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Elemental Happy Dance
02:53
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Greet the Air! Breath of Life! Breath of Life!
Greet the Air, the (season's) breeze!
Lift our hearts within the Dance, in the Dance!
Grace our Circle as You please!
Chorus: Hail the power of the Elements!
Spirit dancing above and below!
Circle round and celebrate, celebrate!
Raise your voice in joyful sound!
Greet the Water! Flowing Life! Flowing Life!
Greet the Water running free!
Cleanse our hearts within the Dance, in the Dance!
Grace our Circle as You please! Chorus
Greet the Fire! Spark of Life! Spark of Life!
Greet the Fire as Darkness flees!
Purify us in the Dance, in the Dance!
Grace our Circle as You please! Chorus
Greet the Earth! Giving Life! Giving Life!
Greet the Earth at our Mother's knees
Feel Her love within the Dance, in the Dance!
Grace our Circle as You please! Chorus
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If you're magic and you know it clap your hands!
If you're magic and you know it clap your hands!
If you're magic and you know it
Then your happy face will show it
If you're magic and you know it clap your hands!
If you know the way to catch a falling star, show me how!
If you know the way to catch a falling star, show me how
If you catch a falling star,
Shine its light from near and far
If you know the way to catch a falling star, show me how!
If you have a fairy friend then laugh out loud!
If you have a fairy friend then laugh out
If you have a fairy friend, then you're friends until the end!
If you have a fairy friend, then laugh out loud!
If the wind plays with your hair, chase it down!
If the wind plays with your hair, chase it down!
If the wind plays with your hair,
Chase it down without a care
If the wind plays with your hair, chase it down!
If there's fire in your spirit jump about
If there's fire in your spirit jump about
If there's fire in your spirit
Shout it out! Let me hear it!
If the fire's in your spirit, jump about!
If you play with water sprites, blow a bubble
If you play with water sprites, blow a bubble
If you play with water sprites
Then they'll splash you with delight!
If you play with water sprites, blow a bubble!
If you love your Mama Earth, let Her know!
If you love your Mama Earth, let Her
If you love your Mama Earth,
Shout it out for all you're worth!
If you love your Mama Earth, let Her know!
Oh, Below it is the same as it's Above!
Below it is the same as it's Above!
As Below it is Above
And Everything is Love!
Oh, Below it is the same as it's Above!
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The Lady's In The Wood
01:09
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The Lady's in the Wood!
The Lady's in the Wood!
Hi! Ho! The Fairies know
The Lady's in the Wood!
The Lady greets a Satyr!
The Lady greets a Satyr!
Hi! Ho! The Fairies know
The Lady greets a Satyr!
The Satyr greets a Nymph!
The Satyr greets a Nymph!
Hi! Ho! The Fairies know
The Satyr greets a Nymph!
The Nymph greets a Centaur!
The Nymph greets a Centaur!
Hi! Ho! The Fairies know
The Nymph greets a Centaur!
The Centaur greets a Sphinx!
The Centaur greets a Sphinx!
Hi! Ho! The Fairies know
The Centaur greets a Sphinx!
Enter a Dragon!
Enter a Dragon!
Hi! Ho! The Fairies know
Enter a Dragon! (Rawrrrrr!!!)
They all run away!
They all run away!
Hi! Ho! The Fairies know
They all run away!
Awwww! Poor Dragon! He's Lonely!!!
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Hocus Pocus
02:25
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You put your Magic Wand in! You put your Magic Wand out!
You put your Magic Wand in and you shake it all about!
You do the Hocus Pocus and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about!
You put your Athame in! You put your Athame out!
You put your Athame in and you shake it all about!
You do the Hocus Pocus and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about!
You put your Besom in! You put your Besom out!
You put your Besom in and you shake it all about!
You do the Hocus Pocus and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about!
You put your Crystal Ball in! You put your Crystal Ball out!
You put your Crystal Ball in and you shake it all about!
You do the Hocus Pocus and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about!
You put your Chalice in! You put your Chalice out!
You put your Chalice in and you shake it all about!
You do the Hocus Pocus and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about!
You put your Incense in! You put your Incense out!
You put your Incense in and you shake it all about!
You do the Hocus Pocus and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about!
You put your Pentacle in! You put your Pentacle out!
You put your Pentacle in and you shake it all about!
You do the Hocus Pocus and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about!
