HUSH LITTLE BABY
by Karen Winters
used with permisssion of the author
Hush little baby don't you squall
Momma's gonna buy you a crystal ball
And if you still can't see beyond
Momma's gonna buy you a magic wand
And if that wand don't change your fate
Momma's gonna teach you to levitate
And if the astral makes you sick,
Momma's gonna buy you an incense stick
And if that patchouli smells too rank
She'll buy you a sensory deprivation tank
And if that tank don't float your bones
Momma's gonna buy you some precious stones
And if those gems don't ease your heart
Momma's gonna buy you a natal chart
And if your planets go berserk
Momma's gonna buy you some bodywork
And if your aura still needs kneading
Momma's gonna buy you a past life reading
And if your destiny stays hid
Momma's gonna buy you a pyramid
And if your chakra's still feel stressed Momma's gonna take you on a vision quest
And if power animals don't come to charm ya Sorry, kid, it's just your karma.
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If you know the author of any items on this page that are listed as "author unknown" please let me know as I would love to give credit. Thanks! ~~~~Dawn
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Earth My Body
author unknown
Earth my body
(bending at the knee with palms facing the Earth)
Water my blood
(making a hula motion with hands at womb level)
Air my breath
(Hands reaching up)
And fire my spirit!
(Passing hands above the head in a clap)
Repeat over and over as energy builds.
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Chant for Opening and Closing the Circle
by Arianna Penwynd
Here's a little rhyme I wrote for an open circle several years ago. Word has it that it has really made the rounds since then! I wrote it at a "pre-school level" so that everyone could learn it quickly and thereby participate in the circle opening...turns out, my son loves it! Post it if you like.
To open circle: All clasp hands and walk clock-wise chanting:North, East, South, West May this circle now be blessed! (repeat 3 times)
Invoke God/dess appropriately etc.
Close circle: All clasp hands and walking widdershins (counter clock-wise) chant: West, South, East, North, From this Circle now go forth! (repeat 3 times)
All shout: Blessed Be!
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Bed Time Chant/Prayer
author unknown
Conjure circle round the bed
Where I lay my weary head.
That in it's gold and silver light,
I will spend a peaceful night.
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TO MORROW:
"Cricketmouse" Jamie Austin
Faery bless, and Faery keep
Faery watch me while I sleep
Protect my hearth, protect my home
Protect my spirit as I roam
Faery guide me through the night
And keep away the shapeless fright
Faery bless and Faery keep
Faery watch me as I sleep
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Goodnight Prayer
Copyright 1994 Kitty Degler
Here is the prayer I wrote when we adopted our daughter Mari. She's two now and can say most of the words with me. (I was contacted by the author of this prayer on Apr 3 2002-her daughter is now 8 and Kitty is looking to make this into a book.)
Now I lay me down to rest.
I pray that all the world be blessed.
Lady Moon and Sister Star
Watch over me from afar.
Mother Earth is always there
And keeps me safe within her care.
The Lord of Dreams will dance and sing
And happy dreams will to me bring.
And when I wake to greet the day
Brother Sun will light my way.
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Silver Wheel
by Harmony Firebrand
I wrote this song as a round for preschoolers. My own daughter loves it; hope others will, too.
"Turn, turn, turn, turn, The Silver wheel is turning.
Turn, turn, turn, turn, The Silver wheel is turning.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall,
The Lord and Lady made them all
Turn, turn, turn, turn, The Silver wheel is turning.
Turn, turn, turn, turn, The Silver wheel is turning."
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The Magick (a bedtime chant)
Author unknown
(Close your eyes and imagine a circle of light going all around the room.)
O golden light,
O silver light,
Please, weave your web around me
And protect me through the night.
My day is done, my night begun,
With dreams before me found.
I shall sleep in peace and light,
My protective circle bound.
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Me Prayer
author unknown
Now I lay me down to sleep
Through the twilight, and dark so deep
Earth and Water, Fire and Air
Stay with me while Mom's not there
Elements guide me through the night
And leave with thanks at mornings light
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Bedtime Prayer To Keep Nightmares Away
author unknown
Mother Earth and Father Sky
Cradle me here where I lie.
Keep me safe the whole night long
As I rest in your arms so strong.
Mother Earth and Father Sky
Keep me safe here where I lie.
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Bedtime Prayer
author unknown
Day is done, it's time for bed
Goddess bless my sleepy head
Earth and Water, Air and Fire
Bring gentle dreams as I retire
When the morning sun does rise
The God will bless my open eyes
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All Our Love
(Sung to the tune of Kum Ba Ya)
-Eliza. 3/16/00
All our love, Earth Mother, all of our love! [Repeat 3 times]
Oh Goddess, all our love.
We've been seeking, Earth Mother, all our love. [Repeat 3 times]
Oh Goddess, seeking Divine.
We have searched the skies, all our love. [Repeat 3 times]
Oh Goddess, surrounds us all.
We have searched the ground, all our love. [Repeat 3 times]
Oh Goddess, Giver of Life.
We have looked within, all our love. [Repeat 3 times]
Oh Goddess, We found You.
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Trinity Song
by Eliza
Sung to "It's Raining, It's Pouring."
The Maiden. The Mother. The Crone who is so knowing.
A trinity
Of life, you see.
Life is always flowing.
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She's Got The Whole World
-Eliza. 3/16/00
She's got the whole world in Her arms; [Repeat 4x]
She's got the wind and the rain in Her arms; [Repeat 3x]
She's got the whole world in Her arms.
She's got the sun and the moon . . .
She's go the birds and the bees. . .
She's got the little tiny baby . . .
She's got you and me sister. . .
She's got everybody here . . .
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Flowers
author unknown
(Sung to the tune of "Pop! Goes the Weasel")
All around the forest ground
There's flowers everywhere.
There's pink, yellow, and purple too.
Here's one for you!
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Children's Chant
Lyrics copyright 1992 K.Dyer
Lord and Lady, Lord and Lady
Once again, once again
We gather in our Circle, we gather in our Circle
With our friends, with our friends
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Goddess Loves Me
author unknown
The Goddess* loves me, this I know
Heart and mind they tell me so
In Her* arms I'll safely stay
Walking in the Pagan way
Yes, the Goddess loves me
Yes, the Goddess loves me
Yes, the Goddess loves me
My soul it tells me so
alt last line - For (S)he has told me so
*alt - the Lady (Her), the Horned One (His), etc
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Come, Follow Me
Lyrics by: John Hilton
Tune: traditional
Date: 17th century (may have roots in an older song)
Recorded on: Wee Sing Sing-Alongs
(traditional three-part round)
Part I:
Come, follow, follow, follow,
Follow, follow, follow me.
Part II:
Whither shall I follow, follow, follow,
Whither shall I follow, follow thee.
Part III:
To the greenwood, to the greenwood,
To the greenwood, greenwood tree.
Click HERE for a midi version of this song
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The following sites have tapes, cd's etc. with pagan music that mght be of interest:
http://www.serpentinemusic.com/ (Circle Round is here)
Chants & Songs
for Young Pagans
