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The Champion Dances​/​Lemady

from Root, Seed, Thorn and Flower by Anne Lister

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Mike O'Connor's fiddle tune riffs on the melody I used for this song, which is the traditional "Lemady".

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I will dance the sun rise, the first clear light of morning
The mist is in the meadows and the breath is in the trees
I will dance the day break, the rosy reds of dawning
The birds have started calling, so rise, my dear.

Then I will dane at midday, all in my finest glory
The hero of your story, and the lover of your dreams
I will dance the warrior, defender and protector
You called me and I answer, so dance, my dear.

I will dance the sunset, the pulling down of twilight
The bringer of the firelight, the kindler of the flame
I will be your lover, til this long night is over
We’ll dance this dance together, come close, my dear.

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from Root, Seed, Thorn and Flower, released April 29, 2022
Mike O'Connor - fiddle
Steafan Hannigan - davul and nakir.

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Anne Lister Wales, UK

Anne is best known for her song "Icarus", recorded and performed by a number of different singers, including Martin Simpson and Nic Jones. "Astrolabe" is her ninth solo album.

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