This elegant, mystical, circular song flowed through me for the Winter Solstice of 2020, inviting us to trust the wisdom of our own hearts. Enjoy!
Shruti box in A, or singing bowl in D.
You’re welcome to share this song with others. Recording is not permitted. Thank you.
Lyrics:
The answer lies within me
Deep within my heart
The wisdom I am seeking
Divine love will impart
Listen
Listen
Listen
Listen
© Heather Houston
12/20/2020
All rights reserved
Wind By Heather Houston
This beautiful chant swept through me one magical Spring day in my little garden paradise. The melody captivated my spirit, and before I knew it I was in the house recording what I heard and eight different harmony parts emerged. It’s a super rough cut, but I’m delighted to share. My voice, in the raw, completely spontaneous, no edits, no re-dos… just the spirit of the wind singing through me…
You are welcome to sing and share, please do not record.
Lyrics:
Wind purify me
Help me to see
the way to my freedom
© Heather Houston
all rights reserved
I Believe in the Power of Love by Heather Houston
A powerful affirmation to get us through these challenging times. Simple, fun, uplifting!
Please sing and share!
Lyrics:
I believe in the power of love
I believe we will rise above
© Heather Houston
all rights reserved
Bring Me Little Water Sylvie
by Lead Belly
When performing this song, Lead Belly would often tell his audiences that the song was about his uncle Bob Ledbetter, who worked out on the fields plowing the soil. When he got thirsty, he would call for his wife, Sylvie, to bring him some water.
This song is in the public domain.
Lyrics:
Bring me little water Sylvie
Bring me little water now
Bring me little water Sylvie
Every little once in a while
Bring it in a bucket Sylvie
Bring it in a bucket now
Bring it in a bucket every once in a while
Silvie come a running
Bucket in my hand
I will bring a little water
Fast as I can
Bring me little water Sylvie
Bring me little water now
Bring me little water Sylvie
Every little once in a while
Can’t you see me coming
Can’t you see me now
I will bring a little water
Every once in a while
Take Me To The Edge by Heather Houston
This one flowed through after our first community singing retreat at Esalen. I was on my way to the song leader after-party, and it jumped in. Rhythmically challenging and fun to do with a group of more advanced singers. Funky, groovy, soulful.
Please sing and share. Please do not record.
Lyrics:
Take me to the edge
Of the world
Take me to the edge of the sea
Take me to the edge
of my resistance
Where I meet the one who’s longing to be free!
© Heather Houston
all rights reserved
Sing Through My Voice
by Abbi Spinner McBride
Originally titled Let the Way be Open
Made popular by Beautiful Chorus
Recorded with permission
https://www.beautifulchorus.com
Lyrics:
Sing through my voice
Play through my hands
Let the way be open
This song is in the public domain
Inspired by a retreat led by Cheryl Strayed and Elizabeth Gilbert at 1440 Multiversity entitled “Brave Magic.” I had the absolute honor of leading a song circle of 75 people and this chant came through for them.
You are welcome to sing and share this song. Recording is not permitted.
Lyrics:
I am opening to the mystery
Allowing creativity to flow
And there is brave magic in my heart
And I will keep tending to that spark
© Heather Houston
All rights reserved
As we continue to navigate our way in these confounding times, I find it helpful to make requests like: “Show me what is mine to do. Truly mine, not anyone else’s. Please continue revealing to me my own unique path. How can I share my gifts? How can I best be of service to my community?”
Lyrics:
Show me what is mine to do
© Heather Houston
July 2020
Bright Morning Stars – An Appalachian Folk Tune
Bright morning stars are rising
Bright morning stars are rising
Bright morning stars are rising
Day is a’breaking
In my soul
Oh where are our dear fathers?
Oh where are our dear fathers?
They are down in the valley a’praying
Day is a’breaking
In my soul
Oh where are our dear mothers? Oh where are our dear mothers?
They are gone to heaven a’shouting
Day is a’breaking In my soul
Bright morning stars are rising
Bright morning stars are rising
Bright morning stars are rising
Day is a’breaking
In my soul
I learned this uplifting song when the Agape choir sang at the opening celebration for 1440 Multiversity. Great song to get you going in the morning! It’s a zipper song: add one of your own words in.
This song is in the public domain
Used with permission
Lyrics:
Love is moving in my heart in a (joyful, loving, easy, etc.) way x2
Shining like the sun, warming up my day
Love is moving me on my way
