Lord of the Dance?

[Lavender]

Does anyone know the words for the song "Lord of the Dance"? I know the tune is from the old Shaker's song...Tis a Gift to be Simple. I have the words for that song but am looking for the other one.

thanks a bunch!

[Mairwen]

I have like three or four versions. I could look them up for you?

[gunner]

i've got a pagan version on tape by "marty burke" if i can get my double drive stereo working i'll dub a copy, also do a search for "the mudcat cafe", they have a very extensive folk music archive. for that matter i'll have a look right after dinner and see if i can cut and paste and post what i find here.

[Lavender]

Originally posted by Mairwen
I have like three or four versions. I could look them up for you?

BIG THANKS! Mairwen, that would be wonderful!

[gunner]

i've got a set of words to "lord of the dance" in my documents file, i've tried twice to post it as an attachment but no joy, any suggestions?

[Mariposa De La Luna]

I just found a site recently with Lord of the Dance and several other Pagan folk songs and Paganized songs
http://www.tryskelion.com/
hit the Wyrd button but here are the words: (copy and paste!)

Lord Of The Dance


She danced on the water, and the wind was Her horn
The Lady laughed, and everything was born
And when She lit the sun and its' light gave Him birth
The Lord of the Dance first appeared on the Earth

(Chorus): Dance, dance, where ever you may be
I am the Lord of the Dance, you see!
I live in you, and you live in Me
And I lead you all in the Dance, said He!

I danced in the morning when the World was begun
I danced in the Moon and the Stars and the Sun
I was called from the Darkness by the Song of the Earth
I joined in the Song, and She gave Me the Birth!

I dance in the Circle when the flames leap up high
I dance in the Fire, and I never, ever, die
I dance in the waves of the bright summer sea
For I am the Lord of the wave's mystery

I sleep in the kernel, and I dance in the rain
I dance in the wind, and thru the waving grain
And when you cut me down, I care nothing for the pain;
In the Spring I'm the Lord of the Dance once again!

I dance at the Sabbat when you dance out the Spell
I dance and sing that everyone be well
And when the dancing's over do not think that I am gone
To live is to Dance! So I dance on, and on!

I see the Maidens laughing as they dance in the Sun
And I count the fruits of the Harvest, one by one
I know the Storm is coming, but the Grain is all stored
So I sing of the Dance of the Lady, and Her Lord:

The Horn of the Lady cast its' sound 'cross the Plain
The birds took the notes, and gave them back again
Till the sound of Her music was a Song in the sky
And to that Song there is only one reply:

The moon in her phases, and the tides of the sea
The movement of the Earth, and the Seasons that will be
Are the rhythm for the dancing, and a promise thru the years
That the Dance goes on thru all our joy, and tears

We dance ever slower as the leaves fall and spin
And the sound of the Horn is the wailing of the wind
The Earth is wrapped in stillness, and we move in a trance,
But we hold on fast to our faith in the Dance!

The sun is in the southland and the days grow chill
And the sound of the horn is fading on the hill
'Tis the horn of the Hunter, as he rides across the plain
And the Lady sleeps 'til the Spring comes again

The Sun is in the Southland and the days lengthen fast
And soon we will sing for the Winter that is past
Now we light the candles and rejoice as they burn
And we dance the Dance of the Sun's return!

They danced in the darkness and they danced in the night
They danced on the Earth, and everything was light
They danced out the Darkness and they danced in the Dawn
And the Day of that Dancing is still going on!

I gaze on the Heavens and I gaze on the Earth
And I feel the pain of dying, and re-birth
And I lift my head in gladness, and in praise
For the Dance of the Lord, and His Lady gay

I dance in the stars as they whirl throughout space
And I dance in the pulse of the veins in your face
No dance is too great, no dance is too small,
You can look anywhere, for I dance in them all!

Emerald Rose does a short live version of this song coupled with another of thier songs. Its on MP3.com. I love it its great! My baby does too!

[gunner]

thanks sahm, that's the one i was trying to post as an attachment with no luck.

[Mariposa De La Luna]

No problema. I've seen other people having trouble posting atachments too. And all my neat message toys disapeared. Oh well, at least i can still post.

[Lavender]

Thanks everyone & especailly Sahm! I heard that song once long time ago & loved it but have not found it anywhere else. I knew someone here would come through. :) That web site is great! I found a few more songs that I always wanted the words for. Thanks again!