Long Time Travelling - Long Time Traveller
Radix Women's Vocal Ensemble: Do Not Fear the Darkness
Historic Alberta House - Portland, OR
December 10, 2022
soloists:
Christine Johnson & Devon Webster (Long Time Travelling)
Emily Gimba, Mhari Scott & Devin Webster (Long Time Traveller)
Radix Vocal Ensemble: Helen Allen, Naama Friedman, Emily Gimba, Christine Johnson, Mhari Scott, Mila Trank-Greene & Devon Webster
Amy Stuart Hunn, director
Long Time Travelling
Music: trad.; arr. Anna Roberts-Gevalt & Elizabeth LaPrelle
Text: trad.
Been a long time travelling here below,
Been a long time travelling away from my home,
Been a long time travelling here below,
To lay this body down.
Long Time Traveller
Music: trad.; arr. The Wailin Jennys
Text: trad.
Ye fleeting charms of earth farewell,
Your springs of joy are dry.
My soul now seeks another home,
A brighter world on high.
I’m a long time travellin’ here below,
I’m a long time travellin’ away from home.
I’m a long time travellin’ here below
To lay this body down.
Farewell, kind friends whose tender care
Has long engaged my love;
Your fond embrace I now exchange
For better friends above.
I’m a long time travellin’ here below,
I’m a long time travellin’ away from home.
I’m a long time travellin’ here below
To lay this body down.