio
Starting out in Texas, Ginger made it to Ohio as quickly as she could! Her music is full of magic and stories, seasoned with a love of folk and Celtic music. Her penny whistles often accompany her, too!
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These songs never fail to make my heart smile and my spirit fly!
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S. J.'s one of the best musical storytellers I know! LOVE her music!!!
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