I'll sing them for you before we go to bed,
I can't seem to get them out of my head.
I can't remember all of the words,
I'll improvise lyrics from what I've read.

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I'll sing them because I know they're soon gone,
songs of the ancients who lived well and long,
their lessons in song come tumbling down wrong,
I have to right them before committing to song.

(Refrain)

With voices still clear and on my mind,
I'll sing them to all who will listen all year.
I'll promise songs that strengthen and bind,
so, the children can sing them without fear.

(Refrain)