Story Behind The Song

I wrote this as a gift to my son and daughter-in-law when they got married.

Song Description

A song of hope and encouragement in times when the state of the world can get you down. Classical guitar, flute, mandolin, light percussion, and bright harmonies support and enhance the song's mood of hopefulness.

Lyrics

DANCING WITH THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

YOU KNOW YOU'LL HAVE THOSE KIND OF DAYS
WHERE YOU'LL WANT TO PULL YOUR KNEES UP TO YOUR CHIN
AND I KNOW IT'S HARD TO KEEP THE FAITH
WITH THE STATE THE WORLD IS IN
YOU MAY FEEL LIKE GIVING UP
WHAT YOU DO MAY SEEM TRIVIAL
BUT IT'S NOT, IT'S JUST SMALL
THE WAY ALL LIFE BEGINS (SO)

CHORUS
TAKE MY HAND
WE WILL WALK THROUGH THE WILDERNESS
THE LAKE AND LAND
TAKE OUR HEARTS WHERE THE HEALING IS
AND LIKE THE COLORS OF HOPE SHINING IN THE DARK OF NIGHT
WE'LL BE DANCING WITH THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

I HOPE YOU'LL WATCH FOR LOVE AND JOY
'CAUSE LITTLE MIRACLES ARE HAPPENING EVERY DAY
AND IF YOU WANT PEACE THEN MAKE SOME NOISE
KEEP A QUIET PLACE TO PRAY
'CAUSE IF YOU LISTEN YOU'LL HEAR IT
THE VOICE OF THE GREAT SPIRIT
IT SURROUNDS YOU IN A CIRCLE
OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY (SINGING...)

REPEAT CHORUS

BRIDGE
FEET FLY OVER THE EARTH
SKY IS FLASHING, WE ARE LAUGHING
AND OUR HEARTS LEAP WITH EACH SWEET NEW BIRTH (IF YOU...)

REPEAT CHORUS

TAG
AND WHILE THE COLORS OF HOPE STILL SHINE AGAINST THE DARKEST NIGHT
WE'LL BE DANCING WITH THE NORTHERN LIGHTS


Jane Godfrey
©2007