> >SONG FOR THE MIRA > >traditional nova scotian folk song >transcribed by ted >compliments of the Shannon Clan >be advised this is a traditional. >there is no copyright on the lyrics. > > > > >out on the mira on warm afternoons > >old men go fishing with black line on spoons > >and if they catch nothing they never complain > >and i wish i was with them again > > >the boys in their boats call to girls on the shore > >teasing the ones that they dearly adore > >and into the evening the courting begins > >and i wish i was with them again > > > >CHORUS: > > >can you imagine a piece of the universe more fit for princes and kings? > > >i'd trade you ten of your cities for marion bridge and the pleasure it >brings. > > >out on the mira on soft summer nights >bonfires blaze to the children's delight >they dance round the flames singing songs with their friends >and i wish i was with them again > >and over the ashes stories are told >of witches and werewolves and oak island gold >the stars on the river they sparkle and spin >and i wish i was with them again > >chorus > >out on the mira the people are kind >they'll treat you to homebrew and help you unwind >and if you come broken they'll see that you mend >and i wish i was with them again > >but now i'll conclude with the wish-you-go-well >sweet be your dreams and your happiness swell >i'm leaving now for my journey begins >and i'm going to be with them again >(yes i'm going to be with them again) > >chorus > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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