You put your Book of Shadows in! You put your Book of Shadows out!
You put your Book of Shadows in and you shake it all about!
You do the Hocus Pocus and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about!
Now for the Bestest and Most Important Magical tool!
You put your Magic Self in! You put your Magic Self out!
You put your Magic Self in and you shake it all about!
You do the Hocus Pocus and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about!
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Where's The Goddess
01:51
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(Thumb) Where’s the Goddess? Where’s the Goddess
There She is! There She is!
Greetings to you, Mother! Greetings to you, Mother!
Run away! Time to play!
(Pointer) Where is Greenman? Where is Green Man?
There He is! There He is!
Peeking from the Forest! Peeking from the Forest!
Run away! Time to play!
(Middle) Where is Zephyr? Where is Zephyr?
Here he is! There he goes!
Dancing in the breezes! Dancing in the breezes!
Run away! Time to play!
(Ring) Where’re the mermaids? Where’re the mermaids?
Here they are! Here they are!
Splashing in the water! Splashing in the water!
Run away! Time to play!
(Little Finger) Where’s the Wee Man? Where’s the Wee Man?
Here I am! Here I am!
How are you today, Sir? Very well, I thank you!
Run away! Time to play!
(Wiggle All Fingers!)
Where’s the Fairies? Where’s the Fairies?
Here we are! Here we are!
Dancing in a Circle! Dancing in a Circle!
Run away! Time to play!
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Fairy Circle
03:36
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Make a ring and choose your Fairy Kings and Queens. Start with whatever number you want and count down each verse until everyone is in (or out) of the Circle!
Gather friends, now as I sing!
Make a ring around me, oh!
Go choose someone to go with you
To dance in the Fairy Circle, oh!
There's four (three… two…. one) in the middle and I can't catch Posie!
Four in the middle and I can't get around
Four in the middle and I can't catch Posie!
Fairies all around!
Air and Fire, Water and the Earth!
Dance! Dance! Dance for all you're worth!
Let them go, go, go! Let them go, go, go!
Let them go for to stay here in Fairy Land!
Now they're gone, gone, gone!
Now they're gone, gone, gone!
Now they've gone for to stay here in Fairy Land!
(Last verse when everybody is in (or out) of the circle!)
Gather friends, now as I sing!
Make a ring around me, oh!
Go choose someone to go with you
To dance in the Fairy Circle, oh!
We're all in the middle and we can't catch Posie!
All in the middle and we can't get around
All in the middle and we can't catch Posie! Fairies all around!
Air and Fire, Water and the Earth!
Dance! Dance! Dance for all you're worth!
Hail the Lady Fair! Hail the Lord so rare!
Now we dance in the Circle of Fairy Land
Hail the Lady Fair! Hail the Lord so rare!
Now we dance in the Circle of Fairy Land
Ok! Big breath! Throw up your hands up
and let the Fairy Magic fly!!!!
The Circle is open but never broken!
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The Goblin Lads
03:58
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A Goblin king upon the hill –
He looked about and sighed (sigh)
“Oh, were I king of human lands,
'Tis then I'd stand with pride!
“I'd have a crown of purest gold –
Not iron or wood or stone! (uh, uh!)
I'd have the softest robes for miles,
And I'd sit upon a throne!!! (Yeah!)
Chorus: Hey! Ho! The Goblin Lads, stomping through the night! (stomp stomp)
Hey! Ho! The Goblin Lads cannot stand the light!
Lock your windows! Bar your doors Against the gruesome blight!
The Goblin Lads are on the town, So keep your lanterns bright!
A woman's voice spoke from the air:
“If thou dost wish to rule,
“Then serve me well and I shall give thee
magic for a tool!” (cackle)
The Goblin called unto him then,
From deep within the wood (umm err ummm huh)
And gathered there his Goblin Horde.
For man, he meant no good! (snarls) Chorus
And when the Goblins gathered all,
The Witch did make them sleep! (snores)
Hers they became to do her deeds.
Their souls she meant to keep!
The spell was cast, then they awoke
And much to their dismay (oh noes! Eek!)
No longer could they rove at night,
But now must face the day!!! (Aaaaaa!!!) Chorus
Oh, havoc foul they meant to wreak
Upon this kingdom fair (snarls & growls)
But for the king and people stood
A Mage who was quite rare! (Thank you, thank you very much!)
