words by Steve Slagg
2009
music by Steve Slagg, Allison Van Liere, Cathy Kuna & Bonnie McMaken
2012
melody from traditional tune "Bright Morning Stars"
lyrics
Light a candle, little brother
Everything is new today
Pull on your robe of clean, white linen
And pray
With all the saints who’ve gone before us
And all the saints we’ll leave behind
Wade into the water, little brother
And join that line
Don’t be frightened, little brother
Don’t be scared if the water’s over your head
The day of the living is coming
But today, today is the day of the dead
Father, hold my body under
Father, raise my body up
Father, hold my body under
Father, raise my body up
Sister, take care of my body
Sister, take care of my body
Brother, lean on my body
Brother, lean on my body
Mother, hold your son
Mother, hold your son
Mother, hold your son
Mother, hold your son
Father, hold my body under
Father, raise my body up
credits
from All Saints' Day,
released June 25, 2012
Steve Slagg: piano, vocals
Bonnie McMaken: vocals
Cathy Kuna: cello
supported by 4 fans who also own “All Saints' Day Baptism Liturgy”
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