Sunday 26 November 2006

THE SOUND OF SINGING

We are well met my friends in this place tonight
Though some of us are strangers to each other
The many paths that led us here will mingle and unite
As we all walk down this same road together
And so when the music starts; open up your heart
Let it soar like a lark in early morning
Sorrow, care or fear, tonight have no place here
They shall all soon disappear, in the sound of singing

This crowded age we live in gives us little time or choice
Small simple dreams are often derided
But tonight we shall sing in a common human voice
Tonight we shall not be divided
So for these few hours at least let your spirit be released
May you find peace if peace is what you're seeking
The frantic ceaseless roar of the world outside our door
Shall this night fade before the sound of singing

And so when the music starts; open up your heart
Let it soar like a lark in early morning
Sorrow, care or fear, tonight have no place here
They shall all soon disappear, in the sound of singing


Eric Bogle