He caught the Witch within a web. (help me!)
She fell down to the floor. (thunk)
Now the Goblins dance in darkest night,
And chance the day no more!!! ( Yay!!!) Chorus
A Goblin king upon the hill,
He looked about and sighed (sigh)
“No more for me those human lands,
For 'tis there the Sun doth bide! (Hah!) Chorus
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Oh, I went to dance in a Circle by a Tree
Singing, “Come and make some magic with me!”
And I joined my hands with Goddesses three
Singing, “Come and make some magic with me!”
Chorus: By the Sun and the Moon,
Around and around go we!
By the stars soft light we’ll dance all night,
Singing, “Come and make some magic with me!”
Oh, the first Goddess said as she took my hand
“Come and make some magic with me!
I’m the Maiden fair and my joy is grand!
Come and make some magic with me!
I love to laugh and I love to play
Come and make some magic with me!
I’m the waxing moon and a springtime day!
Come and make some magic with me! “ Chorus
Oh, the next Goddess smiled as she took my hand,
Singing, “Come and make some magic with me!
I’m the Mother dear and I heal the Land!
Come and make some magic with me!
When the Moon is full, you will know I’m there
Come and make some magic with me!
I’m the fertile land and the dancing mare
Come and make some magic with me! “ Chorus
Oh. the third Goddess smiled as she took my hand,
“Come and make some magic with me
An old woman, yes! ‘tis the Crone I be!
Come and make some magic with me!
For the Moon will wane and be dark as night
Come and make some magic with me!
That’s what you do to bring new light!
So, come and make some magic with me! “ Chorus
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The Crow's Tale
02:46
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The Crow, the Crow, the Crow he said as he looked at himself in the lake,
“There never was such a beauteous bird that the gods on earth did make!
What a creature fine! How my eyes do shine and happier never I can’t be!
Oh never will I see On the land or on the sea such a lovely lovely bird as me!”
The Crow, the Crow, the Crow did see a-sitting by the side of the lake
A pure white dove sent from above and the Crow felt his poor heart break!
What a creature fine! How her feathers shine! To the Dove the Crow then said,
“Oh never will I see such a lovely bird as thee.
What a happy, happy bird you must be!”
The Dove, the Dove, to the Crow then spoke, “I once did think that true,
Till a Robin Redbreast did sit upon her nest; I was plain as could be, now I knew!
What a creature fine! How her red feathers shine!”
So the Crow to the Robin said, “Oh never will I see such a lovely bird as thee.
What a happy, happy bird you must be!”
The Robin Redbreast to the Crow then spoke, “ I once did think that true.
Till a Peacock fine did pass the time with his feathers of green and blue
What a creature fine! How his tail did shine!”
So the Crow to the Peacock said, “Oh never will I see such a lovely bird as thee.
What a happy, happy bird you must be!”
Now Peacock looked at the Crow and he sighed, “I once did think that true
But my freedom’s gone, to a zoo I belong. Now I yearn for the sky of blue
And I look to see how the crow flies free and it makes me sad and blue.
Oh, never will I see such a lovely bird as thee
What a happy, happy thing to be you!”
“What a creature fine! How your eyes do shine!
But your joy I’ll never know...
Oh, never will I see on the land or on the sea
Such a lovely lovely bird as the Crow!”
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Turn The Wheel
02:21
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Chorus: Turn, Turn, Turn the Wheel
Time will pass and all wounds heal
Through the day and through the night,
Ever turns the Wheel
Samhain ends and starts the year
All the leaves will Fall.
Yuletide nears and Nature sleeps,
Festive is the Hall!
Imbolc’s candle burning bright
Though Winter's touch we feel
Ostara blossoms into Spring,
Ever turns the Wheel! Chorus
Beltaine dance on a Summer’s day
Turning, turning round!
Litha Solstice, Longest Day!
Make a joyful sound!
At Lughnasadh we celebrate
The first fruit, grain and meal
Second harvest Mabon brings
Ever Turns the Wheel! Chorus
Descant: Oh, my child! Be thou still.
Dream of all the love that turns
Upon the Wheel!
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Summerland Rainbow
01:41
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I Sky glow rainbow!
II Roses, oranges,
Lemons and lime.
Summer sky, night sky,
Spirit divine!
III As above, so below.
Live the colors
Of the rainbow.
Be the rainbow!
