dance of joy
I wrote this song with words/content from some Facebook friends today. I’m gonna be singing it tonight at A Creative Commons Celebration hosted by The Seattle Star. Here are the lyrics if you want to sing along:
Today I dance a dance of joy
For my ancestors and yours
I wanna break down these walls
And unlock every door.
Today I dance a dance of joy
For my ancestors and yours
I wanna break down these walls
And unlock every door.
Today, I will be kind
I’ll hug you if you don’t mind
Today is a gift
Let’s make the shift
Dance for remembrance
Come on let’s dance a dance of joy
For my ancestors and yours
Let’s break down these walls
And unlock every door.
Come on let’s dance a dance of joy
For my ancestors and yours
Let’s break down these walls
And unlock every door.
In the light of the moon
I dance for you
Under the sky so blue
I do this dance of joy for you
Grass ‘neath my toes
Wind on my thighs
I got something here
To put a glint in your eye
Today I dance a dance of joy
For my ancestors and yours
I wanna break down these walls
And unlock every door.
Timing is everything
Or so they say
Today I’m just gonna get out my own way
And play
Play
Play
Let’s dance a dance of joy
For my ancestors and yours
Let’s break down these walls
And unlock every door.
Come on let’s dance a dance of joy
For my ancestors and yours
Let’s break down these walls
And unlock every door.
11/16/17 Update: After performing it a capella at the event, I decided I needed to add some instruments. Spent a few minutes messing around with it in Garage Band today (Literally one take on the vocals). Here’s the work-in-progress.
(insert Creative Commons jazz here when I have time.)
