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78. Thank You
Song: Thank You
Words & Music: Barbara McAfee,
inspired by a quote from Meister Eckhart (13th cent.)
Words & Music: Barbara McAfee,
inspired by a quote from Meister Eckhart (13th cent.)
Lyrics
If the only prayer you ever said was "thank you, thank you"
That would be prayer enough for the rest of your life.
Thank you, thank you!
If the only prayer you ever said was "thank you, thank you"
That would be prayer enough for the rest of your life.
Thank you, thank you!
Notes: Barbara says about the song: "I wrote it while driving up to Lake Superior to share Thanksgiving with friends. Some of it was composed while standing in the Brule River in a light rain. Ecstasy...." Here we are, getting close to Thanksgiving in the United States -- a reminder of the great harm humans can do to each other through greed, ignorance, and fear -- and also a reminder of the ecstasy of gratitude. Talk about an example of "both-and". I'm fortunate in that this holiday brings my husband's family all together in one place for many days... and I love the way this song can rumble along underneath my day, whether or not I'm observing a holiday!
Songwriter Info: Barbara lives on the wild and scenic St Croix River about an hour from Minneapolis/St Paul. She is a master voice coach, songwriter, song leader, hospice choir director, long distance swimmer, poet, and author of Full Voice. She feels so lucky to be alive on planet Earth.
Links:
www.barbaramcafee.com -
The song is available on iTunes and similar platforms, but also on her website under "Community Songs", which is a wonderful library of originals that any songleader will feel delight in finding!
Nuts & Bolts: 4:4, minor, layer
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Songwriter Info: Barbara lives on the wild and scenic St Croix River about an hour from Minneapolis/St Paul. She is a master voice coach, songwriter, song leader, hospice choir director, long distance swimmer, poet, and author of Full Voice. She feels so lucky to be alive on planet Earth.
Links:
www.barbaramcafee.com -
The song is available on iTunes and similar platforms, but also on her website under "Community Songs", which is a wonderful library of originals that any songleader will feel delight in finding!
Nuts & Bolts: 4:4, minor, layer
Join the A Breath of Song mailing list to receive a heads up as a new episode is released, plus a large version of the artwork, brief thoughts from my slightly peculiar brain... and occasional extras when they seem vitally important! No junk -- I will never sell your address. I read out all your names into my living room when I send new mailings... I appreciate the connection to you who are listening and singing these songs with me.
Exchange energy with A Breath of Song with dollars at the Gratitude Jar (whoo-hoo!!!!), or by making comments, leaving reviews, suggesting songs or songwriters (including yourself) ..... your participation matters!
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