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Silly Magic
04:53
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I've got a little secret. I'll tell you what it is!
I know a special ritual and at it I'm a whiz
It makes me feel so happy, even when I'm blue
Making Silly Magic is the bestest thing to do!
Chorus: It's Silly Magic! My Silly Magic!
A happy, slappy ritual for me! Oh yes, it's Magic! My Silly Magic !
And when it's done I've had some fun and I'm happy as can be!
Now lots of time a Circle is a solemn place to be
There's always some important work that's being done you see
But when I feel unhappy and when I want to frown
I make some Silly Magic and I turn myself around! Chorus
First I make a circle from things that make meglad
Like teddy bears or red balloons or party stuff I had
And say out loud I’m leaving all the yucky stuff outside
Cause Silly Magic makes that kind of thing just run and hide Chorus
Next I give a call out to the Elements and say
How much I’d like to have their help to have a happy day
I make some bubbles in the east. Put a glow stick in the South
I blow a whistle to the West.... blow it with my mouth!
Play pat-a-cake upon the earth, I do that in the North
Then I reach up high and low to bring the laughter forth
I tell the Universe my wish for happiness and then
I start to laughing right out loud and make a funny grin! Chorus
I dance and skip and laugh and play until I want to drop
Then raise my hands and let it go so it will never stop
I have some milk and cookies and come back to the ground
Then blow a kiss and give my thanks to all the spirits round Chorus
I clean up all the happy mess and put my toys away
I take my smile into the world to have a blessed day
The Circle may be open but broken it can't be
And all the good things we send out come back to us times three! Chorus
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Suliram
02:40
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Suliram, suliram, ram, ram
Suliram, yang manis
Adu hai indung suhoorang
Bidjakla sana dipandang manis
Ya, suliram, suliram, ram, ram
Suliram, yang manis
Adu hai indung suhoorang
Bidjakla sana dipandang manis
Verse: Tingi la, tingi, si matahari
Suliram
Anakla koorbau mattitoortambat
Suliram
Sudala lama saiya menchari
Baruse klarung sa ya mendabat…
Ya, suliram, suliram, ram, ram
Suliram, yang manis
Adu hai indung suhoorang
Bidjakla sana dipandang manis
Translation:
Go to sleep Go to sleep, sleep, sleep.
Go to sleep, little one.
Close your eyes and dream tender dreams
For you are guarded, protected by my love.
Long have I waited, I've waited for you. Go to sleep
Years I spent hoping and praying for you. Go to sleep
Now that I have you right here by my side
I will not ever, no, I will never let you go.
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Twinkle
03:01
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Twinkle, twinkle, little Star
Do you know just who you are?
Tucked into your bed at night
Dreaming of a world so bright,
Twinkle twinkle, little Star
Do you know just who you are?
Shimmer shimmer, little Moon
Morning will be coming soon
Dancing dancing through your dreams
All the love within you gleams
Shimmer shimmer, little Moon
Morning will be coming soon
Moon and stars are shining bright
‘Tis your smile that brings the light
Night time dreams will fade away
But love’s beauty always stays
Moon and stars are shining bright
‘Tis your smile that brings the light
Sun and moon and stars above
Sing a lullaby of love
Nestled in your own soft bed
Happy dreams play in your head
Sun and moon and stars above
Sing a lullaby of love.
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Child Divine
02:59
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I can hear the big folks calling
On the Goddess and the God
But as I sit here thinking,
Well, it seems a little odd
And I wonder, yes I wonder
If the deities we laud
Were ever little children,
the Goddess and the God.
Did the Lady ever snuggle
With her blankie in her shrine?
Did the Lord take out the trash
And did he ever whine?
Do you think there were ce-lest-i-al
Corners to spend time?
Oh were they ever children,
The folks we call divine?
When the holy ones were small,
Did they pull off any pranks
To threaten little spanks?
And when they settled down to nap
Did the universe give thanks?
Who would fondly watch them grow
Among the godly ranks?
Now, living in a grown up world
can lead a heart astray
With jobs and chores and so
Im-por-tant things to do each day.
But think about the children gods
And goddesses at play
Then let your own Light giggle through
And have a Blessed day!
Then let your own Light giggle through
And have a Blessed day!
Isis and Astarte making mud pies
Hecate's hiding from Diana
Demeter's finger painting and Kali's
playing peekaboo with Inanna!
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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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