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© David Moorhead

Thoughts on America's Independence Day

As in My Favorite Things from musical My Fair Lady, the upbeat, triple meter intends a dancing, heartfelt joy.

With my lyrics, the same waltz meter intends a stunning undertone of hope; a seductive blend of lyrics and musical accompaniment.


~ music intro 4 bars ~

Bedspreads spun golden and rosy red petals
Sheets silkened touch and the moon's silver nightfalls
Pillows all fluffed up in marsh-mallow-ed whites
These are a few of my fav'rite delights

~ music interlude ~

Warm baths of jasmine to wash and to soften
Tow-els spun lofty of angle hair cott'n
Dancing in mid air, to bed I descend
Wishing a good rest, and sun to ascend

~ chorus ~

When at day's end, with a heart full
Hoping strife will cease
I simply recall how my world got a-roar
And then I pray on for peace.

~ music interlude ~

Ly-ing in bed with my back to the mattress
Closed eyes and feeling my breath that caresses
Dreamland approaches, then out like a light
Into the whelm of a quiet delight

~ music interlude ~

Sisters and brothers who dwell in dark places
Joy comes a-broken and unrest displaces
How can I sleep well while they haven't peace
Bedspreads and pillows together we weep

~ chorus ~

When at day's end, with a heart full
Hoping strife will cease
I simply recall how my world got a-roar
And then I pray on for peace.

~ extend full, emphatic music 8 bars to end ~


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